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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		 1/2 Size Cork Decoy Attributed To Walter Ruppel

Walter Ruppel Attributed,Sheboygon,Wisconsin M26
Half size cork black duck decoy attributed to Walter Ruppel of Sheboygon, Wisconsin.Working decoy is original condition as well as paint. Retains the original glass eyes as well as the bottom board. Head is connected with a dowel and swivels slightly, but is not loose! The head carving is very well done in fine detail and the cork has been shaved on both sides of the back to depict feathers as well as a line that runs from the back of the neck to the tail. Also, the same technique has been applied just forward of both shoulders to clearly outline the breast area. This is believed to be a trait that Ruppel used in his early work on a limited basis that he went away from in his later works due to time constraints. Limited examples of this early technique exist!

Carver: Ruppel,Walter

Weight: 15
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 1880 Ontario Redhead

OBW21 Solid bird with Warin style tail, tack eyes in very old working paint. Ontario/ Toronto school profile with great dished cheek face.

Carver: Warin/Ward

Weight: 10
Price: $275
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 1920's Whistler

Attributed Peterborough Boat Works Factory,Peterborough,Ontario FBW 13
12.5" Whistler old working decoy attributed to the Peterborough Boat Works Factory. This decoy shows augured bottom holes which were used to keep the decoy suctioned to the water in rough conditions. Solid block with simple wing carving.

Carver:
Peterborough Canoe Company
Weight: 10
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 1946 Hard Cover LL Bean Book

LL Bean,Freeport,Maine,E-65
Hardcover book in excellent condition called,"Hunting,Fishing and Camping" by LL Bean. This was the 6th and final printing in 1946. This book in it's original form which was first produced in 1942 was authored and is signed by LL Bean himself in his own hand in ink on the inside cover as shown. Very nice piece of LL Bean's history.

Carver:

Weight: 10
Price: $125
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 36

(BW) 36" MODEL MOTOR LAUNCH CIRCA 1910 SOLD BY V.L.&A. FEATURING AN ELECTRIC MOTOR, BRASS PROPELLER, REOSTAT TO CONTROL SPEED, WORKING RUDDER, CUSTOM STAND AS WELL AS THE ABERCROMBIE & PITCH CO., NEW YORK METAL LABEL ON THE STERN. A RARE EXAMPLE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION!!

Carver:

Weight: 10
Price: $3500
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 A.K. Ackerman Blue Goose

A.J. Ackerman,Michigan MBW7
20" hollow Blue Goose carved with a hatchet by the well known Northland Michigan carver. He turned out hundreds of decoys using nothing but a hatchet and they are very distinctive look. He is featured in "Rainbows In The Sky" a book on Michigan Folk Art. This decoy with the set back neck is by far his best work and is all original. A large Goose with a bottom board as shown.

Carver: A.J. Ackerman

Weight: 10
Price: $625
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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		 Addie Nichol Redhead

Addie Nichol,Smith Falls,Ont., OBW12
Important 12" long Drake Redhead by old time Smith Falls,Ontario carver Addie Nichol, uncle of well known carver Davey Nichol. The style of this decoy was once attributed to Bob Jones from Demorestville,Ontario. Recent publications have led to this working toller being identified as the work of the elder Addie,aka James Adam "Addie" Nichol. Decoy is hollow and as such very light showing some wear to the tips of the paint as well as a few shot marks. Note the distinctive swirl as well as feather paint detailing to the back. Great form and a decoy in original paint as well as condition, making this very collectible!

Carver: Addie Nichol

Weight: 10
Price: $535
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Addie Nichol Whistler Drake

Addie Nichol, Smith Falls,ON.,
1948 Drake Whistler working decoy by Addie Nichol of Smith Falls Ontario. 13" solid body from an early period in original paint as well as condition. Note the typical great paint with typical feather carving.

Carver: Addie Nichol

Weight: 10
Price: $495
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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		 Alain McDonald Drake Whistler Wall Placque

Alain McDonald,Riquad,Quebec,MM C1
PRICE REDUCED!!!! Placque carving by Alain McDonald,(1886-1961) from Riquad, Quebec. For reference material please see "Waterfowl Decoy's Of The Montreal Region" by Michel Belisle. Circa 1925. A wonderful attribute of this work is the head which is turned out. This gave the carver a unique ability to create a full, perfectly carved bill for a overall, graceful and realistic look.This carving retains the original glass eyes. A closer look shows this Drake Goldeneye has very detailed carving with artistic feather blending of oils that made MacDonald the "Elmer Crowell" of Canada as quoted by Francois St. Onge. Original condition as well as paint. Small tight crack on the cheek that runs under part of the bill.

Carver: Alain MacDonald

Weight: 10
Price: $575
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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		 Amateur Savoie Mallard

Amateur Savoie,Lower Nequac,New Brunswick,Canada PRICE REDUCED! C 26
This offering is from New Brunswick which is an area from which it is hard to find examples of working decoys. This decoy is a Mallard with rare feather stamping and great form. O.P. as well as condition and structurally sound. Carved bill and low profile make this a very collectable investment quality Maritimes decoy.

Carver: Amateur Savoie

Weight: 10
Price: $300
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 AMATUER SAVOIE CANADA GOOSE

MARITIMES WORKING CANADA GOOSE DECOY, SOLID BODY WITH CLASSIC TWO PIECE HEAD AS WELL AS GLASS EYES. I BELIEVE THE IRON LEGS MAY HAVE BEEN ADDED LATER AND THAT THIS DECOY WAS TURNED OUT IN THE SHOP/BARBERSHOP OF AMATUER SAVOIE OF NEGUAC NEW BRUNSWICK CIRCA 1940. GREAT BODY STYLE WITH RAISED WINGS AND CROSSED WING TIPS AND GREAT FEATHER STAMPING DETAIL. THE BILL APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN REPAIRED AS WELL AS THE BREAST AREA WHICH HAS A SMALL CRACK TO THE SURFACE OF THE WOOD. DECOY IS ABOUT 25" LONG BY 9" IN LENGTH AND THE NECK IS ABOUT 12" HIGH, A GREAT COLLECTIBLE DECOY! COST OF SHIPPING WILL BE ACTUAL COST

Carver: Amateur Savoie

Weight: 10
Price: $750
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 AMATUER SAVOIE HALF DUCK RARE PLAQUE

HAND CRAFTED AMATUER SAVOIE HALF DUCK WALL PLAQUE IN ORIGINAL MINT TO NEAR MINT CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT. SAVOIE IS GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS THE BEST NEW BRUNSWICK CARVER TO HAVE EVER LIVED AND HE IS KNOWN TO ONLY HAVE DONE APPROX. 100 OF THESE WALL PLAQUES. PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO LOOK AT THE BACK WITH ALL OF THE HAND INSCRIBED COMMENTS REGARDING DAY AND TEMPERATURE WHEN THIS WAS CARVED PROBABLY IN THE BACK OF HIS BARBER SHOP. SAVOIE ALSO MADE HIS OWN TOOLS AND THIS PIECE RETAINS THE ORIGINAL GLASS EYES AS WELL AS THE SAVOIE TRADEMARK STAMP. VERY COLLECTIBLE.

Carver: Amateur Savoie

Weight: 10
Price: $575
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Ancient Illinois River Redhead

IBW18 Tiny 11.5" long, extremely hollow, redhead drake. Small size like this usually means 1870-80 period when the ducks were more easily lured by off size decoys. This bird weighs only 12 ounces and may have a hollow head. Rare and interesting folk art.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $185
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 ANCIENT ROOT HEAD MERGANSER NORTH CAROLINA

OUTSTANDING EARLY NORTH CAROLINA ROOT HEAD COOT DECOY IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT, CIRCA 1900 WITH A SHORT TAIL AND A ROUNDED BOTTOM SIMILAR TO A BOAT HULL, OLD BALLAST WEIGHT AS WELL AS LINE TIE HAVE BEEN REMOVED, ABOUT 13" LONG BY 4" WIDE, GREAT FORM AND OLD DRY PATINA, ABOUT AS GOOD AS IT GET'S ON AN OLD ANTIQUE.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $895
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 ANCIENT SEAGULL CONFIDENCE DECOY IN ORIGINAL CONDI

A GREAT RECENT FIND WHICH IS A WELL WEATHERED AND WORN SEAGULL CONFIDENCE DECOY IS FOLK ART AT IT'S BEST, ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT, ABOUT 13" LONG BY 4" IN WIDTH. AGE CRACKS IN THE VERY DRY WOOD AS SHOWN, PAINTED EYES, GREAT FORM. COMES WITH A VERY NICE STAND PAINTED ON THE BOTTOM WITH A FEATHERING APPEARANCE.. ESTIMATED TO BE AROUND 100 YEARS OLD.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $950
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Ancient Shot Gun Shell Belt

Unidentified Attributed to the MidwestM1
A very old and unusual Canvas bird hunters shot gun shell belt with very nicely engraved head of a hunting dog dated 1881. Piece shows some wear to the canvas which would be expected given the age of the belt. A true antique!

Carver:

Weight: 10
Price: $125
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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		 ANGUS LANGILLE WHITE WING DRAKE SCOTER DECOY

MMM5 SOLID BODY WHITE WING DRAKE SCOTER DECOY BY ANGUS LANGILLE, CIRCA 1920 OF BIG TANCOOK ISLAND, NOVA SCOTIA IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT. WHITE PAINT OVER THE EYE AND ON WING IS PROBABLY MORE RECENT. TWO PIECE HEAD HAS AN OLD AGE CRACK BUT IS IN PLACE AND SECURE. TAG ON BOTTOM SAYS IN PART, "ANGUS LANGILLE WAS A FISHERMAN AND HUNTING PARTNER OF MILFORD LEVY. THIS DECOY CAME OUT OF MILFORDS PERSONAL RIG AND WAS PURCHASED FROM A RELATIVE OF MILFORD LEVY. THE HEAD IS CONNECTED WITH A SQUARE METAL SPIKE, TYPICAL OF EARLY TANCOOK DECOYS. THE LEAD WEIGHTED KEEL WAS REMOVED, PROBABLY FOR PRESENTATION PURPOSES.

Carver: ANGUS LANGILLE

Weight: 10
Price: $225
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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 Canada Goose

Animal Trap or Hudson Decoy Factory,Pascagoula,MS.,FJY 4JY
EXTREMELY RARE Canada Goose by Animal Trap or Hudson Decoy Co., Pascagoula, MS., in very good original paint as well as condition with some in-use wear, VAC-STA bottom, factory Goose decoys are very hard to find, glass eyes, the Hudson Decoy Co., had the original patent for the Vac-Sta design and Animal Trap purchased that design along with Hudson's holdings in 1944,C-1944.

Carver:
Hudson
Weight: 10
Price: $895
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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 DRAKE GOLDENEYE

DRAKE GOLDENEYE BY ANIMAL TRAP CO., PASCAGOULA, MS., MODEL D-4 STANDARD IN NEAR MINT O.P. AND CONDITION, GLASS EYES WHICH ARE ORIGINAL, FACTORY STAMP ON BOTTOM, C-1950

Carver:
Animal Trap
Weight: 10
Price: $225
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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 MALLARD PAIR JY

ANIMAL TRAP, PASCAGOULA,MS. S 11 JY
Pair of Mallards by Factory decoy manufacturer Animal Trap of Pascagoula MS. They are model D-45 which are wooden bodies and plastic heads. Excellent O.P. as well as condition. Minimal in-use gunning wear to the tips of the paint. Factory stamp on both bottoms. Ca. 1950.

Carver:
Animal Trap
Weight: 10
Price: $195
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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 Best Canvasback Hen

Art Best,Lake Poygon,WI.,WBW14
Art Best, big solid body Hen Canvasback working decoy which is about 19" long. All original paint as well as condition with the "AHB" brand on the bottom. Circa 1940's.

Carver: Art Best

Weight: 10
Price: $425
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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		 Art Pietraszewski Canvasback Drake

EBW9 Beautiful over sized folk art carving by this well known Depew, NY carver. The protruding leg carvings are his trademark. Mint not rigged condition.

Carver: Art Pietraszewski

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

LAST OF THE LIVING ILLINOIS RIVER CARVERS FEATURED IN PARMALEE AND LOOMIS, ARTHUR BELMELUIK, LOCKPORT,ILLINOIS CIRCA 1950, HOLLOW, 16" LONG BLACK DUCK. ARTHUR, WHO ALSO GOES BY "ARTIE BENNETT" IS THE LAST OF THE CLASSIC ILLINOIS RIVER CARVERS HAVING MADE COMPANY WITH THE LIKES OF PERDEW AND GRAVES. BORN IN 1925, HE ATTENDED AND I HAD THE PLEASURE TO MEET ARTIE AT THIS YEARS NATIONAL DECOY SHOW AND HE VERIFIED THAT THIS IS ONE OF HIS AS WELL AS HIS PAINT. A SLIVER ON THE SIDE OF THE BILL HAS BEEN REPAIRED, HAMMERED LEAD KEEL WEIGHT.

Carver: Arthur Behmetuik

Weight: 10
Price: $335
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Attributed to Gus Nelow Turned Head Can

Attributed to Gus Nelow,WI.,
Attributed to Gus Nelow, turned head preening Drake Canvasback. 17" Winnebago Canvasback in a rare preening position. The decoy came from the Lake Poygon region and came from the 1930's rig of John Buss Sr. One other similar decoy is in the Dasher collection. Solid black in original paint as well as condition with Nelow style speculum.

Carver: Gus Nelow

Weight: 10
Price: $565
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 August Haas Drake Mallard

August Haas,Peoria,IL.,IBW21
15.5" very light hollow Illinois River Drake Mallard by August Haas (1890-1952) in unused original paint as well as condition. Very decent comb painting on the back. This may have also been an unpainted decoy that was later painted by the owner of the decoy after the death of Haas. Never rigged, one coat of paint. Nice bird from a very hard to find Illinois River carver!

Carver: August Haas

Weight: 10
Price: $200
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 August Moak Drake Canvasback

August Moak,Tustin,WI. MW 37
Special order Drake Canvasback used on the Illinois River. Old working decoy is in original paint as well as condition. Comb paint in the style of the great Illinois River carvers. The white on the bottom is old hunter repaint and could be removed. Two sets of rig brands on the bottom say ov5 over WJH. Outstanding untouched Canvasback in Moak's best style!

Carver: Moak

Weight: 10
Price: $2472
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 August Nelow Preening Canvasback Attributed

WBW11 Lake Poygan, Wisconsin preening canvasback hen attributed to August Nelow (1882-1962) from Omron. This decoy was in the rig of Menasha sportsman, John Buss, Sr. (1881-1960) , a contemporary of Nelow. Another similar canvasback with preening head (obviously by the same hand) is in the Dasher collection and is shown of pg. 174 of Ron Koch's Winnebago Lakes book as an unknown. Body form and the speculum painting indicate Nelow, who had several styles of canvasbacks starting in 1909 and extending his carving career into the mid 1950's. This one would fit in the late 1930's. Great piece of Wisconsin folk art in excellent original paint except caulking on neck has been repaired.

Carver: Gus Nelow

Weight: 10
Price: $425
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Avann Black

CLIFF AVANN,TORONTO,ONTARIO(1888-1965)PRICE REDUCED! OBW17
Swimming black duck in original paint with a turned head. Toller has glass eyes and great form with some in use paint wear to the tips of the paint. Head is a little loose with a crack in the neck. Small crack to wing area due to wood shrinkage on right side. Nice old working decoy from Ontario. Length:14"

Carver: Avann, Cliff

Weight: 10
Price: $210
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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		 Backyard Mason Canvasback

Mason,Detroit,MI.,
14.5" small Canvasback from the Detroit factory believed to be a "backyard Mason" based on recent research by Bill Dodge. Nice old paint, may be original on the main body, original condition with painted eyes.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $425
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Backyard Mason Early Canvasback

"Back Yard" Mason,Detroit,MI.,
Very early Canvasback believed to be a "Back Yard Mason" in the Mason/Peterson style body with great old crackled paint. 15.5" and a very regal old working decoy with excellent old dry patina.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $550
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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		 Balsa King Factory Pintail

Balsa King,(Ralston MnFg Co.),Belmont,CA FBW 17
Balsa Pintail decoy from the Balsa King decoy factory of California,Circa 1946-1953. This working decoy looks a bit fragile which might explain why so few have survived. Head rotates. Separate piece to connect tail to decoy. Material is a flocked composition mold. Note crack in bill,(not lose). Unique form that appeals to the eye of the factory collector.

Carver:
Balsa King
Weight: 10
Price: $95
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Balsa Wildfowler Hen Redhead

Old Saybrook Attributed Wildfowler
Balsa Wildfowler Hen Redhead in original condition as well as paint, retaining the original glass eyes, about 14" in length. The stamp is work off, but due to age and other characteristics, I believe this to be Old Saybrook.

Carver:
Wildfowler
Weight: 10
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Barber Pole Duck Call

Unidentified Maker,Barber Pole Duck Call O4 JY
Hand carved early "Barber Pole" style duck call from an unknown carver. Fine detailing in original condition and mint in all respects. Retains the original reed.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $185
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Barn Owl Attributed to the East

EBW43 Small (13" high on stand) barn owl full body carving in natural wood.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $135
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Barney Crandell Curlew

Unknown origin or age but came from the collection of Detroit author Barney Crandall. The dark wood surface is a bit rough and appears to never have been painted. The neck, breast and head is a separate piece of wood with very nice joinery. Wood is fairly light - probably cedar. Big 16" long including bill. This could be a real sleeper.

Carver: Barney Crandell

Weight: 10
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Bavaria Wind-Up Duck Toy

A5 BW This 7" long tin wind-up is marked on its eccentric wheels "MADE IN BAVARIA" which means what it says and was obviouslsy meant for the American market - where most sophisticated "childs" toys came from circa 1880. Nice tiny addition to your decoy collection - and it works, with built-in key wind. Rare and early toy in fine condition.

Carver:

Weight: 10
Price: $160
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Ben Schmidt Canada Goose

Attributed to Ben Schmidt,Detroit,MI. MW 40
Hollow Canada Goose attributed to Ben Schmidt,circa 1945. Schmidt made several styles of Geese and this has the elements of his various styles, but an exact match could not be found in the literature. It has style,balance and is very light and hollow with a great head. The bottom board may have been replaced at one time or covered with a layer of fiberglass for waterproofing. An outstanding Canada Goose.

Carver: Schmidt, Ben

Weight: 10
Price: $1475
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 BEN SCHMIDT CANVASBACK DUCK DECOY

BEN SCHMIDT, CENTER LINE, MICHIGAN CANVASBACK WORKING DECOY, SOLID BODY, ORIGINAL BOTTOM KEEL WITH IN USE GUNNING WEAR TOUCH-UP TO THE PAINT ON THE BILL AS WELL AS BREAST PAINT. ABOUT 16" LONG BY 8" IN WIDTH.

Carver: Schmidt, Ben

Weight: 10
Price: $485
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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		 Ben Schmidt Goldeneye

Ben Schmidt, Detroit,MI.,MBW3
Very early rare style Goldeneye by Ben Schmidt. See the G&S auction catalog in July of 1993, where a very similar decoy, lot #80 was sold for $1320 with buyers premium. Fine carving detail and great patina, near mint original paint, the keel has been removed, and there is an old collector's rubber stamp that says "from the collection of Bernie Galipeali". Typical Ben Schmidt copper line harness.

Carver: Schmidt, Ben

Weight: 10
Price: $1100
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 BEN SCHMIDT REDHEAD HEN

BEN SCHMIDT,CENTERLINE,MI.PRICE REDUCED! MBW4
Detroit Redhead Hen in O.P. as well as overall condition. Rubs to the paint and several small age cracks in the wood. This is attributed to Ben Schmidt's early period work without chisel stamping, but may also be attributed to Ralph Reghi. It is fair to say that decoy identification is not always an exact science! Nice form and retains the original glass eyes.

Carver: Schmidt, Ben

Weight: 10
Price: $825
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Benne Anderson Redhead

Benne Anderson,Toronto,Ontario OBW23
Benne Anderson Toronto Redhead solid block with nice paint possibly a second coat by the original carver and not used much after that.

Carver: Benne Anderson

Weight: 10
Price: $250
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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, (1887-1956), Peoria,Illinois. Canvasback decoy by famed Midwest carver Bert "Chips" Graves with the original Graves weight on the bottom stamped in relief which says G.B. GRAVES Decoy Co. Peoria Illinois. 17" long and hollow, circa 1930. The eyes appear to have been reset at one point and some paint that spilled on the right side of the body was taken off by Paul Fortin. Great paint combing technique by Catherine Elliston who painted this particular work of art.

Carver: Graves,Bert

Weight: 10
Price: $5000
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 BERT GRAVES CANVASBACK

Bert Graves, (1887-1956), Peoria,Illinois. Canvasback decoy by famed Midwest carver Bert "Chips" Graves with the original Graves weight on the bottom stamped in relief which says G.B. GRAVES Decoy Co. Peoria Illinois. 17" long and hollow, circa 1930. Great paint combing technique by Catherine Elliston who painted this particular work of art.

Carver: Bert Graves

Weight: 10
Price: $3000
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 BERT GRAVES CANVASBACK

Bert Graves, (1887-1956), Peoria,Illinois. Canvasback decoy by famed Midwest carver Bert "Chips" Graves with the original Graves weight on the bottom stamped in relief which says G.B. GRAVES Decoy Co. Peoria Illinois. 17" long and hollow, circa 1930. Great paint combing technique by Catherine Elliston who painted this particular work of art. GREAT SCRATCH PAINT!

Carver: Bert Graves

Weight: 10
Price: $3500
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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 CANVASBACK

Bert Graves, (1887-1956), Peoria,Illinois. Canvasback decoy by famed Midwest carver Bert "Chips" Graves with the original Graves weight on the bottom stamped in relief which says G.B. GRAVES Decoy Co. Peoria Illinois. 17" long and hollow, circa 1930. Great paint combing technique by Catherine Elliston who painted this particular work of art.

Carver: Bert Graves

Weight: 10
Price: $3500
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 BERT GRAVES DRAKE CANVASBACK

Bert Graves, (1887-1956), Peoria,Illinois. Canvasback decoy by famed Midwest carver Bert "Chips" Graves with the original Graves weight on the bottom stamped in relief which says G.B. GRAVES Decoy Co. Peoria Illinois. 17" long and hollow, circa 1930. Great paint combing technique by Catherine Elliston who painted this particular work of art.

Carver: Bert Graves

Weight: 10
Price: $3000
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Bert Graves Drake Mallard

G. BERT "CHIPS" GRAVES, (1887-1956),PEORIA,IL.,IMM1
HOLLOW DRAKE MALLARD BY BERT GRAVES OF PEORIA,ILLINOIS IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT, ABOUT 17" IN LENGTH. GRAVES WAS A CARPENTER AS WELL AS A POLICEMAN BEFORE HE BEGAN TO CARVE DECOYS. THE ORIGINAL WEIGHT IS STILL ON THE BOTTOM AND SAYS,"G.B. GRAVES DECOY CO. PEORIA, ILL. STAMPED IN RELIEF, SEE LOOMIS PAGE 312. GRAVES COPIED ELLISTON'S PATTERNS AND APPLIED THE BASE COAT FOR PAINTING WHICH WAS DONE IN THIS CASE BY CATHERINE ELLISTON WITH HER FINE COMBINATION OF BRUSH STROKES DONE IN FREE HAND AND A GREAT COMBING TECHNIQUE. VERY GOOD EXAMPLE OF THIS CARVERS WORK! SMALL CHIP TO THE TAIL WITH SOME RUBS TO THE PAINT ATTRIBUTED TO IN-USE GUNNING WEAR.

Carver: Bert Graves

Weight: 10
Price: $6000
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 BERT GRAVES HEN MALLARD

Bert Graves, (1887-1956), Peoria,Illinois. Hen Mallard decoy by famed Midwest carver Bert "Chips" Graves with the original Graves weight on the bottom stamped in relief which says G.B. GRAVES Decoy Co. Peoria Illinois. 17" long and hollow, circa 1930. Great paint all original as well as condition.

Carver: Bert Graves

Weight: 10
Price: $6000
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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		 Best Decoy Factory Canvasback Drake

Best Decoy Company,New York,New York FBW 11
Very rare example of a cork Best Decoy Company decoy produced between 1890-1910 in original paint as well as condition. The cork is rough ground and combined with binder material to give the decoy at first glance a smooth look. Note the weights on the bottom with the name of the company and the abbreviations "reg. U.S. pat. off." The symmetry of this decoy suggests that machinery was used in the production process.This same model is shown on page 67 of Ken Trayer's book, except this one is original paint with very attractive comb paint on the back of the decoy. Great find for any factory collector!

Carver:
Best Decoy Company
Weight: 10
Price: $295
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Bill Cooper Black Duck

Bill Cooper, Verdun,Quebec, Canada C17
Bill Cooper working Black Duck in original paint as well as condition. Some rubs to the paint as shown attributed to in-use gunning wear to the tips of the paint. Very detailed hand painted feathering and typical raised wing carving. 45 degree turned head with nail bill and incised nostril carving at the top of the bill. Dowel capped on the bottom to keep the head in position. Several small holes on the bottom where a keel was once a part of this working decoy. About 15" Long by 7" in width at the widest point. Very, very good example of the work of Bill Cooper!

Carver: Cooper, Bill

Weight: 10
Price: $850
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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 Enright Cork Black Duck

Bill Enright (1913-1979) from Maumee Bay, Toledo, was easily the most notable carver from Ohio. This cork body black duck made in the 1930-40 period is typical of his work, almost all of which was with cork bodies and beautifully carved heads. Classic working decoy all original. In 1948 Bill Enright went east to enter the National Decoy Carving Contest pulling a few decoys out of his working rig (rather than special "show" decoys). He took more prize ribbons in that contest than the reigning champion, Shang Wheeler from CT. See page 140 of DECOYS OF THE MISSISSIPPI FLYWAY by Haid for the Enright black duck that is in Alan Haid's collection.

Carver: Bill Enright

Weight: 10
Price: $165
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Bill Enright Drake Pintail

Bill Enright,Toledo,Ohio,JY
Drake Pintail by William (Bill) Enright of Toledo, Ohio, in very good original paint as well as condition, with some in use gunning wear, cork body/pine head, glass eyes, Bill is the most prominent decoy carver from Ohio and hunted the shores of Lake Erie, he won the top honor in the 1948 Ward Brothers carving competition, nice high head with detailed carving, C-1940's.

Carver: Bill Enright

Weight: 10
Price: $425
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Bill Geonne Cinnamon Teal

WBW 2 15" long cinnamon teal signed W.R.G. on the bottom by this talented California carver. Mint condition.

Carver: Goenne, Bill

Weight: 10
Price: $285
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Bill Geonne Turned Head Blue Wing Teal

Bill Geonne,King City,CA.,W-14, MM
Mint condition Bill Geonne turned head Blue Wing Teal in original paint as well as condition. Very nice detailed paint with glass eyes and detailed bill carving. Keel on the bottom with two stamps, WRG and HALL.I really like this carvers ability!

Carver: Goenne, Bill

Weight: 10
Price: $150
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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		 Bill Hornsby Black Duck

Bill Hornsby,N.J.EBW36
Classic hollow New Jersey Black Duck carved by Bill Hornsby. Very old decoy with shoe button eyes. Has two tags on the bottom with the name Hornsby on the bottom. Classic tail carving.

Carver: Bill Hornsby

Weight: 10
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Black Bellied Plover Decoy

Unidentified,New Jersey/L.I.,EMM5
THIS DECOY IS SOLD! Very old Black bellied Plover decoy that has excellent form in old dry original paint with tack eyes. I believe eyes are original and the bill which is slightly separated is an old replacement I believe. This old working decoy shows traits of several carvers from either New Jersey or possibly Long Island. The seller attributed the decoy to Joe King of Weretown New Jersey, but I think the decoy for one thing may be older. In any event I will let the buyer have their own opinion on this one and I am prepared to dicker on this as long as the offer is fair! C-1890-1910. About 9" long from the tip of the tail to the top of the head.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $125
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Black Duck By Downeast Sportcraft

Downeast Sportcraft,Freeport,Maine,JY F11
Swimming Black Duck in typical form for the Downeast Sportcraft Company of Freeport,Maine. Excellent original paint as well as condition, glass eyes, factory stamp, age crack on lower bottom side, a very nice example, see "NAFD" page 120 for an example of this decoy, C-1946-1950.

Carver:
Downeast Sportcraft
Weight: 10
Price: $395
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Black Duck by Hank Mears

Hank Mears,New Jersey EBW28
New Jersey Black Duck carved by Hank Mears and made in the style of the Susquehanna Flats. Great "swimming form in original paint as well as condition.

Carver: Hank Mears

Weight: 10
Price: $265
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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 Canada Goose

Blair School Canada Goose,Unidentified Carver E 22
Wonderful and important preening Canada Goose in the style of the Blair School. Great form, 20" long. As shown, worn to the wood but simply exquisite! Carved initials as well as location on the bottom, MLK Klock Pt. Working floater decoy retains the original glass eyes and is just an honest decoy in original paint as well as condition as found.

Carver:

Weight: 10
Price: $650
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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		 Blue Bill Drake Alain MacDonald

Alain MacDonald,Riguaud,Quebec,P.Q PRICE REDUCED! C9
Blue Bill Drake working decoy attributed to the work of Alain MacDonald with some small spots of hunter touch-up. Original condition two piece hollow design with great rasp work detail. Retains the original glass eyes and wonderful form of a talented Valley Field carver. This is a very nice old decoy!

Carver: Alain MacDonald

Weight: 15
Price: $295
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 BLUE WING TEAL MASON DETROIT GRADE

BLUE WING TEAL BY MASON, DETROIT,MICHIGAN, STANDARD GRADE IN EXCELLENT ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT EXCEPT FOR THE NECK FILLER HAVING BEEN REPLACED BY A PROFESSIONAL, STRONG FEATHERING DETAIL AND WING PATCHES, INVESTMENT QUALITY. C-1896-1924

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $3850
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Bluebill by Budgeon Sampier

Budgeon Sampier,Algonac,MI. M2
Bluebill by Budgeon Sampier,Algonac,Michigan school of carvers. St. Clair flats, circa 1900 with painted eyes, old working paint and 3/8th's bottom board. Nice Folk art decoy!

Carver: Budgeon Sampier

Weight: 10
Price: $395
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Bluebill By Spiller

IBW14 Spiller carved this beautiful Bluebill drake circa 1960's in the traditional hollow center seam style of Perdew and carved his name in the lead weight mold as did Perdew. A working bird equal in quality the the earlier masters of the Illinois River - rigging still attached.

Carver: Spiller

Weight: 10
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Bluebill Drake by Frank Schmidt

Frank Schmidt,Centerline MI., M5
Bluebill Drake by Frank Schmidt of Centerline,Michigan in original paint as well as condition. Circa 1930 with the original glass eyes, excellent condition.

Carver: Schmidt,Frank

Weight: 10
Price: $995
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Bluebill Drake by Robert Barker

Robert Barker,Saginaw Bay,MI. M10
Bluebill Drake carved by Saginaw Bay carver Robert Barker circa 1940. Original paint as well as condition with the original glass eyes. A decoy in nice form in excellent condition.

Carver: Robert Barker

Weight: 10
Price: $1200
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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 from Milford CT. School

Unidentified Maker,Milford Ct. School,EBW31
Preening old Bluebill working decoy from the Milford Ct., school of carvers. Believed to be around Circa late 1800's in original condition with a second coat of paint evident.Retains the original tack eyes. 11" long.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $275
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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 Birchler Black Duck

Robert Birchler, Syracuse,N.Y.,MM
Outstanding and important Black Duck by Robert Birchler of Syracuse, New York in original condition as well as paint. Circa 1958 carved and then given as a gift to Bob Kerr. Signed by Kerr on the bottom. Birchler worked and learned to carve in the shop of Ken Harris. This is a late season red legged Black duck in outstanding form with a turned head and dip in the shoulder to the right. Detailed bill carving with some rubbed to the paint as shown as the decoy was rigged and hunted over as such. Tight age crack around the neck.

Carver: Robert Birchler

Weight: 10
Price: $485
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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		 Bob Kerr Working Broadbill

Bob Kerr, Smith Falls,Ontario C18
Working Broadbill working decoy with bottom keel stamped by the maker as shown. Bob Kerr began carving decoys in 1959 and learned from the famed Davey Nichol among others. He has his own refined style of detailing in the carving of the feathers which is both attractive as well as realistic. His hunting decoys, like his decorative birds, are quite detailed both in regards to carving as well as paint. Bob uses a bandsaw to cut the basic shape and then all hand tools to "roll" the sides of his decoys and to do the extensive wing shaping.This decoy is done in well aged cedar that probably came from an old barn.Solid body in original paint as well as condition, retaining the original keel and glass eyes. Investment grade decoy in mint to near mint condition.

Carver: Bob Kerr

Weight: 10
Price: $995
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Bob Tail Michigan Whistler

Unidentified Hand, Attributed to Michigan MBW12
Over sized Bobtail Michigan Golden Eye Drake in original paint as well as condition. 16" long with folky inlet head and great paint. Tack eyes in Down River Detroit style.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Boy Lake MN. Mallard Drake

Plump Mallard drake from Boy Lake, MN. that shows strong influence of Minnesota carver John Tax.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $165
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Brad Snodgrass Yellowlegs

Brad Snodgrass,Junction City,CA. WBS 5
Another antique style bird from the same piece of old fir as the others. This one is a rendition of an old Lesser Yellowlegs. The cracks and checks in this bird are intentional as well, and truly help give it the appearance of a bird 100 years old.

Carver: Brad Snodgrass

Weight: 15
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Brant Fraser River

Brant Fraser River Region,British Columbia WBW 3
This offering is a wonderful old working Brant decoy in original condition with a high neck and head done by a talented but unidentified maker. The neck and head are removable for transport to the hunting grounds and was designed this way. Ca. early 1900's in great form with a paddle tail and just great lines in this Brant decoy! Outstanding folk art from British Columbia,Canada.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $285
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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 Columbia Hen Pintail

Unidentified British Columbia Pintail C6
Very nice hollow British Columbia Hen Pintail in original paint as well as condition. Nice sleek form with an original 1/2" bottom board as well as the original glass eyes. Circa 1930's with rubs to the paint especially the head which is well worn as shown attributed to in use gunning wear. Very nice feather paint with an old leather strap on the front bottom, a hook on the tail and a small ballast weight at or near the center point. The bottom also shows the original nails that connected the bottom board to the carving.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $225
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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		 Bruce Chidester Drake Mallard

Bruce Chidester,Burlington,IowaPRICE REDUCED!! M83
Drake Mallard sleeper in outstanding form and bold wet over wet paint blending technique. Extreme detail to individual feather carving on both the primary as well as secondary feathers. Glass eyes,bill carving and great rasp work to the head. Inscribed on the bottom "First Place Decoy Iowa State Carving Show 1983". Several small chips to the tips of the tail feathers. A great decoy for those who appreciate decoy carving as an art form as this Mallard is fantastic!

Carver: Bruce Chidester

Weight: 10
Price: $675
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 BUD TULLY BLACK DUCK

James "Bud" Tully (1918-1973) Peterborough, Ont. is recognized as one of the finest Ontario carvers who made only working birds and mainly for his own rig. His decoys are hollow (augered like the Peterborough Canoe works decoys) and exhibit perfect balance and deep rasp work. A very hard decoy to find if you are collecting the important Ontario carvers. The paint on this black duck had an over wash which has been largely removed down to the original paint. There is a thin bottom board screwed in covering the auger holes. This was probably done by Tully in one of his experiments with floatation. It also has Tully's leather ties for a swing weight, an unusual feature for a decoy made this far from Hamilton. Decoy dates to late 1930s or 1940. See Traditions in Wood, pg.94; Ontario II, pg.99 &100; Great Lakes Decoys,

Carver: Bud Tully

Weight: 10
Price: $525
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Bud Tully Black Duck

Bud Tully,Peterborough,Ont.,Canada PRICE REDUCED! OBW8
Black Duck by Bud Tully,Ca.1935. Hollow working decoy with a really great surface. Detailed carving to the primary and secondary feathers. Wonderful form with an old light olive wash that is mostly worn back to the original surface. Retains thew original glass eyes and is structurally all original. Just a real nice Canadian decoy for any collector!

Carver: Bud Tully

Weight: 10
Price: $575
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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		 Bundgeon Sampier Red Head

Bundgeon Sampier,Detroit,MI.,
Bundgeon Sampier, (1870-1928), made this thin shell hollow Red Head circa 1900-1910 in the Toronto style but he lived just outside of Detroit in Marine City, Michigan and this particular decoy is from a rig that was hunted over in Saginaw Bay. The cast aluminum keel is similar to that used by Otto Misch. His unique style is instantly recognized by the bill extending to the top of the head. Rough old paint, but great form!

Carver: Budgeon Sampier

Weight: 10
Price: $185
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Burt Lang Mallard Hen

Burt Lang,Horicon,Wisconsin M74
Burt Lang Mallard Hen in his best folk art form from lower Wisconsin. Burton Lang, Horicon Marsh, recognized in the second edition of Ron Koch's Wisconsin book. A very early influential Midwest carver. Few examples of this style exist for sale.

Carver: Burt Lang

Weight: 10
Price: $750
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Burton Lang Drake Canvasback

Burt Lang,Horicon Marsh,WI.,
16" Canvasback Drake in Lang's best form with restored paint. This carver is featured in Ron Koch's second edition of Winnebago Lake Decoys. This is the only Canvasback Drake that we know of in this style. Most of this carvers work were Black's and Mallards.

Carver: Burt Lang

Weight: 10
Price: $525
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Burton Lang Drake Mallard

Burton Lang, Horicon Marsh, Wisconsin
16.5" long Mallard in original paint by Burton Lang of Horicon Marsh Wisconsin circa 1920. Not the typical Lang embedded Crow weight on the bottom. There is an old coat of varnish over the body which could likely be removed with denatured alcohol.

Carver: Burt Lang

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

Burton Lang,Horicon Marsh,WI., WBW18
When Ron Koch put out a second edition of his Wisconsin book, the only addition was for this important carvers works. Original condition as well as paint with a light coat of varnish. Decoy is patterned after the Petersen Factory with Evans style paint. The speculum and the inlet strip are unique to Lang, even though this is not his most folky work.

Carver: Burt Lang

Weight: 10
Price: $275
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 C.M. Hoop Hen Mallard

Arributed to C.M. Hoop,Illinois
This hollow two piece Hen Mallard decoy has a tag on the bottom that says C.M. Hoop who may be an old Illinois River carver who I am just not familiar with, circa around 1940 all original condition as well as paint. Retains the original glass eyes, the bottom ballast weight has been removed and the neck is a little loose, but does not move more than 1/4". Very nice old Illinois River working decoy.

Carver: C.M. Hoop

Weight: 10
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 C.R.

WMM3*** C. R. "SPEED" LEMKE HEN MALLARD CIRCA 1940 IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT WITH SOME FLAKING BEGINNING TO OCCUR ON THE FRONT BREAST AS WELL AS THE 3/4" BOTTOM BOARD. GREAT FORM WITH THE BALLAST WEIGHT STILL IN PLACE SET INTO THE BOTTOM. THREE PIECE DECOY WHICH IS ABOUT 12" LONG AND JUST A VERY GOOD EXAMPLE OF THIS CARVERS WORK WITH THE WRITING IN PENCIL ON THE BOTTOM, C. R. "SPEED" LEMKE MILWAUKEE OMRO MALLARD. NICE WISCO DECOY!!

Carver: Speed Lemke

Weight: 10
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 C.V Wells Milwaukee Drake Bluebill

C.V. Wells Factory, Milwaukee,WI.
15.5" long all original paint as well as condition with very sharp Factory stamp on the bottom. Note the detailed bill carving.

Carver:

Weight: 10
Price: $395
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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		 California Factory Pintail Hen

FBW 19 18 " long factory Pintail Hen from California with shallow sing carvings on the back. Maker has not been identified but appears to be from the 1930-40 period. All original - glass eye.

Carver:

Weight: 10
Price: $135
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 California Hollow Goldeneye

WBW 1 13.5" hollow with high seam Goldeneye Drake from California with excellent wing carvings in the style of "Fresh Air Dick" Janson. Great patina on the original paint.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $695
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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 DECOY ATTRIBUTED TO THE MARITIMES

OLD WORKING CANADA GOOSE DECOY, SOLID BODY ATTRIBUTED TO THE MARITIMES IN OLD DRY PATINA, ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT, CIRCA 1920. SEVERAL KNOTS IN THE WOOD, ONE ON THE BACK AS WELL AS TWO ON THE BOTTOM WHICH ARE IN PLACE, TWO PIECE HEAD TYPICAL OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, NECK TO TOP OF HEAD IS 9", SO HIGH HEAD, 20" LONG BY 8" IN WIDTH, FLAT BOTTOM. PRICE ON THIS DECOY FOR SHIPPING WILL BE BASED ON ACTUAL COST TO LOCATION.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $350
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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		 Canvasback Twin Lakes Gun Club

Twin Lakes Gun Club,Los Banos,CA. W JY 1
Drake Canvasback used on the Twin Lakes Gun Club, in the grasslands area just south of Los Banos California. Excellent original paint and condition. Bill carving with the original glass eyes. Made from western red cedar with the club brand on the bottom. A very nice Canvasback!!

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $150
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 CAPE COD EARLY SHOREBIRD DECOY

EARLY CAPE COD WORKING SHOREBIRD DECOY IN MOSTLY ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS ORIGINAL PAINT. NECK HAS A TIGHT CRACK AS SHOWN AS WELL AS A SMALL CHIP UNDER THE FRONT OF THE BILL WHERE A SMALL NAIL WAS PLACED TO KEEP THE NECK IN PLACE, BILL IS LIKELY NOT ORIGINAL AND IS LOOSE BUT SECURE, CIRCA 1900, ABOUT 11" BY 2" DOES NOT INCLUDE STAND. NO EYES.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $450
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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 Snow Goose

FBW 20 Waxed lithographed cardboard with wire stretcher from Carry lite factory, this is a very rare stick up decoy in excellent condition.

Carver:
Carry-Lite
Weight: 10
Price: $125
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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		 CARRY-LITE WAXED GEESE

CARRY-LITE DECOY FACTORY,MILWAUKEE,WI. F47
Rare vintage period standing waxed Canada Geese from Carry-Lite of Milwaukee Wisconsin. Set of six in O.P. as well as mint condition in all respects. An outstanding example for this factory. Set of six with original stakes and all are marked with the makers stamp on the inside. Approx. size: 20" high. Heads were made to be placed in several positions when placed in the field including sentry,upright,feeding,etc. Sold as a set.

Carver:
Carry-Lite
Weight: 15
Price: $125
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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		 CEDAR DRAKE CANVASBACK BY FAMED CARVER KEN HARRIS

CEDAR DRAKE CANVASBACK BY KEN HARRIS, WOODVILLE,NY IN NEAR MINT ORINAL PAINT AS WELL AS CONDITION., HAIRLINE CRACK TO THE NECK, WONDERFUL SCRATCH PAINT, ORIGINAL GLASS EYES, DETAILED BILL CARVING, HARRIS STAMP ON THE BOTTOM, NEVER BEEN RIGGED, THE ORIGINAL OWNER PURCHASED THIS DECOY DIRECTLY FROM KEN HARRIS.

Carver: Harris, Ken

Weight: 10
Price: $395
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Challenge Grade Mason Drake Mallard

Mason Decoy Factory,Detroit,MI., JY M01
Drake Mallard by Mason Decoy Factory, Challenge Grade in excellent original paint as well as condition, with some in-use gunning wear as shown, professional repair to crack along the back by Paul Fortin, Circa 1920-1924.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $1875
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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 Blue Wing Teal

Charles "Charlie" Buchanan,North Augusta,Ontario C 48
Late famed Ontario carver Charles Buchanan,1911-1990. One of the best examples of his work I have seen in mint condition and all original paint. Buchanan was a protege of Ferman Eyre a noted carver from Brockville,Ontario. This Blue Wing Teal has a very small crease on the head near the bill as shown. Signed in the makers hand in paint. This is the exact decoy pictured in the book, "Decoys of the Thousand Islands", page 138 shown with the Drake. This is a very rare example of a Buchanan decoy!

Carver: Charles Buchanan

Weight: 10
Price: $1250
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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 Hart 1/2 Flying Mallard

Charles Hart,Gloucester,MA.,RM 20E
A Charles Hart Mini flying Drake Mallard cut in half for mounting on a wall.Mint or near mint condition with no flaws noted in original paint as well as condition.

Carver: Hart, Charles

Weight: 10
Price: $350
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Charles Hart Drake Wood Duck

E-101 Charles Hart,Glouchester,MA.
Charles Hart standing solid body Wood Duck in original condition as well as paint. Carving is circa 1920 and is about 12" long. Great paint blending technique that Hart was known for with detailed raised primary wing feathers. Detailed bill carving, a little loose at the connections to the pegs on the stand. Great example of this very collectible carvers work!

Carver: Hart, Charles

Weight: 10
Price: $4000
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Charles Schoenheider Drake Mallard

Charles Schoenheider,Sr.,Peoria,Il. IBW11
Charles Schoenheider Sr., Mallard Drake in an old second coat of gunning paint. The eyes have been replaced and a professional repair was done to a chip on one side of the bill. Still, all in all a very good decoy that represents a work by the master of Illinois river carvers and a way to own a treasure at a price that makes that possible!

Carver: Charles Schoenheider

Weight: 10
Price: $495
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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 Schoenheider Sr.Hen Mallard

Charles Schoenheider Sr.,Peoria,IL.,
Charles Schoenheider Sr. Hen Mallard working decoy in the style and form of this master carver repainted by Bud Hinck. Condition of this old working decoy is excellent retaining the original glass eyes. The weight on the bottom of this hollow rounded bottom decoy has been removed.

Carver: Charles Schoenheider

Weight: 10
Price: $450
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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 Drake Mallard M32
Nice Drake Mallard in precise form and outstanding bold paint. Comb painting on the body and Mason type swirl technique on the breast. Bill detailing with original glass eyes. Original paint as well as Mint condition. A very nice addition to any collection. Signed on the bottom in the makers hand.

Carver: Moore, Charlie

Weight: 15
Price: $195
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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		 Chester Schutte Pr. Canvasbacks

Chester Schutte,Braddock Bay,Rochester,NY.,JY,
Pair of Chester "Chet" Schutte Canvasbacks, Braddock Bay (Lake Ontario) near Rochester, NY., very good (Drake) to excellent (Hen) original paint as well as condition, with some in-use gunning wear on sides of Drake, graceful high heads with detailed bill carving, glass eyes, rasp finish, keels have been removed, these decoys are from my personal collection, circa 1930's.

Carver: Chester Schutte

Weight: 10
Price: $895
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Chris Craft Swimming Black Duck

Chris Craft,Christopher "Columbus" Smith M80
Alert Swimming Black Duck working decoy that was originally identified by Guyette and Schmidt as a Toby Meldrum. I think this is incorrect as the Saginaw Bay book shows this decoy as a Chris Craft(Christopher "Columbus" Smith) decoy. Very old worn paint as shown on a very thin shell, thin bottom board with a nice neck, pinched breast, tack eyes and a carved egg tooth. Great form and just a wonderful collectible decoy showing even wear and great patina! 17.5" Long and only 5.5" wide.

