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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Mason Bluebill JY

Standard Grade glass eye model in very good O.P. as well as condition. Some in-use wear to the paint of this old working Toller. Age crack in the wood on the bottom, partial neck filler in-tact with the original glass eyes. Ca. 1896-1924.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $385
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 WILDFOWLER BRANT PT.PLEASANT JY

WILDFOWLER,POINT PLEASANT,NJ.
Brant by Wildfowler bears the circular Pt. Pleasant stamp. Near mint O.P as well as condition. Bears the original glass eyes and typical detailed paint pattern and head carving. Tight crack in neck. Overall excellent example of this factory decoy.

Carver:
Wildfowler
Weight: 15
Price: $295
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 1/2 Drake Woodie by Savoie

Amateur Savoie,Neguoc,NB,Canada
Circa 1959 rare half duck decorative decoy by famed New Brunswick carver Amateur "Mat" Savoie (1896-1983). Although Savoie carved between 6-7,000 decoys in his busy carving career, he carved less than 100 of these very interesting folky 1/2 ducks!Original paint as well as condition. Great notes in the hand of the carver scribed on the non painted side. 13" Long.

Carver: Amateur Savoie

Weight: 10
Price: $450
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 ACME FOLDING DECOY CO.MALLARD

ACME FOLDING DECOY CO.,LOUISVILLE,KY.,AND ST.LOUIS,MO.
Hen mallard from the Acme folding decoy factory. Pre-printed canvas over collapsible wire frame. The printing on the canvas is bold and clear. One of the best examples I have seen. Canvas needs to be re-attatched to the base in a couple spots. See "NAFD" page 1 for more information about this company. Ca. 1930's.

Carver:

Weight: 3
Price: $195
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Adam Anger BB

ADAM ANGER,WINDSOR,ONTARIO
This is a mint condition magnum-sized bluebill drake by Adam Anger carved in the mid-1980's. The bird is 15x6.5x6 (LxWxH)inches, not including the keel.This decoy has a look on his face that is absolutely majestic. The wings are deeply incised and the rasp work is fantastic. Note the carefully carved and balanced tail feathers.The initials "ACA" on the bottom are for Adam Charles Anger a relative of famed carver Ken Anger.

Carver: Anger, Adam

Weight: 5
Price: $1000
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Adam Anger Mallard Drake

ADAM ANGER,WINDSOR,ONTARIO
This is a standard size mallard drake decoy carved by Adam Anger in the 1980's. Although there are a few minor rubs to the tips of the paint,this decoy overall is in mint condition. Dimensions are 17x6.5x6 (LxWxH)inches. There is a fine split in the paint of the bill which is very hard to see. The keel and loop are in place, and the bottom is branded ACA for Adam Charles Anger. If you like mallard decoys, this one is a gem.

Carver: Anger, Adam

Weight: 5
Price: $1000
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Alain MacDonald Canvasback Drake

Alain MacDonald,Riquad,Quebec
This is a Drake Canvasback by the late Alain MacDonald (1886-1961). For reference material please see, "Waterfowl Decoys Of The Montreal Region" by Michel Be'lisle. Ca. 1925-1930. A wonderful attribute of this bird is the head is turned out. This gave the carver and a unique ability to create a full, perfectly carved bill for a overall, graceful and realistic look. The carving retains the original glass eyes. A closer look shows this Canvasback has very detailed carving with artistic feather blending of oils to create some of the finest works of art to have ever come out of Quebec.This plaque can be sold as a single lot or as a collection. Please ask for the collection price! This set of 8 plaques were made by MacDonald as a special order for the Weirs family of Montreal fame.

Carver: Alain MacDonald

Weight: 15
Price: $2575
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Alain MacDonald Drake Goldeneye Wall Plaque

Alain MacDonald,Riqaud,Quebec
This is a rare Drake Goldeneye wall placque by the late Alain MacDonald,(1886-1961). This will be sold as seen or as a set of all 8. Please ask for the collection price! Original paint as well as condition, Ca. 1925-1930. A wonderful attribute of this carving is the head is turned out. This gave MacDonald the unique ability to create a full, perfectly carved bill for a overall, graceful and realistic look. Carving retains the original glass eyes. A close look shows the artistic oil feather blending technique of the carver to create some of the best carvings to ever come from Quebec! For a reference please see the book by Michel Be'lisle, "Waterfowl Decoys Of The Montreal Region", page 61 from the Montreal Museum collection. Collectors who have seen this set of eight agree these are rare and report they have never seen a collection of this quality and quantity.

Carver: Alain MacDonald

Weight: 15
Price: $2575
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Alain MacDonald Hen Bluebill Wall Plaque

Alain MacDonald,Riquad,Quebec,Canada
This is a great example of the work of Alain MacDonald of Riqaud Quebec. This is a Hen Bluebill, also known as a greater scaup. Rare example of this carvers work carved as a 1/2 decoy and mounted on a plaque. This was not cut in half and later mounted, but originated in this manner. Carving is very near mint and is in original paint as well as condition. She has and retains the original glass eyes. For reference see "Waterfowl Decoys Of The Montreal Region" by Michel Be'lisle on page 61 from the Montreal Museum colllection, Ca. 1925-1930. Investment quality collectors who have looked at this collection agree this is a very unique find as it pertains to Quebec decoys. Most have seen one or two of these unique plaques, but none have seen a collection of this quality and quantity! Please be sure to note the detailed carving in all of these eight birds which will be sold seperatly or as a collection. Please ask for the collection price.

Carver: Alain MacDonald

Weight: 15
Price: $2575
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Alain MacDonald Hen Goldeneye Wall Plaque

Alain MacDonald,Riqaud,Quebec
Pictured is a Hen Goldeneye or Whistler by the late Alain MacDonald (1886-1961). This decoy has a rounded bottom and has some wear to the paint which is shown. A wonderful attribute of this carving is the head is turned out. This gave the carver a unique ability to create a full, perfectly carved bill for a overall, graceful and realistic look. The carving retains the original glass eyes. A close look shows this bird has very detailed carving with artistic feather blending of the oil paint to create some of the finest carvings to ever come from Quebec in history! Minor paint rubs as shown in the lower area. For a reference please see "Waterfowl Decoys Of The Montreal Region", by Michel Be'lisle. Ca. 1925-1930. This remarkable set of rare wall plaques were a special order for a prominent family in Montreal, the Weirs. This set of unique carvings hung proudly in their hunting and fishing lodge in the Lurention Mountains of Quebec for many years until as the story goes, the lodge was lost in a poker game and the birds were given to the new owners daughter as a gift by her parents. She has had them for over 50 years until now! This plaque is part of a collection of 8 and will be sold as is or as a set. Please ask for the collection price!

Carver: Alain MacDonald

Weight: 15
Price: $2575
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Alain MacDonald Hen Mallard Wall Placque

Alain MacDonald,Riqaud,Quebec
This is a rare and unusual Hen Mallard on a wall plaque carved by the late Alain MacDonald, (1886-1961). For reference material see the book by Michel Be'lisle, "Waterfowl Decoys Of The Montreal Region", page 61 from the Montreal Museum collection. Ca. 1925-1930 in outstanding paint as well as carving detail. Some minor rubs to the paint as shown attributed to age. This carving has a rounded body style and great carving of especially the tail. This example pictured is being sold as is or as a set of 8. Please ask for the collection price! This set was a special order from the Weirs family of Montreal and it hung in their hunting "cabin" for many years until the lodge and all it's contents were lost in a poker game. These were then given to the daughter as a gift and she has had them for 50 years until now!

Carver: Alain MacDonald

Weight: 15
Price: $2575
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Alain MacDonald Hen Redhead Wall Plaque

Alain MacDonald,Riquad,Quebec
This is another in a collection of eight wall plaque works of art by the late Alain MacDonald, (1886-1961). Pictured is a Hen Redhead in near mint condition. All original paint as well as condition as mentiomned with highly detailed carving to the head and secondary feathering. A wonderful attribute of this bird is the head is turned out. This gave the carver a unique ability to create a full, perfectly carved bill for a overall, graceful and realistic look. The carving retains the original glass eyes. Note the artistic wet on wet paint blending of the oils to create some of the finest carvings to ever come from Quebec in history! Some minor paint rubs as shown to the extreme outside edges. A couple small spots of touch-up which could be removed. For reference material see "Waterfowl Decoys Of The Montreal Region" by Michel Be'lisle, page 61 from the Montreal Museum collection. Ca. 1925-1930. One of the best examples of the group of eight which can be sold individually or as a collection. Please ask for the collection price. This set of remarkable plaques which are very rare were a special order for a prominent Montreal family, the Weirs. As the story goes, they were lost with the hunting lodge where they were displayed in a poker game! The parents gave these to their daughter as a gift and she has had them for 50 years until now!

Carver: Alain MacDonald

Weight: 15
Price: $2575
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Alain MacDonald Mallard Drake Wall Plaque

Alain MacDonald,Riqaud,Quebec
This is a Mallard Drake and is a very rare example of the work of Alain MacDonald,(1886-1961) carved and mounted specifically for the placement on the wall placque as shown. Purchased as a special order for the Weirs family of Montreal. This Drake Mallard,Ca. 1924-1930 is signed in pencil on the back of the plaque.This rare work of art may be sold as an individual piece or as a collection. Please ask for the collection price! For a reference please see "Waterfowl Decoys Of The Montreal Region" by Michel Be'lisle on page 61 from the Montreal Museum collection. These have been held for 50 years by the daughter of the family that won the "cabin" where these were displayed and all of the contents in a poker game! The carving has a few very small nicks to the paint as shown attributed to age. It is of round body style and is a great example of this carvers skill both as a painter and as a detailed carver who understood proper form.

Carver: Alain MacDonald

Weight: 15
Price: $2575
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Alain MacDonald Redhead Drake Wall Plaque

Alain MacDonald, Riqaud,Quebec
This is a Drake Redhead carved by the late Alain MacDonald, (1886-1961). This is a very rare example of this carvers work as it was produced as a special order for the Weirs family of Montreal,Ca. 1925-1930. This carving is original paint as well as condition with some minor paint loss as shown. A wonderful attribute of this carving is the head is turned out. This gave the carver the unique ability to create a full, perfectly carved bill for a overall, graceful and realistic look. The carving retains the original glass eyes. I am selling this as a lot or as a collection. Please ask for the collection price. For a reference please see the book "Waterfowl Decoys Of The Montreal Region" by Michel Be'lisle page 61 from the Montreal Museum collection. This rare investment grade opportunity has been held by a single collector for the last 50 years who's family won it in a poker game along with the "cabin" it was shown in! Collectors who have seen these 8 pieces agree that none has seen a collection of wall placques of this quality and quantity!

Carver: Alain MacDonald

Weight: 15
Price: $2575
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Albert Laing Whistler

Albert Laing, Stratford,CT, E 16
Drake Whistler attributed to Albert Laing of Stratford, Ct. This is the earliest known style of the Stratford school of carvers and may be from Laing's first rig in the 1830's. It has the Starr collection stamp on the bottom and is pictured on page 103 of Starr's book.

Carver: Laing

Weight: 10
Price: $300
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Alexandria Bay Bluebill

Alexandria Bay Bluebill,Unidentified Carver, E 10
Great little Bluebill in great form in the style of Wheeler/Coombs. Note the deep eye groove as shown. The decoy is stamped on the bottom "Don Shall/Clayton." In addition there are some metal straps on the bottom with various names. Note the shot marks from the decoy being hunted over.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $220
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Alphon Anderson Canvasback

Alphon L. Anderson,Chillocothe,IL., MW 9
Stylish Canvasback working decoy by an early and extremely rare Illinois River carver.Ca. 1900-1910. Reference is on Plate 393 in Parmalee and Loomis. Andy worked with Glen Cameron and studied the patterns of Steven Lane and Hiram Holtz.

Carver: Alphon L. Anderson

Weight: 10
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Amateur Savoie Goose #1

Amateur Savoie,Neguoc,NB,Canada
Savoie Canada Goose in original condition as well as paint. Shows age crack on the bottom of this solid body flat bottom decoy. Part of a collection all shown on my site which were purchased by the consigners father right out of the carvers barbershop in which he was present.Savoie carved mostly Geese and black ducks, but his Geese in good to excellent condition are sought after by collectors. Note the dark brown patina with the signature feather stamping to the body. 26" Long.

Carver: Amateur Savoie

Weight: 10
Price: $750
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Anderson Metal Hen Pintail

Anderson Decoy, San Francisco,CA.
Very Rare Anderson Factory Hen Pintail in original paint as well as condition. These metal decoys were only produced in the late 20's as Pintails and mostly these were Drake's. Most of the 30,000 produced no longer exist due to rust. This example is both very rare because it is a Hen Pintain and because it shows no rust at all making it a rare and Mint example! The decoy is formed in a right and left half and the pieces are soldered together. A short wire is also formed and soldered into the base to form the line atatachment. The company was actually called the B.C. stamping company. The name Anderson Decoy is stamped onto the bottom. This decoy was probably painted across the bay by the Scott Decoy Company. This is a very rare find for anyone interested in investment grade factory decoys.

Carver:
Anderson
Weight: 15
Price: $400
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 ANIMAL TRAP BLACK DUCK

ANIMAL TRAP,PASCAGOULA,MS.
See page 84 of Pascagoula Decoys by Joe Bosco for a photo. Black duck by Victor Animal Trap. Model 12 Economy Grade. Ex. O.P. and condition with glass eyes. Ca. 1950. Stamp has worn off. Hard to find economy grade in this condition.

Carver:
Animal Trap
Weight: 5
Price: $135
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 ANIMAL TRAP CANVASBACK

ANIMAL TRAP,PASCAGOULA,MS.
Drake Canvasback by one of the Factory decoy companies of Pascagoula Ms., Animal trap. Bears the factory stamp on the bottom. Model D-4 in excellent O.P as well as condition. Some in-use gunning wear. Retains the original glass eyes. Ca. 1950.

Carver:
Animal Trap
Weight: 0
Price: $155
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 ANIMAL TRAP HEN PINTAIL

ANIMAL TRAP COMPANY,PASCAGOULA,MS.
Rare Hen Pintail D-4 Balsa model. Very good O.P. and condition with typical gunning wear in-use to the paint as well as several dings and small chips. Retains the original glass eyes as well as the stamp on the bottom. Ca. 1952.

Carver:
Animal Trap
Weight: 0
Price: $120
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Animal Trap Widgeon

Animal Trap Decoy Co.,Pascagoula,MS. JY
Drake Widgeon by Animal Trap Decoy Company of Pascagoula. Victor Balsa model, very good original paint as well as condition. Some in-use gunning wear as seen on parts of the body and the edge of the tail. Retains the original glass eyes, this is one of the rarest species that Animal Trap made, Ca. 1947-1950.

Carver:
Animal Trap
Weight: 10
Price: $345
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Antique Powder Tin

AMERICAN POWDER TINS, BOSTON, MA.
Antique powder tin from American Powder Tins of Boston. They were also located in Chicago and St. Louis. First quarter 20th century piece in mint condition featuring the Dead Shot logo with the drake Mallard. This is a vintage collectable and is the one worth the most in the marketplace. Size is approx. 5 1/2" high by 4" in width. Bears the letters FG on the top of the tin.

Carver:
American Powder
Weight: 2
Price: $250
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 ARIDUK DRAKE BLUEBILL

GENERAL FIBRE DECOY FACTORY,ST.LOUIS,MO.
Working example of a drake bluebill manufactured by Aridux. Rigged for hunting and used as such. Has a front bottom metal loop for attatchment of the decoy line and still retains the manufacturers stamp on the bottom as shown. Toller was hit in a few spots by light shot, especially around the head and a couple of spots to the tail which are all minor. A piece of shot is still to be heard on the inside of this old factory example in O.P. and very good to excellent condition. O.P in working factory decoys, particularly Paper Mache is very unusual. Length:13"

Carver:
General Fibre
Weight: 3
Price: $45
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Art Chilton Black Duck

Art Chilton,Toronto,Canada
Black duck in very nice form and dry extensively touched-up paint from Toronto carver Art Chilton. Fair attention to detail, particularly to the feather paint. Decoy is as found in original condition. Branded AC on the bottom of this working decoy.

