Vintage Vylactos Duck Gun Stock Trinket Box Walnut Wood Mallard Decoy Iowa Decor

Vintage Vylactos Duck Gun Stock Trinket Box Walnut Wood Mallard Decoy Condition: Good vintage condition with light surface wear, minor paint chips on duck wings, and some scuffing—see photos for all visible flaws Hand-carved walnut wood in the shape of a mallard duck resting on a gun stock Box consists of two parts: removable duck decoy lid and a hollowed base shaped like a gun stock Interior is divided for storage of small trinkets, coins, or desk items Bottom felted with original metallic VYLACOS LABORATORIES INC. Des Moines, IOWA label Base stamped with "PAT. PEND" Classic Mid-century hunting lodge, cabin, or country home decor piece Approximate length is about 11 inches (see image with ruler for scale) Painted mallard duck head with green, orange, and blue accents; carved textured wings and details Highly collectible Americana and Iowa advertising memorabilia Era: Most likely from the 1960s-70s based on construction and company history