Carver: Chris Smith

Weight: 10
Price: $625
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Chris Craft Swimming Black Duck

Chris Craft Boat Works,Christopher "Columbus" Smith

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Weight: 10
Price: $625
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Chris Decoy Company Pintail

Chris Decoy Company,Sacramento,CA.
Drake Pintail by this west coast factory. This sheet metal decoy was pressed into the shape of a duck forming a shell which would rest on a single stake pushed into the mud. About 15" long in original paint as well as condition with a few small minor spots of surface rust to the metal. Has the company name and patent number stamped into the outside of the metal on the right rear flank.

Carver:
Chris Decoy Company
Weight: 10
Price: $185
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Chris Smith High Head Canvasback Hen

Chris Smith,Algonac,MI.,
Chris Smith high head Canvasback. 17" very thin shell, long neck from the shop of Christopher Columbus Smith. One of several carvers who made this style of St. Claire Flats decoys. Chris Smith owned Chris Craft boat works and this is a nice example of his work in old working paint.

Carver:

Weight: 10
Price: $550
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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 Smith Snakey Black Duck

Chris Smith.St. Claire Flats,MI.,MBW10
Chris Smith or Toby Meldrum Snakey Head Black Duck, 17" with very thin shell. Shown in several books as a Toby Meldrum, recent articles have attributed these to Chris Smith. Meldrum worked in the Chris Craft Boat Shop along with several other carvers. Neck has been repaired and this is common with these due to the thin neck exposure. See page 147 of Michigan to St. Claire book.

Carver: Chris Smith

Weight: 10
Price: $425
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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		 Christie Brothers Whistler Drake

Christie Brothers,Bay Shore,MI.,MBW17
Solid cedar Whistler Drake attributed to the Christie Brothers of Bay Shore, north of Bay City Michigan, probably made prior to 1900. The very unusual paddle tail feature was used on many of their early decoys. See Saginaw Bay book by William Stout which offers a great background on these three bachelor carvers. The decoy has great form with a demure face,tack eyes and a dog bone weight. The head is pegged to the body and is removable.

Carver: Christie Brothers

Weight: 10
Price: $295
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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		 Classic Battery Canvasback

Unidentified Carver,Maryland Attributed SEBW44
Classic Battery solid body Drake Canvasback carved with a draw knife and un sanded. 16" long and similar to the work of Doug Jester and probably older.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $125
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 CLIFF FOSTER CANADA GOOSE HAMPTON BAYS NEW YORK

CLIFF FOSTER CANADA GOOSE DECOY, HAMPTON BAYS, OVERSIZED. INLET LEAD WEIGHT WITH A HOLE FOR USE AS A STICKUP OR A FLOATER. ORIGINAL PAINT WITH LIGHT TOUCH-UP TO THE BLACK NECK SEAT AND HEAD. A MERGANSER FROM THIS LESSER KNOWN LONG ISLAND CARVER SOLD FOR $3800 IN 2005 AT AUCTION. SHIPPING WILL BE DONE AT ACTUAL COST.

Carver: Cliff Reinsager

Weight: 10
Price: $695
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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!

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Weight: 1
Price: $5
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Clovis LeFebvre Mini Drake Mallard

Clovis LeFebvre,Alexamdria Bay,N.Y.
7" Miniature Drake Mallard by Clovis LeFebvre, circa 1900 in original paint as well as condition. Flat bottom with outstanding cheek carving and great comb paint to the body which is unusual in a mini, with painted eyes. Very nice and important piece of Folk Art!

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Weight: 1
Price: $385
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Clovis LeFebvre Mini Drake Mallard

E-111 Clovis LeFebvre,Alexamdria Bay,N.Y.
7" Miniature Drake Mallard by Clovis LeFebvre, circa 1900 in original paint as well as condition. Flat bottom with outstanding cheek carving and great comb paint to the body which is unusual in a mini, with painted eyes. Very nice and important piece of Folk Art!

Carver: Clovis LeFebvre

Weight: 1
Price: $385
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Clovis Lefevre Hen Bluebill

Clovis Lefevre,Alexandria Bay,New York
Wonderful Hen Bluebill by Alex Bay carver Clovis Lefevre. Lefevre was the first and many think the best of the Alex Bay carvers to use the carved "Eyebrow", circa 1900. See Decoys Of The Thousand Islands for a reference.

Carver: Clovis Lefebre

Weight: 10
Price: $295
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 CONNECTICUT WHISTLER HEN

EBW21 12" full over sized body, turned head whistler by unknown carver from Connecticut circa 1940s. All original, few shot marks, there is an unusual square poured lead weight in the bottom, off center, used to balance the bird in the water. Excellent carving and paint.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $375
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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		 Cradle Decoy Stand

It's a matter of preference. That's why we try to have some variety regarding choices S3

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Weight: 10
Price: $5
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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		 CURTIS'S AND HARVEY GUN POWDER TIN

CURTIS'S AND HARVEY DIAMOND GUN POWDER TIN IN ORIGINAL CONDITION. HALF POUND EMPTY GUN POWDER TIN WITH FINE AGE RELATED WEAR TO THE PAINT. LABELING IS IMPRINTED AND INTACT. TIN STANDS ABOUT 6" HIGH PRODUCED BY CURTIS'S AND HARVEY OF LONDON, ENGLAND.

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Weight: 10
Price: $75
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 D.W. NICHOL HEN MALLARD DECOY

HOLLOW HEN MALLARD BY DAVEY NICHOL OF SMITH FALLS ONTARIO IN EXCELLENT ORIGINAL PAINT AS WELL AS CONDITION, MID PERIOD WITH TYPICAL D.W. PAINT, MANDIBLE DETAIL AS WELL AS DETAILED TAIL FEATHER CARVING AS WELL AS FLAT BOTTOM, WHICH SAYS FEM. MALLARD BY D.W. NICHOLE SMITH FALLS,ONT. AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF THIS CARVERS WORK!

Carver: Davey Nichol

Weight: 10
Price: $495
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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		 Dallas Valley Snow Goose

Dallas Valley,Prairie du Chien,WI.,JY
Hand carved Snow Goose by Dallas Valley, Prairie du Chien,WI., in excellent original paint and condition, glass eyes, bill carving, hollow and 19" in length, Dallas is a retired Game Warden who no longer is carving due to his health, "DJV" stamp on bottom.

Carver: Dallas Valley

Weight: 10
Price: $550
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Dan Williams Green Wing Teal

Dan Williams Dayton,TN S1
Wonderful Green Wing Teal by Dan Williams of Dayton,TN. in original paint as well as condition. Bold wet over wet paint blending technique as well as intricate individual attention to the primary as well as secondary feathering. Raised and crossed tail feathers in a great turned head posture with glass eyes and bill carving. Signed on the bottom in the makers hand.

Carver: Dan Williams

Weight: 10
Price: $375
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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		 Danny Scrivens/Bill Dahlka Canvasback

Detroit,MI., Danny Scrivens/Bill Dahlka
16" Bobtail Down River Detroit carving with a great head. Paint is well worn but original which is also true of the condition.

Carver: Danny Scrivens/Bill Dahlka

Weight: 10
Price: $225
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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		 Danz Metal Factory Goose

This is the finest condition Danz Canada goose yet encountered. It is the high grade model with folding wings, folding head and folding steel stake. As shown mounted on an antique wagon wheel stand (included) it stands 29" tall. Folded it is about 21" x 11". Wonderful original swirl brush work. only flaw is some minor flaking on the left wing. Patent info stenciled on bottom of one wing.

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Weight: 10
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 DARK FEATHER FREEDMAN DRAKE CANVASBACK

WMM4 DARK FEATHER FREEDMAN DRAKE CANVASBACK SOLID BODY DECOY IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT IN MINT TO NEAR MINT CONDITION RETAINING THE ORIGINAL GLASS EYES AS WELL AS THE BOTTOM KEEL.

Carver: Darkfeather Freedman

Weight: 10
Price: $200
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 DARK FEATHER FRIEDMAN LOW HEAD HEN CANVASBACK

DARK FEATHER FRIEDMAN HEN CANVASBACK IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT IN MINT TO NEAR MINT CONDITION RETAINING THE ORIGINAL GLASS EYES AS WELL AS THE BOTTOM KEEL. SIGNED IN THE MAKERS HAND ON THE BOTTOM.

Carver: Darkfeather Freedman

Weight: 10
Price: $200
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 DARK FEATHER FRIENDMAN DRAKE WHISTLER, MADISON WIS

DARK FEATHER FRIEDMAN SOLID BODY DRAKE WHISTLER DECOY IS ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT IN MINT TO NEAR MINT CONDITION WHICH RETAINS THE GLASS EYES AS WELL AS THE KEEL ON THE BOTTOM. SIGNED IN THE MAKERS HAND.

Carver: Darkfeather Freedman

Weight: 10
Price: $200
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Darkfeather Freedman Blue Goose

Darkfeather Friedman,Madison,WI.,WJY2
Hand carved Blue Goose by Darkfeather Freedman of Madison, Wisconsin.,mint original paint as well as condition, detailed bill carving as well as feathers, glass eyes, 18" long. A SUPER DECOY!

Carver: Darkfeather Freedman

Weight: 10
Price: $525
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 DARKFEATHER FREEDMAN PREENING CANADA GOOSE

WJY1 HAND CARVED PREENING CANADA GOOSE BY DARKFEATHER FREEDMAN,MADISON WI., MINT ORIGINAL PAINT AS WELL AS CONDITION., DETAILED BILL AND FEATHER CARVING, GLASS EYES, 20" LONG, A VERY NICELY CARVED DECOY!!

Carver: Darkfeather Freedman

Weight: 10
Price: $575
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 DAVE FRIER DRAKE MALLARD

MALLARD DRAKE DECOY CARVED, PAINTED AND SIGNED ON THE BOTTOM BY DAVE FRIER, (1931-2010) IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT. PAINT IS OUTSTANDING COMB PAINTING WET OVER WET BLENDING TECHNIQUE, ABOUT 11" LONG BY 4" IN WIDTH.

Carver: DAVE FRIER

Weight: 10
Price: $175
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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 HEN WHISTLER

GREAT DAVEY NICHOL HEN WHISTLER DUCK DECOY IN EXCELLENT ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT, (1890-1977), VERY LIGHT, ABOUT 13" LONG BY 5" IN WIDTH, BILL DETAIL WORK INCLUDING BILL COGGLING, FLAT BOTTOM, GREAT EXAMPLE OF HIS WORK.

Carver: Davey Nichol

Weight: 10
Price: $895
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 DAVEY NICHOL RARE HEN BUFFLEHEAD

DAVEY NICHOL,SMITH FALLS,ONTARIO OMM1
RARE SOLID BODY HEN BUFFLEHEAD IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT IN NEAR MINT TO MINT CONDITION. HAS ALL THE HALLMARK NICHOL TRAITS INCLUDING RAISED DETAILED WING FEATHER CARVING, BILL COGGLING AND GREAT PAINT TECHNIQUE. VERY COLLECTIBLE, MIDDLE PERIOD DECOY BY THE FAMED SMITH FALLS ONTARIO CARVER!

Carver: Davey Nichol

Weight: 10
Price: $1200
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 DAVEY NICHOL RARE HEN BUFFLEHEAD

DAVEY NICHOL,SMITH FALLS,ONTARIO
RARE SOLID BODY HEN BUFFLEHEAD IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT IN NEAR MINT TO MINT CONDITION. HAS ALL THE HALLMARK NICHOL TRAITS INCLUDING RAISED DETAILED WING FEATHER CARVING, BILL COGGLING AND GREAT PAINT TECHNIQUE. VERY COLLECTIBLE, MIDDLE PERIOD DECOY BY THE FAMED SMITH FALLS ONTARIO CARVER!

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Weight: 10
Price: $1200
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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		 David Bundick Black Duck

David Bundick, Modestown,Virginia
Great turned head Black Duck by David Bundick who is no longer able to carve decoys. Original condition as well as paint in excellent condition. His wife Ann-Marie supplied the great feather detailed paint job to complete a great work of art! About 14" in length.

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Weight: 10
Price: $185
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Decoy Bags: Large - Camo 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. Camo pattern is mossy oak with scent lock on the inside. Heavy duty draw strings on all bags! S6

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Weight: 10
Price: $12
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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!

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Weight: 1
Price: $15
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Decoy Bags: Small - Tan Color

New product to market: miniature decoy bags! Decoy bags designed to protect your investment! Small size: 6" long by 6" wide. 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! Same quality construction as our full size bags. S7

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Weight: 10
Price: $8
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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		 Delaware River Black Duck

Unidentified Hand,Delaware River E 8
Solid hand carved Black Duck nicely done in the style of the Delaware River. Very talented understated carving in great form, original condition as well as paint. Circa 1940 with slight upturn to the wing tips and nice pencil paint to the head. A very nice addition to any collection and a steal for the price.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $350
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Delaware River Widgeon Pair

Delaware River Region Attributed EMM6
Pair of solid body Delaware River Widgeon in original paint as well as condition.Unusual low head style with very unique carving of the tail feathers. Original paint as well as condition and retaining the original glass eyes. Ca. 1940 which were at one time rigged for hunting and used as such.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $525
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 DEMUR FRED ALLEN BLUEBILL DUCK DECOY

SOLID BODY DEMUR BLUEBILL OLD WORKING DUCK DECOY BY FRED ALLEN OF MONMOUTH ILLINOIS, GREAT FORM ESPECIALLY AROUND THE GLASS EYES,DETAIL TO THE BILL INCLUDING A VERY UNUSUAL NAIL BILL DESIGN. SHORT FLAT TAIL WITH VERY UNUSUAL AND WELL DONE SCRATCH PAINTING INVOLVING TWO DIFFERENT DESIGNS ON THE BACK OF THE DECOY TO RESEMBLE FEATHERING. OLD WEIGHTS HAVE BEEN REMOVED, CIRCA 1880'S, BILL IS REPAINTED OTHERWISE ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT, ABOUT 11" LONG BY 6" IN WIDTH.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Derelict Pigeon Decoy

Unidentified Carver,Europe or New England
Derelict ancient decoy that appears to be a Pigeon in as found untouched original condition. The form is as good as it gets with two holes in the bottom at about center line side by side. Tip of the bill is missing as well as both eyes. Decoy has a significant crack on one side as shown. Raised wings and tail feathers. About 12" Long by 4" in width. Circa 1880-1890.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $350
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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 PERTUIT WORKING COOT DECOY

OUTSTANDING WORKING COOT DECOY BY DEWEY PERTUIT OF RACELAND, LOUISIANA, (1901-1967), IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT. TWO PIECE HOLLOW CONSTRUCTION WITH ORIGINAL GLASS EYES, TWO PIECE HEAD WITH OLD BALLAST WEIGHT, WHITE PAINT ON THE TAIL WITH DETAILED CARVING TO THE BILL, GREAT OLD DECOY CIRCA 1930-1940, ABOUT 11" LONG BY 4" WIDE.

Carver: Dewey Pertuit

Weight: 10
Price: $750
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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 DIETRICH BUTLER RINGNECK

DICK DIETRICH BUTLER , PA. RING NECK- SUPER DECORATIVE DRAKE DUCK DECOY. EXQUISITE DETAIL INCLUDING COMPLETELY THROUGH BILL NOSTRIL CARVING. RAISED PRIMARIES, THIS CARVER NO LONGER CARVES.I AM UNSURE WEATHER IS IS DECEASED.

Carver: DICK BUTLER

Weight: 10
Price: $895
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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		 DICK RHODE OHIO REDHEAD

DICK RHODE PORT CLINTON, OHIO REDHEAD- SIGNED AND DATED IN THE MAKERS HAND 2007. SIMILAR TO THE BIRDS CARVED BY RHODE THAT WON THE WARD'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RIG IN 2005. ESSENTIALLY MINT CONDITION, THIS PRICE IS HIS LIST PRICE AND HE HAS A SIGNIFICANT BACKLOG OF ORDERS.

Carver: DICK RHODE

Weight: 10
Price: $2400
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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		 DODGE DRAKE BLUEBILL JY

DODGE DECOY FACTORY,DETROIT,MI. F49 JY
Dodge Factory drake bluebill in crisp strong O.P. as well as condition. Early vintage investment grade decoy, Ca.1885. Couple of small gunning rubs to the paint. Neck filler has been replaced. Retains original glass eyes.

Carver:
Dodge
Weight: 10
Price: $1675
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 DODGE DRAKE BLUEBILL JY

Dodge DECOY FACTORY, DETROIT, MICHIGAN F57 JY
Drake bluebill by the Dodge factory. Old hunting toller in very good O.P. The decoy has seen a lot of time in the marsh and as such has a few dings as well as a small hole in the top of the head along with a few small shallow chips along the body. Bold paint with nice swirl technique on the breast,original Peterson glass eyes,detailed carving to the bill in this #1 Grade example as defined by this factory in the production of their decoys. A true antique factory decoy from the days of Market Gunning. Ca.1883 or possibly earlier.

Carver:
Dodge
Weight: 10
Price: $625
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Dodge Drake Mallard

Dodge Decoy Factory,Detroit,MI F6
Solid body Drake Mallard from the Dodge Decoy Factory,Circa 1890. Over paint has been removed leaving a worn original surface with lots of original paint showing. The glass eyes as well as the weight on the bottom are also original.Neck filler has been replaced.

Carver:
Dodge
Weight: 10
Price: $475
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Dodge/Petersen Whistler Decoy

Dodge/Petersen Detroit,MI.,F 81 This old working factory toller is either a Dodge or a Petersen, Circa 1920. This solid Whistler decoy has tack eyes and a WB branded on the bottom. Nice form, wear typical of in-use gunning.

Carver:
Peterson
Weight: 10
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Don Faigley Crow Call

Don Faigley,Lancaster,Ohio A1 JY
Very nice textured Crow Call from talented artist Don Faigley. Owl carving in original paint as well as condition. Signed with original reed. Carving is two panel pebbled background and is a great example of a relief carving in cherry wood. Mint and very unique!

Carver: Don Faigley

Weight: 10
Price: $195
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Don Faigley Duck Call

Don Faigley, Lancaster,Ohio O3
Textured Duck call from Don Faigley. Fine detail in original and mint condition with reed intact. Signed in the makers hand.

Carver: Don Faigley

Weight: 10
Price: $175
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Don Faigley Duck Head Call With Shell

Don Faigley,Lancaster,Ohio JY M24
Very nice duck call from Don Faigley which is all original and in mint condition. Carved duck head with silver band and shotgun shell as shown. Call is signed in the makers hand and retains the original reed.

Carver: Don Faigley

Weight: 10
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Don Gearhart Ringneck

IBW15 Donald R. Gearhart, oil executive from Tulsa, OK carved a rig of these Quebec style Ringnecks and redheads for his own use in the 1930s. His good friend and hunting partner, Harry Sinclair made him President of Sinclair Oil Canada which may have influenced his carving style. The wooden keel has a rectangular slot into which a tapered lead anchor weight fits snugly - great invention! 11" long in worn original paint. Signed DON R. GEARHART on the bottom. Neat little decoy.

Carver: Don Gearhart

Weight: 10
Price: $300
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Don Parker Black Duck

Don Parker,Bay City,MI.,
Saginaw Bay Black Duck by Don Parker of Bay City, Michigan. 16" solid body work of art in original paint as well as condition. This is his early and very best style. See Decoys of Saginaw Bay for more information on this carver. Great form and paint blending!

Carver: Don Parker

Weight: 10
Price: $395
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Don Wolfe Hen Mallard

Don Wolfe,Clayton, New York
Very rare Hen Mallard by Don Wolfe (1912-1990), of Clayton, New York in original condition as well as paint. A few small dings to the wood, but minor, 19" long. In the book Decoys Of The Thousand Islands, Mallards were not even mentioned as a species known to have been carved by Wolfe!

Carver: Don Wolfe

Weight: 10
Price: $875
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Double Decoy Stand S2

FINALLY! An opportunity to display both the drake and hen rigmates on the same stand! S2

Carver:

Weight: 10
Price: $8
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Dove Whistle

Dove Whistle,Unidentified Hand A4 BW
Hand carved and turned Dove Whistle mid 19th century in original paint as well as condition. Probably made in France and used to hunt Dove which has long been popular in Europe. Very interesting piece and addition to any collection.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Drake Bluebill Attributed to Ralph Johnston

Ralph Johnston,Detroit,MI.,Attributed,S
Solid body working Drake Bluebill with bottom keel attributed to Ralph Johnston of Detroit,Michigan. This decoy also could be the work of Ben Schmidt, because Johnston often worked up bodies on his band saw that were used by the Schmidt family of carvers. Johnston was a pattern maker by trade, carved 7,000 decoys approx., for commercial sale and personal use. This carver never has achieved the wide-spread popularity of Ben Schmidt. The decoy is in original paint as well as condition and has great form, detailed bill carving, incised feathers and nice form around the original glass eyes.

Carver: Ralph Johnston

Weight: 10
Price: $595
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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 Canvasback by William and Esther Sekkema

William and Esther Sekkema,MI. M4
Drake Canvasback by William & Esther Sekkema, circa 1990 in original paint as well as condition, retaining original glass eyes. Wonderful decorative decoy with fine bill detailing as well as the same for the tail.

Carver: Bill & Esther Sekkema

Weight: 10
Price: $525
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Drake Canvasback Contemporary

Drake Canvasback,Unidentified Carver,MW 34
Beautiful hollow carved Drake Canvasback in original paint as well as condition. Very nice form with raised tail feathers done by an unidentified carver.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $125
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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 By Bill Enright

Bill Enright,Toledo,Ohio,M 89
Drake Mallard in great solid form in original paint as well as condition. This very nice gunning decoy,Circa 1940 is by Ohio carver Bill Enright of Toledo. Retains the original glass eyes as well as bottom keel. Very nice skill work with the feather detailing!

Carver: Bill Enright

Weight: 10
Price: $550
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Drake Mallard by Harold Gibbs

Harold Gibbs,Barrington,RI.,RM 19E
Mint condition mini Drake Mallard by Harold Gibbs of Barrington,Rhode Island in original paint as well as condition. Great paint and finite detail from the wing tips to the extreme detail of the painting.About 3.5 inches on a driftwood base. Says H Gibbs 1960 in pencil on the bottom.

Carver: Gibbs, Harold

Weight: 10
Price: $450
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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 Mallard Wildfowler Old Saybrook

Wildfowler Decoy Factory,Old Saybrook,CT.,MM
Drake Mallard by the Wildfowler Decoy Factory of Old Saybrook,Ct., in original paint as well as condition. Superior Model,(Balsa Body/Pine Head), glass eyes,bill carving,nice feather painting. 1/2" bottom board with original keel and Old Saybrook stamp which is faded but can be seen. This decoy was hunted over and has various dings to the paint, but is in very good condition with an old decoy line with snap swivel still connected. About 15" in length.

Carver:
Wildfowler
Weight: 10
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 DRAKE PINTAIL ATTRIBUTED TO CHARLES BERGMAN

EARLY TWO PIECE HOLLOW DRAKE PINTAIL ATTRIBUTED TO THE WORK OF CHARLES BERGMAN IN ORIGINAL CONDITION WITH SOME TAKE-DOWN OF THE PAINT ON THE BREAST. WONDERFUL FORM AND THE VERY SLIGHT TAIL IN A GREAT WORK OF ART. RETAINS THE 1/2 INCH BOTTOM BOARD AS WELL AS THE GLASS EYES. VERY COLLECTIBLE, OLD WORKING DECOY, CIRCA 1910

Carver: CHARLES BERGMAN

Weight: 10
Price: $975
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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 Pintail by Mason Challenge Grade

Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit,MI., JY
Drake Pintail by Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan,Challenge Grade in very good original paint as well as condition with some in-use hunting wear as shown, Circa 1896-1924,

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $1575
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Drake Redhead by Ben Schmidt

Ben Schmidt,Centerline,Michigan M19
Drake Redhead by Ben Schmidt of Centerline,Michigan, circa 1920. Early example with recent paint, original glass eyes,and a 1/2" bottom board.A nice Ben Schmidt, priced to sell!

Carver: Schmidt, Ben

Weight: 10
Price: $575
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Drake Redhead by Chris Smith

Christopher "Columbus" Smith,Algonac,MI.M7
Drake Redhead by Christopher Smith of Algonac Michigan, circa 1900.Chris Smith was the founder of the famous Chris Craft boat works. The body of this decoy has old working paint as well as more recent paint to the head and bill. Nice form and carving detail to the bill with original glass eyes.

Carver:

Weight: 10
Price: $500
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Drake Redhead by Win-Mun Boa-Beau,Walpole Island,O

Win-Mun Boa-Beau,Walpole Island,Ontario C5
Drake Redhead by Walpole Island,Ontario carver Win-Mun Boa-Beau in the classic Saint Clair Flats style in original paint as well as condition.Nice Bobtail style. Some light damage to the wood as well as the paint attributed to age as well as in-use gunning wear.

Carver: Win-Mun Boa-Beau

Weight: 10
Price: $875
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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		 Drake Whistler Attributed to James Bourne

Attributed to James Bourne,MA.,E-62
Great old working decoy found on North Haven Island Maine in original paint as well as condition. Drake Old Squaw is a solid body decoy with detailed bill carving in Winter Plumage. Rigged for hunting and used as such,circa 1910, the Old Squaw decoys were some of the best done in Maine and Massachuseets because Long Tailed Ducks will only decoy to Old Squaw decoys and they are very wary as well as very fast movers in flight with constantly changing flight patterns. Found on both coasts and the Great Lakes. I often can hear them Sea Duck hunting by the Caloo... Caloo... call they make on the water. This decoy may also be possibly attributed to Frank Benson who lived on North Haven Island and was known to carve decoys in between hunting and creating his very valuable paintings he is so well known for.

Carver: James Bourne

Weight: 10
Price: $4500
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Drake Widgeon By Wildfowler

Wildfowler Decoy Factory,Old Saybrook,CT. F25 (2) JY
Very nice and important Drake Widgeon working decoy from Old Saybrook. No stamp which causes heartburn for some collectors, but obviously an Old Saybrook creation. This is the companies Superior Balsa model in very good to excellent original paint as well as condition. Some in-use gunning wear as seen on various areas of the body and the edge of the tail,(typical). Retains original glass eyes with detailed bill carving. Rare species for this decoy factory! C-1950's.

Carver:
Wildfowler
Weight: 10
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 DRESSER BOX DECOY FORMALLY WORKING

(BW) Unidentified carver is from Peoria or Lacomb area - made book ends too in teal motif - do not know the carver but they date from late 1930s -40s. Very unusual and collectible piece.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $65
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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		 E. S. Stofer Duck Call

E.S. Stofer,Kansas City,Missouri E4 JY
E.S. Stofer duck call which is stamped. Only early E.S. Stofer calls were stamped.Retains the original metal reed made of brass.This is a "double ring" call with a lanyard groove and a squared stem. The tone channel is hand carved. Very nice duck call.

Carver:
E. S. Stofer
Weight: 0
Price: $110
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 E.E. Montgomery Duck Call

E.E. Montgomery, Oklahoma M23 JY
Hand caved duck call by E.E. Montgomery. Very well done skip checked call with single lanyard groove. Original condition, mint in all respects and retains original reed.

Carver: E.E. Montgomery

Weight: 10
Price: $145
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Earl Tomlinson Canada Goose

Earl Tomlinson,Detroit,MI MBW8
Hollow Canada Goose in original condition as well as paint. Regal shape with original bottom board as well as glass eyes. Great "snakey" neck and head carving. Decoy is circa 1930's. For a reference see Bernie Crandell on page 61.

Carver: Earl Tomlinson

Weight: 10
Price: $495
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Early Brant decoy by John Bailey of Maryville,New

***C-75 EARLY BRANT DECOY BY JOHN BAILEY OF MARYVILLE NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA IN ORIGINAL PAINT AS WELL AS CONDITION,CIRCA 1910. THIS DECOY WAS USED IN THE RIG OF WILLIAM T. CHESTNUT AND IS INDICATED BY THE STAMP ON THE BOTTOM. IT IS DOCUMENTED IN THE BOOK BY GARY AND DALE GUYETTE'S BOOK, "DECOYS OF MARITIME CANADA", PAGE 171. THE BRANT MEASURES 20" LONG X 9 3/4"T AND 81/2" WIDE. NOTE AN OLD REPAIR TO THE NECK AS WELL AS THE TAIL WHICH APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN RESET WITH TWO SMALL SCREWS. THE FORM IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS AND THE PAINT WEAR IS JUST AS IT SHOULD BE. THIS DECOY WAS PURCHASED FROM A CANADIAN PICKER BACK IN THE EARLY 70'S. OUTSTANDING COLLECTIBLE DECOY FROM A HARD TO FIND NEW BRUNSWICK CARVER.

Carver: John Bailey

Weight: 10
Price: $475
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Early Factory X-Board Decoys BW

UNIDENTIFIED FACTORY PRODUCED X-BOARD SILOUETTE DECOYS. F53
Set of four factory produced X-Board decoys with original springs. Condition is O.P. and decoys are painted on both sides. One side is the Hen and the other side is the Drake example. The species include the Mallard, Teal,Redhead and Canvasback. Rare example in this condition.

Carver:
Unidentified
Weight: 15
Price: $300
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 EARLY LAFLIN AND RAND SMOKELESS EMPTY GUN POWDER T

EARLY LAFLIN AND RAND EMPTY SMOKELESS GUNPOWDER TIN, HALF POUND, ORIGINAL PAINT AS WELL AS CONDITION WITH IMPRINTED LABELING FRONT AND BACK. SURFACE HAS PAINT CRACKING PROBABLY FROM THE SUN. THERE REMAINS AN OLD LABEL ON THE LOWER EDGE OF THE BACK OF THE CAN WITH A NUMBERED STICKER ON THE BOTTOM WHICH MAY BE A COLLECTORS I.D. NUMBER. CIRCA EARLY 1900'S, VERY COLLECTIBLE.

Carver:

Weight: 10
Price: $75
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Early LL Bean Drake Whistler

LL Bean,Freeport Maine, George Soule,FMM 6
Early cork working decoy hand produced by George Soule at the Decoy Shop for LL Bean.Original paint as well as condition. Hand crafted pine head is in itself a great work of art! Four plastic pieces were placed on the bottom for display and the original bottom keel was removed.

Carver:
LL. Bean (The Decoy Shop)
Weight: 10
Price: $125
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Early Midwest Mallard Decoy

Wisconsin attributed River Mallard,Unidentified Hand,BW 35
Very old working decoy may be from Lake Koshkonong, Wisconsin area where the style was transferred before 1900. Features slightly rounded body, upswept tail, fine glass eyes, head on low raised platform. Teal carvings are rare in both locations, so there is no known comparable.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Early One Armed Kelley Drake Canvasback

One Armed Kelley,Monroe,MI.PRICE REDUCED! MBW5
Very early One Armed Kelley Drake Canvasback with a separation at the base of the neck. Second coat of old hunter paint evident with wear to the primer in some places as shown. Retains the original eyes and is a very good example in great posture. Wonderful detail in the carving and positioning of his heads. Retains original keel and is rigged for hunting with the forward line swivel intact.

Carver: One Armed Kelley

Weight: 15
Price: $425
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 EARLY P.E.I. MERGANSER OLD DRY PAINT

MMM10 SOLID BODY P.E.I. CANADA GOOSE OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN CIRCA 1910 IN EXCELLENT OVERALL CONDITION WITH NICE OLD DRY ORIGINAL PAINT. HEAD HAS BEEN SECURED WITH A SERIES OF NAILS AS SEEN. SMALL AGE CRACKS AND TWO PIECE HEAD WHICH IS TYPICAL OF THE REGION. RETAINS LEATHER STRAP ON BOTTOM, ABOUT 28" LONG BY 10" WIDE. GREAT PATINA AS WELL AS FORM. SHIPPING WILL BE $30 IN THE U.S. AND $40 TO CANADA.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $350
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Early Paw Paw Black Duck

Paw Paw Factory,Paw Paw, MI.,F 84
Early Black Duck by Paw Paw Manufacturing better know as a producer of fish decoys and lures. This Black Duck is in near mint condition with original paint. Great form, V slant back and tack eyes. A very good example for this maker as many times it is very difficult to find Paw Paw decoys in this kind of condition.

Carver:
Paw Paw
Weight: 10
Price: $250
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Early Quebec Hen Bluebill

ANTIQUE GUNNING BLUEBILL HEN FROM QUEBEC IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT. OUTSTANDING FORM WITH TYPICAL RAISED PRIMARY AND SECONDARY FEATHERS. ABOUT 14" LONG, RETAINS THE ORIGINAL GLASS EYES, DETAIL TO THE BILL CARVING AND MISSING THE ORIGINAL KEEL WEIGHT.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $195
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 EAST COAST DIVER DECOY

SOLID BODY EAST COAST DIVER WORKING DUCK DECOY SOLD BY GUYETTE AND SCHMIDT MANY YEARS AGO WHICH HAS GREAT FORM, IS IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT AND RETAINS THE ORIGINAL BALLAST WEIGHT AS WELL AS LINE HOOP TIE AS SHOWN. NICE HEAD AND NECK AS WELL AS DETAILED BILL CARVING.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $275
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 East Coast Oyster Catcher

Unidentified East Coast,MM
Unidentified East Coast Carver probably either New Jersey or the Eastern Shore of Maryland.Original paint as well as condition. Detailed carving to the lower section of the tail. Nice piece!

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $125
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Eastern Shore Of Virgina Early Canada Goose Workin

VERY LARGE CANADA GOOSE DECOY CARVED BY AN UNIDENTIFIED HAND AND ATTRIBUTED TO THE EASTERN SHORE OF VIRGINIA CIRCA 1930 IN ALL ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT, ABOUT 25" LONG BY 10" WIDE. HIGHLY UNUSUAL FIVE PIECE LAMINATED CONSTRUCTION WITH AN INLET HEAD AS WELL AS THE NECK BEING SLOTTED AS SHOWN BOTH FRONT AND BACK, AGAIN NOT A COMMON TECHNIQUE AT ALL, EXCELLENT FEATHER PAINT, THIS IS A GREAT OLD WORKING DECOY IN OLD DRY PAINT EXIBITING WONDERFUL PATINA! SHIPPING AT COST OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES INCLUDING CANADA. THE $25 SHIPPING COST TO CANADA DOES NOT APPLY ON THIS ITEM!

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $675
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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		 ELLISTON DRAKE MALLARD DUCK DECOY

ROBERT ELLLISTON DRAKE MALLARD IN MOSTLY ORIGINAL PAINT WITH SOME PAINT CRACKLING AND FLAKING TO THE BARE WOOD IN SEVERAL SPOTS. RETAINS THE ORIGINAL WEIGHT. SMALL RUB TO THE TOP OF THE HEAD, PROTECTED BY AN OLD COAT OF VARNISH, TOP TIP OF TAIL IS TOUCH-UP ON BOTH THE BLACK AND WHITE SECTIONS. VERY NICE HONEST EXAMPLE OF HIS WORK.

Carver: Robert Elliston

Weight: 10
Price: $3000
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Elliston Drake Pintail

M-144***ELLISTON, BUREAU,ILLINOIS DRAKE PINTAIL, TWO PIECE HOLLOW CONSTRUCTION SOME ORIGINAL PAINT AND SOME OLD TOUCH-UP, 17" LONG, GREAT FORM AND NICE OLD SWIRL PAINT DONE BY CATHERINE ON THE BACK. REPAIR DONE TO THE NECK, COULD BE REDONE BY A PROFESSIONAL PROPERLY. GREAT OLD ILLINOIS RIVER EXAMPLE FOR THE PRICE AS THIS DECOY IN ALL ORIGINAL CONDITION COULD BE WORTH IN EXCESS OF $10,000, A GOOD THING TO KEEP IN MIND.

Carver: Robert Elliston

Weight: 10
Price: $585
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 ELLISTON MALLARD HEN

ELLISTON MALLARD HEN, MOSTLY ORIGINAL PAINT PROTECTED BY AN OLD COAT OF SEALER THAT HAS DARKENED WITH AGE WITH SOME CRACKLING. FROM THE RIG OF ANDY L. ALANSON AND SO BRANDED. LINE OF BLACK PAINT OR SEALER IN A SWATCH ALONG THE BODY SEAM ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE. SMALL PATCH OF WHITE PAINT ON RIGHT SIDE OF NECK AS WELL AS A SMALL DROP OF BLACK PAINT NEAR THE BILL ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HEAD. LEFT EYE IS CRACKED WITH SOME SLIGHT CHIPPING AROUND THE NECK SEAM. NO ELLISTON WEIGHT, NICE OLD HONEST ILLINOIS RIVER WORKING DECOY.

Carver: Robert Elliston

Weight: 10
Price: $2500
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Elmer Crowell Drake Mini Mallard

A. Elmer Crowell,East harwich,MA.,RM 17E
Stunning Mini Drake Mallard by A. Elmer Crowell of East Harwich,MA. in original paint as well as condition in mint to near mint condition. Outstanding old dry patina and striking paint pattern by the master former Harwich carver. Square stamp on the bottom as shown.

Carver: Crowell, Elmer

Weight: 10
Price: $2500
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Elmer Crowell Hen Mallard Mini

Elmer Crowell,East Harwich,MA,RM 18E
Superb example of the work of A. Elmer Crowell in original paint as well as condition with no flaws noted and the much sought after Hen Mallard mini on an oval base with the blue ribbon stamp on the bottom. This piece simply speaks for itself!

Carver: Crowell, Elmer

Weight: 10
Price: $2500
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Elmer Crowell Oversized Black Duck

Elmer Crowell, East Harwich,MA.,25E PRICE REDUCED!
Oversized Black Duck by Elmer Crowell, East Harwich,MA.,excellent original paint as well as condition with a professional tail chip repair, hair line tight crack on the back extending into the tail as well as the bottom, 17 1/2" in length, original glass eyes, bill carving detail, C-1920.

Carver: Crowell, Elmer

Weight: 10
Price: $4300
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Elmer Crowell Preening Black Duck Rare

Elmer Crowell, East Harwich,MA.,24E PRICE REDUCED!
Very rare and important Preening Black Duck by Elmer Crowell of East Harwich, MA., strong original paint as well as condition with very light wear to bare wood on the back, original glass eyes, detailed bill definition, multiple rectangular stamps on the bottom, Investment Quality Decoy!!! C-1920.

Carver: Crowell, Elmer

Weight: 10
Price: $14000
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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		 Ernie Fox Black Duck

Ernest Edward"Ernie" Fox,Brockville,Ontario C 46
Ernie Fox was one of Brockville's last commercial carvers. The late noted Ontario carver(1925-1988) produced this working Black Duck decoy in the early phase of his carving career. Near mint decoy with a crack in the neck as shown, but is tight and the head is not loose. Photo may show what appears to be a larger crack than is actually visable with the naked eye due to magnification. The crack does not go all the way around the neck. Fox Blacks are sought after by collectors and are rare in this condition which is original paint as well as retention of the original glass eyes.

Carver: Fox,Ernie

Weight: 10
Price: $575
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 EVANS BLUE WING TEAL WORKING DECOY

EARLY EVANS BLUE WING TEAL WORKING DECOY WITH ORIGINAL BALLAST WEIGHT AS WELL AS STAMP ON THE BOTTOM,HIT FAIRLY HARD BY SHOT WHICH ACCOUNTS FOR THE MISSING BITS OF WOOD, FLAT BOTTOM, ABOUT 14" LONG BY 5" IN WIDTH, VERY EARLY AND A RARE SPECIES FOR EVANS

Carver:
Evans
Weight: 10
Price: $2600
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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 DECOY FACTORY DOUBLE BLUE WING TEAL

EVANS, LADYSMITH,WISCONSIN DOUBLE BLUE WING TEAL OLD WORKING DECOY, VERY LIGHT, FLAT BOTTOM WITH STAMP, GREAT FEATHER STAMPING, ABOUT 14" LONG BY 5" IN WIDTH. RARE SPECIES FOR EVANS.

Carver:
Evans
Weight: 10
Price: $2600
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Evans Drake Bluebiil

Evens Decoy Factory,Ladysmith,WI. F4
Drake Bluebill by Walter Evans of Ladysmith ,Wisconsin, circa 1920 in original paint as well as condition with original glass eyes.Rubber stamped on the bottom. Condition is very good to excellent with a small crack at the base of the neck and on the bottom which is typical, especially his earlier birds.

Carver:
Evans
Weight: 10
Price: $1450
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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., 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 Drake Canvasback

Evans Decoy Factory,Ladysmith,WI., JY F95
Drake Canvasback by Evans Decoy factory, Ladysmith,Wisconsin, Mammoth Grade, very good original paint as well as condition, with some in-use gunning wear as seen, small tail chip, original glass eyes, bill carving, Evans stamp on the bottom, C-1896-1934.

Carver:
Evans
Weight: 10
Price: $585
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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 Mallard

Evans Decoy Factory,Ladysmith,WI. FMM 4F16
Drake Mallard by the Evans Decoy Factory of Ladysmith, Wisconsin in original evenly worn dry paint. Small professional repair to a shallow chip to the tail. Unusual notch at the top of the bill which is original. Decoy has hairline crack on the tip of thew bill, a significant crack on the bottom of the decoy which is typical and has two small knots, one near the right shoulder and one on the left breast even with the front part of the neck. Great form and the decoy retains the original glass eyes with Evans stamp on the bottom. Very nice decoy at a very reasonable price for this factory in this condition! 18" Long by about 6" in length at the widest point.

Carver:
Evans
Weight: 10
Price: $400
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Evans Drake Mallard JY

Evans Decoy Factory,Ladysmith,WI.,JY
Drake Mallard by Evans Decoy Factory,Ladysmith,WI., Mammoth Grade in very good original paint as well as condition, with some in-use wear, hollow,glass eyes, detailed bill carving, Evans stamp on bottom,C-1927-1934.

Carver:
Evans
Weight: 10
Price: $835
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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		 EVANS SPECIAL ORDER BLUEBILL

OUTSTANDING EARLY HOLLOW BLUEBILL DECOY BY EVANS OF LADYSMITH WISCONSIN IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT, CIRCA 1932. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SPECIAL ORDER 1/2 HOLLOW WITH STAMP AND EGG BALLAST WEIGHT ON THE BOTTOM. GOOD HONEST DRY PATINA WITH GREAT DETAILED BILL CARVING, ABOUT 16" LONG BY 5" IN WIDTH.

Carver:
Evans
Weight: 10
Price: $1500
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Evans Style Canvasback Hen

MBW21 This big 17" long canvasback was found in the Upper P of Michigan and could be a Larger grade Evans. The bill was broken off at some point and hunter replaced with and insert similar to a Sibley. Nice form and paint.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $165
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Everett Sinnet Drake Merganser

Everett Sinnet ,Bailey's Island,Maine PRICE REDUCED! E 24
Another offering from a Maine decoy carver of long ago, Everett Sinnet of Bailey's Island Maine (1862-1942). This working Drake Red Breasted Merganser is Ca.1900 and shows great folky form the Maine School carvers are known for with inlet head, painted eyes and a small crest on the back of the neck. Bill was a partial replacement and paint was touched up on the bill, head and to areas of the main part of the body. Very large Toller which is sleek and racy just like a shell drake Toller should be. This is truly finest kind!Just goes to show Gus Wilson, Willie Ross and George Huey were not the only carvers from Maine with a talent for making a block of wood come alive!

Carver: Everett Sinnet

Weight: 10
Price: $1200
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Factory Plover

FBW 18 Unknown factory (no patent date inside) in fair original paint.

Carver:

Weight: 10
Price: $145
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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		 Finger Lakes Redhead

Paul Westervelt Drake Redhead,Lodi,N.Y.8E
Signed and dated 1935 Red Head from Lodi,New York by Paul Westervelt. 14" long with interesting feather carving on the back. Original paint except for the bill which has been replaced and repainted.

Carver: Paul Westervelt

Weight: 10
Price: $275
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Finish Feeder

The hard-to-find paint restorer made from turpentine and bee's wax. Perfect for dry painted surfaces. Rejuvenates the paint and penetrates into the wood. Easy to work with; actually smells good (no turpentine odor). Just wipe on with one rag, off with another. No polishing necessary. Comes in pint cans. Cost Plus Shipping within the Continental U.S. and Canada. S4

Carver:

Weight: 15
Price: $10
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 FLOYD LEE PEKIN ILLINOIS DRAKE MALLARD

M-146***FLOYD LEE, PEKIN, ILLINOIS MANUAL ARTS TEACHER IN THE 1930'S AS WELL AS CARVER OF WORKING DECOY'S. HOLLOW TWO PIECE CONSTRUCTION, 16" LONG, ORIGINAL PAINT TO THE BODY WITH A TIGHT CRACK AROUND THE NECK FILLER AS SEEN, PAINTED ORIGINALLY I BELIEVE BY KESSLER, CIRCA 1935.

Carver: Floyd Lee

Weight: 10
Price: $245
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 FLOYD LEE PEKIN ILLINOIS MALLARD

GREAT OLD ILLINOIS RIVER MALLARD DECOY BY PEKIN ILLINOIS CIRCA 1930 WITH MOSTLY ORIGINAL PAINT AND ALL ORIGINAL CONDITION WITH SOME OLD TOUCH-UP TO THE PAINT ON THE TAIL FEATHERS. GREAT CHEEK CARVING WITH DETAILED BILL CARVING BY THIS PEKIN HIGH SCHOOL MANUAL ARTS TEACHER. ROUNDED BOTTOM, BALLAST WEIGHT HAS BEEN REMOVED, NO EYES, ABOUT 16" LONG BY 5" IN WIDTH. HAIRLINE CRACK ON THE BILL.

Carver: FLOYD LEE

Weight: 10
Price: $350
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Floyd Wallace Merganser

Floyd or Amos Wallace,Bailey Island,Maine PRICE REDUCED! E 25
Wonderful over sized wide body Merganser by one of the members of the Wallace family from Bailey Island Maine. Fantastic form and a very effective toller to bring in the Mergansers often used over salt water along shore. Some paint strengthening to the back, head including bill as well as grey area around base of neck. Horse hair is not original. A real work of folk art and one of my favorites as the form is as good as it gets from the Maine school of carvers. Decoy was found in a house at Small Point Maine.

Carver: Floyd or Amos Wallace

Weight: 10
Price: $1275
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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		 Folky Nova Scotia Bluebill

MBW315" long rough carved blue bill with removable head mounted on a metal side. All original and very unusual.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $75
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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 Cassini Miniature Drake Mallard

Frank Cassini,Galesburg,IL.,
Miniature Drake Mallard carved by famed Illinois carver Frank Cassini of Galesburg,Illinois in original condition with some paint touch-up on the head with limited paint loose around the neck as well as under the tail. Cassini was a taxidermist and these are the original taxidermy eyes. Great feather detailing to the paint. Carving is about 6" long with a sticker on the bottom that says "Mallard Drake from Galesburg,ILL, C 1949.Light Balsa body with pine head.