Carver: Art Chilton

Weight: 10
Price: $975
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Art Chilton Hen Bluebill

Art Chilton,Toronto,Canada
Mint condition Hen Bluebill by Toronto carver Art Chilton. Classic V groove hump back low head with great wet over wet paint blending technique by this master carver/painter who understands form and the importance of the use of form in his creations. Keel on bottom was removed. Signed VIA Brand in the makers hand "AC". Nice work of art!

Carver: Art Chilton

Weight: 10
Price: $650
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Babe Strubinger Drake Pintail

Babe Strubinger,San Jocain Valley,CA.
Very interesting offering from the San Jocain Valley of California. Pintail Drake in original paint as well as condition,Ca. 1920. The body is carved from Redwood and the head and neck is tin. This exact decoy can be found on page 323 of "Wildfowl Decoys Of The Pacific Coast". This decoy was also purchased directly from Fred Hanson one of the authors of this book. Paint shows some wear due to in-use gunning and various shot hole marks as shown in the photo's.

Carver: Babe Strubinger

Weight: 15
Price: $525
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 BALSA HERTERS CROW JY

HERTERS FACTORY,WASECA,MN.
JY Balsa Crow by Herters of Waseca,MN. Excellent O.P. as well as condition with an old coat of varnish over the entire decoy. Retains the original glass eyes. Ca. 1948-1950.

Carver:
Herters
Weight: 15
Price: $255
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Ben Schmidt Canvasback Hen

Ben Schmidt,Centerline,MI.PRICE REDUCED!! M25
Very early Ben Schmidt,Ca. 1935 smooth body Canvasback Hen in original paint as well as condition. This decoy comes out of the well known T.L. Baker rig near Lansing Michigan and is so branded. This old working decoy still exibits a wonderful wet paint blending technique used by Schmidt on the wings and tail, as well as his trademark detailed carving to the head/bill areas. Very nice mellow patina and an excellent example of his work.

Carver: Schmidt, Ben

Weight: 18
Price: $950
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 BENZ WIDGEON JY

BENZ DECOY FACTORY,JEFFERSON CITY,MO.
Extremely Rare Widgeon by Benz wood products. Their Grand Prix model which is near mint O.P. and condition. This decoy was weighted for hunting,but was never used as such. Bold scratch paint on the back of the toller with original glass eyes. This is most certainly an INVESTMENT grade decoy as it is one of only three known examples. A must if you are a factory collector! Ca. 1930's.

Carver:
Benz
Weight: 10
Price: $1775
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 BERT GRAVES CANVASBACK

BERT GRAVES,PEORIA,ILLINOIS
Bert Graves Drake Canvasback with typical Illinois River style tail in great form and bold paint. From the Voorhees rig. Branded D.W.V. on the bottom along with Graves poured lead weight. Painted by Edna Perdew in O.P. as well as condition.

Carver: Graves,Bert

Weight: 5
Price: $685
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Bert Graves Mallard Drake

Bert Graves,Peoria,Illinois,MW 12
Mallard Drake in original condition other than a small repair to a crack in the neck from in-use gunning. This is an excellent example of Bert Graves work, aka "Graves Decoy Company", Peoria,Illinois,(1887-1956). Fine lines in old fine patina that was rigged and used as a working decoy. A fine example of what the term "collectible" stands for!

Carver: Bert Graves

Weight: 10
Price: $500
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Bill Cooper Mallard Hen

Bill Cooper,Verdun,Quebec,Canada
Rare Hen Mallard example of this Canadian carver's best work. Turned head in fantastic form and very detailed feather carving typical of Coopers work. Small age crack around the neck with a couple very small rubs to the paint of this otherwise Mint condition, original paint working decoy. Great example and hard to find for any collector of Canadian decoys. Certainly an investment grade quality decoy.

Carver: Cooper, Bill

Weight: 10
Price: $3575
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Bill Cooper Solid Black Duck

Bill Cooper,Verdun,Quebec PRICE REDUCED
Important and early example of a Bill Cooper Black Duck in original condition and wonderful Cooper form with detailed primary and secondary feather carving.Purchased from a neighbor of the Cooper family from Verdun who hunted with the Cooper family. This is one of two decoys we are offering that is out of Coopers personal rig.The paint is original except possibly the bill which appears to be an old touch-up. Ca. 1935, this is a wonderful collection to any Quebec collection.

Carver: Cooper, Bill

Weight: 10
Price: $1150
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Bill Goenne Drake Redhead JY

Bill Goenne,King City,Ca.
Drake Redhead by Bill Goenne in mint original paint as well as condition. Retains the glass eyes, nice detail to the bill carving. This is a hollow example of this makers work. Made from Redwood or Western Red Cedar. Stamp on the bottom says WRG.

Carver: Goenne, Bill

Weight: 10
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Bill Goenne Pair of Mallard Decoys

Bill Goenne,King City,CA.
JY Pair of outstanding Mallard decoys by Bill Goenne of King City, California. Bold wet blending paint technique in great form with the Hen in a wonderful swimming pose.Original paint as well as condition with glass eyes. The decoys are made from either Western Red Cedar or Redwood. Both decoys are stamped WRG on the bottom.

Carver: Goenne, Bill

Weight: 20
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Black Duck By Peterbourgh Canoe Company

Peterborough Canoe Company,Peterborough,ONT. C 52
Black Duck by Peterborough Canoe Company, Peterborough,Ontario,Canada in very good original condition as well as paint. Some in-use attributed gunning wear, nice feathering and scratch painting,original glass eyes, see "NAFD" pages 292-293 for more information on this company, Circa 1930's.

Carver:

Weight: 10
Price: $395
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 BLACK DUCK DECOY

CHRIS SMITH,(CHRIS CRAFT BOAT WORKS),ONTARIO,CANADA, Ca. 1910.
Christopher Colunbus Smith, owner of Chris Craft Boat works,(1861-1937)in gunning repaint. Small area of paint rub to the right side, otherwise structurallly mint. Hollow black duck carved around 1910. Outstanding form which rides low to the water. 14" LONG CARVER: CHRIS SMITH

Carver: Smith, Chris

Weight: 2
Price: $0
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Black Duck Decoy

HAVRE DAVERNE, BRIGHTON,ONTARIO
Beautifully carved (ca. 1920)solid cedar decoy,with the carver's signature. Thin neck,sleek long body, and stylish scratch paint style. Head is turned very slightly to the left. Appears to be all original, with a small neck repair but no repaint. a couple of minor rubs to the tip of the paint along the back. This may be the same decoy shown by B. Gates, Ontario Decoys II, page 114 (top figure foreground). Decoy has the less common head style. 17" Long Carver: Havre Daverne

Carver: Daverne, Havre

Weight: 4
Price: $0
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Blair School Widgeon

Blair School Widgeon,Unidentified Carver
Wonderful and Important Old Blair School Widgeon in hollow two piece construction. Working decoy is in original condition with some paint strenghtening to the tail and head areas. Most of the body is original paint. Decoy is missing the center ballast weight from the bottom, probably removed so that the decoy could sit flat on a shelf.Tail has a very small chip on it's right hand corner. The form is wonderful and typical of the Delaware River. Two specific points of interest on this old working decoy are the detailed carving on the bill as shown as well as a diamond shaped carving on the top of the tail as shown which is probably significant to actual identification of the carver.Couple of small shot marks on the left side of the toller which are hard to see.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $625
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Bluebill Drake Decoy

Smith Falls,ONTARIO Rig-mate to the bluebill hen above,also signed by the maker. Matches the hen exactly;head is turned slight left, and the back is in original comb paint. Near mint with slight rub on tail. Signature raised tail wings and stamping between them; bold original paint. 13" Long

Carver: Bloom, Reg

Weight: 3
Price: $0
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 BLUEBILL DUCK DECOY

D.W.(DAVEY NICHOL), SMITH FALLS, ONTARIO
14" long Working Bluebill decoy,Ca. 1947. (See Bernie Gates, Ontario Decoys I and II, p. 144). Gunning decoy from carver who's work in constantly increasing in value. Raised wings with fine coggling around the bill root and that wonderful scratch painting that is Nichol at his best. In use paint rubs to the bill, top of head and tail, all very minor. Structurally sound in all respects. Outstanding rich patina in this example of this St. Clair Flat's carver's work.

Carver: Nichols

Weight: 3
Price: $0
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 BLUEBILL HEN DECOY

ST. WILLIAMS,ONTARIO Very old(ca.1870-1885) bluebill hen. Cedar body with a basswood head. Very old coat of gunning repaint. Turned head with glass eyes. Hollow old working decoy probably hunted over at the Long Point "Millionaires" club where Phineas was head punter. Reference pg. 80 of Decoying:St. Clair To The St. Lawrence.
Carver:Phineas Reeves
12" Long

Carver: Reeves, Phineas

Weight: 3
Price: $275
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 BLUEBILL PAIR DAMOS

REAGAN DAMOS,LOCKPORT,LA.
Outstanding pair of bluebills by Louisiana carver Reagan Damos of Lockport. Rigmate hen and drake in O.P and near mint condition. Superb wet over wet paint blending technique as well as wonderful form and original glass eyes. This carver has won numerous decoy carving contests sponsored by the Ward Foundation.

Carver: Damos, Regan

Weight: 10
Price: $495
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Bluebill Working Decoy From Kingston Penitentiary

Kingston Penitentiary Factory,St. Lawrence River,Ontario,Canada.
Bluebill decoy which retains the original glass eyes and is structurally original. This is a Kingston Penitentiary Factory decoy, CA. 1945 and was painted by Davey Nichol. This is a working decoy with the swing weight still connected as shown. Excellent Nichol quality original scratch paint to the entire body which is original. Some overpaint to the tail and to the breast and head portion of the decoy. Bill paint and adjacent white mandible paint appear to be original. Head is secured with a wooden dowel. Small crack on the bottom running part way up the tail on the underside. A couple of rubs to the breast paint as shown as well as very minor paint loss to the tail attributed to in-use gunning wear. Nice addition to any factory collection.

Carver:
Kingston Penitentiary
Weight: 15
Price: $425
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Bob Kerr Mallard Hen Decoy

Bob Kerr,Smith Falls,Ontario,Canada Outstanding turned head Hen Mallard in original paint and mint condition. Bold paint with extreme talented detail to the feather paint. Incised carving to the primary as well as secondary feathers including the tail feathers. Retains original glass eyes with detail bill and mandible carving. This hollow example of his work is a very good representation of Kerr's talent with the Kerr stamp on the bottom.

Carver: Bob Kerr

Weight: 10
Price: $1400
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Bob Kerr Working Broadbill

Bob Kerr, Smith Falls,Ontario

Carver: Bob Kerr

Weight: 10
Price: $995
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Brant Working Decoy Weighted

Wildfowler Decoy Factory, Old Saybrook, Connecticut
Gunning Wildfowler decoy in outstanding rich patina. Retains weight for hunting as well as Old Saybrook circular stamp. Original paint with old coat of working repaint to white in tail area. Minor rubs and head is a little loose. A very similar decoy recently sold at a Decoys Unlimited auction for $1,100. 19" long

Carver: Factory
Wildfowler
Weight: 4
Price: $0
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 BRITISH METAL PARTRIDGE

BRITISH METAL PARTRIDGE,MAKER UNIDENTIFIED
JY Partridge or Grouse as it is often called in bold paint and nice form. Metal example is both unusual as well as a nice addition to any collection, especially a factory collection. O.P. as well as condition. This is an actual hunting decoy used in either England or Scotland in one of the hunting clubs.

Carver:
Unidentified
Weight: 09
Price: $245
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Budgeon Sampier Lowhead Whistler

Budgeon Sampier,Harsen's Island,MI. M11
Lowhead Whistler by Budgeon Sampier of Harsen's Island, Michigan, circa 1890. Folk art at it's best! Retains the original glass eyes in old working repaint.Some small cracks as shown around the head area as noted.

Carver: Budgeon Sampier

Weight: 10
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Budnick Curlew

Budnick Attributed, Curlew,Virginia
Attributed to Budnick from Virginia, this classic style Virginia Curlew is in great form and position. Very skillful rendition that appears very old on a driftwood base. Shown in the preening position; the body is chunky with a slot back neck typical of the Virginia style. Mint condition with nice raised wing tips. Length: 13"

Carver: Budnick

Weight: 15
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 C.W. Chrysler Hen Whistler

C.W. Chrysler,Toronto,Ontario,Canada PRICE REDUCED!C21
Outstanding example of the very respected C.W. Chrysler's work in this particular decoy. Some touch-up paint to the head and neck and otherwise Mint condition as well as O.P. The best of this carvers form in a very rare example of his work in this condition. See page 123 of Ontario Decoys for this exact decoy by Paul Brisco.

Carver: C.W. Chrysler

Weight: 10
Price: $1075
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Canada Goose By Adam Yearwood

Adam Yearwood,Norwood,Ontario
Mint condition Canada Goose,Ca. 1970 by talented Ontario carver Adam Yearwood. In original paint as well as condition, this decoy shows wonderful form as well as bold paint. Especially of note is the long turned neck Sentry position of this carving. More photo's available upon request.

Carver: Adam Yearwood

Weight: 20
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Canada Goose Working Decoy

JOSEPH LINCOLN,Accord,Ma. PRICE REDUCED
Ca. 1st quarter 20th century. Classic Lincoln Canada goose in old coat of gunning repaint. Outstanding, yet simple form. Lincoln had a great talent in replication of what the species actually looked like. Small check in the neck and typical crack along the bottom of this working decoy. 25" Long

Carver: Lincoln, Joseph

Weight: 10
Price: $650
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Canvasback By Darwin Lovitt

Darwin Lovitt,Backbay,Virginia
High Head Canvasback from Virginia carver Darwin Lovitt in original paint as well as condition. Working decoy in great form with worn paint as shown attributed to in-use gunning wear. Decoy retains the original glass eyes and is a flat bottom solid wooden version of this carvers work.

Carver: Darwin Lovitt

Weight: 15
Price: $250
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Canvasback Drake Balsa Working Decoy

Unidentified West Coast Carver,CA.
Outstanding hollow low profile working decoy from the West Coast in original paint as well as condition. Excellent form constructed of probably Balsa around WW II. Upswept tail and flat bottom point to probably grasslands hunting use in or around the Sacramento valley region. Small drilled hole on bottom indicated decoy line support spot. Neck is intersting and appears to be inset as a seperate piece. Working Toller exibits very nice mellow Patina with some yellow streaks starting to show which appear to be the primer as seen in the photo's. Ca. 1930, certainly an investment grade decoy.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $750
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 CANVASBACK DUCK DECOY

WAUQUIOT FACTORY, FALMOUTH,MA., Ca. 1900
Extremly rare factory decoy from Cape Cod Ma., Ca. 1900 with bold original paint and a sleek body. It is believed that this family owned factory produced mostly Mergansers and so a Canvasback is a very rare find. Some rubs to the paint which is in use with a small crack to the neck. Two piece construction, approx. 16" by 5" with tack eyes. What a true gem. Factory: WAUQUIOT

Carver:
Wauquiot
Weight: 4
Price: $275
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Captain Harry Jobes Hen Bufflehead

Captain Harry Jobes,Harford County,MD. E 32
Ca. 1960 working decoy example of a Hen Bufflehead in original paint as well as condition. Near mint with a small knot that has caused a small crack on the bottom of the Bufflehead. Very nice example of this upper Chesapeake carvers talent passed on down through time by the most prolific and Jobes mentor, decoy carver Madison Mitchell. This is the rig mate to the Drake sleeper I have listed.

