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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GREEN-WINGED TEAL PAIRPortland, OR,c. 1890
10 in. long
"These are significant decoys, with a somewhat stately air," write the "Detroit Decoy Dynasty" authors discussing birds by this unnamed Portland, Oregon,...
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EARLY GOLDENEYE PAIRMason Decoy Factory(1896-1924)
Detroit, MI, c. 1900
14 in. long
A recently discovered pair of early goldeneye with especially pronounced crowns and uplifted heads. These lively heads are rarely...
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RIG OF THREE WILLETMason Decoy Factory(1896-1924)
Detroit, MI, c. 1900
12 in. long
A newly discovered rig of three early glass-eye willet which are coming off of Cape Cod. This untouched group shows Mason's best...
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MINIATURE REDHEAD PAIRBenjamin S. Schmidt(1884-1968)
Centerline, MI, c. 1930
7 1/2 in. long
The original owner of this pair was a foundry owner in Detroit who acquired the birds directly from the maker as gifts....
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MINIATURE BLACK DUCK PAIRBenjamin S.Schmidt (1884-1968)
Centerline, MI, c. 1930
10 1/2 in. long
This hen and drake pair are identified by their green and yellow bills, respectively.
The original owner of...
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MINIATURE MALLARD HEN AND CANVASBACKDRAKEBenjamin S. Schmidt (1884-1968)
Centerline, MI, c. 1930
10 1/2 in. long
The original owner of this duo was a foundry owner in Detroit who acquired the birds directly...
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MINIATURE GREEN-WING TEAL PAIRBenjaminS. Schmidt (1884-1968)
Centerline, MI, c. 1930
8 in. long
The drake has a slightly turned head and both exhibit carved feather detail.
The original owner of this pair was...
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MINIATURE PINTAIL PAIRBenjamin S. Schmidt(1884-1968)
Centerline, MI, c. 1930
9 1/2 in. long
The original owner of this pair was a foundry owner in Detroit who acquired the birds directly from the maker as gifts....
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MINIATURE LONG-TAILED PAIRBenjamin S.Schmidt (1884-1968)
Centerline, MI, c. 1930
11 in. long
The original owner of this pair and the following miniature Schmidt lots was a foundry owner in Detroit who acquired...
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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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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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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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SHOREBIRDMason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)
Detroit,MI, c. 1910
10 1/2 in. long
A tack-eye shorebird with a wire bill.
Original paint with light wear and flaking to bill.
Provenance: Estate of A. Michael Prus...
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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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CANVASBACK DRAKEMason Decoy Factory(1896-1924)
Detroit, MI, c. 1905
15 1/2 in. long
An early premier-grade decoy with a pronounced crown, long bill, and strong swirl paint.
Original paint with moderate gunning...
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MALLARD DRAKEMason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)
Detroit,MI, c. 1915
16 in. long
A standard-grade decoy with painted eyes.
Original paint with light gunning wear, some age lines, and minor neck filler loss.
Provenance: Estate...
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REDHEAD HENMason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)
Detroit,MI, c. 1910
14 1/2 in. long
A premier-grade Mason Decoy Factory hen.
Original paint with moderate gunning wear.
Provenance: Estate of A. Michael Prus...
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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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EARLY CANADA GOOSEJ.N. Dodge Factory(1883-1893)
Detroit, MI, c. 1890
19 in. long
A rare Canada goose from this early factory showing terrific form. This stately decoy retains good paint as it was never gunned,...
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RARE PREMIER-GRADE WIGEON HENMason DecoyFactory (1896-1924)
Detroit, MI, c. 1910
15 in. long
This exceedingly rare premier-grade decoy recently surfaced on the island of Martha's Vineyard. Illustrating its rarity,...
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BLUE-WINGED TEAL PAIR WITH "DOUBLE BLUES"MasonDecoy Factory (1896-1924)
Detroit, MI, c. 1905
12 1/4 in. long
An early rigmate pair of premier-grade teal. Each has classic early Mason form with snakey heads and long bills....
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BLUE-WINGED TEALMason Decoy Factory(1896-1924)
Detroit, MI, c. 1910
12 in. long
A standard-grade decoy believed to be from the Princeton Gun Club with a stylized "SW" brand on the underside.
Original paint...
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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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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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DODGE DECOY FACTORY BLACK DUCK DECOYDETROIT, 19TH CENTURY LENGTH 16”., Detroit, 19th Century, Original paint with gunning wear. Dimensions: Length 16"....
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RIG OF EIGHT MASON DECOY FACTORY BLUEBILLDECOYS DETROIT, EARLY 20TH CENTURY LENGTHS APPROX. 14”. DECOYS, Detroit, Early 20th Century, Seven drakes and one hen. Dimensions: Lengths approx. 14"....
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MASON DECOY FACTORY PREMIER GRADE MALLARDHEN DECOY DETROIT, EARLY 20TH CENTURY LENGTH 17”. HEN DECOY, Detroit, Early 20th Century, Completely restored. Dimensions: Length 17"....
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MASON DECOY FACTORY PREMIER GRADE BLACKDUCK DECOY DETROIT, CIRCA 1910 LENGTH 18". DUCK DECOY Detroit, Circa 1910 Completely repainted and restored. Length 18". Dimensions: Length 18"....
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MASON PREMIER GRADE BLACK DUCK DECOYDETROIT, EARLY 20TH CENTURY LENGTH 17”., Detroit, Early 20th Century, Repainted by A.E. Crowell. Dimensions: Length 17"....
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FOUR MASON BLUEBILL DECOYS DETROIT,EARLY 20TH CENTURY LENGTHS FROM 15” TO 22”.FOUR MASON BLUEBILL DECOYS, Detroit, Early 20th Century, Together with a Wildfowler Canada goose decoy. Dimensions: Lengths...
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MASON DECOY FACTORY BRANT DECOY DETROIT,LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY LENGTH 20.25”.MASON DECOY FACTORY BRANT DECOY, Detroit, Late 19th/Early 20th Century, Challenge grade. Dimensions: Length 20.25". Provenance:...
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MASON DECOY FACTORY BLACK DUCK DECOYDETROIT, CIRCA 1910 LENGTH 18”., Detroit, Circa 1910, Premier grade. Original paint. Dimensions: Length 18"....
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DODGE FACTORY DECOY DETROIT, EARLY 20THCENTURY LENGTH 13.25".DODGE FACTORY DECOY, Detroit, Early 20th Century, In old paint. Dimensions: Length 13.25"....
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