Carver: Frank Cassini

Weight: 10
Price: $250
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Frank Coombs Scaup Hen

EBW11 High quality Bluebilll hen from Alexandria Bay, Thousand Islands, NY by Frank Coombs or one of the several carvers that worked with him in the 1920's. It has the grooved eye form initiated by Chauncey Wheeler. Unusual augered twin holes in the bottom which were sealed with a large diameter cork, (one of the two missing). Decent original paint

Carver: Coombs, Frank

Weight: 10
Price: $565
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Frank Cummings Drake Bluebill

Frank Cummings,Harsen's Island,MI. M9
Drake Bluebill by Frank Cummings of Harsen's Island,Michigan,Circa 1940 in original paint as well as condition. Retains the original glass eyes, very good to excellent condition in all respects.

Carver: Frank Cummings

Weight: 10
Price: $1150
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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 Schmidt Drake Mallard

Frank Schmidt,Centerline,MI.PRICE REDUCED!MBW9
Outstanding example of the work of decoy carver Frank Schmidt of Centerline Michigan. Drake Mallard is in outstanding posture and is all O.P. as well as structurally mint as to condition. Flat bottom working decoy with incised feather and wing carving.

Carver: Schmidt,Frank

Weight: 12
Price: $425
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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		 FRANK STREY COOT DECOY

SIGNIFICANT OLD COOT BY OSHKOSH WISCONSIN CARVER FRANK STREY. OLD WORKING DECOY WHICH IS A RARE SPECIES FOR THIS CARVER. THE PAINT IS WELL WORN AND THE DECOY HAD A SIGNIFICANT CRACK DOWN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BIRD AS SHOWN WHICH WAS REPAIRED TO PREVENT FURTHER DAMAGE, DETAILED BILL CARVING, ABOUT 13" LONG BY 6" IN WIDTH, INVESTMENT QUALITY MIDWEST DECOY!

Carver: Frank Strey

Weight: 10
Price: $800
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Frankie Louis Bluebill

EBW26 Francis T. "Frankie" Louis bought some machinery in 1913 and made these folky hump back decoys in Ogdensburg, NY (Thousand Islands) in the "LOUIS DECOY WORKS". All original including RED eyes. The other Frankie Louis Bluebill (pre factory) that we offer also has red eyes. He must have been long on red glass eyes. See page 166 of Decoys of the Thousand Islands.

Carver: Frankie Louis

Weight: 10
Price: $275
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 FRED ALLEN

ANCIENT FRED ALLEN ILLINOIS RIVER DECOY WHICH IS A SO CALLED "DERELICT" DECOY FOUND IN THE RIVER BY A HUNTER. HOLLOW MALLARD EXAMPLE OF HIS WORK WHICH IS ABOUT 14" IN LENGTH WHICH WAS A FEW SHOT MARKS AS SHOWN, A VERY SMALL CHIP TO THE TAIL AS WELL AS A BIT OF CHEW ON THE END OF THE BILL. GREAT FORM AND COMPLETLY VOID OF PAINT DUE TO WEATHER AND USE WITH A STAMP ON THE BOTTOM THAT SAYS HILLER.

Carver: Fred Allen

Weight: 10
Price: $450
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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 Allen Hen Mallard

Fred Allen,Princeton,Illinois M29 PRICE REDUCED!!
Very rare Hen Mallard by old time carver Fred Allen of Princeton,Illinois in original condition. Solid body,very sound decoy that has sat on a collectors shelf for over 40 plus years. Retains the original short paddle tail and flat bottom Allen was noted for. Original paint except some old touch-up to the bill area. Very rare decoy for the maker in this condition, early first quarter 19th century and as such, highly collectible.

Carver: Fred Allen

Weight: 10
Price: $4400
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 FRED ALLEN STYLE BLUEBILL

EARLY AND VERY UNUSUAL BLUEBILL DECOY IN THE STYLE OF FRED ALLEN FROM MONMOUTH ILLINOIS PURCHASED AT THE SAME TIME FROM THE SAME SELLER AS THE TWO ALLEN'S I HAVE LISTED. HOLLOW, DEMUR WIDE BODIED WITH A VERY BLOCKY HEAD, WIDE TAIL AND A VERY INTERESTING AND DETAILED BILL CARVING. EYES ARE NOT ORIGINAL, OTHERWISE ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT CIRCA 1890. ABOUT 11 BY 6".

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $395
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 FRED BAYLEY ILLINOIS RIVER DRAKE MALLARD

***OUTSTANDING DRAKE MALLARD BY FRED BAYLEY OF PEORIA,ILLINOIS, CIRCA 1930'S IN ORIGINAL CONDITION. THE BREAST AND HEAD PAINT IS OLD HUNTER TOUCH-UP, BUT THE REST IS GREAT OLD DRY ORIGINAL PAINT. RETAINS THE ORIGINAL GLASS EYES AS WELL AS THE WEIGHT ON THE BOTTOM. TWO PIECE HOLLOW CONSTRUCTION, BASE OF HEAD SLOT HAS A TIGHT AGE CRACK. THE SWIRL PAINT OF THE BACK IS GREAT! 15" LONG.

Carver: Fred Bayley

Weight: 10
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 FRED BAYLEY ILLINOIS VINTAGE DUCK CALL

FRED BAYLEY DUCK CALL ALL INTACT WITH THE BAYLEY STAMP ON THE CALL. A FEW MINOR DINGS AND RUBS TO THIS VINTAGE ILLINOIS RIVER DUCK CALL USED TO CALL IN DUCKS ON THE ILLINOIS RIVER OVER A PERIOD OF MANY YEARS.

Carver: Fred Bayley

Weight: 10
Price: $150
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Fred Bins, Green Bay, Wisconsin Decoy

FRED BINS, GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN WBW27 A rig of these 1930 vintage decoys recently showed up. Not sure of the species but likely a BB hen in black! 16" long and very wide.

Carver: FRED BINS

Weight: 10
Price: $125
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Fred Mott Mallard Drake

Fred Mott,Pekin,Illinois
Fred Mott Drake Mallard working decoy in an old second coat of paint, original condition as far as the body and head goes and retains the original glass eyes. Solid body decoy about 15" in length. The lead ballast weight on the bottom has been removed.

Carver: Fred Mott Sr.

Weight: 10
Price: $275
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Fred Mott Sr. Drake Mallard

Fred Mott Sr.,Pekin,IL.,
Fred Mott Drake Mallard which is a heavy solid body decoy in a second coat of hunter paint. Several small dings and a very slight age crack around the base of the neck. Weight has been removed from this working example of a great Illinois River carver, Fred Mott Senior.

Carver: Fred Mott Sr.

Weight: 10
Price: $325
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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		 Freemont Wisconsin Mallard

Freemont,Wisconsin,Unidentified WBW12
Vintage 1930's smooth cork over wood with a wooden tail from Joe Gigl's time but this unidentified carver made very few of these fine decoys for hunting purposes. Best Wisconsin decoys we have seen, 16" long, all original and clean.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $475
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 French Shorebird

QBW5 11.5" long and 14" high on stand, this Primitive antique shorebird was found in the South of France about 30 years ago. French working decoys are quite rare and usually primitive compared with the American tradition. Probably depicts a yellow legs. Chip under tail repaired. Looks like it had tack eyes which have rusted off.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $135
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 FRESH AIR DICK JANSON PINTAIL

MY FAVORITE OF THE CALIFORNIA CARVERS, FRESH AIR DICK JANSON CIRCA 1935, PINTAIL (1872-1935), SOLID BODY SOME OLD REPAIR WORK TO THE BOTTOM AS WELL AS A SMALL NECK FILLER REPAIR, GLASS EYES, OLD BALLAST WEIGHT, GREAT SIGNATURE TAIL CARVING AS WELL AS FORM, ABOUT 16" BY 5" IN WIDTH.

Carver: DICK JANSON

Weight: 10
Price: $450
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Frisque Canvasback

Frisque,Green Bay,Wisconsin
15" long solid body decoy by Frisque from Green Bay Wisconsin in original paint as well as condition except the weights were removed and that took some wood with it, probably so it could be displayed as a nice shelf piece!

Carver: Frisque

Weight: 10
Price: $125
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Fritz Geiger

Fritz Geiger,Oshkosh,WI.,
Fritz Geiger boat bottom Drake Blusbill. 12" hollow body Illinois River style working decoy at times attributed to Fred Allen but most likely by Frederick Geiger (1882-1957). This is his very best work with a rare boat hull bottom and great cheek carving. Taken down with a coat of wash to the original paint.

Carver: Fritz Geiger

Weight: 10
Price: $385
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Fritz Geiger Bluebill

Frederick "fritz" Geiger (1882-1957) made easily identifiable decoys with deep cut chin separation. Old working paint with unusual handle fashioned keel/weight. See pg. 209 of GREAT LAKES DECOY INTERPRETATIONS.

Carver: Fritz Geiger

Weight: 10
Price: $275
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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		 Gadwell Working Decoy

Illinois River Gadwell, Unidentified Maker,MW 36
Illinois River solid decoy in old paint as well as original condition that seems to fit Gadwell markings. The bottom has been planed off to allow balance on a shelf. The back is branded A.H.L. plus a large P.The form looks very similar to Vern Cheesman from Macomb Illinois., but this example might actually be older.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $425
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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 Bacon Goldeneye

George Bacon,Burlington,Vermont PRICE REDUCED! E 26
Old Hen Goldeneye carved by well respected Vermont carver George Bacon in original condition and bold form for this Hen Whistler. Decoy has an old coat of wash and is 98% worn back to the original surface. Head has probably been put back on at some point and a small crack is forming around it's base. Paint is evenly worn due to age and in-use gunning wear.A small crack to the wood on the back at center line is evident. A very nice addition to any New England collectors room of decoys as a Bacon in this condition is very hard to find.

Carver: George Bacon

Weight: 10
Price: $675
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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		 George Kessler Drake Mallard

George Kessler,Pekin,IL.
Drake Mallard working decoy done by George Kessler of Pekin,Illinois,(1868-1955). 15" long, two piece hollow working decoy, circa 1920 in original condition as well as paint. Great form and great old dry paint to the surface. Detailed bill carving. On the bottom is the inscription that says,"Buck and Merk Gun Club, Rice Pond. Great old decoy in great condition!

Carver: George Kessler

Weight: 10
Price: $725
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 George Wood Snow Goose

George Wood, Beach Grove,British,Columbia, JY
Snow Goose by George Wood, Beach Grove, British Columbia in very good original paint with some touch-up in the head area, hollow, painted eyes, Circa-1949. A Snow Goose is a very unusual species found as decoys and would make a great addition to any collection!

Carver: George Wood

Weight: 10
Price: $295
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 GEORGES GUYON

OLD WORKING DUCK DECOY BY VERCHERES, QUEBEC CARVER GEORGES GUYON IN STRONG ORIGINAL PAINT AS WELL AS CONDITION, SECOND QUARTER 20TH CENTURY. HOLLOW DECOY WITH FLAT BOTTOM, ABOUT 15" LONG BY 6" IN WIDTH, ORIGINAL GLASS EYES, RAISED WINGS, CARVED BILL DETAIL, ONE OF QUEBEC'S FINEST CARVERS.

Carver: Guyon, Georges

Weight: 10
Price: $425
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 GEORGES GUYON

OLD WORKING DUCK DECOY BY VERCHERES, QUEBEC CARVER GEORGES GUYON IN STRONG ORIGINAL PAINT AS WELL AS CONDITION, SECOND QUARTER 20TH CENTURY. HOLLOW DECOY WITH FLAT BOTTOM, ABOUT 15" LONG BY 6" IN WIDTH, ORIGINAL GLASS EYES, RAISED WINGS, CARVED BILL DETAIL, ONE OF QUEBEC'S FINEST CARVERS.

Carver: Guyon, Georges

Weight: 10
Price: $425
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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		 Gilles Drake Mallard

Robert Gilles,Quebec,Canada QMM1
Solid body Drake Mallard signed Gilles,Robert 1959 on the bottom of this working decoy from Quebec. In original condition as found. Original paint from the breast back to the tail. Older repaint to the breast,head and bill. Great Quebec form with feather chiseling to the back with a nice plastic tail insert to the tip as shown.The decoy appears to have had a weight connected at one time as well as possibly a keel which was probably removed for shelf display. A very nice addition to any Canadian collection.

Carver: Robert Gilles

Weight: 10
Price: $250
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Goiter Neck Canada Goose

Unidentified,Ontario,Canada PRICE REDUCED! C8
Unidentified carver of this very old and unusual great folky Canada Goose attributed to the Ontario region. Over sized flat bottom solid floater with a partial second coat of old wash. Condition is original including the glass eyes. Very unusual form with the slot carving between the goiter neck and back. The wink carving technique is very similar to some of Ken Angers early work. All and all a good addition to any collection. Ca. 1920's to 1930's.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 20
Price: $395
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Goiter Neck Canadian Goose

Unidentified Carver,Toronto,Ontario,C 54
Very interesting as well as unusual Goiter neck Canadian Goose decoy in original condition as well as paint.Outstanding high neck form from this unidentified Ontario carver.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $475
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Golden Eye Drake Attributed to George Huey

Attributed to George Huey,Friendship,Maine EBW8
Golden Eye(Whistler) Drake with no eyes and inlet head attributed to the early work of George Huey of Friendship Maine, Circa 1900-1910. The paint on the head and bill are original and the decoy is as found in original untouched condition with an old second coat of paint to the body. Nice form and Huey's best for his Whistler examples.

Carver: Huey

Weight: 10
Price: $675
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 GREAT HORNED OWL BY DEWEY'S

FJY 10 GREAT HORNED OWL BY DEWEY'S METAL FOLDING DECOY'S, ELKHART, IN., IN NEAR MINT ORIGINAL PAINT AS WELL AS CONDITION, THE METAL COIL ATTACHMENT IS MISSING, C-1920'S.

Carver:
Dewey's Outing MFG. Co.
Weight: 10
Price: $725
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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		 Grubbs Drake Mallard

Grubbs Mfg. Co.,Pascagoula,Ms.,JY F1
Drake Mallard by the Grubbs Mfg. Company of Pascagoula , MS. Perfection #2 Model in excellent original paint as well as condition with minor in-use gunning wear, glass eyes, C-1928.

Carver:
Grubbs,C.W. Mfg.,Co.
Weight: 10
Price: $295
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 GRUBBS DRAKE RED BREASTED MERGANSER

FJY 7 RARE DRAKE RED BREASTED MERGANSER BY GRUBBS DECOY CO., PASCAGOULA,MS., PERFECTION MODEL NO. 2, EXCELLENT ORIGINAL PAINT AS WELL AS CONDITION, WITH MINOR IN-USE GUNNING WEAR, GLASS EYES FROM MY PERSONAL COLLECTION, CIRCA 1918-1928.

Carver:

Weight: 10
Price: $795
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Gumpy Gilbert Black Duck

Gumpy Gilbert,Trenton,NJ. E 9
Stylish 1930's decoy from New Jersey carver Gumpy Gilbert. This Delaware River style Black Duck in its most simple form is done by one of the better Carvers of his time and is a rare example of great folk art!

Carver: Gumpy Gilbert

Weight: 10
Price: $475
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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		 Gundlefinger BW Teal

Gundlefinger Wood Products Co.,Jefferson City,MO.,FJY 8
Drake BW Teal by Gundlefinger Wood Products Co., Jefferson City, MO., Superior Model,very good original paint as well as condition, with some in-use gunning wear,glass eyes,C-1925-1929.

Carver:
Gundelfinger
Weight: 10
Price: $795
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Gundlefinger Drake GW Teal

Gundelfinger Wood Products Co., Jefferson City, MO.,JY
RARE Drake GW Teal by Gundelfinger Wood Products Co., Jefferson City, MO., Superior Model, excellent original paint as well as condition, glass eyes, NICE DECOY! C-1925-1929.

Carver:
Gundelfinger
Weight: 10
Price: $750
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 GUNNIN' BIRDS BY KROGHIE ANDRESEN

GUNNIN BIRDS,NORTH CAROLINA REFERENCE BOOK S2
GUNNIN' BIRDS, featuring the collection of Kroghie Andresen. Decoy reference guide from the Back Bay, Virginia and Currituck and Dare County, North Carolina.

Carver:

Weight: 10
Price: $80
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Gus Moak Bluebill Drake

Gus Moak,Tustin,WI.,
Gus Moak Bluebill Drake, solid body decoy in original paint as well as condition.Convex bottom and decent remaining paint for this old working decoy. This is a chance to acquire a rare species for Moak as most of his decoys in circulation are Canvasbacks.

Carver: Moak

Weight: 10
Price: $1150
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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		 Half Size Canada Goose

PRICE REDUCED!! M43
Half Size Canada Goose decoy attributed to the Midwest in original paint as well as condition. Solid Body with a slightly turned head in very nice form and has retained the original glass eyes. Small crack all the way around the neck. Head is not loose. In addition, please note a very small crack running mid line along the right side of the body. Decoy has the initials E Allen under the tail.

Carver: E. Allen

Weight: 0
Price: $195
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Hand Chopped Partridge

Maine Hand Carved,Unidentified Hand E 29
Early hand carved example of a Grouse or Partridge as they are called in these parts. This was hand chopped and whittled in as found condition which is original as to paint as well as condition. Very folky piece circa 1930's with very nice posture and intricate detail to the feather carving. Couple of small nicks as well as a limited amount of wear to the paint as seen.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $475
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Hank Catton Drake Canvasback

Hank Catton,London,OntarioOBW13
Drake Canvasback with worn original paint as well as condition, neck filler has been reset as well as a repair to the bill. Known as the "Chatom Smiler". Solid body 17" old working decoy.

Carver: Hank Catton

Weight: 10
Price: $525
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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 Bluebill

Harry Jobes, Havre de Grace,Maryland 11E
Mint to near mint condition Drake Bluebill by Captain Harry Jobes of Maryland in original condition as well as paint. Nice form and good attention to detail especially with the paint swirling of the feathering on the back of this solid body decoy.

Carver: Jobes, Harry

Weight: 10
Price: $175
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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		 Harry V Shourds Bluebill Hen

Harry V Shourds,Tuckerton,NJ, EBW29
Harry V. Shourds Bluebill Hen, Circa 1900. Hollow, painted eyes with great structural balance. Pad type lead weight has been removed.There is a white coat of lead primer under the brown paint in what is believed to be a second old coat. Excellent form.

Carver: Shourds

Weight: 10
Price: $265
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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		 Hays Pair of Mallards

J.M. Hayes Wood Products Co., Jefferson City, MO.,JY
Pair of Mallards by J.M. Hays Wood Products Co., Jefferson City, MO., Pre 1922 Superior Models, very good original paint as well as condition, with some in-use wear noted, Hays cold stamp on both bottoms, C-1921-1922.

Carver:
Hays
Weight: 10
Price: $825
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 HECTOR WHITTINGTON DRAKE PINTAIL DECOY

HECTOR WHITTINGTON, HIGHLY RESPECTED ILLINOIS RIVER CARVER, TWO PIECE HOLLOW DRAKE PINTAIL, CIRCA 1938. THE GREAT SCRATCH PAINT ON THE BACK OF THE DECOY APPEARS TO BE ORIGINAL WITH A WELL DONE PROFESSIONAL RESTORATION TO THE HEAD, FEATHER AND WING PATCH PAINTING. TYPICAL DETAILED PAINT SCHEME REPRESENTATIVE OF WHITTINGTON WITH GREAT FORM AND DETAILED BILL CARVING. THE OLD WORKING DECOY IS ABOUT 17" LONG BY 6" IN WIDTH.

Carver: Whittington, Hector

Weight: 10
Price: $950
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Hen Bluebill by Frank Schmidt

Frank Schmidt,Centerline,MI. M17
Hen Bluebill by Frank Schmidt of Centerline, Michigan, Circa 1930. Original paint as well as condition, retains the original glass eyes as well as keel. Near mint working condition with evenly worn paint consistent with in-use gunning wear. Just a great example of this carvers work!

Carver: Schmidt,Frank

Weight: 10
Price: $995
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Hen Bluebill by Hayes Finkle

Hayes Finkle,Port Huron,MI. M16
Hen Bluebill carved by Hayes Finkle of Port Huron,Michigan, circa 1920. Original condition as well as paint, retaining the original glass eyes, no bill carving. Hayes and his brother Bill hunted Saginaw Bay and the St. Clair Flats with these decoys or decoys just like them.Investment grade!

Carver: Hayes Finkle

Weight: 10
Price: $975
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Hen Bluebill by Walter Snow

Walter Snow,Detroit,MI. M6
Hen Bluebill by Walter Snow of Detroit,Michigan,Circa 1940, original paint as well as condition,retains the original glass eyes. Great paint blending and detail, mellow patina similar to the work of Ben Schmidt. Near mint condition. This is a really great decoy!

Carver: Walter Snow

Weight: 10
Price: $1350
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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 ATTRIBUTED TO MICHIGAN

***EARLY SOLID BODY HEN CANVASBACK ATTRIBUTED TO MICHIGAN OR WISCONSIN. OLD HUNTER TOUCH-UP TO THE BODY AS WELL AS THE BOTTOM REPAIR AS SHOWN. ABOUT 16" IN LENGTH, THIS DECOY HAS GREAT FORM WITH DETAILED BILL CARVING AND WHALE BACK DESIGN. A GREAT OLD BOBTAIL CIRCA 1920'S.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Hen Canvasback by Walter Struebling

Walter Struebling,Marine City,Michigan. M8
Hen Canvasback by Walter Struebling of Marine City, Michigan circa 1930. Old working paint probably done by the carver, original glass eyes, no swing keel. Condition is excellent with detailed bill carving. Investment Grade decoy!

Carver: Walter Struebling

Weight: 10
Price: $1275
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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

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

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

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		 Hen Pintail Mini By Arthur Behmetuik

Arthur Behmetuik,Lockport,IL.,
Hen Pintail miniature carved and painted by Arthur Behmetuik of Lockport,Illinois also known as ("Artie Bennett"). Solid body example in original condition as well as paint,about 8" in length from the tip of the tail to the tip of the bill. Small tight crack across the bill with tiny original glass eyes in overall very good condition, circa 1961.

Carver: Arthur Behmetuik

Weight: 10
Price: $125
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 HENRY HOLMES BUREAU ILLINOIS

***VERY NICE OLD HENRY HOLMES WORKING DECOY CIRCA 1940 OF BUREAU,ILLINOIS. VERY LIGHT HOLLOW TWO PIECE BIRD WITH A TIGHT CRACK AROUND THE NECK HELD IN PLACE BY A COUPLE OLD NAILS. OLD HUNTER PAINT TOUCH-UP. THE HEAD HAS SEEN A FEW SHOTS AS WELL AS A COUPLE OF OTHER SMALL ROUGH AREAS ON THE BODY. THE WEIGHT WAS DRILLED IN THE BOTTOM AND REMOVED AT SOME POINT. THIS IS A VERY COLLECTIBLE ILLINOIS RIVER DECOY!

Carver: Henry Holmes

Weight: 10
Price: $625
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Henry Holmes Drake Mallard

Henry Holmes,Bureau,IL.
Solid body Drake Mallard by famed carver Henry Holmes of Bureau,Illinois in original condition as well as paint. 17" long solid body decoy with great comb painting as shown as well as some wear to the paint surface attributed to in-use gunning wear.

Carver: Henry Holmes

Weight: 10
Price: $675
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Henry Holmes Hen Mallard

Henry Holmes,Bureau,IL.
Very early two piece hollow Henry Holmes working decoy in original condition as well as paint. This is an early Holmes style with the fat chin style and interesting detail to the bill carving. Has the original bottom weight. Very collectible and considered investment grade!

Carver: Henry Holmes

Weight: 10
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Henry Meldrum Black Duck

Henry Meldrum,St. Clair Flats,MI. M12
Black Duck by Henry Meldrum, Saint Clair Flats,Michigan,circa 1880. 75% original paint as well as all original condition with fine bill carving and glass eyes.Good condition for a very early decoy that spent a lot of time being hunted over. Small cracks to head and neck area, stamped H.M. on the bottom. Highly collectible decoy!

Carver: Henry Meldrum

Weight: 10
Price: $575
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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		 Henry Taubert Drake Mallard

Henry Taubert,Pekin,IL.
A rare and very nicely carved and painted Drake Mallard by Henry Taubert of Pekin,Illinois,(1870-1934). Hollow and light, 16" long body in dry old original paint as well as condition with tack eyes. This is just a great example of the Illinois River style!

Carver: Henry Taubert

Weight: 10
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Herb Daisey Sr. Hen Mallard

Herb Daisey Sr., Chincoteague,Virginia S5
Great Hen Mallard by Herb Daisey Senior of Chincoteague Virginia. Signed in pen in the carvers hand in original paint as well as condition. Nice form and wonderful wet paint blending. Solid decoy retaining the original glass eyes. Nice fair priced decoy to any collection.

Carver: Herb Daisey Sr.

Weight: 10
Price: $200
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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 Canada Goose

Herter's Inc.,Waseca,MN. F23 JY
Very nice Herter's Canada Goose in very good original paint as well as condition. Balsa body and detailed carving to the solid pine head, retaining the original glass eyes. This was the companies Model Supreme decoy,Ca. 1940's. Some in-use gunning wear to the tips of the paint as shown. Overall, this working example is in very fine shape and is of Investment quality for any factory decoy collector!

Carver:
Herters
Weight: 10
Price: $245
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Herter's Canada Goose

Herter's Decoy Factory,Waseca,MN. M15
Canada Goose by the Herter's Decoy factory of Waseca,Minnesota, circa 1930's making this an early example. Original paint as well as condition. Balsa body, great condition!

Carver:
Herters
Weight: 10
Price: $600
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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 MALLARD JY

HERTERS DECOY FACTORY,WASECA,MN. F65 JY
Drake Mallard by the Herters Decoy factory in great form. Model perfect in very good O.P. as well as condition. Some in-use gunning wear as shown. Retains the glass eyes with detailed bill carving. Ca. 1940's.

Carver:
Herters
Weight: 10
Price: $265
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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

Herter's Inc., Waseca,MN. JY F-89
Great Horned Owl by Herter's Inc., Waseca,MN. in excellent original condition, with some in-use gunning wear as shown,small chip on the back of one ear,balsa body, taxidermy glass eyes, bear claw beak. C-1948.

Carver:
Herters
Weight: 10
Price: $1495
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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		 HERTERS HEN PINTAIL JY

HERTERS DECOY FACTORY,WASECA,MN. F61 JY
Hen Pintail by the Herters Decoy Company. Model perfect in excellent O.P. as well as overall good structural condition with some rubs to the paint as shown. Retains original glass eyes and has nice bill carving as well as appealing form. Ca. 1940's.

Carver:
Herters
Weight: 10
Price: $195
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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		 HERTERS MALLARD SWIMMING DECOY

HERTERS SWIMMING MALLARD WORKING DECOY CIRCA 1945 IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. I BELIEVE THIS IS THE THIRD IN THE PRODUCTION OF THE HERTERS LINE WHICH IS A CORK BODY WITH A "PLASTIC INK" PRINTED CLOTH COVERING AND WOODEN MACHINE PRODUCED HEAD DUE TO THE BOTTOM BOARD METAL STRIP WHICH IS ZINC NOT BRASS, TESTED WITH A MAGNET. I BELIEVE THIS ALSO TO BE ONE OF THEIR KITS WHICH ALLOWED A HUNTER TO SAVE A LITTLE MONEY AND AS SUCH WAS PUT TOGETHER BY SOMEONE PRIOR TO HUNTING OVER IT. THE SWIMMING STYLE IS NOT OFTEN FOUND AND THEREFORE COMMANDS A LITTLE HIGHER PRICE ESPECIALLY DUE TO THIS DECOYS CONDITION.

Carver:
Herters
Weight: 10
Price: $175
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Herter's Model Perfect Balsa Canada Goose RLM

Herter's Decoy Factory,Waseca,MN. F RLM 3
Canada Goose in very nice profile from the Herter's Decoy Factory of Waseca,Minnesota,Ca. 1940's.Model Supreme in original condition as well as paint with some gunning wear to the tips of the paint as shown which is typical for Balsa in-use. Near mint example of this Goose with the exception of the paint loss on the left side of the neck and head around the glass eye. Found and sold as is. Touch-up to the small amount of paint loss would be easy to do.

Carver:
Herters
Weight: 10
Price: $195
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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		 HERTERS TURNED HEAD CLOTH MALLARD DECOY

EARLY TURNED HEAD MALLARD DECOY WHICH I BELIEVE TO BE A HERTERS KIT PRODUCED AROUND 1945 WHICH WAS A MACHINE PRODUCED HEAD WITH A ZINC PLATE THAT ATTACHED THE BOTTOM BOARD. THIS IS CLOTH PRE-PRINTED OVER CORK AND THE HEAD IS WOODEN, THE HEAD WAS NOT RESET, I BELIEVE THIS IS ORIGINAL AND NOT OFTEN FOUND ESPECIALLY IN THIS KIND OF ALL ORIGINAL EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE EARLY VERSION WAS BRASS WHICH I TESTED WITH A MAGNET AND AS SUCH DETERMINED IT TO BE ZINC. NICE FACTORY DECOY!!

Carver:
Herters
Weight: 10
Price: $150
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 High Head Neenah Canvasback

Unidentified,Neenah Wisconsin
17" long and 9" high Canvasback Drake from Neenah Wisconsin attributed to J Carleson. Classic period decoy 1930 or earlier.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $325
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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		 HIGH HEAD WISCONSIN CANVASBACK DECOY

HOLLOW, NICE FEATHER PAINT IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT, TIGHT AGE CRACK IN TWO LOCATIONS AROUND THE NECK AS SHOWN. HIGH HEAD WISCONSIN CARVING BY AN UNIDENTIFIED HAND WITH TAXIDERMY EYES, FLAT BOTTOM WITH PADDLE TAIL. ABOUT 16" LONG FROM THE TIP OF THE TAIL TO THE TIP OF THE BILL AND ABOUT 7" IN WIDTH. NICE DETAIL AS WELL AS GREAT FORM, CIRCA 1930'S.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 HOLLOW BLUEBILL WITH NATE QUILLEN TRAITS

OLD BLUEBILL HOLLOW BODY WITH 1/2" BOTTOM BOARD WITH VERY SIMILAR CHARACTERISTICS TO NATE QUILLEN ESPECIALLY THE TAIL AND "CHEEKY" CARVING TO THE HEAD, ORIGINAL CONDITION CIRCA 1925. OLD SECOND COAT OF HUNTER PAINT TO THE BILL BREAST AND TAIL.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $250
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 HOLLOW EAST COAST BRANT DECOY

HOLLOW BODY WORKING BRANT DUCK DECOY IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT WITH A NEW JERSEY INFLUENCE, HIGH NECK, CARVED EYES, HAIRLINE CRACK AT JOINT, ORIGINAL LEATHER STRAP AND BALLAST WEIGHT WITH THE INITIALS R.H. DECOY IS ABOUT 17" LONG BY 7" IN WIDTH.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 HOLLOW HEN MALLARD BY THOMAS CHIADO OF SPRING VALL

VINTAGE HOLLOW FLAT BOTTOM HEN MALLARD IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT BY FAMED SPRING VALLEY ILLINOIS CARVER THOMAS CHIADO, CIRCA 1940, ABOUT 15" LONG BY 5" WIDE, DETAILED BILL CARVING AND OUTSTANDING WET PAINT BLENDING, GREAT POSTURE. CHIADO IS IN THE LOOMIS BIBLE OF FAMOUS ILLINOIS RIVER CARVERS.

Carver: Thomas Chiado

Weight: 10
Price: $595
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 HOLLOW HURLEY CONKLIN BLUEBILL

HOLLOW BLUEBILL DECOY BY FAMED NEW JERSEY CARVER HURLEY CONKLIN IN EXCELLENT ORIGINAL PAINT AS WELL AS CONDITION WITH TURNED HEAD STYLE AS SHOWN, HAS THE H CONKLIN STAMP ON THE BOTTOM AS WELL AS HIS SIGNATURE DRILLED BALLAST WEIGHT,15" LONG BY ABOUT 5" AT THE WIDEST POINT. DETAILED BILL AND TAIL CARVING.

Carver: Hurley Conklin

Weight: 10
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Hollow Perry Wilcoxin Drake Canvasback

Perry Wilcoxin, Liverpool,Illinois,MM
Perry Wilcoxin Drake Canvasback(1862-1954). Flat hollow two piece construction, pine body, paddle tail, dimple eyes, snakey neck in the best of the best in terms of form. Three piece head neck construction with a couple small nails under the bill. Decoy was given a careful coat of wash due to several coats of badly done over paint and shows faint remains of the original paint indicating the decoy was a Drake Canvasback. Other than that, the decoy is as found as I simply hate to put any paint at all on ancient great decoys. I recently floated this decoy at a Ducks Unlimited event and was glad I did. As good as it will be on any collectors shelf, I realize it's real home is in the water!

Carver: Perry Wilcoxen

Weight: 10
Price: $475
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 HOLLOW TURNED HEAD DRAKE MALLARD DELAWARE RIVER

GREAT TURNED HEAD DRAKE MALLARD ATTRIBUTED TO THE DELAWARE RIVER REGION DONE BY AN UNIDENTIFIED HAND IN WONDERFUL FORM, ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT. HOLLOW WITH ORIGINAL GLASS EYES AND LEATHER STAMP ON THE BOTTOM AS WELL AS BALLAST WEIGHT. ABOUT 15" LONG BY 6" IN WIDTH, ROESCH STAMPED ON THE BOTTOM AS SHOWN.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $350
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 HOLLOW TWO PIECE DRAKE MALLARD ATTRIBUTED TO PEKIN

EARLY HOLLOW BODY DRAKE MALLARD ATTRIBUTED TO A CARVER FROM THE PEKIN, ILLINOIS AREA IN ORIGINAL CONDITION WITH SOME PAINT TOUCH-UP TO THE TAIL AND HEAD ATTRIBUTED TO WEAR FROM IN-USE GUNNING. RETAINS THE GLASS EYES AS WELL AS THE BALLAST WEIGHT ON THE BOTTOM AS SHOWN

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $250
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 HUDSON DRAKE BLUEBILL JY

HUDSON DECOY CO.,PASCAGOULA,MS. S10 JY
Drake Bluebill by Hudson Decoy Company. Good O.P. as well as condition. Rigged for hunting and used as such. Moderate in use gunning wear. Retains original glass eyes. Ca. 1943.

Carver:
Hudson
Weight: 10
Price: $165
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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 CANVASBACK JY

HUDSON DECOY CO.,PASCAGOULA,MS. S9 JY
Hen Canvasback by the Hudson Decoy Company in excellent O.P and condition. Minor age wear as decoy has never been rigged. Vac-Sta model,Ca. 1925-1940. See Pascagoula Decoys page 38 and 40.

Carver:
Hudson
Weight: 10
Price: $165
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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		 Hump Back Columbia River Black Duck

Unidentified,British Columbia
13" solid hump back Columbia River Black Duck. Nice scratch paint and painted eyes, circa 1930's. A bargin for the asking price!

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $145
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 HURLEY CONKLIN BRANT DECOY

HOLLOW HURLEY CONKLIN BRANT DECOY NEAR MINT IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT. MAKERS STAMP ON BOTTOM ALONG WITH A NOTATION THAT SAYS XFRR DEC. 1984, WITH CONKLIN DROP BALLAST WEIGHT. I BELIEVE THIS SPECIES TO BE FAIRLY RARE FOR THIS TALENTED NEW JERSEY CARVER. ABOUT 20" LONG BY 6" IN WIDTH. GREAT PAINT AS ALWAYS!

Carver: Hurley Conklin

Weight: 10
Price: $595
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Hurley Conklin Dove

EBW35 10" long dove by Hurley Conklin, Manahawkin, NJ circa 1950-60.

Carver: Hurley Conklin

Weight: 10
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Hurley Conklin Green Wing Teal

Hurley Conklin,Manahawkin,N.J. E 6
Hollow, sleek Green Wing Teal decoy created by New Jersey carver Hurley Conklin (1913-1993). Original condition as well as paint with excellent form especially to the head and neck which is very well done from the knife of a master carver. Decoy is being offered from my personal collection and is from one of the two most prolific carvers in New Jersey history along with Harry V. Shourds. Lead weight embedded into the bottom of the decoy for balance. Stamped in the makers hand H. CONKLIN.14" Long.

Carver: Hurley Conklin

Weight: 10
Price: $395
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Hurley Conklin Peep

EBW39 Manahawkin, NJ carver Hurley Conklin carved this tiny 7.5" peep.

Carver: Hurley Conklin

Weight: 10
Price: $195
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Illinois Field Goose Decoy

Unidentified Illinois Standing Goose
Very nice standing Goose in original paint directly from the collection of legendary collector Joe French from his personal collection. Measures about 24" from the bill to the tail. Two piece head in great form and nice old dry patina. This decoy has a professional repair to a crack in the neck under the head. Very collectible decoy which was once hunted over.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $525
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Illinois River Pintail

Illinois River,Unidentified,IMM2
Old solid body Drake Pintail from the Illinois river with a high head look. Slight separation at the base of the neck as shown. Very nice paint detail with painted eyes. Original paint as well as condition with some rubs to the paint attributed to in-use gunning wear. Decoy was hunted over and then spent some time as a lamp until finding it's way into my collection!

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $195
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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		 Ira Hudson Style Brant

EBW12 N.J.,Attributed to Ira Hudson Style
13'5" very small and very hollow Brant possibly by Ira Hudson or someone who probably learned to carve from Ira Hudson. A great sculpture in working paint. Hollow, about 15 oz., so very light!

Carver: Hudson, Ira

Weight: 10
Price: $485
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 J.M. HAYS WOOD PRODUCTS COMPANY PINTAIL DECOY

VERY RARE SOLID BODY J.M. HAYS WOOD PRODUCTS COMPANY PINTAIL, JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI CIRCA (1921-1925) IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT USED AND RIGGED AS A HUNTING DECOY. PAINT IS PRETTY WELL WORN, BUT THIS IS A RARE AND GREAT EXAMPLE OF A SELDOM FOUND SPECIES FOR THIS FACTORY, THESE CAN BE CONFUSED WITH MASONS AS THEY PRODUCED DURING THE SAME TIME PERIOD, BUT THE PAINT WAS NOT AS WELL FINISHED AS MASON'S. DECOY IS ABOUT 17" LONG BY 5" WIDE, RETAINING THE ORIGINAL GLASS EYES. THIS DECOY WAS PURCHASED AT A GUYETTE AND SCHMIDT AUCTION AND VERIFIED BY THEM AS A HAYS.

Carver:
Hays
Weight: 10
Price: $750
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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		 J.R. Wells Red Head

J.R. "Jack" Wells,Toronto,Ontario PRICE REDUCED! OBW14
Solid body Red Head by J.R. Jack Wells with the J.R.W. Maker Brand on the bottom.Some paint strengthening to the head and tail area. Old working decoy retains the original glass eyes and is in great form.

Carver: J.R. Jack Wells

Weight: 10
Price: $495
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 J.W. Reynolds Dead Duck Support

J.W. Reynolds, Forest part,Illinois F7
Rare piece of hunting lore produced by J.W. Reynolds called the "Jiffy" Dead Duck Support. Ca. 1930 produced in limited production for the purpose of placing dead ducks shot into the spread to increase the "Lure" of the spread. Few examples of this type of product exist, especially in original near mint condition. Markings as shown say "Jiffy" Dead Duck Holder, J.W. Reynolds,Forest Park, Illinois. See also a copy of an old catalog showing this product advertised for $4.60 per dozen or $2.50 per half dozen! A great addition to any factory decoy collection.

Carver:
J.W. Reynolds
Weight: 10
Price: $295
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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		 James Lapham Drake Mallard

James Lapham,Dennisport,MA.,RM
Mini Drake Mallard by James Lapham with the makers signature on the bottom that also says #30. Mint condition in original paint as well as condition mounted on an oval base. About 4.5 inches long with great feather detail as good as Crowell many including myself believe. Nice posture and an investment grade quality carving that will go up in value over time!

Carver: Lapham, James

Weight: 10
Price: $650
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 JAMES POLLITT DRAKE CANVASBACK ORIGINAL CONDITION

***ILLINOIS RIVER DRAKE CANVASBACK BY JAMES POLLITT OF LEWISTOWN, ILLINOIS CIRCA 1940. ORIGINAL CONDITION WITH SOME PAINT TOUCH-UP TO THE FRONT BLACK PAINT AREA. THIS IS BY FAR ONE OF THE BEST EXAMPLE OF THIS CARVERS WORK I HAVE EVER SEEN AND THE FORM IS GREAT AND IS CONFUSED WITH PERRY WILCOXIN. SPECIAL APPRECIATION OF THE HIGH ALERT NECK POSITION. THE ORIGINAL KEEL WEIGHT IS STILL THERE AND IS SIGNED IN THE MAKERS HAND. POLLITT DECOYS ARE HARD TO FIND IN ANY CONDITION!!

Carver: JAMES POLLITT

Weight: 10
Price: $700
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 JAMES POLLITT DRAKE CANVASBACK ORIGINAL CONDITION

***ILLINOIS RIVER DRAKE CANVASBACK BY JAMES POLLITT OF LEWISTOWN, ILLINOIS CIRCA 1940. ORIGINAL CONDITION WITH SOME PAINT TOUCH-UP TO THE FRONT BLACK PAINT AREA. THIS IS BY FAR ONE OF THE BEST EXAMPLE OF THIS CARVERS WORK I HAVE EVER SEEN AND THE FORM IS GREAT AND IS CONFUSED WITH PERRY WILCOXIN. SPECIAL APPRECIATION OF THE HIGH ALERT NECK POSITION. THE ORIGINAL KEEL WEIGHT IS STILL THERE AND IS SIGNED IN THE MAKERS HAND. POLLITT DECOYS ARE HARD TO FIND IN ANY CONDITION!!

Carver: James Pollitt

Weight: 10
Price: $700
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Jamie Hand Black Duck

Jamie Hand,Cape May,N.J.,
As a guide and carver Jamie Hand carries on a family tradition on Cape May dating back to 1690. He was tutored in his carving by Hurley Conklin and Harry Shourds III and his style is a combination of both carvers smooth sculptural lines with that Jersey flair, the decoy is hollow and has the J.H.P. brand on the bottom. Sure to be a classic collectible! See Decoy Magazine Jan./Feb. 1996 for a three page article on this carver.

Carver: Jamie Hand

Weight: 10
Price: $265
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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		 Jerry Silosky Barred Owl

Jerry Silosky,MI.,JY
Life size hand carved Barred Owl by Jerry Silosky., in near mint original paint as well as condition, mounted on a burl wood stand, the Owl is 171/2" tall (not including the stand), circa 1970's.

Carver: Jerry Silosky

Weight: 10
Price: $895
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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		 Jesse Baker Black Duck

Jesse Baker,Trenton,Ontario,Canada PRICE REDUCED! C 37
Black duck in original scratch paint as well as condition. Carved in the early 40's by this talented Belleville style decoy maker this slightly turned head Black Duck with a beaver tail and tack eyes would be a great addition to any collection. Some in-use gunning wear to the paint especially around the lower neck as shown.

Carver: Jesse Baker

Weight: 10
Price: $300
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Jesse Baker Blue Bill

Jesse Baker,Trenton, Ontario OBW22
13" tack eye Bluebill that was over painted as a Whistler and then taken down to the original Bluebill paint. Very unique form with some original comb painting on the back.

Carver: Jesse Baker

Weight: 10
Price: $250
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Jesse Baker Blue Bill

Jesse Baker,NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL SPRING! Trenton,Ontario,Canada OBW28
13" long solid body working decoy by Jesse Baker of Trenton,Ontario. Bluebill Drake over painted as a Whistler. Folky decoy with great form from Ontario!

Carver: Jesse Baker

Weight: 10
Price: $215
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Jesse Blackstone Mini Robin

Jess "Jesse" Blackstone, Peterborough, N.H.,MM E7
A nicely carved and wonderfully painted mini Robin by famed New Hampshire carver Jess Blackstone in original paint as well as condition which is mint. #239 on the bottom with the signature of Blackstone which would make this carving circa 1954-1956. Blackstone was an Ornithologist and this accounts for his attention to detail and his clean, meticulous rendition of this bird carving. The oval base is about 1.5" across and is Pine, made to appear like slate. Note the feet which on close inspection are wooden, but appear to be a part of the base they way they blend in, which is highly skillful. This carving is about 4" long from the tip of the bill to the tip of the tail and about 1" in width. A wonderful example of his work!

Carver: Jesse Blackstone

Weight: 10
Price: $1350
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Jesse Blackstone Ruby Kinglet

E-100 Jesse Blackstone,Peterborough,N.H.,
Outstanding Ruby Kinglet by Jesse Blackstone of Peterborough,New Hampshire in original paint as well as condition and mint condition in all respects. Great form dome using an outstanding wet over wet paint blending technique. A very clean, meticulous rendition by one of the great mini carvers!

Carver: Jesse Blackstone

Weight: 10
Price: $285
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Jesse Blackstone Widgeon

Jess "Jesse" Blackstone, Peterborough, N.H.,MM E5
Famed New Hampshire carver and Ornithologist Jess "Jesse" Blackstone carving, which is an extremely rare mini Drake "Baldpate" or Widgeon as they are commonly called. This carvers background shows in the end result with a clean precise interpretation of the coloring and feathering. This work of art is original and mint in all respects. It is estimated Blackstone only carved about 12 of this species, although he carved between 8,500 and 8,750 total carvings, not including his work for Fieldcraft or the combined efforts with his father. This is a very early example of this carvers work as well which is the fourth Baldpate mini he carved which makes this circa 1947.The base is a pine oval that appears to look like slate. The length is about 4" in length and about 1.5" in width. This is an investment quality carving and may be one of his best works. The carving is signed in the makers hand.

Carver: Jesse Blackstone

Weight: 10
Price: $2300
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Jim Costello Bluebill

Jim Costello, Alex Bay,New York,EMM14
Very nice rendering of a Bluebill by Alexandria Bay carver Jim Costello. Near mint except a small depression to the top of the head.

Carver: Jim Costello

Weight: 10
Price: $185
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 JJ HOOVER FENELTON WIDGEON PAIR

JJ HOOVER FENELTON, PA., SUPER DECORATIVE WIDGEON PAIR. THESE ARE EXCEPTIONAL CARVINGS. EACH BIRD TOOK APPROX., ONE MONTH TO FINISH. EVERY DETAIL IS TO SCALE INCLUDING THE RAISED WINGS AND ALL THE FEATHER TIP CARVING. DECOY NUMBER 21 AND 22 BY THE CARVER WHO CARVED LESS THAN 30 BIRDS. BEST EXAMPLE I HAVE SEEN OF HIS WORK. SIMILAR BIRDS SOLD AT GALLERIES FOR MORE THAN THE ASK BEFORE HE PASSED AWAY.

