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IMPORTANT BIDDLE-RIG GREEN-WINGED TEAL D
IMPORTANT BIDDLE-RIG GREEN-WINGED TEAL DRAKEJess Heisler (1891-1943)
Burlington, NJ, c. 1920
12 1/4 in. long
This early Biddle rig decoy is exceedingly ra...
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FLYING BRANTGeorge William McLellan (189
FLYING BRANTGeorge William McLellan (1897-1987)
Eureka, CA, c. 1941
24 in. long, 41 in. wingspan
One of only nine flying decoys originally created for thi...
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EARLY PREENING SCOTERAlbert Davids Laing
EARLY PREENING SCOTERAlbert Davids Laing (1811-1886)
New York, NY, and Stratford, CT, c. 1850
14 in. long
A hollow, turned-head decoy by the father of the...
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STANDING CANADA GOOSEJerry Mastin (1880-
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’...
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DON BALKE (B. 1933) "GREEN-WINGED TEAL"D
DON BALKE (B. 1933) "GREEN-WINGED TEAL"Don Balke (North Carolina, B. 1933) "Green-winged Teal" Signed lower left. Original Watercolor painting on Illustrat...
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"WHITE MALLARD CLUB" PINCH-BREAST PINTAI
"WHITE MALLARD CLUB" PINCH-BREAST PINTAILThe Ward Brothers
Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
Crisfield, MD, c. 1932
18 3/4 in. long
“The Ward...
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[SNUFF BOTTLES]
A Group of Auctions and
[SNUFF BOTTLES]
A Group of Auctions and Dealers' Catalogue on Snuff Bottles
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— SYDNEY L. MOSS LTD. An Exhibition of Chinese Snuff Bottles...
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13 vols. Rush, Williams & Biddle Family
13 vols. Rush, Williams & Biddle Family Books: Burns, Robert. The Works. Philadelphia, 1804. Vol. 1 (of 3) only. 12mo, contemp. sheep; worn & broken, cove...
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EXCEPTIONAL SWIMMING MERGANSERNorth Shor
EXCEPTIONAL SWIMMING MERGANSERNorth Shore, MA, c. 1890
17 1/2 in. long
This hollow swimming merganser is among the finest decoys discovered in decades. As...
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BLUEBILLCarriage House Rig
Lacon, IL, c.
BLUEBILLCarriage House Rig
Lacon, IL, c. 1880
12 1/4 in. long
A very hollow decoy, with raised upper wing delineations, originating from the Carriage Hous...
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2 vols. (Photo Illustrated Clement Bidd
2 vols. (Photo Illustrated Clement Biddle Verse): B(iddle), C(lement). Airdrie and Fugitive Pieces. Philadelphia: George Gebbie, 1872. 1st ed. 8vo, orig....
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GEORGE BIDDLE (1885-1973) "CLOWN"George
GEORGE BIDDLE (1885-1973) "CLOWN"George Biddle (American, 1885-1973) "Laughing Clown," 1948, oil and gouache painting on masonite, signed and dated. Framed...
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PEABODY-RIG REDHEAD DRAKEGeorge Augustus
PEABODY-RIG REDHEAD DRAKEGeorge Augustus Peabody (1831-1929) Rig
Danvers, MA, c. 1850
15 3/4 in. long
This very early and exceptional hollow redhead drake...
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EARLY PREENING GREEN-WINGED TEALChase Li
EARLY PREENING GREEN-WINGED TEALChase Littlejohn (1853-1943)
Redwood City, CA, c. 1885
10 in. long
“A more interesting fellow than Chase Littlejohn has pr...
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GOLDEN PLOVERMr. Webster
Nantucket, MA,
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...
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THORNE-RIG PEEPEdwin Thorne (1861-1935)
THORNE-RIG PEEPEdwin Thorne (1861-1935) Rig
Jamaica Bay, Long Island, NY, c. 1900
7 3/4 in. long
This decoy descended through the Thorne family to the pas...
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THREE LITHOGRAPHS OF NATIVE AMERICANS FO
THREE LITHOGRAPHS OF NATIVE AMERICANS FORM MCKENNEY AND HALL’S “INDIAN TRIBES OF NORTH AMERICA”, C. 1830S, AFTER DRAWINGS BY C. B. KING; E.C. BIDDLE AND KE...
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GEORGE BIDDLE (1885-1973) 'FIRE IN THE N
GEORGE BIDDLE (1885-1973) 'FIRE IN THE NIGHT'Framed oil on canvas painting, "Fire in the Night," signed lower right Biddle (George Biddle, Pennsylvania, Ca...
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CASHWELL-RIG MALLARDPeoria, IL, c. 1920
CASHWELL-RIG MALLARDPeoria, IL, c. 1920
17 1/2 in. long
An Illinois River mallard from the famous Cashwell rig and so branded with the "CJC." This bird fe...
