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1 REDHEAD DRAKE by the Mason Decoy Company, Detroit, Mi. Early standard
grade, glass eye grade. Very old working paint identified by attached tag with
notation: “Repainted by Ira Hudson and John Hillman.” Structurally sound,
retaining bottom pad weight and Hillman sale tag. 200-300
2 PAIR OF BUFFLEHEADS by Charles R. Birdsall, Pt. Pleasant, N.J. Unused
condition, hollow carved. Branded "CRB" on both. Both signed on bottoms.
Excellent original paint and condition. 300-500
2A BUFFLEHEAD DRAKE by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Pt. Pleasant, N.J.
Excellent original paint and unused condition. Some minor blemishes. Painted by
William Keim. Signed and dated 1976. Structurally sound with head turned
slightly left. Ice groove and wing separation. 200-300
3 PINTAIL DRAKE by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Pt. Pleasant, N.J. Near-mint
original unused condition with paint by William Keim. Signed under bill and on
bottom. Inserted metal sprig tail. 300-400
4 PINTAIL DRAKE by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Pt. Pleasant, N.J. Near-mint
original paint by William Keim. Retains Wildfowler ink stamp on bottom with
artist's signature under bill. Structurally sound condition. 300-400
5 CANVASBACK HEN by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Pt. Pleasant, N.J. Unused
condition with paint by William Keim. Signed under bill and bottom. Structurally
sound with relief-carved tail feathers and raised, stipple paint. Together with
a RED-BREASTED MERGANSER HEN by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Pt. Pleasant,
N.J., in unused condition with paint by William Keim. Structurally good
condition with repair to bill crack. Signed under bill and on bottom. 200-400
6 MALLARD DRAKE AND HEN by the Barnegat Bay Decoy Company, Pt. Pleasant, N.J.
Both unrigged and in unused original paint. The drake is heat-treated. Drake
retains Barnegat Bay label and signed by Fredrick C. Brown and dated 1981.
200-400
7 TWO GREENWING TEAL. The first is by the Barnegat Bay Decoy Company, Pt.
Pleasant, N.J., in near-mint original paint and unused condition. Retains John
Hillman sale tag. The second is by Birdsall Decoys in near-mint condition.
Hollow carved with full keel. 200-300
8 MALLARD DRAKE by Glenn Cooke in near-mint unused paint and condition. Hollow
carved, retains bottom pad weigh t. Signed on bottom. Together with a
RED-BREASTED MERGANSER DRAKE by Art Birdsall, Lovelandtown, N.J., in near-mint
unused paint and condition. Signed on bottom. 200-300
9 TWO RED-BREASTED MERGANSER DRAKES by Barnegat Bay Decoys, Pt. Pleasant, N.J.
Both in unused original paint and condition. One is antiqued. Both signed on
bottoms and dated 1981. 200-300
9A PINTAIL DRAKE by Barnegat Bay Decoy Company, Pt. Pleasant, N.J. Near-mint
original paint and unused condition. Hollow carved. Signed by Fredrick C. Brown,
Jr. and dated 1981. Retains rare original Barnegat Bay ink stamp with wood duck
head. 200-300
9B PREENING MALLALRD DRAKE by the Barnegat Bay Decoy Company, Pt. Pleasant, N.J.
Excellent original paint in unused condition with some minor scuffs. Hollow
carved, structurally sound. Very unusual preening position. Barnegat Bay Decoy
Company business card taped to bottom. 200-300
9C MERGANSER DRAKE by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Babylon, N.Y. Excellent
original paint, antiqued. Structurally sound, unrigged. Wildfowler brand with
ink signature on bottom. Together with a BRANT, in original antiqued paint. Good
structural condition. Branded Wildfowler and signed and dated 1982. 200-300
10 SHOVELLER DRAKE by Chip Allsopp, Pt. Pleasant, N.J. Near-mint original paint
and unused condition. Hollow carved with full keel. Together with a RED-BREASTED
MERGANSER DRAKE by Chip Allsopp, in excellent original paint and unused
condition. Repair to bill. 200-300
11 PAIR OF HOODED MERGANSERS by J.P. Hand, Cape May, N.J. Near-mint original
paint and unused condition. Both structurally sound and hollow carved. Round
inlet bottom weights. Both branded "JP HAND" on bottom. 200-300
12 OLD SQUAW DRAKE by John Hamilton, Cedar Run, N.J. Near-mint original paint
and unused condition. Hollow carved with inlet bottom weight. Branded "J
HAMILTON". Retains original John Hillman sale tag and staple. 200-300
13 OLD SQUAW DRAKE by Jamie Hand, Cape May, N.J. Original paint in unused
condition. Hollow carved and branded "J HAND." Together with a MALLARD DRAKE by
Bob Seabrook, in original unused paint. Hollow carved in a swimming position
with open bill. 200-300
14 EARLY RED-BREASTED MERGANSER HEN by Hurley Conklin, Manahawkin, N.J.
Near-mint original paint and unused condition. Hollow carved with inlet weight.
Structurally good with old repair to crack in neck. Signed and branded. Together
with a REDHEAD DRAKE by Hurley Conklin in near-mint original paint. Hollow
carved. Signed and dated March 1983. 300-500
15 WOOD DUCK HEN by William Cranmer, Beach Haven, N.J. Near-mint original paint
and unused condition. Head turned slightly left. Deep ice groove on back. Signed
and dated 1977 on bottom. 600-800
16 WOOD DUCK DRAKE by William Cranmer, Beach Haven, N.J. Near-mint original
paint and unused condition. Head turned slightly right. Deep relief wing
separation and upswept tail. Signed and dated 1975 on bottom. 700-900
17 WIDGEON DRAKE by J.J. West, Bordentown, N.J. Near-mint original paint and
unused condition. Hollow carved with head turned slightly right. Raised, crossed
wing tips and fluted tail. Signed and dated 1969 on bottom. 700-900
18 BROADBILL DRAKE by Eugene "Dipper" Ortley, Pt. Pleasant, N.J. Original paint
with small areas of touch-up. Structurally excellent, hollow carved. Retains
bottom pad weight. Branded "JAH." Retains original John Hillman sales tag and
staple. From John Hillman’s personal shooting rig. 200-300
19 BLACK DUCK by H.V. Shourds, Tuckerton, N.J. Very old working scratch-feather
paint with possible restoration to head. Structurally very good with inlet
bottom weight. Hollow carved. Retains John Hillman sales tag with staple.
300-500
20 DRAKE AND HEN BLUEBILL by J.C. Parker, Parkertown, N.J . Both with old
working paint and in good structural condition. Bottom pad weights. Both hollow
carved. Drake with John Hillman sales tag. 200-300
21 HALF-SIZE MALLARD DRAKE attributed to Ken Harris, Woodville, N.Y. Excellent
original paint with minor blemishes. Bottom lined with felt. Structurally sound
condition. 200-300
22 HALF-SIZE CANVASBACK by Steve Ward, Crisfield, Md. Excellent original paint,
structurally sound with typical bottom check. Head turned slightly left with ice
groove. Stipple-painted back. Inscription on bottom: "Made by Steve Ward,
Crisfield, Md. 1965." 600-800
23 ONE-THIRD SIZE MALLARD DRAKE by John Hillman, Sea Girt N.J. Excellent
original paint and antiqued condition. Extremely rare carving for this decoy
enthusiast. Signed on bottom by maker and bears the original sales tag and
staple. Together with a MINIATURE CANVASBACK DRAKE by Jess Urie, Rock Hall, Md.
All original with minor blemishes. 200-300
23A BLACK DUCK by Eugene "Dipper" Ortley, Lovelandtown, N. J. Old working paint,
structurally good condition. Hollow carved. Together with a BLUEBILL DRAKE by
Joe Tom Cranmer, in old working paint and good structural condition. Hollow.
200-300
24 MALLARD DRAKE from the Illinois River, similar to the work of Bert Graves.
Old working paint with comb painting detail. Structurally very good with repair
to crack in neck. Sleeping position. 300-400
25 PINTAIL DRAKE by Miles Hancock, Chincoteague, Va. Appears to be in good
original paint with possible over-paint to white areas. Structurally sound,
retaining bottom lead weight and rigging wire. 200-300
26 MALLARD DRAKE from Michigan, in very good original paint with touch-up to
green area of head. Raised relief wing carving with double metal tail insert.
Structurally excellent. Head turned slightly right. Bottom keel removed. Branded
"DWH" and "HALL." 200-300
27 BLUEBILL DRAKE by Bill Joeckel, Long Island, N.Y. Weathered original paint,
structurally sound condition. Bottom weight removed. Signed by maker and dated
1955. Starr collection stamp. Branded "JOECKEL" on bottom. 200-300
28 BUFFLEHEAD DRAKE possibly by a member of the Hudson family, Chincoteague, Va.
Near-mint unused paint and condition. Open-mouth carving with fluted, carved
tail. Pencil inscription, "ICH", on bottom. 100-200
29 RED-BREASTED MERGANSER DRAKE by John Paxton, Creeds, Va. Weathered original
paint, structurally sound condition. Horsehair comb and lead bottom weight.
Together with a BUFFLEHEAD DRAKE by Charles Fish, Chincoteague, Va., in
weathered original paint. 200-300
30 PAIR OF WOOD DUCKS by Ralph Malpage, London, Ontario. Near-mint original
paint and unused condition. Hen is structurally sound. Drake with crack in neck.
Both with deep relief carving and turned heads. Signed and dated on bottoms.
300-500
31 GREEN WING TEAL DRAKE by George Cooke, Toms River, N.J. Near-mint original
paint and unused condition. Wing tip detail. Branded "GHC" on bottom. Together
with a GREEN WING TEAL attributed to Finley in good original paint. Partial loss
to bill tip. Seam separation on back where hollowed. 100-200
32 BROADBILL DRAKE by Bob McGuire, Pt. Pleasant, N.J. Near-mint original paint
and unused condition. Detailed feather carving. Hollow construction. Signed by
maker. Together with a BUFFLEHEAD DRAKE by Bob McGuire in near-mint original
paint and unused condition. Hollow carved, and signed by maker. 200-300
33 SLEEPING BLUEBILL DRAKE probably from the Crisfield, Md. area. Weathered
original paint, weathered to wood in areas. Balsa construction. Bottom keel
removed. 200-300
34 BLUE WING TEAL DRAKE by the Herter's Decoy Factory, Waseca, Mn. Near-mint
original paint and unused condition. Branded "Herter's Inc. 1893" on bottom.
100-200
35 BLUE WING TEAL DRAKE, probably New York state or Canada. Excellent original
paint with relief-carved wings and fluted tail. Body with tick carving and head
with feather detail. Round lead weights inlet into bottom. Bears John Hillman
sales tag. 200-300
36 WOOD DUCK DRAKE by Sue and Joe Fulcher, Morehead City, N.C. Near-mint
original paint and unused condition. Unrigged, solid construction. Signed on
bottom. 100-200
37 TWO BUFFLEHEAD DRAKES, the first by Ed Green, Baltimore, Md. The second is by
J. Williams, Jr., Belleplain, N.J. Both in near-mint original paint and unused
condition. One is in a preening position. Both structurally sound. Both signed.
100-200
38 GROUP OF THREE COMPETITION BUFFLEHEADS, all in near-mint original paint and
unused condition. The first is by Stanley Szewczyk, Wallington, N.J. The second
is by Dick Armstrong. The third is a sleeping hen by Bill Card. All signed by
makers. 300-500
38A DECORATIVE CANVASBACK DRAKE by Malcolm J. Robinson, Jr., Ship Bottom, N.J.
Highly detailed carving in excellent original paint with minor drip stain to
back and side. Structurally sound with detailed wing carving and fluted tail.
Excellent detail to head and bill. Signed and dated 1981. 150-250
39 BARROWS GOLDENEYE by Gerri Butcher, Hightstown, N.J. Near-mint original paint
with highly detailed wing and tail carving. Head turned slightly right. Signed
and dated 1978 on bottom. 200-300
40 CROW by H.V. Shourds, Seaville, N.J., in excellent original paint and unused
condition. Structurally sound with split tail. Mounted on wood base with two
wood dowels. Branded "H.V. SHOURDS" on bottom of decoy. Together with a BLACK
DUCK by Ross Shourds, Ocean View, N.J., in near-mint original paint and unused
condition . Scratch-feather painting. Branded on bottom. 200-300
41 GREENWING TEAL DRAKE by Bob Seabrook, Absecon, N.J. Very good original paint
with some wear and sap bleeding. Structurally good with open check running
length of bottom of decoy. Branded "SEABROOK." Together with a BUFFLEHEAD DRAKE
by Glenn Cooke, Manasquan, N.J., in near-mint unused condition. Hollow carved.
Branded "GHC" on bottom. 200-300
42 DRAKE AND HEN MERGANSER by Frank Dobbins, Jonesport, Me. Both in excellent
original paint and unused condition. Both structurally sound. Both signed on
bottoms. 200-300
43 BRANT by William Geonne, King City, Ca. Original paint showing some minor
scuffs. Structurally sound in a swimming position. Hollow carved with deep ice
groove on back and full bottom keel. Branded "WRG" and "HALL" on bottom. 100-150
44 GOLDENEYE DRAKE, probably New York State, in excellent original paint.
Structurally sound with swing pendulum weight. Together with a BLACK DUCK by
Ralf and Roy Coykendall. Excellent original paint and condition. According to
attached note, this decoy was made as an experimental decoy ca. 1956-57. 200-300
45 TWO BLACK DUCKS by Jim Pierce, Havre de Grace, Md. Both in near-mint original
paint and unused condition. One is a sleeper, branded and signed. The second is
branded with John Hillman sales tag attached. 200-300
46 DRAKE AND HEN CANVASBACK by R. Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Md. The hen
is an early decoy with weathered original paint. Some wear to wood in tail area.
