Online Sporting Collectible Auction Sunday August 1st 2021
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SPORTING COLLECTIBLE AUCTION ONLINE | PHONE | ABSENTEE BIDDING ACCEPTED 532 Lots Sunday, August 1st, 2021 10 AM EST Duck Decoys * Fish Spearing Decoys * Shorebirds * Wooden Ammo Boxes * Sporting Art ?and More!

1
Rare Mason Blue-Winged Teal Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, Early Premiere Grade slope breasted hollow body, original paint with light gunning wear, possible 2nd coat on bottom, in-factory repair to the back & right side, tight age cracks with some touchup to neck, 2 shot marks on head, excellent...

2
Swisher Soules White Owl Metal Decoy
Decatur, IL, glass eyes, hollow cast metal, two sided, original worn paint, one eye is cracked, these were made to keep pigeons and birds away from airports in the early aviation days, 14" Tall, est. 500 - 700

3
Clovis Lefebvre Red Head Drake Duck Decoy
Alexandria Bay, NY, 1910's, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear, stress crack on back looks to have been repaired when made, a few shot marks, detailed combing on back and sides, 14" L, est. 500 - 700

4
Mason Goldeneye Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, hairline crack on back & bottom, light gunning wear, overall nice condition, 13" L, est. 500-700

5
George Strunk Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Glendora, NJ, glass eyes, oversized hollow body, excellent original paint with beautiful blending & coloration, raised wingtips, 20" L, est. 700 - 1000

6
Lathrop Holmes Style Merganser Duck Decoy
by Lou Schifferl, Neenah, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with disstressed wear, high head, excellent form, 19"L x 12"T, est. 500-700

7
Heck Whittington Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Oglesby, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, old working paint, some gunning wear & tail chip, hard to find early example, 17" L, est. 200 - 400

8
George "Skippy" Barto Mini Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Tiskilwa, IL, 1930's, glass eyes, strong original paint, excellent example, 6" L, est. 400-600

9
Gundelfinger Company Blue Bill Hen Duck Decoy
Jefferson City, MO, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, a few paint flakes & shot marks, rare Gundelfinger factory stamp on bottom, 14" L, est. 300-500

10
Gundelfinger Company Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Jefferson City, MO, glass eyes (one replaced), solid body, original excellent scratch paint, tail chip, nice example. 17" L, est. 200 - 400

11
Herters 1893 Series Canada Goose Duck Decoy
Waseca, MN, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with Herters stamp on bottom, excellent condition, 25" L, est. 250 - 400

12
Herters Santa Marta Coot Duck Decoy
Waseca, MN, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, some minor scuffs, good condition, 12" L, est. 150 - 250

13
Herters 1893 Series Eider Duck Decoy
Waseca, MN, glass eyes, solid body, dry original paint with a few scuffs, good condition on this tough to find species, 19" L, est. 100 - 200

13
Herters mdl 1893 Snipe Shorebird
Waseca, MN, glass eyes, original paint, excellent condition, 13"L, est. 150 - 250

14
Mason Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, Premiere Grade, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original & working paint, hairline crack in bill, 16" L, Est 300 - 500

15
Handel Pair of Mallard Duck Decoys
Handel decoys made for Bill Harris 1979,glass eyes, solid body, all original paint near mint condition, 15" L, Est. 200 - 400

16
Ralph Reghi pr of Redhead Duck Decoys
Mt. Clemens, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, strong original paint, a few shot marks, great form, drake has John Beverly New Baltimore stenciled on bottom, 14.5"L, est. 800 - 1200

17
Alex Tobin Meldrum Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Pearl Beach, MI, tack eyes, hollow body with wooden bottom board, combination of original & working paint with some wear, A brand under bill, great form, 16"L, est. 400 - 600

18
William Clark Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with light wear, tight age crack on right side of head, small sliver missing from right edge of bill, 13.5"L, est. 300 - 500

19
Harold Wilkens Black Duck Decoy
Alliston, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint with light wear, tight age crack on back side of head, appears that neck has been reset, head is turned left, excellent form, 15"L, est. 400 - 600

