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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 HUMPBACK BLACK DUCKThe Ward Brothe
EARLY HUMPBACK BLACK DUCKThe Ward Brothers
Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
Crisfield, MD, 1921
17 in. long
“Stephen W. Ward (1895-1976) and...
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IMPORTANT PINTAIL DRAKEAndrew A. Tull (1
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...
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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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"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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GRAND CURLEWCharles Sumner Bunn (1865-19
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 publi...
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Large and Opulent Two Hundred Sixty-Nine
Large and Opulent Two Hundred Sixty-Nine-Piece Cased Set of Gorham's "Imperial Chrysanthemum" Sterling Silver Gilt Flatware, the pattern introduced in 189...
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EARLY HOLLOW FOLGER GOLDEN PLOVERFolger
EARLY HOLLOW FOLGER GOLDEN PLOVERFolger Family
Nantucket, MA, c. 1840
11 in. long
“Nantucket decoys are hard to come by and historically they are of great...
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EARLY HOLLOW GOLDEN PLOVER WITH RAISED W
EARLY HOLLOW GOLDEN PLOVER WITH RAISED WING TIPSFolger Family
Nantucket, MA, c. 1840
9 in. long
“To me,” wrote Donal C. O’Brien Jr. “...these are the grea...
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THE MACKEY-MULLER SHOURDS LONG-TAILHarry
THE MACKEY-MULLER SHOURDS LONG-TAILHarry V. Shourds (1861-1920)
Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890
13 1/2 in. long
This Shourds carving is considered one of the pinna...
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THE CHEESEMAN GOLDENEYE DRAKEVerne Chees
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...
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TIFFANY CHRYSANTHEMUM STERLING FLATWARE,
TIFFANY CHRYSANTHEMUM STERLING FLATWARE, SERVICE FOR 12...American, 1873-1891, 16 place pieces with 12 pieces each, including twelve 10 in. hollow handle k...
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TWELVE CHESAPEAKE BAY DECOYS LENGTHS FRO
TWELVE CHESAPEAKE BAY DECOYS LENGTHS FROM 13” TO 25”.TWELVE CHESAPEAKE BAY DECOYS, Ten ducks and two geese. Various makers. Dimensions: Lengths from 13"...
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IMPORTANT ANTIQUE ATLAS DU VOYAGE DE LA
IMPORTANT ANTIQUE ATLAS DU VOYAGE DE LA PEROUSE The atlas volume (atlas volume only, 2 text volumes missing, lacking, gone) from the important book "Atlas...
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TIFFANY STERLING FLATWARE SET, 214 PIECE
TIFFANY STERLING FLATWARE SET, 214 PIECES, FITTED CASEAmerican, 20th century, English King pattern including twelve 9-1/4 in. hollow handle knives, stainle...
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STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SERVICE, S.KIRK
STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SERVICE, S.KIRK & SON, USA very fine and near complete one hundred and ninety-eight piece antique sterling silver flatware service...
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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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THE HARMON RUNNING COBB CURLEWNathan F.
THE HARMON RUNNING COBB CURLEWNathan F. Cobb Jr. (1825-1905)
Cobb Island, VA, c. 1880
15 1/2 in. long
“Every Nathan Cobb decoy had its own natural pose. E...
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TWELVE BOOKS ON FISH DECOYS: To Include:
TWELVE BOOKS ON FISH DECOYS: To Include: 1) Hooked on Wood: An Exhibition at the Center for Art and Wood in Philadelphia 2012, signed by the curator and ex...
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SERVICE FOR 12 ITALIAN SILVER FLATWARE,
SERVICE FOR 12 ITALIAN SILVER FLATWARE, FITTED CASEPadova, 20th century, attributed to Buccellati-Clementi in the St. Mark pattern, scalloped trifid handle...
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TWO CHESAPEAKE BAY DECOYS 20TH CENTURY L
TWO CHESAPEAKE BAY DECOYS 20TH CENTURY LENGTHS 12” AND 15”.TWO CHESAPEAKE BAY DECOYS, 20th Century, A bluebill drake and a canvasback drake. Dimensions:...
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PAIR OF PAINTED TEAL DRAKE DECOYS, UPPER
PAIR OF PAINTED TEAL DRAKE DECOYS, UPPER CHESAPEAKE BAY, MARYLAND, CA. 1930Pair of Painted Teal Drake Decoys, Upper Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, ca. 1930, le...
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USS Yankee Naval Cruiser on the Cuban Bl
USS Yankee Naval Cruiser on the Cuban Blockade 1898 Crewmembers' Hand-Carved Board Lot features unique board hand carved with names of members of the USS Y...
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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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THE MACKEY-MULLER SHOURDS MERGANSERHarry
THE MACKEY-MULLER SHOURDS MERGANSERHarry V. Shourds (1861-1920)
Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890
15 3/4 in. long
“Shourds is one of the acknowledged master makers o...
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THE SAFFORD SLEEPING GOOSECharles A. Saf
THE SAFFORD SLEEPING GOOSECharles A. Safford (1877-1957)
Newburyport, MA, c. 1920
24 ½ in. long
“It leaps into the pantheon of the greatest American goose...
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One Hundred Fifty-Two-Piece Reed and Bar
One Hundred Fifty-Two-Piece Reed and Barton Sterling Silver "Francis I" Flatware Service, for twelve persons, the pattern introduced in 1907, the service...
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WALLACE STERLING SILVER CUTLERY SERVICEA
WALLACE STERLING SILVER CUTLERY SERVICEA fine early 20th century American sterling silver one hundred and forty-four piece dinner & luncheon cutlery servic...
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J. EUGENE GARDNER (AMERICAN 1904-1999) P
J. EUGENE GARDNER (AMERICAN 1904-1999) PLEASURE BOATS ON THE BAY AND SAILBOAT REGATTA, CHESAPEAKE BAY, PAIR OIL, EACH FRAME: 19 X 24 INJ. Eugene Gardner (A...
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After J. C. Schetky and R. Paton (Britis
After J. C. Schetky and R. Paton (British, 18th and 19th century) Five maritime war scenes: four by J. C. Schetky (1778-1874), published by Smith, Elder &...
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Books: Duck decoys Starr George Ross. DE
Books: Duck decoys Starr George Ross. DECOYS OF THE ATLANTIC FLYWAY. New York: Winchester Press 1974. With dustjacket signed by author on first title page;...
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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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CANVASBACK PAIRWilliam Heverin (1860-195
CANVASBACK PAIRWilliam Heverin (1860-1951)
Charlestown, MD, c. 1920
15 1/2 in. long
This pair represents two of the maker's best decoys known to exist. Th...
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One Hundred Sixty-One Pieces of Sterling
One Hundred Sixty-One Pieces of Sterling Silver "Francis I" Flatware, the pattern introduced in 1907, by Reed and Barton, Taunton, Massachusetts, includin...
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Fine and Extensive One Hundred and Sixty
Fine and Extensive One Hundred and Sixty-Nine-Piece Set of Hand-Crafted Stone Associates Sterling Silver Flatware, 1957-1975, by Ernest W. Lehtonen, Gardn...
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REED & BARTON "LOVE DISARMED" FLATWARE,
REED & BARTON "LOVE DISARMED" FLATWARE, 132PC Reed & Barton, one hundred and thirty-two piece "Love Disarmed" (designed by Charles Augustus Bennett; patter...
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