Carver: Jobes, Harry

Weight: 15
Price: $145
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 CARRY-LITE BLUEBILL

CARRY-LITE,INC.,MILWAUKEE,WI.
Early #702 Drake Bluebill decoy with a wooden base in 90% O.P. Bottom of the decoy as well as the bill has hunter touch-up as well as some of the black painted areas. Lightly hit by shot and still retains some on the inside of this old working decoy. Bears the Carry-Lite embossed keel on the bottom. Ca. 1939. Length: 13"

Carver:
Carry-Lite
Weight: 3
Price: $45
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Cecile Anger Bluebill

Cecile Anger,Dunnville,Ontario
Very nice Bluebill done by Cecile Anger of Dunnville Ontario in original paint as well as condition. Mint condition in all respects in bold paint and great form. Detailed feather scratch painting, detailed carving to the tail feathers and bill and retention of the original glass eyes. Stamped in the makers hand on the bottom of a decoy intended as a working decoy, but never used as such. Investment grade!

Carver: Cecile Anger

Weight: 15
Price: $495
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Charles Allen Scaup

Charles L. Allen,Bordentown,New Jersey,PRICE REDUCED!
Working Scaup decoy by famed carver C.L. Allen of Bordentown, New Jersey, Ca. 1940. Original paint as well as condition and the decoy still retains the original glass eyes as well as the leather strap during it's limited use in the water.Also, retains the Allen plate on the bottom that says, C.L. Allen Bordentown N. J.Near mint condition with a couple of very small and insignificant rubs to the paint. Very nice example of this carvers skill!

Carver: Charles Allen

Weight: 15
Price: $350
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Charles Buchanan Black Duck

Charles "Charlie" Buchanan,North Augusta,Ontario
Buchanan learned to carve decoys from Ferman Eyre and is reflected in his style. This solid Black Duck is in original condition as well as paint and is mint in all respects. Bill carving as well as detailed carving to the tail feathers evident. Signed in the makers hand in pencil. Early example of Buchanans work and his Black Duck hunting decoys are rare, especially in this condition. Wonderful bold paint as well as original glass eyes.

Carver: Charles Buchanan

Weight: 10
Price: $785
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Charles Buchanan Pair of Canvasbacks

Charles Buchanan,North Augusta,Ontario C 47
Buchanan is a famed member of the Brockville legacy of great decoy carvers and was a protege of Ferman Eyre. This offering is an outstanding pair of Canvasback working decoys in original condition as well as paint. Mint condition with the exception of a very small dent on the back of the Drake as shown. However, it does not go through the paint. These working examples retain the original glass eyes. Great comb painting on the back and nice paint blending technique, especially on the Hen. These are signed in the makers hand in paint. Rig mates intended for the carvers personal use,but never used as they were made just before he passed away!

Carver: Charles Buchanan

Weight: 10
Price: $750
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 CHARLES SCHOENHEIDER DRAKE MALLARD

CHARLES SCHOENHEIDER SR.,PEORIA,ILLINOIS
Ca.1854-1944. Highly repected Illinois River carver. Outstanding hollow Drake Mallard in the same style as the standing "Ice Duck" on the cover of "The Great Book Of Decoys" by Joe Engers. Some minor wear to the tips of the paint with a couple small rubs to the tail area, a small hairline crack around the neck and a very small separation where the decoy is joined in two halves. This decoy is O.P as well as to condition. However, some old hunter touch-up exists to the head, bill, neck and breast areas. Very rare in this condition and simply an outstanding example of a working Illinois River hunting decoy. Not the best example ever, but a good example at a great price!

Carver: Charles Schoenheider

Weight: 10
Price: $1495
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Charles Schoenheider Sr. Bluebill Drake

Charles Schoenheider Sr., Peoria,Illinois,MW 29
Structurally sound old Bluebill be Midwest carver Charles Schoenheider Sr. This working decoy is hollow with original glass eyes and is the best of this carvers form! Old repaint by Schoenheider Sr., intended for future use as a hunting decoy, but was not rigged after the paint job.

Carver: Charles Schoenheider

Weight: 10
Price: $275
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Charles Schoenheider Sr. Canada Goose Head

Charles Schoenheider Sr.,Peoria,IL.,MW 17
This offering is a Canada Goose head made by Charles Schoenheider Senior of Peoria,Illinois,(1854-1924). Until my trip to the Midwest Decoy collectors show recently, it was thought that Mr. Schoenheider died in 44 or some thought 34. However, after I had a meeting with his family, it is now known that he actually died in 1924, making this as well as all as Schoenheider Sr. decoys older that was once thought and probably as such, generally more valuable.

Carver: Charles Schoenheider

Weight: 10
Price: $275
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Charles Walker Mallard Silhouette

Charles Walker,Princeton,IL. 1876-1954
A rare offering from one of the Midwest carvers in the top five list of what to have as a collector! Mint condition in original paint. This Mallard drake silhouette "Ice Duck" decoy was probably commissioned by a well to do member of the exclusive Princeton Fish and Game Club as the decoy originated from a collector in that area. Noted are a couple of very small rubs to the paint and two knots which appear as a rust color as seen in the photo's. Decoy retains the original tack eyes and bottom board. Great, great, rare honest decoy!

Carver: Charles Walker

Weight: 15
Price: $3475
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 CHARLIE MOORE DRAKE MALLARD

CHARLIE MOORE,COPY OF CHARLES PERDEW DRAKE MALLARD
Decoy that appears to be a Charles Perdew drake mallard which was actually done by Charlie Moore. Excellent quality carving in terms of form and detailed paint which is replicated in the Perdew style. Decoy also bears the similar weight on the round bottom decoy to Perdews that bears the Perdew name. Decoy is in O.P and is in mint condition.

Carver: Moore, Charlie

Weight: 5
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Charlie Simmins Bluebill

Charlie Simmins,Hamilton Bay,Ontario (1862-1920)
A rare offering of a turn of the century working decoy from the carvers personal rig. The letters CRS are inserted under the tail. In tact pendulum weight at the base. Average wear to the paint considering the use as well as age.Signed in the makers hand on the bottom.Exceptional collectors grade decoy!

Carver: Charlie Simmins

Weight: 10
Price: $1975
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Chris Craft Swimming Black Duck

Chris Craft Boat Works,Christopher "Columbus" Smith

Carver:

Weight: 10
Price: $625
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 CHRIS SMITH REDHEAD HEN

ATTRIBUTED CHRIS SMITH, ONTARIO,CANADA
Decoy is strongly attributed to Christopher Columbus Smith decoy carver and owner of the Chris Craft boat company. In the classic Ward/Warin style. Solid decoy retains the original glass eyes and is showing paint loose in areas as shown. Decoy may have an old second coat of hunting paint. Condition is excellent.

Carver: Smith, Chris

Weight: 4
Price: $235
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Chris Sprague Drake Redhead

Chris Sprague,Beach Haven,N.J.
Drake Redhead working hollow decoy from the late Chris Sprague of Beach Haven, New Jersey. Ca. 1945 with keel and leather strap. Carving is real nice form and retains the original glass eyes. Paint is original on back and appears to be strengthened on the front, rear as well as the head. Fine age crack around the base of the neck as well as on the bill.

Carver: Chris Sprague

Weight: 15
Price: $150
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 CHRYSLER BLUEBILL PAIR

CHRYSLER (CRYSLER),BELLEVILLE,ONTARIO,CANADA. PRICE REDUCED!C16
Outstanding pair of Bluebills in great form and bold paint. Original Paint as well as condition. Decoys are hollow with paddle tails and retain the original glass eyes. Some in-use wear to the tips of the paint with several small rubs to the paint on the drake. Ca. 1910. Examples of this carvers work in this kind of condition are increasingly difficult to locate.

Carver: C.W. Chrysler

Weight: 15
Price: $975
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Clothes Pin Decoy Stand

Something for everyone! More choices means more satisfied customers which is job #1 at Mallar Decoys!

Carver:

Weight: 1
Price: $5
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Cooper Black

BILL COOPER,VERDUN,QUEBEC
Early Bill Cooper working black duck decoy. Original paint with signature deep relief feather carving with great detail to the bill and mandibles. Ligthly hit by shot with small knot hole on left breast. Tremendous form with rich dark patina. 15" Long

Carver: Cooper, Bill

Weight: 0
Price: $625
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Cranmer Mini Mallard

WILLIAM CRANMER, BEACH HAVEN,N.J.
Great miniature drake mallard by William Cranmer in excellent O.P. and condition with the exception of a small tail chip as shown. This 8" decoy has glass eyes and is signed on the bottom in the makers hand. Great paint in bold form by this talented craftsman.

Carver: Cranmer, William

Weight: 2
Price: $345
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Dallas Valley Raven

Dallas Raven, Prairie Du Chien,WI. JY
A Raven in a great pose by Dallas Valley of Wisconsin in excellent original paint as well as condition. Very unique style with raised wing tips, original glass eyes, mounted on a ornate wooden stand.

Carver: Dallas Valley

Weight: 10
Price: $410
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Dan Williams Mallard Pair

Dan Williams,Dayton,TN.
Pair of Mallards in original paint as well as condition. Two piece hollow decoys with bill carving and tack eyes. Primer is starting to show through slightly on the bottom of the drake with a couple of very small rubs to the paint on the head and neck, otherwise mint in all respects. Decoys are branded on the bottom in the makers hand. Finely carved tails that come to a V point. Very nice!

Carver: Dan Williams

Weight: 20
Price: $350
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 DANZ FACTORY PAIR OF FIELD GEESE

JACOB DANZ CO.,ST.PAUL,MN.
Pair of early metal silhouette field Canada Geese decoys by the Danz factory. Decoys are old working tollers, Ca.1885-1915 with articulated heads.Original paint as well as condition mounted on stands. Some in-use wear to the paint. Patent stamp on the bottom of the decoy. Photo upon request.

Carver:
Danz
Weight: 7
Price: $350
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Davey Nichol Black Duck

Davey Nichol, Smith Falls, Ontario
Very early DW Nichol Black Duck in original paint as well as condition. Unsigned, as many of his early "gunners" were, this decoy exibits all the great style traits of this Smith Falls carvers best works. Decoy shows some light in-use wear with a rub to the top of the head as well as several nicks to the paint. This is an example of a DW Black Duck with a painted knuckle as shown. 16 1/2" long.

Carver: Nichols

Weight: 10
Price: $2775
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Davey Nichol Decorative Green Wing Teal

Davey Nichol, Smith falls,Ontario
Decorative flat bottom Green Wing Teal hen decoy by talented Smith Falls carver Davey "DW" Nichol in original paint as well as condition as shown. Excellent near mint condition in all respects in great form and is the best example of his talented painting ability. Signed on the bottom in the makers hand. This is as good an example of a teal decoy as you will find. 11" long. Quantity of Two of these available at the listed price, $1,875 each.

Carver: Nichols

Weight: 10
Price: $1875
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Davey Nichol Early Green Wing Teal

Davey "DW" Nichol,Smith Falls,Ontario
Early decorative period decoy signed on the bottom in the makers hand by talented Smith Falls caver Davey Nichol. Caved using white cedar using a spokeshave and then a draw knife to finish the form, the raised wing tips were achieved with three simple saw cuts, a signature Nichol trait along with the coggling of the bill root as seen. Close inspection along the sides of the decoy will show faint ridges left by the draw knife. 11" long in near mint excellent condition.

Carver: Nichols

Weight: 10
Price: $1875
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Davey Nichol Early Hen Goldeneye

Davey,DW Nichol, Smith Falls, Ontario
Early example of a great Davey Nichol, DW Hen Goldeneye in original paint as well as condition. This is a species and gender that Nichol did not do a lot of in great condition with some in-use gunning wear to the paint as shown. Head is not broken, but is a little loose. Note the coggling to the bill root, the three saw cut notch carving to the tail feathers and the use of the comb in this example to show the wing feathering. Great early DW example. 12" Long. Not signed which was not unusual in the early gunning birds Nichol produced.

Carver: Nichols

Weight: 10
Price: $1775
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Davey Nichol Early Whistler

Davey Nichol, Smith Falls,Ontario
Early unsigned working decoy by Smith Falls carver Davey "DW" Nichol of Smith Falls, Ontario. Original paint as well as condition and is being sold just as found with some in-use gunning wear to the tips of the paint as shown.Decoy has all the classic Nichol traits with wonderful form and nice wet paint blending that this Smith Falls carver is known for. 13 1/2" Long.

Carver: Nichols

Weight: 10
Price: $1250
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Davey Nichol Hen Bluebill

Davey Nichol,Smith Falls,Ontario
What many collectors feel is the best of the Smith Falls carvers, Davey Nichol with his representation of a Hen Bluebill decoy. In original paint as well as condition with detail bill mandible carving as well as Nichol signature raised wings and checker board tail feathers. Some in-use gunning wear to the paint on the head. Decoy has a second coat of paint on the bottom, probably placed there to act as a sealant. Oval ballast weight as shown in addition to an old leather strap placed well forward on the bottom to connect the decoy weight line to.Pure Nichol!

Carver: Nichols

Weight: 10
Price: $985
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Davey Nichol Wood Duck Pair

DW Nichol,Smith Falls,Ontario
A pretty rare pair of mint condition DW Davey Nichol Wood Ducks in original paint as well as condition. Signed on the bottom with the classic Nichol signature that also says, 1968 (Age 78) on bottom. Carved using white cedar, the most durable option for Ontario decoys.He used aged wood that was dry like logs from old buildings that he trimmed with an axe.He then got the block to the right size using either a spokeshave or draw knife. The raised wings on the decoy were created by three simple saw cuts, a signature Nichol trait along with his use of the coggling tool used to give the bill root it's distinctive shape. Some of his best work and rare especially in this condition. Remember, Nichol only made 100 Hen Woodies.

Carver: Nichols

Weight: 10
Price: $5200
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Decoy Bags: Large - Tan Color

Decoy bags designed to protect your investment! Full size: 21" long by 12" wide. Three different fabrics to choose from. Fabric patterns and thickness may vary slightly according to availability. Quality will as always be first! Inside of bags are smooth and sewn on the sides. No bottom seams to catch on decoy wood. Heavy duty draw strings on all bags!

Carver:

Weight: 1
Price: $15
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 DECOY FACTORY MALLARD

THE DECOY FACTORY,ROCHESTER,NEW YORK
Hen mallard by The Decoy Factory of Rochester New York.Excellent O.P. and condition with nicely carved head and original glass eyes. Hollow decoy with the factory stamp on the bottom. Ca.1960's. Very nice decoy example from a factory that is not as well known as others.

Carver:

Weight: 4
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Decoys Unlimited Black Duck

Decoys Unlimited,Erie,PA.
JY Black duck in very good original paint and condition. Some in-use gunning wear and a couple of smudges from field use. Balsa body/pine head with very nice detailed feather carving. Factory stamp on bottom with glass eyes. Ca. 1960.

Carver:
Decoys Unlimited
Weight: 15
Price: $265
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Detroit Snugglehead Bluebill

Detroit River Attributed Bluebill,
Wonderful form in this example of a low head Bluebill attributed to the Detroit region. Heavy rasp work to the body in this original paint as well as condition "snuggle head" working decoy.Ca. 1955 with just wonderful lines and balance.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $180
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Dewey Pertuit Coot

Dewey Pertuit,Raceland,LA.
Very old folky Coot in a second coat of well worn gunning paint. This decoy from Louisiana was rigged for hunting and used as such with a "keel" weight still attatched to the bottom. Toller has a nice short upswept tail and glass eyes. Ca. 1935-1940 this must have been where the term "Old Coot" originated!!