20
2 Pintail Drake Duck Decoys
by unknown carver, found in Tecumseh, MI, painted eyes, 2 piece balsa bodies applied to wooden bottom board, nice form, original paint with some gunning wear & flaking, 15"L, est. Market Determined

21
William Finch Bufflehead Duck Decoy
Port Huron, MI, solid body, appears to be original paint with nice surface and patina with some wear, small chip on left edge of bill, branded "W.H FINCH" & dated 2-22-22 on bottom, 11"L, est. 500 - 800

22
Ontario Black Duck Decoy
tack eyes, hollow body with wooden bottom board, combination of mostly original paint with some hunter touchup, a few shot marks & light gunning wear, overall a nice example, light wear to right edge of bill, 15.5"L, est. 500 - 800

23
Dodge Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint with small area of hunter touchup on left side, some gunning wear & a few shot marks, tight age crack through neck & back, overall nice example, 14"L, est. 800 - 1200

24
Dodge Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear, small tail chips, a few shot marks, neck appears to have been reset with possible second coat of black on breast, 13.5"L, est. 500 - 800

25
Dodge Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear & a few shot marks, preening head position is likely not original, head is loose, 13.5"L, est. 300 - 500

26
Mason Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, hollow bodies, drake is in good original paint with some shot marks & wear, hen has combination of original & working paint with wear & shot marks, 13.5"L, est. 500 - 800

27
Herters Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Waseca, MN, model perfect, glass eyes, hollow bodies, good original paint, bottom boards appear to be added, 14"L, est. 300 - 500

28
Mason Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid body, mostly good original paint with some enhancement to bill & a professional tail chip repair, overall nice example, 16.5"L, est. 500 - 800

29
Mason Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, hollow body, strong dry original paint with light wear, features the George Ross Starr collection stamp on bottom, 13.5"L, est. 800 - 1200

30
Frank Strey Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Oshkosh, WI, glass eyes, solid body, early humpback form, a few shot marks & gunning wear, mostly original paint with some hunter touchup, 15"L, est. 500 - 700

31
Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown east coast carver, painted eyes, solid body, old working paint with great patina & surface, some gunning wear, age cracks to neck, 14.5"L, est. Market Determined

32
Mark Daisey Pr of Merganser Duck Decoys
Chincoteague, VA, tack eyes, solid bodies, strong original paint, carved in the Ira Hudson style, excellent form, 16.5"L, est. Market Determined

33
Armstrong Canada Goose Decoy
Houston, TX, glass eyes, canvas over cork body, in good condition with 1 small damage area on left side of body, 22"L x 12"T, est. 150 - 250

34
Pintail Hen Duck Decoy
metal button eyes, canvas over foam filled body, in good condition, 16.5"L, est. 100 - 200

35
Mason Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid body, broadbill, original paint with light flaking & wear, head is slightly loose, light wear to edge of bill, age crack on left side of body, 15"L, est. 200 - 400

36
Mason Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid body, broadbill, mostly original paint with some hunter touchup around the neck area, some gunning wear, a few age cracks in body, head is slightly loose, 14"L, est. 200 - 400

37
Mason Back Bay Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, oversized solid body, combination of working & restored paint, hairline crack through bill, 18"L, est. 200 - 400

38
Early Mason Merganser Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint, branded E on bottom, 15.5"L, est. 200 - 400

39
Mason Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid bodies, combination of original & old working paint with some gunning wear & shot marks, 13"L, est. 300 - 500

40
Gus Nelow Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Omro, WI, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, a few shot marks, very little wear, hairline crack on left side base of neck, overall nice example, 14"L, est. 400 - 600

41
Rare Gus Nelow Green-winged Teal Hen Duck Decoy
Omro, WI, glass eyes, solid body, dry original paint with light gunning wear, very hard to find, 12.5"L, est. Market Determined

42
Gus Nelow Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Omro, WI, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint with some gunning wear, a few shot marks, crack through neck, appears that head has been reset, 18"L, est. 200 - 400

