THREE GOLDEN EYE DECOYSThree GoldenEye decoys from the same rig. All in good condition. Condition noted: neck on one duck is loose. Found in Blue Sea Lake, Quebec, circa 1920. Each measuring, 14 1/2" length....
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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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THE SURACE FEEDING PLOVERObediah Verity(1813-1901)
Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1870
9 3/4 in. long
“Verity’s most distinctive form is a feeding shorebird, with its bulbous head bent down and forward, its...
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THE MULLER VERITY PEEP PAIRObediah Verity(1813-1901)
Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880
6 3/4 in. long
This exceptional peep pair showcases identical form in two distinct plumages. The first is in a rarely seen darker-backed...
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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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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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THE MCCLEERY BOYD MERGANSER DRAKEGeorgeBoyd (1873-1941)
Seabrook, NH, c. 1910
18 ¾ in. long
“I had the good fortune of visiting with Jim McCleery on several occasions in his home in Texas. He was one of the...
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THE MCCLEERY BOYD MERGANSER HENGeorgeBoyd (1873-1941)
Seabrook, NH, c. 1910
18 ½ in. long
"Jim reserved special spots on his shelves, fireplace, and walls for his favorite birds. I remember the first time I...
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GOLDEN PLOVERMr. Webster
Nantucket,MA, c. 1850
10 in. long
This early plover with a sharp tail cut is among the best of its kind from the iconic Webster rig. It has resided on the island since it was made...
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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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THE HARMON RUNNING COBB CURLEWNathanF. Cobb Jr. (1825-1905)
Cobb Island, VA, c. 1880
15 1/2 in. long
“Every Nathan Cobb decoy had its own natural pose. Even his Hudsonian Curlews…seemed to run, feed, and...
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THE CRANDALL SLEEPY-EYED MALLARDHorace"Hi" Crandall (1892-1969)
Westwood, CA, c. 1935
15 in. long
One of California's best decoy carvers, Crandall is also considered by some to be its best painter. Born in Rhode...
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STANDING CANADA GOOSEJerry Mastin (1880-1959)
Portland,OR, 1937
26 in. long
This iconic and peerless rig of geese was initiated by the request of Mastin’s hunting partner, Roger Eaton, for use in harvested wheat fields. The...
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RARE WHIMBRELMason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)
Detroit,MI, c. 1910
16 1/2 in. long
A rare Mason Factory shorebird decoy with excellent form. In reference to this special model, which they call a Hudsonian Curlew or whimbrel,...
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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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CANADA GOOSE DECOYS, 20TH C. PAIRTwolarge 20th century Canada goose decoys: The first a folk art carved and painted balsa wood goose decoy, early 20th century from Maine; the second a painted, canvas-wrapped...
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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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GROUP CARVED DECOYS & CREEL (7)1st item:Carved and painted wood Swan decoy with glass eyes, stamped F & S to underside. Leather strap attached to front edge of body with metal plate to the underside. Body 24" L...
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VICTOR WORKING DUCK DECOY PAIRTwo (2)vintage wood carved vintage duck decoys, including a Victor working duck decoy measuring 6-1/4" high and 15-1/2" long and marked to the bottom "Victor" with a metal placard...
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4 PC DECOY COLLECTION: 1) Charles BirdsallDecoy Buffalo head with weight. Impressed C.R.B. at underside. Inset glass eyes. Approx. 5.25'' h x 10'' l x 5.25'' w. 2) Herter's Canadian Goose Decoy with Balsa Body. Inset...
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EIGHT HAND-CARVED AND PAINTED FISH DECOYSBY TIM SPRECK: 1) Fantastically Painted Bug-Eyed Fish Decoy, 9.25'' in length, signed on the fin and dated 2005; 2) Brightly Painted Orange, Brown, and White Halloween Edition...
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SEVEN JOHN SAMUELSON CARVED AND PAINTEDFISH DECOYS: To Include: 1) Spotted White Baitfish with Red Eyes, 8.5'' in length; 2) Pickerel Type Decoy, 8'' in length; 3) Striped Green Baitfish, 7'' in length; 4) Bass...
