41 bird calls: wood, cane, plastic,41 bird calls: wood, cane, plastic, duck and goose calls, including works by Paul Kingyon, O.W. Clowers, Thomas McCann, Marc Ackerman, limited edition Parker-Frost knife, Wenger Field & Stream watch, three bore gauges, three call holders, 19 reeds and 11 instructional cassette tapes on duck and goose calling; detailed list available. Calls in excellent condition, many appear to be unused. Estate of the Late Forest Wells, Jr., Owensboro, Kentucky
82 game bird calls: duck, goose82 game bird calls: duck, goose and turkey calls, 58 wooden including works by Alvin Taylor, Paul Kingyon, Crooks, Ken Martin, Harlan and Terry Norris, four cane calls, 20 plastic calls, most mid to late 20th century; detailed photographs and descriptions not available for this lot. Many unused, some in original boxes. Estate of the Late Forest Wells, Jr.
SEVEN WOODEN CALLS. Second halfSEVEN WOODEN CALLS. Second half 20th century. "J. Hoosier", "CCC", "__ Goose Call, Lake Charles, LA", "LL Bean", "Dick", "Black Duck, Crow" and "Green Head, La Salle, Ill, Crow Call".
A Canada goose decoy, approximatelyA Canada goose decoy, approximately 55cm long
FIVE WOODEN CALLS. Second halfFIVE WOODEN CALLS. Second half 20th century. Two "Sure Shot Goose Call, Groves, Texas", and one "Thomas World Famous Game Call" with partial paper label. Together with two Sears crow calls in original containers. One includes original instructions.
Canada Goose Decoy American, midCanada Goose Decoy American, mid 20th century, hissing position, feather decoration, roughly hewn, original paint, 9 x 33 in.,
MINIATURE FLYING GOOSEWilliam PaulMINIATURE FLYING GOOSEWilliam Paul Riggin Jr. (1925-2006)
Crisfield, MD, 1964
15 in. wingspan
A well-executed one-third-size calling goose on the wing with the maker's name and date signed on the underside.
Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Private Collection, Maryland
Tin over wood silhouette of a CanadianTin over wood silhouette of a Canadian goose used as a decoy for goose hunting early 20th c.18"x33"
Canada Goose Decoy attributed toCanada Goose Decoy attributed to Mil
Canada goose decoy, canvas andCanada goose decoy, canvas and wire, wooden head and neck in hissing position, attributed to Joe Hayman, Corolla, North Carolina, 26 in. Neck separations, scattered repaint, abrasions,
GROUP OF WOODEN DUCK CALLS. SecondGROUP OF WOODEN DUCK CALLS. Second half 20th century. Unmarked. One has original red paint. Two missing stoppers. Varying wear.
CANADA GOOSE DECOYBy Holger G.CANADA GOOSE DECOYBy Holger G. Smith of Mattapoisett Massachusetts. Signed and branded on bottom.
2 Duck & Game Calls early horn2 Duck & Game Calls early horn example and a wooden turkey call by O.P. Holder 6'' & 9''.
Early Decoy of a Canadian GooseEarly Decoy of a Canadian Goose carved & painted wood with tin wings 9'' wingspan 11'' long.
Two Canada goose decoys 21" l.Two Canada goose decoys 21" l. ?
CANADA GOOSE DECOY MARKED DUXBURYCANADA GOOSE DECOY MARKED DUXBURY Vintage Carved and Painted Calling Canada Goose, with upturned head, craquelure surface, incised "JJS, Duxbury" on base, 22 1/4" high, 21 1/2" x 6 3/4". Surface wear.
COLLECTION OF FOURTEEN EARLY FACTORYCOLLECTION OF FOURTEEN EARLY FACTORY DUCK CALLS Circa 1950s and 1960s, duck calls commonly used on the Mississippi Flyway.
C.W. Grubbs Illustrated Card withC.W. Grubbs Illustrated Card with Duck Call Image ca 1883.
SIX DUCK CALLS INCLUDING OLT. SecondSIX DUCK CALLS INCLUDING OLT. Second half 20th century. Most bakelite or fiberglass. "P.S. Olt, Pekin, Ill. Regular Pheasant Call. Model No. 0-32". "The Wright Call, Fiberglass Goose", and partial wood "Herter's". Together with three unmarked. Some wear.
