REDHEAD DRAKEThomas Schroeder (1886-1976)
Detroit,MI, 1958
13 in. long
According to author Bernard Crandell, Schroeder was motivated to make his finest works in the hope of competing against the top competitive carver of...
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MILTON C. WEILER (1910-1974)First RunSalmon on the St. Anne
signed "M.C. Weiler" lower right
watercolor, 19 1/2 by 27 1/2 in.
titled on back
As a conservationist and an outdoorsman, Milton C. Weiler lived the...
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THE MACKEY ENGLISH MALLARDJohn English(1848-1915)
Florence, NJ, c. 1880
16 in. long
John English was “the innovator of the Delaware River decoy,” yet his existence alluded collectors for years and information...
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RUDDY TURNSTONENew Jersey, c. 1890
81/2 in. long
A rare decoy species with two stick-up holes from the historic George Bird Evans Collection, which included prime New Jersey shorebird examples. Evans (1906–1998)...
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IMPORTANT PINTAIL DRAKEAndrew A. Tull(1840-1915)
Philadelphia, PA, c. 1856
17 1/2 in. long
An exceptional Delaware River pintail drake, this example is a regional archetype quite distinct in form from other...
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TWO DECOYSTwo wooden decoys: One, ahollow bodied bird by Ray Pomeroy of Gores' Landing, Ontario. Signed and dated 1974 on the underside. Excellent original painted condition. Second is a Québec solid body...
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VINTAGE BLACK DUCK WORKING DECOY.VintageBlack Duck Working Decoy. Original paint in natural colors. 16-1/2"l. Condition: : good with wear and losses.
Condition:
Condition: : good with wear and losses....
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FOUR OLD WORKING DECOYS LENGTHS FROM12” TO 16”.FOUR OLD WORKING DECOYS, A canvasback drake by Bill Elliot, a bluebill drake branded "HH Stevens", a goldeneye drake by Frank Lewis and a goldeneye drake...
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FOUR BIRD DECOYS Including two vintageworking decoys with inset glass eyes, one with faint possible initials JF to underside; one hooded drake decoy signed Drew Dudley, Crozet, Virginia, 2001; and one painted...
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ATT. MASON, TWO WORKING DECOYS Carvedand painted wood with inset glass eyes, one with a partial stamp "DEA_ _ N", the other unmarked....
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PAIR OF PAINTED WOOD CANVASBACK DUCKDECOYS, JAMES 'CORB' REED (1897-1987), CIRCA 1940 DECOYS, JAMES 'CORB' REED (1897-1987), CIRCA 1940, James 'Corb' Reed of Chincoteague, VA, each working decoy finely painted...
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THREE CONTEMPORARY CARVED DUCK DECOYSThreecontemporary carved duck decoys, to include a John Hamilton merganser, W. Fred Reitmeyer merganser, and a bufflehead, branded TS , together with a vintage working decoy, longest...
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PAIR OF AMERICAN EIDER DECOYS. Late19th-early 20th century. Large, carved wooden decoys made by the same hand. Working decoys with old black paint and nail eyes. Shot scars, age splits, one has repaired split...
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(LOT OF 5) DUCK DECOYS, INCLUDING AGOOSE (Lot of 5) Duck decoys, including a goose, a drake inscribed JN, and three primitive working decoys, the largest 11"h x 24"l...
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Carved and painted sleeping canadagoose decoy early 20th century A working decoy, with carved tail, branded "R.C.B." L: 20 in....
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DECOY. Made by Madison Mitchell (Harvede Grace Maryland) ca.1960 carved wood. Baldpate drake with original paint and painted eyes. Working decoy with minor wear. 14 3/4''l....
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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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COLLECTION OF 3 WORKING DUCK DECOYS:All unidentified as to maker to include 1) Pintail drake with glass eyes 7 1/2'' h. x 14 3/8'' x 5''. 2) Pintail drake with glass eyes repair on side by neck 7 1/2'' h. x...
