FIVE CARVED AND PAINTED DUCK DECOYSFivecarved and painted duck decoys to include a pair Alvin "Gunner" Meekins (Hoopers Island, Maryland), Merganser decoys, mid 20th, 17 1/2" l., a Michigan Canvasback, 15" l.,...
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FIVE CARVED AND PAINTED DUCK DECOYSFivecarved and painted duck decoys to include a pair of Blue-winged Teal decoys, mid 20th c., labeled Will Schroeder, Illinois , 11" l., a North Carolina canvas over wire Coot,...
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SUNFISH DECOYHarold E. "Rick" Rickert(1923-1990)
Mt. Clemens, MI, c. 1955
8 1/2 in. long
“It is a rare opportunity for the collecting world to see a magnificent group of mint decoys as they left the maker’s...
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HIGH-HEAD CANVASBACKSt. Clair Flats,MI, c. 1920
16 1/2 in. long
A rigmate to this canvasback is illustrated on the inside covers and pages 7-8 of Clune Walsh and Lowell Jackson's book of Michigan decoys. They...
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TUCKED-HEAD GOLDENEYELake St. Clair,c. 1900
14 in. long
A hollow carving with "JVM" branded on the underside.
Old paint with heavy gunning wear, including a bill tip chip.
Literature: Bernard W. Crandell,...
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PEABODY-RIG REDHEAD DRAKEGeorge AugustusPeabody (1831-1929) Rig
Danvers, MA, c. 1850
15 3/4 in. long
This very early and exceptional hollow redhead drake is from the rig of George A. Peabody, a friend and fellow...
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PINCH-BREAST PINTAIL DRAKEThe Ward Brothers
LemuelT. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
Crisfield, MD, c. 1932
18 1/2 in. long
A rare pinch-breast model pintail from the rig of aviation pioneer Glenn L. Martin (1886-1995)....
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THE O'BRIEN CHAMBERS WOOD DUCKThomasChambers (1860-1948)
Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada, c. 1900
15 in. long
“There are few, if any, areas in North America which provide such accessible hunting for such a large...
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RED-BREASTED MERGANSER PAIROrlando "Os"Bibber (1882-1970)
South Harpswell, ME, c. 1910
19 3/4 in. long
An exceptional and exceedingly rare rigmate merganser duo with turned heads and original horsehair crests....
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RARE AND EARLY TUCKED-HEAD BLACK DUCKFerdinandBach (1888-1967)
Detroit, MI, c. 1926
19 in. long
This decoy and its rigmate, lot 457, represent half of the known black ducks by Bach. These rare and highly distinct birds...
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RARE AND EARLY SLEEPING BLACK DUCKFerdinandBach (1888-1967)
Detroit, MI, c. 1926
16 in. long
This decoy and its rigmate, lot 458, represent half of the known black ducks by Bach. These rare and highly distinct birds...
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THE "HOOKED ON FISH" GREEN SUNFISHHaroldE. "Rick" Rickert (1923-1990)
Mt. Clemens, MI, c. 1955
8 1/2 in. long
“It is a rare opportunity for the collecting world to see a magnificent group of mint decoys as they...
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(LOT OF 3) DUCK DECOYS: HEN CANVAS BACK& MERGANZER (lot of 3) Painted wood duck decoys by various makers: a hen canvas back attributed to Capt. McPluson Vallejo; a drake canvasback; a Merganzer from Marine City,...
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TWO MASON DECOY FACTORY LONG TAILEDDUCK DRAKE DECOYS(Detroit, Michigan, active 1896-1924)
circa 1900-1925, unsigned, carved and painted wood ducks with glass eyes, 7 x 14-1/2 x 5 in.
Provenance: Property...
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MASON DECOY FACTORY CHALLENGE BLUE WINGEDTEAL DRAKEDetroit, Michigan, early 20th century, Challenge Grade, slightly turned head with double blue plumage, round bottom style, strong paint, glass eyes, nice little...