Carver: Dewey Pertuit

Weight: 10
Price: $120
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 DEWEY'S METAL CROW JY

DEWEY'S METAL FOLDING DECOY CO.,(OUTING MFG. CO.),ELKHART,IN.
JY Metal working crow decoy in excellent O.P. as well as condition. See North American Factory Decoys on page 112 for more information on this company. Very unusual as well as investment quality decoy for a factory collector as well as an antique store. Ca. 1920's.

Carver:
Dewey's Outing MFG. Co.
Weight: 0
Price: $160
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Dewey's Metal Folding Crow

Dewey's Metal Folding Decoy's,Elkhart,In. JY
Metal folding Crow by Dewey's Metal Folding Decoy's(Outing MFG CO),Elkhart,IN., in excellent original paint as well as condition. See "NAFD" page 108,Ca 1960.

Carver:
Dewey's Outing MFG. Co.
Weight: 10
Price: $210
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 DEWITT WAKEFIELD DRAKE BLUEBILL

DEWITT WAKEFIELD,FREMONT,WI.
Drake Bluebill carved with great form "attitude" of early carvers like Wakefield. Wonderful dark rich patina in original paint. Structurally sound condition, Ca. early 1900's with expected wear to the paint consistent with an in-use gunner. Paint wear especially evident to the tail as well as the top of the head as shown. Retains original glass eyes. This is considered to be the earliest style of Wisconsin carvers, (1849-1912) and I believe this decoy is a later use of his earlier patterns. A great decoy for sure!

Carver: Dewitt Wakefield

Weight: 10
Price: $675
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Dick Janson Drake Mallard

Fresh Air Dick Janson,Sonoma Creek,CA.
Outstanding example in original paint of this carvers skill which has the Janson Skag. This decoy is in structurally near mint condition with a leather strap as well as a lead weight on the bottom. This working decoy has a very small rub to the top of the bill,a small chip to the rear of the skag on the bottom as well as a small amount of hunter touch-up to the white paint around the neck. Several typical in-use rubs to the paint exist especially along the tip points of the tail. Very fine example of this carvers work as well as a great addition to any West Coast or Mallard collection.

Carver: Fresh Air Dick Janson

Weight: 15
Price: $3275
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 DK Davey Nichol Early Hen Bluebill

"DK" Davey Nichol,Smith Falls,Ontario
Early wonderful example of the work of first generation carver DK Davey Nichol in original paint as well as condition.Old dark rich patina with very nice paint swirl in this early hollow example of his gunning birds. Small crack in the neck, although head is not lose. A small amount of paint loss due to age and gunning wear. 15" long. Please see Nichol Decoys by Gates, plate 98 for a very good example of this bird. Paint is not as detailed as the second generation Davey Nichol, but many of the carving traits are very similar. He was the brother of the third member of the Smith Falls triangle Addie Nichol.

Carver: Nichols

Weight: 10
Price: $1875
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 DK Nichol Hen Goldeneye

"DK" Davey Nichol,Smith Falls,Ontario
Late Period "DK" working example of a Hen Goldeneye in original paint as well as condition. DK was the uncle to the more commonly found and as such better known carver "DW" Nichol who was the nephew of this carver. A lot of collectors do not realize that there were two Davey Nichol.This Davey Nichol or "DK" was the brother of Addie Nichol. This working example of a Hen Goldeneye has many of the same traits as the decoys of "DW" as he learned to carve from his uncles. The paint however is not as detailed or as well done and the bill is shorter that later examples of the work of "DW". 13" long in original paint as well as condition, circa 1935 or so, carved from white cedar with a draw knife. Decoy also retains the original glass eyes. Hard to find species and condition of the first Smith Falls Davey Nichol.

Carver: Nichols

Weight: 10
Price: $1850
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Drake Bufflehead Decoy

Leavittown, Pennsylvania
Drake Bufflehead from Larry Mclaughlin. Noted carver in true to life form and bold paint. A few rubs to the points of the surface and small gunning touch-up underneath the bill. Very talented carver illustrating slot neck and raised wing form. Hollow 11" Long

Carver: McLaughlin, Larry

Weight: 2
Price: $150
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Drake Canvasback Bill Johnson

Bill Johnson,Saginaw Bay,Mi.
Drake Canvasback from Bill Johnson in original paint as well as conditon. In-use gunning wear to the paint as shown. Bold paint pattern and nice form in this old hunting antique. Retains the original glass eyes and is a flat bottom decoy typical of large water hunting decoys. Nice Michigan hunting Toller!

Carver: Bill Johnson

Weight: 15
Price: $650
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Drake Herter's Bufflehead

Herter's Decoy Factory,Wascea,MN.
Drake Bufflehead by the Herter's Decoy Factory of Wascea,Minnesota. Near mint original paint as well as condition, retaining the original glass eyes. This is an older model Herter's as it does not have the "1893" stamp and the paint pattern on the earlier decoys was different as shown.

Carver:
Herters
Weight: 0
Price: $125
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Drake Mallard Decoy

Barry Chauvin, Larose,Louisiana
The rig mate to the Hen, also in a swimming pose with fine wet blending paint technique. Great detail as to paint shading as well as bill and mandible carving. Rigged and hunted over with several rubs to the paint as well as a very small ding to the end of the tail. May have small amount of gunning touch up to the white ring around the neck. Overall excellent condition as to paint and structure. 15" Long

Carver: Chauvin, Barry

Weight: 3
Price: $0
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 DRAKE MALLARD DECOY

MIKE VALLEY,PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI.
High head Drake Mallard in alert pose. Bold wet on wet paint mastery. Flat bottom, head turned slight left. Mint in all respects. This is a carver/painter who really get's it. Great addition to any collection, especially if you like Mallards. 17"

Carver: Valley, Mike

Weight: 3
Price: $425
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Drake Pintail By Leo Tocchini

Leo Tocchini,Livermore,CA.
JY Drake Pintail by Leo Tocchini,Livermore,California. Near mint O.P. as well as condition, this decoy was rigged,but never used, hair line crack in paint on one side of neck, retains original glass eyes, balsa body. See "Wildfowl Decoys Of The Pacific Coast" by Miller and Hansen for more information on this carver,Ca. early 1950's.

Carver: Leo Tocchini

Weight: 15
Price: $275
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Drake Ringneck By Bill Goenne JY

Bill Goenne,King City,CA.
JY Drake Ringneck in near mint original paint and condition. Made of redwood or western red cedar. This decoy is hollow with very nice form and detailed bill carving. Retains the glass eyes.

Carver: Goenne, Bill

Weight: 10
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 DUNCHAN DUCHARM HEN CANVASBACK

DUNCHAN DUCHARM,DELTA MARSH,MANITOBA
Great example of an old "Horse Neck" toller once rigged and used for hunting in the Delta Marsh of Manitoba. Hen Canvasback in great form as well as O.P. Several small rubs to the surface of the paint with very small chip to the bill.Still retains ballast weight on bottom as well as line wound several times around the body as found.Paint is thought to be metal paint.This is the real deal, not an imitation.

Carver:

Weight: 5
Price: $895
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 DW Davey Nichol Drake Bluebill

DW Davey Nichol,Smith falls,Ontario
Early "DW" Davey Nichol working decoy. This Drake Bluebill is 13.5" long and Nichol's use of metallic paint blending is superb. Excellent detailing with the graining comb. Note the Stevens wing patch and the unusual J carving in the tail region. Some wear to the original paint attributed to in-use gunning.

Carver: Nichols

Weight: 10
Price: $1475
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 DW Nichol Blue Wing Teal Hen

Davey Nichol, Smith Falls, Ontario
Excellent mint to near mint condition in all honest original paint. Great Nichol form with classic bill root coggling and raised wing tips. Flat bottom decorative middle period piece from DW Davey Nichol, the best of the Smith Falls cavers. Great wet blending paint technique with very nice mellow patina. Just a great decoy.

Carver: Nichols

Weight: 10
Price: $1995
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 DW Nichol Drake Goldeneye

DW Davey Nichol, Smith Falls,Ontario
Davey Nichol Drake Goldeneye in original paint as well as condition. Great condition in this gunning example that has the classic Nichol form with three saw cut wings tips and clear bill root coggling. Retains the original glass eyes and believed to be a middle period DW decoy, unsigned on the bottom, but a Nichol no doubt. 14 1/2" long.

Carver: Nichols

Weight: 10
Price: $1475
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 DW Nichol Pair of Green Wing Teal

DW Davey Nichol,Smith Falls,Ontario
Pair of cedar carved DW Nichol Green Wing Teal. Early example, unsigned in striking Nichol form with typically great paint. Drake is mint in all respects as to both paint as well as condition. Hen is all original paint with a very slight tight neck crack due to drying of the wood. My favorite of the species and some of Nichol's best paint pattern. All the Nichol traits are present.

Carver: Nichols

Weight: 10
Price: $3500
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 DYE-CALL CO. PAIR OF PINTAILS

DYE-CALL COMPANY,SEATTLE,WA.
Pair of Pintails from the West Coast. Near Mint O.P. as well as condition. Very minor in-use wear. Molded from polyethylene based material. Ken Trayer, author of "NAFD" considers Dye-Call decoys to be the Cadillac of plastic decoys. See "NAFD" page 131 for more details on this company. Ca. early 1960's.

Carver:
Dye-Call Company
Weight: 10
Price: $135
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 ELAM FISHER DUCK CALL JY

ELAM FISHER,DETROIT,MI.,1870-1930
Elam Fisher tongue pincher duck call with a rosewood barrel and horn bell in excellent working condition. Tight crack in bell.This is the earliest style duck call known and was first discovered in a Currier print,Ca. 1854,entitled "Wild Duck Shoot". Nice example.

Carver:
Elam Fisher
Weight: 10
Price: $150
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Ellis Hen

BILLY ELLIS,1865-1963,WHITBY,ONTARIO
Outstanding high head Hen Mallard in original paint. Some in-use gunning wear to this working decoy with a neck seperation present and slight head loose effect. Carved mandibles with great form and detail. Initials carved into bottom read either NS or SN? Also stamped JCM. Overall Very Good to Ex. condition. Length:17"

Carver: Ellis, Billy

Weight: 15
Price: $975
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Ellis Mallard Drake

BILLY ELLIS,1865-1963,WHITBY,ONTARIO
Terrific low head solid body drake mallard in original paint with small touch-up to underside of the tail. Oversized toller that was rigged for hunting and used as such. Gunning paint lose as shown to primer in several spots. Nail bill and finely detailed mandible carving. Some slight wear to the tail area. Overall Good to Excellent. Length:18"

Carver: Ellis, Billy

Weight: 3
Price: $650
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 ENGLISH WOOD PIGEON

UNIDENTIFIED MAKER,ENGLAND,UK. English wood Pigeon in excellent O.P. as well as condition. Mounted on a wooden stand. Nice form in great paint. Wood Pigeons are a very sought after and stable game species hunted in many parts of the U.K. Nice addition to any collection.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 5
Price: $275
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Evans Coot

Evans Decoy Factory,Ladysmith,WI. F 5
Rare Evans Coot working decoy. Early example from the Evans factory which was more or less an experimental species for Evans as they are fairly rare. Evans production was from 1921-1932.

Carver:
Evans
Weight: 10
Price: $250
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 EVANS DRAKE CANVASBACK

EVANS DECOY FACTORY,LADYSMITH,WI.
Drake Canvasback Mammoth grade in excellent O.P. as well as condition. Some typical in-use wear including a few light shot marks. Tight check in neck which does not go all the way through. Hairline crack on bill. Decoy retains the original glass eyes with nice full wing painting. Ca. 1927-1934

Carver:
Evans
Weight: 7
Price: $1375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Evans Drake Canvasback

Evans Decoy Factory,Ladysmith,WI. F56
Evans Drake Canvasback which is the Mamouth grade in excellent plus original paint as well as condition. Some in-use gunning wear as noted. Retains the original glass eyes, bill carving as well as the Factory stamp. Ca. 1927-1934.

Carver:
Evans
Weight: 15
Price: $1275
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Evans Drake Canvasback

Evans Decoy Factory, Ladysmith,WI., F 16 JY
Drake Canvasback by the Evans decoy factory of Ladysmith, Wisconsin. Mamouth grade in excellent original paint as well as condition, retains the original glass eyes, bill carving, never been rigged. For some reason the factory stamp was removed from the bottom.SUPER DECOY! Circa 1927-1934.

Carver:
Evans
Weight: 10
Price: $1595
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Evans Hen Mallard

Evans Decoy Factory,Ladysmith,WI.
Evans Hen Mallard which is a standard grade in excellent original paint as well as condition with some in-use gunning wear to the tips of the paint as shown. Early loop painting on back with a couple nails into the dowel of the neck. Old coat of green paint on bottom. Factory stamp, Ca. 1927-1934.

Carver:
Evans
Weight: 15
Price: $975
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Ferman Eyre Black Duck

Ferman Eyre,Brockville,Ontario C 49
The decoys produced by Ferman Eyre were sought after by U.S. as well as Canadian hunters alike. This is a fine example of a Ca. 1930's Black Duck working decoy prized by collected as this carvers finest work! This is a hollow two piece example with a very slight separation at the seam as shown. The bottom was planed to allow the decoy to be placed on a shelf. Minimal wear to the tips of the paint for a working decoy of this age and as such a rare find in this condition. Fine scratch painting on the head. A great example of Eyre's work!

Carver: Ferman Eyres

Weight: 10
Price: $1050
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Ferman Eyres Black Duck

Ferman Eyres,Brockville,Ontario
Black Duck carved by the late Ferman Eyres of Brockville,Ontario,Canada.Ca. 1935 in original paint as well as condition. Some rubs to the paint as shown attributed to in-use gunning wear. His decoys are highly sought after by collectors and are well documented in several reference books such as "Ontario Decoys", book 1 and 2 by Bernie Gates and Decoys Of The Thousand Islands" by Jim Stewart. This hard to find "Guard Black Duck" owned and hunted over originally by the late Ernie Fox, has been held in a private Canadian collection for over 30 years. Please note the unique feather scratch paint which is an Eyre trademark!

Carver: Ferman Eyres

Weight: 15
Price: $625
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Flying Canada Goose

ROY CONKLIN, ALEXANDRIA BAY, NEW YORK
Stunning flying Canada Goose. Life size example meant to be hung on the wall. This is the best full size example of any Conklin we have seen. Great patina,outstanding form and structurally excellent. Carver: ROY CONKLIN

Carver: Conklin, Roy

Weight: 6
Price: $17000
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Flying Mallard Decoy

Attributed to Merle Franklin,Dunville,On.
Great flying Mallard carving attributed to the work of Merle Franklin of Dunville Ontario who was a student of Peter Pringle. Some small rubs to the paint attributed to age, Circa 1945-1949. Carving is all hand carved wood including the head. Mallard is about 27" from wing tip to wing tip and about 21" from the tip of the tail to the tip of the bill. Great patina in all 100% original condition. This would make a great addition for any collector. A great piece of folk art!

Carver: Merle Franklin

Weight: 10
Price: $475
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Flying Quebec Merganser

Attributed to Charles Fournier,Saint-Anicet,Quebec
Important and unusual antique flying Merganser decoy attributed to the work of Charles Fournier of Quebec,Ca. 1940. In original condition as well as paint except a small noted amount of possible touch-up to the red on the breast. Wings are metal and the rest is solid wood with a very unusual hook on the back as shown. This flyer is very large and is approx. 22" in length with a wing span of 32". Carving detail to the head with crest and tack eyes. Very folky appeal and the flyer does have a hook attached to the back, so it may be hung. Very nice piece!