AMERICAN STONE CARVED GOOSE. ProbablyAMERICAN STONE CARVED GOOSE. Probably 1st half-20th century. Honking goose with worn original white paint and glass marble eyes and wire legs. 10.75"h. 20"l.
CANADA GOOSE DECOY. American CANADA GOOSE DECOY. American 20th century. Hollow carving with original paint. 21 1/2''l.
Hollow preening Canadian gooseHollow preening Canadian goose decoy with old dry surface, 9"h x 23"l
OVERSIZED DUCK CALLFaulk’s GameOVERSIZED DUCK CALLFaulk’s Game Calls
Lake Charles, LA
12 in. long
A jumbo promotional call by Faulk’s Game Calls, which was established over fifty years ago by “Dud,” Faulk’s father, who was a professional guide and World Champion goose caller.
Original condition with light wear.
Provenance: Robert Shisler Collection
Carved Canadian goose, 6 1/2"hCarved Canadian goose, 6 1/2"h x 26"l, together with two duck decoys
ABSTRACT BRONZE SCULPTURE OF AABSTRACT BRONZE SCULPTURE OF A GOOSE 20th century; indistinctly signed in the cast, 10 3/4 in. H., 13 in. L.
CANADA GOOSE BY JOSEPH LINCOLNCANADA GOOSE BY JOSEPH LINCOLN A superb example of a swimming Canada goose. This bird has a very delicate feathering pattern (the stippling is heavier on most of his geese), and delineations on its wing tips, something almost never seen on geese. Overall wonderful example worthy of any collection. Unsigned. Identified as "CANADA GOOSE" in pencil on bottom.
6" long.
Surface original and excellent in all respects.
LG CANADIAN GOOSE PAINTED WOODLG CANADIAN GOOSE PAINTED WOOD SILHOUETTE DECOY United States,20th CenturyPrimitive two dimensional decoy of a Canadian goose for hunting, retains original paint.
CANADA GOOSE DECOY. American CANADA GOOSE DECOY. American early 20th century hardwood. Carved life-size goose with original working paint. Age splits. 22''l. Ex Charles Momchilov (Ohio).
Xavier de Callatay (American/NewXavier de Callatay (American/New Orleans, 1932-1999) "Goose", 1961, watercolor, paper is positioned atop a linen backing, signed and dated in pencil lower right "Xavier de Callatay 1961", sight 15-1/2" x 18-1/2". Glazed and framed.
A contemporary artisan carved andA contemporary artisan carved and painted wood goose figure, on bottom: stamped Millennium Carving Special Collectors Edition, Bob Gilly Gilman, signed and dated Gilly 9/01 Canada Goose, etched #1/00RG. 8.5”H x 18.5”W x 7.5”D Condition: slight loss to beak CT Transfer Fee $20
MINIATURE CANADA AND SNOW GOOSEWendellMINIATURE CANADA AND SNOW GOOSEWendell Gilley (1904-1983)
Southwest Harbor, ME, c. 1960
5 in. tall
Two geese on signed driftwood bases.
Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Private Collection, Northeast Harbor, Maine
Canada goose decoy, roughly carvedCanada goose decoy, roughly carved with hollow body, base with large chain, 11 x 22 in. Large losses, repainted areas, repair to bill.
Two 20th C. carvings of geese Two 20th C. carvings of geese one signed ''H. Sloan Me''; the larger signed ''E. Strick '87'' 19'' l.; and a painted sheet metal goose on stake 25'' l.
MINIATURE FLYING GOOSERuss P. BurrMINIATURE FLYING GOOSERuss P. Burr (1887-1955)
Hingham, MA, 1947
7 1/4 in. tall
An alighting Canada goose carving with the maker's signature and date on the bottom.
Original paint with light wear. Touch-up to reset bill and wing tips.
Provenance: Michael Boxer Collection
GOOSE SILHOUETTE DECOYA large sheetGOOSE SILHOUETTE DECOYA large sheet iron Canada Goose silhouette decoy in feeding position. Weathered with some original paint, mid 20th century. (Staged in Pridham's backyard.) H: 24"; L: 54". Field Collection.
ANONYMOUS EARLY SLEEPING GOOSEANONYMOUS EARLY SLEEPING GOOSE Back Bay, circa 1920, carved and painted wood, tack eyes.