Pike Fish Decoy
Oscar W. Peterson (1887-1951)
Cadillac, MI, c. 1940's
7" long
 
Earlier 40's style still a little thicker and taller.  Thick original paint across the body that has lightly craqulured over time.  Almost no paint flaking has occured anywhere but the underside due to this and seems quite stable.  The back 1/3 of the Pike is faintly impressed by old fishing line having been tied around it.  Small copper tack eyes.
 
Condition:  Original paint with light craqulure and paint flaking on the underside, fins, tail, and lower jaw.  Bottom 1/2 of the tail has been fixed.