Vintage Foam Duck Decoy by Herter's - Mallard

C-18843 c. 1950s/1960s; Herter's, Inc. - Waseca, MN Hollow molded mallard duck decoy with painted surface detailing, featuring a green head, brown breast, and gray body with feather patterning molded into the form. The decoy retains its original cast metal anchor and line, indicating use as a working waterfowl decoy rather than a decorative reproduction. The body shows the textured surface and construction typical of mid-century Herter's sporting goods, produced for durability and mass distribution to hunters. Herter's, Inc. of Waseca, Minnesota was a major mid-20th-century outfitter supplying hunting, fishing, and outdoor equipment nationwide, with their decoys known for practical design and widespread use rather than hand-carved presentation pieces. Shows minor paint wear and surface...