43
Nickolas Strum Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Appleton, WI, glass eyes, hollow body with wooden bottom board, combination of mostly original paint with some hunter touchup to black on breast & tail, a few shot marks & light gunning wear, 18"L, est. 300 - 500

44
John Nierman Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Winneconne, WI, glass eyes, oversized solid body with high head turned left, combination of original paint with some hunter touchup, branded JHN (John Nierman) & DVU (Dave Uihleim), 16"L x 10"T, est. 200 - 400

45
Joe Kempinger Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
Oshkosh, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear, 2 age cracks & a couple shot marks, 14.5"L, est. 200 - 400

46
Rare Gus Moak Canvasback Hen Duck Decoy
Tustin, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent form, from the Charles Kulnick rig of Berlin, WI, restored paint, great form, 19"L, est. Market Determined

47
Evans Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Ladysmith, WI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, dry original paint, hairline crack through neck, light gunning wear with factory stamp on bottom, 15.5"L, est. 200 - 400

48
Evans Canvasback Hen Duck Decoy
Ladysmith, WI, mammoth grade, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint, hairline crack in base of neck, a few minor imperfections in paint, factory stamp on bottom, overall a very nice example, never rigged 17.5"L, est. 800 - 1200

49
Evans Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Ladysmith, WI, mammoth grade, glass eyes, solid body, combination of some original & working paint, 18"L, est. 200 - 400

50
Frank Strey Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Oshkosh, WI, glass eyes, solid bodies, combination of original & working paint, a few shot marks & some gunning wear, age cracks in bottoms, 14.5"L, est. 500 - 800

51
Julius Johann Worm Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Milwaukee, WI, glass eyes, oversized hollow body, strong original paint with light gunning wear, tail chip that has been reset, 19"L, est. 400 - 700

52
Lester Beattie Canada Goose Decoy
Van Dyne, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, dry original paint, 21"L x 10"T, est. Market Determined

53
William Hirterthuer Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Neenah, WI, glass eyes, solid bodies with cork added in backs, a few shot marks & light gunning wear, appear to be original paint with light varnish, 18"L, est. 300 - 500

54
Paul Doering Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Princeton, WI, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint with very little wear, carved PRD in bottom, 17"L, est. 200 - 400

55
Paul Doering Black Duck Decoy
Princeton, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, 17"L, est. 150 - 250

56
Milton Geyer Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Green Bay, WI, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint with light wear, PS branded in bottom, 17"L, est. Market Determined

57
Joe Artin Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Milwaukee, WI, glass eyes, oversized balsa body, original paint with light wear, 20"L x 12"T, est. Market Determined

58
Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown Wisconsin carver, high head with excellent form, solid body, worn paint, small knot in tail, 19"L x 11"T, est. Market Determined

59
Clifford "Moody" Lind Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Fremont, WI, glass eyes, oversized cork bodies with wooden bottom boards, hen appears to be in dry original paint, drake is combination of original & working paint, drake 21"L, hen 17"L, est. 200 - 400

60
Tube Dawson Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Putnam, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, with Millie Graves paint, some gunning wear & flaking, damage to underside of bill and cracked, 16"L, est. 300 - 500

61
Dennis Entwistle Pr of Perdew Style Pintails
Morris, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, heads are slightly turned in opposing positions, excellent detail, 16"L, est. 500 - 800

62
Dennis Entwistle Perdew Style Mallard Drake
Morris, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint with great detail, light coat of old varnish, 17"L, est. 300 - 500

63
Illinois River Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown carver from Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with gunning wear, relief carved wingtips with light damage, age cracks to neck, overall nice example, 16.5"L, est. 500 - 800

64
Robert Elliston Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
Bureau, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, restored paint, hairline crack through neck with excellent detailed combing on back & sides, 17"L, est. 400 - 600

65
Matt Spielman Pr of Perdew Style Mallards
Pecatonica, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, highly detailed, hen is in preening position, drake 17"L, hen 14"L, est. 500 - 700

66
Bill Spielman Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
Winnebago, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, signed & dated 2015 on bottom, 17"L, est. 150 - 250

67
Charlie Moore Pr of Perdew Style Mallards
DeKalb, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, 16.5"L, est. 300 - 500

