#312 • Loon Decoy-Vernon Bryant / Outlaw Gunner Club

Part of Red Gallery - Memorial Day Extravaganza Auction - Day 2 (timed auction by K and B Auction)

High bid $245.00

Status: Sold

Early, wooden decoy of a Loon with Hinged Neck & Original Weight- brass tag on bottom reads "Vernon Bryant / Outlaw Gunner Club / Perryville, MD" with horse shoe bottom weight and string with anchor weight. 14"T x 6"W x 27" Long. Vernon’s carved decoys are from the famed Susquehanna Flats Region. They are a style from the upper regions of Maryland’s Cheseapeake Bay. The Susquehanna Flats is an area with rich heritage of hunting and fishing waterman. Capt.Bryant is the third generation of family that has made a living as hunters, fishermen, boat builders and gunning guides in the area. His son, Vernon Jr is is also following the tradition. Vernon Sr. was recognized as the 1999 Carver of the Year and the 2000 James T. Holly Reproduction Contest first place recipient by the highly acclaimed Harve de Grace Decoy Museum. BP