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EIGHT PIECE FISH DECOY LOT: 1) SlettBluegill Fish Decoy, 4'' in length, stamped signature; 2) Slett Style Bluegill Decoy, 4'' in length, unsigned; 3) Turtle, 5.5'' in length, monogrammed ''RJ'', dated '04; 4)...
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SIX LEONARD NELSON HAND-CARVED AND PAINTEDFISH DECOYS: 1) Trout, 9.75'' in length, inscribed ''Tested June 23rd, 2001, Swims'', also inscribed ''Manton, Michigan'' and ''Jesus'' on two fins; 2) Tiger-Striped Fish,...
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FIVE FLOYD OSGA HAND CARVED AND PAINTEDFISH DECOYS: To Include: 1) Trout with Baitfish in His Mouth, 11'' in length, signed on the fin and dated 12-19; 2) ''Red-Headed Woodpecker'', Pileated Woodpecker, 8'' in...
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FRANK PEETERS RED-BREASTED MERGANSERDRAKE DECOY MICHIGAN, LATE 20TH CENTURY LENGTH 19”. DRAKE DECOY, Michigan, Late 20th Century, Glass eyes. Branded on underside "Frank Peeters Decoys". Dimensions: Length...
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WILLIAM FINKLE BLUEBILL HEN DECOY SAGINAWBAY, MICHIGAN, 20TH CENTURY LENGTH 13”.WILLIAM FINKLE BLUEBILL HEN DECOY, Saginaw Bay, Michigan, 20th Century, Hollow-carved. Tack eyes. Dimensions: Length 13"....
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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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(5) FISH DECOYS ALL SIGNED, FORNER,NELSON, SEELEY(lot of 3) Signed Fish Decoys: (3) Ray Forner Rockville, Minnesota, 1924-2014), each piece with multi-color finish and metal fins, all signed in ink, largest:...
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TWO MICHIGAN DECOYS 20TH CENTURY LENGTHS16” AND 11”.TWO MICHIGAN DECOYS, 20th Century, A canvasback and a bluebill. Dimensions: Lengths 16" and 11"....
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THREE WOODEN DECOYS TO INCLUDE A MASONREDHEADCHALLENGE GRADE, REPAINTED CONDITION, 7" HIGH, 15" LONG, 5 1/4" WIDE. ALONG WITH PRIMITIVE BLACK PAINTED DUCK, 6 1/2" HIGH, 13 1/2" LONG, 4 1/2" WIDE. AND DECOY BY...
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Duck Decoy - Canada GooseWooden decoywith glass eyes 22'' L marked to bottom 'painted by Richard C. Watson Fair Haven MI with lead weight to bottom good condition.Private collection of Rochester Hills Michigan...
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Mallard Drake Duck Decoy - William GoenneWoodendecoy with glass eyes keel to bottom circa 20th century marked WRG to bottom by William Goenne of King City Ca. original paint 19'' L Private collection of Rochester Hills...
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Fish Decoy - StubHand-carved woodenBass decoy by Stub Bellaire Michigan 9'' L circa 20th century original paint with minor wear.Private collection of Rochester Hills Michigan gentleman....
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Fish Decoy - F. VargoJointed woodenBrown Trout fish decoy signed F. Vargo #1 on bottom 11'' L circa 20th century original paint with minor wear.Private collection of Rochester Hills Michigan gentleman....
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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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Four decoys, W. Barbret: finely carvedand painted, glass eyes, all branded and/or signed "WB" (Will Barbret, Grosse Point, Michigan), 5 x 11-1/2 in. to 5 x 13 in. Male redhead with chips to beak, wings on male...
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Ralph Johnson Redhead Drake Decoy Michigan,glass ey...
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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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Pair canvasback duck decoys: cedar bodieswith applied glass eyes, 16-1/2 in. Some original paint over gray primer, some repaint, numerous chips, abrasions, shot wounds and scuffs from normal wear, both lacking weights....
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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 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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Michigan canvasback decoy, marked onbottom "Bill Winrey(?), River View, Mich 1918", 14 in. Old repaint with scattered chips and losses....
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