68
Charlie Moore Pr of Perdew Style Gadwalls
DeKalb, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, 16.5"L, est. 300 - 500

69
Charlie Moore Pr of Perdew Style Green-Winged Teal
DeKalb, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, 11"L, est. 300 - 500

70
Charlie Moore Pr of Perdew Style Blue-Winged Teal
DeKalb, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, 11"L, est. 300 - 500

71
Charlie Moore Perdew Style Black Duck Decoy
DeKalb, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, in preening position, 14.5"L, est. 200 - 400

72
Mike Borrett Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
Madison, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, carved in Illinois River style, makers brand MB and branded HALL on bottom, head is turned right, 15.5"L, est. 200 - 400

73
Mike Borrett Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Madison, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, carved in Illinois River style, makers brand MB on bottom, 16"L, est. 200 - 400

74
Bud Hinck Pr of 1/2 size Mallard Duck Decoys
Washburn, IL, sleepy glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint, heads are slightly turned, relief carved wingtips, makers signature on bottom, 12"L, est. 200 - 400

75
William Chrysler Black Duck Decoy
Belleville, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with a few shot marks & damage to neck, early example with some gunning wear, overall great form, 17.5"L, est. 500 - 700

76
Reg Bloom Pr of Goldeneye Duck Decoys
Kingston, ONT, glass eyes, solid bodies, good original paint with very little wear, small chip on right wingtip of drake, 14"L, est. 500 - 800

77
Ernie Fowlie Goldeneye Hen Duck Decoy
Smith Falls, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, painted by DW Nichol, in good condition, 13"L, est. 200 - 400

78
Early John R Wells Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, mostly original paint with some hunter touchup to head & tail, some shot marks & gunning wear, 14"L, est. 400 - 600

79
Ray Pomeroy Goldeneye Hen Duck Decoy
Gores Landing, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint, light gunning wear, ex Peter Brown collection, great form, 12"L, est. 400 - 700

80
Richard Post Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Post was a guide at the Long Point Club, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, very light gunning wear, wood knot in back, tight age crack in base of neck, original price of $1.25 written in pencil on bottom, 15"L, est. 400 - 600

81
Edgar McNeil Black Duck Decoy
Lansdowne, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, small wear on edge of tail & tight neck crack, overall very good example, appears to have never been rigged, 17.5"L, est. 400 - 600

82
Charlie Melton Black Duck Decoy
Prince Edward County, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, working repaint by Davey Nichol, some gunning wear & light flaking, excellent form, 17.5"L, est. 400 - 600

83
John R. Wells Black Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, thin hollow body, excellent form, repainted, age crack to base of neck, head is turned slightly left, 16"L, est. 400 - 600

84
Art Chilton Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint with nice combing detail on back, head is turned right, makers brand on bottom, 15"L, est. 300 - 500

85
Rob Trussell Goldeneye Drake Duck Decoy
Brockville, ONT, relief carved eyes, solid body, original paint with a few shot marks & light gunning wear, exact decoy featured in Decoys of a Thousand Islands, head is slightly loose, 15"L, est. 300 - 500

86
Percy Bovey Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Gananoque, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, combination of mostly original paint with some hunter touchup, nice combing on back, 12"L, est. 200 - 400

87
Pratt Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Joliet, IL, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & working paint, age crack in bottom 14"L, est. 150 - 250

88
Ben Schmidt Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, dry original paint, in excellent condition, very little wear, head is turned slightly right, very small tail chip on edge of tail, possibly original in the making, very nice example, 16.5"L, est. 800 - 1200

89
Ben Schmidt Pr of Mallard Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint with gunning wear, hen & drake both have reset bills, drake has crack through neck, nice feather stamping & carving, 18"L, est. 400 - 600

90
Childers 1/2 Sized Swan
location ??, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, excellent detailed feather carving, relief carved & raised wings, tucked head position with puppy chew & damage to wingtips, otherwise in excellent condition, makers signature & dated 1984 on botto...

