COOTEvans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith,WI, c. 1925
13 1/2 in. long
The underside of this green-billed decoy has the factory stamp.
Original and working paint with heavy gunning wear, including bill and tail chips.
Provenance:...
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GOLDENEYE HENEvans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith,WI, c. 1925
15 in. long
The Evans book goes in depth on the mysteries of what is called a goldeneye hen. Indeed, there are no known Evans drake whistlers. This decoy bears...
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THREE DIVER DECOYSEvans Duck Decoy Co.(1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
largest is 18 in. long
The mammoth-grade canvasback hen is branded "OA," the standard-grade canvasback hen bears the Evans stamp, and the...
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THE EVANS BUFFLEHEAD DRAKEEvans DuckDecoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
14 in. long
This is the only known example of an Evans bufflehead.
Original paint with heavy gunning wear.
Provenance: Terry...
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EARLY MAMMOTH-GRADE MALLARD PAIREvansDuck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1921
18 in. long
As found.
Provenance: Jim Wilder Collection (drake)
Terry Smart Collection
Literature: Exhibited: Memphis,...
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TWO CANVASBACK HENSEvans Duck DecoyCo. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI
15 in. long
The competitive-grade hen has been struck with a "G.W.P." brand.
Original paint with heavy gunning wear.
Provenance: Terry Smart...
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COMPETITIVE-GRADE REDHEAD PAIREvansDuck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
14 1/2 in. long
Original paint with heavy gunning wear and some cracks with touch-up.
Provenance: Terry Smart Collection
Literature:...
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COMPETITIVE-GRADE MALLARD PAIREvansDuck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
16 in. long
The hen is branded "PGC."
Drake appears to be original paint with heavy gunning wear. Hen is as found.
Provenance:...
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COMPETITIVE-GRADE BLUEBILL PAIREvansDuck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
14 3/4 in. long
Original paint with moderate gunning wear and cracks in hen.
Provenance: Terry Smart Collection
Literature:...
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EARLY MAMMOTH-GRADE REDHEAD PAIREvansDuck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1921
16 in. long
Original paint with heavy gunning wear.
Provenance: Terry Smart Collection
Literature: Andy Schoneich and...
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THE EVANS RING-NECKED DRAKEEvans DuckDecoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
15 in. long
This hollow-body decoy is the only Evans example of this species known.
Mix of original and repaint with heavy gunning...
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COOTEvans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith,WI, c. 1925
14 in. long
The decoy bears an Evans ink stamp and an "E. Fessenbecker" tag.
Original paint with moderate gunning wear and gunning repaint to white.
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EARLY MALLARD PAIREvans Duck Decoy Co.(1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1921
18 in. long
An early, two-piece, hollow-body pair showing a strong Mason influence.
Original paint with heavy gunning wear. Hen has crack...
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STANDARD-GRADE REDHEAD PAIREvans DuckDecoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
15 in. long
The drake displays the Evans stamp and each have early matched pricing written on the underside.
Mostly original...
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STANDARD-GRADE PINTAIL PAIREvans DuckDecoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
17 in. long
The drake bears an Evans ink stamp.
Original paint with heavy gunning wear and some repaint.
Provenance: Terry Smart...
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STANDARD-GRADE MALLARD PAIREvans DuckDecoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
15 1/2 in. long
Both bear the Evans stamp and the hen is marked "W.W.W."
Original paint with moderate gunning wear and both have...
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STANDARD-GRADE CANVASBACK PAIREvansDuck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
14 1/2 in. long
Both decoys bear an Evans ink stamp. The drake is hollow. Both have original laminated sides.
Original paint...
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MAMMOTH-GRADE CANVASBACK PAIREvans DuckDecoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
17 in. long
"Evans mammoth canvasback decoys are magnificent." -Terry Smart and Andy Schoneich
This large pair has a stylized...
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STANDARD-GRADE BLUEBILL PAIREvans DuckDecoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1920
14 1/2 in. long
Both hollow decoys bear an Evans ink stamp.