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COLLECTION OF 4 MALLARD WORKING DUCKDECOYS: All unidentified as to maker to include 3 drakes of similar size and shape minor coloring differences one with significant split on side 6 3/4'' h. x 13'' x 5''. Sold...
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DECOY. Michigan 1st half-19th centurywood. Canvasback with original paint and glass eyes. Working decoy with some touch up 8''h....
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CARVED SHORE BIRDS ON DRIFTWOOD ANDDUCK DECOY: To include 1) 2 early 20th century carved and painted shorebirds mounted on driftwood. 11 3/4'' h. x 21'' x 6''. 2) Michigan area early to mid 20th century working...
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THREE DECOYS. American mid 20th century.Working decoys with glass eyes and worn enhanced paint. Two carved wooden ducks. Mallard drake found in Ohio 14 1/2''l. and a canvasback drake impressed ''C. Klopping''...
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TWO DUCK DECOYS. American attributedto the Illinois River 1st half-20th century. Pair of hollow bodied working decoys with original paint. Minor damage. 12''l....
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IMPORTANT PAIR OF G. BERT GRAVES MALLARDDUCK DECOYS: Circa 1920's Peoria Illinois original lead weights marked G. B. Graves Decoy Co.. Working decoys and show signs of use and wear drake has crack to neck. Both...
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VINTAGE DUANE CORBIN GOLDENEYE DUCKDECOY: Goldeneye drake working decoy original paint from the Illinois River area. Glass eyes. 8'' h. x 13 1/2'' x 6 1/2''.CONDITION: Note paint loss shot holes....
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VINTAGE CANVAS BACK DRAKE DUCK DECOY:Unknown maker and region working decoy. Original paint glass eyes. 6 3/4'' x 15 1/2'' x 7 1/4''.CONDITION: Note paint loss shot mark....
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TWO DUCK DECOYS. American 20th century.Bluebill drake with a note stating it was made by Ed ''One Arm'' Kelly (Monroe Michigan 1883-1955). Working decoy with original paint repair at glass eye.12''l. And a hollow...
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TWO DECOYS. American carved wood.Teal from Wisconsin ca. 1900. Stylized form with traces of paint and glass eyes. Wear and age split. 13''l. And a mid 20th century working decoy with black and white repaint...
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DECOY. Attributed to Herman Fouts (LiverpoolIllinois 1880-1957) ca. 1910 carved wood. Two-part body with original paint and glass eyes. Working decoy with wear and shot scars. 15 1/2''l. Three screw holes...
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(2) EARLY 20TH C. DUCK DECOYS - UnsignedDecoys in the manner of Mason painted wood working decoys with lead ballast and brass ring male and female mergansers. 13 1/2'' long female has repaired neck some wear and...
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LOON DECOY. American 20th centurywood. Signed on the bottom ''Manley Rusho Grindstone Island''. Original paint and glass eyes. Working decoy with worn paint and some damage. 9 1/2'h. 20''l....
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Ben Yeargan Rare Black Duck DecoyMallardhen with forward head to depict swimming in water with original drop keel weight one of a pair 19.5'' L Ben Yeargan (1896-1974) is a known Missouri decoy carver excellent...
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DECOY. American 1st half-20th centurycarved wood. Working decoy with original paint and glass eyes. Wear. 14''l....
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TWO DECOYS. American 1st half-20thcentury carved wood. Redhead hen attributed to St. Clair Flats Michigan. Working decoy with touched up paint and glass eyes. Some wear and shot scars 14 1/2''l. And a decoy...
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TWO DECOYS. American early 20th centuryhardwood. Working decoys with associated imperfections 11'' 13''l. Both have edge loss shot scars and split necks. The larger has layers of paint the smaller worn...
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(6) EIDER DUCK DECOYS - All are workingdecoys late 19th-early 20th c including: (3) with applied wings and heads glass eyes two have articulated wings and heads 16'' long unsigned; PLUS Small head weathered back...
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