91
Robert Capriola Brant Decoy
Arcata, CA, relief carved eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, makers initials RC on bottom, 18"L x 11"T, est. 300 - 500

92
Mike Valley Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Prarie Du Chein, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint with great detail, light wear, excellent form, makers signature on bottom, 18"L, est. 200 - 400

93
Mike Valley Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
Prarie Du Chein, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint with great detail, light wear, excellent form, makers signature on bottom, 17.5"L, est. 200 - 400

94
Mike Valley Merganser Drake Duck Decoy
Prarie Du Chein, WI, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint with great detail, makers signature on bottom, 18.5"L, est. 200 - 400

95
Mike Valley Pr of Blue-Winged Teal Duck Decoy
Prarie Du Chein, WI, glass eyes, solid bodies, strong original paint, heads are turned left, makers stamp on bottom, 11.5"L, est. 200 - 400

96
Sean Sutton Black Duck Decoy
Paulsboro, NJ, glass eyes, oversized hollow body, strong original paint with excellent detail, head is turned slightly right, relief carved & crossed wingtips, small amount of cedar bleed to bottom of breast & tail, 21"L, est. 500 - 700

97
Ben Heinemann Gadwall Hen Duck Decoy
Durham, NC, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint with great detail, preening position, excellent form, signed & dated 2008, 14"L, est. 300 - 500

98
Jode Hillman Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Mullica Hill, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, signed & dated 2008 on bottom, est. 200 - 300

99
Torry Ward Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint with detailed combing, head is turned right, signed & dated 1993 by maker on bottom, 14"L, est. 300 - 500

100
Torry Ward Gadwall Drake Duck Decoy
Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, head is turned right, 1st place in 1989 in Winnepeg, makers signature on bottom, 15.5"L, est. 400 - 600

101
Wood Duck Drake Decoy by Unknown Carver
glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint, small chip to the underside tip of bill, otherwise in good condition, 13.5"L, est. Market Determined

102
Torry Ward Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, glass eyes, hollow body, carved in Nate Quillen style, excellent original paint, makers signature on bottom, 12"L, est. 200 - 400

103
Torry Ward Green-Winged Teal Hen Duck Decoy
Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, carved in the style of John R. Wells, excellent form, 12.5"L, est. 400 - 600

104
Paul Dittman Wood Duck Drake Decoy
Wind Lake, WI, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint, makers signature & dated 1985 on bottom, 14"L, est. 300 - 500

105
Paul Dittman Pr of Redhead Duck Decoys
Wind Lake, WI, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint, highly detailed feather carving, hen in preening position, a truly beautiful pair of decoys, makers signature & dated 1985 on bottom, 14"L, est. 500 - 800

106
Paul Dittman Pr of Cinnamon Teal Duck Decoys
Wind Lake, WI, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint, highly detailed feather carving, hen in preening position, makers signature & dated 1986 on bottom, 11"L, est. 500 - 800

107
Paul Dittman Green-Winged Teal Hen Duck Decoy
Wind Lake, WI, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, makers signature & dated 1984 on bottom, 11"L, est. 200 - 300

108
Reggie Birch Grebe Decoy
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint, makers signature on bottom, 7"L, est. 200 - 300

109
Reggie Birch Ruddy Duck Decoy
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint, makers signature on bottom, 9"L, est. 200 - 400

110
Dennis & Shirley Edwards Pr of Pintail Duck Decoys
Manitowoc, WI carvers, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint with great detailed carving, 16.5"L, est. 400 - 600

111
Mike Borrett Flying Pintail Drake
Madison, WI, hand carved, glass eyes, excellent original paint, branded & dated 2008 on right wing, 25"L with 21"L wingspan, est. 500 - 800

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Terms: 18% Buyers Premium with Cash and Check. a 3% charge will be aded to the Buyer's Premium to total 21%. All Items Are Sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS, No Warranties Or Guaranties Of Any Kind. The Information Is Believed To Be Accurate, But Is Furnished For Convenience Only And Is Not A Representation By The Auctioneers, Auction Company Or Its Staff. Auctioneers Acting As The Seller's Agent Only. Announcements Made On The Day Of Sale Take Precedence Over All Printed Matter. Shipping Of Purchases Will Be Available At Buyer's Expense. Jim, our Shipper will contact you directly. Call Grant For More Information About Auctions. 231-651-9099
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SPORTING COLLECTIBLE AUCTION ONLINE | PHONE | ABSENTEE BIDDING ACCEPTED 532 Lots Sunday, August 1st, 2021 10 AM EST Duck Decoys * Fish Spearing Decoys * Shorebirds * Wooden Ammo Boxes * Sporting Art ?and More!