Carver: Charles Fournier

Weight: 25
Price: $475
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 FOLDING J.W. REYNOLDS MALLARDS JY

J.W. REYNOLDS DECOY FACTORY,FOREST PARK,IL. F46 JY
Folding Illinois river V-Board of (3) Mallards by J.W. Reynolds. Very good original paint as well as condition. Some in use wear to the paint as these were hunted over. See "NAFD" page 162. Ca. 1930's with factory stamp on the bottom.

Carver:
J.W. Reynolds
Weight: 15
Price: $195
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 FRANK CASSINI HEN MALLARD

FRANK CASSINNI,LONG GROVE,ILLINOIS PRICE REDUCED! MW 32
Wonderful early turned head Hen Mallard in great form and bold paint. Canvas over cork example. Most of his decoys were machine turned Balsa. This was a prototype decoy done for Al Ries who also lived in Long Grove for his new factory Tru Dux. O.P. as well as condition in a fine example that has a lot more detail than Al Ries examples. Outstanding rare decoy!

Carver: Frank Cassini

Weight: 10
Price: $2800
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Frank Martin Canvasback

Attributed to Frank Martin,Lasalle,Ont.,Canada Bobtail Drake Canvasback with original bottom keel and glass eyes. Appears to be a second old coat of gunning paint and paint is flaking on the head. Condition remains near mint to mint and the carving is attributed to Frank Martin of Lasalle Ontario who I believe was the maker of this old toller that has seen a lot of time in the marsh.

Carver: Frank Martin

Weight: 15
Price: $275
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Frank Strey Coot

Frank Strey,Osh Kosh,Wisconsin, MW 24
Over sized Coot working decoy by famed Midwest carver Frank Strey in original condition. Several small age cracks to the body including one to the neck area with in-use gunning wear to the paint as seen.Great Wisconsin Coot by one of it's best carvers!

Carver: Frank Strey

Weight: 10
Price: $475
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Fred Allen Hen Mallard

Fred Allen,Princeton,Illinois
One of the best examples of a Fred Allen decoy you will see in this very early Drake Mallard example with in use wear to the paint which is even and in all the proper places. This decoy has never been touched and retains the original glass eyes with flat short paddle tail and flat bottom. Solid decoy has a ring on the front bottom and was used to hunt over. An outstanding investment grade decoy and as good as they get!

Carver: Fred Allen

Weight: 12
Price: $7500
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Fred Napanee Drake Bluebill

Fred Napanee,Toronto,Canada
Another offering from the Toronto school of carvers. Mint condition Drake Bluebill signed on the base twice in the makers hand. Retains the original glass eyes and the carver's use of scratch paint detailing sets him apart.

Carver: Fred Napanee

Weight: 10
Price: $495
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Full Size Canada Goose By John Leduc

John Leduc,Notre-Dame-de-L'lle-Perrot,Quebec
Full size Canada Goose attributed to John Leduc of Quebec in original paint as well as condition. A similar reference to this decoy can be found on page 29 of "Waterfowl Decoys From The Shores Of Suroit To The Region Of Sorel" by Michel Be'asle. Very detailed and bold paint with carving detail to the tail and head. The same carver also did the black duck shown in photo #1. Rigged for hunting, but used on a very limited basis.

Carver: John Leduc

Weight: 20
Price: $1475
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 G. SOULE WHISTLER

GEORGE SOULE,FREEPORT,MAINE
Early drake goldeneye by George Soule probably around the time he was a hunting partner and friend of LL. Bean in Freeport Maine. Cork body with a classic pine head in O.P. and condition with some in-use gunning wear. Glass eyes intact,Ca.1940. I have spent many days hunting over great Soule Decoys that were made exclusively for LL. Bean at the Decoy Shop!

Carver: Soule, George
LL. Bean (The Decoy Shop)
Weight: 3
Price: $185
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 G.Fred Finfrock Teal C1

G.Fred Finfrock,Canada C1
Stunning work of art in this Green Wing Teal by G.Fred Finfrock in wonderful posture with a 45 degree turned head and a raised foot. Raised Primary as well as Secondary tail feathers and very intricate detail to the paint, bill carving and individual burning of the feathering. I love the cheek carving below the eyes on this decoy! Signed on the bottom in the makers hand. Decoy is Hollow and is mint in all respects. A great contemporary addition to any collection!

Carver: G. Fred Finfrock

Weight: 10
Price: $395
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 GE Model Mason Drake Mallard JY

Mason Decoy Factory,Detroit,MI.
JY Drake Mallard by Mason. Standard grade GE model with very good original paint and condition. Some in-use wear to the paint with two small tight cracks to the body. Ca. 1896-1924.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $395
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 George Barto Pintail

George "Skippy" Barto,Joliet,Illinois MW 10
Drake Pintail from Midwest well known carver George "Skippy" Barto of Joliet Illinois. Working decoy was painted in the Elliston pattern and maintains the original structural condition as well as nice lines Barto was known for.

Carver:

Weight: 10
Price: $875
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 George Boyd Merganser

George Boyd, Seabrook,New Hampshire
George Boyd Red Breasted Merganser in stunning form and original body paint. Professional partial bill replacement as well as repaint to the bill and head. The rest of the decoy is untouched and mint condition in all respects. The decoy retains some great old paint swirls done with Boyds handmade paint brust strokes so easy to spot. The neck has a very small hairline crack. The body is oversized and very solid and as such a heavy decoy with a large hand crafted weight as well as two old leather straps on the bottom. This decoy was sold by Willie Ross and hunted over by Ross in the early 1900's.

Carver: Boyd

Weight: 20
Price: $3900
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 George Brunnet Black Duck

George Brunnet,Belleville,Ontario
Black duck carving by the late George Brunet of Belleville Ontario. Ca. 1950's in original paint as well as condition. Retains the original glass eyes. Rigged for hunting and used as such with very nice scratch feather painting. Used for 20 years in a friends personal hunting rig. Additional photo's available upon request.

Carver: George Bunnet

Weight: 15
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Gerald Robertson Mini Canada Geese

Gerald Robertson,Blue Hill,MainePRICE REDUCED!
Outstanding pair of Gerald Robertson miniature Canada Geese mounted on driftwood. Ca.1939 in outstanding form as seen. Dead mint condition and all original as to paint as well as structural integrity! One of the best examples of this carvers work, especially as a miniature rendition. Both birds pictured have tack eyes and the Goose on the right is posed in the feeding position.Wonderful bold paint and rich dark old patina make this pair investment quality. If you collect Maine decoys, this is a must have. Signed Robertson in the makers hand as shown on the back of the driftwood just below the tails. Also, signed in the makers hand on the bottom of the driftwood, Hand Carved and Painted by G Robertson Blue Hill Maine and then off to one side it say's, Canada Geese. Approx. Size: Feeder: 12" Long x 3" Wide Standing:10" Long x 3" Wide. This is a must purchase for any collector!

Carver: Robertson, Gerald

Weight: 15
Price: $800
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Geyer Black Duck

MILTON GEYER,GREEN BAY,WISCONSIN
Early example of Wisconsin carver who carved this black duck out of cork with detailed crossed wing tips as well as a type of chip carving technique to give the feathering a realistic look. Head is wood in a slight turned position. Retains the glass eyes and appears to be original paint with some wear to the tip of the tail area as shown.Original centerboard attatched to the bottom for ballast in big water. Length:19"

Carver: Geyer, Milton

Weight: 3
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Great Horned Owl By John Hyatt (JY)

John Hyatt,Pekin,Illinois (JY)
Great Horned Owl by John Hyatt of Pekin,Illinois. Excellent original paint as well as condition with some in-use wear as shown. Professional repair to the left ear by Allen Weidhass. Retains the original glass eyes. This decoy is one of about only 500 Owls Hyatt made for the P.S. Olt Company. The Owl was marketed with Olt's cardboard Crow decoys and E-1 Crow Call,Ca. 1935.

Carver: John Hyatt

Weight: 10
Price: $1995
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Green Wing Teal Attributed to Louisiana

Unidentified Carver, Louisiana Attribution
Very folky example painted as a Green Wing Teal decoy which is in a second coat of strengthened paint. Short decoy about 8" in length with hand painted markings that say Teal Phil PA., which I believe refers to the owner of the decoy as opposed to the carver and therefore the region of it's origin which I attribute to Louisiana. This is a solid body decoy and the head is connected with a wooden dowel with an open hole on the bottom. Ca. 1955 approx.Carver is not identified at this time.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 15
Price: $85
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Gundelfinger Rare Hen GW Teal

Gundelfinger Wood Products Co.,Jefferson City,MO.,F20 JY
RARE GW Teal by Gundlefinger Factory. Grand Prix model in excellent original paint as well as condition with some in-use wear, detailed bill carving, original glass eyes, nice scratch paint, Circa 1925-1929.

Carver:
Gundelfinger
Weight: 10
Price: $695
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 GUNDLEFINGER BLUE WING TEAL

GUNDELFINGER WOOD PRODUCTS CO., JEFFERSON CITY,MO.
Drake blue wing teal by the Gundelfinger factory. Grand Prix model in excellent condition as well as O.P. Some in-use gunning wear as it was used as a working decoy. Retains the original glass eyes. Old toller has nicely detailed carving to the head and the bill. Hollow decoy with bold paint blending on the back giving the illusion of feathers.Ca. 1925-1929.

Carver:
Gundelfinger
Weight: 4
Price: $825
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 GUYON BLACK DUCK

GEORGES GUYON,QUEBEC,CANADA
Excellent O.P. in overall good condition with some wear of the paint to the tail area,wings and head. Small shallow chip to one side of decoy as showm. Glass eyes,intricate bill carving and great lines with raised wings similar to the style of Gus Wilson of Maine. Georges was a boat builder by trade and carved decoys as a sideline as did many decoy carvers. Very good example of a working Quebec decoy.

Carver: Guyon, Georges

Weight: 4
Price: $295
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Half Pintail Hen by Savoie

Amateur Savoie, Neguac,NB,Canada
The best of the best of the best known of the New Brunswick carvers, Amateur "Mat" Savoie. Part of a collection all shown on my site purchased directly from Savoie right out of his barbershop by the consigners father years ago when he was younger and present during these trips to get a haircut and purchase a decoy or two!Savoie produced between 6-7,000 decoys, but less than 100 of these decorative half ducks. Note the great notations on the unpainted side of the decoy. These can be set on a shelf or hung on the wall as most have hooks. Great piece of folk art!

Carver: Amateur Savoie

Weight: 10
Price: $425
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 HANSEN FACTORY V-BOARD MALLARDS

N.C. HANSEN FACTORY,ZIMMERMAN,MN.
Set of metal silhouette V-Board mallards in very good O.P. and condition. Some minor gunning wear as expected. Nels Hansen was best noted for his broadbill duck calls, but in the early 1930's he also began producing sets of V-Board mallards. See "NAFD" page 187 for more information on this company. Ca. 1930's to 1940's.

Carver:

Weight: 4
Price: $165
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Harold Wilkens Black Duck

Harold Wilkins,Owens Sound,Ontario PRICE REDUCED
Harold Wilkins Black Duck which shows a wonderful long sleek form. Not in original paint as once thought.Small original dark glass eyes.Some primer beginning to show as seen all due to in-use gunning wear. Flat bottom with detail bill carving. See for a reference on this decoy, page 109, Bernie Gates,"Traditions In Wood".

Carver: Harold Wilkins

Weight: 10
Price: $300
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Harris Black

KEN HARRIS,WOODVILLE,NEW YORK
Outstanding balsa working decoy with wonderful scratch paint in great form. Head is loose. Some wear to the tail and has been hit in several places by shot. Retains the rudder as well as the Harris stamp. Length:18"

Carver: Harris, Ken

Weight: 10
Price: $200
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Harris Pintail

PINTAIL DECOY,KEN HARRIS,WOODVILLE,NEW YORK
Vintage Ken Harris Pintail hunting decoy with slight turned head and carved wing feathers. Head has a small crack and is loose. Hit by light shot with a very small hunters repair on top of decoy. Some minot paint rubs to the sides of the head and the end of the tail. Still retains the rudder and is stamped Ken Harris Decoys Woodville New York. Nice form is a somewhat more uncommon species for Harris. Length: 20" Long

Carver: Harris, Ken

Weight: 5
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Harry Jobes Drake Pintail Sleeper

Captain Harry Jobes, Harford County,MD. E 31
Captain Harry Jobes Pintail decoy in original paint as well as condition. Trained in the upper Chesapeake tradition of decoy making by the famed Madison Mitchell, Jobes has carried on the tradition and certainly the style very similar to Mitchell's. Near mint condition with a small hairline crack in the tail and a small knot in the wood on the lower right bottom side of the decoy as shown. This is the rig mate to the hen I have listed.

Carver: Jobes, Harry

Weight: 15
Price: $145
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Harve Daverne Black Duck

Harve Daverne,Brighton,Ontario PRICE REDUCED
Black Duck working decoy in outstanding form. Original paint as well as condition, retaining the carvers original glass eyes. Nice detail to the feather paint in this flat bottom bobtail decoy,Ca. 1940. See Bernie Gates, pages 92-93 for a good reference on this decoy. A few small rubs to the paint especially on the head as shown as well as a hairline crack at the base of the neck attributed to in-use gunning wear. This is a very good example in excellent condition for this maker.

Carver: Daverne, Havre

Weight: 10
Price: $750
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 HAYS HEN PINTAIL

HAYS DECOY FACTORY,JEFFERSON CITY,MO.
Very rare Hen Pintail by Hays Wood Products company. Superior model in very good O.P. as well as condition. Some in-use gunning wear to the body, tip of tail and base of bill. Professional repair to left shoulder area and wing patch on one side. Ca. 1921-1924. Great decoy!

Carver:
Hays
Weight: 5
Price: $925
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Hen Bluebill Decoy

REG BLOOM, SMITH FALLS, ONTARIO Signed and dated by the maker. Head is turned slight left, and the back is in original comb paint. Near mint with slight rub on tail. Signature raised tail wings and stamping between them;bold original paint. 13" Long

Carver: Bloom, Reg

Weight: 3
Price: $0
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Hen Bluebill Factory Decoy

Tux Dux Factory, Madison, Conneticut ca. 1940
Working vintage example of an important factory. Cork body with a wooden head from the rig of Alan Hilton. A couple of small chips to the cork; otherwise mint with intact bottom board. 14" long

Carver: Factory
Tux-Dux
Weight: 2
Price: $0
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Hen Canvasback Duck Decoy

Erie, Pennsylvania
Excellent example of a harder to find hen canvasback from Decoys Unlimited. Factory working decoy in near mint condition with missing rudder. Makers stamp on the bottom. Length: 19"

Carver: Factory
Decoys Unlimited
Weight: 3
Price: $0
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Hen Canvasback Evans

Evans Decoy Factory,Ladysmith,WI.
Early Hen Canvasback by the Evans Decoy Factory of Ladysmith Wisconsin. Mammoth grade with good original paint and condition. Some in-use gunning wear to the tips of the paint. Tight age crack on back. Decoy retains the original glass eyes with nice detail painting to the wing areas. Ca. 1927-1934.

Carver:
Evans
Weight: 10
Price: $795
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Hen Mallard Decoy

WILLIAM TRUBE Chatham, New Jersey
Hen Mallard by W Trube. Low neck with head turned left. Concave raised tail with bold wet paint blending in eight color use which is unusual and outstanding for this great hen mallard decoy. Flat bottom. Carved mandibles. 15" Long

Carver: Trube, William

Weight: 3
Price: $0
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 HEN MALLARD DECOY

MIKE VALLEY,PRAIRIE DU CHIEN,WI.
This is the rigmate to the pictured Mallard Drake. It is 17" long and is mint in all respects. Head turn 25% left. Bold paint capturing the feathered look with outstanding patina and great form.Mint in all respects.