Weight removed. The drake is in good original paint with minor body checks.
Weight removed. Label dated 1960. 300-500
47 PEEP by Hurley Conklin, Manahawkin, N.J. Near-mint original paint and
condition. An early carving by this maker with split tail and feather detail
paint. Mounted on a wood base. The decoy is signed "H. Conklin." 100-200
48 PAIR OF REDHEADS by Jim Pierce, Havre de Grace, Md. Excellent original paint
and unused condition. Both with original ring, staple and bottom weight. Both
branded on bottoms. Small chip to tail of hen. 100-200
49 BROADBILL DRAKE by Charlie Bryant, Middle River, Md. Excellent original paint
and unused condition. Retains ring, staple and bottom weight, and original John
Hillman retail tag. Together with a BLUEBILL DRAKE, Upper Bay, in old working
paint and structurally sound condition. 300-500
50 WIDGEON DRAKE attributed to Bob McGaw, Havre de Grace, Md. Excellent old
working paint and structurally sound condition. Retains dog-bone weight, ring
and staple. Together with a GOLDENEYE HEN by McGaw in very old working paint.
Structurally good with old bill repair. Retains dog-bone weight, ring and
staple. 300-400
51 PAIR OF CANVASBACKS by Norris Pratt, Kemblesville, Pa. Both in excellent
original paint with minor scuffs. Both structurally very good with seam
separation and crack to base of hen's neck. Both retain rings, staples and
weights. Drake signed with dedication. Dated 1974. 300-500
52 PAIR OF BLUEBILLS by Jimmy Pierce, Havre de Grace, Md. Both in very good
original paint with minor flaking to neck bases. An early work by this carver.
Structurally very good condition. Retains ring, staple and weight. Both branded
"HOG." 200-300
53 TWO CANVASBACK DRAKES. The first is an early canvasback drake in original
paint showing signs of wear. Retains ring, staple and weight. Stamped "CSM" on
bottom. Together with an early drake in old working paint, possibly by Sam
Barnes. Retains weight, ring and staple, and Starr collection stamp. 300-500
54 PAIR OF SUSQUEHANNA RIVER CANVASBACKS from the rig of John A. Heffner, High
Rock, Pa. Appears to be old working paint, some possibly the original. Both
retain bottom weights and partial rigging. Structurally good with stress cracks
in hen's head. 200-300
55 REDHEAD DRAKE attributed to Capt. Jess Urie, Rock Hall, Md. Old working paint
and good structural condition with neck crack. Weight removed. Together with a
very early CANVASBACK DRAKE from the Upper Bay in old working paint with tack
eyes. Neck repairs and bill chip. 100-200
56 GROUP OF THREE UPPER BAY DECOYS, consisting of a HEN TEAL, in near-mint,
unused condition. Also, a MALLARD DRAKE from the Mitchell shop, in original
weathered paint with weight removed. MALLARD DRAKE, restored condition. 100-200
57 RED-BREASTED MERGANSER DRAKE by Norris Pratt, Kemblesville, Pa. Near-mint
original paint by Bobby Coleman, Chestertown, Md. Structurally sound and
unrigged. Signed on bottom by both artists. Small paint chip to top of head.
200-300
58 UNUSUAL TEAL, possibly Louisiana, in original weathered paint with some
scuffs. Structurally good with single relief-carved wing. Head turned sharply
right. The bill is inlet through the head. 100-200
59 UNUSUAL MALLARD HEN, possibly Canadian, in original paint showing minor wear.
Hollow construction with bottom board. Retains bottom weight. Ink inscription:
"BILL MILLER, 1937." 200-300
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60 TWO BRANT by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Pt. Pleasant, N.J. Very good
original paint and structurally good condition. Both balsa construction,
oversized models. Both with full bottom keels and iron bar weights. Both
branded. 200-300 One Shown
61 TWO BRANT by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Pt. Pleasant, N.J. Very good
original paint and structurally good condition. Both balsa construction,
oversized models. Both with full bottom keels and iron bar weights. Both
branded. 200-300
62 TWO BRANT by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Pt. Pleasant, N.J. Very good
original paint and structurally good condition. Both balsa construction,
oversized models. Both with full bottom keels and iron bar weights. Both
branded. 200-300
63 TWO BRANT by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Pt. Pleasant, N.J. Very good
original paint and structurally good condition. Both balsa construction,
oversized models. Both with full bottom keels and iron bar weights. Both
branded. 200-300
64 TWO BRANT by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Pt. Pleasant, N.J. Very good
original paint and structurally good condition. Both balsa construction,
oversized models. Both with full bottom keels and iron bar weights. Both
branded. 200-300
65 CANVASBACK DRAKE by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Old Saybrook, Ct. Good
original paint with minor wear. Structurally good with check running the length
of top. Balsa construction with keel removed. 100-200
66 CANVASBACK DRAKE by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Pt. Pleasant, N.J. Original
weathered paint, oversized balsa model with full keel. Wildfowler brand and
branded "MSH" twice. Together with a BLACK DUCK by the Wildfowler Decoy Company,
Old Saybrook, Ct., in weathered working paint. Oversized cork body with wood
bottom board and full keel. Wildfowler brand with "MSH" brand. 100-200
67 THREE DECOYS by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, including an early cork black
duck, Quogue, N.Y., in very weathered condition. Crisp brand. Also, a BLACK DUCK
constructed of laminated balsa in weathered working paint, and a WIDGEON HEN in
original weathered paint. Laminated balsa construction with full bottom keel.
200-300 Two Shown
68 BLACK DUCK by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Old Saybrook, Ct. Early example
in original paint showing minor wear. Structurally sound with full bottom keel.
"LAFAGE" written on bottom. 75-125
69 VERY EARLY MALLARD DRAKE by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Old Saybrook, Ct.
Excellent original comb painting with very minor wear. Structurally sound, solid
carved. Bottom line with red felt. See “Wildfowler Decoys” by LaFountain, Cowan,
And Sieger. 1200-1500
70 RARE AND EARLY SLEEPING CANVASBACK by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Old
Saybrook, Ct. Excellent original paint and structurally sound condition. Veryn
minor shelf rubs. This early extraordinary decoy may possibly unique. Bottom
lined with red felt. 1500-1800
71 VERY RARE AND EARLY SHOVELER DRAKE by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Old
Saybrook, Ct. Excellent original paint with very minor shelf scuffs.
Structurally sound with solid construction. The tip of the bill has been
professionally repaired. Bottom lined with red felt. 1500-1800
72 VERY EARLY PAIR OF BLUE WING TEAL by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Old
Saybrook, Ct. Both in excellent original paint with very minor shelf marks. Both
structurally excellent with professional repair to small puppy chew to hen’s
bill tip. Wildfowler decoys of the vintage are extremely rare. Refer to
“Wildfowler Decoys” by LaFountain, Cowan and Sieger. Both with red felt glued to
bottoms. Structurally sound, solid construction. 1500-2500
73 PAIR OF EXTREMELY RARE WOOD DUCKS by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Pt.
Pleasant, N.J. Near-mint original paint and hollow-carved, structurally sound
condition. Both decoys have the Wildfowler ink stamp with notation, “Wood Duck,
Special Model, Hollow Pine, 1975, Charles R. Birdsall.” 1500-1800
74 AN EXCEPTIONAL AND RARE PAIR OF WOOD DUCKS by the Wildfowler Decoy Company,
Pt. Pleasant, N.J. Near-mint original paint and unused condition. Hollow
shooting models with bottom keels. Both retain ink Wildfowler stamp and both
signed Charles R. Birdsall and dated 1975. Signed “DC” under bill. An extremely
rare pair of Wildfowlers decoys in extraordinary condition. 1500-1800
75 PAIR OF WOOD DUCKS by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Pt. Pleasant, N.J. Both
in near-mint original paint and unrigged, structurally sound condition. These
rare decoys bear the Wildfowler ink stamp, signed by Charles Birdsall and dated
1974. 1500-1800
76 PAIR OF EXTREMELY RARE RED-BREASTED MERGANSERS by the Wildfowler Decoy
Company, Pt. Pleasant, N.J. Near-mint original paint and hollow carved,
structurally sound condition. The hen with the Wildfowler ink stamp. Both signed
Charles R. Birdsall, 1975. 800-1200
77 PAIR OF BLUEBILLS by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Pt. Pleasant, N.J., in
near-mint original paint and unrigged condition. Cranmer models in excellent
structural condition. Hollow carved with carved wing detail. Raised stipple
paint. Both signed “W. KEIM” under bills and on bottoms. 600-800
78 FULL-SIZE SWAN by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Pt. Pleasant, N.J. Very good
original paint with some overall foxing. Hollow carved and structurally sound
condition. Wildfowler brand on bottom. Very few of these rare hollow swans
executed in the manner of Havre de Grace carvers produced. 800-1200
79 BRANT by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Pt. Pleasant, N.J. Rare hollow Shourds
model in near-mint original paint and unrigged condition. Paint by William Keim.
Signed and dated 1974 by Charles Birdsall with crisp Wildfowler brand. 400-600
80 SNOW GOOSE by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Pt. Pleasant, N.J. Near-mint
original paint and hollow carved, unrigged, structurally sound condition. This
rare working bird by Wildfowler is seldom seen. Signed “W. KEIM” under bill and
on bottom and dated 1975. 400-600
81 BLACK-BREASTED PLOVER by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Pt. Pleasant, N.J.
Near-mint original paint by William Keim. Structurally excellent. Mounted on a
wood base. Signed "W.KEIM." 200-300
82 VERY RARE CANADA GOOSE by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Pt. Pleasant, N.J.
Executed in the Havre de Grace style in near-mint original paint and unrigged
condition. Signed on bottom by Charles R. Birdsall. Probably a special order
made for a special client. 400-600
83 PAIR OF MALLARDS by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Pt. Pleasant, N.J.
Excellent original paint by William Keim. Both structurally sound with heads
slightly turned and deep ice groove wing separation. Both signed on bottoms and
dated 1974. 500-700
84 GODWIT by William Keim, Neptune City, N.J. Hand-carved model with elaborate
wing detail and body carving. Unusual turned-head position. Metal feet mounted
on a driftwood base. Signed and dated 1978. 300-500
85 PAIR OF PINTAILS by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Pt. Pleasant, N.J.
Near-mint original paint by William Keim. Both structurally sound. The drake's
head slightly turned. Both signed on bottoms. The drake dated 1979. 600-800
86 RARE GREEN HERON, hand-carved by William Keim, Neptune City, N.J. Near-mint
original paint and condition. Structurally excellent with some crazing to gesso
at leg joints. Wire legs descending to driftwood base. Signed and dated 1980.
200-300
87 LOON by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Pt. Pleasant, N.J. Near-mint original
paint by William Keim. Structurally sound condition with a minor seam
separation. Retains ink Wildfowler stamp on bottom. Signed “W.KEIM” under bill.
400-600
88 SMALL SHOREBIRD, possibly a peep, by William Keim, Neptune City, N.J.
Excellent original paint with a minor stain to left side. Hand-carved model.
Structurally sound. Wire legs mounted on burl wood base. 100-200
89 MALLARD DRAKE by the Evans Decoy Company, Ladysmith, Wi. Very old weathered
original paint. Hollow carved with weights removed. Retains Evans Decoy stamp on
bottom. 200-300
90 FOLDING METAL CANADA GOOSE SILHOUETTE by Jacob Danz Co., St. Paul,
Mn.(1881-1915). Appears to be in excellent original paint with some minor paint
loss to folding wings. Retains metal rivet, hinges, wing springs and folding
metal placement stake. See "North American Factory Decoys” by K. Trayer, pgs.
101-102, for similar example. 200-300
91 MALLARD DRAKE by the Down East Decoy Company. Excellent original paint and
structurally sound condition. Typical swimming position with raised carved
wings. Unrigged. See "North American Factory Decoys" by K. Trayer, pg. 121.
200-300
92 PAIR OF MALLARDS by the Mason Decoy Company, Detroit, Mi., ca. 1905.
Snakey-head, Challenge models. Both retain some original paint with very old
in-use working paint. The hen with repair to bill tip, and body checks. The
drake with some neck filler missing and some body checks. Both retain inlet
factory weights. Both with glass eyes intact. 1500-1800
93 FOUR FLYING MINIATURES. The first is a mallard drake in excellent original
paint and good structural condition. The second is a pintail drake in excellent
original paint and structurally good condition. Both with outstretched wings and
early, dry paint. Together with a FLYING CANADA GOOSE with outstretched wings,
elongated neck and fan tail. Old repair to bill. Some scuffs to paint. Also, a
well-executed FLYING HAWK with outstretched, carved wings, fan-carved tail and
wire talons. Chips to wing tips and one tail feather. 200-300
94 TWO BOOKS. "American Bird Decoys" by William F. Mackey, Jr. A first edition
signed by Mr. Mackey in excellent condition with original dust cover. Together
with "Gunners Paradise" by E. Jane Townsend. Soft cover edition with a personal
note from Kitty Mackey. 200-300
95 DECORATIVE GREENWING TEAL HEN by William Veasey, Wilmington, Del. Elaborately
carved with outstretched wings and fanned tail. Perched atop a piece of
driftwood. Gazing sharply left. Signed by artist. 300-500
96 GROUP OF DECOY-RELATED BOOKS, "Susquehanna Decoys," “Decoys of the
Susquehanna Flats," "Decoys of the Mid- Atlantic Region," “Wildfowl Decoys,"
"Collecting Antique Decoys," and "Carving Duck Decoys." All in good condition.