1
Rare Mason Blue-Winged Teal Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, Early Premiere Grade slope breasted hollow body, original paint with light gunning wear, possible 2nd coat on bottom, in-factory repair to the back & right side, tight age cracks with some touchup to neck, 2 shot marks on head, excellent...

2
Swisher Soules White Owl Metal Decoy
Decatur, IL, glass eyes, hollow cast metal, two sided, original worn paint, one eye is cracked, these were made to keep pigeons and birds away from airports in the early aviation days, 14" Tall, est. 500 - 700

3
Clovis Lefebvre Red Head Drake Duck Decoy
Alexandria Bay, NY, 1910's, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear, stress crack on back looks to have been repaired when made, a few shot marks, detailed combing on back and sides, 14" L, est. 500 - 700

4
Mason Goldeneye Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, hairline crack on back & bottom, light gunning wear, overall nice condition, 13" L, est. 500-700

5
George Strunk Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Glendora, NJ, glass eyes, oversized hollow body, excellent original paint with beautiful blending & coloration, raised wingtips, 20" L, est. 700 - 1000

6
Lathrop Holmes Style Merganser Duck Decoy
by Lou Schifferl, Neenah, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with disstressed wear, high head, excellent form, 19"L x 12"T, est. 500-700

7
Heck Whittington Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Oglesby, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, old working paint, some gunning wear & tail chip, hard to find early example, 17" L, est. 200 - 400

8
George "Skippy" Barto Mini Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Tiskilwa, IL, 1930's, glass eyes, strong original paint, excellent example, 6" L, est. 400-600

9
Gundelfinger Company Blue Bill Hen Duck Decoy
Jefferson City, MO, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, a few paint flakes & shot marks, rare Gundelfinger factory stamp on bottom, 14" L, est. 300-500

10
Gundelfinger Company Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Jefferson City, MO, glass eyes (one replaced), solid body, original excellent scratch paint, tail chip, nice example. 17" L, est. 200 - 400

11
Herters 1893 Series Canada Goose Duck Decoy
Waseca, MN, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with Herters stamp on bottom, excellent condition, 25" L, est. 250 - 400

12
Herters Santa Marta Coot Duck Decoy
Waseca, MN, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, some minor scuffs, good condition, 12" L, est. 150 - 250

13
Herters 1893 Series Eider Duck Decoy
Waseca, MN, glass eyes, solid body, dry original paint with a few scuffs, good condition on this tough to find species, 19" L, est. 100 - 200

13
Herters mdl 1893 Snipe Shorebird
Waseca, MN, glass eyes, original paint, excellent condition, 13"L, est. 150 - 250

14
Mason Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, Premiere Grade, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original & working paint, hairline crack in bill, 16" L, Est 300 - 500

15
Handel Pair of Mallard Duck Decoys
Handel decoys made for Bill Harris 1979,glass eyes, solid body, all original paint near mint condition, 15" L, Est. 200 - 400

16
Ralph Reghi pr of Redhead Duck Decoys
Mt. Clemens, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, strong original paint, a few shot marks, great form, drake has John Beverly New Baltimore stenciled on bottom, 14.5"L, est. 800 - 1200

17
Alex Tobin Meldrum Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Pearl Beach, MI, tack eyes, hollow body with wooden bottom board, combination of original & working paint with some wear, A brand under bill, great form, 16"L, est. 400 - 600

18
William Clark Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with light wear, tight age crack on right side of head, small sliver missing from right edge of bill, 13.5"L, est. 300 - 500