Carver: Valley, Mike

Weight: 3
Price: $425
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Hen Mallard Decoy

Barry Chauvin, Larose, Louisiana
Outstanding example of Chauvin's expertise with bold detailed paint in swimming posture. A couple very small dings with two or three rubs to the paint. Overall excellent condition. Working decoy with makers brand on bottom. Detailed feather paint using wet blending technique with fine detailing on the bill and mandibles. 15" Long

Carver: Chauvin, Barry

Weight: 3
Price: $0
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Henry Ruggles Drake Mallard

Henry Ruggles,Henry,Illinois,MW 11
A wonderful working decoy by the earliest recorded of the Illinois carvers,Henry Ruggles of Henry,Illinois. This exact decoy is pictured in Joe Engers Big Blue Book on the chapter featuring decoys of the Illinois river.Rare Mallard Drake in great patina and wonderful form. Great addition to any midwest collection in excellent condition!

Carver: Henry Ruggles

Weight: 10
Price: $1750
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Herter

Herter's Decoy Factory,Waseca,MN.
Drake Wood Duck by Herter's Decoy Factory of Waseca, Minnesota. Mint original paint as well as condition retaining the original glass eyes. "1893" stamp is on the bottom making this a later production decoy. The name Tom East also appears on the bottom.

Carver:
Herters
Weight: 0
Price: $145
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Herters Canvas Hen Mallard

Herters Factory,Waseca,MN.
Herters oversized canvas covered Hen Mallard in original canvas paint as well as paint to the wooden head. All original untouched condition as well as glass eyes. Half inch bottom board is attatched and in excellent condition. Decoy was carved with a head that swivels by design. Nice hunting flat bottom decoy produced prior to synthetic materials and widely sought for hunting use, particularly over big water. This is a very good example.

Carver:
Herters
Weight: 15
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Herters Coot JY

HERTERS FACTORY,WASECA,MN.
JY Old Coot by Herter's Inc. Very good O.P. as well as condition with some in use wear. Balsa model decoy which retains the original glass eyes. Ca. 1940's.

Carver:
Herters
Weight: 10
Price: $135
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Herter's Decoy Factory Hen Bufflehead

Herter's Decoy Factory,Wascea,MN.
Hen Bufflehead decoy made by the Herter's Decoy Factory of Waseca, Minnnesota. Mint original paint as well as condition in great form. Solid decoy retaining the original glass eyes. "1893" stamped on the bottom. Not a species that Herter's did a lot of.

Carver:
Herters
Weight: 10
Price: $185
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Herters Dove JY

Herter's Inc.,Waseca,MN.
RARE prototype Dove by Herters in mint original paint as well as condition. Dove retains the original glass eyes. Herter's made a Dove back in the 1940's which was discontinued in 1948, when they began to produce the "1893" series in the late 1960's. They experimented with different models before they went into production, this prototype Dove was made using a blank black bellied Plover, but never went into commercial production. A ONE OF A KIND! Ca. 1968.

Carver:
Herters
Weight: 10
Price: $875
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Herter's Drake Eider

Herter's Decoy Factory,Waseca,MN.
Drake Eider by Herter's made from light weight cedar in original paint as well as condition. Retains the original glass eyes and was rigged and used as a hunting decoy. Several rubs to the tips of the paint as shown, but overall in excellent condition.

Carver:
Herters
Weight: 15
Price: $250
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Herters Drake Goldeneye

Herters Decoy Factory,Waseca MN.
Drake Whistler decoy by Herter's of Waseca Minnesota. Decoy is in original paint as well as condition and is a solid body decoy retaining the original glass eyes. "1893" Stamp on the bottom makes this a later production Herters.

Carver:
Herters
Weight: 0
Price: $125
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Herters Drake Widgeon

Herter's Decoy Factory,Wasaca,MN.,F-91
Early Herter's decoy in original paint. One small repair to a hairline crack on the bill. Very rare Drake Widgeon in fall plumage. Retains the original glass eyes. This is a very good addition to any Factory Collection!

Carver:
Herters
Weight: 10
Price: $395
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 HERTERS EARLY MALLARD PAIR

HERTER'S DECOY FACTORY,WASECA,MN. Early pair of mallards by Herter's. These are their Market Hunter Model(life size). They are pre-printed canvas over cork bodies with nicely carved pine heads. Very good original condition with some in-use gunning wear and a few small holes in the canvas.

Carver:

Weight: 5
Price: $370
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 HERTER'S EIDER JY

HERTER'S FACTORY,WASECA, MN.
Herter's factory Eider working decoy from the early 70's. Near mint O.P. and condition. "1893" style,Ca. early 70's.

Carver:

Weight: 10
Price: $245
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Herter's Great Horned Owl JY

Herter's Inc., Waseca,MN.
JY Great Horned Wooden Owl in very good original paint as well as condition. Some in-use wear, very minor. The putty around the long bear claw is missing in addition to the wedge that holds one hardwood ear, some touch up to the white on the breast and brown on the tail,as well as some roughness on the tip of the tail. Retains original glass eyes and is a Balsa body decoy. Ca. 1948.

Carver:
Herters
Weight: 15
Price: $895
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 HERTERS HEN MALLARD

HERTERS FACTORY,WASECA,MN.
Very early hen mallard by the Herters factory. This is what they called their Market Hunter model. Oversized working decoy in pre-printed canvas covered over a cork body with a finely crafted wooden head. Very good original condition with some in-use gunning wear on the bill and a few small holes in the canvas. Retains original glass eyes. Ca. late 1940's. Nice factory example in good condition.

Carver:
Herters
Weight: 8
Price: $230
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Herter's Mallard Pair

EARLY pair of mallards by Herter's factory. Market Hunter Model(life size) with pre-printed canvas covered over cork bodies. Carved pine heads in very good original condition with some in-use gunning wear and a few small tears to the canvas. Original glass eyes,bill carving,Ca. 1930's. RARE SLEEPER DRAKE.

Carver:
Herters
Weight: 0
Price: $355
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Herter's Solid Red Breated Merganser RLM

Herter's Decoy Factory,Waseca,MN.
Red Breasted Drake Merganser from the Herter's Decoy Factory of Waseca,Minnesota. This decoy is in original paint as well as condition and retains the original glass eyes. It has the Herter's INC. 1893 stamp on the bottom of the decoy. Mint condition example of this decoy factory in a species not as easily found as some.

Carver:
Herters
Weight: 10
Price: $185
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 High Head Redhead Drake Decoy

Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin
Imposing hollow decoy in untouched original condition. Outstanding scratch feather paint. High head Redhead drake species with fine detailing to the bill. Very talented mid west carver. 13" long

Carver: Valley, Mike

Weight: 2
Price: $400
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 High Head Redhead Hen

Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin
Outstanding appeal and form in high head design. Superior scratch paint technique used in feathering detail in all respects; especially the bill. All original untouched and mint condition. Decoy is hollow. 13" long

Carver: Valley, Mike

Weight: 2
Price: $400
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Hudson Factory Drake Pintail JY

Hudson Decoy Factory,Pascagoula,MS.
Drake Pintail from this old factory in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Hudson's top of the line smooth body solid model in very good original paint and near mint condition. Some in-use gunning wear noted to the paint in some areas. Retains the original glass eyes. Ca. 1940.

Carver:
Hudson
Weight: 10
Price: $285
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 HUDSON HEN MALLARD

HUDSON DECOY FACTORY,PASCAGOULA,MS.
Hen mallard by the Hudson Decoy factory Ca.1935.Mint O.P. and condition from one of a series of decoy factories from Pascagoula during the era of mass produced decoys for the purpose mainly of Market Gunning. Retains the original glass eyes. See "NAFD" page 209 for more information on this company or refer to the book, Pascagoula Decoys by Brosco.

Carver:

Weight: 3
Price: $175
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Indiana Balsa Drake Mallard

Indiana Attributed,Unidentified Carver, MW 30
Very interesting Balsa drake Mallard from Indiana. Large over sized working decoy circa 1940-1945 in original paint as well as condition. Great head with several small age cracks as shown.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $285
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Indiana Mallard Drake #2

Unidentified,Attributed to Indiana
Very well done Drake Mallard from Indiana carved by an unidentified talented hand. Pine head with a Balsa body. The detail to the head and bill carving along with the overlapping tail feather carving is quite well done. Circa 1930's.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $350
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 J.R. WELLS BLACK DUCK

JOHN R. WELLS,TORONTO,CANADA
Hollow Black Duck,Ca. 1920. O.P. as well as condition with typical in-use wear to the paint as shown. J.R. Wells is one of the most respected carvers from this region who got his start as head carpenter and foreman of a well known boat builder in Toronto about the same time he began to acquire a real talent for understanding proper form of a working duck decoy. His work as shown here exemplifies this talent.

Carver: John Wells

Weight: 4
Price: $750
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Jack Wells Hen Mallard

J.R.W. Jack Wells,Toronto,Ontario
Magnificent solid body Hen Mallard from Toronto carver J.R. Jack Wells in original paint as well as condition. Used as a hunting decoy on a very limited basis, this great example of Wells skill retains his bold paint and is in great form! Wonderful old patina with skillful paint blending make this an excellent investment grade decoy. Retains the original glass eyes and the decoy has a very unusual upside down brand as shown on the bottom!

Carver: J.R. Jack Wells

Weight: 15
Price: $4250
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Jack Wells Hen Mallard

J.R.W. Jack Wells,Toronto,Ontario
Magnificent solid body Hen Mallard from Toronto carver J.R. Jack Wells in original paint as well as condition. Used as a hunting decoy on a very limited basis, this great example of Wells skill retains his bold paint and is in great form! Wonderful old patina with skillful paint blending make this an excellent investment grade decoy. Retains the original glass eyes and the decoy has a very unusual upside down brand as shown on the bottom!

Carver: J.R. Jack Wells

Weight: 15
Price: $3500
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Jeff Faigley Mallard Duck Call

Jeff Faigley,Lancaster,Ohio
JY Textured duck call with a great carved drake Mallard in flight. Two paneled call with pebbled background in very nice relief carving. Retains metal reed and is carved out of cherry. Mint in all respects and a very unique call to own for any collector.

Carver: Jeff Faigley

Weight: 10
Price: $275
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Jenzte Drake Mallard

Jenzte,Peoria,Illinois PRICE REDUCED! MW 36
Drake Mallard in original paint as well as condition. Cork body with a nicely carved pine head in wonderful form. Interesting "beaver" tail and very well done scratch paint technique probably painted by Henry Holmes who painted for many fine Illinois River carvers. Ca. 1920

Carver: Jantzen

Weight: 15
Price: $320
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Jess Johnson Hen Merganser

Jess Johnson,Bailey Island,Maine
One of the rarest of the Maine carvers, Jess Johnson from Bailey Island, Maine. This decoy was found on Orr's Island and is believed to be from records of ownership right around Ca. 1920 in outstanding large body form with a lot of in-use gunning wear to the paint as well as a fairly substantial neck repair and at least one replaced eye. The head and bill carving are very detailed and resemble the Mason style which quite a few carvers tried to achieve. Some old paint strengthening to the back as well as around the neck is evident. This is a very nice old working Toller from a very good carver who is known in Maine as such.

Carver: Jess Johnson

Weight: 10
Price: $975
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 JOBES DRAKE REDHEAD

HARRY JOBES,ABERDEEN,MARYLAND
Drake redhead by Captain Harry Jobes of Maryland. Near mint in all respects in O.P. Jobes was one of the carvers that learned his trade in the Madison Mitchell school. Decoy is rigged with a ballast weight and has classic painted eyes. Signed on the bottom in the hand of the maker.

Carver: Jobes, Harry

Weight: 4
Price: $95
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 JOE LINCOLN CANVAS OVER SLAT CANADA GOOSE

JOSEPH LINCOLN,ACCORD MA. PRICE REDUCED!E 12
Joseph Lincoln canvas over slat Canada Goose in original structural condition. Second coat of paint is an old coat by Lincoln himself. This decoy was heavily used to hunt over and shows several shot marks. Paint shows crackling from the weather, but overall a good example of his work.

Carver: Lincoln, Joseph

Weight: 12
Price: $625
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Joe Mumney Bluebill Drake

Joe Momney,Wallaceburg,Kent County,,Ontario (1869-1968)
Bluebill Drake by the late Joe Momney of London,Ontario, Ca. 1950's. In original paint as well as condition. This was a working decoy and is in excellent condition and retains the functional condition in which it was created. For a reference see Ontario Decoys by Bernie Gates. Also,page 70 "Waterfowl Decoys of Southwestern Ontario" by Paul Brisco.

Carver: Joe Mumney

Weight: 15
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Joe Piper Can

JOE PIPER,ST. CLAIR FLATS,Ca. 1905
The form of this early antique from 1905 is great. The decoy is a hollow Canvasback and the entire history is to be seen on the bottom. Branded with "Jim Mcllhinny" and "Hy Dahlka". It says also"Made by Joe Piper approx. 1905, repainted Jim Mcllhinny 1975, Identified by Ben Schmidt for Jim Mc". Repaint was professionally done in 1975 as stated. Wonderful collectible treasure! CARVER:JOE PIPER 1905

Carver: Piper, Joe

Weight: 3
Price: $1500
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 JOHN B. WINTER PINTAIL

JOHN WINTER,BURLINGAME,CA.
JY Drake Pintail by John B. Winter(Cleveland Wrecking Co.,)Burlingame,CA. Near mint O.P. as well as condition.Balsa body retaining the original eyes. Neck filler is missing.See "Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast" by Miller page 190 for more information on this decoy manufacturer. Ca.1947 in great form.

Carver: John B. Winter
Cleveland Wrecking Company
Weight: 10
Price: $345
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 John LaFlair Whistler

John LaFlair,Prescott-Ogdensburg,NY E 17
Thousand Islands working decoy in original paint as well as condition. Decoy retains the original glass eyes and shows obvious wear to the paint and quite a few shot marks all attributed to in-use. This is a solid body Whistler Hen in very nice form by John LaFlair,Circa 1920.

Carver: John LaFlair

Weight: 10
Price: $475
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 John Tax Bluebill Hen

John Tax,West Union,MN., MW 32
Two piece old hollow Bluebill Hen by premiere carver John Tax. Probably a mix of some original paint as well as a repaint to the head. Great little decoy capturing the form that shows once again the talent of this great Minnesota carver. Original condition working decoy would make a great addition to any collection at a very nice price.

Carver: Tax, John

Weight: 08
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 John Tax Goldeneye

John Tax,West Union,MN.MW 23
John Tax decoy in original condition. Was probably originally meant to be a Bluebill, but is a contemporary repaint as a Goldeneye. John Tax is highly sought after by collectors and is thought by most to be the best carver from Minnesota to have ever lived. This is an inexpensive way to own a decoy from a carver who has commanded prices in excess of $100,000!

Carver: Tax, John

Weight: 10
Price: $140
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 John Tax Pair Of Canvas Mallards JY

John Tax,Osakis,MN.
A pair of John Tax canvas Mallards. Excellent original paint and condition. Canvas for this carver and in this condition is very rare. Tax was Minnesota's greatest decoy maker and many of his wooden decoys have sold at auction for in excess of $10,000 plus! Ca. 1938.

Carver: Tax, John

Weight: 10
Price: $2875
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 JOHN WELLS BLUE BILL

JOHN R. "JACK" WELLS,TORONTO,CANADA PRICE REDUCED!C18
Toronto carver and long time guide for the Royal Hunting Party. Some O.P. with restoration to the neck as well as a small portion of the tail. The decoy is stamped on the bottom J.R.W. maker and is a solid body decoy,Ca. 1890.Head may be by Warin as the two carvers knew each other and the bill does look like a Warin head done at the original time of the carving.