Carver: JJ FENELTON

Weight: 10
Price: $3000
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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 Gigl Drake Mallard

Joe Gigl,Fremont,WI.PRICE REDUCED! MW 41
Solid heavy over sized Drake Mallard by Wisconsin carver Joe Gigl. Original condition as well as paint with the exception of a recent touch-up to the cheeks where the paint is worn, as shown. Very slight crack around the base of the neck with various minor rubs to the paint attributed to in-use gunning wear as shown. Retains the original glass eyes with very detailed carving to the bill, similar to a Mason premiere grade decoy. Very minor wear to the tip of the bill. Decoy has a hole drilled into the bottom where the dowel is attached to the head. The bottom also has the initials R L burned into the bottom. Length: 18" Investment quality grade decoy.

Carver: Joe Gigl

Weight: 20
Price: $450
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 JOE GIGLE EARLY DRAKE CANVASBACK

JOE GIGLE CIRCA 1920 SOLID BODY CANVASBACK DRAKE, 18.5" LONG IN ORIGINAL PAINT AS WELL AS CONDITION, HIS DECOYS AFTER 1920'S HAD CORK BODIES, BUT THE SAME GREAT HEAD.

Carver: Joe Gigl

Weight: 10
Price: $350
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 JOE KING DRAKE OLD SQUAW

JOE KING,PARKERTOWN,N.J.PRICE REDUCED E 37
Drake Old Squaw (Long Tailed Duck) popular in places like the Northeast region. In Maine we often gun for these after our Eider shoot has concluded. They are very fast and good decoys like this one make all the difference. Original paint as well as condition for this working decoy example from Joe King with nice form and wonderful patina. A few in-use rubs to the paint tips as shown. A very good example of this carvers work!

Carver: Joe King

Weight: 10
Price: $930
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 JOE LINCOLN BLACK DUCK

JOSEPH LINCOLN,ACCORD,MA.PRICE REDUCED E 41
Solid Black Duck with a slightly turned head in swimming pose. It is branded on the bottom in large letters HH-ACCORD which I attribute too Herbert Hatch who was a close friend of Lincoln. It is possible that Hatch could have produced this decoy with direct assistance from Lincoln. However, it is to sophisticated a decoy for Hatch to have produced on his own. This decoy was in over paint and taken down to the original paint, some of which on the sides was worn to the lead base paint. Rare posture for Lincoln and a very graceful piece of work.

Carver: Lincoln, Joseph

Weight: 10
Price: $2200
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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 Lincoln Mini Drake Mallard

Joe Lincoln,Accord,MA.,RM
Rare mint condition mini Joe Lincoln Drake Mallard in original paint as well as condition. No defects of any kind found. About 4" long with the Lincoln stamp on the bottom.Purchased in an early Oliver auction. Lincoln did not do a lot of these. Investment grade!

Carver: Lincoln, Joseph

Weight: 10
Price: $1900
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Joe Lincoln Self Bailing White Wing Scoter

E-103 Joseph Whiting Lincoln,Accord,MA.,
17" hollowed out self bailing White Wing Scoter in original condition as well as paint. H.C. Hunt brand appears both on the top as well as on the bottom of the decoy. A few shot marks as well as a few scratch marks and dings associated with in-use gunning wear. Thick bottom board and carved eyes, a very collectible decoy.

Carver: Lincoln, Joseph

Weight: 10
Price: $975
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Joe Mommeny Drake Canvasback

Joe Mommeny,Wallaceburg,Ontario C4
Drake Canvasback by Joe Mommeny of Wallaceburg,Ontario. Circa 1930's from the Lake Saint Clair style bobtail with glass eyes, about 75% original paint and all original condition.A good example of this carvers work.

Carver: Joe Mommeny

Weight: 10
Price: $885
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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		 JOE SEIGER BLUEBILL HEN

JOE SEIGER,TUSTIN,WISCONSIN WBW6
JOE SEIGER(1871-1959) SEIGER MADE CANVASBACK DECOYS IN THE STYLE OF AUGUST MOAK, BUT SEIGERS ARE NOW MORE VALUABLE. RARE BLUEBILL FOLLOWING THE SAME BASIC PATTERN AS MOAK'S CANVASBACKS WITH ALMOST IDENTICAL TAIL AND 7/8TH'S BOTTOM BOARD. A RARE BLUEBILL AND FINELY CARVED DECOY IN VERY OLD WORKING PAINT, 14" LONG. THE FORM OF THIS DECOY CAN MIMICK THE CANVASBACKS ATTRIBUTED TO JOE SEIGER AND ARE IN THE SAME STYLE AS MOAK CANVASBACKS. SEIGER IS NOT KNOWN TO HAVE MADE BLUEBILLS. A UNIQUE DECOY IN THE BEST WINNEBAGO LAKES FORM!

Carver: Joe Seiger

Weight: 10
Price: $465
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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 CHEEK DRAKE CANVASBACK

E-500 ***DRAKE CANVASBACK BY JOHN CHEEK IN ORIGINAL NEAR MINT TO MINT CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT. GREAT CLASSIC CARVING STYLE WITH DETAILED CARVING TO THE HEAD, TAIL AS WELL AS RAISED WING CARVING. SIGNED AND DATED IN THE MAKERS HAND ON THE BOTTOM. 17" LONG WITH THE ORIGINAL GLASS EYES.

Carver: John Cheek

Weight: 10
Price: $475
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 JOHN DIETCH FAIR HAVEN MICHIGAN BLUEBILL

WORKING BLUEBILL DECOY BY JOHN DIETCH OF FAIR HAVEN MICHIGAN CIRCA 1945 IN ORIGINAL CONDITION WITH SOME HUNTER PAINT TOUCH UP TO THE BLACK AREAS ON THE BODY, ORIGINAL KEEL, RESET GLASS EYES, SHOT MARKS ATTRIBUTED TO HUNTING, GREAT SCRATCH PAINT TO THE UPPER BODY, SHORT UNUSUAL TAIL, ABOUT 12" LONG BY 5" IN WIDTH.

Carver: JOHN DIETCH

Weight: 10
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 John Hyatt Brook Trout

Great Brook Trout by John Hyatt of Pekin, Illinois in all original condition painted by his wife Goldie. This wonderful folk art fish carving done in the 1950's was acquired directly from Larry Hyatt grandson of John Hyatt known primarily for his great Owl carving. Per Larry, this is the only 3 dimensional full sized Trout carved by John. It was previously displayed at the Lakeview Museum with some other Hyatt folk art. This is a one of a kind piece and the attention to detail in both the carving and also the painting by Goldie show's the great work the Hyatt;s were known for.

Carver: John Hyatt

Weight: 10
Price: $5000
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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 LEEDER GROSBEAK

JOHN P. LEEDER,NORTH AUGUSTA, ONTARIO C 28
*WARD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2006 2nd IN WORLD *ELEVATED TO THE STATUS OF WORLD ELITE MASTER CARVER OFFERS TO MALLAR DECOYS: A stunning example of his talent. This rose breasted Grosbeak is in bold paint and great form. Anatomically correct without sacrifice of creative design. The illusion of feathers and soft pleasant appearance give the term life like new meaning.Life size male in full spring plumage. The wood used in the carving is Tupelo and the paint is acrylic. Dimensions:Height:17". Width:10". Depth: 10"

Carver: Leeder, John

Weight: 10
Price: $1375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 John Mott Sr. Drake Mallard

John Mott Sr.,Peoria,Illinois
This decoy is from the personal rig of John Mott Sr.,(1866-1934) who was a Marker Gunner. This solid body Drake Mallard retains the original tack eyes and is believed to be an old over paint to the head, breast and tail by Rudy Kneer of Peoria. Neck is a little loose allowing the head to turn about 30 degrees right to left. Very collectible antique decoy! Old square weight on bottom has been removed.

Carver: John Mott Sr.

Weight: 10
Price: $285
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 John Mott Sr. Drake Mallard

***JOHN FRED MOTT,SR.,MALLARD DRAKE FROM PEKIN, ILLINOIS, CIRCA 1920. SOLID BODY WORKING DECOY IS ABOUT 16" LONG WITH SOME WEAR TO THE PAINT ON THE BILL, HEAD AND TAIL AS WELL AS SEVERAL SHOT MARKS TO THE HEAD, NECK AND BODY. FRED MOTT SR.'S WORK COVERS A HALF-CENTURY OF DECOY CARVING FROM THE MARKET HUNTING DAYS OF THE LATE 1800'S TO THE EARLY 1900'S. VERY COLLECTIBLE EXAMPLE OF THIS CARVERS WORK!!

Carver: Fred Mott Sr.

Weight: 10
Price: $450
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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		 JOHNSON FOLDING WAXED GEESE BW

WM. R. JOHNSON CO.,SEATTLE,WA. F48
Set of five Johnson folding fiberboard decoys. Waxed Canadian Geese are early, Ca. 1940 in O.P and very good condition without the stakes. Makes an excellent addition to a factory decoy collection or antique store inventory. Height from bottom of body to top of head is approx. 19" high. Heads are designed to be placed in several different positions within a field spread. Decoys have been hunted over.

Carver:
W.M. Johnson Company
Weight: 10
Price: $110
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Joiner Stipple Finish BB

Charlie Joiner,Betterton/Chestertown,MD.,LC
Solid body stipple finish Bluebill by Charlie Joiner who learned to carve from Madison Mitchell and often carved in his shop. Typical painted eyes for this region with original weight as shown, original paint as well as condition.

Carver: Joiner, Charlie

Weight: 10
Price: $575
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Joseph Sieger Canvasback Drake

Joseph Sieger,Tustin,WI.MW 3
Great hollow example from Mid West carver Joseph Sieger. Very nice form with great symmetry and balance. Hollow example in original condition. Attribution to Sieger is based in bottom board as well as shape and form to similar decoys that have recently surfaced.

Carver: Joseph Sieger

Weight: 10
Price: $575
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Joseph West Hollow Black Duck

Joseph West,Bordentown,N.J. E2
17" hollow Black Duck by Joseph West of Bordentown New Jersey. See page 108 in "Floating Sculpture". Nice Delaware River bird with very clean lines in original paint as well as condition with some in-use gunning wear to the paint as seen.Thick copper piece of hardware used as a bottom weight.

Carver: Joseph West

Weight: 10
Price: $675
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 JOSEPHUS ROESLING SNAKY HEAD DRAKE CANVASBACK WORK

JOSEPHUS ROESLING (1862-1944) SNAKY HEAD DRAKE CANVASBACK, 15" LONG IN OLD WORKING PAINT, PARTIAL INLET HEAD, LIGHT AGE CRACK TO NECK. CARVER WAS FROM SOUTH BAY CALIFORNIA AND IS FEATURED IN ENGERS BIG BLUE BOOK AS WELL AS DECOY'S OF THE PACIFIC FLYWAY. ORIGINAL PAINT DECOYS BY THIS CARVER HAVE FINE SCRATCH PAINT AND ARE VERY RARE IN ANY CONDITION.

Carver: JOSEPHUS ROESLING

Weight: 10
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 JULIUS MITTLESTEADT BLACK DUCK

BLACK DUCK BY JULIUS E. MITTLESTEADT, BUFFALO, NY., IN EXCELLENT ORIGINAL PAINT AS WELL AS CONDITION WITH SOME IN-USE WEAR AND CHECKERING, GLASS EYES, DETAIL TO THE BILL CARVING, TIGHT BILL CRACK, NICE FEATHERING ON BODY, STAMPED "JEM" INDICATING THAT THIS DECOY PROBABLY CAME FROM HIS PERSONAL RIG, CIRCA 1950.

Carver:

Weight: 10
Price: $2500
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Juluis Middlesteadt Black Duck

Julius Middlesteadt, Buffalo, NY.,JY
Black Duck by Julius Middlesteadt, Buffalo, NY., in very good original paint as well as condition, with some in-use gunning wear, tack eyes, bill carving, partial neck crack which is stable, this decoy has been in Jim Young's personal collection since 1993, circa 1935.

Carver: Julius Middlesteadt

Weight: 10
Price: $575
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 JURGENSON CANVASBACK

OTTO JURGENSON,BOOM BAY,WISCONSIN JY M47
Magnum drake Canvasback which is cork with a wooden head, probably basswood with very nice form and detail. Very good O.P. as well as condition. Wooden bottom board with tight crack in bill,original glass eyes. Some chipping of the cork around the neck as shown in photo. Super decoy! Length:20"

Carver: Jurgenson, Otto

Weight: 10
Price: $235
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 K.D. Factory Bluebill

Popular patented decoy by SPECIALTY MFG, CO. ST. PAUL, MN. circa 1930's in original paint. cavity in bottom fits the head for easy transport.

Carver:
KD Decoy(Speciality Mfg. Co.)
Weight: 10
Price: $100
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 KD Decoy Drake Mallard

KD Decoy (Specialty Mfg. Co.),St.Paul,MN. F35 JY
Drake Mallard by KD Decoy (Specialty Mfg. Co.), St. Paul,Minnesota.Very good original paint as well as condition. Breakdown model where the head can be stored in the body, original glass eyes, KD Factory lead line holder on bottom, see (NAFD) pages 225-227 for more information regarding this company. Circa 1919-1925.

Carver:

Weight: 10
Price: $285
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Keith Littlejohn Owl

Keith Littlejohn,Newark,IL.,IJY1
Hand carved Great Owl by Keith Littlejohn, Newark,Illinois in mint original paint as well as condition, this is a very realistic Owl carving with glass eyes, detailed feather carving and is mounted on a wooden stand, the Owl is 201/2" long and 23" high (including the stand).

Carver: Keith Littlejohn

Weight: 10
Price: $995
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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 BLACK DUCK

KEN ANGER DUNNVILLE, ONTARIO BLACK DUCK WHICH IS A SPECIES HE DID NOT DO MANY OF. CIRCA 1940'S IN ORIGINAL PAINT AS WELL AS CONDITION, SMALL BLEMISH TO TAIL WITH LIGHT GUNNING WEAR, ANGER'S FINEST FORM, THE MASTER OF THE RASP.

Carver: Anger, Ken

Weight: 10
Price: $975
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 KEN ANGER BLUEBILL DUCK DECOY

MID PERIOD KEN ANGER BLUEBILL WORKING DECOY IN ORIGINAL PAINT AS WELL AS CONDITION. DECOY PAINT IS EVENLY WORN ATTRIBUTED TO IN-USE GUNNING WEAR, RASP MARKS ARE STILL EVIDENT. SMALL CHIP TO THE TAIL, HOLLOW TWO PIECE CONSTRUCTION WITH OLD HEAVY SWING WEIGHT, PAINTED EYES, DETAILED BILL CARVING, ABOUT 15" LONG BY 7" IN WIDTH.

Carver: Anger, Ken

Weight: 10
Price: $475
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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 Anger Hen Mallard

Ken Anger,Dunneville,Ontario,Canada ORM1
Hen Mallard by Ken Anger which is a very early example of his work. Rasp detail especially to the head with great feather paint, raised tail feathers and detailed bill carving. Rare hen in original paint with wonderful old patina in mint condition. No touch-up or repairs. Retains original glass eyes and great form. The hen is rare, especially in this condition. The numbers 333 are inscribed on the bottom.

Carver: Anger, Ken

Weight: 15
Price: $1500
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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 Duck

Ken Harris,Woodville,New York
A very nice light weight Ken Harris Black Duck working decoy with original keel which I believe was repainted by his assistant and known carver Leo McIntosh who learned to carve from Ken Harris. Length: 16". Has Harris Stamp on bottom.

Carver: Harris, Ken

Weight: 10
Price: $225
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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 Cork Mallard Drake

EBW33 Ken Harris, Woodville, NY. made cork bodied decoys in the mid 1930's before he had a "factory" and white stamp on the bottom of his decoys. The unique shape of the combined bottom board/keel makes it easy to identify these Ken Harris birds. All original and quite rare.

Carver: Harris, Ken

Weight: 10
Price: $185
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Ken Harris Decorative Drake Scaup

E-106 Ken Harris,Woodville,N.Y.,HW
Decorative Ken Harris outstanding Drake Scaup carving in original condition as well as paint in excellent shape. 45% turned head, solid body, stamp burned into the wood by the maker on the bottom. Great paint and some of the best comb paint and feather carving detail I have ever seen. Raised tail feathers in great form, one of the best examples of this carvers work! About 12" in length.

Carver: Harris, Ken

Weight: 10
Price: $495
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 KEN HARRIS DRAKE CANVASBACK

KEN HARRIS,WOODVILLE,NEW YORK E 39
Drake Canvasback in very good original condition as well as paint with in-use gunning wear. Balsa body with a nicely detailed pine head. Intricate bill carving with the original glass eyes. Small shallow chip to one side of bill. Keel with Harris stamp on the bottom.

Carver: Harris, Ken

Weight: 10
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 Drake Mallard

Ken Harris,Woodville,N.Y., E-64
Outstanding working decoy by Ken Harris of Woodville, New York in original paint as well as condition. Retains the original glass eyes as well as bottom keel. Outstanding paint blending on an early Drake Mallard. Great form and a great example of Ken's abilities!

Carver: Harris, Ken

Weight: 10
Price: $650
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Ken Harris Drake Mallard

E-120 ***KEN HARRIS OF WOODVILLE, NEW YORK, SOLID BODY WORKING DECOY WITH ORIGINAL PAINT TO THE BODY AND A SMALL PROFESSIONAL REPAIR TO THE HEAD. CIRCA 1940 WITH THE KEN HARRIS STAMP ON THE BOTTOM.

Carver: Harris, Ken

Weight: 10
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Ken Harris Drake Pintail

Ken h Harris,Woodville,NY.,JY 10E
Drake Pintail by Ken Harris, Woodville,NY., near mint original paint as well as condition, with a neck repair which appears to have been done by Harris when he was making the decoy, the paint over the repair appears to be original, glass eyes,bill carving detail,scratch painting on body, nice long tail, felt covered bottom with Harris stamp, C-1940's.

Carver: Harris, Ken

Weight: 10
Price: $650
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 KEN HARRIS DRAKE PINTAIL

EMM3 KEN HARRIS, WOODVILLE,NEW YORK. DRAKE PINTAIL BY KEN HARRIS OF WOODVILLE NEW YORK IN ORIGINAL PAINT AS WELL AS CONDITION EXCEPT FOR A SEPARATION TO THE TAIL WHICH WAS RESTORED. YOU CAN'T TELL FROM THE TOP DOWN, BUT THIS IS VISABLE FROM THE BOTTOM. THIS IS A GREAT WORK BY HARRIS AND IS A RARE SPECIES FOR THIS TALENTED CARVER. GREAT FORM AND GREAT PAINT, ABOUT 17" LONG FROM THE END OF THE BILL TO THE TIP OF THE TAIL AND ABOUT 6" IN WIDTH.

Carver: Harris, Ken

Weight: 10
Price: $475
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Ken Harris Drake Whistler

E-105 Ken Harris,Woodville,N.Y.,HW
A great decorative carving by master carver Ken Harris of Woodville,New York in original condition as well as paint. A couple of small rubs to the paint on the left side of the carving. Outstanding feather wet over wet paint blending and raised tail feather carving. Detailed bill carving, original glass eyes, solid body, 12" in length.One of this carvers best examples!

Carver: Harris, Ken

Weight: 10
Price: $495
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 KEN HARRIS DRAKE WOOD DUCK

EMM8 KEN HARRIS DRAKE WOOD DUCK WHICH IS RARE TO FIND FROM THE HAND OF THIS WELL KNOWN AND RESPECTED CARVER FROM WOODVILLE NEW YORK. ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT WITH FADED STAMP ON THE BOTTOM. THE DECOY HAS THREE SMALL DRIP MARKS TOWARD THE TAIL AND A COUPLE SMALL RUBS ON THE LEFT SIDE TOWARD THE TAIL AREA OF THE DECOY, SMALL CRACK RUNNING THE LENGTH OF THE BOTTOM ATTRIBUTED TO THE WOOD DRYING FROM AGE. VERY GOOD TO EXCELLENT EXAMPLE TO HAVE FOR ANY KEN HARRIS COLLECTOR.

Carver: Harris, Ken

Weight: 10
Price: $425
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Ken Harris Drake Wood Duck

Ken Harris, Woodville,N.Y.,JY
Rare Drake Wood Duck by Ken Harris, Woodville,New York, near mint original paint as well as condition, except for a hair line crack in the tip of the drake's hood which is stable, BEAUTIFUL PAINT!, glass eyes, bill carving, felt-lined bottom with Harris stamp, this decoy was one of ken's decorative models that could have been used to hunt over! C-1950.

Carver: Harris, Ken

Weight: 10
Price: $895
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 KEN HARRIS DRAKE WOOD DUCK CARVING

KEN HARRIS DRAKE WOOD DUCK DECOY CARVING IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT WITH SEVERAL VERY SMALL DINGS TO THE PAINT ON THE TIP OF THE BILL AS WELL AS THE BODY. VERY LIGHT AND ABOUT 12" LONG BY 4" WIDE WITH FELT ADDED TO THE BOTTOM WHICH IS OFTEN FOUND TO BETTER DISPLAY THE DECOY. VERY GOOD TO EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF THIS WOODVILLE NEW YORK CARVERS TALENT!

Carver: Harris, Ken

Weight: 10
Price: $295
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Ken Harris Drake Working Canvasback

Ken Harris,Woodville,N.Y.EMM12
19" solid body working decoy by Ken Harris of Woodville New York in original condition as well as paint. Lots of small dings to the paint attributed to in-use gunning, retains original keel and glass eyes, circa 1945. Very nice comb painting to the body! Stamp has been painted over.

Carver: Harris, Ken

Weight: 10
Price: $275
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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 Hen Canvasback

Ken Harris,Woodville,N.Y.EMM13
Old working decoy by Ken Harris of Woodville New York with the Ken Harris Stamp on the bottom. All original as to paint as well as condition. Retains the original keel and glass eyes. Has two tight age cracks running from front to back, small chip to the tip of the bill as well as rubs to the Balsa attributed to in-use gunning wear. 19" long, Magnum working decoy!

Carver: Harris, Ken

Weight: 10
Price: $250
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 KEN HARRIS MINI MALLARD IN EXCELLENT CONDITION

KEN HARRIS OF WOODVILLE NEW YORK, MINIATURE DRAKE MALLARD IN ORIGINAL EXCELLENT CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT, PAINTED EYES, 8.5" LONG, NO STAMP ON BOTTOM WHICH IS TYPICAL OF HIS MINI'S AND NOT HIS MORE EASILY FOUND FULL SIZE EXAMPLES OF BOTH WORKING AS WELL AS HIS DECORATIVE LINE CARVINGS. NICE EXAMPLE OF KEN'S COLLECTION OF WORKS.

Carver: Harris, Ken

Weight: 10
Price: $250
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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 Kergan Hen Mallard

Ken Kergan,Pekin,Illinois
I believe this is a Drake Mallard repainted long ago as a Hen Mallard. Tight age crack at base of neck, small old repair under the tail. Circa 1940, Kergan from Pekin Illinois only carved one dozen Mallards. The weight on the flat bottom of this solid body decoy has also been removed, very hard to find carver from the Illinois River!

Carver: Ken Kergan

Weight: 10
Price: $275
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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		 Ken Kirby Snowy Owl

Ken Kirby,Egg Harbor,NJ. E 56 JY
Snowy Owl by Ken Kirby of Egg Harbor New Jersey. Mint original paint and condition with glass eyes. 15" tall, aged to look old and mounted on a wooden base. Classy Owl!

Carver: Kirby, Ken

Weight: 15
Price: $385
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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		 Koshgogon Lake Wisco Can

Koshgogon Lake, WI., Unidentified
16" Canvasback Drake from Wisconsin that is in the form of a Connecticut/Down East Maine pattern and is from the early 1900's. A study of these interesting carvings was done several years ago in Decoy Magazine and it was determined that some fine "Eastern Decoys Flew" to Wisconsin and served as a model for a talented local carver. Fair condition, old hunters nails holding head on, solid body, note the finely carved tail.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $175
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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		 L.L. Bean Owl

FBW 14 Cork owl decoy fashioned from the body of an L.L.Bean black duck. Eyes are brass shotgun shells and ears are leather. The stand is an antique foundry mold (included) . Nice folk art. stands 36" high on stand.

Carver:

Weight: 10
Price: $225
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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		 Lake Poygan High Head Canvasback

15.5" long by 10" high classic Winnebago Lakes Wisconsin solid Canvasback drake in original paint - chip on bill repaired.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $475
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 LAKE POYGAN HIGH HEAD CANVASBACK DECOY

(BW) 15" LAKE POYGAN HIGH HEAD CANVASBACK WORKING DECOY, UNIDENTIFIED CARVER, GREAT FORM AS WELL AS PAINT, THE HEAD IS ON A PEG, SO IT SWIVELS AND CAN BE REMOVED.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $550
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Large Duck Call Stand

New!!! Large Duck Call Stand. S1
Very nice Large Duck Call stand made of Southern Pine and stained. Stand is a double decker that holds 10 calls. Size: 10" Long x 4" Wide. 4" High from top to bottom.

Carver:

Weight: 10
Price: $14
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Lee Witherspoon

Lee "Clarence" Witherspoon,North Haven Island,Maine, EMM7
Unpainted Lee Witherspoon Merganser found on North Haven Island, circa 1930. This decoy has not be stripped and is in original condition. Great form retaining original glass eyes with detail carving to the crest and raised tail feathers. Witherspoon often carved but did not paint his decoys, leaving that up to the person he gave the decoy to which was a trait of many Maine cavers such as Gus Wilson who often did the same thing. Great honest example of this carvers work.

Carver: Witherspoon

Weight: 10
Price: $485
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Lester Braddock Drake Merganser

Lester Braddock,Warren,Maine,MM 12E
Red Breasted Drake Merganser by Warren Maine carver Lester Braddock, Circa 1960 in original paint as well as condition. Great wet over wet paint blending technique with glass eyes and sleeping pose. Great lines, stamped on bottom in the makers hand. Nice contemporary hand carved work of art!

Carver: Lester Braddock

Weight: 10
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 LEWIS RATHMMELL

LEWIS RATHMMELL, STRATFORD,CT.PRICE REDUCED! EBW14
Mallard Hen working Toller from the Connecticut school by Lewis Rathmmell, Ca. 1940. See page 204, figure 104 in Decoys Of The Atlantic Flyway, by Ken Starr. Fine scratch paint with feather finish and great form as well as an understanding of proper paint application. Original paint as well as condition with a seam separation and some limited in-use wear to the tips of the paint as shown.

Carver: Lewis Rathmmell

Weight: 10
Price: $425
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 LL Bean Early Drake Mallard

L.L. Bean,Freeport,Maine,FJY 20
Early Drake Mallard by L.L. Bean, Freeport,Me.,balsa body/pine head model in very good original paint as well as condition with in-use gunning wear, glass eyes, bill carving, removable head, the majority of Bean's decoys were made from cork, but during W.W. ll, balsa was used for the bodies, Bean ink stamp on bottom with patent number, circa 1941.

Carver:
LL. Bean (The Decoy Shop)
Weight: 10
Price: $295
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Long Island Black Duck

EBW42 16" primitive Black or Mallard constructed from two 1" boards screwed together. Head is slightly inlet in early Connecticut tradition, and the poured lead weight of this shape is often found on CT birds - although this is likely a later addition to this particular bird. Paint worn to wood. could date to Civil war or earlier.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $85
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Long Island Whistler

Whistler,Attributed to Long Island,NY EBW19
Mid 19th century Drake Whistler in original paint as well as condition. Paint is well worn as shown attributed to much in-use gunning wear. Crafted from a very talented unidentified hand with inlet head,(also a Maine decoy carving trait)and a very sleek "snakey" body style.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $385
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Lou Reineri Goldeneye Pair

Lou Reineri,Chincoteague,VA.,
Lou Reineri Whistler pair of decoys which are very near mint in original paint as well as condition. 16" solid blocks in great wet over wet paint technique in great form.

Carver: Lou Reineri

Weight: 10
Price: $255
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 LOUIS THORBURNE SHELBURNE NOVA SCOTIA WORKING DECO

OLD WORKING DECOY BU LOUIS THORBURNE OF SHELBURNE NOVA SCOTIA IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT, CIRCA 1945. SOLID BODY WITH THE ORIGINAL GLASS EYES AS WELL AS HARDWARE ON THE BOTTOM AS SHOWN, ABOUT 14" LONG. PURCHASED FROM A RELATIVE OF THORBURNE ON THE ISLAND, VERY COLLECTIBLE MARITIME DECOY. INLET HEAD.

Carver: LOUIS THORBURNE

Weight: 10
Price: $225
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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		 Louisiana Woodcock Carving

Martin Reed, Shreveport,LA.SBW3NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL SPRING!
Unusual and very interesting Woodcock carving by Martin L. Reed of Shreveport,Louisiana. Great form and position in original paint as well as condition. Woodcock has been placed in what appears to be an old radio with the interior removed, painted and a little outdoor appropriate scenery added. This would make a really nice addition to any collection and would look especially nice as part of a camp or cottage decor.

Carver: Martin L. Reed

Weight: 10
Price: $275
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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		 LUIGI ANDREUCCETTI CORK ON BOARD CANVASBACK

RARE CORK ON BOARD CANVASBACK DECOY BY LUIGI ANDREUCCETTI, SACRAMENTO,CA., CIRCA 1934. ANDREUCCETTI'S WORK IS AMONG THE MOST COLLECTIBLE OF THE EARLY CALIFORNIA CARVERS. SEE WILDFOWL DECOYS OF THE PACIFIC COAST BY MILLER AND HANSON. THIS EXAMPLE APPEARS TO BE A MIX OF ORIGINAL PAINT AND IN-USE GUNNING TOUCH-UP AS THIS DECOY WAS USED IN HIS OWN PERSONAL RIG. BRANDED "LA" ON THE BOTTOM, 12" IN LENGTH.

Carver: Luigi Andreuccetti

Weight: 10
Price: $250
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Lyn Last Works Bluebill

Lyn Last Works Decoy Factory,Lyn,Ontario F38
Very important and rare example of a Lyn Last Works working decoy,(Ca. 1865-1875). In very old working "Hunter" repaint. Structurally very good to excellent with a tight 4" long crack on the back of the decoy. Paint on the back as shown is very nice comb paint. Decoy retains it's original eyes and the original soup span weight. Very nice addition to a factory decoy collection!

Carver:
Lyn Last Works
Weight: 10
Price: $475
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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 BLUE WING TEAL DECOYS

MADISON MITCHELL BLUE-WINGED TEAL SIGNED AND DATED 1972. EXCEPTIONALLY RARE PAIR OF TEAL DECOYS THAT INCLUDE THE DRAKE SLEEPER. THEY BOTH HAVE MITCHELL'S FINEST PAINT JOB. DRAKE HAS A SLIGHT BODY CHECK TO THE BODY ON THE RIGHT AND HEN HAS A BIT OF ROUGHNESS ON THE TOP OF THE HEAD. POSSIBLY ONE OF A KIND PAIR OF RIGMATES BY MITCHELL!

Carver: Mitchell, Madison

Weight: 10
Price: $3000
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Madison Mitchell Drake Mallard

Madison Mitchell,Havre de Grace,MD., E 51
Near mint original paint as well as condition Madison Mitchell Drake Mallard. One very small rub right on the top of the head. Painted eyes typical of Maryland carvers with the Mitchell ballast weight on the bottom, one nail at each end with a decoy line hook forward. Nice form and very collectible. Decoy was purchased from Richard Oliver over 20 years ago.

Carver: Mitchell, Madison

Weight: 15
Price: $475
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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		 Maine Carver J.H. Whitney

J.H. Whitney,Falmouth,Maine E1
Over sized 17" long Black Duck by Maine decoy carver J.H. Whitney of Falmouth. Original paint as well as condition except the painted eye which has been moved from it's original position.

Carver: J.H. Whitney

Weight: 10
Price: $575
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 MAINE DRAKE OLD SQUAW MONHEGAN ISLAND

MONHEGAN ISLAND,MAINE EAA3
OLD DEMUR DRAKE OLD SQUAW, 12" IN LENGTH. SOLID BODY WORKING DECOY, NOTE THE HOLES IN THE BOTTOM THAT ONCE HELD THE BALLAST WEIGHTS. THIS CAME FROM A SINGLE COLLECTION OF SEVERAL ANTIQUE AND IMPORTANT MAINE DECOYS THAT SAT ON THE SHELF OF A LOCAL ANTIQUES DEALER FOR 50 YEARS WHICH IS WHY THIS DECOY IS IN SUCH GOOD SHAPE.OUTSTANDING MONHEGAN ISLAND FORM WITH GREAT PAINT IN FALL PLUMAGE.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $1500
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 MAINE EIDER ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIE EASTMAN

WILLIE EASTMAN,CUNDY'S HARBOR,ME.,
OUTSTANDING EARLY MAINE EIDER IN THREE PIECE LAMINATED CONSTRUCTION ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIE EASTMAN OF CUNDY'S HARBOR MAINE IN ORIGINAL PAINT AS WELL AS CONDITION CIRCA 1920 WITH GREAT TURTLE BACK FORM. OLD DRY PAINT WITH A SMALL AGE CRACK AROUND THE NECK AS WELL AS IN THE SEAMS OF THE LAMINATION. HEAD IS ONE PIECE DESIGN AND PEGGED IN PLACE. THE INITIALS JTS APPEAR ON THE BOTTOM AS DOES AN OLD LEATHER STRAP SET FORWARD. REALLY GOOD HEAD POSTURE.

Carver: Willie Eastman

Weight: 10
Price: $3000
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 MAINE EIDER ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIE EASTMAN

WILLIE EASTMAN,CUNDY'S HARBOR,ME.,
OUTSTANDING EARLY MAINE EIDER IN THREE PIECE LAMINATED CONSTRUCTION ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIE EASTMAN OF CUNDY'S HARBOR MAINE IN ORIGINAL PAINT AS WELL AS CONDITION CIRCA 1920 WITH GREAT TURTLE BACK FORM. OLD DRY PAINT WITH A SMALL AGE CRACK AROUND THE NECK AS WELL AS IN THE SEAMS OF THE LAMINATION. HEAD IS ONE PIECE DESIGN AND PEGGED IN PLACE. THE INITIALS JTS APPEAR ON THE BOTTOM AS DOES AN OLD LEATHER STRAP SET FORWARD. REALLY GOOD HEAD POSTURE.

Carver:

Weight: 10
Price: $3000
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 MAINE MERGANSER AMOS WALLACE WEST POINT MAINE

WEST POINT,MAINEEAA1
EARLY DRAKE MERGANSER ATTRIBUTED TO THE WORK OF AMOS WALLACE OF WEST POINT MAINE CIRCA 1930 IN GREAT CONDITION. WONDERFUL SWIMMING POSTURE WITH INTRICATE RAISED CARVED WINGS. THIS DECOY HAS BEEN ON THE SHELF OF A LOCAL ANTIQUE DEALER FOR THE PAST 50 YEARS. OLD DRY PAINT AND AN OUTSTANDING COLLECTIBLE FIND!

Carver: AMOS WALLACE

Weight: 10
Price: $3500
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Maine Plover Shorebird Decoy

EBW6 Probably represents a plover, it had a unique stippled paint on the back. A decoy by the same hand was pictured in the Maine Antique Digest (MAD) in 1999 as having Maine origin circa 1900. Very nice original paint on wonderful old stand. A copy of the MAD article is shown.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $500
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Maine Solid Bluebill

Maine Carver,Attributed to North Haven Island EBW24
Solid Bluebill working decoy from Maine with raised wings. No eyes,stubbed fan tail in great patina. 14" long. May have been intended for use as a Scoter decoy (Note the white wing patch). Could have possibly been carved by Leigh Witherspoon as this old Toller has many of his characteristics.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $285
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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 Drake Illinois River Attributed

Unidentified Illinois River Carver IBW22
16" Mallard Drake with a flat bottom and hollowed out head. Unidentified carver from the Illinois area. It has the lines and tail of an Illinois bird but has a bottom board which could have been added later. Ole working paint.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $195
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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		 Marbled Godwit By Brad Snodgrass

Brad Snodgrass,Junction City,CA W BS 1
This is a service class shorebird which is an accurate representation of the species with attention to detail and wonderful paint with great feather representation. The Marbled Godwit is one of the largest shorebirds and one of the most attractive. Brad rarely does shorebirds with this much detail, so this makes this antique style piece even more collectible! Size:13" High x 17" Long x 5"Wide.

Carver: Brad Snodgrass

Weight: 15
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 MARYLAND CANVASBACK

GREAT OLD MARYLAND CANVASBACK AND THE FORM AND ATTITUDE SAY IT ALL! SOLID BODY, OLD DRY PATINA WITH PAINTED EYES AND GREAT SNAKEY HEAD, ROUNDED BOTTOM WITH A VERY UNUSUAL WEIGHT. HAS CHARACTERISTICS OF SEVERAL CARVERS INCLUDING JOHN GRAHAM AND LEONARD PRYOR AND I HAVE HAD OTHER OPINIONS AS WELL, PLEASE NOT THE NOSTRIL CARVING ON THE BILL AS THAT MAY BE A HINT, BUT A GREAT DECOY IS ALWAYS A GREAT DECOY, ABOUT 15" LONG BY 6" IN WIDTH, VERY COLLECTIBLE.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $850
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 MARYLAND HEN CANVASBACK DECOY

SOLID BODY EARLY HEN CANVASBACK WORKING DUCK DECOY FROM THE MARYLAND REGION DONE BY A CARVER UNKNOWN TO ME, CIRCA 1920 IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT. PAINTED EYES, BALLAST WEIGHT AS WELL AS OLD DRY PATINA, THE FORM IS WONDERFUL.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $250
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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 Blue Wing Teal Hen

Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, MI. F41
Standard Grade Blue Wing Teal Hen glass eye model. Small check repair to the back, minor neck filler professional repair with minor touch up to two very small spots on the top of the back. O.P. otherwise as well as to condition which is outstanding for this working decoy, Ca. 1890. Mason teal in this condition are rare and this is an honest decoy worthy of any Mason collectors shelf.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $2375
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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		 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 Challenge Grade Hen Mallard

Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit,MI.,JY
EARLY Hen Mallard by the Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit,MI., Challenge Grade, excellent original paint as well as condition. Professional repair to a crack on the back done by Paul Fortin. This is a SUPER INVESTMENT QUALITY DECOY!!! C-1905

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $2300
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Mason Challenge Grade Hen Mallard

Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit,MI.,JY PRICE REDUCED!!
Hen Mallard by Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit,MI.,Challenge Grade, excellent original paint as well as condition, with minor in-use wear, professional repair to a crack in the back by Paul Fortin, the decoy originally started out to be a Drake, but apparently an extra Hen was needed at the time of order and the Mason Factory painted a Hen over a Drake, Circa 1915.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $1900
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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.
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 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 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

Mason Decoy Factory,Detroit,MI.,JY
Drake Mallard by Mason Decoy Factory,Detroit,MI., Standard Grade GE Model in excellent original paint as well as condition, nice breast and tail swirls, neck filler professionally replaced, typical tight age cracks in bottom, C-1920-1924.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $395
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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 Drake Redhead JY

Mason Decoy Factory,Detroit,MI. F77 JY
Drake Redhead by the Mason Decoy Factory, Standard "Detroit" grade PE model in very good O.P. as well as condition. Some in-use gunning wear as shown primarily on the head and breast, neck filler missing, but head is still quite tight. Nice investment quality mason,Ca. 1896-1924.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 15
Price: $495
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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 Broadbill

Mason Decoy factory, Detroit,MI.,JY
RARE Hen Broadbill by Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit,MI.,Challenge Grade (hollow) with Premier paint in very good original paint as well as condition, with some in-use gunning wear, professional repair by Larry Rucker to crack in lower left side below the seam, widely flared spatula-shaped bill, glass eyes, a SUPER DECOY!, c-1910.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $2450
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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 Premiere Grade Black Duck

Mason Decoy Factory,Detroit,Michigan F54 PRICE REDUCED!! FMM 3
Mason Premiere Black duck in very good condition as well as vintage Mason form. Ca. 1910, this working decoy retains the original glass eyes. Professional neck filler replacement as well as a repair to an age crack running down the center of the back. Paint swirls as well as green wing patches are fading, but still can be easily seen. A few shot marks are noted as well as a couple of very small dings to the tail. For the listed price, this is a very good deal for a Mason Premiere in honest decent condition.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $300
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Mason Premiere Grade Black Duck

Mason Decoy Factory,Detroit,MI.
Premiere Grade Mason Mallard with the great form that these decoys are known for. Rigged and hunted over, the paint is evenly worn attributed to in-use gunning wear.Professional repair to the neck filler. Retains original weight on the bottom with front leather strap used to weight the decoy in the water.Circa 1910 and a good buy for a less than mint condition example, but a great example none the less!

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $750
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Mason Premiere Grade Drake Mallard

Mason Decoy Factory,Detroit,MI.,JY F93
Drake Mallard by Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit,MI.,Premiere Grade, very good original paint as well as condition with some in-use gunning wear as seen, head is a little loose but secure,bottom balance weight is stamped "Burkhard Co., St. Paul", C-1896-1924.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $1075
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Mason Premiere Seneca Lake Canvasback

Mason Decoy Factory,Detroit,MI.,LC
PRICE REDUCED!!! Solid body Mason Premiere Seneca Lake Canvasback, paint is still pretty good with most of the wear on the main body of the decoy. Retains the original glass eyes. Circa 1910 and very collectible.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $1200
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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 Shorebird Carving

Mason Decoy Factory,Detroit,MI.,FBW 4
Shorebird decoy from the Mason Decoy Factory,circa 1935. Bill may have been replaced.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $750
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Mason Standard Grade Black Duck

Mason Decoy Factory,Detroit,MI., JY F92
Black Duck by Mason Decoy Factory,Detroit,MI.,Standard Grade Tack Eye Model, near mint original paint as well as condition, with over 80% of original neck filler still in place, there is some raising of the grain near a knot on the back near the tail where the grain has separated that created a rough area, there is a similar smaller spot near the left side of the breast, these are natural wood grain defects and the decoy is as it came from the factory. C-1896-1924.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $525
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Mason Standard Grade Blue Wing Teal

Drake Blue Wing Teal by Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, MI., Standard Grade Glass Eye Model in excellent original paint as well as condition, bold feathering on back, professional repair to the tip of the bill, A GREAT DECOY, circa 1896-1924.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $2100
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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 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 WHISTLER

FJY 2 DRAKE GOLDEN EYE BY MASON DECOY FACTORY, DETROIT GRADE IN EXCELLENT ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT EXCEPT FOR A VERY SMALL AMOUNT OF NECK FILLER WITH MINOR TOUCH-UP TO WING PATCHES AS WELL AS A SMALL CRACK IN THE BOTTOM.

Carver:

Weight: 10
Price: $1295
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Mason Standard Grade Hen Broadbill

Mason Decoy Factory,Detroit,MI. FMM 2
Mason glass eye Hen Broadbill decoy, Circa 1910 in original paint as well as condition with a small amount of repair work to one side of the neck where the filler is gone. Solid body Detroit or Standard grade decoy with some wear to the paint attributed to age. Retains the original glass eyes as well as the weight on the bottom which says Chicago Co. Two small cracks run down both sides of the decoy where it was joined and has dried out.Measurements are as follows; 13" long, 5 1/2" wide and 1 9/16th's" across the bill which is much wider than the more commonly found Bluebill decoy. Very good dry paint in a wonderful old patina and is truly an investment quality decoy!

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $500
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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		 MERGANSER DUCK DECOY MASSACHUSETTS

EARLY MERGANSER WORKING DUCK DECOY CARVED BY SOMEONE NOT KNOWN TO ME BUT ATTRIBUTED TO A MASSACHUSETTS CARVER. SOLID BODY, SLOPED BREAST WITH TACK EYES AND AN OLD BARN NAIL WEIGHT. SEVERAL SMALL CRACKS TO THE WOOD ATTRIBUTED TO AGE, ABOUT 14" LONG BY 5.5" IN WIDTH, VERY NICE FORM, OLD DRY PAINT.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Metal Crow By Dewey's

Dewey's Metal Folding Decoy Factory,Elkhart,IN. F27 JY
Metal Crow by the Dewey's Metal Folding Decoy Company(Outing MFG. CO.,)Elkhart,Indiana. Original condition as well as paint. See "NAFD" page 108 for more information on this company. Circa 1920's.

Carver:
Dewey's Outing MFG. Co.
Weight: 10
Price: $165
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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		 MICHAEL BRAUN PAIR OF OLD SQUAW

MICHAEL BRAUN NEW JERSEY PAIR OF OLD SQUAW. CONTEMPORARY BUT CARVED IN THE OLD STYLE. WOODEN TAIL AND IN MINT CONDITION WITH THE MAKERS BRAND AS WELL AS BOTTOM WEIGHT.

Carver: MICHAEL BRAUN

Weight: 10
Price: $995
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 MICHIGAN BOBTAIL CANVASBACK

VERY NICE BOBTAIL SOLID BODY CANVASBACK WORKING DECOY IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT, CIRCA 1940, ORIGINAL KEEL AS WELL AS GLASS EYES. VARIOUS SHOT MARKS AS SEEN, ABOUT 16" LONG BY 5" IN WIDTH. VERY NICE FORM.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $175
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Michigan Canvasback

Unidentified Carver,Michigan Attributed,MBW11
Unidentified carver attributed to Michigan and could possibly be Chris Smith in original condition with paint strengthening to the front, neck and tail areas of this very old working decoy with the "classic" V tail which was a Chris Smith trait. Very nice sleek form with glass eyes and a line eyebrow carving just above both eyes running back toward the neck. Detail carving to the bill with original ballast weight still on the bottom. Solid body collectible decoy!

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Michigan Drake Redhead

Michigan Drake Redhead,Unidentified Carver,MW 33
12" long Drake Redhead from Michigan. Retains the original glass eyes as well as bottom keel as shown. Hollow and very light with thin bottom board in old restored paint. Very nice form!

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $225
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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		 Michigan Whistler

Attributed to Michigan, Unidentified
Unidentified carver of this working decoy circa 1930-1940 attributed to Michigan or possibly Ontario. Hunted over big water which is why the original swing weight is connected to the bottom. Great form, 85% original some some hunter in-use gunning touch-up to the tail and head areas.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $285
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 MID PERIOD ROBERT BILLINGS BUFFLEHEAD IN ORIGINAL

MAD DOG BILLINGS HOLLOW BUFFLEHEAD DECOY IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT. ROUNDED BOTTOM, VERY LIGHT, ABOUT 10" IN LENGTH. MIDDLE PERIOD WORKING DECOY CARVED BY A VERY SOUGHT AFTER WHITE FISH BAY WISCONSIN CARVER. RETAINS THE ORIGINAL GLASS EYES

Carver: MAD DOG BILLINGS

Weight: 0
Price: $275
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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		 MIDWEST MALLARD DUCK DECOY

VERY IMPORTANT FIRST QUARTER 20TH CENTURY TURNED HEAD MALLARD WORKING DUCK DECOY FOUND IN IOWA IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT. HEAD WAS CARVED IN THIS POSITION AND WAS PINNED THROUGH THE BILL FOR STABILITY, TWO TIGHT AGE CRACKS AROUND THE NECK AS WELL AS A SMALL CHIP TO THE TIP OF THE TAIL ALL ATTRIBUTED TO AGE AND IN-USE GUNNING WEAR. TWO PIECE HOLLOW CONSTRUCTION WITH ORIGINAL GLASS EYES AND SEVERAL DROP WEIGHTS ON THE BOTTOM, ABOUT 14" LONG BY 7" IN WIDTH.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $475
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Milwaukee School Black Duck

Milwaukee School,WPA Decoy WBW16
Milwaukee School working Black Duck decoy in original paint as well as condition. Hollow carved 5 piece laminated construction with a pegged bottom. Detail to the head carving with nicely crafted wing carving. 14" Long.

Carver: Milwaukee School

Weight: 10
Price: $375
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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		 Mini Drake Mallard by John Davis

John davis,Berlin,NH.,RM 21E
Drake Mallard by New Hampshire carver John Davis in original paint as well as condition. No flaws noted on this decoy in near mint to mint condition. Nice mini for a reasonable price!

Carver: John Davis

Weight: 10
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Mitchell Goose

Madison Mitchell,Havre de Grace,MD.,LC
PRICE REDUCED!!! Large solid body Canada Goose by Madison Mitchell of Havre de Grace Maryland in original condition as well as paint. Very good example of this famous carvers work!

Carver: Mitchell, Madison

Weight: 10
Price: $375
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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		 Nantucket Drake Mallard

EBW20 Nantucket,Massachusetts,Unidentified
Nantucket Drake Mallard with leg carvings, 15" solid body old working decoy. The side protrusions represent the legs and remind me of the way the Nichol family represented the legs on late season Black Ducks. Also, note the inlet piece on the bottom made to hide the head screw. All original and very interesting tectured paint. Patina indicates 1930 or earlier.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $275
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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 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, E 13
Nicely carved Black Duck from the New Jersey region done by an unidentified hand. 15.5" long hollow working decoy in original paint as well as condition. Note inlet head and jet black boot button eyes. Very nice detail to the wing and tail carving. Interesting folk art!

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $265
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 NEW JERSEY BRANT CIRCA 1925

EMM10 EARLY BRANT ATTRIBUTED TO NEW JERSEY DONE BY AN UNIDENTIFIED CARVER IN ORIGINAL CONDITION. HUNTER PAINT TOUCH-UP AS THIS DECOY WAS USED OVER A PERIOD OF MANY YEARS AS A HUNTING TOOL RETAINING THE ORIGINAL BALLAST WEIGHT AS WELL AS FORWARD WEIGHT TIE AS SHOWN. ABOUT 19" LONG BY 5" HIGH

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 NEW JERSEY BRANT DUCK DECOY

HOLLOW BRANT WORKING DUCK DECOY IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT ATTRIBUTED TO A NEW JERSEY CARVER THAT IS NOT KNOWN TO ME. BALLAST WEIGHT HAS THE INITIALS R.H. ON THE BOTTOM, NICE SWIMMING POSE, ORIGINAL GLASS EYES, ABOUT 15" LONG BY 5" IN WIDTH, FLAT BOTTOM.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $250
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 NEW JERSEY BRANT DUCK DECOY

HOLLOW BRANT WORKING DUCK DECOY IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT ATTRIBUTED TO A NEW JERSEY CARVER THAT IS NOT KNOWN TO ME. BALLAST WEIGHT HAS THE INITIALS R.H. ON THE BOTTOM, NICE SWIMMING POSE, ORIGINAL GLASS EYES, ABOUT 15" LONG BY 5" IN WIDTH, FLAT BOTTOM.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $250
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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		 New Jersey Hollow Black Duck

Unidentified Carver, New Jersey Attributed,EBW30
Hollow old classic form and style Black Duck with raised neck seat in working paint, no eyes, 16" long.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $285
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 New York Whistler

Unidentified New York State Whistler EBW37
Early New York Drake solid body Whistler with a certain "Backyard" Dodge influence. Unusual form with great head carving and tack eyes. Dates to around late 1800's or very early 1900's.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 New York Wood Duck

New York State,Unidentified Carver
New York State Drake Wood Duck in Mason style found in the Finger Lakes region of New York state. Body form is very similar to Mason.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $350
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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		 North Carolina Brant

North Carolina Brant,Ca. 1930. S3
Early and important working Brant decoy in excellent original condition. Nice form that was rigged for hunting with several original ballast weights still attached. Carved in the alert position, the neck and head are a two piece design with a very short bill. Decoy has a second old coat of paint still partially visable on perhaps 10% of the decoy which is very old and well worn showing a good deal of original protected paint that has mellowed to a rich dark patina.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 20
Price: $475
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 NORTH CAROLINA YELLOW LEGS DECOY

VERY OLD ROOT HEAD SOLID BODY YELLOW LEGS DECOY ATTRIBUTED TO NORTH CAROLINA IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT. HEAD CAN BE REMOVED. SEVERAL CRACKS IN THE WOOD ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE AS WELL AS A HATCHET TYPE CHIP ON TOP TOWARD THE TAIL. SALE DOES NOT INCLUDE THE STAND, CIRCA 1910, ABOUT 15" LONG BY 3" IN WIDTH.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $395
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 NOVA SCOTIA DRAKE MERGANSER

MMM2 ****OLD SOLID BODY DRAKE MERGANSER NOVA SCOTIA IN ORIGINAL PAINT AS WELL AS CONDITION, FLAT BOTTOM WITH GREAT FORM! 13" LONG BY 6" HIGH AND ABOUT 5" IN WIDTH

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $350
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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		 Nova Scotia Scoter Decoy

Unidentified Nova Scotia,HW C-78
Unidentified carver attributed to likely Nova Scotia or possibly New Brunswick early 1940's in original well worn paint as well as condition. Has an interesting hump in the nose carving small shallow crack on the right rear of the back, a couple of tight old age cracks and a small amount of wood loss to the tip of the tail. About 14" long and 8" at the widest point.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $300
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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		 Oil Painting of Deer

A7 BW Primitive oil painting of a pair of deer standing in a field. Walnut frame measures 20" x 24". Painting dates from second quarter of the 19th century and is signed THW.

Carver:

Weight: 10
Price: $275
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Oil Painting Of George Warin

George Warin,Toronto,Canada A1 BW
Wonderful full size Oil on Canvas by artist Bart Woloson of Illinois. Approx. 70" Long by 39" in width depicting George Warin as shown. Canvas can be stretched and rolled for easy shipping. Very nice work and just makes a wonderful addition to any Canadian decoy collection.

Carver: George Warin

Weight: 15
Price: $1200
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 OLD ANTIQUE QUEBEC WHISTLER DECOY ATTRIBUTED TO OR

OLD QUEBEC WHISTLER WORKING DECOY ATTRIBUTED TO THE WORK OF OREL LABOEUF. GREAT FEATHERING DETAIL WITH INCISED WING CARVING, TACK EYES AND ORIGINAL BALLAST WEIGHT ON THE BOTTOM. FLAT BEAVER STYLE TAIL WITH ORIGINAL PAINT TO THE MAIN BODY WITH A PROFESSION AL REPAIR TO THE BILL AND SOME PAINT HUNTER TOUCH-UP TO THE BOTTOM BELOW THE WING LINE WITH SOME PAINT RUNNING ON THE RIGHT SIDE WHICH IS MINIMAL. NICE FORM IN THE EARLY QUEBEC WORKING DECOY WHICH IS SOLID BODY AND ABOUT 14" LONG.

Carver: Orel Leboeuf

Weight: 10
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Old Fish Decoy

Michigan Attributed,Unidentified Carver
8" long solid body fish decoy by an unknown hand, at least to me. Wooden hand carved with all metal fins and a line still attached with brass tack eyes, nice form, some detail to the carving. Nice piece!

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $175
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 OLD MAINE WORKING SCOTER DECOY WITH INLET HEAD CLA

VERY EARLY WORKING MAINE SCOTER DECOY FOUND ON ORR'S ISLAND, CIRCA 1910 WITH CLASSIC GUNNING FORM AND INLETTED HEAD. OLD WORKING TOLLER SHOWS A FEW SHOTS MARKS AND DINGS TYPICAL OF A WORKING DECOY HUNTED OVER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. SOLID BODY, 14" LONG RETAINING THE ORIGINAL EYES.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Old Saybrook Wildfowler Canvasback

Wildfowler,Old Saybrook,CT.,
Old Saybrook Wildfowler Drake Canvasback which is a solid body working decoy which retains the original keel as well as the glass eyes. The Old Saybrook stamp is clearly visible on the bottom. Decoy is about 16" long.

Carver:
Wildfowler
Weight: 10
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Old Working Coot

Attributed to Wisconsin,Unidentified Carver WBW22
Old working Coot decoy attributed to Wisconsin. Material is either some type of cork or foam, molded as one piece including the keel. The head was done as a separate piece.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $125
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 OLD WORKING SWAN DECOY ATTRIBUTED TO NORTH CAROLIN

ANTIQUE TWO PIECE HOLLOW WORKING SWAN DECOY ATTRIBUTED TO NORTH CAROLINA DONE BY AN UNKNOWN HAND. FANTASTIC SNAKY HEAD FORM IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT WITH TACK EYES AND A STAND THAT WAS CREATED IN ORDER TO DISPLAY THIS PIECE WHICH IS INCLUDED. THIN CRACK ACROSS THE BODY AS SHOWN IS ATTRIBUTED TO AGE AND IS WHERE THE SECTIONS WERE CONNECTED. GREAT PIECE REPRESENTING A VERY HARD TO FIND SPECIES, ESPECIALLY IN THIS CONDITION. 34": LONG BY 8" HIGH. SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. ONLY WHICH IS $75 NO EXCEPTIONS.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $850
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Oliver Drahn Canvasback

Oliver "Ollie" Drahn(1908-1990's),Oshkosh,WI.,MW 21
Huge Canvasback Drake used as a "lead" decoy over big water. Possibly the only one in existence. Drahn was known for his head carvings- best in Wisconsin for his time,Ca. 1940's.

Carver: Oliver Drahn

Weight: 10
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 OLIVEROS PINTAIL PAIR JY

OLIVEROS DECOY CO.,HOUSTON,TEXAS F45 JY
A pair of Pintails by the Oliveros Decoy Company. Very good original paint as well as condition. Typical age showing in use wear with a couple of bird shot holes. This material is pre-printed canvas with a kapok filling. Ca. 1947.

Carver:
Oliveros
Weight: 15
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Ollie Drahn Canvasback Hen

WBW17 Ollie Drahn made the best heads of any carver in the Winnebago Lakes region (Oshkosh, WI) . This is his later cork body style 1940s canvasback hen all original 16" long

Carver: Oliver Drahn

Weight: 10
Price: $195
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Ollie Drahn Cork Black Duck

Ollie Drahn, Oshkosh,WI.,WBW19
16" Over sized Black Duck by Ollie Drahn of Wisconsin in original paint as well as condition. Great head carving,(Eyes look up to the sky),body is believed to be a joint effort between Drahn and his hunting buddy Marvin Zuehlke who was one of the founders of "Aid Association For Lutherans" the Appleton Wisconsin Insurance Company. Dates from mid 1930's.

Carver: Ollie Drahn

Weight: 10
Price: $195
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 One Arm Kelly Hen Canvasback

One Arm Kelly,Monroe,MI. M14
Hen Canvasback by One Arm Kelly of Monroe Michigan,Circa 1920,original paint as well as condition. Working decoy retains the original glass eyes, excellent condition with a small crack at the base of the neck. Just an honest great decoy!

Carver: One Armed Kelley

Weight: 10
Price: $1895
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 One Armed Kelley Canvasback Hen

One Armed Kelley,Monroe,MI.PRICE REDUCED! MW 30
Large over sized Hen Canvasback for use in big water hunting with intact keel. Bill carving with original glass eyes in O.P. as well as condition. Condition of this Kelley is outstanding!

Carver: One Armed Kelley

Weight: 15
Price: $2800
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 One Armed Kelley Hen Canvasback

One Armed Kelley,Monroe,MI.,MBW2
One Armed Kelley Hen Canvasback 17" large solid body working decoy in original paint as well as condition. Bob Tail Down River Detroit Canvasback!

Carver: One Armed Kelley

Weight: 10
Price: $950
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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		 Ontario Black Duck

Ontario, Attributed to Leo Lavery,MM C19
Very unusual form attributed to the work of Leo Lavery (1903-1955),C-1940 with a second old coat of gunning paint to the head and breast as well as the bill.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $250
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Ontario Black Duck

Ontario Black Duck,Unidentified Carver
Hollow 16" very light and sleek Black Duck from Ontario in original condition. Slight age crack around the neck with original glass eyes and detailed carving to the tail feathers. Old flat bottom working decoy,circa 1930.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $275
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 ORA CLOUGH DRAKE MALLARD WISCONSIN

SOLID BODY DRAKE MALLARD BY ORA CLOUGH CIRCA 1940'S IN ORIGINAL PAINT AS WELL AS CONDITION WITH GLASS EYES, AND TWO DROP BALLAST WEIGHTS ON THE BOTTOM. ORA CLOUGH WAS FROM LADYSMITH WISCONSIN AND SO YOU CAN SEE THE STRONG INFLUENCE OF THE EVANS FACTORY AS WELL AS MASON IS HIS WORK. ABOUT 16" LONG BY 5" IN WIDTH, VERY COLLECTIBLE.

Carver: ORA CLOUGH

Weight: 10
Price: $275
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Ortley Black Duck

"Dipper" Ortley, Point Pleasant,NJ., LC
PRICE REDUCED!!! Solid body Black Duck by Dipper Ortley (1898-1978) who was the son of Eugene Birdsall of Wildfowler fame. Original paint as well as condition with painted eyes and a solid ballast weight on the bottom, detailed bill carving and nice detail to the carving of the head.

Carver: Dipper Ortley

Weight: 10
Price: $295
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 OTTO GARRAN DRAKE MALLARD WORKING DUCK DECOY CANTO

OTTON GARREN DRAKE MALLARD WORKING DECOY IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT CIRCA 1940'S. VARIOUS RUBS TO THE PAINT ATTRIBUTED TO IN-USE GUNNING WEAR, ABOUT 16" LONG BY 5" IN WIDTH, SOLID BODY WITH ORIGINAL GLASS EYES.

Carver: Otto Garren

Weight: 10
Price: $325
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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 Garren Hollow Drake Mallard

M-145***OTTO GARREN,CANTON, ILLINOIS (1890-1968), DRAKE MALLARD IN ORIGINAL CONDITION WITH AN OLD SECOND COAT OF HUNTER PAINT. TWO PIECE HOLLOW WITH TYPICAL GARREN FORM, ESPECIALLY THE HEAD/NECK POSITION AND DETAILED BILL CARVING. FOR A SIMILAR EXAMPLE SEE D AND DC PLATE 334, 14" LONG.

Carver: Otto Garren

Weight: 10
Price: $275
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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		 Otto Quetsch Mallard Drake

This cork body decoy with 1" bottom board mallard carries a head by Otto Quetsch, rare and much sought after carver from Chicago circa 1940. The body may be a Rupple. Otto was known to use Tru-Dux heads on his bodies and perhaps this is the opposite. Great head!

Carver: Otto Quetsch

Weight: 0
Price: $130
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 OUTSTANDING EARLY MAINE DRAKE EIDER ATTRIBUTED TO

MONHEGAN ISLAND,MAINE
EARLY AND IMPORTANT MAINE EIDER ATTRIBUTED TO MONHEGAN ISLAND MAINE CIRCA 1910 IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT. TREMENDOUS TURTLE BACK FORM AND IS THE BEST OF THE BEST. FLAT BOTTOM WITH A SMALL KNOT HOLE IN THE TAIL AREA. 16" LONG AND ABOUT 10" IN WIDTH.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $20000
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 OUTSTANDING EARLY WILLIE ROSS DECOY FOUND ON CHEBE

ORIGINAL WILLIE ROSS RED BREASTED MERGANSER DECOY, SOLID BODY, BELIEVED TO HAVE COME FROM ROSS'S OWN PERSONAL HUNTING RIG EARLY 1900'S, FOUND ON CHEBEAGUE, ISLAND,MAINE IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT IN AS FOUND FRESH TO MARKET CONDITION. THE BILL MAY OR MAY NOT BE A REPAIR, BUT IF SO IS EARLY AND PROBABLY DONE BY ROSS. OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THIS CAVERS SOLID BODY WORKING DECOY EXAMPLES, ABOUT 14" LONG.

Carver: Ross, Willie

Weight: 10
Price: $1400
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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		 P.E.I. MERGANSER CIRCA 1910 IN EXCELLENT ORIGINAL

MMM1 VERY OLD MERGANSER DECOY ATTRIBUTED TO P.E.I., CIRCA 1910 IN EXCELLENT ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT WITH PAINTED EYES AND TYPICAL TWO PIECE HEAD TYPICAL OF THE REGION. SWIMMING POSITION, SOLID BODY WORKING DECOY WITH FLAT BOTTOM BALLAST WEIGHT AND UNUSUAL ANCHOR LINE AS SHOWN, 17" LONG WITH OUTSTANDING PATINA AND EVENLY WORN PAINT

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $450
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 P.E.I. Standing Canada Goose On Metal Legs

***CIRCA 1930 EARLY CANADA GOOSE ON HEAVY METAL LEGS USED TO HUNT GEESE IN THE FIELDS OF EITHER NOVA SCOTIA OR PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND WHICH IS MORE LIKELY. ORIGINAL PAINT AS WELL AS CONDITION WITH A SUBSTANTIAL AGE CRACK DOWN THE SIDE OF THE BODY, TWO PIECE HEAD CONSTRUCTION AND PADDLE TAIL. NICE OLD HARD TO FIND FIELD DECOY.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $425
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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:
Padco
Weight: 10
Price: $195
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 PAIR KEN HARRIS CANS

KEN HARRIS,WOODVILLE,NY
Pair of early Ken Harris Canvasbacks. Balsa hunting models in excellent O.P. Multiple small dings and rubs to the paint from typical in-use gunning wear, especially to a small area on the tail of the hen. The hen also shows signs of minor age seperation in the joints of the Balsa. Great scratch painting, especially on the drake. Harris stamp as well as rudders present on both birds. Both decoys retain original glass eyes. Actual rig mates, Ca. 1948. Drake Only: $345.00

Carver: Harris, Ken

Weight: 6
Price: $495
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Acme Folding Mallard Decoy's

***A PAIR OF ACME FACTORY DECOYS IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT. THE ROTATING FRAME WORKS 100% ON THE DRAKE AND THE PAINT ON THE DRAKE IS VERY GOOD. THE HEN HAS A SLIGHT BIT OF DAMAGE TO THE FRAME, A VERY SMALL INSIGNIFICANT BEND IN THE METAL AND THE COLORATION IS MORE FADED, NOT QUITE AS GOOD AS THE DRAKE. THE CANVAS IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH A FEW VERY SMALL TEARS TO THE CANVAS. THE WEIGHT IS INCLUDED AND IS ORIGINAL AND IN VERY GOOD TO EXCELLENT CONDITION.THIS IS AS GOOD A PAIR AS I HAVE SEEN! THE BOX AS SHOWN IS NOT INCLUDED!

Carver:
Acme Folding Decoy Co.
Weight: 10
Price: $475
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Al Pavlock Miniatures

Al Pavlock,Pekin,Illinois
Pair of Al Pavlock miniature Mallard carvings in original condition as well as paint in near mint condition. Great form and paint!

Carver: Al Pavlock

Weight: 10
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Animal Trap Redheads

Animal Trap Decoy Co.,Pascagoula,MS. F32 JY
Pair of Redheads by the Animal Trap decoy company of Pascagoula, MS. This is a mint example of the factories D-4 Imperial model in original paint as well as condition. Decoys retain original glass eyes. Early fixed head style, Ca. 1957.

Carver:
Animal Trap
Weight: 10
Price: $475
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Anthony Oeding Pintails

Anthony Oeding,St.Louis,MO.
A very rare pair of Anthony Oeding Pintails in dead on MINT condition. All original paint exibits some of the best example of patina I have ever see. These were a prototype factory decoy, Ca. 1935 that did not actually ever develop into a full scale operation. The decoys are composite ground cork molded in three pieces. One piece for the head and the body is a two piece center line design.These were called mechanical decoys with swing weights attatched to the bottom wich are pressed and stored in a cavity on the bottom of the decoy and both decoys retain their original weights. Great decoys. These were sold right after listing occured!!!

Carver: Anthony Oeding

Weight: 1
Price: $1250
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Bill Cranmer Miniatures

Bill Cranmer,Beach Haven,New JerseyPRICE REDUCED!
A pair of stunning miniature Mallard decoys by the late great Bill Cranmer of Beach Haven,New Jersey. These are both in original paint as well as condition and in mint condition with the exception of a small hairline crack running transverse on the tail of the Drake. Bold wet blending paint technique of this carver is regarded by experts in the field as second to none. The miniatures are about 8" in length and are signed in the makers hand and dated 1978.Cranmer was a true artist and craftsman both from the standpoint of the intricate detail given to the form of his decoys as well as the detailed feather painting which was always as good on the mini's as it was on his full size renditions!

Carver: Cranmer, William

Weight: 10
Price: $550
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 PAIR OF BILL GOENNE CINNAMON TEAL

BILL GOENNE,KING CITY,CA.
JY Pair of outstanding and rarely seen Cinnamon teal in bold paint as well as great form. Mint O.P. as well as condition. Glass eyes. Decoy made from redwood or western red cedar, stamped WRG on the bottom of both decoys.

Carver: Goenne, Bill

Weight: 0
Price: $275
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Bluebill's by Fred Richardson

Fred Richardson,Orilla,Ontario
Pair of mint condition Bluebills by respected carver Fred Richardson out of Orillia,Ontario,Canada. Hollow cedar bodies with nice detailing to the carving of the pine heads.I believe one of the heads to be a replacement. Very nice paint blending technique to achieve some very pleasing colors. Signed on the bottoms in the makers hand.

Carver: Fred Richardson

Weight: 10
Price: $450
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Bob Seabrook Mini Mallards

Bob Seabrook,Absecon,New Jersey,RM,1E
Pair of Mini Mallards by noted carver Bob Seabrook of Absecon New Jersey done in the "Blair Style" in original paint as well as condition as seen with the original lead weight on the bottom to look like a replica old gunning decoy. Excellent lines and snaky head with very detailed painting. Retains the original glass eyes and the pair are in mint to near mint original condition and an excellent addition to any mini collection!

Carver: Bob Seabrook

Weight: 10
Price: $575
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 PAIR OF CANVASBACKS BY ZACK WARD

EJY1 PAIR OF CANVASBACKS BY ZACK WARD, CRISFIELD, MD., IN MINT ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT WITH PAINTED EYES, DETAILED BILL CARVING, CARVED IN THE WARDS "1936" STYLE, 16 1/2" LONG, SIGNED, ZACK IS A RELATIVE OF LEM AND STEVE WARD.

Carver: Zack Ward

Weight: 10
Price: $425
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Canvasbacks Decoys Unlimited

Decoys Unlimited,Erie,PA. E 58 JY
Pair of Canvasbacks by Jack Sweet (Decoys Unlimited),Erie PA. Near mint original paint as well as condition, original glass eyes, detailed bill carving, factory stamp on both bottoms, Circa 1960. Hen in excellent original paint with some in-use wear and an old repair to neck crack.

Carver:
Decoys Unlimited
Weight: 20
Price: $395
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair Of Charles Mott Mallards

Charles Mott,Pekin,Il.PRICE REDUCED!MW 27
Pair of Old Ca. 1938 Charles Mott two piece hollow Mallard decoys. Drake has a repaired sliver on the left side of the bill. Original paint as well as condition otherwise. Both decoys show an age seam as well as rubs to the paint as shown as these are truly working Tollers. Decoys are traditionally shaped at the breast as Illinois river decoys are and have flat tails and painted eyes. Age crack on the neck on both the drake and hen. Very talented old time carver and a great addition to any collection as these are Investment grade decoys.

Carver: Charles Mott

Weight: 15
Price: $575
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Cork Working Decoys

Unidentified Carver,Long Island New York E 7
Pair of very old working cork decoys attributed to Long Island New York.In great original paint as well as condition, they are constructed of natural cork which dates them around 1910. The decoys have painted eyes and wonderful form and one has a 45% turned head. A few very minor dings to the cork attributed to age as well as in-use gunning wear. Great head carving with detail to the bills of the wooden pine heads.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $195
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Davey Nichol Blue Wing Teal

Davey Nichol,Smith Falls,Ontario,Canada
Pair of flat bottom Davey Nichol Blue Wing Teal in O.P. as well as condition. Near mint with a few rubs to the paint as shown which are very minor. Both decoys exibit the outstanding paint style with incised wing carving Nichol is known for. Decoys are signed on bottom as Drake and Hen Blue Wing Teal By D.W. Nichol,Smith Falls,Ontario. Outstanding example of this carvers work!

Carver: Nichols

Weight: 15
Price: $1400
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 PAIR OF DECOYS UNLIMITED MALLARDS JY

DECOYS UNLIMITED,ERIE,PA.
JY Very good O.P. as well as condition. Some in-use gunning wear,balsa bodies with pine heads. Both decoys retain the original glass eyes. Nice patina with bold great scratch paint and feathering. Factory stamp exists on the bottom of both decoys. See "NAFD" page 108 for more information about this company. Ca. 1960.

Carver:
Decoys Unlimited
Weight: 20
Price: $425
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Dowd Redheads

Maurice Dowd,Union Springs,NY.,JY
Pair of Redheads by Maurice "Bunt" Dowd, Union Springs (Cayuga Lake), New York, in very good original paint as well as condition, with some in-use gunning wear as noted, original tack eyes, detailed bill carving. These were purchased from the late Charlie Hickey in 1987, a very nice rig-mate pair of old working decoys! C-1930.

Carver: Maurice Dowd

Weight: 10
Price: $595
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Downeast Sportcraft Mallards

Downeast Sportcraft Co.,Freeport,Maine, JY
Pair of Mallards by Downeast Sportcraft Co., Freeport,Me., Swimmer model in excellent PLUS original paint as well as condition. The Drake was never rigged! Circa 1946-1950.

Carver:
Downeast Sportcraft
Weight: 10
Price: $525
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair Of Folky Chip Carved Mallards From Wisconsin

Pair Of Mallards, Wisconsin
Very nice pair of old folky Mallards from Wisconsin,Ca. 1930. Original paint as well as condition. Very unusual flat bottoms that look like they were carved so that the decoys could sit on a mantle. They are of one piece design however and have drilled holes in the bottom indicating use as working decoys probably in shallow water. The base areas only on both the Hen and Drake appear to have a coat of shellac which was probably used as an attempt to water proof these bottom boards. Very detailed chip carving of the feathers with original tack eyes, curled tail feathers and a nail bill with intricate detail to all areas of the bill carving. Two screws are inserted on the bottom, one at both ends. These are very unusual and interesting examples of Wisconsin Decoy folk art.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 20
Price: $475
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Fred Brown Redheads

Frederick C. Brown Jr., Pt.Pleasant,N.J.
Mint pair of Fred Brown Redheads in original paint. Great works of art from the New Jersey shore retaining the original glass eyes. Rigged for use as hunting decoys with the front strap. Low heads with great attitude and form with detailed tail and bill carving. Hollow with slight seam separation showing on both the Hen and Drake. Pair are signed on bottom in the makers hand.

Carver: Fred Brown

Weight: 15
Price: $795
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Goldeneyes Sperry(JY)

Sperry Decoy Co.,New Haven,CT. JY
Pair of rig mate Whistlers by the Sperry Decoy Factory in very good original paint as well as condition. Balsa model with some in-use gunning wear as shown. Bill carving detail, retaining the original factory glass eyes. See "NAFD" page 351 for a photo of a similar Hen, Ca. 1920's.

Carver:
Sperry
Weight: 10
Price: $495
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Grubbs Factory Green Wing Teal

Hudson Decoy Factory,Pascagoula,MS.,JR FJY 3
RARE pair of Green Wing Teal by Grubbs Decoy Company, very good original paint as well as condition with some in-use gunning wear noted. This pair was originally sold as a pair of Hudson decoys, but these are clearly Grubbs, C-1930's.

Carver:
Hudson
Weight: 10
Price: $1250
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 PAIR OF GRUBBS MALLARDS

C.W. GRUBBS FACTORY,HOUSTON,TX.
Pair of Mallards by the C.W. Grubbs Mfg. Co., of Houston Texas. Perfection #2 Model in excellent O.P. and condition. Retains the original glass eyes. A nice matched pair of old factory rigmates! Ca. 1930.

Carver:
Grubbs,C.W. Mfg.,Co.
Weight: 7
Price: $365
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Harry Jobes Redheads

Captain Harry Jobes,Havre de Grace,MD. E 33
Offered are a pair of mint condition Hen and Drake Redheads by Harry Jobes with painted eyes. Very traditional style of the upper Chesapeake Bay in the style of Jobes mentor Madison Mitchell,Ca. 1960. Original paint as well as condition with ballast weights nailed to the bottom.

Carver: Jobes, Harry

Weight: 20
Price: $195
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 PAIR OF HERTERS GOLDENEYES JY

HERTERS DECOY FACTORY,WASECA,MN. F63 JY
Pair of Herters Goldeneyes which are the Supreme model in very good O.P. and condition. Some in-use gunning wear. Balsa bodies with pine heads and glass eyes. Ca. 1940's.

Carver:
Herters
Weight: 15
Price: $385
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair Of Herter's Pintails JY

Herter's Inc.,Waseca,MN.
Pair of Pintails by Herter's Inc. of Waseca Minnesota. Model Supreme (Balsa body/Pine head), Excellent original paint as well as condition. Some limited in-use gunning wear, bill carving and retention of the original glass eyes. Ca. 1940's.

Carver:
Herters
Weight: 15
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 PAIR OF IDEAL MALLARDS

PAIR OF MALLARDS BY THE IDEAL DECOY CO., KLAMATH FALLS, OR., VERY GOOD ORIGINAL PAINT AS WELL AS CONDITION WITH SOME WEAR TO THE PAINT ON THE BACK OF THE DRAKE'S HEAD, METAL HOLLOW BODIES, WOOD DETACHABLE HEADS AND BOTTOM BOARDS, GLASS EYES, SEE "NAFD" PAGE 216, C-1920'S.

Carver:
Ideal
Weight: 10
Price: $425
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Ideal Mallards

Ideal Decoy Company, Klamath Falls,OR.,JY F-90
Pair of Mallards by Ideal Decoy Company,Klamath Falls OR.,very good original paint as well as condition with some in-use wear to the paint on the back of the Drake's head, metal hollow bodies, wood detachable heads and bottom boards, glass eyes, see "NAFD" page 216, C-1920's.

Carver:
Ideal
Weight: 10
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair Of Illinois River Mallards

Unidentified Pair of Illinois Mallards M49
Pair of early Illinois River Mallards from the Peru Illinois area done in an unidentified hand. Very nice form with some in-use gunning wear to the paint as shown, Ca. 1920-early 1930's.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $475
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 PAIR OF KEN HARRIS BLUEBILLS

PAIR OF BLUEBILLS BY KEN HARRIS, WOODVILLE,NY., VERY GOOD ORIGINAL PAINT AS WELL AS CONDITION WITH SOME IN-USE GUNNING WEAR, BALSA MODELS, NICE SCRATCH PAINT ON DRAKE, GLASS EYES, DETAILED BILL CARVING, CIRCA 1940'S.

Carver: Harris, Ken

Weight: 10
Price: $450
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 PAIR OF KEN HARRIS CEDAR MALLARDS

PAIR OF CEDAR MALLARDS BY KEN HARRIS,WOODVILLE,NY IN NEAR MINT ORIGINAL PAINT AS WELL AS CONDITION., THIS IS AN OUTSTANDING PAIR WITH FINE SCRATCH AND SWIRL PAINT, ORIGINAL GLASS EYES, DETAILED BILL CARVING, HARRIS STAMP ON BOTH DECOYS, THIS IS THE FINEST PAIR OF HARRIS DECOYS I HAVE EVER OWNED, NEVER BEEN RIGGED, THE ORIGINAL OWNER PURCHASED THESE FROM KEN HARRIS IN 1965.

Carver: Harris, Ken

Weight: 10
Price: $795
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Ken Harris Mallards

Ken Harris,Woodville,New York
Outstanding pair of Mallards by the late Ken Harris. Decorative examples with flat bottoms and great form.All excellent original paint as well as condition. A knot on the left side of the Drake as shown. Retains original German glass eyes with bold paint especially to the feathering on the Hen. Detailed bill carving. Decoys are near mint in all respects. Both were repainted on the bottoms or at least partially so.Very small age crack around the front base of the neck on the Drake. Magnificent example of this carvers work!

Carver: Harris, Ken

Weight: 10
Price: $775
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Kerr Ruddy Ducks

Bob Kerr,Smith Falls,Ontario
Stunning pair of Bob Kerr Ruddy ducks in excellent condition with all original paint. One small rub to the paint to the left side rear of the Drake. One of the best known Canadian carvers of his generation. He was the next door neighbor and student of DW Nichol. Fine rich patina from the use of blended acrylic paints carved from basswood. Forty plus years of experience and probably as good a pair of Kerr examples as you will see.

Carver: Bob Kerr

Weight: 10
Price: $4500
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Kingston Penitentiary Decoys

Kingston Penitentiary,Kingston,Ontario
Offering this rigmate pair of "Pen" working decoys in the Nichol style. These were likely produced in the mid 1940's and are in mint condition and a great example of Kingston Penitentiary decoys. In 1946 the Warden had the inmates make a rig of Nichol copies known as the "Warden" decoys which he used to hunt over. After that the inmates often made decoys in the "Nichol style" and some were even painted by Nichol. A great pair of "factory decoys"!

Carver:
Kingston Penitentiary
Weight: 10
Price: $975
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 PAIR OF KLUCKA GOLDENEYES

CHUCK KLUCKA,MT.CLEMENS,MI. JY M44
Pair of working Goldeneyes by Chuck Klucka of Michigan. Mint O.P. as well as condition. Nicely carved and painted decoys with glass eyes and detailed bill carving. Decoys are hollow with super heads!

Carver: Klucka,Chuck

Weight: 15
Price: $345
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Leigh Witherspoon Whistlers

Leigh Witherspoon, North Haven Island,Maine E1
A pair of important and wonderful Whistler decoys by Leigh Witherspoon of North Haven Island Maine in original paint as well as condition with inlet heads and long sleek body style. These were used to hunt over, circa 1935 and retain the original lead ballast weights on the bottom. Rounded bottoms to ride better in the rough water with paddle tails. Witherspoon is a lesser known Maine carver, but one of the best five known to locals. Outstanding investment quality rig mate pair of old Maine hunting tollers!

Carver: Witherspoon

Weight: 10
Price: $1675
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of LL Bean Wood Ducks

LL. Bean,Freeport,Maine
Pair of Wood Ducks by LL. Bean of Freeport Maine. Mint original paint as well as condition. Traditional George Soule developed cork bodies with wood/tail inserts as well as the keel. Working decoys retain the original glass eyes, Ca. 1980. These decoys were never rigged.

Carver:
LL. Bean (The Decoy Shop)
Weight: 10
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Maine Scoters

Maine Scoters,Unidentified Carver EBW16
Pair of folky Maine Scoter working decoys in original paint as well as condition. Five piece laminated construction, 15" long. Very typical of Maine subsistence hunters during the days of Market Hunting.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $450
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair Of Mallards By Cliff Reinsager

Cliff Reinsager,Muscatine,Iowa. M84
Very nice pair of Mallards by a Midwest carver Cliff Reinsager of Muscatine, Iowa. Both the Drake and the Hen are in original paint as well as condition, retain the original glass eyes and are signed in the makers hand. Drake has a nail bill and is in very nice form as well as bold paint. Mint other than a very small seam crack which is hard to see starting to develop on one side. The Hen is just wonderful with great wet over wet paint blending. Near mint as well with one very small rub to the paint on the right side tip of the bill. The Hen is unusual in that the bottom is in very nice comb paint, although no other evidence of comb painting exists on the body of either decoy which is something I have never seen before.

Carver: Cliff Reinsager

Weight: 20
Price: $585
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Mallards By Decoy's Unlimited

Decoy's Unlimited,Erie,PA. FJY 18
Pair of Mallards by Decoy's Unlimited of Erie,PA. Very good original paint and condition. Some in-use hunting wear as shown. Balsa bodies with carved pine heads, original glass eyes nice scratch paint and feathering. Factory stamp on bottom of both decoys. See "NAFD" page 108, Ca. 1960.

Carver:
Decoys Unlimited
Weight: 10
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Mallards By Sidney Zaharia

Sidney Zaharia,Colorado WMM 1
Wonderful pair of hollow Mallards in original paint as well as condition. Near mint in all respects with a couple of insignificant rubs to the paint. Hen is a really nicely done sleeper and both are in simple yet realistic paint dipiction. Fine mellow patina with both decoys retaining the original glass eyes. Decoys retain weights on the bottom and are signed in the makers hand.

Carver: Sidney Zaharia

Weight: 20
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair Of Mason Premiere Redheads

Mason Decoy Factory,Detroit,MI.
Well matched round body pair of hollow Mason Premiere Readheads in original paint Ca.,1905. The Drake has minor wear and comes from the well regarded S.B. Gavitt rig in Upstate New York and is so branded. This decoy has a rich maroon head and nicely scalloped breast paint. Speculums are strong as is the feather detail on the tail area. Brush swirls are still very evident. Three small shot marks on the neck; one on the bill. The rare Hen is extremely clean with strong feather patterns on the back and strong speculums in super dry original paint. May be a very minor hairline touch-up to the neck joint. Four shot marks in tail area; one in back of neck. All told, this is a great looking pair and truly investment grade.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 20
Price: $12575
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Mason Bluebills JY

Mason Decoy Factory,Detroit,MI. F75 JY
Pair of bluebills by the Mason Decoy Factory. Standard grade glass eye model in excellent original paint and condition. Some minor in-use wear with original neck filler on Drake and some partial neck filler replacement on Hen. Sponge marks on Hen. A very nice matched pair of working rig mates!

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 15
Price: $985
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Mason Canvasbacks

Mason Decoy Factory,Detroit,MI.,F 1JY
Pair of late period Canvasbacks by Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit,MI.,Standard Grade GE Model in near mint original paint as well as condition, nice bold breast swirls, an OUTSTANDING MATCHED PAIR OF MASONS! C-1921-1924

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $1595
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair Of Mason GE Mallards

Mason Decoy Factory,Detroit,MI. F26 JY
Pair of Mallards by the Mason Decoy Factory,Standard grade GE model,glass eye. Very good original paint with moderate in-use gunning wear to the paint.Professional replacement of the neck filler. Rig-mates, Ca. 1920.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $685
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 PAIR OF MASON STANDARD GRADE BLUEBILLS

PAIR OF BLUEBILLS BY MASON DECOY FACTORY, DETROIT, MI., STD. GRADE PAINT EYE MODEL IN EXCELLENT ORIGINAL PAINT AS WELL AS CONDITION WITH IN-USE WEAR, NECK FILLER ON THE DRAKE IS MOSTLY INTACT, MISSING ON HEN, HEAD LOOSE ON HEN, BUT SECURE, CIRCA 1896-1924.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $650
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Mason Standard Grade Mallards

Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit,MI.,JY
Pair of Mallards by the Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit,MI., standard grade glass eye model, excellent original paint as well as condition, with minor in-use gunning wear, investment grade decoys, C-1920-1924.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $1275
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Mason Standard Grade Readheads

Pair of Mason Standard grade paint eye Redheads,Detroit, Michigan in very good original paint as well as condition, with in-use gunning wear as shown, neck filler missing on both decoys which is typical, circa1896-1924.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $675
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Mechanical Mallard Decoys by J.W. Reynolds

Pair of mechanical folding "Flapping Wing" Mallards by J.W. Reynolds Company, Forest Park, IL., in very good original paint as well as condition, with some in-use gunning wear, the wire release is missing on the drake, factory stamp on both bottoms, C-1930's.

Carver:
J.W. Reynolds
Weight: 10
Price: $450
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Mid Period Davey Nichol Green Wing Teal

DAVEY NICHOL,SMITH FALLS,ONTARIO C-80
PAIR OF MID PERIOD DAVEY NICHOL SOLID BODY GREEN WING TEAL IN EXCELLENT ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT. THE EYES ARE OFF VERY SLIGHTLY INDICATING THE PERIOD OF THE CARVING AS NICHOL SUFFERED FROM AN ASTIGMATISM THAT GOT WORSE WITH AGE. THIS PAIR HAS ALL THE NICHOL TRAITS AND ARE HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE AS A PAIR IN THIS CONDITION!

Carver: Davey Nichol

Weight: 10
Price: $1700
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Mini BW Teal On Driftwood

Nelson & Phyllis Thomas,Ohio
Great carving by Nelson and Phyllis Thomas of Ohio signed and stamped in the makers hand on the base of these mini Blue Wing Teal decoys. The Drake is about 5 3/4" long and the Hen is about 61/4" long from the tip of the bill to the tip of the tails. In all original paint as well as condition. Hairline crack on the neck of the Hen is difficult to see and attributed to the wood drying. Very small, but needs to be mentioned. Great talent and a new favorite of mine.

Carver: Nelson & Phyllis Thomas

Weight: 10
Price: $450
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Nimrod Factory Mallards

Nimrod Dux-Decoy Co.,Minneapolis,MN. F31 JY
Pair of Rig-mate Mallard decoys by Nimrod Dux-Decoy Company of Minneapolis,Minnesota. Excellent original paint as well as condition. These working factory produced decoys are cork bodies with pine heads and bottom boards,as well as glass eyes which are original. These decoys are from the personal rig of Harry Edwards who was the maker of "Harry's Ear-Tuned Duck Calls with the makers stamp on the bottom. Ca. 1930's.

Carver:
Nimrod Dux-Decoy Company
Weight: 10
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 PAIR OF OLD SAYBROOK WILDFOWLERS

RARE PAIR OF MODEL SUPERIOR HOLLOW PINE WIDGEON DECOYS BY WILDFOWLER DECOYS, OLD SAYBROOK, CT., IN VERY GOOD ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT, WITH SOME IN-USE GUNNING WEAR. DURING THE FIRST TWO YEARS OF PRODUCTION, TED MULLIKEN HOLLOWED OUT HIS PINE DECOYS THROUGH THE BOTTOM BY CUTTING OUT AN OVAL SECTION, HOLLOWING OUT THE DECOY AND THEN CLOSING IN THE BOTTOM WITH ANOTHER OVAL WOOD SECTION WHICH WAS A LABOR INTENSIVE JOB, WHICH LED WILDFOWLER TO ATTACH FULL SIZE BOTTOM BOARDS TO THEIR HOLLOW DECOYS FROM THAT POINT ON, THE DRAKE HAS THE STAMP ON THE BOTTOM, CIRCA 1940-1941.

Carver:
Wildfowler
Weight: 10
Price: $1200
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 PAIR OF OLIVEROS MALLARDS

OLIVEROS DECOY FACTORY,HOUSTON,TX.
Pair of Oliveros mallards in very good O.P.and condition. Preprinted canvas/kapok filled with original glass eyes and detailed carving to the bill. These are very similar to Armstrong decoys as Mr. Oliveros and Mr. Armstrong were partners at one point in time.

Carver:

Weight: 3
Price: $135
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 PAIR OF ONTARIO BLUEBILLS

(BW)OBW 31 PAIR OF NICELY CARVED ONTARIO BLUEBILLS DONE BY AN UNIDENTIFIED CARVER, 14" SOLID CEDAR BLOCKS, ORIGINAL PAINT AS WELL AS CONDITION, NICE COMB PAINT ON THE DRAKE, PAINT ON HEN IS WELL WORN TO THE CLEAR COAT DONE PROBABLY BY THE DECOY LINE FROM THE NECK TO THE TAIL.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $350
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Otto Garren Canvasbacks

Otto Garren,Canton,IL.
Pair of 13" long hollow body Otto Garren Canvasbacks which were repainted in the style of the csrver by Gene Wertz, the condition otherwise is all original.

Carver: Otto Garren

Weight: 10
Price: $575
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of PADCO Mallards

Pascagoula Decoy Co.,Pascagoula,MS., F21 JY
Pair of Mallards by the Pascagoula (Padco) decoy company. Smooth Supreme grade (top of the line) in excellent original paint as well as condition. Some in-use wear as shown on the breast of the drake, retain the original glass eyes, Circa 1950.

Carver:
Padco
Weight: 10
Price: $395
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Paul Gibson Teal

Paul Gibson,Havre de Grace,MD., LC
PRICE REDUCED!!! Pair of solid body Green Wing Teal in original condition as well as paint. Very nicely painted especially in regard to detail. Bill carving detail and weights on the bottom.

Carver: Paul Gibson

Weight: 10
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Point Pleasant Wildfowler Mallards

Wildfowler,Point Pleasant,N.J.F89
Very nice pair of Point Pleasant Mallard decoys in original condition as well as paint. Both decoys clearly bear the Point Pleasant stamp.Very good to Excellent condition with a couple of very small rubs to the paint on both decoys. Both retain the original glass eyes.

Carver:
Wildfowler
Weight: 10
Price: $385
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Poitevin Mallards

Poitevin Brothers Decoy Factory,Pascagoula,MS S6
Pair of Mallards by Poitevin Brothers Decoy Company,in excellent original paint as well as condition with some in-use gunning wear as shown. Ideal Junior Model, nice comb painting especially on the Hen. See "NAFD" on page 299 for an example of this pair,Ca. 1930's.

Carver:
Poitevin Brothers
Weight: 10
Price: $275
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair Of Rare Gordon Tuck Decoys

Gordon Tuck,Toronto Island,Canada OMM2
Rare pair of working Bluebill decoys produced by the late Gordon Tuck of Toronto Island,Canada,1918-1992. Ca. 1950, both these decoys were produced to be hunted over in the makers personal rig as he made only a couple hundred decoys for his own personal use and for use by family members and a few close friends. These are all original as to paint as well as condition. Gordon was a very talented carver, but less attention was paid to the paint application as the lines look uneven. This is not over paint, but a consistent characteristic of Gordon Tuck. Both the Hen and the Drake have the initials G T branded on the bottom. Very nice form with raised wings carved in the swimming position.

Carver: Gordon Tuck

Weight: 20
Price: $350
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair Of Rare Markham Rig Buffleheads

Markham Rig,Ontario,Canada
Match pair of rig mate Buffleheads in original paint as well as condition. Bold paint in old mellow patina retaining the original glass eyes and round ballast weights on the bottom of both the Hen and Drake. Wonderful artistic form with the "turtle" hump back look. The initials G.P. are stamped on the bottom in these Ca. early 1900's pair of working decoys found on Rice Lake, east of Toronto, where they were part of an amazing rig of hollow body decoys including George Warin's and Jack Wells. A pair of Markham rig Redheads sold at auction for over $10,000. Investment quality decoys!

Carver: Markham Rig

Weight: 1
Price: $4200
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Rigmate Mason Pintails

Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit,MI. F9
Very rare pair of rig mate Mason standard grade Pintails with original glass eyes. Ca. 1908, this nicely matched pair in strong original paint is as good as you will find! No cracks or defects noted except a couple of very small rubs to the paint. Rich mellow patina with neck filler intact as well as retention of the original glass eyes. This is a pair for only the most serious of collectors! Please ask for additional photo's.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 15
Price: $13500
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 PAIR OF ROBERT ELLISTON MALLARDS

****OUTSTANDING PAIR OF ELLISTON MALLARDS IN ORIGINAL CONDITION. REPAINTED BY KERMIT SWANSON AND THE JOB WAS VERY WELL DONE TO REFLECT THE STYLE OF CATHERINE ELLISTONS FAMOUS PAINT SWIRLING TECHNIQUE REFLECTING WHAT LIES BENEATH THE PAINT BY SWANSON WHICH IS AN EARLY PERIOD PAIR OF ROBERT ELLISTONS WORK (1847-1911). THIS BUREAU ILLINOIS CARVER WAS ONE OF THE VERY BEST OF THE ENTIRE ILLINOIS RIVER REGION TO HAVE EVER DRAWN THE KNIFE, HOWEVER THE BEST EXAMPLES ARE BELIEVED TO BE THE EARLIER EXAMPLES THAT WERE PAINTED BY HIS WIFE PRIOR TO HER CONTRACTING LEAD POISONING FROM PAINTING DECOYS. BOTH THE HEN AS WELL AS THE DRAKE ARE ABOUT 17" LONG AND THE DRAKE HAS A VERY SLIGHT CHIP TO THE TAIL. OUTSTANDING PAIR OF ELLISTONS THAT ARE MUCH MORE APPEALING TO THOSE OF US THAT LIVE ON A BUDGET.

Carver: Robert Elliston

Weight: 10
Price: $1295
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair Of Ron Koch Mallards

Ed Koch,Omro,WI
Pair of working Mallard decoys from Midwest carver Ron Koch in original paint as well as condition. Nice form with original glass eyes and detail to the bill carving. Both the Hen and Drake have drilled holes in the bottom where the ballast weight was removed.They both havethe initials W.K., a stamp as well as a brand. The brand says Ron Koch which has a circle around it. The stamp says Ron Koch, Omro,WI. Drake has a small area on the right tail where some paint ran and both decoys have very minor in-use rubs to the paint. Very nice pair of working Mallards in excellent condition.

Carver: Ron Koch

Weight: 15
Price: $475
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 PAIR OF SCOTT PINTAILS

SCOTT DECOY CO., STOCKTON,CA. W6
Pair of Pintails by the Scott Decoy Company of California. Very good O.P. as well as condition. Some in-use gunning wear, canvas covered/kapok filled and retains the original glass eyes. Some old varnish on the bottom of the Drake which is mostly worn off. The Hen has the factory stamp on the bottom. These decoys are the round breast/plastic bill models which were produced only during WW II.

Carver:
Scott
Weight: 15
Price: $245
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 PAIR OF SONGBIRDS ATTRIBUTED TO GUS WILSON

EAA4 PAIR OF SONGBIRDS FOUND IN DOWNEAST MAINE ATTRIBUTED TO SIMILAR WORKS BY GUS WILSON CIRCA 1920. BOTH BIRDS ARE MOUNTED ON A DRIFT WOOD BASE WITH WIRE LEGS AND APPEAR TO HAVE HAD MINOR REPAIRS TO ONE OR BOTH OF THE BEAKS. VERY NICE OLD PIECE. WILSON OFTEN CARVED THESE TYPES OF BIRDS AND GAVE THEM AWAY AS GIFTS.

Carver: Wilson

Weight: 10
Price: $950
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 PAIR OF STANDARD GRADE MALLARD WORKING DECOY'S

PAIR OF MALLARDS BY MASON DECOY FACTORY, DETROIT, MI., STANDARD GRADE PAINT EYE MODEL IN VERY GOOD ORIGINAL PAINT AS WELL AS CONDITION, WITH IN-USE WEAR, SOME CHIPS AND A FEW SHOT MARKS ON THE DRAKE, NECK FILLER MISSING, CIRCA 1896-1924.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $475
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Standard Grade Mason Bluebills

Mason Decoy factory,Detroit,MI., JY F91
Pair of Bluebills by Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit,MI., Standard Grade Glass Eye Models, excellent original paint as well as condition, with some in-use attributed gunning wear, these decoys were produced post 1920's and were originally attributed to be Hays, however, based on new information, a growing number of collectors now believe they were actually made by Mason in their closing production years because the paint is much finer than Hays paint and they have spiral dowels and Hays have smooth dowels, C-1921-1924.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $950
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Swan Douglas Mallards

Swan-Douglas MFG. Co.,Minneapolis,MN., F34 JY
This offering is a pair of Mallards made by the Swan-Douglas MFG. Company, a factory produced decoy from Minnesota. Very good to excellent original paint as well as condition with some in-use gunning wear to the paint as seen. Composition bodies with wooden carved heads, retaining the original glass eyes. See "NAFD" page 361 for more information regarding this company. Circa 1940.

Carver:
Swan-Douglas
Weight: 10
Price: $130
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 PAIR OF TURNED HEAD MALLARDS

UNIDENTIFIED, BURLINGTON,IOWA PRICE REDUCED! MW 33
Nice pair of turned head Mallards as pictured. Heads are not loose, but were designed to rotate 360 degrees. Ca. 1930's with great form and bold paint pattern. Nice patina with some in-use wear to the original paint in various areas as shown. I do not know the carver, but am able to determine they came from the Mississippi River near Burlington Iowa.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 15
Price: $320
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Tuveson Mallards

Tuveson Mfg Co., St. James,MN. F36 JY
Pair of Mallards by the Tuveson Mfg. Co., St. James,Minnesota. Cedar model,very good to excellent original paint as well as condition,with some in-use gunning wear,retains original glass eyes,Circa 1930.

Carver:
Tuveson
Weight: 10
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 PAIR OF TUVESON MALLARDS JY

TUVESON DECOY FACTORY,ST.JAMES,MN.
Pair of Mallards by the Tuveson decoy factory most noteably known for the Tuveson flyer. This is the companies top grade cedar model in very good O.P. as well as condition. Retains the original glass eyes and is a nice set of matched pair rigmates! Ca. 1930. Purchase includes a set of various articles and information regarding the company as well as a copy of the drawing Pat Tuveson used to create the concept for the Tuveson flyer.

Carver:
Tuveson
Weight: 20
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair Of Willie Ross Whistlers

Willie Ross,Chebeague Island,Maine Outstanding pair of very early Willie Ross Whistlers in what is considered to be Ross's best form. Mint original condition with what appears to be a second old coat of hunter touch-up related to in-use gunning wear to the white areas on both decoys and the head and bill of the Drake. The bill on the Drake may have been repaired, although very well done. Very slight wear to the paint on the tip of the Drake's bill. These decoys were both found laying on the dirt floor of a shed on Chebeague Island a short distance from the workshop that once stood where Ross carved his decoys. These working Tollers have never left the Island until now.

Carver: Ross, Willie

Weight: 0
Price: $1000
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pair of Working Eastern Shore Coot

Maryland,Eastern Shore Rigmates E 42
For offering, a very nice pair of Upper Bay Eastern shore Coot decoys as found in original paint as well as condition with typical simple, yet effective form and painted eyes. Both decoys have center ballast weights as well as a clip connected to an eyelet on the forward bottom with a green strap connecting the pair as one. Very small amount of paint loss to the bills as well as a couple of small dings to the tips of the paint attributed to in-use gunning wear.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 20
Price: $275
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 PAUL ARNESS SNOWY OWL CARVING

LARGE HAND CARVED OWL BY PAUL ARNESS, KING CITY, CALIFORNIA, MINT ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT, HOLLOW, GLASS EYES, EXTENSIVE PAINT FEATHERING ON BODY, DETAILED WING CARVING, THIS CARVER RECENTLY RETIRED.

Carver: Paul Arness

Weight: 10
Price: $725
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 PAUL EMILE LACOMBE DRAKE BLUEBILL

***OLD WORKING DECOY BY QUEBEC MAKER PAUL EMILE LACOMBE, CIRCA 1950. SOLID DRAKE BLUEBILL IN VERY OLD GUNNING PAINT AND EXCELLENT FEATHER CARVING IN THE FINEST QUEBEC SCHOOL TRADITION. IT HAS CARVED EYES AND A RUB ON THE BILL AS WELL AS TAIL AS SHOWN. IT MAY HAVE AN OLD REPAIR TO THE NECK AS WELL AS A TIGHT AGE CRACK ON THE LOWER LEFT SIDE. THE DECOY RETAINS THE ORIGINAL ROUND LEAD BALLAST WEIGHT. MEASURES 16" LONG BY 6" IN WIDTH. GREAT FORM AND VERY COLLECTIBLE!!!

Carver: Paul LaCombe

Weight: 10
Price: $285
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Paul Westervelt Redhead Drake

Paul Westervelt,Lodi,N.Y.
Circa 1935, 14" solid Drake Redhead in original paint except for the bill. Identification on the bottom of the decoy, factory keel and weight.

Carver: Paul Westervelt

Weight: 10
Price: $185
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Paw Paw Low Head Hen Mallard

Paw Paw Decoy Factory,Paw Paw,MI.,FBW 16
Paw Paw Factory which was better known for the production of fish decoys, is the producer of this light weight Hen Mallard in original condition as well as paint. Nice low head form with V-Groove back. A few chips to the Balsa and minor damage to the tail as shown. Retains the original glass eyes.

Carver:
Paw Paw
Weight: 10
Price: $200
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Paw Paw Black Duck

Paw Paw Manufacturing Company,Paw Paw,MI., M 93
Paw Paw middle period Black Duck in original paint as well as condition. Excellent condition in all respects with the nicely carved head and split back. Paw Paw produced mostly fish decoys and lures and it is very difficult to find a Paw Paw duck decoy in this kind of condition!

Carver:
Paw Paw
Weight: 10
Price: $250
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Paw Paw Coot Decoy

Paw Paw Decoy Factory,Paw Paw,MI.,F 82
Paw Paw Coot decoy in original paint as well as condition and condition is near mint. Painted eyes and up swept tail with a flat bottom. The company is better know for producing fish decoys and this is the first listing of a pretty substantial amount of Paw Paw decoys.

Carver:
Paw Paw
Weight: 10
Price: $250
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Paw Paw Feeding Mallard

Paw Paw Decoy Factory,Paw Paw,MI.,FBW 12
Balsa feeding Drake Mallard in original paint as well as condition. In good to excellent condition with some degree of paint wear attributed to in-use gunning activity. A couple of shot marks that demonstrate this decoy having been hunted over.

Carver:
Paw Paw
Weight: 10
Price: $250
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Paw Paw Turned Head Drake Mallard

Paw Paw Decoy Factory,Paw Paw MI.,FBW 10
Turned head Drake Mallard by the Paw Paw decoy factory of Paw Paw Michigan in original paint as well as condition. Head will come off as it is held in place by a brass pin. Some wear to the paint as shown attributed to in-use gunning wear.Nice example with raised tail. Paw Paw is better known for the production of fish decoys and lures and the decoys are a rare addition to any Factory Decoy collection.

Carver:
Paw Paw
Weight: 10
Price: $300
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 PEI Cedar Canada Goose

PEI.,Canada, Attributed to John Brooks.PRICE REDUCED! MBW 2
Approximately Ca. 1920-1930. Outstanding large cedar floater with in-use original paint as well as condition. In-use gunning wear as noted in the photo's as well as an age seam down the center top of the Goose. The decoy has a squared off tail and "whittle" marks which are actually spoke shave marks. This is a two handed plane used to turn rectangular wheel spokes into oblong spokes which is a great tool to use as opposed to files and sandpaper for a decoy carver. Nice form with a very long neck,(sentry) and a two piece head. Great honest piece of old investment grade folk art.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 20
Price: $450
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 PERCY BICKNELL SNOW GOOSE

PERCY BICKNELL HOLLOW SNOW GOOSE IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT, LULU ISLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADA. TYPICAL V-NOTCHED TAIL WITH PAINTED EYES AND OLD DRY PATINA. ABOUT 18X7, SEE WATERFOWL DECOYS OF THE PACIFIC COAST BY MILLER AND HANSON, PAGE 22.

Carver: Percy Bicknell

Weight: 10
Price: $750
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Percy Bovey Black

PERCY BOVEY,GANANOQUE,ONTARIO Ca.1950
15 inch hollow working black duck decoy with incised and raised wings. The feathering is done with a very simple comb pattern. This beautiful decoy is mint and signed with Percy Bovey's nail-brand. Although it was carved in about 1950, this decoy is in pristine condition. Thousand Island decoys, especially ones in this condition, continue to increase in value and are of investment quality for the future. CARVER: PERCY BOVEY

Carver: Bovey, Percy

Weight: 3
Price: $999
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Percy Bovey Black Duck

Percy Bovey,Gananoque,Ontario C 25
This offering is a Rare example of Percy Bovey's talented ability from his later period carving in original paint as well as condition. Retaining the original glass eyes, this Black Duck has raised wings and wonderful scratch paint to the body. Ca. 1950's, this decorative carving is much harder to find than his working decoys.Great form with a turned head, this solid decoy is an example of how Thousand Island decoys in this condition, are of Investment quality! Mint Condition and a great addition to any Canadian collection!

Carver: Bovey, Percy

Weight: 10
Price: $475
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Perry Wilcoxen Mallard Drake

Perry Wilcoxen,Liverpool,IL. IBW16
Drake Mallard by Perry Wilcoxen who was the more prolific of the Wilcoxen brothers in regards to decoy carving. Believed to be a Mallard on a Mason style body in the alert position with the head up, Ca. 1915. Great folk art with easily recognized Wilcoxen paint pattern.

Carver: Perry Wilcoxen

Weight: 10
Price: $300
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Perry Wilcoxin Bluebill Drake

Perry Wilcoxin,Liverpool,Illinois,M 92
Great old hollow example of Livermore Illinois carver Perry Wilcoxin in original condition. Some overpaint to the black paint areas especially the breast. Very good example of his work.

Carver: Perry Wilcoxen

Weight: 10
Price: $675
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Peter Pringle Bluebill

Peter Pringle, Dunneville,ON.
Appears to be an old and important working decoy done by the well known Dunneville carver Peter Pringle in hunter over paint. Great feather detailed carving and the typical wonderful form of this great carver!

Carver: Peter Pringle

Weight: 10
Price: $150
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Peterborough Drake Mallard

Peterborough Canoe Co., Peterborough,ON.,Canada,JY F94
Drake Mallard by Peterborough Canoe Co., Peterborough,Ontario,Canada, excellent original paint as well as condition with some wear to the edge of the bill, original glass eyes, 2 hole model as shown, C-1930-40's.

Carver:
Peterborough Canoe Company
Weight: 10
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 PETERSEN BLUE WING TEAL

PETERSEN DECOY FACTORY,DETROIT,MI. F50 JF
Petersen Hen Blue Wing Teal. Here is a decoy that should not be for sale for very long. Not just rare, but almost impossible to find in any condition, let alone in this near Mint example. Ca. 1880 with 3 shot marks and a small ding where a knot in the wood once existed on the right forward side of the Toller as shown.O.P as well as condition. Nice addition to any factory collection.

Carver:
Peterson
Weight: 10
Price: $9875
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Petersen Canvasback Drake

Peterson Decoy Factory,Detroit,MI.
Small at 14" long, this Canvasback or possibly Red Head Drake has the typical Petersen Factory shaped tail. No bill carving which would make it a grade two decoy.

Carver:
Peterson
Weight: 10
Price: $175
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 PETERSEN DRAKE CANVASBACK

PETERSEN ,DETROIT,MI. F66
Drake Canvasback which is an early factory decoy in the Petersen,Dodge,Mason family style in original paint as well as mint structural condition. Petersen decoys in this type of condition are very rare and valuable to collectors of factory decoys. Excellent patina that retains the original glass eyes. Just a very nice honest decoy.

Carver:
Peterson
Weight: 10
Price: $2500
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 PETERSON DRAKE BLUE WING TEAL

PETERSON DECOY FACTORY,DETROIT,MI.
John Outstanding Peterson early Blue Wing Teal in original paint. Ca. 1875 in structurally outstanding condition with various areas of minor rubs to the paint. This is a glass eye standard grade drake with neck filler added long ago. This is a very hard to find truly original honest working decoy which is a rare find for any Mason collector. Retains original glass eyes and paint is still very good for such an old Toller.

Carver:
Peterson
Weight: 10
Price: $6500
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 PETERSON DRAKE CANVASBACK

PETERSON DECOY FACTORY,DETROIT,MI.
John Peterson decoy factory Drake Canvasback. Stunning low head in great form and bold paint. Very rare example in all original paint as well as condition. Ca. 1885. Honest in use gunning wear very minimal. Excellent example of this early factory before Mason and Dodge.

Carver:
Peterson
Weight: 10
Price: $4250
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 PINCH BREASTED BLUEBILL DECOY DELAWARE RIVER

HOLLOW PINCH BREASTED BLUEBILL WORKING DECOY FIRST QUARTER 20TH CENTURY IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT. TACK EYES, FLAT BOTTOM, BALLAST WEIGHT HAS BEEN REMOVED, THE FORM JUST SPEAKS FOLK ART IN VERY OLD DRY PAINT WITH GREAT EVEN WEAR AND PATINA. A COUPLE OR ROUGH SPOTS TO THE TIP OF THE TAIL, ABOUT 10" LONG BY 5" WIDE. ATTRIBUTED TO THE DELAWARE RIVER CARVER BY A TALENTED INDIVIDUAL NOT KNOWN TO ME.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $350
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pintail Drake By Alec Reddic

Alec Reddic,Bath,Ontario, C-57 Pintail Drake in great form as well as original paint and condition. Carved by the late Alec Reddic of Bath,Ontario near Kingston. Very nice example of this carvers work with great feather paint and detailing to the tail feathering. Stamped on the bottom "Alec Redick, The Decoy Shop,Bath Ontario" and personally signed in the makers hand. 19" in length and about 5 1/2" at the widest point.

Carver: Alec Reddic

Weight: 10
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pintail Duck Decoy

WALTER SPAYER,SPRING VALLEY,ILLINOIS M42
Third decoy of a set from Walt which is a drake Pintail. Cork body with a finely crafted basswood head. Walt utilizes a wet blending paint technique that gives his work this realistic end result. Great form in Walts depiction of a working decoy with attached keel.

Carver: Spayer, Walter

Weight: 10
Price: $250
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Plover Shorebird Decoy

Hingham,Massachusetts
Stunning Robert Mosher Plover decoy with a lump in it's throat. Outstanding form and bold paint in mint condition from this carver who's work is often compared to Crowell as to attitude and form. Constantly improving New England carver. Expect his work to increase in value over time.

Carver: Mosher, Robert

Weight: 12
Price: $175
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 POITEVIN BROTHERS MALLARD PAIR

POITEVIN BROTHERS FACTORY, PASCAGOULA, MS.
Pair of mallards that were gunning rigmates manufactured by the Poitevin factory of Pascagoula,Ms. Ideal Junior model in very good O.P. and condition. Some in-use gunning wear. Retains the original glass eyes. Ca. 1930's.

Carver:
Pascagoula
Weight: 5
Price: $235
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 POITEVIN DRAKE MALLARD JY

POITEVIN BROS.,PASCAGOULA,MS.
Drake Mallard by the Poitevin Brothers decoy factory of Pascagoula Mississippi. This is the Ideal Junior Model in very good O.P. as well as condition as shown. Some typical in-use wear which in this case is minor. Retains the original glass eyes. Ca. 1930's.

Carver:
Poitevin Brothers
Weight: 6
Price: $150
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Poitevin Red Breasted Merganser

RARE SPECIAL ORDER DRAKE RED BREASTED MERGANSER BY POITEVIN BROS. DECOY CO., PASCAGOULA,MS., NEAR MINT ORIGINAL CONDITION, GLASS EYES, FROM MY PERSONAL COLLECTION AND I BELIEVE IT TO BE THE ONLY ONE KNOWN IN ANY COLLECTION!

Carver:
Poitevin Brothers
Weight: 10
Price: $1200
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Poygan Lake Wisconsin Canvasback

Classic big body 14.5" long and 9.5" high, Winnebago lakes canvasback drake by unknown carver circa 1930's in fairly recent paint restoration. glass eyes

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $135
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pratt Black Duck

Pratt Manufacuring Co.,Joliet,IL.,FMM 5
17" solid body Magnum Black Duck in original condition as well as paint, circa 1940. One knot on the right shoulder, a tight age crack around the neck and very dings to the paint as seen attributed to in-use gunning wear. Good condition with much of the original paint remaining. Old weight was removed at some point in time.

Carver:
Pratt
Weight: 10
Price: $150
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pratt Canvasback

Pratt Manufacturing Company,Joliet,Illinois, F4
Early 1930's Canvasback working decoy from the William H. Pratt Manufacturing Company of Joliet,Illinois. Some wear to the paint as seen attributed to in-use gunning wear as well as missing neck filler in the very nice high head decoy. Canvasback also has a bottom rudder which was a later add-on.

Carver:
Pratt
Weight: 10
Price: $140
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pratt Coot

William H. Pratt Manufacturing Company., Joliet,Illinois and Chicago F3
Old Coot decoy from the William H. Pratt Manufacturing Company of Joliet,Illinois as well as later in Chicago which operated from 1920-1939. This Coot was their first model from the 1920's.

Carver:
Pratt
Weight: 10
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 PRATT COOT JY

PRATT DECOY FACTORY,JOLIET,IL.
Model #1 Smooth Coot by the Pratt Decoy Factory. Very good O.P. as well as condition with some flaking of paint on the crown of the head. Retains original glass eyes. Ca. 1930's. Nice addition to a factory decoy collection.

Carver:
Pratt
Weight: 5
Price: $265
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pratt Decoy Factory Black Duck

Pratt Decoy Factory,Joliet,Illinois F2
Working Factory decoy by the Pratt Decoy Factory of Joliet, Illinois in what appears to be original condition and an old second coat of paint attributed to in-use gunning. Second coat could probably be taken down to original paint by a professional restorer at a very reasonable cost and at the listed cost for this decoy, a real bargain. I may buy it from the consigner myself!

Carver:
Pratt
Weight: 10
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pratt Drake Blue Wing Teal

Pratt Mfg.,Co.,Joliet,Il.,JY
Drake BW Teal by Pratt in very good original paint as well as condition with some in-use gunning wear to the paint as seen. Hollow with breast plug, two tight age cracks along the back, C-1930's.

Carver:
Pratt
Weight: 10
Price: $495
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 PRATT DRAKE BLUEBILL JY

PRATT DECOY FACTORY,JOLIET,IL. F62 JY
Drake Bluebill by the Pratt decoy factory. Toller is their Model #6 F or possibly #10F. Feather finish,good O.P. and condition with in-use gunning wear to the tips of the paint. Neck filler missing. Retains original glass eyes. Ca. 1930.

Carver:
Pratt
Weight: 10
Price: $165
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 PRATT DRAKE MALLARD

PRATT DECOY FACTORY,JOLIET,IL
Pratt decoy factory drake mallard in very good O.P as well as condition. Model #1 smooth with some in use gunning wear. Small bill chip as shown. Retains original glass eyes. Ca. 1930's. Please feel free to ask questions.

Carver:
Pratt
Weight: 4
Price: $310
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pratt Drake Redhead

Pratt Decoy Factory,Joliet,Illinois,JY, F88br> EARLY Drake Redhead by Pratt MFG. Co.,Joliet,Illinois, #1 Smooth Model, very good original paint as well as condition, stable tight neck crack, original glass eyes, Pratt weight on bottom, C-1925-1930.

Carver:
Pratt
Weight: 10
Price: $385
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 PRATT FACTORY CANVASBACK JY

PRATT DECOY FACTORY,JOLIET,ILLINOIS
JY Drake canvasback by the Pratt decoy factory. This example was their model #F12. Near mint as to condition with a small chip on the underside of the bill. Original glass eyes. This decoy was never rigged for hunting. See "NAFD" page 308 for more details. Ca. 1930's.

Carver:
Pratt
Weight: 10
Price: $200
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 PRATT FACTORY CROW

PRATT DECOY FACTORY,JOLIET,ILLINOIS
Rare Crow by the Pratt decoy factory. Very rare example which was their model #20. An overwash of black was taken down to the original coat of paint. No splits or cracks with original glass eyes and wire feet. Great form with the plump breast,Ca. 1930's.

Carver:
Pratt
Weight: 3
Price: $545
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pratt Hen BB

Pratt Mfg., Co.,Joliet,IL., F22 JY
Hen Bluebill by the Pratt Mfg. Company. This is a #1 smooth model, near mint original paint as well as condition, except for the paint loss around the neck filler as well as a couple small areas on the top of the head. Sponge marks, original glass eyes, never been rigged, a very nice DECOY! Circa 1920's.

Carver:
Pratt
Weight: 10
Price: $295
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Pratt Hen Blue Wing Teal

Pratt Decoy Company,Joliet,Illinois
Rare as well as important Blue Wing Teal Hen by the Pratt Decoy Company of Joliet,Illinois. Number 1 smooth model working decoy in very good original paint as well as condition retaining the original glass eyes. In-use gunning wear to the paint as shown with a separation around the neck filler at the base which is expected. CA. 1930's.

Carver:
Pratt
Weight: 10
Price: $425
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Preening Black Duck Decoy

CRAIG SANDLER Warren, Maine
Outstanding preening black duck from Maine carver with simple yet precise wet on wet paint technique. Near mint condition with carvers brand on bottom. Small transverse crack along bottom of decoy due to age shrinkage.Crack has been repaired and touch-up paint applied.

Carver: Sandler, Craig

Weight: 3
Price: $200
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Preening Drake Bufflehead By Tom Curran

Tom Curran,Abington,MA.ETC2
Drake Bufflehead in original condition as well as paint. Very nice form with turned head as shown. Wet over Wet paint blending technique that is specific to a Drake Bufflehead in Fall Plumage.Very nice addition to any collection.

Carver: Tom Curran

Weight: 10
Price: $275
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 PREENING PINTAIL DUCK DECOY

WALT SPAYER,SPRING VALLEY,ILLINOIS M40
Our featured carver has sent three new decoys after we sold the first one and we thank him for that. This is an outstanding forward preening Pintail. The body is cork and the head is carved basswood. Walter uses an advanced combination wet blend and scrubbing paint technique that brings about this realistic life like result.

Carver: Spayer, Walter

Weight: 10
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Premiere Grade Black Duck by Mason

Mason Decoy Factory,Detroit,MI. JY PRICE REDUCED!!
Black Duck manufactured by the Mason Decoy Factory, Premiere Grade, repainted by Paul Fortin, OUTSTANDING PAINT BY A REAL PRO! Circa 1896-1924. Condition of the body is all original.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $1900
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Premiere Grade Mason Drake Mallard (JY)

Mason Decoy Factory,Detroit,Michigan F33 JY
Drake Mallard working decoy from Mason. Premiere grade in very good original paint as well as condition. Some in-use gunning wear to the paint as seen as well as a few shot marks from spending time fooling waterfowl! Retains the original glass eyes and has the usually fine swirl painting and detailed bill carving Mason Premiere grade decoys are known for. Investment quality example.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $1395
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Profile Scoter Decoy From Maine

E-23,Unidentified,Downeast Maine EBW38
Profile Scoter decoy from Downeast Maine made by the hand of an unidentified craftsman. Made probably by a lobster man that was used in early subsistence hunting during the era of market gunning, it has a very interesting detachable float board with "lettered" match for the slat indicating that it was part of a hand made rig where each decoy was fitted and probably strung behind the boat with a float at one end and a weight at the other. This decoy was formerly in the collection of noted carver Art Pietraszewski of Depew, New York. Over sized, 17" long.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $215
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Putt Smith Canvasback Pair

E-104 Seymour "Putt" Smith,Seneca Lake,N.Y.
Seymour "Putt" Smith was a master carver from Seneca Lake, Dresden Lake New York. Born in 1878 he was a market hunter for a NYC distributor in the late 1800's and early 1900's. These Canvasbacks and similar ones made by his brother in-law Wally Bishop served as models for the Mason "Seneca Lake" model. The Smith/Bishop decoys have a ridge along the waterline for stability in the choppy waters of Seneca Lake. Only Putt Smith made Canvasback Hens. See Decoy Magazine May/June 1981 page 27 for a near identical pair. Rare decoys in great original paint!

Carver: Putt Smith

Weight: 10
Price: $850
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Putt Smith DraKe Bluebill

E-112 Seymour "Putt" Smith, Dresden NY.,JY
Drake Bluebill by Seymour "Putt" Smith, Dresden (Seneca Lake), NY., excellent O.P and condition,with some in-use gunning wear, glass eyes, bill carving, original ballast weight. The carver is featured in Jim Young's article in Decoy Magazine, "Dresden Bay Carvers Of Seneca Lake", in the 1989 May/June issue, circa 1940's.

Carver: Putt Smith

Weight: 10
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Putt Smith Drake Redhead

Putt Smith,Dresden,NY,JY
Drake Redhead by Seymour "Putt" Smith, Dresden (Seneca Lake), NY.,excellent original paint and condition., glass eyes, bill carving,original ballast weight, this carver is featured in an article on "Dresden Bay Carvers Of Seneca Lake" in the 1989 May/June issue of Decoy Magazine written by Jim Young, circa 1940's.

Carver:

Weight: 10
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Quail Carving

Attributed to New York,Unidentified Carver,MM
Unidentified Quail carving attributed to the same town that Ken Harris was from. Wonderful individual detail to the feather carving as well as great paint. Mounted on a driftwood base in original paint as well as condition which appears to be mint or very near mint with no negatives to the paint or condition noted. About 8" long and the driftwood base is about 10" wide.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Quebec Full Size Canada Goose

Unidentified, Quebec Region Attributed
Lower decoy in the photo in original paint as well as condition with some very minor rubs to the paint attributed to in-use wear. Retains the original glass eyes. Bold paint as well as great form in this solid Magnum size working decoy attributed to the Quebec region. Nice detailed carving on the back/wing tips. Ca. 1950. Additional pictures available upon request.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 20
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 R Sheppard Drake Mallard

M-143 R Sheppard,Pekin,Illinois
This carver, R Sheppard (1895-1960) learned to carve from Fred Mott Senior and are often confused as Mott's. Solid body Drake Mallard in a old second coat of hunter repaint and a more recent repaint of the bill which could be easily taken down to the original. Sheppard was a boat builder who carved decoys and produced around 400 Mallards.

Carver: R Sheppard

Weight: 10
Price: $185
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 R. Hall Wire Frame Canada Goose

R Hall,Currituck Sound,NC. S7
Canada Goose by R.Hall of Currituck Sound,North Carolina. This is a canvas covered/wire frame working decoy with a wooden head and original bottom board. Excellent original paint as well as condition, retaining the original glass eyes, bill carving detail. This decoy has never been rigged. Signed in the makers hand,Ca. 1959. Great Form!

Carver: R. Hall

Weight: 10
Price: $235
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Ralph Bishop Bluebill

Ralph "Bud" Bishop,Dresden,N.Y.
Solid very old working Bluebill decoy by famed Finger Lakes carver Ralph Bud Bishop from Dresden, New York, circa 1930 in well worn original paint as well as condition. Two piece head construction, solid body with painted eyes and a dowel holding the head in place. Fresh to market recently found by myself on a trip to Kueka Lake. Crack at base of the neck and halfway up at the two joiner points but are not loose. Some minor damage to the tip of the bill, very collectible.

Carver: Ralph Bishop

Weight: 10
Price: $100
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 RALPH BISHOP GOLDENEYE

RALPH (BUD) BISHOP,DRESDEN,NY. E 47 JY
Drake Goldeneye by Ralph (Bud) Bishop of Dresden New York, Seneca Lake in an old second coat of gunning paint by Bishop himself. Glass eyes, Bishop keel. A very nice decoy from my personal collection of "Finger Lakes Decoys",Ca. 1940's.

Carver: Ralph Bishop

Weight: 10
Price: $295
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 RALPH JOHNSTON DRAKE BLUEBILL

OUTSTANDING BLUEBILL DRAKE BY DETROIT MICHIGAN SOUGHT AFTER CARVER RALPH JOHNSTON IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT. DRY OLD PATINA, CIRCA 1950 WITH DETAILED BILL CARVING, CARVED WINGS AND WONDERFUL PAINT BLENDED COMB PAINTING REPRESENTATIVE OF SOME OF THIS CARVERS BEST WORK. RETAINS THE ORIGINAL KEEL AND GLASS EYES AND IS BRANDED ON THE BOTTOM "DS" ABOUT 13" IN LENGTH.

Carver: Ralph Johnston

Weight: 10
Price: $400
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Ralph Malpage Whistler

Ralph Malpage,Ontario,Canada,MM
Ralph Malpage Drake Whistler in original paint as well as condition. About 15" in length and 7" in width at the widest point. Very detailed head, bill and tail feather carving using a rasp to carve the appearance of feathering. Turned head, retaining the original glass eyes. Very nice example of his work!

Carver: Ralph Malpage

Weight: 10
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Ralph Reghi Hen BB

Ralph Reghi,Michigan MBW18
Very unique decoy with built in mechanical recoil device. The piano wire anchor line passes through a metal plate on the bottom onto a wooden spool held by a rod inside a spring coil with a "key" which coils the spring. This was designed to give the decoy some motion in the water. First class carving by Ralph Reghi circa 1930's in original paint as well as condition except for a repair to the bill.

Carver: Rengi, Ralph

Weight: 10
Price: $350
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Ralph True Duck Call

Ralph True,Hopkins,MN. M23 JY
Simple yet finely crafted single groove lanyard duck call in original as well as mint condition. Old call with great patina as well as form. retains original reed.

Carver: Ralph True

Weight: 10
Price: $295
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Randy Grange Black Duck

Randy Grange,Fraser River,British Columbia WBW 5
17" hollow Black Duck by Randy Fraser from the Fraser River Delta of B.C. Nice paint, thin head, but thick neck, no eyes, nicely painted and finely crafted!

Carver: Randy Grange

Weight: 0
Price: $200
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Rare Canada Goose by Benz

Benz Wood Products Co.,Jefferson City, Mo.,JY F-88
Very rare Canada Goose by Benz Wood Products company of Jefferson City MO., in excellent original paint as well as condition., glass eyes,high head,never been rigged, you do not see very many factory decoys that have never been rigged! C-1929-1940.

Carver:
Benz
Weight: 10
Price: $995
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Rare Confidence Loon Decoy

Unidentified Carver,MN., M 96
Very rare confidence Loon decoy found in Minnesota,circa 1935 with large taxidermy red eyes. These were used on the ocean sea duck hunting as well as large fresh bodies of water as part of a decoy spread to make it appear more natural. Paint is crackled and shows rubs to the paint as shown attributed to in-use gunning wear.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $750
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 RARE DODGE/MASON DECOY

FJY 5 A RARE "COLLABORATIVE" DRAKE BLUE BILL BY DODGE AND THE MASON DECOY FACTORIES, DETROIT MICHIGAN, STANDARD GRADE GE MODEL IN VERY GOOD ORIGINAL PAINT AS WELL AS CONDITION WITH IN-USE WEAR, ORIGINAL GLASS EYES, NICE ELONGATED BREAST SWIRLS, SEE "DETROIT DECOY DYNASTY" BY SHARP AND DODGE PAGES 242-244 FOR MORE INFORMATION. C-1900-1908

Carver:
Dodge
Weight: 10
Price: $895
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Rare Drake Widgeon by Pratt

Pratt Mfg.,Co.,Joliet,IL.,JY F89
RARE Drake Widgeon by Pratt Mfg.,Co., Joliet,Illinois, No. 1 Smooth Model, near mint original paint as well as condition, original glass eyes, partial Pratt label on bottom. C-1930's.

Carver:
Pratt
Weight: 10
Price: $750
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 RARE EARLY OLD SAYBROOD WILDFOWLER BLACK DUCK

RARE MODEL SUPERIOR BLACK DUCK BY WILDFOWLER OF OLD SAYBROOK WITH THE FACTORY STAMP ON THE BOTTOM. VERY GOOD ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT. THIS WAS PRODUCED IN THE FIRST TWO YEARS OF PRODUCTION BY TED MILLIKIN DUE TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE BOTTOM BOARD WAS CUT OUT AND PUT BACK IN PLACE OF THE AREA THAT WAS HOLLOWED OUT. LATER THE COMPANY PUT A FULL SIZE BOTTOM BOARD IN PLACE, CIRCA 1940-1941.

Carver:
Wildfowler
Weight: 10
Price: $495
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Rare Flapper Owl By J.W. Reynolds

J.W. Reynolds,Forest Park,IL. F 80 JY
Rare Flapper Owl by J.W. Reynolds of Forest Park,Illinois in excellent original condition, pre-printed canvas/excelsior filled body, wood eyes,when used for hunting, the decoy was mounted on a pole and a line was run from the wings to the hunter, when crows appeared, the line was pulled and the wings flapped, see "NAFD" page 332 for a picture of a Reynolds Flapper Owl,Circa 1930's.

Carver:
J.W. Reynolds
Weight: 10
Price: $995
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Rare Hen Red-Breasted Merganser by Grubbs

C.W. Grubbs Mfg.,Co.,Pascagoula,MS., FJY 16
Rare Hen Red-Breasted Merganser by C. W. Grubbs Mfg.,Pascagoula, MS.,Perfection #2 Model, in very good original paint as well as condition, glass eyes, C-1918-1928.

Carver:
Grubbs,C.W. Mfg.,Co.
Weight: 10
Price: $425
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Rare Herters Shoveler Decoy

Herter's Decoy Factory,Waseca,MN.
Rare Drake Shoveler decoy made by Herter's of Waseca Minnesota. Decoy is in original paint as well as condition. Near mint with a couple small cracks in the paint just behind the head on the back. "1893" stamp on the bottom of the decoy making this a later production piece for this factory. Retains the original glass eyes. This is a very good example and a rare production species.

Carver:
Herters
Weight: 0
Price: $125
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Rare Hooded Merganser By Harry Hitchon

Harry Hitchon,Prince Edward County,Ontario
Rare Hooded Merganser attributed to Harry Hitchon of Prince Edward County Ontario,Canada. The very old hunting decoy appears to have a coat of over paint. The decoy retains the original glass eyes and is Ca. 1930 retaining also the original ballast weight. A ggod reference for this decoy would be, "Ontario Decoys", Book 2, page 127. Investment quality rare example ion great form as well as overall condition.

Carver: Harry Hitchon

Weight: 15
Price: $795
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Rare J.W. Reynolds Drake Wooden Mallard

J.W. Reynolds Co.,Forest Park,IL.
JY Rare Drake Mallard by J.W. Reynolds Company., Forest Park,Illinois. "Lucky" wooden,hollow model, excellent O.P. as well as condition,fancy paint, retains the original glass eyes,detailed bill carving,see "North American Facory Decoys" by Ken Trayer, page 330 for a picture of a rig mate to the one shown, Drake mallard, Ca., 1930's.

Carver:

Weight: 15
Price: $525
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Rare Pair of Willie Ross Merghanser Decoys

Willie Ross, Chebeague Island,Maine PRICE REDUCED! E 53
Outstanding and important pair of Willie Ross Red Breasted Merganser decoys originally from the personal rig of Ross himself and given to the Grandfather of the consigner on Chebeague Island next door to where Ross once lived and carved.Great form on this pair of solid old working Tollers with some in-use wear from gunning on the island. The bill on the Hen appears to have been replaced and some hunter paint strengthening is evident to the heads and base around the neck of both decoys, otherwise paint is original as is the condition. These were in a shed with a dirt floor when found and they show the elegant sleek early style that Ross created in all of his work. See "New England Decoys" by Delph for a good reference.Ross is considered to be one of the best Folk art carvers of working decoys from the Maine School. These pair of decoys at the listed price are a great bargain for any collector who loves Maine decoys as compared to private as well as auction sales records over the last 5-10 years!

Carver: Ross, Willie

Weight: 10
Price: $2450
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 RARE PRATT CROW DECOY

FJY 13 RARE CROW BY THE PRATT MFG., COMPANY JOLIET, ILLINOIS., WORKING PAINT WITH GLASS EYES WHICH ARE ORIGINAL, NICE PLUMP BREAST, WIRE LEGS, PROFESSIONAL REPAIR TO THE BILL BY LARRY RUCKER, PRATT CROWS ARE VERY HARD TO FIND IN ANY CONDITION, CIRCA-1930'S

Carver:
Pratt
Weight: 10
Price: $525
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Rare Scott Canada Goose

Scott Decoy Company,Stockton,CA.,F JY 19
Rare Canada Goose by the Scott decoy company of Stockton California. Canvas covered/kapok filled in excellent original paint as well as condition, retains the original glass eyes, Circa 1950.

Carver:
Scott
Weight: 10
Price: $365
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Rare Waquoit Factory Decoy

Waquoit Factory,Waquoit Harbor Cape Cod,MA.
Very old and rare factory decoy from the Waquoit factory on Cape Cod Massachusetts,Ca. 1940's. This Merganser was seldom done by this factory and they are thought to have produced less than 2,500 decoys. The body is all original paint as well as condition with a neck repair as well as a second coat of gunning paint to the neck and head. The eyes are all original and are a very unusual "button" tack-eye design. Very nice form and outstanding structural condition make this an investment grade decoy and an unusual and rare find for any collector interested in factory decoys. Decoy is solid and is of round bottom design and was used to gun over. Nice detail to the bill with notched mandible carving.

Carver:
Waquoit
Weight: 0
Price: $575
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Ray Andress Bluebill Hen

Ray Andress,Gananoque,Ontario
Bluebill hen hand crafted by Ray Andress from Gananoque Ontario along the St. Lawrence river,(1889-1955). Decoy is circa 1940 and is an example of this can be found in Bernie Gates green book chapter 9. Very nice form in old well worn paint with some heavy gunning paint to the body, up to 75%. A

Carver: Ray Andress

Weight: 10
Price: $675
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 RAY ANDRESS HEN BLUEBILL DECOY

(BW)RAY ANDRESS ONTARIO STYLE BLUEBILL HEN CIRCA 1924, 12" LONG IN OLD WORKING PAINT FROM THE THOUSAND ISLANDS REGION CARVED BY AN UNIDENTIFIED CARVER.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $195
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Ray Andress Whistler Drake

Ray Andress,Granogue,Ontario
13.5" solid body Golden Eye Drake by one of the best of the Granogue carvers, Ray Andress. Paint and condition are all original but well worn as shown. Great form and attitude!

Carver: Ray Andress

Weight: 10
Price: $175
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 RAY ANDRESS WHISTLER HEN

OBW1813"NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL SPRING! Long beaver tail golden eye hen by Ray Andress (1890-1955), Gananoque, Ontario circa 1930. He is referenced in all the related decoy books. Fine old decoy in original paint with several shot holes.

Carver: Ray Andress

Weight: 10
Price: $335
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Ray Pomeroy Lesser Bluebill Hen

Ray Pomeroy,Gores Landing,Ontario
Very nice early Ray Pomeroy Lesser Bluebill Hen also known as a Lesser Scaup. Original paint as well as condition in very nice mellow patina. Painted eyes, which was typical Pomeroy style. Ca. 1935, found on Rice lake, not far from where this decoy was carved years ago. Original weight and decoy line connected as shown to the bottom.

Carver: Ray Pomeroy

Weight: 15
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Ray Schalk Pair of Mini Mallards

Ray Schalk, Claremont, Florida,RM
Pair of Mini Mallards carvings by Ray Schalk of Claremont, Florida, Circa 1970's. In original paint as well as condition and carved as well as painted very much in the "Mason Style". Mint to near mint original condition in all respects with great attention to detail as well as wonderful form.

Carver: Ray Schalk

Weight: 10
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 RAYMOND LEVY WHITE WING SCOTER FROM THE RIG OF MIL

MMM3 VERY OLD SOLID BODY WHITE WING DRAKE SCOTER BY RAYMOND LEVY OF LITTLE TANCOOK ISLAND NOVA SCOTIA IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT WHICH RETAINS THE UNUSUAL HAND CRAFTED BOTTOM KEEL WITH BALLAST WEIGHT FOR OCEAN GUNNING. ALSO RETAINS THE TWO LEATHER STRAPS AS SHOWN. LOTS OF SMALL SHOT MARKS, A SMALL CRACK RUNNING DOWN THE CENTER OF THE BACK AS WELL AS A COUPLE SMALL CHIPS TO THE TAIL. THIS DECOY WAS PURCHASED ON THE ISLAND FROM A RELATIVE OF LEVY'S AND THIS DECOY IS MARKED IN PENCIL ON THE KEEL MILFORD LEVY AS IT CAME OUT OF MILLS PERSONAL RIG. 16" LONG.

Carver: Levy

Weight: 10
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 RAYMOND LEVY WHITE WING SCOTER LITTLE TANCOOK ISLA

MMM4 ANCIENT LITTLE TANCOOK ISLAND WORKING DECOY BY FAMED NOVA SCOTIA CARVER RAYMOND LEVY. SOLID BODY OLD WORKING DECOY WITH TWO PIECE HEAD, TIGHT AGE CRACK AS SHOWN, SOME LIMITED PAINT HUNTER TOUCH-UP TO THE WHITE AREAS, RETAINS THE ORIGINAL LEATHER STRAPS ON THE BOTTOM, ABOUT 14" LONG

Carver: Levy

Weight: 10
Price: $250
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Red Breasted Merganser Hen Decoy

Spring Valley, Illinois
Imposing decoy in fantastic alert position. Untouched mint condition with bottom keel signed by the artist; this working decoy has a cork body and a head crafted from Bass Wood. Paint shows great technique utilizing multiple wet blends and scubbing. 18" Long

Carver: Spayer, Walter

Weight: 2
Price: $0
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Redhead Attributed To Charles or Phineas Reeves

Reeves Family,Long Point Bay,Ontario,Canada
Very interesting Redhead working decoy, Ca. 1890 in very,very old second coat of paint attributed to likely a member of the Reeves family, many of whom were associated with the Long Point company as Punters. This small hollow decoy has a horse show weight which is inscribed all the way around and has the initials M A L or JM A L? The insciption on the weight can't be read clearly. The head of the decoy which appears to be looking up is attatched to the body with a dowel and the decoy is hollow.Carving detail to the bill and decoy retains the original bottom board. Very nice decoy and would be a good addition to any collectors flock regardless of who done it???

Carver: Reeves, Phineas

Weight: 10
Price: $450
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Redhead Attributed to New Baltimore,MI..

Attribution to unidentified carver, New Baltimore,MI..PRICE REDUCED! MBW15
Old working Redhead decoy in original paint as well as condition. Paint "crackling" as shown is most likely due to a heat source as well as some degree of a relationship to in-use gunning wear. Decoy is circa 1930 in great folky form and very nice scratch paint. Retains the original glass eyes and this flat bottom solid decoy is attributed to an unidentified carver from New Baltimore, Michigan carver.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $235
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Redhead Drake by Hayes Finkle

Hayes Finkle, Port Huron,MI. M18
Redhead Drake carved by Hayes Finkle of Port Huron,Michigan, circa 1920. 90% original paint and all original condition. Over paint to breast area of decoy. Retains the original glass eyes, nice detail to the bill carving, very good condition in this working decoy example of this carvers skill.

Carver: Hayes Finkle

Weight: 10
Price: $950
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Redhead Hen attributed to Ralph Rengi

Attributed to Ralph Rengi,Michigan, M-88
Heavy body solid big water decoy in original paint as well as condition. Hen Redhead attributed to Ralph Rengi of Michigan retaining the bottom keel in old dry paint. Very good form and some feel this decoy could also have been done by Ben Schmidt as an early example of his work?

Carver: Rengi, Ralph

Weight: 10
Price: $975
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 RENGI BLACK DUCK

RALPH RENGI,MT.CLEMENS,MI.
Black duck decoy attributed to Ralph Rengi or possibly Nick Pardo. Oversized working toller in O.P. as well as condition. Detailed feather carving much in the style of Ben Schmidt. Raised wing tips and detailed carving to the head, bill and throat. Decoy retains the original glass eyes as well as keel, ballast weight screwed into the back bottom corner and leather strap attatched to the front bottom. Great form with turned head attitude. Length:17"

Carver: Rengi, Ralph

Weight: 7
Price: $350
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Resop Canvasback Drake

Resop, Wisconsin
16" Canvasback Drake from Wisconsin with a dog chew repair to the head and bill area. The rest of the decoy is all original as to condition as well as paint.Rare folk art decoy!

Carver: Resop

Weight: 10
Price: $465
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Restored Perdew Mallard Hen

Beautiful and very hollow snugglehead mallard hen in the Illinois River style that appears to be a complete restoration of a Charles Perdew. The paint is a very good imitation of Edna Perdew's work, and it even has a brass strip weight on the bottom that has been stamped C.H.P. on each end. Most of the Perdew copies have heavy comb paint and a replica of his cast and signed lead strip weight on the bottom. -fine carving and very fine paint..

Carver: Charles Perdew

Weight: 10
Price: $175
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 REYNOLDS CANADA GOOSE FIELD DECOY BW

REYNOLDS DECOY FACTORY,CHICAGO,IL. FBW 15
Very rare articulated head model from the Reynolds Folding Decoy Factory. Canada Goose field decoy in Mint O.P. as well as condition. A very good example of this factory. Ca. 1920.See Ken Trayer's book Factory Decoys for an example of this decoy.

Carver:
J.W. Reynolds
Weight: 15
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Reynolds Mallards In Original Box

Reynolds Decoy Factory,Chicago,IL. F39
Mint condition complete set of folding Reynolds Mallards. Original paint as well as condition with original box in very good condition. Circa 1910,this is the first of the companies three decoy patents, this one actually being assigned on August first,1905, patent #796,147. Known as the " Illinois River Folding Wooden Decoy Ducks", these were constructed with one Hen between two Drakes. The patented spring and hinge acted to keep the decoys closed when not in use and open when used. Notice the comb paint done by James Reynold's himself. Made in sets of four, the earliest example came in this dove tailed wooden box as shown with the carrying handle.A great example of this factory and a very, very rare find!

Carver:
Reynolds
Weight: 10
Price: $1600
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Reynolds V-Board Mallards

Reynolds Decoy Factory,Chicago,IL.,
V-Board Mallards in excellent original condition as well as paint, circa 1910, 2 Drakes and One Hen as shown. Original Springs in place.

Carver:
Reynolds
Weight: 10
Price: $150
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 RICHARD JANSON PINTAIL

EARLY PINTAIL CARVED IN REDWOOD BY FAMED CALIFORNIA CARVER RICHARD "FRESH AIR DICK" JANSON, SONOMA, CALIFORNIA IN ORIGINAL CONDITION WITH A WELL WORN SECOND COAT OF PAINT, ROUNDED BOTTOM, TYPICAL FEATHER CARVING AND DETAILED BILL CARVING, GREAT FORM, ABOUT 16" LONG BY 5" IN WIDTH.

Carver: Fresh Air Dick Janson

Weight: 10
Price: $450
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Richard Wilcoxen Solid Mallard Drake

Richard Wilcoxen,Liverpool,Il. M48
Mr. Y, Richard Wilcoxen of Liverpool,Illinois as described by Joe French as "One of the three Jewels of the Illinois River from the 1890's." Richards works are harder to find than his younger and much more prolific brothers Perry Wilcoxen's carving are. Perry Wilcoxen, and his carvings have a unique refinement, especially in the head sculpture. Very old working decoy in good condition from 1880-1890.

Carver: Richard Wilcoxin

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

Attributed to Richard Wilcoxin,Liverpool,IL. M02
, Hollow Drake Mallard used for a lot of hunting trips with worn original paint as shown. Working decoy by Illinois famed carver Richard Wilcoxin which I believe is the correct Wilcoxin? Collectors input is always welcome. Bottom shows outline of the former weight which is not present. Appears to have retained the original eyes, slight separation around the neck filler. Will consider any reasonable offer.

Carver: Richard Wilcoxin

Weight: 10
Price: $475
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Robert Birchler Turned Head Black Duck

Attributed Robert Birchler,N.Y.
15" solid body turned head Black Duck in original paint as well as condition. In pencil on the bottom it says"Robert Starking 1940 which I believe was the owner not the carver and I therefore attribute this decoy to the work of Robert Birchler who learned to carve from the famed Ken Harris. Very nice feather paint detail with painted eyes and just great form! Circa 1930.

Carver: Robert Birchler

Weight: 10
Price: $385
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Robert Bradbeer Hen Mallard

Robert Bradbeer,Spring Valley,Il. PRICE REDUCED! MW 37
A great example of an old talented decoy carver, Ca. 1920 from Spring Valley Illinois. Original paint as well as outstanding condition. Classic Illinois river Mallard Hen painted most likely by Henry Holmes. Retains the original glass eyes. Wonderful patina in this hollow example of a Bradbeer working decoy.

Carver: Robert Bradbeer

Weight: 0
Price: $695
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Robert Chivers Harlequin Drake

Robert Chivers,Port Moulton,P.E.I.,Canada C 41
Here is a decoy species not often seen in the collecting world. This is a Drake Harlequin decoy in original paint as well as condition carved about 30 years ago by the late Robert Chivers of P.E.I., Nova Scotia. These are stunning Sea Ducks and are now illegal to shoot in many parts of the world due to their declining numbers.Near mint condition with a couple very small nicks to the paint. Nice addition to any collection and in wonderful bold paint presentation.

Carver: Robert Chivers

Weight: 15
Price: $150
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 ROBERT MAD DOG BILLINGS DRAKE BUFFLEHEAD

HOLLOW EARLY PERIOD DRAKE BUFFLEHEAD BY ROBERT "MAD DOG" BILLINGS OF WHITEFISH BAY WISCONSIN IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT. ONE OF THE BEST EXAMPLES OF HIS WORK WHICH HAS BEEN HUNTED OVER AND IS A GREAT EXAMPLE OF OLD DRY PATINA AND WHAT EVENLY WORN PAINT SHOULD LOOK LIKE WITH A RARE DECOY THAT ACTUALLY HAS NOT BEEN TOUCHED. THIS IS A VERY COLLECTIBLE DECOY FOR ANYONE FAVORING MIDWEST DECOYS.

Carver: MAD DOG BILLINGS

Weight: 10
Price: $400
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Robin Snipe

EBW27 Possibly a Robin Snipe by Steve Morley of Tuckertown New Jersey, circa 1980. This shorebird has detailed feather carving, shoe button jet black eyes, and is signed on the bottom 'M'. All original on an iron museum mount. 9" long 8+" high on mount.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $245
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Roland Clark Eastern Migration

Roland Clark,L.I.,N.Y.
A2 MM Roland Clark, circa 1940 showing a flock of Mallards lifting from the marsh. Found in Geneva New York on a recent trip to the Finger Lakes. Signed by the artist in the lower left corner as shown. Original frame in excellent condition.

Carver: Roland Clark

Weight: 10
Price: $185
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Ron Koch Coot

Ron Koch,Omro,WI., PRICE REDUCED! MW 26
In a style very similar to Gus Moak, this nicely carved Coot in alert pose comes from Wisconsin carver Ron Koch. Over sized hollow body decoy with glass eyes in original paint and condition.

Carver: Ron Koch

Weight: 17
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Ronnie Ditch Magnum

Ronnie Ditch,Henderson Harbor,Ontario
Magnum cork working decoy by Ronnie Ditch of Henderson Harbor,Ontario,Canada in original condition as well as paint. Detailed carving to the pine wooden head, 24" long.

Carver: Ronnie Ditch

Weight: 15
Price: $100
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Ronnie Waterfield Canvas Covered Canada Goose

Ronnie Waterfield,Knott's Island,N.C.
Canvas covered Canada Goose by Ronnie Waterfield of Knott's Island, North Carolina in original condition as well as paint. A very well known carver from the south and this is a very good to excellent example of his work. About 25" in length and about 9" in width.

Carver: Ronnie Waterfield

Weight: 10
Price: $165
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Roscoe Raker Hen Pintail

Roscoe Raker,Canton,Il
Great Illinois decoy by carver Roscoe Raker,Ca. 1927. O.P. as well as condition which also retains the original eyes. Small seperation around the neck as well as in-use wear to the paint as shown. Great carving especially to the head and neck areas of this decoy. This is a very good quality investment grade decoy. Please ask for additional photo's. Outstanding form and a great addition to any collection.

Carver: Roscoe Raker

Weight: 10
Price: $725
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 ROSH DOUGLAS HEN WHISTLER

EARLY SOLID BODY HEN GOLDENEYE WORKING DUCK DECOY BY ROSH DOUGLAS OF OGDENSBURG NEW YORK IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT, FIRST QUARTER 20TH CENTURY. (1878-1962}, THIS IS AN EARLY EXAMPLE OF THE CARVERS WORK AS HIS LATER EXAMPLES HAD LARGER HEADS AND THE BODIES WERE NOT AS FLAT. HEAD MOVES BUT IS TIGHT, PADDLE TAIL, GREAT FORM AND JUST AN HONEST DECOY, ABOUT 14" LONG BY 6" IN WIDTH.

Carver: ROSH DOUGLAS

Weight: 10
Price: $395
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 ROY CONKLIN CORK BLACK DUCK

ROY CONKLIN,ALEXANDRIA BAY,NEW YORK PRICE REDUCED EBW17
Early Roy Conklin Black Duck with a cork body and a finely carved wooden pine head. O.P as well as condition. Mint in all respects. Retains original glass eyes. Racy head and great Conklin posture make this a great decoy that does not appear to have been placed in the water. Nice addition to any collection.

Carver: Conklin, Roy

Weight: 10
Price: $410
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Roy Conklin Flying Green Wing Teal

Roy Conklin, Alexandria Bay,NY. 3E
Rare early miniature carving of a flying Green Wing Teal by Roy Conklin Junior of Alexandria Bay. Conklin did a few of these mounted on a bowl as seen with a background of a river scene which is quite worn and shows considerable age. A very small rub to the top of the lower wing at the top in all untouched original paint as well as condition with metal feet. Carving is a little loose, but fully connected to the bowl. Bowl is about 9" wide by 8" in height. A great addition to a collection of Conklin's work. Investment quality that is a piece that is very hard to find!

Carver: Conklin, Roy

Weight: 10
Price: $300
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Roy Mill Standing Brant Decoy

Roy Mill,Kensington,P.E.I.22E
Roy Mill standing Brant decoy used to hunt along the shores of Prince Edward Island,Circa 1950. Retains the original tack eyes with worn paint to the primer in the white areas and some hunter touch-up to the black painted areas. Original metal legs and feet. Roy Mill is better known for his use of cedar shingles for construction of the tail feathers, not noted in this work. This is an unusual work for Mill and a niece addition to any collection for the price!

Carver: Roy Mill

Weight: 10
Price: $275
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 ROY MILL STANDING CANADA GOOSE

ROY MILL,P.E.I.,CANADA
Roy Mill standing Canada Goose on metal legs,Ca. 1920. Some O.P. as well as some hunter touch-up to the white on the head as well as the breast. Retains the original tack eyes and is structurally in excellent condition in all respects. These steel leg geese were used extensively to hunt over in fields of the Maritimes.

Carver: Roy Mill

Weight: 7
Price: $340
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Rugged Michigan Hen

MBW20 Signed H-M on bottom and carved by E.C. Monnier of Mt. Clemens, MI circa 1940's. Drab paint appears to be original

Carver: E.C. Monnier

Weight: 10
Price: $175
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Salem Massachusetts Black Duck

EBW10 Salem Massachusetts,Unidentified
Solid Black Duck, circa 1875, 15", very old with nicely raised wood grain in the classic Massachusetts form similar to the work of Joe Lincoln but older than Lincoln. The eyes are black shoe buttons. Great piece of early folk art!

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $525
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Salmon Rig 1860 Redhead

Salmon Rig,Long Point,Ontario OBW6
Circa 1860 "Salmon Rig" hollow body 13" Redhead very old working decoy in original paint as well as condition from Long Point, Ontario. See page 81 of the St. Clair to St. Lawrence book for a direct reference of this decoy. Highly collectible!

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $675
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Sam Collins Working Decoy

Sam Collins,Essex,Ct,E 14
Very old and important working decoy from Sam Collins of Essex Ct, a so called Stratford School decoy. This decoy is Circa 1880. The bill has been replaced and shows most of the paint worn attributed to age as well as in-use gunning wear. This is a rare pinch breast decoy that that could possibly also by Sam Collins Sr., Circa 1860. A great addition to an east Coast collection!

Carver: Sam Collins

Weight: 10
Price: $210
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Sampier Red Head

MBW16 15.5" big and hollow St. Claire flats redhead by Bungeon Sampier circa 1900-10. This decoy was used on Saginaw Bay well into the 1970's attesting to its structural soundness. Lots of coats of old paint plus an unusual cast aluminum keel weight similar to that used by Otto Misch (likely an addition from the 1950's). Unique head carving with bill carved almost to the top of the head.

Carver: Budgeon Sampier

Weight: 10
Price: $185
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 SAMUEL O'NEIL OCRACOKE ISLAND NORTH CAROLINA COOT

SAMUEL O'NEIL COOT DECOY, OCRACOKE ISLAND, NORTH CAROLINA IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT, SIGNED IN THE MAKERS HAND ON THE BOTTOM, SOLID BODY BUT VERY LIGHT WITH A ROUNDED BOTTOM, RED GLASS EYES AS WELL AS A BALLAST WEIGHT. ABOUT 10" LONG BY 5" WIDE.

Carver: SAMUEL O'NEIL

Weight: 10
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Savoie 1/2 Hen Woodduck

Amateur Savoie,Neguoc,NB,Canada
Wonderful and rare mint condition half duck decorative decoy by the best known New Brunswick carver, Amateur "Mat" Savoie. Original condition as well as paint. Minor ding below the eye as shown. Hen Woodie with great notes by Savoie on the non painted side of the decoy. He produced less than 100 of these "half" ducks and these were all purchased directly by the consigners father when the two of them made trips to Savoie's barbershop for a haircut and to bring home a decoy or two! 14" long. These can be either hung or set on a shelf for display. Great addition to any collection and a great piece of folk art!

Carver: Amateur Savoie

Weight: 10
Price: $425
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Savoie Canada Goose #2

Amateur Savoie,Neguoc,NB, Canada
A second Canada Goose offering from the hand of the most prolific New Brunswick carver, Amateur Savoie. A part of a collection all shown on my site which includes some rare half carvings, his Geese are very sought after by collectors. All original paint as well as condition with a significant crack across the top center line of the body attributed to the wood drying out. 26" Long. Purchased directly from the carver while he was still running his barbershop.

Carver: Amateur Savoie

Weight: 10
Price: $700
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Savoie Drake Pintail

Amateur "Mat" Savoie,Neguac,NB,Canada
Very nice and extremely rare Drake Pintail 1/2 duck by the best of the known New Brunswick carvers, Amateur Savoie. Although the carver did between 6-7,000 decoys in his lifetime,(1896-1983), he did less than 100 1/2 ducks and probably less than 6 Pintails. This work of art is in original condition and has had the paint touched-up to the white areas. Great piece of rare folk art with very interesting notations on the back-side of the carving. 24" Long.

Carver: Amateur Savoie

Weight: 10
Price: $285
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Schoenheider Bluebill Drake

IBW20 Schoenheider, Sr. (1854-1944) Peoria, IL carved this 13" hollow Bluebill circa 1900. Working paint with some original, glass eyes.

Carver: Charles Schoenheider

Weight: 10
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Scoter Profile Decoy

Unidentified Maine Scoter Profile
Maine 18" slotted board with a #4 match number shown on the tail of each one that I have owned. Nicely made and well preserved, circa 1930.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $215
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 SCOTT CO. DRAKE PINTAIL

SCOTT DECOY COMPANY,OAKLAND,CA.
JY Drake Pintail by the Scott decoy Company of Oakland California. Very good O.P and condition with some in-use even wear. Solid cork body with canvas covered head and tail. Retains the original glass eyes. Ca. 1940's.

Carver:
Scott
Weight: 10
Price: $145
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Scott Factory Drake Mallard JY

Scott Decoy Factory,Oakland,CA. W 10 JY
Early example of this West Coast decoy factory. Drake Mallard in excellent original paint and condition. Canvas covered with Kapok filling, wood bill, and original glass eyes. Very good example of this factory's work.

Carver:
Scott
Weight: 10
Price: $265
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 SEALEY CLAYTON GOLDENEYE

SEALEY CLAYTON,PENN YAN,NY E 45 JY
Carver is from the Keuka Lake region of upstate New York. Decoy is in excellent O.P. as well as condition with very minor in-use wear. Balsa body, bill carving with carved eyes from my personal collection of "Finger lakes Decoys". Ca. 1940's.

Carver: Sealey Clayton

Weight: 10
Price: $295
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Set of 3 HOOSIER Crow Calls

HOOSIER Call and Decoy Co.,Delphi,Ind.,
Found in Geneva New York on a trip to the Finger Lakes is this set of three HOOSIER Crow Calls in original condition as well as paint in good to mostly excellent condition with original 3 sets of literature all in the original box as shown. All three Crow Calls retain the reeds as well as the original manufactures stickers. Says on the side of the box, 1/3rd dozen!

Carver:
HOOSIER
Weight: 10
Price: $195
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Seth Barry High Head Pintail

Seth Barry, Broaderick,CA.,JM W-13
High Head Hen Pintail by Seth "Tiny" Barry, Broaderick,CA.in excellent original paint and condition, the bill has a tight crack that has been re-glued and is stable, made of Redwood, see Miller's "Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast" page 324 for pictures and more information on the carver, C-1930's.

Carver: Seth Barry

Weight: 10
Price: $675
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Shannon Cryer Bluebill

Shannon Cryer,Toronto,Ontario
Bluebill Drake by Shannon Cryer of Totonto,Canada in original condition as well as paint. Original glass eyes,detailed comb painting technique to the back and just amazing Mint condition decoy, Ca. 1920's. Some collectors credit Jack Wells with these early high quality Ontario birds.

Carver: Shannon Cryer

Weight: 15
Price: $895
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 SHOREBIRD BEACH ROBIN FROM THE MACKEY COLLECTION

OUTSTANDING EARLY SHOREBIRD WORKING DECOY ATTRIBUTED TO MASSACHUSETTS CIRCA 1910 WHICH I BELIEVE TO BE A BEACH ROBIN IN ORIGINAL PAINT AS WELL AS CONDITION. THIS SHOREBIRD DOES NOT COME WITH A STAND AND WAS GIFTED DIRECTED FROM MR. MACKEY TO THE SELLER. A GREAT COLLECTIBLE SHOREBIRD WITH OUTSTANDING OLD DRY PATINA.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $950
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Shot Gun Decoy Stand

Our best selling decoy stand. Can't seem to make them fast enough! S8

Carver:

Weight: 10
Price: $8
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Sibley Drake Canvasback

Mr. "X", George Sibley Decoy Factory,Whitehall,MI., MW 5
As described by Joe French in 1960, "Mr. "X" is considered to be one of "the three Jewels Of The Illinois River from the 1890's." This example is a Canvasback Drake considered to be from Sibley's personal rig since it bears the lead weights from both the Chicago(Hennepin Shooting Club), and the Denver(Highland Gun Club) where he was a member. Great form and is from around 1880-1890 making this working decoy highly sought after by collectors.

Carver: George Sibley

Weight: 10
Price: $6800
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 SKUNK HEAD SCOTER MAINE

SOLID BODY VERY OLD "SKUNK HEAD" SCOTER WORKING DECOY IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT FOUND IN BLUE HILL MAINE CIRCA 1930. VERY DETAILED CARVING TO THE HEAD WITH CARVED EYES WHICH IS A GOOD REPRESENTATION OF A SCOTER. SOME PAINT WEAR AS SHOWN TYPICAL OF OLD IN-USE GUNNING, SMALL CHIP MOSTLY TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE BILL. ABOUT 17" LONG BY 7" IN WIDTH.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $295
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Sleeping Hen Pintail Decoy

WALTER SPRAYER,SPRING VALLEY,ILLINOIS M41
Hen Pintail by this Illinois carver in my favorite pose depicted as a sleeper. Bold form and great use of Walt's wet blending and scrubbing paint technique. Walt is an up and coming carver who we should all support. This business is about people starting out like Walt as well as the many that came before him! Cork body and carved basswood for the head with a connected keel for use as a great show piece or a hunting decoy.

Carver: Spayer, Walter

Weight: 10
Price: $250
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Sleeping Hollow Coot Decoy

Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin
Rare and unusual sleeping hollow coot decoy. Toller is signed by the makers hand and is one of only seven coots done by the maker; as well as the only known sleeper. Tucked head and raised wing design is a great asset to the simple paint of the species. One of his most underappreciated works! 11" long

Carver: Valley, Mike

Weight: 2
Price: $499
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 SLOPE BREAST ONTARIO RED HEAD

(BW)OBW 32 SLOPE BREAST ONTARIO RED HEAD, 13" LONG IN GREAT ORIGINAL PAINT AS WELL AS CONDITION, SOLID BODY DONE BY AN UNIDENTIFIED CARVER, HIGH GRADE LIGHT CEDAR, NICE FORM ON THE HEAD, TAIL AS WELL AS THE BREAST. IT WAS RIGGED ON THE BOTTOM FOR A SWING WEIGHT WHICH INDICATES A KINGSTON INFLUENCE.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $350
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Small Duck Call Stand

Small Duck Call Stand NEW!!! Stands made specifically for collectors of Duck Calls. Made of Southern Pine and stained for a nice appearance. This particular stand holds seven calls and the size is: 71/2" Long x 31/2" wide. S9

Carver:

Weight: 10
Price: $8
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Small Hollow Bluebill Drake

Unidentified Toronto School.OBW29
13" hollow small and very light old working Bluebill decoy with a removable head circa 1890 labeled "Orilla Lake Simco,Ontario. Carved in the Warin/Ward style with 1/2" bottom board, all original.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $175
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Smith Falls Drake Whistler

Unidentified Smith Falls,Ontario, OBW20
Very nice and old working Drake Whistler decoy from the Smith Falls,Ontario region carved by an unidentified hand. Some old hunter touch-up as shown. Great paint detail as well as bill detailing. Great form!

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Smith Falls Scaup Hen

Unidentified Carver,Smith Falls,Ontario C3
Very nice Scaup Hen carved by an unidentified hand with great skill judging by the form, the rasp work to the head and the raised wing carving.This is what I would judge to be a very early carving and probably predates the Nichol family, Ca. 1890. Original paint with a bit of flaking attributed to age. As shown, decoy exibits a couple cracks around the neck. Detailed bill carving is also the work of a skilled craftsman. This is an interesting and important decoy for collectors of this region.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $550
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Snodgrass Dowitcher

Brad Snodgrass,Junction City,CA. W BS3
This is an antique style Dowitcher carved from a wonderful piece of old fir from the carvers wood pile, complete with cracks and knots. Its rich patina and charming "cocked head" attitude make this one very collectible. Size: 10 1/2" High x 12 1/2" Long x 4" Wide.

Carver: Brad Snodgrass

Weight: 15
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Snodgrass Golden Plover

Brad Snodgrass,Junction City,CA. WBS 4
This antique style Golden Plover shows rubs and wear, allowing the grain of the wood to show through the paint, simulating years of use on the gunning flats.

Carver: Brad Snodgrass

Weight: 15
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Snodgrass Ruddy Turnstone

Brad Snodgrass,Junction City,CA W BS 2
An antique style Ruddy Turnstone with rubs and wear marks to give the appearance of age. These birds have wonderful bold color patterns that look incredible whenever Brad completes one of his works of art. This will be a great addition to any collection at a very reasonable price point. Size: 10" High x 10 1/2" Long x 3" Wide.

Carver: Brad Snodgrass

Weight: 15
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Solid Body Merganser

GREAT EARLY SOLID BODY MERGANSER FROM THE EAST COAST. GREAT FORM WITH THE HUMP BACK, HUNTED OVER WITH BALLAST WEIGHTS ON THE BOTTOM. HORSE HAIR ADDED TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD IN TWO OF THE THREE DRILLED HOLES, NOT ORIGINAL, A CRACK ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF THE BACK AS SHOWN, VERY SMALL CHIP TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TIP OF THE BILL, ROUNDED BOTTOM, GREAT COLLECTIBLE.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $495
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Special Order Mason

Mason Factory,Detroit,MI FBW 8
Challenge grade Mason head on a special order Down-River Detroit Bob Tail body that is symmetrical and attributed to a special order, Circa 1920 to the customers specifications. Head and bill appear to be OP with with a coat of working over paint to the body. Nice form with a keel that was probably added later obviously to be used over big water.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 SPERRY BLACK DUCK

SPERRY DECOY FACTORY,NEW HAVEN,CT.
Black duck from the Sperry decoy factory. This was their Elmer Crowell model which is in very good O.P. and condition with some gunning in use wear to the tips of the paint. Still retains the glass eyes with very nice bill carving from this old New England factory. Ca. 1920's.

Carver:
Sperry
Weight: 0
Price: $245
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 SPERRY BLACK DUCK JY

SPERRY DECOY CO.,NEW HAVEN,CT. F43 JY
Black duck by the Sperry decoy factory. Condition is very good O.P. as well as condition.Some in-use gunning wear to the tips of the paint. Retains the original glass eyes with detailed bill carving. This is Sperry's cedar model, Ca. 1920's

Carver:
Sperry
Weight: 10
Price: $345
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 SPERRY DRAKE MALLARD

SPERRY DECOY FACTORY,NEW HAVEN,CT.
Sperry factory drake mallard. Balsa model in O.P. Several dings to the body including a small chip as shown which is not unusual for balsa. Retains glass eyes. Great form and bold fancy paint with scallop feathering. Nice factory bird.

Carver:
Sperry
Weight: 8
Price: $245
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Sperry Goldeneye Drake

Sperry Decoy Factory,New Haven,CT., F 19 JY
Drake Goldeneye by the Sperry decoy factory of New Haven,Ct., in excellent original paint as well as condition. Either factory or hunter filled age crack on side, cedar model, original glass eyes, Circa 1920's.

Carver:
Sperry
Weight: 10
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 SPUD NORMAN WHISTLER (1899-1977) IN ORIGINAL CON

SPUD NORMAN GOLDENEYE OBW4 VERY STYLISH AND EARLY BILL "SPUD" NORMAN (1899-1977) WOLFE ISLAND, ONTARIO, SOLID 15" LONG WHISTLER WITH ORIGINAL WORN PAINT AS SHOWN. NOTE THE DEEPLY CARVED WINGS AND EYEBROW- GREAT FOLK ART!!

Carver: Spud Norman

Weight: 10
Price: $425
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 St. Clair Flats Decoy Sign

Mark Zilliox,Southern,MD,Sign Artist
Great hand crafted hand painted sign that says ST. CLAIR FLATS. Faux painted and trimmed with 2" wide, 3/4" thick old barn board. We can also custom design a sign to your specifications. Makes a great gift for the decoy collector in your life! Size: 13" High by 52" in Width. Weight: Approx.: 12 lbs.

Carver:

Weight: 15
Price: $135
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 ST. CLAIR FLATS HUMP BACK

(BW) ST. CLAIR FLATS, MICHIGAN HUMPBACK BLACK DUCK IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT WITH TACK EYES, CIRCA 1910, WELL WORN PAINT ATTRIBUTED TO IN-USE GUNNING WEAR.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $125
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 St. Clair Flats Whistler Decoy

Unidentified Whistler,St. Clair Flats,MI. M13
Whistler decoy from the Algonac School, St. Clair Flats done by an unidentified hand , circa 1900. Old working paint with glass eyes, 1/2" bottom board.The carver could have possibly been C.C. Smith? Nice folk art decoy which would make a great addition to any collection!

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $395
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 St. Claire Flats Redhead

St. Claire Flats,Ontario OBW25
Hollow St. Claire Flats Redhead. Nice thin shell old working decoy in hunter working paint done by an unidentified hand.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 St. Lawrence River Whistler Hen

St. Lawrence River, Unidentified Carver
Solid body early working decoy with some wear and shot marks all resultant from in-use gunning wear. Missing neck filler, retains very old ballast weight, 14" long.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $150
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 St. Onge Quebec Coot

QBW4 Over sized 16" balsa wood coot with razor back carving and overall racy appearance. St. Onge is from Laval Quebec and this lightly used decoy dates from the 1970s.

Carver: Francois St. Onge

Weight: 10
Price: $175
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Standard Grade Evans Drake Canvasback

Evans Decoy Factory, Ladysmith,WI.,JY F32
Drake Canvasback by Evans Decoy Co., Ladysmith,WI., Standard Grade, excellent original paint as well as condition, with some in-use gunning wear and shot marks, original glass eyes, some light varnish on the back which can easily be removed, old over paint on bottom which has been partially removed, Evans stamp on bottom,C-1927-1934.

Carver:
Evans
Weight: 10
Price: $825
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Standard Grade Mason Drake Mallard

Mason Decoy Factory,Detroit,MI. F29 JY
Drake Mallard by the Mason decoy factory. This is a GE model standard grade working decoy in very good original paint as well as condition.Some in-use gunning wear to the paint as shown. Two small tight body cracks as shown attributed to age. Ca. 1896-1924.

Carver:
Mason
Weight: 10
Price: $385
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 STANDING NARROW PEI CANADA GOOSE

ROY MILL,KENSINGTON,PEI,CANADA.PRICE REDUCED! C29
Standing Canada Goose on metal legs which is a near flat body design. O.P. as well as condition with limited in-use gunning wear to the paint as shown. Head is an unusual two piece design which is identical to some of Roy Mills early work as shown in the Book "Decoys of The Maritimes" by Dale and Gary Guyette. Painted eyes with short flat tail typical of many Maritime decoy carvers.

Carver: Roy Mill

Weight: 10
Price: $210
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 STANLEY WOODMAN BUFFLEHEAD WORKING DECOY

STANLEY WOODMAN (1886-1949),(BW)OBW30 WOLF ISLAND ONTARIO CIRCA 1940, "THOUSAND ISLANDS" GREAT ORIGINAL PAINT AS WELL AS CONDITION PROBABLY BY DAVEY NICHOL WHO PAINTED MANY OF STAN'S DECOYS, SEE PAGE 67 OF "THOUSAND ISLAND DECOYS". A RARE AND NICELY CARVED BUFFLEHEAD.

Carver: STANLEY WOODMAN

Weight: 10
Price: $425
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Stephen Lane Blue Bill

Stephen Lane,Lacon,Illinois,M 90
Stephen Lane Blue Bill working decoy,circa 1920 in the great form that Lane is known for. Small repair to the underside of the bill, old second coat of hunter paint strengthening to some areas of the black paint. Retaining original glass eyes. One of the best 2-3 carvers from the Midwest region of the country.

Carver: Steven Lane

Weight: 10
Price: $1500
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Stephen Lane Drake Mallard

Stephen Lane,Lacon,Illinois,MW 25
Drake Mallard in great form and outstanding old dry patina from one of the best as well as earliest carvers of the midwest, Stephen Lane. (1842-1900). This particular working decoy example is a classic hollow Mallard, Circa 1880. Worn paint due to age as well as an obvious attribution to in-use gunning.

Carver: Steven Lane

Weight: 10
Price: $735
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Steven Tyler Canvasback

Steven H. Tyler,Dallas City,IL. IBW19
Canvasback Drake by early Illinois River carver Steven Tyler of Dallas City,Illinois. This decoy is in original condition and was made on a replicating lathe circa 1910-1920 and therefore could by definition be considered an Illinois "Factory Decoy." Crack around the neck as shown with an old second coat of paint with in-use gunning wear as seen. Nice form in this Tyler example of an early gunning decoy!

Carver: Steven Tyler

Weight: 10
Price: $250
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Stevens Factory Goldeneye

Harry Stevens Factory Style,Weedsport,N.Y. F 14
Very nice Stevens style Goldeneye decoy from the late 1800's. As a company many collectors feel that Stevens produced some of the most balanced,symmetrical decoys in the history of decoy making and thus are highly sought after by collectors.Very good condition for this factory produced working decoy. The bottom incised weight is a larger diameter than is recognized as a genuine Stevens Factory decoy. Probably actually a stylistic copy made in the 1890 period.

Carver:
Stevens
Weight: 10
Price: $1650
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 STOTLER STANDING MALLARD PAIR

STOTLER,SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Great form and wonderful detail to the paint in O.P as well as Mint as to condition. These were carved and painted by a Southern Illinois professor by the name of Stotler. Ca. 1945, signed on the bottom on both the Drake and Hen in the makers hand.

Carver: STOTLER

Weight: 7
Price: $770
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Strater & Sohier Black Bellied Plover

Strater & Sohier,Boston,MA. F74 JY
"Tinnie" Black Bellied Plover shorebird with original stick. Very good original paint as well as condition. Limited in-use wear with no rust evident. Decoy has the Oct. 27,1874 patent date stamp on the inside of the body.

Carver:
Strater & Sohier
Weight: 10
Price: $285
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Stratford School

Stratford School Derelict Decoy, E 13
This decoy is a float away from a massive rig maintained by Simeon McIntyre near Crown Point on Lake Champlain. On the bottom is scratched,HAND CARVED McINTYRE. He was known for his "Woodhedge" Wines. He also did carve a few decoys but nothing that resembled this particular example. His rig included the work of many famous carvers. Obviously a Stratford School decoy, carver is unidentified with inlet head and unusual wing carving.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $160
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Swan-Douglas Black Duck

Swan Douglas Decoy Factory,Minneapolis,MN. F1 BW
11.5" long working decoy from Swan-Douglas of Minneapolis Minnesota,Circa 1938. Rare example with nice head carving, shape and thick bottom board with unique cast iron weight. The body is a hollow hard composition material with a burlap surface texture.These generally have no bottom board and an ugly tin head. Best example I have ever seen!

Carver:
Swan-Douglas
Weight: 10
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 SWAN-DOUGLAS MALLARDS JY

SWAN-DOUGLAS Mfg.CO.,MINNEAPOLIS,MN.
JY Pair of interesting Mallards in very good O.P. as well as condition. Some in-use gunning wear to the tips of the paint. Composition bodies and wooden heads with original glass eyes. See "NAFD" page 361 for more information on this company. Ca. 1940.

Carver:
Swan-Douglas
Weight: 12
Price: $125
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 SWING WEIGHT BLUEBILL DECOY

BLUEBILL WORKING DUCK DECOY ATTRIBUTED TO EITHER THE MICHIGAN OR ONTARIO REGION IN ORIGINAL PAINT AS WELL AS CONDITION, CIRCA 1950 WITH THE SWING WEIGHT TYPICAL OF HUNTING OVER BIG CHOPPY WATER. NICE SLEEK FORM, ABOUT 13" LONG BY 5" IN WIDTH.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $250
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 TED VANDENBOSSCH REDHEAD DRAKE BOBTAIL

MMM2 EARLY REDHEAD DRAKE BY NOTED MICHIGAN CARVER TED VANDENBOSCH, CIRCA 1920 IN ORIGINAL CONDITION WITH SOME PAINT ENHANCEMENT TO THE BREAST AND TAIL (BLACK PAINT). THERE IS A WELL DONE SMALL OLD PATCH ON THE BACK, 6" BY 1 1/2". RETAINS THE ORIGINAL GLASS EYES AS WELL AS THE SWING WEIGHT WHICH WAS USED TO KEEP THE DECOY FROM FLIPPING OVER IN HEAVY WATER USE. EXCELLENT BILL CARVING. ABOUT 16" LONG.

Carver: Ted Vandenbossch

Weight: 10
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 The Essential Guide To Stevens Decoys

The Essential Guide To Stevens Decoys Collectors Edition By: Shane A. Newell The most complete collectors guide to the decoys of Harvey A. and George W. Stevens in a limited edition format (500) copies. This book will allow the collector to identify, authenticate,attribute and date a decoy made by Stevens. Mallar Decoys is proud to offer this book with no mark-up directly from the author. It is a must own book for any collector and makes a great gift item!

Carver:

Weight: 10
Price: $45
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Thomas Chambers Black Duck

Thomas Chambers,Toronto,Canada,C 53
Early Black Duck by Thomas Chambers of Toronto. Confirmed by Paul Brisco. Crack around the base of the neck, retains original glass eyes. Original paint as well as condition. A few shot marks which are minor.

Carver: Thomas Chambers

Weight: 10
Price: $700
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 TIN DOVE BW

UNIDENTIFIED FACTORY, CA.1905 F55
Early factory piece which is a tin dove with articulated head. Appears to have dated from very early 1900's or late 1800's. O.P. as well as condition. Clothes pin clip was later addition created to mount the bird on the stand as shown. Interesting early and unusual decoy.

Carver:
Unidentified
Weight: 10
Price: $285
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 TINNIE SHOREBIRD JY

UNIDENTIFIED TINNIE YELLOWLEGS E 49 JY
Tinnie Shorebird probably attributed to one of two possible early Boston companies,Ca. 1890's. Original stick,very good O.P. as well as condition. Some in use gunning wear and a few spots of minor surface rust. Nice addition to any factory collection.

Carver:

Weight: 10
Price: $195
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Tom Curran Hen Bufflehead

Tom Curran,Abington,MA. ETC3
Hen Bufflehead in original paint as well as condition by Massachusetts carver Tom Curran. A Hen Bufflehead is a species not often found and the paint on this bird is outstanding. Wonderful and again a nice addition to any collection.

Carver: Tom Curran

Weight: 10
Price: $275
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Toronto School Decoy

OBW27 Stripped to the wood, 12.5" form could represent a mallard drake but has red glass eyes.. 1/4 " bottom board is affixed with 32 cut wire nails similar to the "fat lips" decoys shown in Crandall's DECOYING ST. CLAIRE TO THE ST. LAWRENCE on page 144-45. The bill is a separate piece of wood pegged into the wood - could be replacement but looks original. Primitive and clean lines for one of the oldest decoys seen from this area.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Tru Dux, Long Grove,Illinois

Tru Dux,Long Grove,Illinois
Very clean Mallard decoy by Tru Dux in the 1930-1940 period in original paint as well as condition. It has spent most of it's life on a shelf and has green felt on the bottom for display. See July/August 2006 Decoy Magazine for cover article on this carver.

Carver:
Tru-Dux
Weight: 10
Price: $295
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 TRU-DUX MALLARD PAIR JY

TRU-DUX FACTORY,CHICAGO,IL. F67 JY
Hen and Drake rig mates by Al Ries of Tru-Dux CO. of Chicago Illinois. Very good O.P. and overall condition with in-use gunning wear to the points of the paint on the drake. Near mint on the hen with both decoys retaining the glass eyes. Great form and bold paint detail in this factory which is one of my favorites. See "NAFD" page 368 for more information on this company. Ca 1940's. Price for Pair

Carver:
Tru-Dux
Weight: 20
Price: $695
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Tuffield King Hooded Merganser

Tuffield King, Go Home Bay,Ontario
PRICE REDUCED!!!! See Bernie Gates first book on page 62 for an identical decoy to this Tuffield King Hooded Merganser. Original condition as well as paint with painted eyes. Very hard to find example of this carvers work, circa 1940. 10" long.

Carver: Tuffield King

Weight: 10
Price: $450
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Tule Lake/Wilbur Bros. Decoy Company Black Duck

Tule Lake/Wilbur Bros. Decoy Co.,Sacramento,CA., JY
RARE SPECIAL ORDER Black Duck by Tule Lake or Wilbur Bros. Decoy Company, Sacramento,CA., Solid Body Model in very good original paint as well as condition, with some in-use gunning wear, missing neck filler,as expected. According to Ron Sharp, author of the Tule Lake Decoy Company section in the book "Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast" solid body decoys from this factory were very rare, Black Ducks were not advertised by the company, the stamp on the bottom says "D.H. Dyas Co., Los Angeles". It is my understanding that only two Black Ducks are known to exist in collections, Circa-1926.

Carver:
Tule Lake/Wilbur Bros.
Weight: 10
Price: $995
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 TURNED HEAD FRED ALLEN DECOY

FRED ALLEN, MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS WORKING TURNED HEAD TWO PIECE HOLLOW DECOY. SOME OLD PAINT TOUCH-UP TO THE BILL, FLAT TAIL, WONDERFUL FORM. SMALL NECK REPAIR, CIRCA 1880, ABOUT 12" BY 5", GREAT COLLECTIBLE ILLINOIS GEM!

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $395
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Turtle Back Canvasback From Monroe Michigan

Unidentified Carver,Attributed To Monroe,MI.
Ca.,1940 Turtle back Canvasback Drake from the Monroe area south of Detroit. Minimal wear suggests that this bird saw limited use on Lake Erie. Very nice form, retaining the original glass eyes, keel and inlet weight.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 18
Price: $150
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Tuveson Drake Mallard

Tuveson Mfg. Co., St. James,MN. F37 JY
Drake Mallard by Tuveson of St,. James,Minnesota. These cork body decoys were created from salvaged material the company extracted from refrigerators. Carved pine head and bottom board model in excellent original paint as well as condition.Retains the original glass eyes, Circa 1920's-30's.

Carver:
Tuveson
Weight: 10
Price: $275
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 TUVESON MALLARDS

TUVESON DECOY FACTORY,ST.JAMES,MN.
Pair of mallards by the Tuveson factory of St. James Mn. This was their top grade cedar model. Excellent overall condition with typical in-use gunning wear. Neck filler is missing. Glass eyes are intact. Ca. 1930 in which the company is best known for the Tuveson flyer. Less common were working decoys Tuveson made from cork they removed from refridgerators.

Carver:
Tuveson
Weight: 5
Price: $295
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 TUVESON MANUFACTURING COMPANY FLYING CANVASBACK

FLYING TUVESON CANVASBACK IN ORIGINAL CONDITION WHICH WAS A PATENT CREATED BY PAT TUVESON OF THE TUVESON MANUFACTURING COMPANY, ST. JAMES, MINNESOTA IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF THE 20TH CENTURY, SOLID BODY, CIRCA 1927, CEDAR WITH A GALVANIZED WIRE FRAME WITH CANVAS STITCHED TO THE FRAME, SOME OF WHICH WAS BEEN GLUED BACK TOGETHER OVER THE YEARS AS SHOW AND THIS IS TYPICALLY WHAT HAPPENS WITH THE TUVESON FLYERS. PLATE CAME OFF AT SOME POINT IN TIME, RUBS TO THE PAINT WHICH ARE MINOR, ABOUT 24" LONG BY 14" WIDE AT THE WING SPAN.

Carver:
Tuveson
Weight: 10
Price: $700
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 TUX DUX MALLARD DECOY

TUX DUX, MADISON, CT.
Mallard decoy in excellent condition in all respects. Has one small ding to the cork. Decoy has a bottom ballast weight and the Tux Dux ink stamp on the bottom. Nice factory decoy example of a working Mallard decoy. 14" Long Factory Decoy

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

Tux-Dux Factory,Madison,CT.
Hen Mallard by Tux-Dux in original condition. Mostly original paint with some old hunter touch-up to the black paint to the head. A small amount of wear to the tip of the bill, otherwise Mint. Stamp has worn off from the bottom which is not unusual given the nature of the Ink stamp used and the fact that this decoy was rigged for hunting and used as such. The water is known for wearing off the Tux-Dux stamps.

Carver:
Tux-Dux
Weight: 15
Price: $185
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Tux-Dux Hen Mallard

Tux-Dux,Madison,CT.
Tux-Dux Hen Mallard in original condition as well as paint. Decoy saw limited time in the water, but enough to wear off the Ink stamp often found on the bottom of this particular factory. Tip of the bill was probably repainted. Excellent condition and a very nice addition to any factory collection for an honest price.

Carver:
Tux-Dux
Weight: 15
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Twin Lake Gun Club Pair Of Green Wing Teal

Twin Lake Gun Club,Los Banos,CA. W 12 JY
Pair of Green Wing Teal used on the Twin Lake Gun Club in the grasslands area south of Los Banos California. Excellent original paint as well as condition. Some in-use gunning wear noted. Retains the original glass eyes,as well as bill carving. Made from redwood or western red cedar with keels, club brand on the bottom.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 15
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Twin Lakes Gun Club Drake Bluebill

Twin Lakes Gun Club, Los Banos,CA.,
Drake Bluebill used on the Twin Lakes Gun Club in the grasslands area just south of Los Banos,Ca. in excellent original paint as well as condition with some in-use gunning wear and water stains on the body area. Retains the original glass eyes. This is a hollow example from an unknown hand made from either redwood or western red cedar.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $145
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Unidentied Ontario Hen Teal Decoy

Unidentified,Ontario,CA.,
13" long sold body Hen Teal working decoy attributed to Ontario. All original as to paint as well as condition. In excellent condition, circa 1940 with original glass eyes and flat bottom. Extensive individual feather carving over the entire decoy. Great sleek form in the Warin/Wells design!

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Unidentified Blue Wing Teal

Unidentified Carver, Michigan.
Wonderful petite Blue Wing Teal in original paint as well as condition. Nice form with fine mellow patina. Retains the original glass eyes and a weight line which is tied forward on the bottom of this working teal decoy. Very nice wet over wet paint blending technique. May have a small amount of wash on the white areas toward the rear of the decoy and the blue to the tips of the wing paint. A very folky nice decoy!

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 12
Price: $165
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Unidentified Canada Goose JY

Canada Goose,Attributed To New Jersey EJY2
Folky Canada Goose of unidentified origin found in a barn in New Jersey. Excellent original paint as well as outstanding condition. Hollow with a bottom board, glass eyes and great attitude! Appears to have never been rigged. 23" in length.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 20
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Unidentified Canvasback From Michigan

Unidentified carver attributed to Michigan. Most of decoy appears to be in original paint except the head which is a hunter repaint. Condition is original and excellent with the exception of some areas of well worn paint attributed to in-use gunning wear. Glass eyes are possibly not original. Working toller has a nice folky appeal with great form and attitude.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 15
Price: $250
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Unidentified Canvasback Midwest

Unidentified Carver,Midwest Region M3
Canvasback by an unidentified Midwest carver in the style of Frank Cummings of the St. Clair Flats School, circa 1930's with the original glass eyes. Original paint as well as condition including the keel.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $885
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 UNIDENTIFIED CORK PINTAIL

UNIDENTIFIED, ILLINOIS RIVER
Drake Pintail in O.P. with nice form in a cork body and wooden head. Nice scratch painting detail with a small amount of paint crazing, several small rubs to the paint and a small repair to the neck area of this working decoy.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $200
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Unidentified Curlew Decoy

Curlew Decoy attributed to Long Island Sound, EMM15
Curlew decoy in original paint as well as condition attributed to Long Island,New York. Bill has possibly been replaced. Nice form retaining original glass eyes.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $125
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Unidentified Delaware River Drake Mallard

Unidentified,Delaware River 26E
Very nice working Drake Mallard decoy with original weight on the bottom as well as leather strap. Solid body low head in original paint as well as condition with nicely carved and raised tail feathers. One small spot on the right side of the decoy.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Unidentified Drake Whistler

Unidentified Drake Whistler, New Brunswick, Canada PRICE REDUCED!C13
Drake Whistler attributed to the New Brunswick or possibly the PEI region. Low head in unusual and interesting form retains the original glass eyes. Two piece design shows a slight separation with a small crack to the right front breast. Old working decoy is rigged for hunting and used as such with an old Ca. 40's second coat of hunter T-U to the head, bill as well as black paint areas on the back. A decoy with folky appeal.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $150
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Unidentified Flying Goose

Unidentified Maker,Eastern Region EMM11
A very nice as well as folky flying Canada Goose mounted on a stand. In original condition as well as paint with some touch-up around the head. Body is solid wood and wings are tacked on made from metal. Wing span from tip to tip is about 36" and body length is about 27". A very nice piece recently found and fresh to market.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $100
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Unidentified Great Horned Owl

Unidentified Carver, Attributed to the Midwest Region IJY2
Great Horned Owl made from a large cork decoy body, excellent original paint as well as condition, glass eyes, leather ears with faux fur inside, plastic bill, 19 1/2" in length, very nice! Note the tail which is very typical of many Midwest carvers.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Unidentified Green Wing Teal

Unidentified Attributed to The Eastern Region
Magnificent carving by an unidentified hand worthy of an entry in the Ward World Championship. Extreme detail to all feather carving and well as paint detailing with glass eyes.Original condition as well as paint with a small chip to the end of the tail as well as a couple small areas under the wings. Carving has metal feet and is mounted on a driftwood base as shown. It is about 10" in length from the tip of the bill to the tip of the tail and about 15" from wing tip to wing tip. Highly collectible representative of hundreds of hours of work to finish.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $1700
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Unidentified Green Wing Teal

Green Wing Teal,Unidentified From New Jersey Attributed.
PRICE REDUCED Very nice Green Wing teal Ca. 1940 attributed to the New Jersey region. Working decoy is in original paint as well as condition. Rigged for hunting with a small weight mid line on the bottom with the original leather strap applied with a screw. Very nice wet over wet paint blending technique with scratch feather paint to approx. one half of the feather detail as shown. Small touch-up to the black on the tail area,(partial) as well as a few very small repairs to both sides of the decoy the size of the end of a pen. Detailed bill carving as well as raised tail feathers.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Unidentified Hen Eider From Maine

North Haven Island,Unidentified Carver,EMM4
Solid body Hen Eider decoy from an unidentified hand found on North Haven Island Maine in original paint as well as condition.Rigged for hunting and used as such, circa 1930. Typical wide body basic style decoy used to put food on the table.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $800
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Unidentified Hen Mallard

Unidentified Hen Mallard,Midwest Region
Hen Mallard Ca. 1930's in O.P. as well as condition. Rigged as a working decoy and used as such. Structural condition is excellent with painted eyes and bold overall paint pattern and is very well done. Decoy is hollow and has a very folky type appeal.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 UNIDENTIFIED HOODED NORTH CAROLINA HOODED MERGANS

SMM2 SOLID BODY MERGANSER DECOY FOUND IN NORTH CAROLINA DONE BY AN UNIDENTIFIED HAND. NICE FORM, BALLAST WEIGHT ON THE BOTTOM, PAINTED EYES AND VERY NICE FORM. ABOUT 13" LONG BY 4" IN WIDTH. RETAINS THE BOTTOM DECOY TIE ON THE FRONT BOTTOM.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $295
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Unidentified Horicon Marsh Hen Mallard BW

Horicon Marsh,Unidentified,Wisconsin PRICE REDUCED! MW 38
Mallard Hen in striking style and great form from Horicon Marsh. Carver is unidentified. Original paint as well as condition. Solid working decoy with a few minor in-use rubs to the paint. Small age crack to the breast area. Branded SS on bottom of the decoy. Ca. 1940. Unusual high Snakey head design not usually found in the midwest.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 15
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Unidentified Illinois River Drake Pintail

Illinois River,Unidentified,M 95,
A "swimming" Illinois river Drake Pintail decoy which is very appealing to the eye. Hall is written on the bottom. This appears to be an old second coat of gunning paint by a capable artist. Decoy that was rigged for hunting and used as such.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $350
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Unidentified Illinois River Drake Mallard

Unidentified,Illinois River
15.5" solid body Drake Mallard attributed to the Illinois River due to the shape of the breast and the tail. Very nice form with great comb paint to the body in an old second coat of working paint, nail bill, flat bottom.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $195
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Unidentified Illinois River Mallard

Unidentified Illinois River
Old working solid body Illinois River Mallard Decoy in several old coats of working paint. Nice form, retains the old ballast weight.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $95
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Unidentified Illinois River Pintail

Unidentified Maker,Illinois River Pintail,PRICE REDUCED! MW24
Very nice and important antique working decoy from the Illinois River region and done by an unidentified hand. Original paint as well as condition and appears to retain the original glass eyes. Solid body working decoys with rubs to the paint as shown and a couple of tiny cracks around the neck age attributed to age as well as in-use gunning wear. Just a nice honest decoy as a reasonable price for a true working antique in decent condition.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $380
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Unidentified Louisiana Decoy

Unidentified Lousiana Decoy
Unidentified Lousiana old working decoy which is a hollow body decoy about 10" long in original condition with some hunter touch-up to the white paint areas. Nice raised primary wing carving, retains the original glass eyes, circa 1940.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $180
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Unidentified Louisiana Drake Pintail

Unidentified,Attributed to Louisiana
This is a hollow Cyprus Drake Pintail circa 1940 carved by an unidentified Lousiana carver. All one piece construction in original paint as well as condition with carved eyes. Some light wear to the paint and a small tight crack around the neck, highly collectible.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Unidentified Maine Swimming Brant

Maine Swimming Brant, E 50
Folky Maine Brant decoy depicted as a swimmer. Great form, Circa 1930's used as a hunting decoy during a period when Brant were found in Maine making this a very rare decoy. As shown, there is a very old wood insert in the neck area and the decoy has some old paint strengthening attributed to in-use gunning wear of the original paint. Very nice addition to any East Coast collection.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $245
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Unidentified Minnesota Fish Spearing Decoy

Unidentified,MN., MM M-99
Very old Minnesota fish spearing decoy in original paint as well as condition which I believe to be a brook trout with four original bottom fins. Some old line is still attached and little to no rust has accumulated over time,circa 1920-1930. Notice the hollowed out eye sockets. Nice piece of decoy history.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $135
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Unidentified Montreal Canada Goose

Unidentified,Montreal Region
Standing full size Canada Goose in original paint as well as condition. Goose is an "Ice Decoy" and has a very nice mellow patina and great form with a wonderful snaky neck design! Ca. 1945 in near mint condition that was probably used in more than one field hunt! More photo's available upon request.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 20
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Unidentified New Jersey Black Duck

Unidentified, attributed to New Jersey EBW41
Classic New Jersey Black Duck, 16" Hollow with great graceful lines.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $175
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Unidentified Nova Scotia Hen Whistler

Nova Scotia,Unidentified Carver QBW3
12" Hen Golden Eye in original condition as well as paint by an unidentified Nova Scotia carver. Nice folk art form with relief carved wings, raised tail and interesting paint pattern. Probably one of the Smithfield carvers with all the best elements of the Nova Scotia style!

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Unidentified Ontario Bluebill

Unidentified Carver, Ontario Province PRICE REDUCED! C1
This bluebill Drake has a two piece body with a center seam that runs under the tail, subtle wing carvings with a dip in the center of the back. Bill is a very nice carving including an egg nail. The right eye looks like an old replacement. Seam would indicate a hollow design. However, the decoy is a bit heavy even for it's size to be hollow. There is a small diameter wooden peg through the head into the body. The lower part of the body shows even rasp work and the back of the head is rasped as well. it was purchased from a man named Hannemann from Sterling, Ontario. Stamp on bottom looks like LcCO? Overall, a well balanced carving of some significance!

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 20
Price: $295
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Unidentified Ontario Canvasback Drake

High head Canvasback Drake in mostly original paint as well as condition. Detailed carving to the bill,cheek and tail areas with very nice wet blending scratch paint technique. Some touch-up to the black on the breast area. Retains the original glass eyes and is Ca. 1940, I would say. Original anchor strap on the bottom as shown connected with nails.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 15
Price: $595
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Unidentified Ontario Drake Mallard

Ontario Drake Mallard,Unidentified,C-59 MM
Very nice form in this Mallard Drake working decoy believed to be from an early Ontario hand, probably circa 1930. Old dry paint with even wear attributed to a single user. Has the long sleek low body style of an Ontario decoy with a slight upturn to the tail. Very interesting detail to the bill that shows a Mason Premiere grade influence with the bill coggling indicating a Nichols influence. Of additional interest are the tack eyes. Please note the natural separation of the wood at the base of the neck. I love this decoy!

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $595
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 UNIDENTIFIED PEI GOOSE

OLD WORKING CANADA GOOSE DECOY I FOUND ON PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND FIRST QUARTER 20TH CENTURY IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT, WEIGHT HAS BEEN REMOVED ON BOTTOM, SOLID BODY, ORIGINAL GLASS EYES, CARVER NOT KNOWN TO ME, GREAT TURNED HEAD STYLE, SOME SHOT MARKS AS SHOWN, SO HUNTED OVER, FLAT BOTTOM, ABOUT 15" LONG BY 6" IN WIDTH, GREAT INVESTMENT QUALITY DECOY. E.G. CARVED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE TAIL.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $350
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 UNIDENTIFIED QUEBEC BLUEBILL

UNIDENTIFIED BLUEBILL, ATTRIBUTED TO QUEBEC PRICE REDUCED! C 30
Antique gunning Bluebill in O.P. as well as condition with painted eyes. Nice alert form with raised wings as well as carved wings and tail feathers in the typical detailed Quebec style. Round bottom working Toller could also have come from Ontario. Minimal wear to the tips of the paint related to in-use gunning as well as some loss to the tip of the bill paint. Age crack at the base of the neck. Nicely priced example!

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $250
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Unidentified Redhead St. Clair

UNIDENTIFIED CARVER,ST. CLAIR FLATS,Ca. 1900.
This is an old working Redhead Toller with a 1/2" bottom board, hollow and has an upswept tail. This design is very unusual for a decoy depicting a diver. The head is on a pedestal that is about 1/2" high at the back. The shoulder area has a rounded appearance. Carving around the bill root is very deep and there are 16 nails around the board. Paint pattern and eyes suggest a Tom Chambers influence on the carver. Like some Chambers decoys it has the dark blackish body suggesting the carver either knew Chambers or used his decoys as a template. Decoy is in excellent condition as to structure and paint.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 3
Price: $1200
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Unidentified Shorebird Pair

Unidentified East Coast Shorebird Pair EMM9
Two standing Shorebirds from an unidentified hand in original condition as well as paint. Appear to be quite old with very nice patina and graceful form. About 11" long for each bird. These are both attached to a wooden base with metal legs which I think was something that was done later as at one time it is likely they were hunted over.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $350
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 UNIDENTIFIED SNUGGLEHEAD HEN MALLARD

UNIDENTIFIED,ILLINOIS RIVER HEN MALLARD PRICE REDUCED! MW 34 Great form and rare style in a wonderful paint pattern. Snugglehead Hen Mallard in O.P. Decoy is hollow and exibits some paint wear to the tips of the paint in various locations as shown. Retains original glass eyes and has a thin fan tail. Decoy was rigged for hunting and used as such. Estimate Ca. 1940's.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Unidentified Sponge Paint Hen Mallard

Unidentified,Illinois River
Very nice Illinois River Hen Mallard in original paint as well as condition. Nice sponge paint technique with wonderful attitude especially to the upper throat and fan tail of this working decoy. Ca. 1920's to 1930's.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 15
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 UNIDENTIFIED STOVE PIPE GOOSE

ONTARIO,CANADA,UNIDENTIFIED MAKER 11
Unidentified maker of this Stove Pipe Goose Ca. 1940 from Ontario used as a working decoy in field shoots. It is in O.P. as well as condition and is constructed from stove pipe and wire with a flat wooden head. Nice unusual piece of hunting lore not often found.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $125
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Unidentified Swing Weight Bluebill

UNIDENTIFIED CARVER,ONTARIO,CANADA
Absolutly the best gunning Bluebill decoy I have ever seen for an antique! The form is fantastic and the head carving with slightly"puffy"cheeks, carved mandibles,a nail in the end of the bill and original inset glass eyes set it apart from others I have seen. The paint is even in use wear which is minimal and is all original. Decoy is an early mint condition example of a bird floated likely over big water probably attributed to the Kingston area of Lake Ontario. The swing weight on the bottom is typically used in this region to prevent the decoy from tipping over in rough water. The price is a steal for this one. Satisfaction completly assured by me personally. I think so much of this decoy, I am throwing in a free stand for display as well as a free decoy bag to protect it when transported.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 4
Price: $1475
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 UNIDENTIFIED TIN STICK-UP DECOYS BW

UNIDENTIFIED FACTORY, Ca. 1920'S F51
Two field stick-up decoys made of tin and painted on both sides. One appears to be one piece or possibly welded through the middle as two pieces. The second example has an articulated head so the decoy could be set up in a variety of head positions. These are very rare and are O.P. with expected in-use gunning wear to the paint as shown. Stakes appear to be original. These are being sold as a pair.

Carver:
Unidentified
Weight: 15
Price: $100
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Unidentified Whistler with Raised Wings

Unidentified Whistler,Ile d'Orlean,Quebec
Unidentified carver found in and believed to have been carved in Ile d'Orlean (Region of Quebec City),Quebec,Canada. Old working decoy is in great form with raised heart shaped wings and detailed carving to the head. Ca. 1935 retaining the original glass eyes. 12" Long by 6" wide and 2" high at mid back. All original paint as well as condition with some in-use gunning wear to the tips of the paint as shown. Great addition to any Canadian decoy collection.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Unidentified Wisconsin Cork Drake Mallard

Unidentified Maker, Wisconsin,MW 18
Wisconsin cork bodied Mallard Drake with great pine carved head, retaining the original glass eyes. Thick bottom board which is original with a very pronounced "hump" back design. All original condition as well as paint with several dings to the cork as shown attributed to in-use gunning wear.Detailed bill carving as well.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $125
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 UNIDENTIFIED WISCONSIN TACK EYE BLUEBILL

UNIDENTIFIED WISCONSIN BLUEBILL WITH TACK EYES, VERY EARLY, PROBABLY FROM THE 1930'S WITH A FLAT BOTTOM WHERE THE WEIGHTS HAVE BEEN REMOVED.DESIGNED IN A STYLE SIMILAR TO EVANS, ORIGINAL PAINT AS WELL AS CONDITION, VERY CONSISTENT WEAR IN OLD DRY PAINT. AGE CRACK AROUND THE NECK, SMALL CHIP LEFT SIDE OF THE TAIL ABOUT 2" LONG, SEVERAL SMALL SHOT MARKS AS WELL AS A VERY SMALL CHECK TO THE WOOD ON THE BACK NEAR THE NECK, ABOUT 15" LONG BY 5" IN WIDTH.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Unidentified Yellow Legs

Yellow Legs, New Jersey
Very old hunting decoy from the New Jersey area as identified by Frank Schmidt. Maker is uncertain. Yellow Legs is certainly very old and has great form in a second partial coat of old gunning touch-up. Retains the original glass eyes.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 7
Price: $1200
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 UNIDENTIFIES SLAT GOOSE

UNIDENTIFIED MASSACHUSETTS CARVER
Large oversize slat Goose very similar to the work of Joe Lincoln in original and structurally sound condition. White paint to tail and base of decoy is in gunning touch-up in-use as this decoy spent time being hunted over. Great form and a very nice piece of folk art. Head is a very good example of an advanced carver with original tack eyes and carved bill.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 14
Price: $995
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 V-Bottom Redhead

Unidentified Redhead,Attributed New Jersey PRICE REDUCED EBW22
Stylish and quite old Redhead with V bottom and ice groove on the back. Decoy also once had a dog bone weight which can be seen from the imprint it left in the wood. Probably early New Jersey in fine comb paint which is probably an old second coat possibly by the maker, not recent. Tack Eyes with false inlet head and just a great decoy to look at. This would make a great addition to any collection.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $195
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Vermont Snakey Head Black Duck

Unidentified Vermont Black Duck EBW32
Vermont attributed snakey head Black Duck. Very old, 17" in length. Original paint as well as condition. See Lake Champlain Decoy Book page 128.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $265
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 VERNON BRYANT CANVASBACK

CAPTAIN VERNON BRYANT,PERRYVILLE,MD.
PRICE REDUCED>/span> Turned head Drake Canvasback in great form and bold paint. Original paint as well as condition. Typical of upper bay decoys, painted eyes. Paddle tail carving with the Madison Mitchell school weight on the bottom and stamp of the maker, Bryant on the bottom. Nice Decoy!

Carver: Bryant,Vernon

Weight: 7
Price: $150
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 VERY EARLY FATHEAD EVANS BLACK DUCK

VERY EARLY FATHEAD BLACK DUCK BY THE EVANS DECOY COMPANY, LADYSMITH, WI., MAMMOTH GRADE, IN EXCELLENT ORIGINAL PAINT AS WELL AS CONDITION, WITH SOME IN-USE WEAR, LOOP FEATHER PAINTING, GLASS EYES, DETAILED BILL CARVING, EVANS STAMP ON BOTTOM, EVANS MAMMOTH GRADE BLACK DUCKS ARE ONE OF THE RAREST DECOYS MADE BY WALTER EVANS AND DO NOT COME UP FOR SALE VERY OFTEN, CIRCA 1928.

Carver:
Evans
Weight: 10
Price: $8500
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 VERY OLD SOLID BODY DRAKE EIDER WORKING DECOY

EAA2 MAINE SOLID BODY DRAKE EIDER, ABOUT 18" IN LENGTH WITH INLET HEAD AND GREAT FORM. FOUND IN MAINE WITH THE ORIGINAL ANCHOR TIES FRONT AND BACK AS WELL AS THE BALLAST WEIGHT STILL IN PLACE. WORKING MAINE TOLLER IS ATTRIBUTED TO BAYLEY OR ORR'S ISLAND AND IS CIRCA 1910 WITH AN OLD SECOND COAT OF PAINT AS WELL AS A PROFESSIONAL REPAIR TO THE BILL, TIGHT AGE CRACK AROUND THE NECK. VERY COLLECTIBLE ANTIQUE!!

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $2500
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Victor Animal Trap Black Duck

Victor Animal Trap,Pascagoula,Mississippi. FJY 24
Wooden solid body Black Duck from Victor Animal Trap, Ca. 1932. Working decoy is in original paint as well as condition. Retains the VICTOR cold stamp on the bottom of the decoy. Wood was turned on a lathe and has the distinctive Victor features which are often mistaken for several other factories in Pascagoula. Decoy retains original glass eyes.

Carver:
Animal Trap
Weight: 15
Price: $125
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 VINTAGE DELAWARE RIVER DRAKE PINTAIL

***SOLID BODY VINTAGE DELAWARE RIVER OLD WORKING DECOY PINTAIL DRAKE BY DELAWARE RIVER CARVER DOMINICK MONDCHELLI AND SIGNED ON THE BOTTOM IN THE MAKERS HAND. ORIGINAL PAINT AS WELL AS CONDITION WITH VERY NICE DETAIL TO THE BILL CARVING AS WELL AS DETAILED WET PAINT BLENDING, ESPECIALLY ON THE BACK OF THE DECOY. 17" LONG, A TRUE EXAMPLE OF THIS TALENTED CARVERS ART WORK

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $450
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Vintage Hand Crafted Crow Sign

Wonderful Sign Hand Crafted that Reads"Crow Shooting Permitted". Makes a great addition to any Decoy Collection.
This is a Vintage Crow Shooting sign with the centerpiece being an actual wooden crow decoy. Sign measures 15" by 39". This work of art in great paint and old patina is 3/4" faux painted pine which is finished with old 2" barn wood trim. Wonderful piece!

Carver:

Weight: 20
Price: $135
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 VINTAGE OREL LEBOEUF WORKING DECOY

VINTAGE VERY EARLY OREL LEBOEUF HEN GOLDENEYE WORKING DECOY CIRCA 1910 WITH SOME PROFESSIONAL NECK RESTORATION WITH GREAT INCISED WING CARVING, OTHERWISE ORIGINAL CONDITION.

Carver: Orel Leboeuf

Weight: 10
Price: $525
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 VOIGHT FACTORY BLUEBILL JY

VOIGHT DECOY FACTORY,CAMERON,WISCONSIN
Drake bluebill by Wisconsin factory the Voight Decoy Company. Toller was hunted over and is in good O.P. and condition. Some in-use wear noted particularly as to wearing of the tips of the paint. This is a painted eye model with an unusual carving trait noted to the underside from the neck to the bill which appears to be concave.Ca 1960.See "NAFD" page 383 for more information on this company.

Carver:
Voight
Weight: 5
Price: $150
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Wally Bishop Canvasback

Dresden Bay, Seneca Lake carver Wally Bishop carved this solid 15" canvasback early in the 20th Century. It has a second coat of working paint.

Carver: Wally Bishop

Weight: 0
Price: $215
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 WALTER RUPPEL DRAKE MALLARD

WALTER RUPPEL,SHEBOYGAN,WI.
Drake Mallard in excellent O.P. and condition. Cork body with a nicely carved head and bottom board. Retains the original glass eyes. Ca. 1935

Carver: Ruppel,Walter

Weight: 7
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Walter Rupple Drake Canvasback

Walter Rupple,Sheboygan,WI., M31
Drake Canvasback by Walter Rupple. Cork body with pine head and 1/2" bottom board, original glass eyes, bill carving in excellent original paint as well as condition with some in-use wear as noted.Circa 1930's.

Carver: Ruppel,Walter

Weight: 10
Price: $295
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 WALTER SNOW CANVASBACK

MMM1 WALTER SNOW, CENTERLINE MICHIGAN SOLID BODY CANVASBACK DECOY IN ORIGINAL CONDITION WITH ORIGINAL RED TAXIDERMY EYES WITH ORIGINAL KEEL CIRCA 1955. DECOY IS ABOUT 16" LONG BY 7" IN WIDTH WITH CARVED WINGS, SHOULDER GROOVES AND JUST GREAT FORM. SNOW WAS A NEIGHBOR OF BEN SCHMIDT AND LEARNED A LOT ABOUT CARVING FROM BEN.

Carver: Walter Snow

Weight: 10
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 WARD BROTHERS PAIR OF UNUSUAL MALLARDS

OUTSTANDING AND IMPORTANT PAIR OF WARD MALLARDS CARVED IN 1964 FOR MY CONSIGNERS FATHER. LETTERS BETWEEN LEM AND THE BUYER ARE ALSO PART OF THIS PURCHASE. ALL ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT WITH ONE SMALL BLEMISH AS SEEN TO A SMALL AREA ON THE RIGHT WING OF THE DRAKE LIKELY CAUSED BY SUN EXPOSURE OR SO CALLED "CRACKLING. OUTSTANDING TYPICAL CARVING DETAIL AS WELL AS PAINT BLENDING TECHNIQUE. THE DRAKE IS HIGHLY UNUSUAL DUE TO THE TYPE OF PREENING POSE CAPTURED WHICH A RARE FIND EVEN FOR THIS CARVER. I LOVE THE RAISED WING POSTURE AS WELL AS THE DETAIL TO THE SECONDARY TAIL FEATHER. THE DRAKE IS ABOUT 12" LONG BY 8" WIDE AND THE HEN IS ABOUT 15" LONG BY 6" WIDE. ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DRAKE IT SAYS, Male Grey Mallard, L.T. Ward, -since 1918- with a metal tag on both the Drake as well as the Hen, THE BOTTOM OF THE HEN SAYS, 1964- One Of Five Hundred, Lem Ward Since -1918-. OUTSTANDING COLLECTIBLE PAIR OF WARD BROTHERS DECOYS WITH GREAT TRACEABLE HISTORY!!

Carver: Ward

Weight: 10
Price: $21000
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Warin/Ward Black Duck

Attributed Warin/Ward,Toronto,Canada PRICE REDUCED! C 36
Very old working toller with ballast weight. Very honest decoy as the paint although well worn shows no touch up as to structure or paint which is original. Decoy was either done by Ward or Warin or perhaps was done by both together as examples of this exist. Small amount of neck filler applied some time ago. Glass eyes as well as 1/2" bottom board appear to be original. For any collector who likes true working decoys, a better example probably does not exist!

Carver: Warin/Ward

Weight: 10
Price: $410
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Warin/Ward Hen Redhead

Warin/Ward,Toronto,Canada PRICE REDUCED! C3
Very important and old working Hen Redhead decoy in excellent form from the Warin/Ward Canadian school of carvers. This low body toller in well worn original paint as well as condition could have done by either Warin or Ward or by both as these carvers were friends and have been known to work on carving projects together. Retains the original glass eyes and 1/2" bottom board. This decoy is a bargain for collectors of Canadian decoys at this price!

Carver: Warin/Ward

Weight: 10
Price: $235
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Warin/Ward Mallard

OMM4 ***WARIN/WARD ONTARIO BLACK DUCK OR MALLARD IN ORIGINAL CONDITION RETAINING THE GLASS EYES. PAINT HAS WORN OFF OR WAS REMOVED AT SOME POINT. NICE HOLLOW OLD WORKING DECOY WITH THE 1/2" BOTTOM BOARD AND THE CENTER ROUND BALLAST WEIGHT AND TYPICAL SHORT TAIL. HEAD HAS LOST THE NECK FILLER, BUT IS STILL SECURE. GREAT FORM AND VERY COLLECTIBLE!!

Carver: Warin/Ward

Weight: 10
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Warin/Ward Style Decoy

Unidentified Carver, Ontario,OBW15
Very thin shell, thin bottom board, Toronto school, Warin/Ward style decoy that was probably a Black Duck modified to look like a Merganser with the addition of a horse-hair comb and a few light strokes of white paint. Wonderful piece of folk art!

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $495
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Wells Bluebill

J.R. Wells,Toronto,Ontario
J.R. Jack Wells of Toronto/Long Point fame. Decoy has been repaired and is not original paint as originally believed.(1861-1952). Hollow example in typical great Wells form!

Carver: J.R. Jack Wells

Weight: 10
Price: $895
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 WENDELL SMITH BB HEN CIRCA 1930

WENDELL SMITH BB HEN, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, CIRCA 1930, HOLLOW AND ABOUT 12.5" LONG. ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS WORN COMB PAINT. THE HEAD MAY HAVE BEEN OVER PAINTED AT ONE TIME AS SOME LIGHT GREEN PAINT CAN BE SEEN IN THE SCRATCH PAINT.

Carver: WENDELL SMITH

Weight: 10
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 WENDELL SMITH BLUEBILL DRAKE DECOY

WENDELL SMITH,CHICAGO, ILLINOIS WORKING BLUEBILL DRAKE AT 15" long this is the longest Smith BB I have seen. Nice original condition with much of the comb painting remaining on the back.

Carver: WENDELL SMITH

Weight: 10
Price: $275
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Wendell Smith Bluebill Hen

13" long perky hollow bluebill hen from his earliest period circa 1930. Simple elegant lines and great original paint. Two chunks of wood (one on the side of the top half and the other on the front of the bottom half) replaced during construction- probably knot removal. No eyes, subtle blended comb painting on the back. Very desirable Illinois River decoy!

Carver: Smith, Wendell

Weight: 10
Price: $495
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Wendell Smith Hen Bluebill

Wendell Smith,Chicago,Illinois PRICE REDUCED! MW 40
Old working decoy example from Wendell Smith of Chicago,Illinois. In original paint as well as condition, this Hen Bluebill shows sleek form and a fine example of the carver's comb painting technique. Bill carving detail as well as retention of the original glass eyes.Some rubs to the paint as shown, especially to the end of the bill and chest areas attributed to in-use gunning wear. This hollow example shows an age crack starting to show along the line of where the two halves of the decoy were placed together. Nice honest decoy for a fair price.

Carver: Smith, Wendell

Weight: 10
Price: $375
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 WENDELL SMITH PINTAIL

WENDELL SMITH,CHICAGO,ILLINOIS
Hollow Pintail in working old repaint. First quater 20th century example in structurally sound condition. Nice form as well as retention of the original glass eyes. Some of this makers decoys had paint brush tails.

Carver: Smith, Wendell

Weight: 5
Price: $350
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 WEST COAST DRAKE BLUEBILL

Drake Bluebill used in the San Francisco Bay area. Excellent O.P. as well as condition with some in-use wear and water stains on the body. Retains the original glass eyes and is hollow. Made of redwood and carver is unidentified.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $195
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Whistler Hen By Willy Leduc

Willy Leduc,Salaberry de Salaberry de Valleyfield,Canada PRICE REDUCED!C7
Whistler Hen by this Valleyfield carver of great respect. Over painted as a Coot with some wear to the second coat. Head paint taken down to original. Over paint would as it remains not be difficult to take down. Although not original paint still a very desirable decoy with great form and incised feather carving. Retains the original eyes and structure and is all original. Ca. 1930's.

Carver: Willey Leduc

Weight: 15
Price: $300
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 WILDFOWLER BLACK DUCK JY

WILDFOWLER,OLD SAYBROOK,CT.
Old Saybrook Wildfowler black duck in very good O.P. as well as condition. Some typical in-use hunting wear. Superior Model (Balsa Body,Pine Head)with original glass eyes. Detailed bill carving with nice feathering on the head and wing areas. Ca. 1950.

Carver:
Wildfowler
Weight: 15
Price: $295
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Wildfowler Black Duck JY

Wildfowler Decoy Factory,Old Saybrook,CT.
Black Duck by Wildfowler Decoy Factory. Old Saybrook in very good original paint as well as condition. Some typical in-use gunning wear. Superior Model (Balsa Body/Pine Head),glass eyes(original)with nice feathering on the wings and good head carving detail. Ca. 1950.

Carver:
Wildfowler
Weight: 15
Price: $295
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Wildfowler Black Duck Quoque JY

Wildfowler Decoy Factory,Quoque,LI. F76 JY
Black Duck by the Wildfowler Decoy Factory. This is a Quoque produced product which retains the original glass eyes. Superior model in excellent original paint as well as condition. Some in-use wear gunning wear to the paint as noted. Nice bill carving. Ca. 1958.

Carver:
Wildfowler
Weight: 15
Price: $295
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 WILDFOWLER BLUEBILL

WILDFOWLER DECOY FACTORY,OLD SAYBROOK,CT.
Special order Superior Model(hollow pine). Bears the Old Saybrook stamp in very good O.P. as well as condition. Some expected in-use wear to the paint with a slight seperation at the seam on the left front side as shown. Retains glass eyes with nice paint swirl to the tail and wing areas. Ca. 1940's.

Carver:
Wildfowler
Weight: 5
Price: $245
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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		 Wildfowler Drake Mallard Old Saybrook JY

Wildfowler Decoy Factory,Old Saybrook,CT.
JY Drake Mallard by the Wildfowler Decoy Factory, Old Saybrook, CT. Hollow pine model with bottom board, in very good original paint as well as condition. Minor in-use gunning wear noted to the tips of the paint. Small factory repair to a spot on the back. Retains the original glass eyes with very nice bill carving detail. Ca. 1950.

Carver:
Wildfowler
Weight: 15
Price: $285
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Wildfowler Drake Redhead JY

Wildfowler Decoy Co.,Old Saybrook,CT.
Drake Redhead by Wildfowler Decoy Company,Old Saybrook,Ct.,Superior Model(Balsa body/pine head), in excellent O.P. as well as condition with some in-use wear and a couple small dings to the paint as shown. No stamp visible, retains the original glass eyes, detailed bill carving,Ca.1950.

Carver:
Wildfowler
Weight: 15
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Wildfowler Drake Widgeon

Wildfowler,Quoque, Long Island,N.Y,JY
Drake Widgeon by Wildfowler Decoy Co., Quogue, Long Island,NY., Superior Model in excellent original paint and condition with minor in-use wear, original glass eyes, bill carving, C-1958.

Carver:
Wildfowler
Weight: 10
Price: $425
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 WILDFOWLER HEN CANVASBACK JY

WILDFOWLER FACTORY,OLD SAYBROOK,CT.
JY Hen canvasback by the Wildfowler decoy factory Ca. early 1950's. No stamp on the bottom or it has worn off. Superior model, ex. O.P. and condition with the exception of the neck was was broken and reglued. Not loose, but shows the seam of the crack in photo.

Carver:
Wildfowler
Weight: 15
Price: $150
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Wildfowler Hen Mallard Point Pleasant

Wildfowler,Point Pleasant,NJ.
Wildfowler Hen Mallard in great form with nice paint. Retains the original glass eyes and circular stamp on the bottom. Balsa hunting decoy has the trademark center keel and the condition appears to be original with a couple areas of hunter touch-up to the black feather paint. Decoy has a very small rub to the left side of the tail and a shot mark high on the right side of the bill, hear the mandible carving. Very small crack beginning to appear around the base of the neck from in-use age. Decoy was manufactured at Point Pleasant New Jersey.

Carver:
Wildfowler
Weight: 15
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Wildfowler Hen Pintail

Wildfowler Decoy Factory,Point Pleasant,NJ.
Hen Pintail working decoy from Wildfowler Decoy Factory. This decoy was produced and has the Point Pleasant stamp on the bottom of the decoy. This is the companies Superior Balsa Model in very good to excellent original paint as well as condition with some in-use gunning wear to the tips of the paint. Retains the original glass eyes and has very nice detailed bill carving.

Carver:
Wildfowler
Weight: 10
Price: $225
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 William Chrysler Hollow Black Duck

William Chrysler,Belleville,Ontario, C 56
Old hunting decoy from the personal rig of William Chrysler of Belleville, Ontario in original paint as well as condition. Great posture and overall form in decent condition with some nicks and dings as shown attributed to in-use gunning wear.

Carver: C.W. Chrysler

Weight: 10
Price: $295
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 William Chrysler Hollow Black Duck

William Chrysler,Belleville,Ontario, C 56
Old hunting decoy from the personal rig of William Chrysler of Belleville, Ontario in original paint as well as condition. Great posture and overall form in decent condition with some nicks and dings as shown attributed to in-use gunning wear.

Carver: C.W. Chrysler

Weight: 10
Price: $295
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 William Clark Drake Whistler

William Clark,Toronto,Canada
See the New Low Price Below! Drake Whistler working decoy from William Clark of Toronto,Canada. Decoy shows several small rubs to the paint attributed to in-use gunning wear. Decoy retains the original glass eyes and is as found, with a completely repainted head .

Carver: William Clark

Weight: 10
Price: $600
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 William Clark Pair of Mallards

William Clark,Toronto,Canada PRICE REDUCED
Pair of very important and outstanding working Mallard decoys in original paint as well as condition. Great swirl paint feather design and there also appears to be some degree of comb painting. Decoys are in low swimming pose with retention of the original glass eyes on this rig mate pair of tollers. Some nicks and wear to the paint as shown attributed to in-use gunning wear. Drake has a small age crack in the wood to the back area. Rare pair of decoys by this maker in this condition! A great find!

Carver: William Clark

Weight: 10
Price: $1800
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 William Clarke Blue Bill

William Clarke, ONTARIO, CANADA PRICE REDUCED! OBW24
William Clarke Bluebill in an old second coat of repaint by the carver. Wonderful form with a typical folky alert carved head and bill typical of this Ontario carvers skill and talent.

Carver: Shannon Crier

Weight: 10
Price: $230
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 William Clarke Drake Mallard

William Clarke,Toronto,Ontario OBW9
16" Toronto solid body decoy that was long known as a Shannon Crier, but Crier was the hunter and Clarke was the hunting partner and the carver! Rare Mallard in original paint as well as condition with two copper tail curls. Most of the rigs were Black Ducks.

Carver: William Clark

Weight: 10
Price: $575
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 William Dolson Canvasback

William Dolson, Martin Island,Ontario C-82
15" solid hump back by the Dolson family, very rare and elusive carving for any collector of Ontario decoys. Wonderful form and original paint well worn. Dates to very early 1900's.

Carver: William Dolson

Weight: 10
Price: $650
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 William Hart Black Duck

William Hart,Belleville,Ontario PRICE REDUCED
Good example of a Ca. 1930 William Hart Black Duck shown with a shallow chip to the tail as well as some in-use gunning wear to the tips of the paint. Decoy is in original paint as well as condition and shows an old dark rich patina which is pleasing to the eye.Retains the original glass eyes and the feather paint detail as well as graft rasping to the tail which is this makers signature style. Starting to also show a small hairline crack around the neck. This old toller spent a lot of time fooling ducks over the blind!

Carver: Daverne, Havre

Weight: 10
Price: $750
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 William Hart Goldeneye Hen

William Hart,Belleville,Ontario
Circa early 1900's from this rare to market decoy carver from Ontario. Truly a great investment quality decoy in original paint as well as condition. There is some paint damage to the breast as shown. One of the rig mates to this decoy was sold at auction for $205,000 and very few of these exist. Only one small rig of this style by Hart was made according to an 80 year old family member of the Hitchon family in Belleville. Their father hunted with these decoys as well as with the late William Chrysler!

Carver: William Hart

Weight: 15
Price: $2175
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 William Shay Black Duck

William Shay,Illinois Attributed
Two piece Black Duck which I believed was carved by William Shay who is a carver I am not familiar with. Very light hollow decoy in a wonderful turned head pose in original paint as well as condition. A couple of small chips to the wood and dings to the paint as shown with a WMS stamp on the bottom which is rounded. About 11".

Carver: William Shay

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

Attributed to William Shay,Illinois River
Drake Mallard, hollow body, tack eyes, in original paint as well as condition. Wonderful feather painting on the body with grooved carving around the eye area. Well worn even paint attributed to in-use gunning wear. Weight has been removed from the bottom. WMS is stamped on the bottom as well. Circa 1940 and a very collectible example of an Illinois River decoy, possibly attributed to William Shay.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Willie Ross Drake Whistler

Willie Ross,Chebeague Island,Maine
Very old Willie Ross Drake Goldeneye that spent it's entire life on the island until recently. The decoy is in great structural condition with an old well worn second coat of gunning paint applied 40 plus years ago by the maker. The head has the classic dowel showing as a slight bump on the top of the head and the decoy which has spent a lot of time being hunted over is solid and flat bottomed with an old piece of anchor rope and the forward eye hook still attatched. Small chip under the bill. A classic Maine decoy!!

Carver: Ross, Willie

Weight: 15
Price: $500
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 WILLIE ROSS MINIATURE

WILLIE ROSS,CHEBEAGUE ISLAND,MAINE
Red Breasted Merganser Drake miniature by Willie Ross who is a famed carver from Maine. Small repair to the tail area with a couple microscopic dings to the bill area. Ca. 1930 in O.P. except repainted under the tail area. Excellent structural condition. Length: 3 1/2"

Carver: Ross, Willie

Weight: 0
Price: $300
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Willie Ross Whistler

Willie Ross,Chebeague Island,Maine E 52
Working Willie Ross Goldeneye decoy found on Chebeague Island Maine right next door to where Willie Ross once lived and carved. Decoy is in original condition. Paint is an old second coat to the body as well as the head which has been partially taken down to original. Glass eyes have been reset with some filler added around the eye sockets. Very nice form and a very honest decoy with the initials AH on the bottom of the decoy. A significant crack on the bottom has been filled and sanded, but not painted.

Carver: Ross, Willie

Weight: 0
Price: $500
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 WINNEBAGO LAKES DRAKE CANVASBACK

BW 150 15" LAKE WINNEBAGO DRAKE CANVASBACK WORKING DECOY IN ORIGINAL PAINT AS WELL AS CONDITION, OLD DRY PATINA, TWO PIECE BODY WITH NO PEG THROUGH THE BOTTOM, SO IT IS LIKELY HOLLOW. HEAD SITS BACK ON THE BODY, UNUSUAL AND GREAT FORM.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Wisconsin Cork Mallard

Unidentified Wisconsin Cork Mallard,WBW21
Wisconsin hump backed cork bodied Drake Mallard with a finely carved pine head with detailing. Some loss to the cork as shown attributed to in-use gunning wear. Retains the original glass eyes and thick bottom board which is original, Ca. 1930's.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $175
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 WISCONSIN GREEN WING TEAL

WMM20 ***VERY NICELY CARVED GREEN WING TEAL ATTRIBUTED TO WISCONSIN, CIRCA 1930 IN ORIGINAL PAINT AS WELL AS CONDITION. TIGHT AGE CRACK AROUND THE NECK AS SEEN, SOLID BODY, 14" LONG. ORIGINALLY RIGGED TO HUNT AND USED AS SUCH.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $325
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Wisconsin High Head Coot

12" long Early circa 1910 coot by unknown Wisconsin carver/hunter with unusual high head. The glass eyes are deeply inset so the the pupils are off center giving it a very quizzical look. great folk art. All original except tip of bill has professional repaired.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $195
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Wisconsin Old Squaw

Unidentified attributed to Wisconsin
Wisconsin 15" very rare Old Squaw in all original paint as well as condition. Laminated body with a tin and wooden dowel tail. Circa 1940's.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $235
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Wisconsin Pintail Tip-Up Decoy

WBW23 Cork and tin tipping butt decoy fashioned in cork with tin wings and tail - iron counter-balance. Dates from Wisconsin in the 1930's, and is quite a rare form. All original with paint loss on the tin.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $75
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 WISCONSIN SOLID BODY HEN CANVASBACK

EARLY SOLID BODY HEN CANVASBACK ATTRIBUTED TO WISCONSIN IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT. GOOD FORM RETAINING THE ORIGINAL KEEL AS WELL AS TAXIDERMY RED EYES AND GREAT CARVING AROUND THE EYES. WEAR TO THE PAINT IS OLD DRY PATINA AND CONSISTENT WITH GUNNING WEAR. ABOUT 17" LONG BY 7" IN WIDTH. NICE COLLECTIBLE OLD GUNNING DECOY USED OVER BIG WATER!

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $265
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Wisconsin Unidentified Coot Working Decoy

Unidentified Carver,Wisconsin Attributed,MM
Coot working decoy is original paint as well as condition with original swivel on the front bottom as well as a full length ballast weight. Nice form with head looking upward. Length is about 9" and width is 3" at the widest point.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $175
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Wood Duck Flying Wall Placque

Attributed to the East Coast EBW45
Mint condition flying Wood Duck wall placque from an unknown East Coast carver in original condition as well as paint. Well carved and colorful from the 1940's, 13" long making it about 2/3rd's normal size. Has just one wing as intended for wall mount purpose.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $115
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Wooden Decoy Stands

Beautiful and Sturdy Southern White Pine wooden stands. These decoy stands can easily accommodate decoys from a Teal to a Canada Goose; even if they have a bottom weight or keel. Varnished for long life; stands can also be turned upside down to display or photograph small decoys. Dimensions are 5" x 3 5/8" at the base: legs are 1 1/2" high. Custom manufactured for Mallar Decoys. Wooden Decoys; especially antiques need to be on WOODEN STANDS! COST Plus Shipping within the Continental U.S. and Canada. *Inquire About Special Discounts On Larger Orders. S5

Carver:

Weight: 10
Price: $4
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Wooden Maine Profile Bluebill Drake

EBW46 12" long simple but elegant bluebill cut-out with original paint. Unknown east coast carver. Cute!

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $55
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Working Black Duck In The Style Of Ken Harris

***EMM16 EAST COAST WORKING BLACK DUCK IN THE STYLE OF KEN HARRIS OF WOODVILLE NEW YORK. RETAINS THE ORIGINAL GLASS EYES AS WELL AS THE KEEL. ORIGINAL PAINT AS WELL AS CONDITION WITH A SLIGHT CRACK IN THE NECK ON ONE SIDE. UP SWEEP TO THE TAIL ON THIS SOLID BODY DECOY WITH THE NUMBER 363 PAINTED ON THE BOTTOM PROBABLY INDICATING IT'S USE AT A GUN CLUB. SMALL HAIR LINE CRACK UNDER THE TAIL AS WELL AS A SLIGHT RUB TO THE TIP OF THE TAIL.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $175
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Working Dove Decoy

Dove Decoy,Unidentified Carver,NY EBW40
Working dove decoy attributed to the Upstate New York region in original condition as well as paint. Nice form and a very interesting piece that would be a nice purchase along with the Dove whistle which can be found in the Midwest section of our store. Very light Balsa construction, 12" long.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $145
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 WPA Milwaukee School Mallard Hen

WBW20 14.5" cork body mallard hen found in Prarie Du Shane, WI in the WPA Milwaukee school style. all original with excellent mellow paint. A well balanced working decoy with a great head.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $345
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 WPA Oversized Mallard Hen

WBW10B 16" magnum hollow four section mallard hen in the 1930's WPA style with excellent O.P.

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $565
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Yellow Legs by Tom Curran

Tom Curran,Abington,MA.ETC1
Yellow Legs by Massachusetts carver Tom Curran in original paint as well as condition carved in the style of Joe Lincoln. Very nice form with original bill.

Carver: Tom Curran

Weight: 10
Price: $295
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Yellow Legs Flattie Shorebird Decoy

Vinalhaven Island,Maine, Unidentified
Unidentified Flattie Yellowlegs found on Vinalhaven Island Maine, Circa 1920 used to hunt over probably for subsistence. Rough saw body with a more detailed attention to the tail carving. Mounted later on an old clothespin. Decoy was obviously carved with emphasis given to the need to get on with the hunt! Very nice piece of Folk Art!!

Carver: Unidentified

Weight: 10
Price: $150
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More Images: #2, #3, #4		 Zeke Mcdonald Bluebill

ZEKE McDONALD,ST.CLAIR FLATS,Ca. 1910
Stunning antique duck decoy by Zeke Mcdonald, vintage 1900-1910. All original(checked with a black light), with deep carving around the bill-root and a carved head that looks alive. Hollow with a 1/2" bottom board which is attatched with both square as well as copper tacks. Zeke lived and carved in the St. Clair Flats as a contemporary of Chambers. CARVER: ZEKE McDONALD

Carver: McDonald, Zeke

Weight: 3
Price: $1100
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