30-50
97 RUNNING CURLEW by Forrest Jennings, Shamong, N.J. Near-mint original paint
and unused condition. Carved, split tail with relief-carved wings. Branded "FHJ"
and signed on bottom. 200-300
98 SORA RAIL by Forrest Jennings, Shamong, N.J. Near-mint original paint and
condition. Relief-carved wings with head turned left and downward. "F. JENNINGS"
branded in bottom. Mounted on wood base. 200-300
99 GROUP OF THREE BOOKS by Henry J. Fleckenstein, Jr., consisting of "Shorebird
Decoys," "New Jersey Decoys" and "Factory Decoys." Two are signed by author. All
with dust jackets and plastic protective covers. All in near-mint condition.
300-400
100 TWO DECOY REFERENCE BOOKS. The first is "Decoys of the Mississippi Flyway"
by Alan G. Haid. The second is "Mason Decoys" by Russ Goldberger and Alan G.
Haid. Dedication on title page by both authors. Both with dust and plastic
covers. Both in near-mint condition. 200-300
101 "MARTHA'S VINEYARD DECOYS" by Stanley Murphy. Excellent condition with
original dust cover in generally good condition. First edition, which has become
extremely rare and desirable. Circular owner's stamp impressed on first interior
page. 300-500
102 TWO DECOY REFERENCE BOOKS. The first is "Decoys of Lake Champlain" by Dr.
Loy Harrell. The second is "Wetland Heritage" by Charles Frank, Jr. Both with
dust and protective plastic covers. Both in excellent condition. 100-200
103 DECORATIVE AVOCET by Doug Terrell. Early carving with carved feather detail
and cross-carved wings. Old repair to neck crack. On formed metal feet on wood
base. Together with a decorative GREATER YELLOWLEG by Wessell Miller with
raised, relief-carved wings. 200-300
104 PAIR OF ONE-QUARTER SIZE DECORATIVE CANADA GEESE, both in near-mint original
paint. One with partial bill loss. Both mounted on driftwood bases. 100-200
105 ONE-QUARTER SIZE STANDING CANADA GOOSE in excellent original detailed paint.
Structurally very good with carved, crossed wing tips and a cupped tail. Metal
feet mounted on a polished wood base. 200-300
106 LONG-BILLED CURLEW by Richard Belote, Willis Wharf, Va. Near-mint original
paint and condition. Raised wings and crossed, split-tail carving. Very fine
paint pattern. Branded "REB" and signed on bottom. 200-300
107 LESSER YELLOWLEG by Richard Belote, Willis Wharf, Va. Near-mint original
paint and condition. Outstanding paint and feather blending. Structurally sound
with raised, carved split wings. Head turned sharply right in a feeding. Branded
"REB" on base. signed. 100-200
108 BUFFLEHEAD DRAKE by Richard Belote, Willis Wharf, Va. Near-mint original
paint and unused condition. Raised, crossed wing tips and relief-carved body.
Head turned slightly right. Branded "REB" and signed by maker on the bottom.
100-200
109 WATERCOLOR OF MALLARDS ABOUT TO LIGHT by J.D. Knapp. Depicts seven mallards
in a marshy bay setting with wispy clouds and wooded background. Very good
condition. Museum quality matting and complimentary frame. Signed by artist, ll.
Image size 14"x 20½”. 300-500
110 ONE-THRID SIZE BUFFLEHEAD by Richard E. Belote, Willis Wharf, Va. Near-mint
original paint and condition. Relief-carved wings. Excellent feather paint
detail and color blending to head. Branded "REB" and signed on bottom. 100-200
111 SANDERLING by Richard E. Belote, Willis Wharf, Va. Near-mint original paint
and unused condition. Relief-carved wings with excellent feather detail. Branded
"REB" and signed on bottom of decoy and on base. 100-200
112 YELLOWLEG by Richard E. Belote, Willis Wharf, Va. Near-mint original paint
and unused condition with relief-carved wings and feather carving. Split tail.
Excellent painted feather detail. Head turned slightly upward. Branded "REB" and
signed on decoy and on base. 100-200
113 GROUP OF FIVE CARVED AND PAINTED SONGBIRDS consisting of a bluebird, blue
jay, yellow finch, an orange tangier and a black caped chickadee. All in good
condition. Wire legs mounted on wood bases. 100-200
114 FIVE DECORATIVE CARVINGS consisting of a seagull by Don Levy, one-quarter
size, with chips to crossed wings, two miniature seagulls mounted on pilings in
original paint, a miniature seagull on wood base, original paint, and a natural
finish shorebird. 50-100
115 SICKLE-BILL CURLEW by Steve Morey, Tuckerton, N.J. Executed in the manner of
the Mason Decoy Company. Excellent original antiqued paint with long metal bill.
"M" carved in bottom. 150-250
116 LONG-BILL CURLEW by Steve Morey, Tuckerton, N.J. Executed in the Verity
style, with raised, relief-carved wings and inlet bill. Excellent original
antiqued paint. "M" carved in bottom. 150-250
117 CURLEW by Steve Morey, Tuckerton, N.J. Executed in the Mason manner with
raised, carved wings and split, raised wing tips. Inserted metal nail for bill.
Near-mint paint and condition. "M" carved in bottom. 150-200
118 THREE DECORATIVE SHOREBIRDS. The first is a SANDERLING in excellent original
paint and sound structural condition. The second is a GREATER YELLOWLEGS in
excellent original paint and sound structural condition. The third is a GREEN
RAIL in excellent original paint structural condition. All mounted on wood
bases. 100-200
119 PREENING SWAN by Capt. Chip Allsopp, Bay Head, N.J. Hollow carved in the
Delaware River manner with raised wings and fluted tail. Good original paint
with some minor wear. 200-300
120 EARLY PAIR OF PINTAILS by Paul Gibson, Havre de Grace, Md. Near-mint
original paint and unrigged condition. Minor stress crack in drake's neck and
bottom of hen. Otherwise, structurally sound. Drake's head in semi-high head
position. Hen with scratch-feather paint. 400-600
121 PINTAIL DRAKE by Paul Gibson, Havre de Grace, Md. Near-mint original paint
and unused condition. Semi-high head model. Retains bottom staple and weight.
Signed and dated 1973. 200-300
122 BLUEBILL DRAKE by Paul Gibson, Havre de Grace, Md. Near-mint original paint
and unrigged condition. Excellent paint feather detail to back. Signed and dated
1974 on bottom. 200-300
123 PAIR OF PINTAILS by Paul Gibson, Havre de Grace, Md. Both in near-mint
original paint and unused condition. The drake is a high head with typical
mid-neck check. The hen is near-mint. Both structurally very good. Both retain
original bottom weights. Drake signed, both dated 1970. 500-700
124 PAIR OF HIGH-HEAD CANVASBACKS by Paul Gibson, Havre de Grace, Md. Near-mint
original paint and unused condition. Structurally sound with original weights,
rings and staples. Hen signed and dated 1982; drake with partial inscription.
400-600
125 GOLDENEYE DRAKE by Paul Gibson, Havre de Grace, Md. Near-mint original paint
and unused condition. Structurally sound and unrigged. Signed "Paul Gibson,
Havre de Grace, Md., Maker and Painter, 1972." 300-500
126 WIDGEON DRAKE by Paul Gibson, Havre de Grace, Md. Near-mint original paint
and unused condition. Structurally sound and unrigged. An exceptional decoy by
this maker. Signed "Paul Gibson, Havre de Grace, Md., Maker and Painter, 1975."
300-500
127 PAIR OF BLUEWING TEAL by Paul Gibson, Havre de Grace, Md. Near-mint original
paint and unused condition. Structurally sound. Unweighted and unrigged. Signed
and dated 1976. 400-600
128 BLACK DUCK by Paul Gibson, Havre de Grace, Md. This early and exceptional
decoy retains excellent original scratch feather paint and wet-on-wet feather
blending to feathers surrounding speculums. Structurally very good with minor
checks. This exceptional decoy retains its original weight, ring and staple.
Probably executed ca. 1945. 800-1200
128A PAIR OF REDHEADS by Charlie Joiner, Chestertown, Md. Near-mint original
stipple back paint and structurally excellent condition. Exceptionally well-
executed pair of decoys. Retains original staples, rings and bottom weights.
Both are signed on bottoms with "Circa 1975." 800-1200
129 REDHEAD DRAKE, probably Havre de Grace, Md. Excellent original paint and
unrigged condition. Structurally sound with stipple-painted back. Flattened
bottom and stain from knot on underside. 100-200
130 GOLDENEYE DRAKE by Charlie Joiner, Chestertown, Md. Near-mint original paint
and unrigged condition. Structurally sound with the head turned boldly right.
Deep ice groove in back. This early decoy executed in 1966 reflects the
Crisfield style used by this master carver. Signed and dated March 1966, with
notation "American Goldeneye." 600-900
131 PAIR OF HIGH-HEAD CANVASBACKS by Charlie Joiner, Chestertown, Md. Near-mint
original paint and unused condition. Exceptionally well executed, structurally
sound, with ½” patch of raised paint to hen’s head. Retain bottom weights, rings
and staples. Signed and dated 9/5/2000. 800-1200
132 CANVASBACK DRAKE by R. Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Md. Excellent
original paint and unused condition. Circa 1960. Retains original weight, ring
and staple. From a South Carolina shooting club. Structurally sound condition.
300-500
133 EARLY UPPER BAY CANADA GOOSE in good original paint showing some in-use
wear. Structurally very good with bottom weight removed. Used as a floater and a
stick-up. Weight removed. 200-400
134 CANVASBACK DRAKE by R. Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Md. Excellent
original paint and unused condition. Circa 1960. Retains original weight, ring
and staple. From a South Carolina shooting club. Structurally sound condition.
300-500
135 EARLY CANVASBACK HEN by R. Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Md. Near-mint
original paint and unused condition with some very minor scuffs. Structurally
sound with the head turned slightly. Retains original ring, staple and bottom
weight. Signed and dated 1948. Excellent early Mitchell. 600-800
136 OVERSIZED REDHEAD DRAKE by R. Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Md.
Near-mint original unused paint and condition. Structurally very good with
partial raised grain on upper right side. Head turned slightly right. Retains
staple, ring and bottom weight. Signed and dated 1975. 300-500
137 BLACK DUCK by R. Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Md. Near-mint original
scratch feather paint and unused condition. Retains original ring, staple and
weight. Head turned slightly right. 300-500
138 REDHEAD DRAKE by R. Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Md. Near-mint original
paint and unused condition. Structurally very good with a very tight neck check
midway up neck. Head is turned very slightly right. Signed and dated 1960.
300-500
139 CANVASBACK DRAKE by R. Madison Mitchel, Havre de Grace, Md. Excellent
original paint showing minor scuffs. Structurally very good with very minor
filler loss at neck. Retains original staple, ring and weight. Signed and dated
1956. 400-600
140 CANVASBACK DRAKE by R. Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Md. Near-mint
original paint and unused condition. Exceptionally well executed with head
turned slightly. Structurally sound. Retains original staple, ring and weight.
Signed on bottom in ink and dated 1975. 300-500
141 PAIR OF CANVASBACKS by Paul Gibson, Havre de Grace, Md. Near-mint original
paint and unused condition. Both retain bottom weights. Both signed and dated
1959. 300-500
142 EARLY CANVASBACK HEN by Will Heverin, Charlestown, Md. Very old working
paint, possibly by Heverin. Structurally sound, with small chip to top of head.
Retains bottom weight, ring and staple. 300-400
143 RARE CANVASBACK HEN, possibly by a member of the Graham family. Very early
and dry working paint. The head appears to be original. Structurally very good
condition. Retains bottom weight, ring and staple. 300-500
144 EARLY CANVASBACK HEN, possibly a very early Charles Joiner. Weathered
original paint and structurally good condition with typical neck crack and wood
loss to breast. Nailed check on right side and some minor shot scarring. Retains
original weight, ring and staple. 500-700
145 EARLY CANVASBACK DRAKE by Will Heverin, Charlestown, Md. Old gunning paint
with the head paint possibly original. Structurally very good condition. Retains
original weight, ring and staple. 300-400
146 VERY EARLY CANADA GOOSE from Havre de Grace, Md. Good original paint showing
average wear. Structurally fair with open crack on neck and body checks to
underside. Retains weight, ring and staple. "D1" stamped in bottom. 400-600
147 VERY EARLY CANVASBACK HEN by Paul Gibson, Havre de Grace, Md. Very good
original paint, showing wear on areas of breast, bill and tail. Structurally
very good with minor body checks. Retains weight, ring and staple. 200-300
148 THREE UPPER BAY CANVASBACKS, all with weathered working paint. The first
attributed to Jim Holly with Mitchell paint. The second possibly an early
Joiner, with the Conover stamp on bottom. The third is attributed to Taylor
Boyd, with the "WTC" brand on bottom. All in good structural condition. 300-400
149 EARLY BLUEBILL DRAKE, probably Havre de Grace, Md. Good original paint worn
to wood in areas. Structurally good condition with some filler repair to bill
top. Stress crack in bottom of body. Retains original weight, staple and ring.
Together with a CANVASBACK DRAKE, probably Havre de Grace, in very old working
paint. Classic Upper Bay style. Retains bottom weight and rigging eye.
Structurally very good with typical neck stress crack. 300-400
150 BLUEBILL HEN by R. Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Md. Excellent original
paint showing minor wear. Good structural condition with typical neck crack.
