RM1506 Early 1900’s Canvasback Drake Decoy carved by Henry Lockard (1868-1944) of Elk Neck, Maryland with raised neck seat and long nostril carving. Decoy bears a repainted surface done by Severin Hall of North East, MD
NOTE: Severin Wallis Hall was born February 3, 1909, in North East, Maryland, he began painting decoys for his uncle, Captain William S. 'Bartow' Hall's sinkbox rig and for William Heverin. Primarily, he would put the feathers on canvasbacks, receiving five cents each for drakes and ten cents each for hens. Severin Hall was never a prolific decoy maker. By his own account he made close to 1,000 cork and wooden coots and canvasbacks, including numerous goose V-boards for his brother. However, it is his painting style which sets him apart from many other Susquehanna Flats decoy makers. Hall credits William Heverin for being the greatest influence on his style.
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