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.
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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.
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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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THE CHEESEMAN GOLDENEYE DRAKEVerne Cheeseman(1897-1956)
Macomb, IL, c. 1930
11 1/2 in. long
"The carver Verne Cheeseman, from Macomb, Illinois, had many of his decoys painted by Edna, including Mallards, Canvasbacks,...
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THE PERDEW PREENING BLACK DUCKCharlesPerdew (1874-1963)
and Edna Perdew (1882-1974) Henry, IL, c. 1910
15 in. long
This early three-piece preening black duck is a singular decoy with no peers. Indeed, it is...
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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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BLACK DUCKDan English (1883-1962)
Florence,NJ, c. 1920
16 in. long
This Delaware River classic was acquired in the historic American Heritage Society Auction of Americana at Sotheby Parke Bernet in 1975. The underside...
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GRAND CURLEWCharles Sumner Bunn (1865-1952)
Shinnecock,NY, c. 1900
17 1/2 in. long
In 1971 Milton Weiler’s “Classic Shorebird Decoys” portfolio was published with text by William J. Mackey Jr. Across from Weiler’s Plate...
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THE GUARDSMAN HN2784 - ROYAL DOULTONFIGURINEModeled as a British guardsman. Part of the English UK Heritage series collection.
Glossy hand decorated porcelain in relief. Royal Doulton backstamp. Rifle is detached,...
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COLT MODEL 1878 DOUBLE ACTION 45 FRONTIERREVOLVERLarge Frame Colt Model 1878 Double Action Frontier revolver in classic .45 Colt caliber. This 4 ¾” barrel revolver with serial number 36600 was manufactured in...
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LT. COL. GEORGE A. CUSTER GUN COLLECTIONBOOKThe lot features a custom made book representing the current known Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer documented firearms. The binder shows such guns as the J.A....
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GEORGE A. CUSTER'S OWN S&W NO. 2 ARMYREVOLVERThis is a fine, historic Smith and Wesson Model 2 Army Tip-Up Revolver owned personally by George Armstrong Custer from the Dr. Lawrence A. Frost of Monroe, Michigan...
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"THE GUN FIGHTER" PEWTER BY JIM PONTERTheGun Fighter by Jim Ponter 1979 for The Western Heritage Museum fine pewter figurine. Measures about 8.75" tall and is very heavy. Good condition with no flaws to note although...
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IMPORTANT COLLECTION OF SEVEN SOUTHERNDECOY BOOKS Five important titles include American Bird Decoys by William Mackey. Jr, Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen, Carteret Waterfowl Heritage by Jack Dudley, Waterfowl...
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NEWELL CONVERS (NC) WYETH, AMERICAN(1882-1945), N.C. WYETH AND HIS GRANDSON, EXHIBITION POSTER, 23 1/2"H X 19 1/4"W, 25 1/4"H X 21 1/4"W (FRAME)Newell Convers (NC) Wyeth, American, (1882-1945) N.C. Wyeth...
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MARLIN MODEL 60SP SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE,1992 "AMER 1992 "American Heritage" limited edition, 22 Lr caliber, 22" matte blue barrel, hardwood stock with medallion, open sights, tube magazine, last shot bolt hold,...
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Numrich Arms, West Hubley, NY, blackpowder replica "Heritage Model" underhammer rifle by Hopkins and Allen, c. 1960-70, 32" bbl, .45 cal, rear peep site, inlaid brass bird head in right side of cheek plate,...
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SILHOUETTE. Signed Frederick ChapmanBemis Heights 1777. Full-length profile of Massachusetts militia soldier Abijah Wood (1743-1819) in uniform with his gun against a pen and ink landscape of stone wall and...
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Robert F. Kennedy signed photograph,black and white silver print, Kennedy shaking hands across table, inscribed "For Woodrow Gun(?) with Best Regards, R.F. Kennedy" in blue ballpoint, photo imprinted "Chase/Washington",...
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