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THE O'BRIEN CHAMBERS WOOD DUCKThomas Cha
THE O'BRIEN CHAMBERS WOOD DUCKThomas Chambers (1860-1948)
Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada, c. 1900
15 in. long
“There are few, if any, areas in North America...
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EARLY BLACK DUCKAlbert Davids Laing (181
EARLY BLACK DUCKAlbert Davids Laing (1811-1886)
New York, NY and Stratford, CT, c. 1835
16 1/4 in. long
The age and construction of this decoy are notable...
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BLUEBILL HENGus Rogers (1892-1938)
Alexa
BLUEBILL HENGus Rogers (1892-1938)
Alexandria Bay, NY, c. 1935
14 1/2 in. long
This carving bears a brass tag on the underside inscribed "From rig of Dona...
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WOOD DUCKMalcolm B. Parks (1872-1957) ri
WOOD DUCKMalcolm B. Parks (1872-1957) rig
Prince Edward County, Ontario, c. 1910
12 1/2 in. long
This exceedingly rare and refined woody is one of only tw...
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STANDING GOOSEMichael Vallero (1906-1992
STANDING GOOSEMichael Vallero (1906-1992) (attr.)
Spring Valley, IL, c. 1920
27 1/2 in. long
This iron-headed field goose is stamped "DWV" for the rig of...
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Ben E. Green Politician & Colonel Unpubl
Ben E. Green Politician & Colonel Unpublished Handwritten Memoirs & Related Ephemera 406pp manuscript; 2 pamphlets. Ca 1900. It never ceases to amaze how s...
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EGYPTIAN GLAZED FAIENCE WINGED SCARAB MU
EGYPTIAN GLAZED FAIENCE WINGED SCARAB MUMMY ORNAMENTSEgypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A set of mold-formed faience or...
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RIG OF SEVEN GOLDEN PLOVERCoffin Family
RIG OF SEVEN GOLDEN PLOVERCoffin Family
Nantucket, MA, c. 1870
9 1/4 in. long
“Birds of a feather flock together." An important aspect of a decoy's functi...
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BAILEY BANKS BIDDLE INLAID CLOCK: Chimin
BAILEY BANKS BIDDLE INLAID CLOCK: Chiming mantel clock in wood case with delicate floral swag inlay. Metal dial is trademarked ''Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co....
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KRIDER & BIDDLE STERLING SILVER MASTPair
KRIDER & BIDDLE STERLING SILVER MASTPair of American Renaissance Sterling Silver Master Salt Cellars, Krider & Biddle, Philadelphia, act. 1858 - c. 1870, f...
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AMERICAN SILVER: TWENTY-FIVE TWISTED HAN
AMERICAN SILVER: TWENTY-FIVE TWISTED HANDLE STERLING, COIN AND TESTED SILVER BY CLARK & BIDDLE, WILLIAM DURGIN, JAMES CALDWELL, GORH...AMERICAN SILVER: Twe...
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14K YELLOW GOLD BAILEY, BANKS & BIDDLE W
14K YELLOW GOLD BAILEY, BANKS & BIDDLE WATCH14K YELLOW GOLD BAILEY, BANKS & BIDDLE WATCH, stamped 14K on inside back case cover yellow gold manual wind wat...
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SET OF FOUR GORHAM SILVER CANDLESTICKS,
SET OF FOUR GORHAM SILVER CANDLESTICKS, A PAIR OF BAILEY, BANKS & BIDDLE SILVER LOW CANDLESTICKS AND ANOTHER SIMILAR PAIRSET OF FOUR GORHAM SILVER CANDLEST...
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BAILEY BANKS & BIDDLE CO. DOUBLE CARRIAG
BAILEY BANKS & BIDDLE CO. DOUBLE CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH BAROMETER AND COMPASSBAILEY BANKS & BIDDLE CO. DOUBLE CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH BAROMETER AND COMPASS, ename...
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GEORGE BIDDLE, (1885-1973), "PORTRAIT OF
GEORGE BIDDLE, (1885-1973), "PORTRAIT OF ABRAHAM WALKOWITZ," 1943, OIL ON CANVAS LAID TO WAXED CANVAS, 40" H X 30" WGeorge Biddle, (1885-1973) "Portrait...
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A BAILEY, BANKS, BIDDLE & CO. STERLING S
A BAILEY, BANKS, BIDDLE & CO. STERLING SILVER TEA SETA Bailey, Banks, Biddle & Co. sterling silver tea set, 20th Century Each stamped with maker's mark:...
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Three Sets of American Copper Mudge Cann
Three Sets of American Copper Mudge Canners
Biddle-Gaumer Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Late 19th Century
comprising one two-cylinder set, one three...
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