Retains weight, ring and staple. Stamped "CAW" on bottom. Together with a BLACK
DUCK by Jimmy Pierce, Havre de Grace, Md., in good original paint showing minor
in-use wear. Structurally good with crack through neck. Retains weight, ring and
staple. Branded "JP" and "P" on bottom. Signed and dated 1983. 300-400
151 RARE OLD SQUAW DRAKE by Charles R. Birdsall, Pt. Pleasant, N.J. Excellent
original paint with very minor scuffs and a small paint chip at tail joint.
Hollow carved with ice groove, upswept, elongated tail and head turned slightly
left. Inlet bottom weight and rigging leather. Signed and branded "CRB." An
extremely rare Wildfowler decoy. 800-1200
152 RARE PAIR OF MALLARDS by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Pt. Pleasant, N.J.
Shourds models in excellent original paint. Hollow carved, both sleepers. Both
structurally excellent. Inlet bottom weights and crisp brands. Both with rigging
leather. Branded "FSM." 1200-1500
153 RARE OLD SQUAW DRAKE by Charles R. Birdsall, Pt. Pleasant, N.J. Near-mint
original paint and condition. Hollow carved with elongated, upswept tail and ice
groove. Head turned slightly left. Retains original bottom pad weight and
leather rigging thong. Signed and branded "CRB" on bottom. Extremely rare
Wildfowler decoy. 800-1200
154 RARE PAIR OF RED-BREASTED MERGANERS by Charles R. Birdsall, Pt. Pleasant,
N.J. Near-mint original paint and unused condition. Both hollow carved with
sharp, carved crests and relief-carved tails. Both with inlet bottom weights.
Both signed and branded “CRB.” Excellent rare pair of Wildfowlers. 1200-1500
155 BLUEWING TEAL HEN by Charles R. Birdsall, Pt. Pleasant, N.J. Near-mint
original paint and unrigged condition. Hollow carved with ice groove. Signed and
branded "CRB" on bottom. An early Birdsall decoy. 200-400
156 VERY RARE PAIR OF WOOD DUCKS by Charles Birdsall, Pt. Pleasant, N.J.
Near-mint original paint and condition. Both hollow carved with drake's head
turned slightly left. Both with head crests. Both have inlet bottom weights and
rigging thongs. Both signed and branded “CRB.” Extraordinary pair of Birdsall
decoys. 1500-1800
157 BRANT by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Pt. Pleasant, N.J. Hollow carved
Shourds model in good original paint showing some crazing and in-use wear.
Structurally good with old crack in neck. Inlet bottom weight and rigging thong
intact. Rare Wildfowler decoy. 300-500
158 STANDING FULL-SIZE SEAGULL by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Bohemia, N.Y.
Near-mint original paint and excellent structural condition. The paint has
raised feather detail to back. The body has split-tail carving with head turned
slightly right. Metal feet affixed to an oval wood base with sharp brand on
bottom. 300-500
159 PAIR OF GREEN WING TEAL by the Wildfowler Decoy Company. Both in very good
original paint with minor in-use wear. Old repair to crack in neck of drake and
some paint crazing to breast. Deep ice grove and relief-carved wing detail. Both
retain bottom pad weights and leather rigging straps. Unbranded. 800-1200
160 PAIR OF BUFFLEHEADS by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Pt. Pleasant, N.J. Very
good original paint with minor crazing and good structural condition. Both with
bottom keels and pad weights. Unbranded. 500-700
161 BLUE WING TEAL HEN by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, possibly Quogue, N.Y.
Excellent original paint and structurally sound condition. Deep ice groove with
relief-carved wings. Bottom keel has been removed. Unbranded. 200-400
162 PAIR OF WIDGEON by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Quogue, N.Y. Both in very
good original paint. The hen with some paint loss to head and tail edge. Both
hollow carved in very good structural condition. Both with full keels. Both
branded. 500-700
163 PAIR OF REDHEADS by the Wildfowl Decoy Company, Old Saybrook, Ct. Excellent
original paint and structurally sound condition. Both with full bottom keels.
The drake is branded. 500-700
164 BROADBILL DRAKE by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Old Saybrook, Ct. Good
original paint and good structural condition with old neck crack. Hollow carved
with keel removed. Branded. 200-300
165 REDHEAD DRAKE by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Pt. Pleasant, N.J. Good
original paint showing some in-use wear. Structurally very good. Hollow carved
with full bottom keel. Unbranded. 200-300
166 BLACK DUCK by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Pt Pleasant, N.J. Oversized
gunning model with very good original paint showing wear to edges of body.
Structurally good with hairline crack in neck. Balsa construction. Full keel and
sharp brand. 150-250
167 EARLY CANADA GOOSE by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, probably Old Saybrook,
Ct. Retains good original paint with some in-use wear and weathering. Balsa
construction with bottom keel removed. Structurally good condition. 400-600
168 BLACK DUCK by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Old Saybrook, Ct. Excellent
original paint with some paint loss to bill area. Structurally very good. Hollow
carved from bottom with full keel. Raised knot on left side. 200-300
169 BLUEBILL DRAKE by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Pt. Pleasant, N.J. Very good
original paint with some minor wear. Hollow carved Cranmer model with inlet
bottom weight and rigging thong. Branded "FSM" and Wildfowler brand. 150-250
170 CANADA GOOSE by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Pt. Pleasant, N.J. Near-mint
original paint and unused condition. Painted by William Keim, Neptune City, N.J.
Hollow pine construction. Signed "Charles R. Birdsall" on bottom and "W. Keim"
under bill. 500-700
171 BLACK DUCK by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, possibly Old Saybrook, Ct.
Excellent original paint and structurally sound condition. Retains full bottom
keel. Appears to be in unused condition. 200-400
172 CANVASBACK DRAKE by Lou Reineri. Executed in the manner of the Ward Bros.
Near-mint original paint and unused condition. Hollow carved with raised wings
and fluted tail. The head is turned slightly left. Carved biscuit on bottom.
Signed and dated '92. 300-40
173 CANVASBACK HEN by Lou Reineri. Executed in the manner of the Ward Bros.
Near-mint original paint and unused condition. Hollow carved with ice groove and
fluted tail. Descriptive wood plaque on bottom. Signed and dated '93. 300-400
174 PAIR OF REDHEADS by Bob Biddle, Media, Pa. Early working pair from Bob's
rig, done in the Crisfield, Md., style. Excellent original paint with minor
wear. Both structurally sound with heads slightly turned. Both retain bottom
strap weights. Both signed. 200-300
175 BLACK DUCK by Zach Ward, Crisfield, Md. Near-mint original paint and unused
condition. Carved in the manner of the L.T. Ward Bros. Solid carved with head
turned boldly right. Excellent feather detail. Signed on bottom. 200-300
176 CANVASBACK DRAKE by Lee Walker, Easton, Md. Near-mint original paint and
condition. Signed on bottom with flying duck. Together with a RUDDY DUCK HEN by
John Meredith. Near-mint original paint and condition. Signed and dated 1988.
Bottom keel. 200-300 One shown
177 OUTSTANDING EARLY BLUEBILL DRAKE by the L.T. Ward Bros., Crisfield, Md., ca.
1932. Retains excellent original stipple paint. Structurally sound condition
with the head turned slightly left. It should be noted that after this bird was
purchased at the Bay Country Show in Trapp, Md., it was returned to the Wards
for neck touch-up and filler. This decoy is signed on the bottom with notation:
“Made by Steve, painted by Lem. Ward Bros., Crisfield, Md.” Signed by Lem and
Steve Ward. 8000-12000
178 EARLY CAST IRON WING DUCK in the form of a canvasback in early weathered
working paint. Structurally sound. Very early wing duck. 300-500
179 EARLY CAST IRON WING DUCK with very weathered working paint and some rust
evident. Probably a broadbill or redhead. Structurally sound condition. 300-500
180 TWO CROW DECOYS, both in very good original paint and structurally good
condition. 200-300
181 RARE OWL by John Hyatt, Pekin, Il., produced for Phil Olt. Very good
original paint and structurally sound condition. Very good two-piece
construction with large glass eyes. Together with an early P.S. Olt crow call.
Both mounted on a wood base with inscription on bottom that reads: "Marketed by
P.S. Olt to sell crow calls, ca. 1930." See “North American Factory Decoys” by
K. Trayer, pg. 273. Together with two fiberboard crows, both with blunt bill
tips. 2000-3000
182 LARGE CROW DECOY with deeply carved relief wings and fluted tail. Appears to
be in original paint. Inserted bill. Structurally good with open crack on
bottom. Mounted on a wood base. 100-200
183 EARLY OWL DECOY in very good original paint with some rust staining from
U-nail hanger. Structurally very good with some minor checks to back.
Relief-carved face with large glass eyes. Mounted on a wood base. 300-400
184 UNUSUAL AND EARLY FLAPPING WING GREAT HORN OWL, ca. 1940, by Swisher &
Soules, Decatur, Ill. Constructed of a cast-metal body that is double-sided.
Retains large glass eyes and flapping wings. Paint appears to be original
flocked paint with some minor wear. See "North American Factory Decoys" by
K. Trayer, pgs. 347 and 348. 500-800
185 PAIR OF RUDDY DUCKS by Arthur Pellegrin, Houma, La. Near-mint original paint
with some minor rubs. Solid construction with bottom weights removed. "AP"
carved in circle on bottoms. 200-300
186 GREEN WING TEAL DRAKE, by Charles Joefrau. Excellent original paint showing
minor wear. Relief-carved raised wings and inlet bill. Structurally very good.
Retains bottom weight and rigging staple. Formerly in the Adele Earnest
collection. 400-600
187 ONE-THIRD SIZE PINTAIL DRAKE, probably Louisiana, in elaborate, original
paint. Good structural condition with repaired crack in neck. Metal inserts in
tail. 100-200
188 BLUEWING TEAL HEN, similar to the work of Mitchell LaFrance, New Orleans,
La. Excellent original paint and unused condition. Structurally very good with
minor filler loss at neck and chip from underside of bill. Relief-carved wings.
Unrigged. 200-300
189 ROOTHEAD YELLOWLEG by Hurley Conklin, Manahawkin, N.J. Original antiqued
finish. "H.C" branded on bottom. Together with another roothead YELLOWLEG in
excellent original paint and antiqued condition. 200-300
189A TWO SHOREBIRDS consisting of a YELLOWLEG by Hurley Conklin in antiqued
original paint. Branded "H.C." Together with a running curlew, probably Long
Island, in old working paint. 100-200 One Shown
190 SHOREBIRD by Hurley Conklin, Manahawkin, N.J. Near-mint original paint and
unused condition. Structurally sound with split-tail carving. Signed on bottom
and mounted on a wood base. 150-250
191 SHOREBIRD by Hurley Conklin, Manahawkin, N.J. Near-mint original paint and
unused condition. Structurally sound with split-tail carving. Signed on bottom
and mounted on a wood base. 150-250
192 PEEP by Hurley Conklin, Manahawkin, N.J. Near-mint original paint and unused
condition. Split-tail carving. Signed on base by maker. 100-200
193 PEEP by Hurley Conklin, Manahawkin, N.J. Near-mint original paint and unused
condition. Split-tail carving. Signed on bottom of decoy by maker. Mounted on
wood base. 100-200
194 GREATER YELLOWLEG by Hurley Conklin, Manahawkin, N.J. Near-mint original
paint and condition. Semi-split tail. Carved in a running position. Signed "H.
Conklin, N.J." 200-300
195 CURLEW by Hurley Conklin, Manahawkin, N.J. Excellent original paint with
some minor sap bleed on neck and shoulders. Split-tail carving. Bottom branded
"H.C" and signed by maker. 300-400
196 PEEP by Hurley Conklin, Manahawkin, N.J. Near-mint original paint.
Structurally sound with split-tail carving. Signed "H.C." Mounted on a shorebird
pattern base that is signed "H. Conklin, N.J." 100-200
197 SANDERLING by Hurley Conklin, Manahawkin, N.J. Near-mint original paint and
structural condition. Split-tail carving. Signed "H. Conklin" on bottom. Mounted
on a wood base. 100-200
198 PEEP by Hurley Conklin, Manahawkin, N.J. Near-mint original paint and unused
condition. Split-tail carving. Signed on bottom of decoy by maker. Mounted on
wood base. 100-200
199 PEEP by Hurley Conklin, Manahawkin, N.J. Near-mint original paint and unused
condition. Split-tail carving. Mounted on wood base. Signed on bottom of decoy
by maker. 100-200
200 PAIR OF RED-BREASTED MERGANSERS by Hurley Conklin, Manahawkin, N.J.
Near-mint original antiqued paint and unused condition. Both hollow carved with
ice groove separation on back. Very racey head carving with serrated combs. Both
with inlet bottom weights. “H.C” branded on bottom. 700-900
201 PAIR OF GREEN WING TEAL by Hurley Conklin, Manahawkin, N.J. Near-mint
original paint and unused condition. Both hollow carved with deep ice grooves
and carved wing feathers. Both heads slightly turned. Drake branded "H.C". The
hen is branded "H.CONKLIN." 800-1200
202 PAIR OF WOOD DUCKS by Hurley Conklin, Manahawkin, N.J. Near-mint original
paint and unused condition. Hollow carved with carved wing detail. Both heads
slightly turned. Exceptionally well-executed decoy by this maker. Both branded
"H. CONKLIN" on bottoms. 1500-1800
203 PAIR OF WOOD DUCKS by Matt Geis, Port Royal, N.C. Near-mint original paint
and unused condition. Hollow carved in the Delaware River tradition with flowing
crests, raised wing tips and cupped, fluted fan tails. Both heads slightly
turned. Pad weights & thongs. 300-400
204 PAIR OF BLUE WING TEAL by Jody Hillman, Mullica Hill, N.J. Near-mint
original paint and unused condition. Exceptionally well-blended feather detail
to both. Hollow carved with raised carved wing detail and fluted tails. Drake's
head slightly turned. Hen low-head position. Both retain bottom weights and
rigging thongs. Both branded and signed. 400-600
205 PAIR OF CANVASBACKS by George Strunk, Glendora, N.J. High-head construction
in near-mint original paint and condition. Both hollow carved with raised wings
and fluted tail. Both heads slightly turned. Both retain stamped weights with
leather thongs. Signed by maker. 700-1000
206 WOOD DUCK DRAKE by Charles Pitman, Trenton, N.J. Near-mint original paint
and condition. Low-head model. Hollow carved with wing detail and fluted tail.