Carver: John Wells

Weight: 10
Price: $575
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Ken Anger Black Duck

Ken Anger,Dunnville,Ontario
Ken Anger Black Duck in 95% original paint and 100% original condition. This Dunnville school carver is considered to be the master of the rasp and is considered by many to be the most sought after Canadian carver for collectors. (1905-1961). Great form and is top recommended carver by Kangas/Brisco/Gatee!

Carver: Anger, Ken

Weight: 10
Price: $1350
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Ken Anger Green Wing Teal

Ken Anger,Dunneville,Ontario
Ken Anger(1905-1961) Green Wing Teal in original condition. This is an early example of the carvers work. Nice form showing a limited amount of the carvers rasp work as he was learning the technique. Some paint loss as shown attributed to in-use gunning wear. Purchased several years ago at a John Simpson auction.

Carver: Anger, Ken

Weight: 10
Price: $995
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Ken Anger Hen Mallard

Ken Anger,Dunnville,Ontario,Canada
This is a beautiful wooden solid working decoy by the well documented, late Ken Anger (1905-1961), from Dunnville,Ontario,Canada. Anger decoys in this condition are prized by investment quality decoy collectors from around the world. This is an opportunity to own one of Angers early 1940's treasures. Mr Anger was known as the rasp master. The man I got this decoy from, is in his late 80's and he remembers being with his Dad when they went to Ken's house to buy this and 12 other Mallards. This decoy was hunted over and retired in the 60's and brought into his home with great pride.This is an early example. The paint is 100% original as well as the condition. Measurements are approx. 16" long by 6" in height. Decoy retains the original glass eyes. Documentation reference can be found in Ontario Decoys, Decoys Of Southwestern Ontario And The Men That Made Them, Book #1 as well as book #2.

Carver: Anger, Ken

Weight: 15
Price: $1985
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Ken Greenlee Sleeping Drake Mallard

Ken Greenlee,Burlington,Iowa
Early Drake Mallard sleeper. Ca. 1925 in original paint and rare pose for this carver. Two piece hollow design shows small age crack around the seam with a couple minor rubs to the paint. Tack eyes with bill carving detail. Nice carving detail to the tail feathers. Working decoy has a drilled hole on the bottom. Also noted is a small piece connecting the body to the bill on the underside. Outstanding form in this old toller which is certainly an investment grade decoy.

Carver: Ken Greenlee

Weight: 15
Price: $2175
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 KEN HARRIS BLACK JY

KEN HARRIS,WOODVILLE,NEW YORK
Black duck by popular New York state carver Ken Harris. Bears the Harris stamp on the bottom. Very good O.P. as well as condition with some in-use gunning wear. Retains the original glass eyes with great form and mellow patina. Ca. 1950.

Carver: Harris, Ken

Weight: 0
Price: $200
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Ken Harris Canada Goose

Ken Harris,Woodville,New York
Rare glass eye example of a working Ken Harris Canada Goose with a slightly turned head. This decoy was used to hunt over and as such has a few shot marks, typical although limited in-use gunning wear to the paint as shown. This Harris example also has a hair line crack at the base of the neck along with a couple small minor rubs to the tail.Paint as well as condition is mostly original with the exception of a limited amount of paint touch-up to the neck and to the white patch on the head. This example has the typical Harris keel and is stamped Ken Harris Decoys, Woodville, N.Y. on the bottom. Approx. Length: 22"

Carver: Harris, Ken

Weight: 20
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Ken Harris Drake Canvasback

Ken Harris,Woodville,N.Y.
JY Drake Canvasback by Ken Harris, Woodville,N.Y; balsa hunting model,very good O.P. as well as condition, with some wear to the tips of the paint attributed to gunning use. Small shallow chip to one side of bill, Harris stamp on the bottom in the maker's hand. Ca. 1950.

Carver: Harris, Ken

Weight: 15
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 KEN HARRIS EARLY CORK GOOSE

KEN HARRIS,WOODVILLE,NEW YORK
Earliest work of Ken Harris. O.P as well as mint in all respects. Great shape to the wooden carved neck and head with nice paint as well as great form as shown. Ca. 1930's. A must for any serious Ken Harris collector.

Carver: Harris, Ken

Weight: 7
Price: $300
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Ken Harris Oversized Mallard

Ken Harris,Woodville,New York
Very rare over sized Magnum Drake Mallard working example by famed carver Ken Harris of Woodville, New York. What makes this example of his working decoy series unusual other than the size is the turned head as shown. Length is about 18" from the tip of the tail to the tip of the head. Retains the original keel as well as the glass eyes. Makers stamp as shown on the bottom. A few very minor rubs to the paint attributed to in-use gunning wear. Several to the top of the head along with a few very minor scuffs to the white on the underside of the tail. When I purchased this decoy, my auction notes to myself say MINT. Although I will not describe it that way,as a buyer, it indicates what I thought of it as I was considering the purchase. Very good example of a Ken Harris "Gunner". This should not be for sale long!

Carver: Harris, Ken

Weight: 10
Price: $475
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 KEN KIRBY OWL

KEN KIRBY,EGG HARBOR,NJ.
Large Great Horned Owl in stunning form and fantastic detail by talented carver Ken Kirby. Mint O.P. and condition. Mounted on a wooden stand with a nicely carved head. Signed on the bottom in the makers hand.

Carver: Kirby, Ken

Weight: 5
Price: $495
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Kenneth Huntley Drake Whistler

Kenneth H. "Bud" Huntley,Cananoque Ontario(1934-Present) C 50
This offering is a Drake Whistler by Kenneth H. "Bud" Huntley in original condition a s well as paint. Decoy retains the Ca. 50's original glass eyes in classic Huntley bold paint and great form. Nice addition to any Canadian collection. Decoys in this kind of condition are not usually found done by this carver and are sought after by collectors!

Carver:

Weight: 10
Price: $750
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Kenneth Huntly Bluebill

Kenneth H (Bud) Huntley,Cananoque,Ontario C 45
This working Toller was carved in the late 50's. A hunting partner of "Bud" found a Ken Anger decoy while on a hunting trip on Wolf Island. Bud used that decoy to copy his first "Anger style" decoy that is part of a larger rig to be used for his own personal use. However, being late in his career, the decoy saw little to no actual use and as such is near Mint in all original paint as well as condition. Huntley decoys in this condition are hard to find and are sought after by collectors!

Carver:

Weight: 10
Price: $750
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 L.I. Shorebird Decoy

Attributed to New York,LI.,E 59
This offering is a solid wooden "button" shorebird decoy, probably a Yellow Legs attributed to Long Island,New York, circa 1930.Original paint as well as condition with some paint wear to the bill as well as a couple spots on the body.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $550
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Lacombe Goldeneye Drake Magnum Model

Paul Emile Lacombe,Louiseville,Quebec
Very unusual offering from Quebec decoy carver Paul Emile Lacombe. This is a rare Magnum model working decoy which was done only on a special order basis. Original paint as well as good condition with a certain amount of in-use gunning wear as shown, Crack on the back of the decoy attributed to age. Small shallow loss to the wood on a small section of the tail as shown. 16" Long by 7" Wide. 5" Tall at highest point. An honest decoy from a master carver for a reasonable price!

Carver: Paul LaCombe

Weight: 10
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Louisiana Coot Decoy

Larose,Louisiana
Preening Coot Decoy by B. Chauvin in original paint. Near mint with a couple small paint rubs. Working decoy with glass eyes and outstanding typical Chauvin life like pose. Makers stamp on bottom. Carver: Chauvin, B. 9" Long

Carver: Chauvin, Barry

Weight: 2
Price: $0
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Louisiana Drake Gadwall Decoy

Barry Chauvin,Larose,Louisiana., S8
Important Louisiana decoy hand crafted decoy by very well respected carver Barry Chauvin of Larose Louisiana. Original paint as well as condition and mint in all respects. Retains the original glass eyes and is a solid decoy of a Drake Gadwall. 13 1/2 inches from bill to tail. Chauvin's decoys are hard to get because he is so busy filling orders.

Carver: Chauvin, Barry

Weight: 10
Price: $425
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Low Head Red Head Wolters

Hank Wolters,Algonoc,MI.
Very nicely done low head Drake Canvasback by Hank Wolters which retains the original keel as well as the glass eyes. Some old overpaint to the head as well as the black areas of the breast and tail. Some wear to the paint along the bottom and to the tips of the old paint which are the original areas I believe. This is a good example of an old, Ca. 1940's working decoy used over big water.

Carver: Hank Wolters

Weight: 15
Price: $275
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Lyn Last Works Drake Whistler

Lyn Last Works,(1865-1875),Lyn,Ontario,Canada.
Outstanding example of the first recognized decoy factory in North America, Lyn Last Works. This mint condition example of a Drake Whistler is in mostly original paint some some old T-U to the breast and tail areas. Outstanding find and a highly collectable investment grade decoy. Extremly rare decoy from just across the border and a great addition to any collection. This was sold before I could actually post the decoy!

Carver:
Lyn Last Works
Weight: 10
Price: $1650
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Madison Mitchell Hen Mallard

Madison Mitchell,Havre de Grace,MD.
Madison Mitchell Hen Mallard in original paint as well as condition. Typical form, paint pattern and painted eyes typical of the upper Chesapeake Bay style Mitchell is primarily responsible for. Early example and as such his signature on the bottom is visible, however quite faint. Rigged for hunting with ballast weight which has one nail at each end as well as the hook and ring forward for placement of the decoy line and weight. A couple of very small rubs to the paint which are not significant due to natural handling of the decoy. Near mint example of Mitchell's work.

Carver: Mitchell, Madison

Weight: 15
Price: $195
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Mallard Drake From Quebec

Unidentified Quebec Carver
Unidentified carver from Quebec did this wonderful Mallard Drake in original paint as well as condition. Possibly could have been done by Lionel Nadeau. Small nick to the end of the bill with some in-use wear to the paint as shown, especially noted to the top of the head. Additional photo's upon request available. Very nice form and a great addition to a Canadian collection for a very fair price!

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 15
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 MALLARD WOODWARD'S FACTORY

WOODWARD'S TULE LAKE DECOY COMPANY,SACRAMENTO,CA.
Drake mallard which is Tule Lake Decoy Companies semi-hollow model in excellent O.P and condition. Some gunning wear to the paint.Factory stamp on the bottom with original glass eyes. See "NAFD" page 374 for more information on this company. Ca. 1920-1925.

Carver:
Tule Lake (Woodwards)
Weight: 3
Price: $345
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Mason Blue Wing Teal Drake PL

Mason Decoy Factory,Detroit,MI.
Early standard grade with original glass eyes,Ca.1910. Blue Wing Teal Drake in 100% original paint as well as condition. In-use gunning wear to paint as shown with loss or original factory primer on left shoulder due to knot in wood. Loss of neck filler of about 75%. Head is intact however and is not loose. Small chip on the bottom along the right rear bottom side. Fine feathering and still a good amount of all original paint remaining. 121/2" x 41/2" x 51/2".

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 1
Price: $2700
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Mason Challenge Grade Drake Mallard

Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit,MI. F 10
Ca. 1910 Superb Snakey Headed example in strong highly attentive oriented Challenge style paint. This is the rig mate to the Hen we have listed. Very small ding to the top of the bill as well as a small amount of in-use wear to the tips of the paint as shown. Couple of small paint rubs to the tail area with most of neck filler gone. Fine mellow patina in this highly excellent example of Mason at it's finest!!

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $3775
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Mason Challenge Grade Drake Mallard

Mason Decoy Factory,Detroit,MI. F79 JY
Drake Mallard by Mason Decoy Factory,Detroit,Michigan,Challenge Grade,very good original paint as well as condition, with in-use gunning wear as shown, primarily on the bottom, professional tail chip repair,original glass eyes, detailed bill carving,Circa 1896-1924.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $895
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Mason Challenge Grade Hen Mallard

Mason Decoy Factory,Detroit,MI F 11
Ca. 1910 The best example of a rare and hard to find true Challenge Grade Mason Hen Mallard in original paint as well as mint condition! Masons best Snakey Head style in strong paint with a very deep orange breast color which is a true sign of an old original challenge grade Hen Mallard. One or two very insignificant rubs to the paint. As a reference see Delph's "Factory Decoys" book, page 69. Very difficult example to ever hope to find!

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $8775
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Mason Drake Blue Wing Teal

Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, MI. F40
Mason Blue Wing Teal Standard Grade glass eye drake. This is the rig mate of the Hen which is also listed. Working decoy is outstanding and is in original paint as well as structurally perfect mint condition. Ca. 1890 in outstanding Mason form with a professional repair to the neck filler as well as a very small single spot to the back. Honest decoy of investment grade quality. This species in such great condition is very rare. Feel free to ask questions.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $1875
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 MASON DRAKE CANVASBACK

MASON DECOY FACTORY,DETROIT,MI.
Standard grade Tack-Eye Drake Canvasback by the Mason Decoy Company. Good O.P. as well as condition with moderate in-use gunning wear back to the wood in several spots as shown. Most of neck filler is still present as well as original glass eyes. Age crack on the bottom of the decoy. Ca. 1896-1924.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 6
Price: $485
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 MASON DRAKE CANVASBACK

MASON DECOY FACTORY,DETROIT,MI.
Drake Canvasback by the Mason Factory. This is a Premiere grade Seneca Lake model in very good O.P. as well as condition. Exibits some in-use gunning wear as well as a couple of knots in the wood as shown. The dowel in the head is also exposed slightly. Nice Mason swirl paint on the breast,Ca. 1896-1924.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 6
Price: $875
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 MASON DRAKE CANVASBACK

MASON DECOY FACTORY,DETROIT,MI.
Premiere Grade Seneca Lake model in very good O.P as well as condition. Moderate in-use gunning wear. Decoy showing a couple knots in the wood on the back of the decoy as shown. Ca. 1896-1924.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 7
Price: $750
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 MASON DRAKE MALLARD

MASON DECOY COMPANY,DETROIT,MI.
Late period drake mallard by the Mason decoy company. Standard grade or "Detroit Grade",in very good O.P as well as condition. Some typical in-use wear to the paint. Ca. 1920's.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 3
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 MASON DRAKE MALLARD JY

MASON DECOY FACTORY,DETROIT,MICHIGAN
JY Drake Mallard by Mason decoy factory. Challenge grade with good honest original paint and condition with some in-use wear to several spots on the sides of the decoy. Some to be found on the bottom and head with old small tail chip, two narrow pieces missing near the tail. Nice decoy with original glass eyes and signature bill carving.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 15
Price: $750
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 MASON DRAKE REDHEAD

MASON DECOY FACTORY,DETROIT,MICHIGAN
Late drake redhead by the Mason decoy factory. Standard grade which is known to some collectors as Detroit grade. This ia a glass eye model. Coat of gunning overpaint was taken down professionally to very good to excellent O.P on the body. Ca. 1920, a factory decoy from the history of the beginnings of decoy collecting interests, Market Gunning. Please feel free to ask questions.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 4
Price: $300
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Mason Hen Blue Bill PL

Mason Decoy Factory,Detroit,MI.
Ca. 1920 Hen Blue Bill in original paint as well as condition. The drake examples are plentiful. However, the Hens especially in good condition are much harder to find. Neck filler has been replaced and head was turned slightly left when reset. Good Mason feather detail on this Detroit grade glass eye example. Small knot present on the lower left side with a small nick to the end of the bill with in-use minimal paint loss as shown. Four holes drilled in bottom where weight once was attatched. Very good hard to find Hen example!