19
Harold Wilkens Black Duck Decoy
Alliston, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint with light wear, tight age crack on back side of head, appears that neck has been reset, head is turned left, excellent form, 15"L, est. 400 - 600

20
2 Pintail Drake Duck Decoys
by unknown carver, found in Tecumseh, MI, painted eyes, 2 piece balsa bodies applied to wooden bottom board, nice form, original paint with some gunning wear & flaking, 15"L, est. Market Determined

21
William Finch Bufflehead Duck Decoy
Port Huron, MI, solid body, appears to be original paint with nice surface and patina with some wear, small chip on left edge of bill, branded "W.H FINCH" & dated 2-22-22 on bottom, 11"L, est. 500 - 800

22
Ontario Black Duck Decoy
tack eyes, hollow body with wooden bottom board, combination of mostly original paint with some hunter touchup, a few shot marks & light gunning wear, overall a nice example, light wear to right edge of bill, 15.5"L, est. 500 - 800

23
Dodge Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint with small area of hunter touchup on left side, some gunning wear & a few shot marks, tight age crack through neck & back, overall nice example, 14"L, est. 800 - 1200

24
Dodge Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear, small tail chips, a few shot marks, neck appears to have been reset with possible second coat of black on breast, 13.5"L, est. 500 - 800

25
Dodge Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear & a few shot marks, preening head position is likely not original, head is loose, 13.5"L, est. 300 - 500

26
Mason Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, hollow bodies, drake is in good original paint with some shot marks & wear, hen has combination of original & working paint with wear & shot marks, 13.5"L, est. 500 - 800

27
Herters Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Waseca, MN, model perfect, glass eyes, hollow bodies, good original paint, bottom boards appear to be added, 14"L, est. 300 - 500

28
Mason Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid body, mostly good original paint with some enhancement to bill & a professional tail chip repair, overall nice example, 16.5"L, est. 500 - 800

29
Mason Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, hollow body, strong dry original paint with light wear, features the George Ross Starr collection stamp on bottom, 13.5"L, est. 800 - 1200

30
Frank Strey Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Oshkosh, WI, glass eyes, solid body, early humpback form, a few shot marks & gunning wear, mostly original paint with some hunter touchup, 15"L, est. 500 - 700

31
Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown east coast carver, painted eyes, solid body, old working paint with great patina & surface, some gunning wear, age cracks to neck, 14.5"L, est. Market Determined

32
Mark Daisey Pr of Merganser Duck Decoys
Chincoteague, VA, tack eyes, solid bodies, strong original paint, carved in the Ira Hudson style, excellent form, 16.5"L, est. Market Determined

33
Armstrong Canada Goose Decoy
Houston, TX, glass eyes, canvas over cork body, in good condition with 1 small damage area on left side of body, 22"L x 12"T, est. 150 - 250

34
Pintail Hen Duck Decoy
metal button eyes, canvas over foam filled body, in good condition, 16.5"L, est. 100 - 200

35
Mason Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid body, broadbill, original paint with light flaking & wear, head is slightly loose, light wear to edge of bill, age crack on left side of body, 15"L, est. 200 - 400

36
Mason Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid body, broadbill, mostly original paint with some hunter touchup around the neck area, some gunning wear, a few age cracks in body, head is slightly loose, 14"L, est. 200 - 400

37
Mason Back Bay Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, oversized solid body, combination of working & restored paint, hairline crack through bill, 18"L, est. 200 - 400

38
Early Mason Merganser Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint, branded E on bottom, 15.5"L, est. 200 - 400

39
Mason Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid bodies, combination of original & old working paint with some gunning wear & shot marks, 13"L, est. 300 - 500

40
Gus Nelow Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Omro, WI, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, a few shot marks, very little wear, hairline crack on left side base of neck, overall nice example, 14"L, est. 400 - 600

41
Rare Gus Nelow Green-winged Teal Hen Duck Decoy
Omro, WI, glass eyes, solid body, dry original paint with light gunning wear, very hard to find, 12.5"L, est. Market Determined

42
Gus Nelow Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Omro, WI, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint with some gunning wear, a few shot marks, crack through neck, appears that head has been reset, 18"L, est. 200 - 400