Retains bottom weight with owner's copper id tag. Branded "CP." Jack Morris
collection stamp on bottom. 200-300
207 CANADA GOOSE by George Strunk, Glendora, N.J. Excellent original paint and
structurally sound condition. Hollow carved with raised wing tips. Retains
bottom pad weight and rigging strap. Copper id tag. From the personal shooting
rig of George Strunk. 400-600
208 BLACK DUCK by Forrest Jennings, Shamong, N.J. Near-mint original paint and
unused condition. Fine feather paint detail overall. Relief-carved wings, raised
wing tips and fluted, carved tail. Head turned left. Hollow with original bottom
pad weight. Branded “FHJ.” 300-400
208A CALLING CROW by Paul Arness, King City, Ca. Near-mint original paint and
condition. Carved relief wings and split tail. Calling position with beak open
in an upright position. Mounted on a wood base. 100-200
208B BUFFLEHEAD DRAKE by William Geonne, King City, Ca. Near-mint original paint
and condition. Deep ice groove and split tail. Head turned slightly right. Full
bottom keel. Branded "WRG" and HALL." 100-200
208C OVERSIZED BLACK DUCK by William Geonne, King City, Ca. Near-mint original
paint and condition. Deep ice groove and split tail. Head turned slightly right.
Full bottom keel. Branded "WRG" and "HALL. 100-200
208D RARE AND UNUSUAL PIGEON SHOOTING SELECTION DEVICE. Antique device was used
in the selection and placement at live pigeon shoots. Consists of wood dial with
numerical divisions numbered one through eight and spinning directional. Mounted
on footed iron base. 200-400
208E CALLING CROW by Paul Arness, King City, Ca. Near-mint original paint and
unused condition. Raised split wings and tail. Aggressive position with open
bill. Mounted on a wood base. 100-200
208F REDHEAD DRAKE attributed to Joe Morgan, Tullytown, Pa. Very old weathered
working paint, some possibly the original. Worn to wood in areas. Hollow carved.
Retains incised bottom weight and leather rigging strap. Signed "Joe Morgan"
with Jack Morris collection stamp. 200-300
208G EARLY DELAWARE RIVER BLUE BILL, possibly by the West family, Bordentown,
N.J. Weathered working paint and good structural condition. Relief-carved wings
and full bottom keel. Head turned slightly left. 100-200
208H PAIR OF GREEN WING TEAL by William Geonne, King City, Ca. Near-mint
original paint and unused condition. Both with deep ice grooves and split tails.
The hen is a sleeper. Both with full bottom keels. Both branded "WRG" and
"HALL." 200-300
209 PAIR OF BLUEBILLS by Lawrence McLoughlin, Edgely, Pa. Near-mint original
paint that appears to be in unused condition. Hollow carved, low-head models
with fluted tails. Both retain bottom pad weights, copper id tags and leather
thongs with brass screw and nail. For a similar pair see "Floating Sculpture" by
Huster and Knight, pg. 89. 800-1200
210 BLUEBILL HEN from the Delaware River area, similar to the Blair school. Old
working paint. Hollow carved. Bottom weight intact. Structurally very good
condition with some cracks at back seam. Old repair to bill. 200-300
211 BLUEBILL DRAKE by John McLoughlin, Bordentown, N.J. Excellent original paint
with minor scuffs. Structurally sound, hollow carved. Raised carved wing tips
and fluted, cupped tail. Head turned boldly left. Never weighted. Retains copper
id tag. Signed and dated 1950. McLoughlin stamp on bottom. 1200-1500
212 DELAWARE RIVER BLUE BILL DRAKE attributed to Jack English, Florence, N.J.
Very old working paint worn to wood in areas. Hollow carved with notched tail.
Retains bottom pad weight and rigging screw eye. Chip to side of bill. 300-500 C
213 PAIR OF BUFFLEHEADS by Vincent Giannetto in near-mint original paint and
unused condition. Both hollow carved and structurally sound. Relief-carved wings
and carved wing tips with fluted tails. Both heads turned slightly left.
Both with weighted body keels. Signed and dated. 200-300
214 PAIR OF MALLARDS by John Holloway, Tuckerton, N.J. Excellent original paint
with some minor crazing and shrinkage to breast areas. Very early working models
with raised carved wing tips and fluted tails. Structurally very good. Hollow
carved. Retain bottom weights. Branded “JRH.” 300-400
215 BLACK DUCK by George Strunk, Glendora, N.J. Excellent original paint and
structurally sound condition. Low-head Delaware River model. Hollow carved with
raised wing tips. Retains bottom pad weight, rigging strap. Branded “G STRUNK”
on bottom. Copper id tag. From the personal shooting rig of George Strunk.
300-400
216 MALLARD HEN by Joe Morgan, Tullytown, Pa. Near-mint original paint and
structurally excellent condition. Hollow carved with raised, crossed wing tips.
Low-head model with head turned very slightly right. Retains original inscribed
pad weight. Hand-written notation on bottom and signed by maker.
400-600
217 PAIR OF OLD SQUAWS by Fredrick C. Brown, Pt. Pleasant, N.J. Near-mint
original paint and unused condition. Structurally sound, hollow carved. Inlet
bottom weights. Both with copper id tags. 300-500
218 CANADA GOOSE by Herb Miller, Beach Haven, N.J. Near-mint original paint and
unused condition. Structurally excellent. Hollow carved with head in a restful
position. Deep ice groove. Raised wing tips and fluted tail. Signed and branded
on bottom. 700-900
219 RUDDY TURNSTONE by Charles F. Pitman, Trenton, N.J. Near-mint original paint
and structural condition. Fine feather paint detail. Calling position with open
beak, raised wing tips and relief-carved sides. Mounted atop of hardwood base.
Signed and dated 1970. 300-400
220 BLACK DUCK by Lawrence McLoughlin, Edgely, Pa. Excellent original paint and
structurally sound condition. Hollow carved, low-head model with raised, carved
wings and fluted tail. Retains weight and leather thong on bottom. Two copper id
tags on bottom. For similar example, see “Floating Sculpture,” Huster and
Knight, pg. 89. 800-1200
221 PAIR OF MALLARDS by John McLoughlin, Bordentown, N.J. Near-mint original
paint and unused condition. Both hollow carved with raised wings, fluted tail
and carved primary feathers. Both in a restful, low-head position. Both retain
pad weights and rigging straps. Both signed on bottoms. 2000-3000
222 BLACK DUCK by John G. Egeli, II, Roebling, N.J. Excellent original paint and
structurally sound condition. Hollow carved with bold, raised wing detail and
fluted tail. Exceptionally well-carved bill. Retains bottom pad weight and
leather strap. Maker and owner’s id tags on bottom. 400-600
223 VERY EARLY PINTAIL DRAKE, probably Bordentown, N.J. Very old working paint,
some of which may be original. Structurally very good with a chip from left top
side of tail. Raised, carved wing tips. Head placed on shelf. Original bottom
pad weight and owner’s id tag. 300-500
224 EARLY BLACK DUCK, probably Florence, N.J. Very good original paint showing
minor flaking to head area. Hollow carved, structurally sound with raised,
carved wing tips and fluted, cupped tail. Never weighted. Outstanding example of
the Delaware River makers’ ability. 800-1200
225 PINTAIL DRAKE attributed to Clark Madara, Pittman, N.J. Very old working
paint with an old coat of shellac. Hollow carved. Retains bottom weight.
Structurally very good. 200-300
226 VERY EARLY BLACK DUCK, possibly Delaware River, Philadelphia area. Very
weathered working paint. Structurally good with neck crack repair. Hollow carved
with carved eyes. Retains bottom pad weights and leather thong. 300-500
227 BLACK DUCK attributed to the Blair school, Delaware River. Excellent
restored paint in the Blair tradition. Structurally very good. Two-piece hollow
construction. Retains bottom weight and rigging thong. Jack Morris collection
stamp on bottom. 1200-1500
228 VERY EARLY BLACK DUCK from the Blair school, Delaware River, in very old
working paint. Structurally good condition, hollow carved from bottom. Branded
twice on bottom "B PATTERSON." Retains bottom pad weight. 600-900
229 RACEY AMERICAN MERGANSER from the Delaware River, possibly Sam Archer,
Bordentown, N.J. Very old working paint. Hollow carved, structurally very good
condition. Bottom pad weight and leather thong. Retains Jack Morris collection
stamp. Refer to "Floating Sculpture" by Huster and Knight, pgs. 14 and 15.
1200-1500
230 UNUSUAL REDHEAD DRAKE from the Delaware River area in what appears to be
good original paint. Unusual carved feather detail over entire back. Raised,
carved wing tips and fluted tail. Hollow carved. Retains bottom pad weight &
leather rigging thong. 500-700
231 MALLARD HEN by John English, Florence, N.J. (1852-1915). Very old working
paint with very minor wear. Hollow carved with raised wing tips and fluted,
cupped tail. Retains original pad weight and a copper id tag that reads:
“William E. Schroll, D1, High Rock, Pa.” Note: Although we believe that this is
not the original paint, we feel that this paint is quite old, possibly the very
early 1900’s. 3000-5000
231A BRANT by Jim West, Bordentown, N.J. Excellent original paint showing minor
wear. Hollow carved with excellent carved primary and secondary wing detail.
Deep ice groove and relief-carved wings. Retains round bottom weight, thong and
owner's copper id tag. 1500-2000
232 EIDER DRAKE together with an OLD SQUAW DRAKE by Jamie P. Hand, Cape May
Courthouse, N.J. Both in near-mint original paint and unused condition. Both
hollow carved with the heads slightly turned. Both branded. 200-300
233 PAIR OF BUFFLEHEADS by Armand J. Carney, Tuckerton, N.J. Near-mint original
paint and unused condition. Hen with a low head, drake in an alert position.
Both signed on bottoms and retain maker's label. 300-500
234 SNAKEY-HEAD BRANT by H.V. Shourds, Seaville, N.J. Excellent original paint
and unused condition. Minor paint shrinkage to bill and neck. Hollow carved with
inlet weight. Branded "H.V.Shourds" and signed and dated 1972. 300-400
235 PAIR OF PINTAILS by Armand J. Carney, Tuckerton, N.J. Near-mint original
paint and unused condition. Minor staining to breast of drake. Both structurally
very good with drake's sprig tail cleanly broken off and available. Both heads
turned. Both signed and dated 1972. 300-500
236 RED-BREASTED MERGANSER DRAKE in good antiqued paint. Hollow carved. Good
structural condition. Jack Morris collection stamp on bottom. 100-200
237 SLEEPING BLUE WING TEAL by Anthony G. Murray. Near-mint original paint and
unused condition. Exceptional paint pattern and blending. Hollow carved. Retains
original pad weight and rigging thong. "AGM" carved in bottom. 400-600
238 BROADBILL DUCK HEAD by Harry V. Shourds, Tuckerton, N.J. Appears to be in
good original paint with a typical stress crack at neck and a single shot mark.
Cleanly severed from body. Together with a HALF-SIZE REDHEAD DRAKE by Charles
Pitman, Trenton, N.J. Near-mint original paint and condition. Retains bottom pad
weight and leather rigging thong. 100-200
239 PAIR OF OUTSTANDING GREEN WING TEAL by Lloyd Johnson, Bay Head, N.J. Both
with near-mint original comb painting with elaborate feather detail. Both with
heads dramatically turned. Both structurally sound. Both with carved primary and
secondary feathers and carved and fluted tails. Both branded "Lloyd Johnson" and
signed and dated 1963. An exceptional pair of decoys by this noted New Jersey
artist. 3000-5000
240 WIDGEON DRAKE by Lloyd Johnson, Bay Head, N.J. Excellent original paint
showing very little wear from use. Structurally sound, hollow carved with head
turned slightly left. Retains tear-drop bottom weight and leather thong.
1500-1800
241 WIDGEON DRAKE by Lloyd Johnson, Bay Head, N.J. Excellent original paint with
very minor rubs to tail edges. Structurally excellent with head turned right.
Hollow carved. Retains bottom tear-drop weight and leather thong. Branded "LLOYD
JOHNSON." 2000-3000
242 BLACK DUCK by Capt. Jessie Birdsall, Barnegat, N.J. Exceptionally fine and
dry original scratch feather paint. Hollow, doweled construction. Retains bottom
pad weight and copper-clad leather thong. Barnegat Bay decoys of this quality
are rare in this excellent condition. This quite possibly is one of the finest
examples of this maker's work and artistic ability. 2500-3500
243 BLACK DUCK, possibly Hurley Conklin, Manahawkin, N.J. Old working paint,
possibly the original. Hollow carved. Bottom weight loose. Structurally very
good. 100-200
244 EARLY BARNEGAT BAY BLACK DUCK in very old working paint. Structurally very
good, hollow carved with inlet bottom weight. Very early New Jersey decoy.
100-200
245 TWO BLACK DUCKS attributed to Tom Gaskill, Toms River, N.J. Both in very old
working paint. Both hollow carved. One with old repair to top of head. Both
retain bottom pad weights, rigging screws and numerous "BROUWER" stamps. Birds
by this maker are extremely rare. 300-500
246 TWO EARLY BARNEGAT BAY BLACK DUCKS in old working paint, possibly by Bill
Cranmer. One is by the Parker family. The other is possibly by the Johnson
family. Both retain bottom weights. One branded "M. JOHNSON." Both in good
structural condition. Hollow carved. 300-400
247 TWO BARNEGAT BAY BLACK DUCKS in very old working paint. The first is
attributed to Capt. Jessie Birdsall, Barnegat, N.J. Structurally fair with neck
repair. Weight removed. Together with a Parkertown black duck in structurally
fair condition with old neck repair. Bottom pad weight. 200-300
248 BLACK DUCK, possibly Barnegat, N.J. Very old, stylized working paint,
possibly William Cranmer. Good structural condition with typical stress crack in
neck. Hollow carved. Retains bottom pad weight and leather rigging thong.
Stamped "BROUWER" on bottom. 200-300
249 TWO BLACK DUCKS from the Barnegat Bay region. One is in old working paint,
one possibly in original paint. Both retain bottom pad weights. Both
structurally good. 200-400
250 TWO BROADBILL DRAKES from Barnegat, N.J., in very old working paint. Both
hollow carved and both retain original weights and leather rigging straps. Both
in good structural condition. 300-500
251 BROADBILL DRAKE by a member of the Birdsall family. Old stylish working
paint. Both structurally sound. Retains bottom pad weights and metal-clad
leather rigging thongs. 200-300
252 BROADBILL DRAKE by a member of the Birdsall family. Old stylish working
paint. Both structurally sound. Retains bottom pad weights and metal-clad
leather rigging thongs. 200-300
253 TWO BROADBILL DRAKES from Barnegat, N.J., in very old working paint. Both
hollow carved and both retain original weights and leather rigging straps. Both
in good structural condition. 300-500
254 EARLY BRANT probably Barnegat, N.J., in very old working paint. Hollow
carved in good structural condition. Repaired cracks in neck. Retains bottom pad
weight. Stamped "BROUWER" and signed "Lloyd Johnson." 200-300
255 BRANT from Barnegat, N.J., possibly by a member of the Grant or Birdsall
family. Very old working paint. Hollow carved, structurally good condition.
Retains bottom pad weight and leather rigging thong. “Brouwer” stencil on
bottom. 300-500
256 BRANT from Barnegat, N.J., possibly by a member of the Grant or Birdsall
family. Very old working paint. Hollow carved, structurally good condition with
typical stress crack in neck. Retains bottom pad weight and leather rigging
thong. “Brouwer” stencil on bottom. 300-500
257 EARLY CANADA GOOSE, possibly Taylor Johnson, Bay Head, N.J. Very old working
paint and good structural condi-tion with top and bottom checks and typical neck
checks. Retains large pad weight and large brand, "W.WORTH" . 300-500
258 CANADA GOOSE, probably Barnegat, N.J., in what appears to be excellent
original paint showing minor rubs. Hollow carved and structurally sound. Retains
original bottom pad weight and leather rigging strap. Deep ice groove and
relief-carved tail. 800-1200
259 EARLY GOOSE, possibly Connecticut, with very old working paint attributed to
Chris Sprague. Hollow carved with bottom board. Structurally fair condition with
typical neck check. Bottom weight removed. "A" carved in bottom. Branded "MSH."
200-300
260 CANADA GOOSE by H.V. Shourds, Tuckerton, N.J. Very old working paint by
Chris Sprague. Restored condition. Hollow carved, structurally very good with
inlet bottom weight. Old stress crack to neck. 600-900
261 CANADA GOOSE, Barnegat, N.J., probably by a member of t he Grant family.
Very old working paint. Hollow, two-piece construction with typical mid-neck
checks. Retains large bottom pad weight and leather rigging thong. Early
Barnegat decoy. "BROUWER" stamp on bottom. 500-700
262 CANADA GOOSE, Barnegat, N.J., probably by a member of t he Grant family.
Very old working paint. Hollow, two-p iece construction with typical mid-neck
checks. Retains large bottom pad weight and leather rigging thong. Early
Barnegat decoy. 500-700
263 PAIR OF BLACK DUCKS by Charles "Pete" Wilber, Island Heights, N.J. Excellent
original paint and structurally sound condition. Both hollow carved with carved
detail to wings and tails. Both retain original pad bottom weights and leather
rigging straps. “CW” on bottoms. 200-300
264 BRANT from Barnegat, N.J., possibly by a member of the Birdsall or Grant
family. Very old working paint and good structural condition. Retains original
weight and copper-clad rigging. Stamped "BROUWER" numerous times. 500-700
265 BRANT by Charles "Pete" Wilber, Island Heights, N.J. Some original paint
with some touch up to sides. Hollow construction and good structural. Retains
bottom pad weight. Branded "BROUWER." 100-200
266 OVERSIZED BLACK DUCK by Charles "Pete" Wilber, Island Heights, N.J. Appears
to be in original crazed paint. Hollow carved. Retains bottom pad weight and
branded "BROUWER" on bottom. Together with a BLACK DUCK, possibly by Willis
Johnson, in old working paint. Split tail carving. Weight removed. 100-200
267 TWO BLUEBILLS DRAKES. The first is by Charles "Pete" Wilber, Island Heights,
N.J. Near-mint original paint and unused condition. Hollow carved. Retains
original pad weight and leather rigging strap. Branded "CW" on bottom. Together
with an older hollow Barnegat Bay bluebill in old working paint and head
replacement. 100-200
268 EARLY BUFFLEHEAD DRAKE by Charles "Pete" Wilber, Islan d Heights, N.J.
Near-mint original paint and condition . Structurally sound, low-head model.
Hollow carved. Retains bottom pad weight and leather rigging strap. 100-200
269 TWO SEAGULLS by Charles "Pete" Wilber, Island Heights, N.J. The first is a
gray back in excellent original paint and unused condition. Branded and signed.
The second is a laughing gull in excellent original paint and unused condition.
Branded "CW." 200-400
270 MALLARD DRAKE by Chris Sprague, Beach Haven, N.J. Near-mint original paint
and unused condition. Hollow carved, structurally sound. Somewhat oversized. The
bottom with notation: "Painted by Chris Sprague for Dr. Brouwer, 7/67." 200-300
271 HISSING BRANT attributed to Chris Sprague, Beach Haven, N.J. Near-mint
original paint and unused condition. Structurally sound, hollow carved in a
swimming position. Unrigged. Signed by Chris Sprague and dated July '66. 300-500
272 BRANT by Eugene Hendrickson, Lower Bank, N.J. Excellent original paint with
minor rubs. Hollow carved with inlet bottom weight. Unused condition. 350-550
273 RED-BREASTED MERGANSER DRAKE, possibly Chris Sprague, Beach Haven, N.J.
Near-mint original paint and condition. Structurally sound, hollow carved with
ice groove. Head turned slightly left. Never weighted. 300-500
274 PAIR OF RED-BREASTED MERGANSERS by Ruben Corliss, Manahawkin, N.J. Near-mint
original paint and condition. Hollow carved with inlet bottom weights.
Signatures on bottoms. An exceptionally rare pair of decoys in exceptional
condition. 1500-1800
275 PAIR OF ONE-THIRD SIZE CANVASBACKS by William Cranmer, Beach Haven, N.J.
Near-mint original paint and excellent condition. Both identified and signed on
bottom. Dated 1979. 300-500
276 TWO ONE-QUARTER-SIZE GEESE by Al Nunan, Bay Head, N.J. Both in near-mint
original paint and condition. One is a calling preener with carved wing tips.
The other with upright head position. Both with exceptional paint. Both signed
and dated on bottoms. 200-300
277 ONE-THIRD SIZE WIDGEON DRAKE by William Cranmer, Beach Haven, N.J. Near-mint
original paint and original condition. Head turned boldly right with elongated,
upswept tail. Signed on bottom. 200-300
278 EARLY RUDDY DUCK by William Cranmer, Beach Haven, N.J. Excellent original
paint with some minor sap crazing to breast. Structurally excellent with a
low-head position and fanned, fluted tail. Exceptional paint pattern with head
turned slightly right. Signed and dated 1972 with description. 300-500
279 ONE-THIRD SIZE BROADBILL DRAKE by William Cranmer, Beach Haven, N.J.
Near-mint original paint and structurally sound condition. Head turned right.
Signed with description on bottom and dated December 25, 1960. 200-300
280 EARLY GREEN WING TEAL DRAKE by William Cranmer, Beach Haven, N.J. Near-mint
original paint and condition. Head turned slightly right. Signed on bottom with
description in Latin and English. 200-300
281 PAIR OF CANVASBACKS by William Cranmer, Beach Haven, N.J. Near-mint original
paint and condition. Both with heads slightly turned. Both signed and dated 1979
on bottoms. 300-400
282 DECORATIVE PAIR OF WOOD DUCKS by Margaret Kennedy, in near-mint original
paint and structurally sound condition. Both elaborately carved with crossed,
raised extended wings. Both heads just slightly turned. Both are signed and
dated 1988 on bottoms. 200-300
283 DECORATIVE HALF-SIZE MALLARD DRAKE by Eddie Cherzum, Easton, Md. Near-mint
with elaborate carving. Together with a CANVASBACK HEN by Ed and Esther Burns,
St. Michaels, Md., in near-mint paint and elaborate carving. Both signed on
bottoms. 100-200
284 THREE MINIATURE CARVINGS. The first is a Canada goose with partial paint
loss and repair to neck and chip from bill. Also, two miniature decoys, a
broadbill drake and a canvasback drake. Both in good original paint with some
paint loss. Carved feather work. 100-200
285 MINIATURE WOOD DUCK DRAKE AND HEN, in very fine original paint and excellent
structural condition. Base signed "Vreeland-113,” and "70." Both mounted on a
burlwood base. Exceptional paint and carving detail. 100-200
286 GROUP OF NINE MINIATURE SHOREBIRDS AND DECOYS consisting of two shorebirds,
three natural finish decoys, a merganser drake, a pair of black ducks and a
Canada goose with repair to neck. Goose and black ducks signed "Dic." 100-200
287 PAIR OF MINIATURE CARVED CANADA GEESE by Vreeland. Near-mint original,
intricate paint and structurally sound condition. Split-wing carving. One is in
a standing position, one is at rest. One on wire legs. Mounted on driftwood
base. 100-200
288 MINIATURE WOOD DUCK DRAKE by J. Siebert, in near-mint original paint and
condition. Very delicate carving with crossed wings and fluted tail. The head is
turned slightly left. Metal feet mounted on a wood base. Signed by Joan Siebert.
200-300
289 GROUP OF SEVEN MINIATURE SHOREBIRDS AND DECOYS consisting of a Canada goose,
two black ducks, and four carved plovers. All in excellent paint and fine
structural condition. 100-200
290 UNUSUAL CARVED MINIATURE GOOSE FAMILY, depicting two painted and carved
adult geese with three chicks. Excellent paint detail. All mounted on metal feet
atop wood base. 200-300
291 GROUP OF FOUR EARLY MINIATURES consisting of two Canada geese, a widgeon
drake and a broadbill drake. All in original paint and good structural
condition. 75-125
292 GROUP OF SIX MINIATURES by Charles "Pete" Wilbur, Island Heights, N.J.,
consisting of a CANVASBACK DRAKE, and a BUFFLEHEAD DRAKE, both signed. Also, a
BRANT with a neck repair, a Florida duck with bill chip, a RUDDY DUCK and a
MALLARD HEN, both branded. 200-300
293 GROUP OF NINE MINIATURE DECOYS consisting of a pintail drake, merganser
drake, black duck, green wing teal, goldeneye drake, redhead drake, bluebill
drake, canvas back drake and a brant. All in original paint and structurally
sound. 100-200 Part Shown
294 ONE-HALF SIZE WOOD DUCK DRAKE, probably Long Island, circa 1950. Excellent
original paint and structurally sound condition with raised, carved wings.
Mounted on wood base with wood legs and shaped metal feet. 200-300
295 MINIATURE CANADA GOOSE by W. Roth with finely carved wing and feather
detail. Near-mint original paint and condition. Mounted on a simulated sand and
grass base. 100-200
296 DECORATIVE WOODCOCK by W.T. Miller, Sayville, N.Y. Excellent original paint
and structurally sound condition. Relief-carved, raised wings. Together with a
short-billed DOWITCHER in excellent original paint with carved primary and
secondary wing detail. Mounted on a wood base. 300-400 One shown
297 EARLY SHOREBIRD, possibly Long Island or New England. Excellent original
paint and condition. Preening position with relief-carved wings. Bill appears to
be original. Very dramatic pose with fine old paint. 300-400
298 SHOREBIRD, possibly a dowitcher, in very fine original old paint. Possibly
New England or Long Island. Raised relief-carved wings with original bill. A
very folky carving. 200-400
299 PAIR OF MINIATURE PINTAILS in very fine original paint and fair structural
condition. Crossed raised wing tips. The drake's bill broken off but preserved
for repair. One metal leg loose. Together with MINIATURE CANADA GOOSE by George
Winters, Montgomery, N.Y., in near-mint original paint and condition. Some minor
crazing to filler on right leg. Raised, relief wings. Mounted on a painted base.