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $650
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 MASON HEN MALLARD JY

MASON DECOY FACTORY,DETROIT,MI. F58 JY
Classic premiere grade Hen Mallard in excellent O.P. paint and condition with classic Mason form and appeal.Small thumbnail chip to tail and slight paint rub to top of head. Fine light mellow patina. Light coat of old varnish. Original glass eyes with detailed bill carving. Ca. 1896-1924.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 15
Price: $1695
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 MASON PREMIERE DRAKE BLUEBILL JY

MASON DECOY FACTORY,DETROIT,MI.
JY Drake Bluebill by the Mason Decoy Factory. Premiere grade in excellent O.P. and condition. Moderate in-use gunning wear,Ca. 1896-1924. Bottom has been repainted. Nice example.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $1050
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Mason Premiere Drake Canvasback

Mason Decoy factory,Detroit,MI.
Drake Canvasback by Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit,MI.,Premiere Grade in very good O.P. as well as condition, with some in-use gunning wear as shown to the paint. Some filler has been placed along the neck seam on each side of the decoy which appears to be old and could easily be touched up. Retains the original glass eyes, detailed bill carving typical of Mason Premiers. Ca. 1896-1924. Investment grade decoy for any factory collector!

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 15
Price: $1395
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Mason Seneca Lake Drake Canvasback

Mason Decoy Factory,Detroit,MI.
Mason Drake Canvasback which is a special order Seneca Lake Premiere grade. Excellent original paint as well as condition with some in-use gunning wear as shown. Retains original glass eyes with typical detailed bill carving. Ca. 1896-1924.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 15
Price: $1325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Mason Seneca Lake Drake Canvasback

Mason Decoy Factory,Detroit,MI.
JY Mason Drake Canvasback which is a special order Seneca Lake Premiere grade. Excellent original paint as well as condition with some in-use gunning wear as shown. Retains original glass eyes with typical detailed bill carving. Ca. 1896-1924.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 15
Price: $1325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 MASON STANDARD GRADE DRAKE MALLARD JY

MASON DECOY FACTORY, DETROIT,MI.
JY Drake Mallard Standard or Detroit grade as it is often called. Glass eye model in very good paint as well as condition with some in-use gunning wear. Overpaint previously removed from bottom and a portion of the lower right side of this decoy. Ca. 1920-1924.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 15
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Mason Standard Grade Drake Mallard JY

Mason Decoy Factory,Detroit,MI.
Drake Mallard by the Mason Decoy Factory. Standard or "Detroit Grade" GE model in excellent+++ original paint and condition. Very minor in-use wear. Ca. 1896-1924.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $1025
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Mason Standard Grade Pintail

Mason Decoy Factory,Detroit,MI.
Mason standard grade Hen Pintail, glass eye in excellent original paint. Rich dark patina from natural wear. Some in-use gunning wear to the tips of the paint as noted. Professional repair to both a tight crack on the back and neck filler replacement by Paul Fortin. Bold feathering on back of decoy. Mason Hen Pintails are quite rare and very hard to find in this condition. This one will not last long! Ca. 1896-1924.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 15
Price: $1750
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 MASON STANDARD HEN CANVASBACK

MASON DECOY FACTORY,DETROIT,MI.
Standard or "Detroit" grade hen Canvasback which is the more difficult of the Mason Canvasback species to find. Tack eye model in very good O.P. as well as condition.Some typical old in-use gunning wear to the tips of the paint as shown. Ca. 1896-1924.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 5
Price: $525
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Mason Stripped To Bare Wood

Mason Decoy Factory,Detroit,MI.
Decoy appears to be a Mason Detroit grade which was possibly a Mallard. All the paint is gone which could have been stripped or possibly worn naturally from in-use gunning wear although decoy appears to be completly original as to condition as well as mint. I would tend to lean toward the decoy having been stripped. Good early Mason for a restoration paint project or as a collection piece as is.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 15
Price: $150
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Meldrum Bluebill

ALEXANDER MELDRUM,FAIR HAVEN,MICHIGAN
Bluebill Drake with some working gunning touch-up paint to various areas of the body and head. "Yock" Thomas Meldrum carved a lot of oversized decoys in species popular to hunters who shoot over "big" water. See reference page 122 "Waterfowl Decoys of Michigan" to see a similar style reference. Ca. 1920, this toller was used on Lake St. Clair and as pictured shows the various labels assisting in tracking the history of the bird. Formally in the collection of R.D. Condon, it was purchased at auction in 1990. Nice Michigan antique.

Carver: Meldrum, Alexander

Weight: 15
Price: $275
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 METAL FIELD CANADA GOOSE DANZ

JACOB DANZ CO.,ST.PAUL,MN.
Metal silhouette field Canada Goose decoy by the Danz Factory. Decoy is an old working Toller,Ca. 1885-1915 with a folding head. Excellent original paint and condition with in-use gunning wear.

Carver:
Danz
Weight: 4
Price: $135
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Michigan Unidentified Redhead

UNIDENTIFIED CARVER,MICHIGAN REGION
Great hollow Redhead decoy from an unidentified Michigan carver in bold paint which is original. Structurally sound with ballast weight bearing the initials EDH. On the back of the decoy the carver utilized beautiful comb-painting technique with great skill. This working Toller has a bottom board which is 1/2" thick. Length: 14" Nice Decoy.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 3
Price: $350
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Middle Period DW Nichol Hen Bluebill

DW Davey Nichol,Smith Falls,Ontario
Middle period "DW" Davey Nichol working Hen Bluebill in original paint as well as condition. Very good to excellent condition in this gunning example. 13.5" long with excellent paint swirling technique as well as feather stamping using his cast stamping tool he developed. Caved using white cedar, he used any aged wood he could find such as logs from old buildings which he first trimmed with an axe. He then got the block to the right size using the spokeshave or draw knife. He achieved the raised wing tips with three simple saw cuts, a signature Nichol trait along with the coggling tool used to give the bill root it's distinctive shape. Very nice wet blending paint. 13.5" long.

Carver: Nichols

Weight: 10
Price: $1375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Milwawkee School Ringbill

Milwaukee School Ringbill, Mw 28
Beautifully crafted Ringbill with a cloth covered cork body, cedar bottom board and pine head attributed to the Milwaukee Museum School in the 1930-1940 period. Similar to the factory decoys by CV Wells, this may be a prototype for this factory! Great head as well as all original paint and condition. Note tight age crack across the back.

Carver:

Weight: 10
Price: $295
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Moak Mallard Attributed

ATTRIBUTED GUS MOAK,TUSTIN,WI
Drake mallard in outstanding form. Position and attitude as well as painted tail swirl are all typical of Gus Moak. Old toller has a coat of varnish. Appears to be a small water decoy with no ballast on the bottom as well as overall size of the carving. Length: 16"

Carver: Moak

Weight: 10
Price: $300
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Morning Dove By Casey Edwards

Casey Edwards,Madison,WI.
JY Morning Dove by Casey Edwards of Madison Wisconsin. Mint original paint and condition. Original glass eyes mounted on a wooden base. Very nice work of art!!

Carver: Casey Edwards

Weight: 10
Price: $175
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Mr Z

"Mr. Z Of The Three Jewels Of The Illinois River"
Z carvers as described by Joe French in 1968 ,"as one of three Jewels Of The Illinois River from the 1890's." "Z" carvers are still unknown but the style is that of a thin hollow bird with great balance, symmetry, and very smooth lines, similar in that respect to the later work of Charles Perdew. Some think that Mr. "Z" as shown on plate 413 in Parmalee is the early work of Elliston. Because they came out of the same area as the Mr. "X" decoys, they may have been the work of Dell Woods and/or George W. Cunningham, care takers of the Hennepin Shooting Club where George Sibley was a member. As suggested by Donna Tonelli in Decoy Magazine(July/August '91), Woods and Cunningham likely had a lot of input in the design of the Sibley Factory decoys. They were professional Market Gunners when Sibley was a Chicago businessman and sportsman. Great form and very collectible!

Carver:

Weight: 0
Price: $575
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Mr. Z Bluebill

Mr. Z., 1 of 3 Jewels of the Illinois River MW 6
The so called "Z" carvers are still of unknown origin, but the style is that of a thin hollow decoy with balance,symmetry,and very smooth balanced lines. It is similar to the later work of Charles Perdew. Some think that the Mr. "Z" as shown on plate 413 in Parmalee is the early work of Ellison. It is also possible due to the area they came from, that the work could be possibly attributed to either Dell Woods and/or George W. Cunningham, car stakers of the Hennepin Shooting Club where George Sibley was a member. As suggested by Donna Tonelli in Decoy Magazine (July/August'91), Woods and Cunningham likely had a lot of input in the design of the Sibley Factory decoys. They were professionals in the duck hunting business while Sibley was a Chicago businessman and sportsman.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 0
Price: $250
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 New Jersey Black Duck

Unidentified,New Jersey E 27
Unidentified carver attributed to the New Jersey region. Swimmer in original paint as well as condition. Working decoy may have a small amount of hunter touch-up to the back of the neck as shown. Over sized Black Duck decoy with a tag on bottom that says Ca. 1930 from the Sprague Family Rig. Carver is believed to be from Manahawkin. Body is cork flocked over a hollow cedar body and retains the original glass eyes. Nice East coast working decoy example of an unusual body material combination.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 15
Price: $625
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 New Jersey Black Duck

New Jersey Black Duck, Unidentified Maker, E 17
Over sized hollow style black duck attributed to New Jersey. Done in the hand of an unidentified maker, the body is large, flat bottom and was rigged for hunting. Old second coat of hunter paint strengthening. Detailed carving to the tail and condition is original with retention of the glass eyes.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $190
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 New Jersey Coot

UNIDENTIFIED,NEW JERSEY REGION
Coot decoy in great form and bold paint. Mint and O.P as well with leather strap attatched to the bottom. Excellent paint detail as well as incised wing as well as tail carving. Retains original glass eyes. Signed "NICE" under the tail of the decoy.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 4
Price: $140
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Nichol Decorative Black Duck

DW Nichol,Smith Falls,Ontario
Very rare and unusual Black duck from the decorative period of DW. Mint condition in original paint as well as condition. The feathers appear to be carved, but are actually stamped with a cast stamping tool which is a trick he learned from Addie. This decoy was carved from white cedar with first a draw knife and then the wing tips were shaped using three simple saw cuts. If you look closely you will see the presence of the ridges left by the draw knife on the sides. You can also see the pronounced bill root created by the Nichol coggling tool. Great form in very mellow patina from the shop of DW Davey Nichol.

Carver: Nichols

Weight: 10
Price: $2775
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Nichol Drake Bluebill

Davey Nichol, Smith Falls, Ontario
Davey "DW" Nichol swimming Drake Bluebill in great form in original paint as well as condition. Some nicks and in-use gunning wear to the paint as shown. Retains the original glass eyes and is a very good example of the work of this great Smith Falls carver at a reasonable price.

Carver: Nichols

Weight: 10
Price: $1395
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Norm Hughs Redhead Drake

Norm Hughs,Porthope,Ontario
Redhead Drake by Norm Hughs of Porthope,Ontario Ca. 1950's. Found in original paint as well as conditon. This working decoy is rigged for hunting and was used as such. Very good condition with some very minor wear to the tips of the paint attributed to in-use wear. Some detailed carving to the wings. Additional photo's available upon request.

Carver: Norm Hughs

Weight: 15
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 NOVA SCOTIA EIDER

Important Nova Scotia Drake Eider in O.P as well as condition. Early first quarter century in great form. Highly detailed bill carving with neck and position of head typical of Nova Scotia style as well as size and shape of tail. Head is a little loose and is held in place by a dowel. Whaleback style with flat bottom. Still retains an old ballast weight and a decoy anchor point both front and back typical of tidal decoys. Investment grade antique. Length:16"

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 12
Price: $475
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 NOVA SCOTIA SCOTER

UNIDENTIFIED,NOVA SCOTIA REGION
Unusual white wing scoter which is one of a kind. Appears to be a cork body or possibly stuffed with a dense material before the leather cover was sewn on and painted. The decoy was probably designed to withstand harsh salt water and a great amount of hunting use. Ca. 1940's.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 2
Price: $140
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 NY Turned Head Black

UNIDENTIFIED CARVER,UPSTATE NEW YORK
Vintage working decoy in original paint with a turned head and glass eyes. Small water decoy which retains the old ballast weight and leather strap. Decoy has a fat type head design as well as a whale back form. A few small rubs to the tips of the paint. Body is structurally sound and as such is near mint.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 2
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Ontario Black Duck

Unidentified Eastern Ontario
Very nice sleek Eastern Ontario Black Duck with nice old mellow patina. Original paint as well as condition and as such near mint except for the professional repair to the neck of what was a very fine crack. You have to look closely to see it. Decoy has detailed bill carving and very nice detail to the cheek area as well. Old toller is about 18" long from the tip of the tail to the tip of the bill. Paint feathering is nice touch with some unusual grooving of the wood at the tip of the tail on the top side to replicate wet feathering. Just forward of that the back has a v shaped notch that appears to show the back feathering as raised above the tail feathers. All intricate and nicely thought out.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $350
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Orel LeBoeuf Bluebill Drake

Orel LeBoeuf,St.Anicet,Quebec C 13
Very important and unusual over sized Drake Bluebill by Oreal LeBoeuf of St. Anicet, Quebec,Canada. Carving is Ca. 1930's in original condition with the exception of the bill which has been replaced. Mostly original paint with some old hunter touch-up to the outline of the body,(Black Paint). Rare style with raised back. Small age crack around the neck as well as down the midline of the body as shown.

Carver: Orel Leboeuf

Weight: 10
Price: $1495
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Otto Garren Green Wing Teal

Otto Garren,Canton,IL,PRICE REDUCED! MW 39
Otto Garren (1890-1968) Otto Garren Green Wing teal in outstanding form that this carver was known for in original paint as well as condition.Purchased from Joe French who purchased this hollow body working decoy that was from Garren's personal rig from the carver himself. Garren began carving at the age of 16 and it is estimated he made around 5,000 decoys of which the teal are not as plentiful. The process he used involved joining two hollowed out sections together as seen in the photo's,(seam)with finishing nails. He always used high quality glass eyes and this example retains the original ones. A few rubs to the paint as shown as well as two seperate small cracks around the neck area. Decoy shows a subtle dark olive breast patina and a blackish olive back from age. Very nice collectible for any collection.

Carver: Otto Garren

Weight: 10
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Otto Misch Redhead Drake

Otto Misch,Weale,MI., MW 16
Otto Misch,(1886-1978) from Weale, Wisconsin on Saginaw Bay carved this hollow Redhead Drake. His unique keel like lead weight (which was usually removed when the decoy went to the shelf) is still in place on this old working toller. Otto Misch and Ben Schmidt were the two key carvers in Michigan during the 1930's, and they were hunting companions.

Carver: Otto Misch

Weight: 10
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Oversized Swimming Black Duck Decoy

Blue Hill, Maine, ca. 1939
Vintage oversized raised wing black duck in swimming pose. Fine mellow patina, paint and structure in excellent original condition. Tag on bottom indicates from the rig of Basil Clossen. Maine carver is increasingly recognized as important to the contribution of the recognized masters of the Maine School. Length: 20"

Carver: Robertson, Gerald

Weight: 5
Price: $1250
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 PADCO DRAKE BLUEBILL JY

PASCAGOULA DECOY CO.,PASCAGOULA,MS.
JY Drake Bluebill by the (Padco) decoy company of Pascagoula Mississippi. In very good O.P. as well as condition. Limited in-use wear on the working Toller from the South.

Carver:
Padco
Weight: 10
Price: $195
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 PADCO DRAKE PINTAIL JY

PASCAGOULA(PADCO) DECOY FACTORY,PASCAGOULA,MS.
Very streamlined appearance typical of several species of this Pascagoula company shown as a Drake Pintail in this instance. Excellent O.P. as well as condition. Retains original glass eyes. Ca. 1948.

Carver: