A.E. CROWELL CARVED SIGNED BLACK DUCKDECOYBlack duck decoy bearing the rectangular stamp of "A.E. Crowell, Maker, East Harwick, Mass." at the underside in two places, approx 6.25"h, 13.25"w, 5.25"d, 1.75lbs
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THREE CARVED AND HAND PAINTED DUCK DECOYSThree carved wooden duck decoys, the first is a sleeping mallard hen by Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Maryland, with no markings, previously in the collection of Dick...
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GOOSE PAIRJ. Eugene Hendrickson (1899-1971)
Northfield,NJ, c. 1960
21 in. long
Knowing that “Gene” Hendrickson was most known for carving bluebills, black duck, and brant, this pair of geese, with the maker's "JEH" stamp...
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SWANJ. Eugene Hendrickson (1899-1971)
Northfield,NJ, c. 1960
35 in. long
This “Gene” Hendrickson swan is considered a rare species for this carver, who was most known for the carving of brant, bluebills, and black ducks....
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CAINES-STYLE BLACK DUCKMark S. McNair(b. 1950)
Craddockville, VA, c. 1990
17 1/2 in. long
A one-of-a-kind grand black duck with a sweeping neck and heart-shaped wings made in the spirit of the Caines Brothers'...
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OVERSIZE SPEAR-RIG BLACK DUCKJosephW. Lincoln (1859-1938)
Accord, MA, c. 1910
22 in. long
“Lincoln was a laconic man, a consummate Yankee craftsman whose solid-bodied decoys are reflections of their maker’s...
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MINIATURE BLACK DUCK PAIRThe Ward Brothers
LemuelT. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
Crisfield, MD, 1963
9 in. long
The undersides bear the species name, makers, and date.
Original paint with light wear....
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MINIATURE BLACK DUCK PAIRBenjamin S.Schmidt (1884-1968)
Centerline, MI, c. 1930
10 1/2 in. long
This hen and drake pair are identified by their green and yellow bills, respectively.
The original owner of...
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EARLY BLACK DUCKAlbert Davids Laing(1811-1886)
New York, NY and Stratford, CT, c. 1835
16 1/4 in. long
The age and construction of this decoy are notable in decoy history. This black duck from Laing's earliest...
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THE MACKEY-MULLER SHOURDS LONG-TAILHarryV. Shourds (1861-1920)
Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890
13 1/2 in. long
This Shourds carving is considered one of the pinnacle gunning decoys out of New Jersey. In addition to its...
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SIX MINIATURESWilliam S. "Bill" Johnson(1938-2009)
Virginia Beach, VA, c. 2000
curlew is 10 1/2 in. long
Two black ducks, an English-Dawson-style pintail, a Phillips-Rig-style running curlew, a feeding yellowlegs,...
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FOUR CONTEMPORARY MINIATURE WATERFOWLmallardis 4 1/4 in. tall
A quartet of refined contemporary miniatures, including a black duck by Marty Hanson, a Canada goose by Eddie Wozny, a black duck by Martin D. Collins,...
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THREE DUCK DECOYSDelbert "Cigar" Daisey(b. 1924)
Chincoteague, VA, c. 1990
18 in. long
A mallard pair and a black duck with cork bodies. Each has the maker's inscription and is branded “Cigar.”
Original paint...
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MINIATURE BLACK DUCKRuss P. Burr (1887-1955)
Hingham,MA, c. 1940
4 1/2 in. long
A reaching black duck carving with the maker's ink stamp signature on the bottom.
Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Michael Boxer Collection...
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BLACK DUCKA. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
EastHarwich, MA, c. 1925
17 in. long
A black duck bearing the maker's oval brand on the bottom.
Original paint with moderate gunning wear and very tip of bill is replaced.
Provenance:...
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PREENING MALLARD PAIRWilliam "Bill"Neal (1924-2014)
Black Point, CA, 1976
14 in. long
Two preeners signed by the maker on the underside and dated. The undersides of the ducks' tails bear Neal’s “WN”...
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SLEEPING BLACK DUCKJess Heisler (1891-1943)
Burlington,NJ, c. 1920
14 in. long
An excellent and important sleeping decoy from a river region dominated by straight-headed decoys. John English is credited with drawing up the region's...
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EARLY CROSSED-WING BLACK DUCKA. ElmerCrowell (1862-1952)
East Harwich, MA, c. 1910
16 3/4 in. long
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4 CARVED & PAINTED DUCK DECOYS, 2 SIGNED1stitem: Mallard duck decoy, possibly after Charles Perdew (Henry, Illinois, 1874-1963), brown glass eyes and Perdew lead strip weight on the bottom. 7 1/2" H x 16 1/2" L. Mid-20th...
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5 PCS. HEREND PORCELAIN, INCL. FISHNETANIMAL FIGURESFive (5) Herend hand-painted porcelain items, primarily fishnet patterned animal figures, with gilt highlights throughout, including one (1) red fishnet kangaroo...
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A. ELMER CROWELL MINIATURE BLACK DUCKA.ELMER CROWELL Miniature Black Duck, stamped A. E. Crowell -Maker- East Harwich Mass. on base; length: 5 1/2 in. Provenance: The Collection of a Massachusetts Couple, sold...
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OVERSIZED BLACK DUCK DRAKE DECOY LENGTH35".OVERSIZED BLACK DUCK DRAKE DECOY, Maker unknown. Head turned slightly left. Dimensions: Length 35"....
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TWO NEW ENGLAND BLACK DUCK DECOYS 20THCENTURY LENGTHS 13” AND 18”.TWO NEW ENGLAND BLACK DUCK DECOYS, 20th Century, Makers unknown. Both with glass eyes and original paint. Dimensions: Lengths 13" and 18"....
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ONTARIO BLACK DUCK DECOY FIRST QUARTEROF THE 20TH CENTURY LENGTH 16.25".ONTARIO BLACK DUCK DECOY First Quarter of the 20th Century Maker unknown. Glass eyes. Original paint with moderate wear. Length 16.25"....
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THREE NEW JERSEY BLACK DUCK DECOYS 20THCENTURY LENGTHS FROM 16" TO 19".THREE NEW JERSEY BLACK DUCK DECOYS 20th Century Makers unknown. One with glass eyes. Lengths from 16" to 19". Dimensions: Lengths from 16"...
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CANADIAN BLACK DUCK DECOY ONTARIO, EARLY20TH CENTURY LENGTH 14.75".CANADIAN BLACK DUCK DECOY Ontario, Early 20th Century Maker unknown. Glass eyes. Hollow-carved. Length 14.75". Dimensions: Length 14.75"....
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TWO SIMILAR PAINTED DUCK DECOYS, 20THC., INTACT WITH WEIGHT, GLASS EYES, PAINTED BLACK AND WHITE BODIES WITH GRAY BILLS, STRUNG TOGETHER, NO MAKER'S MARK SEEN, WEAR CONSISTENT WITH AGE AND USE INCLUDING CHECKING,...
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TWO CAST IRON GARDEN DUCKS WITH BLACKPAINT, AMERICAN, 20TH C., ILLEGIBLE MAKERS STAMPS ON BOTH, FLAKING PAINT, SOME AREAS OF RUST,...Two cast iron garden ducks with black paint, American, 20th C., illegible makers...
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MICHIGAN BLACK DUCK DECOY EARLY 20THCENTURY LENGTH 18”.MICHIGAN BLACK DUCK DECOY, Early 20th Century, Maker unknown. Low feeder head. Tack eyes. Dimensions: Length 18"....
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A preening carved Black duck, makerunknown, with original paint decoration; together with two others signed 'Birch (Jim)'.
Largest: 9"h x 19"l x 6"w
Condition: Minor paint loss....
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COLLECTION OF 3 WORKING DUCK DECOYS:All unidentified as to maker to include 1) Mallard drake with orange bill missing eyes reglued at neck bill appears to be replacement. 6 1/2'' h. x 16'' x 5 1/2''. 2) Canvasback...
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