100-200
300 RARE AND UNUSUAL MINIATURE BLUEBILL DRAKE by A. Elmer Crowell, East Harwich,
Ma. Very good original paint showing some crazing and crackle. Structurally very
good with low head and split tail. Mounted on mahogany rectangular base. 700-900
301 NEW JERSEY BLACK DUCK in very weathered working paint worn to wood in areas.
Structurally fair condition with a check running the length of back. Hollow
carved. Retains bottom weight. Neck crack. Together with a New Jersey BLACK
DUCK, possibly original paint with covered with eel grass and netting.
Structurally very good. Hollow carved with inlet bottom weight. 200-300
302 NORTHERN LOON by Forrest Jennings, Shamong, N.J. Near-mint original paint
and unused condition. Hollow carved with relief-carved wings, carved primary and
secondary feathers and crossed wing tips. Full bottom keel. "F JENNINGS" brand
and ink signature. Notation on bottom reads: "Best of Show, Chestertown, Md.
October, 1988." 600-800
303 PINTAIL DRAKE from the Illinois River, in old working paint showing minor
wear. Hollow carved with bottom strip weight and rigging ring. Structurally very
good. 200-300
304 CANADA GOOSE by Forrest Jennings, Shamong, N.J. Excellent original paint and
unused condition. Hollow carved with full bottom pad weight and rigging strap.
Branded "FHJ" and signed on bottom. 200-300
305 VERY EARLY BLACK DUCK from Stratford, Ct., similar to the work of Holmes.
Weathered and worn condition. Structurally good condition. Hollow carved with
bottom board. Chip from right side of tail. Weights removed and brand defaced.
200-300
306 CURLEW, probably Long Island, in early, possibly original, paint.
Structurally very good with some shot scarring to body. Original inlet bill and
carved eyes. Mounted on wood base. 200-300
306A GROUP OF THREE MINIATURE BOATS consisting of a coffin layout rig with eight
miniature decoys and oars. One oar lock broken. Also, a sneakbox on a base, and
a garvey on a wood base. All in good condition. 100-200
307 LARGE SPLIT-TAIL CURLEW in excellent original paint with metal bill.
Structurally sound with an area of raised grain on right side. Wire legs with
some loss to gesso. Mounted on painted clam shell. 200-300
307A TWO BLACK-BREASTED PLOVERS by H.V. Shourds, Seaville, N.J. Both in
excellent original paint and sound structural condition. One signed on bottom.
Both with placement sticks. One on wood base. 100-200
308 GROUP OF THREE MINIATURES consisting of a SWAN by David and Catherine
Biddle, with feather and wing detail and repaired crack in neck. Together with
two CANADA GEESE, one in a preening position, the other is a high head. Original
paint, branded "RY." 100-200
309 GROUP OF FIVE EARLY SHOREBIRDS by Charles "Pete" Wilber, Island Heights,
N.J. Group consists of a PEEP, a SANDERLING, a PECTORAL SANDPIPER, a DOWITCHER
and a BITTERN. All in near-mint original paint and condition. All on wood bases.
All branded on bases. 300-400
310 THREE CONTEMPORARY YELLOWLEGS, all in excellent original paint. All with
split tails and original bills. All with placement sticks. 100-200
311 TWO CONTEMPORARY SHOREBIRDS, both in very good original paint and very good
structural condition. Both with split tails. Both mounted on wood bases. Both
branded "RY". 75-125
312 THREE HALF-SIZE DECOYS by Charles "Pete" Wilber, Island Heights, N.J. Group
consists of a TREE DUCK, a HOODED MERGANSER HEN and a snakey-head CANADA GOOSE.
All in excellent original paint and condition. All branded; the goose is signed.
200-300
313 PEEP by Hurley Conklin, Manahawkin, N.J. Near-mint original paint and sound
structural condition. Split-tail carving. Mounted on a wood base. Base signed
"H. Conklin, Manahawkin, N.J." 100-150
314 TWO SHOREBIRDS, the first a YELLOWLEG, antiqued original paint with a nail
bill. Mounted on wood base. The second is a one-third size curlew by Herb
Daisey, Jr., Chincoteague, Va. Original paint with split tail. Mounted on signed
wood base. 50-75
315 THREE SHOREBIRDS consisting of a FLATTY YELLOWLEG with original paint and
replaced bill, a PLOVER with metal wings and what appears to be original paint.
Heavily scarred by shot. Nail bill. Also, a METAL SILHOUETTE retaining some
original paint with rust. 200-300
316 GROUP OF THREE FISH DECOYS consisting of a perch and a muskie by Steve
Morey, Tuckerton, N.J. Both in near-mint original paint and unused condition.
Both approximately 8" in length. Together with a PERCH by Rich Brooks, in
near-mint unused condition. Approximately 4". 150-200
317 TWO HERTER'S SHOREBIRDS, both in original paint with metal bills. Some wear
to paint. Both in structurally good condition. One with one eye missing.
Together with an early carved, raised wing crow in original paint with metal
legs. 100-200
318 FLATTY SHOREBIRD DECOY, possibly by a member of the Barkalow family, Forked
River, N.J. Excellent original paint and condition. Metal bill inlet through the
head. Mounted on a wire rod. 100-200
318A EARLY CURLEW, possibly New Jersey, in original paint with some shot
scarring and minor wear. Unusual, two-piece dowelled construction with carved
eye grooves. Structurally good with old neck crack. Retains metal bill. Very
folky New Jersey shorebird. 600-900
319 GROUP OF FOUR EARLY ICE FISHING DECOYS with very weathered paint. All with
rusted metal fins and inlet bottom weights. All in fair structural condition.
100-200
320 CARVED FISH TROPHY, possibly a Pike. Very weathered paint and good
structural condition. Metal fins with areas of rust. Verso remains unfinished.
200-300
321 THREE CORK-BODY CURLEWS, probably Long Island, in what appears to be
original paint. All with inserted wood bills. One is in a feeding position. Very
good structural condition. Two mounted on wood bases. 100-200 One Shown
322 YELLOWLEG by George Boyd, Seabrook, N.H. Near-mint original paint and
structurally sound condition with original bill. Split-tail carving, alert
position. Outstanding feather detail and paint blending. Excellent ticking to
breast and head. An outstanding early shorebird. For additional literature see
"New England Decoys" by Delph and "The Great Book of Wildfowl Decoys" by Engers.
8000-1200
323 BLACK DUCK by Delbert "Cigar" Daisey, Chincoteague, Va. Near-mint original
paint and unused condition. Excellent painted feather detail and fine bill
carving. Wood bottom board with full bottom keel. Branded "CIGAR". 300-400
324 GOLDEN PLOVER by Delbert "Cigar" Daisey, Chincoteague, Va. Near-mint
original paint and condition. Very fine paint pattern. Carved, split wing tips
with raised, relief-carved shoulders. Branded and signed on bottom. Mounted on
burl wood base. 300-500
325 COBB-STYLE CURLEW by Delbert "Cigar" Daisey, Chincoteague, Va. Excellent
antiqued paint and fine structural condition. Round cheeks and split-carved
tail. Feeding position. Branded "CIGAR" on bottom. Mounted on a wood base.
300-500
326 EARLY WORKING BRANT by Delbert "Cigar" Daisey, Chincoteague, Va. Good
original paint showing wear from use. Structurally very good. Retains bottom
weight and rigging strap. Branded "CIGAR". Also signed and dated 1960. 500-700
327 YELLOWLEG by Delbert "Cigar" Daisey, Chincoteague, Va. An unusual "minnow in
throat" model in near-mint original paint and condition. Relief-carved wings
with split-carved tips. Branded and signed on bottom. 300-500
328 FLICKER DECOY by Zach Ward, Crisfield, Md. Near-mint original paint and
condition. Raised wings and split-tail carving. Head turned slightly left.
Raised thigh carving with inserted wire feet. 100-200
329 RARE OYSTER CATCHER by Charles "Pete" Wilber, Island Heights, N.J. Near-mint
original paint and condition. Carved, split tail with upright, alert head
position. 200-300
330 BLACK DUCK attributed to Dave "Umbrella" Watson, Chincoteague, Va. Very old
working paint. Structurally good with repaired neck crack. Hollow carved with
inlet bottom weight. 200-400
331 EARLY SHOREBIRD DECOY, probably Chincoteague, Va., in original weathered
paint showing some wear. Structurally good condition with a bottom check to the
left side and tail. Original bill doweled through head with original tack eyes.
Paint possibly by Miles Hancock. 200-300
332 EARLY SHOREBIRD DECOY, probably Chincoteague, Va., in original weathered
paint showing some wear. Structurally good condition with a bottom check to the
left side and tail. Original bill doweled through head with original tack eyes.
Paint possibly by Miles Hancock. Repair to neck. 200-300
333 BUFFLEHEAD DRAKE, probably Chincoteague, Va. Excellent original paint and
structurally sound condition. Solid carved with tack eyes. Together with a RUDDY
DUCK, Chincoteague, Va., in original paint and sound structural condition.
100-200
334 PAIR OF RED-BREASTED MERGANSERS attributed to Alvin Meekins, Hoopers Island,
Va. Excellent original paint showing minor wear. Tack eyes and old chain
weights. 300-400
335 HOODED MERGANSER by Doug Jester, Chincoteague, Va. Very old working paint
worn to wood in areas. Solid carved with repaired neck crack. Bottom weight
removed. Wood splinter missing from bottom. 100-150
336 RED-BREASTED MERGANSER DRAKE from Nova Scotia, in near-mint original paint
and unrigged condition. Structurally sound, solid carved. 200-300
337 MINIATURE MERGANSER HEN by Orran Hiltz, Nova Scotia. Near-mint original
paint and structurally sound condition. Long flowing crest. Crack possibly
repaired in neck. 100-200
338 RED-BREASTED MERGANSER by Orran Hiltz, Nova Scotia. Excellent original paint
and unrigged condition. Structurally sound with a small chip from left side of
tail. Very tight check down back of body. Long flowing crest. 300-500
339 VERY EARLY BLACK DUCK by Ken Harris, Woodville, N.Y. Outstanding original
scratch-feather paint and structurally sound condition. This fine black duck was
used for shooting over, and it is very rare to find one is such good condition.
Bottom weight removed. Felt tabs on bottom. 800-1200
340 VERY EARLY BLUEBILL HEN, probably New York State, in very good original
paint showing minor wear and shot scarring. The decoy, with uplifted head
position, is in structurally good condition. One-inch chip from bottom side of
tail. Stress crack in neck. Green felt on bottom. 600-800
341 VERY EARLY BLUEBILL HEN, probably New York State, in very good original
paint showing minor wear and shot scarring. The decoy, with uplifted head
position,is in structurally good condition. 1 1/2" splinter from side of tail.
Green felt bottom. 600-800
342 EARLY BLUEBILL DRAKE, probably New York State. Retains some original comb
paint to back, with very old working paint to sides. Structurally sound with
unusual pinch-breast carving. Bottom weight removed. Some shot scarring to body.
200-300
343 VERY EARLY BLUEBILL HEN, probably Ogdensburg, N.Y. Original paint showing
some wear and shot scarring. Structurally good with repaired crack to neck.
Bottom weights removed. "160" carved in bottom twice. 200-300
344 VERY EARLY REDHEAD DRAKE, similar to the work of the Stevens family,
Weedsport, N.Y. Retains weathered original paint with some shot scarring to body
and head. Structurally very good with some minor roughness to bill tip. Green
felt applied to bottom. 600-800
345 HIGH-HEAD BROADBILL DRAKE, probably Clayton, N.Y., area. Very good original
comb-feather paint showing minor wear. Structurally very good with minor shot
scarring. Bottom lined with green felt. 300-500
346 VERY EARLY LONG ISLAND SHOREBIRD, similar to the work of Charles Bunn or
William Bowman. Old working paint and good structural condition with
relief-carved wings and carved thigh detail. 200-300
346A CANVASBACK DRAKE attributed to Julius Mittlesteadt, Buffalo, N.Y. Very old
working paint and very good structural condition. Retains bottom biscuit weight
and rigging eyes. 100-200
347 VERY EARLY LONG ISLAND SHOREBIRD, similar to the work of Charles Bunn or
William Bowman. Old working paint and very good structural condition with minor
chips to wing tips. 300-500
348 WILLET, probably Long Island, in what appears to be original paint in
excellent condition. Structurally very good with professional repair to neck.
Original bill and relief-carved wings. 200-300
349 VERY EARLY LONG ISLAND SHOREBIRD, similar to the work of Charles Bunn or
William Bowman. Old working paint and good structural condition with possible
repair to filler in head area. Chips to wing tips. Carved thigh detail. 300-500
350 WHITE-WING SCOTER from the Stratford, Connecticut, school. Very old working
paint and good structural condition. Hollow carved, retaining tear drop bottom
weight and leather rigging thong. Very early decoy. 300-500
351 VERY EARLY BLUEBILL HEN, probably Long Island, in very weathered working
paint. Structurally good with old neck cracks and shot scarring. Bottom keel and
weight intact. Bears the large "L.K. THORNE" brand. 200-300
352 TWO VERY EARLY BRANT, Long Island. Both in very old working paint. Both in
structurally fair condition. One with partial head loss. Both with unusual
bottom weights. 100-200
353 EARLY RED-BREASTED MERGANSER DRAKE attributed to William Henry Bennett, East
Hampton, N.Y. Good original paint. Unweighted with placement hole on bottom.
Structurally very good with mandible carving and flowing crest. July/August,
2004, issue of "Decoy Magazine," Pg. 44, discusses William Henry Bennett's life
and carving. 300-500
354 UNUSUAL CANADA GOOSE, probably Long Island. Original paint. Hollow cork
construction with bottom board and full keel. This goose decoy appears to have
been cut in half and reattached. 100-200
355 CANADA GOOSE, probably Long Island, in original paint. This decoy appears to
have been cut in half and re- attached. Repaired crack in neck. Full bottom
keel. Hollow wood construction. 200-300
356 TWO BLACK DUCKS, probably Long Island, in excellent original paint and
unrigged condition. Hollow carved in very good structural condition. Unrigged.