Original paint with heavy gunning wear, cracks and some touch-up.
Provenance:...
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MAMMOTH-GRADE BLUEBILL PAIREvans DuckDecoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1930
16 in. long
Both bear the Evans stamp and the drake has a two-piece hollow body.
Mostly original with some repaint and heavy...
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EARLY STANDARD-GRADE BLUE-WINGED TEALPAIREvans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1921
13 in. long
Drake is in original paint with moderate gunning wear including rub to head. Hen is as found.
Provenance:...
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OVERSIZE-MAMMOTH-GRADE BLUEBILL PAIREvansDuck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1930
17 in. long
This is believed to be the only pair of this extra-large model known.
As found.
Provenance: Terry Smart Collection
Literature:...
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MAMMOTH-GRADE PINTAIL PAIREvans DuckDecoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1930
19 in. long
The drake bears an Evans ink stamp and has been struck twice with a "P.G.C." brand.
Mix of original and repaint with...
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EARLY MAMMOTH-GRADE BLACK DUCKEvansDuck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1921
19 in. long
Original paint with heavy gunning wear, crack along right side, and restoration to tail chip.
Provenance: Terry...
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MAMMOTH-GRADE CANVASBACK PAIREvans DuckDecoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1925
18 in. long
The drake bears the Evans stamp and the hen has a "JAF" brand.
Original paint with moderate gunning wear, hen has...
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MAMMOTH-GRADE MALLARD PAIREvans DuckDecoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1930
18 1/2 in. long
A grand pair of mallards with the hen in crisp combed paint.
Original paint with light even gunning wear. Hen...
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RARE AND EARLY BLUE-WINGED TEAL PAIREvansDuck Decoy Co. (1921-1932)
Ladysmith, WI, c. 1921
13 1/2 in. long
"Considering the number of Evans teal that come to market over the years," writes Terry Smart, "it appears...
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DOULTON LAMBETH STONEWARE JUG, BOERWAR, THE HANDY MANLarge stoneware jug/pitcher decorated with captains Scott and Lambton for the Relief of Ladysmith. Tan/brown coloration.
Condition:
Good....
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EVANS FACTORY (WI, 1927-1934), MAMMOTHGRADE MALLARD Ladysmith, Wisconsin, circa 1930, carved and painted wood, glass eyes, Evans stamp, incised LMF brand....
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Rare Canvasback duck decoy by Evans(Ladysmith, WI), circa 1925, with glass eyes, 8"h x 16"l...
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SMITH AND WESSON LADYSMITH REVOLVER.22Smith & Wesson Ladysmith 2nd Model 22 revolver. Serial #9383. Barrel measures 3 1/2". 7 shot. No cracks in the S&W grips. Clean cylinder. Bore has some discoloration. Cylinder...
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A Collection of Medals to the GloucestershireRegiment: A Queen's South Africa Medal to Private H. Dance, 1st Bn, Gloucestershire Regiment, Missing in Action at Ladysmith 30 October 1899 and subsequently taken Prisoner...
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A spurious group of medals purportedlyawarded to H.A. Loader, Royal Navy, Egypt 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Alexandria 11th July (H. Loader. Boy 1st Class. H.M.S. Alexandria), East & West Africa 1887-1900,...
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Churchill, Sir Winston Spencer. Londonto Ladysmith, First Edition, 1900. 8vo., orig. pictorial cloth. Maps and plans...
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TWO CARVED BLACK DUCK HUNTING DECOYS,EVANS Group of two American carved and painted wooden black duck hunting decoys, including one with stamps for Evans Decoy Factory, Ladysmith, WI. Provenance: From the Private...
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An L.S.G.C. family? medal group to 2448Sjt. W. Payne comprising India medal with Tirah and Punjab clasps Q.S.A. with O.F.S. Belfast Ladysmith and C.C. clasps (R.I. Innis Fus.) K.S.A. with 1901 and 1902 clasps and...
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