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FOURTEEN PIECE KEN FREESE DECOY LOT:1) Crayfish Type Decoy with Metal Claws, 7.75'' in length; 2) Bluegill Type Decoy, 4.5'' in length; 3) Green-Headed Red Body Baitfish with Metal Fins, 7'' in length; 4) Bluegill-Shaped...
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13 PC. CARVED & DECORATED DUCK DECOYS:Comprising 1- Bodnar signed, carved & Painted Mallard. 1- M&M signed Red-headed duck. 1- Chippers& Carvers, First Place Winning decoy. All with glass eyes. 1- Doug Jester,...
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(3) VINTAGE CARVED & PAINTED DUCK DECOYS(lotof 3) Vintage carved and painted duck decoys, all with glass eyes, including: (1) Golden Eye Drake decoy, (1) Chesapeake Canvasback decoy, (1) Common Eider decoy; largest:...
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FOUR VINTAGE FISHING DECOYS, INCLUDINGDULUTH FISH DECOYS Carved and polychrome painted wood, all with weighted inserts, applied metal fins and ring mounts, the smaller two with painted eyes appear unsigned; the...
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FOUR WORKING DUCK DECOYS Second halfof 20th century, to include: a bufflehead with inset glass eyes, weighted underside and attached weighted tether, unsigned (6 1/2 x 12 x 5 1/2 in.); two brown tufted ducks,...
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PAINTED EYE DECOY DUCKWooden decoy duckwith painted eye, hollow body, leaded keel. Significant paint loss throughout, neck segments are separated. Chips to duck bill and tail. 8" H x 13 5/8" L 7 1/4" W...
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DECOYS: TWO HAND PAINTED WOODEN DUCKDECOYS, THE FIRST, A COMMON TEAL MALE DUCK, GLASS EYES, UNSIGNED, 12" L.; ALONG WITH A SMALL CH...DECOYS: Two hand painted wooden duck decoys, the first, a Common Teal male...
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THREE EARLY DECOYS: CARVED AND PAINTEDWOOD DUCKS, ALL UNSIGNED, TWO SIMILAR BLUE BILL DRAKE DECOYS, PROBABLY MADE BY THE SAME PERSO...Three early decoys: carved and painted wood ducks, all unsigned, two similar...
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THREE EARLY 20TH C. DECOYS, PAIR MALLARDSAND ONE SMALLER, DETAILS INCLUDE: PAIR OF MALLARD DECOYS WITH INCISED MONOGRAM "F.B.H.", O...Three early 20th C. decoys, pair mallards and one smaller, details include: pair...
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THREE AMERICAN DUCK DECOYS. Twentiethcentury. Original paint. Blue Bill Drake, glass eyes, repaired head, 12.5"l. 6"h. Red head decoy. glass eyes, imperfections. 19"l. 8.5"h. Folksy red head decoy with paint...
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Mason standard grade glass eye decoy,Blue Hill, Maine, circa 1910, 6 1/2"h x 14"l...
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THREE BIRD SCULPTURES, HAND CARVED ANDHAND PAINTED, INCLUDING: S. R. WHITE CARVING "CURLEWS" DECOY, PENNSYLVANIA C. 1988, PAINTED WITH BEADED EYES, DETACHABLE ROCK SHAPED STAND, LABELED ON BIRDS BELLY "'CURLEWS'...
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RIG-MATE PAIR OF CAPE COD YELLOWLEGSDECOYS MASSACHUSETTS, 19TH CENTURY LENGTHS 11.5” AND 9.5”. DECOYS, Massachusetts, 19th Century, A greater yellowlegs and a lesser yellowlegs. Maker unknown. Found in...
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EIGHT PIECE JAMES STANGLAND FISH DECOYLOT: 1) Red-Eyed Spotted Trout Type Decoy, 8.5'' in length; 2) Red-Eyed Trout Type Decoy with Colorful Dorsal Fin, 7'' in length; 3) Orange Spot Trout Type Decoy, 8'' in length;...
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