200-300
357 TWO UNUSUAL CORK DECOYS, probably Long Island. The black duck, in excellent
original paint, shows very minor wear and rub on right side. Hollow, unrigged.
Together with a redhead drake in excellent original paint and unused condition.
Inlet wood tail. 200-300
358 MALLARD DRAKE, probably Long Island in very good original paint and cork
construction. Unrigged. Together with a BLUEBILL HEN in original paint and cork
construction. Some loss to tail. 100-200
359 TWO MALLARD DRAKES probably Long Island, in excellent original paint and
unrigged condition. Both structurally very good. One with loss from tail. Hollow
cork construction. 200-300
360 OVERSIZED CANADA GOOSE, probably Long Island, in excellent original paint
and unrigged condition. Hollow carved with raised, split wings. Head turned
left. Some filler loss at neck. 200-400
361 CANADA GOOSE, probably Long Island, in original paint. This decoy appears to
have been cut in half and reattached. Hollow balsa construction. Three-quarters
of bill missing. 100-200 Not Shown
362 THREE VERY EARLY MERGANSERS, probably Long Island, all with remnants of
paint. All with neck cracks, one with cork body. All retain bottom weights.
Three very weathered and well used merganser decoys. 300-500 Two Shown
363 THREE VERY EARLY CORK-BODY BLACK DUCKS, Long Island. All with very stylish
carved and painted heads. One with bill tip broken. All with full bottom keels.
Very early decoys. 200-300 One Shown
364 THREE EARLY CORK BLACK DUCKS, probably Long Island. All with very stylish
carved and painted wood heads. All with full bottom keels. 300-400 One Shown
365 SEAGULL by Tom Langan, Roslyn Harbor, N.Y. Excellent antiqued paint and
structurally sound condition. Elongated, split, crossed tail feathers. Hollow
carved with relief-wing detail. Branded on bottom. 300-500
366 TWO FISH DECOYS by Forrest Jennings, Shamong, N.J., consisting of a BLUEGILL
and a YELLOW PERCH. Both in near-mint, unused condition. Together with a group
of six New Jersey Ducks Unlimited ashtrays, depicting a common merganser drake
by Forrest Jennings. 200-300
367 GROUP OF EIGHT WORKING DECOYS consisting of a CANADA GOOSE, a BRANT, two
REDHEADS, a CANVASBACK, a BLUEBILL , a BLACK DUCK and an EIDER. All in old
working paint. Structurally fair condition. 200-300 One Shown
368 GROUP OF SEVEN DECOYS consisting of a CANADA GOOSE, two BROADBILLS, three
REDHEADS and a CANVASBACK. Various regions. All in old working paint. All
structurally good. 200-300 One Shown
369 BRANT, North Carolina, in weathered working paint worn to wood in areas.
Solid construction with open check on bottom. Retains foundry weight and large
rigging ring with staple. 100-200
370 NORTH CAROLINA BRANT, possibly by Ben Fulcher. Root-head decoy with very
weathered working paint. Solid body with unusual 10" wrench for bottom weight.
"BF" carved in bottom. Structurally fair condition with some bottom losses.
200-300
371 EARLY BRANT with a Mason Factory body and old root head. Very old weathered
working paint. Structurally fair with numerous body checks. Retains two bottom
weights and canvas rigging strap. From the shooting rig of C.W. Garris. 100-200
372 TWO BLUEBILLS FROM NORTH CAROLINA. Both with weathered working paint. One
with a silhouette head and large bottom keel. The second has a replaced head.
50-100 One Shown
373 CANVASBACK DRAKE attributed to Jesse Bowden, Knotts Island, N.C. Weathered
working paint and fair structural condition. Tight checks to back and old repair
to neck crack. Bottom weights removed. 100-200
374 REDHEAD DRAKE by Callie O'Neal, Churches Island, N.C. Canvas-covered, wire
frame with wood bottom board and wood head. Weathered original paint.
Structurally very good with typical neck cracks and 1 ½” chip from underside of
bill. See “Southern Decoys” by Fleckenstein, pg. 233. 200-300
375 GROUP OF THREE NORTH CAROLINA DECOYS consisting of a BLUEBILL HEN, a
PRIMITIVE DECOY in gray primer, and a BLACKHEAD attributed to Alvah Fulcher. All
in very weathered condition. All re-headed. 75-125 Not Shown
376 PAIR OF GREEN WING TEAL by Forrest Jennings, Shamong, N.J. Near-mint
original paint and unused condition. Both retain full bottom keels. Both branded
"FHJ" and signed by maker. Cork construction. 200-300
377 PAIR OF CINNAMON TEAL by John Hamilton, Cedar Run, N.J. Near-mint original
paint and unused condition. Hollow carved with inlet bottom weights. Maker's
name carved in bottoms. 200-300
378 A FANCIFUL PREENING YELLOWLEG by Forrest "Bud" Jennings, Shamong, N.J.
Near-mint original paint and condition. Relief-carved wings and split tail.
Unusual pose with decoy preening its tail feathers. Signed and branded on
bottom. 100-200
379 PAIR OF GREENWING TEAL by John Hamilton, Cedar Run, N.J. Near-mint original
paint and unused condition. Hollow carved with inlet bottom weights. Maker's
name carved in bottoms. 200-300
380 PAIR OF BLUE WING TEAL by John Hamilton, Cedar Run, N.J. Near-mint original
paint and unused condition. Hollow carved with inlet bottom weights. Maker's
name carved in bottoms. 200-300
381 PAIR OF BUFFLEHEADS by Forrest Jennings, Shamong, N.J. Near-mint original
paint and unused condition. Low-head models with raised wing carving and fluted
tails. Both hollow carved and retain maker's signature weight. Both branded
"FHJ" and signed by artist. 300-500
382 TWO ONE-QUARTER SIZE DECOYS by Wayne Davis, Harkers Island, N.C., consisting
of a TUNDRA SWAN and a CANADA GOOSE. Excellent original paint with antiquing.
Both retain bottom keels with rigging. Together with THREE ONE-QUARTER SIZE DUCK
DECOYS by Wayne Davis, Harkers Island, N.C., consisting of a RUDDY DUCK, a
GOLDEENEYE and a GREEN WING TEAL. Excellent original antiqued paint and
condition. 100-200
383 PAIR OF ONE-QUARTER SIZE BARNACLE GEESE by Wayne Davis, Harkers Island, N.C.
Excellent original paint with antiquing. Both retain bottom keels with rigging.
Together with TWO ONE-QUARTER SIZE DECOYS by Wayne Davis, Harkers Island, N.C.,
consisting of a BLUE GOOSE and a SNOW GOOSE. Excellent original paint with
antiquing. Both retain bottom keels with rigging. 100-200
384 THREE EARLY SHOREBIRDS, two from Long Island or New Jersey and one possibly
from New Jersey. The plover with dry rot and losses. One with neck repair.
200-300
385 GROUP OF FIVE FEEDING PLOVERS, possibly Long Island, in very weathered
working paint. Most scarred by shot. Some with original bills. 200-300
Two Shown
386 GROUP OF FOUR SHOREBIRDS consisting of a feeding plover, a raised wing
yellowleg, re-headed yellowleg and a raised wing yellowleg with ornate paint.
All probably Long Island. Three with shot scarring and bill loss. 200-300
Two Shown
387 UNUSUAL CUSTOM-MADE LONG BARRELL GAME CALL in excellent original condition
with highly figured wood. Overall length approximately 10¼”. 200-300
388 UNUSUAL ICE FISHING LURE in the form of a beaver. Natural wood with carved
ears and face. Glass eyes, metal fins and a diamond-patterned, wagging tail.
Inlet bottom weights. Three line fasteners. 200-300
389 RHODES MECHANICAL FROG, circa 1909, introduced by Shakespeare Co., from the
design by Bert O. Rhodes (the Kalamazoo Fishing Tackle Co.). Hard rubber
construction with original hand paint. Fair condition with partial loss to left
body fin. Original hooks. 100-200
390 PAIR OF ONE-HALF SIZE FLYING WOOD DUCKS by H.V. Shourds, Seaville, N.J.
Near-mint original paint and condition. Both with wings outstretched and necks
extended. Detailed wing carving with fluted tails. The drake has carved feet.
Both signed. Hen dated “'74”, the drake is dated “'75.” 300-500
391 EARLY SHOT GUN BOX, home-made, with two-cover construction, hinged to
bottom. Edges supported by battens. Very early case with two hand-drawn x's
within. Together with a ONE-THIRD SIZE GOOSE, composition, in good condition.
100-200
392 TWENTY-SIX STEREO VIEWS of primarily duck hunting scenes from the turn of
the century, with views depicting hunters in action. Color composition, all in
very good condition. 100-200
393 GROUP OF THREE YELLOWLEG TINNIES, possibly Wm. Read & Sons, Boston, Ma. All
in original paint with some rust showing through. Some dents and paint loss.
Refer to "North American Factory Decoys" by K. Trayer, pgs. 315-316. 200-300
One Shown
394 GROUP OF SIX SHOREBIRDS. Three are possibly from Long Island, with primer
coat. Three are in natural wood. All in good structural condition. 100-200
One Shown
395 GROUP OF FOUR TINNIES, consisting of two PLOVERS, and two YELLOWLEGS. Very
weathered paint with some rust showing. One Strater & Sohier with patent date
October 27, 1874. One placement stick and one base. 100-200 One Shown
396 GROUP OF FOUR LARGE RUNNING PLOVERS, possibly Long Island. All in weathered
working paint. All slightly over-sized. All with bill intact. 200-300 One Shown
397 COMPLETE SET OF RELOADING TOOLS FOR BLACK POWDER PAPER SHELLS, 12 Ga.
SHOTGUN. Consists of a shot/powder measure, a decapping tool, recapping tool,
loading tube, packing tool and a crimper. Brass Hicks primer tin and empty black
powder can. All in good condition. 100-200
398 GROUP OF THREE RUNNING PLOVER, possibly Long Island. All with remnants of
old working paint. All large, solid-body birds with what appears to be original
bills. Structurally sound condition. 200-300 One Shown
399 GROUP OF SEVEN PRIMITIVE CORK SHOREBIRDS, possibly Long Island. All in very
weathered condition with some remnants of paint. One with neck repair. 100-200
One Shown
400 GROUP OF THREE EARLY SHOREBIRDS, possibly Long Island, consisting of a
curlew, plover and a yellowleg. All with very old working paint. Curlew heavily
scarred by shot. All appear to have replaced bills. 200-300 One Shown
400A GROUP OF FOUR SHOREBIRDS, a cork curlew, a Dodge with traces of paint, and
two others, possibly Long Island. Three are worn to wood. The cork curlew in old
working paint. 200-300 One Shown
401 BLACK-BREASTED PLOVER AND A YELLOWLEG, possibly Long Island. Both in
excellent paint, probably a second coat. Both with carved "V" wing detail. Very
good structural condition. 200-300 One Shown
402 "THE ROD AND LINE" by H. Wheatley, published by Spottiswoodes and Shaw,
New–street-Square, London. Generally fair condition. One page missing.
Illustrated. 100-200
403 "NORTH AMERICAN SHOREBIRDS" by Daniel Giraud. Published by Francis P.
Harper, 1895, New York. Black and white illustrations. Generally good condition.
Interesting note signed by Kitty Newbold, Christmas, 1895. Together with "Wings
in the Wilderness," by Allan Cruickshank, Oxford University Press, 1947, New
York. 100-200
404 GROUP OF TEN PRIMITIVE ROOT-HEAD SHOREBIRDS, consisting of wood and cork
construction. Most with natural finish. Some with remnants of paint. 75-100
One Shown
405 GROUP OF FOUR FLATTY SHOREBIRDS, possibly Long Island. Very weathered
working paint. Structurally fair condition with shot scarring. 200-300
One Shown
406 GROUP OF SIX CORK SHOREBIRDS, possibly Long Island. Most in natural cork
with some remnants of paint remaining. All in fair structural condition. 100-200
One Shown
407 THREE FLATTY SHOREBIRDS, possibly Long Island. All in very weathered working
paint. All with some shot scarring. One missing bill. 100-200 One Shown
408 GROUP OF THREE NATURAL FINISH DECOYS. The first is a Wildfowler teal,
Quogue, N.Y. in structurally sound condition. The second is a Mason Premier
grade decoy, hollow carved. Eyes missing. The third is a very early Chesapeake
Bay decoy, possibly by the Holly family. All in good structural condition.
200-300 One Shown
409 RARE AND UNUSUAL CANVAS-COVERED GOOSE, possibly the Armstrong Decoy Company,
Houston, Tx. Retains original finished surface and padded interior. Structurally
very good condition. See "North American Factory Decoys" by K. Trayer, pgs.
47-50. 200-300
410 GROUP OF FOUR WORKING DECOYS, possibly Long Island, consisting of two black
ducks, a primitive broadbill, and a hollow canvasback. All in weathered working
paint and fair structural condition. 100-200 Not Shown
411 GROUP OF THREE DECOYS consisting of a Standard grade Mason REDHEAD DRAKE in
old working paint, a Upper Bay REDHEAD DRAKE in old working paint and a MALLARD
DRAKE by Animal Trap in original paint. All with losses and wear. 75-125 Not
Shown
412 GROUP OF 18 EARLY DECOY WEIGHTS FROM NORTH CAROLINA. 10-20 Not shown
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