43
Nickolas Strum Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Appleton, WI, glass eyes, hollow body with wooden bottom board, combination of mostly original paint with some hunter touchup to black on breast & tail, a few shot marks & light gunning wear, 18"L, est. 300 - 500

44
John Nierman Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Winneconne, WI, glass eyes, oversized solid body with high head turned left, combination of original paint with some hunter touchup, branded JHN (John Nierman) & DVU (Dave Uihleim), 16"L x 10"T, est. 200 - 400

45
Joe Kempinger Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
Oshkosh, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear, 2 age cracks & a couple shot marks, 14.5"L, est. 200 - 400

46
Rare Gus Moak Canvasback Hen Duck Decoy
Tustin, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent form, from the Charles Kulnick rig of Berlin, WI, restored paint, great form, 19"L, est. Market Determined

47
Evans Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Ladysmith, WI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, dry original paint, hairline crack through neck, light gunning wear with factory stamp on bottom, 15.5"L, est. 200 - 400

48
Evans Canvasback Hen Duck Decoy
Ladysmith, WI, mammoth grade, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint, hairline crack in base of neck, a few minor imperfections in paint, factory stamp on bottom, overall a very nice example, never rigged 17.5"L, est. 800 - 1200

49
Evans Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Ladysmith, WI, mammoth grade, glass eyes, solid body, combination of some original & working paint, 18"L, est. 200 - 400

50
Frank Strey Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Oshkosh, WI, glass eyes, solid bodies, combination of original & working paint, a few shot marks & some gunning wear, age cracks in bottoms, 14.5"L, est. 500 - 800

51
Julius Johann Worm Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Milwaukee, WI, glass eyes, oversized hollow body, strong original paint with light gunning wear, tail chip that has been reset, 19"L, est. 400 - 700

52
Lester Beattie Canada Goose Decoy
Van Dyne, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, dry original paint, 21"L x 10"T, est. Market Determined

53
William Hirterthuer Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Neenah, WI, glass eyes, solid bodies with cork added in backs, a few shot marks & light gunning wear, appear to be original paint with light varnish, 18"L, est. 300 - 500

54
Paul Doering Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Princeton, WI, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint with very little wear, carved PRD in bottom, 17"L, est. 200 - 400

55
Paul Doering Black Duck Decoy
Princeton, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, 17"L, est. 150 - 250

56
Milton Geyer Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Green Bay, WI, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint with light wear, PS branded in bottom, 17"L, est. Market Determined

57
Joe Artin Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Milwaukee, WI, glass eyes, oversized balsa body, original paint with light wear, 20"L x 12"T, est. Market Determined

58
Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown Wisconsin carver, high head with excellent form, solid body, worn paint, small knot in tail, 19"L x 11"T, est. Market Determined

59
Clifford "Moody" Lind Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Fremont, WI, glass eyes, oversized cork bodies with wooden bottom boards, hen appears to be in dry original paint, drake is combination of original & working paint, drake 21"L, hen 17"L, est. 200 - 400

60
Tube Dawson Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Putnam, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, with Millie Graves paint, some gunning wear & flaking, damage to underside of bill and cracked, 16"L, est. 300 - 500

61
Dennis Entwistle Pr of Perdew Style Pintails
Morris, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, heads are slightly turned in opposing positions, excellent detail, 16"L, est. 500 - 800

62
Dennis Entwistle Perdew Style Mallard Drake
Morris, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint with great detail, light coat of old varnish, 17"L, est. 300 - 500

63
Illinois River Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown carver from Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with gunning wear, relief carved wingtips with light damage, age cracks to neck, overall nice example, 16.5"L, est. 500 - 800

64
Robert Elliston Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
Bureau, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, restored paint, hairline crack through neck with excellent detailed combing on back & sides, 17"L, est. 400 - 600

65
Matt Spielman Pr of Perdew Style Mallards
Pecatonica, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, highly detailed, hen is in preening position, drake 17"L, hen 14"L, est. 500 - 700

66
Bill Spielman Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
Winnebago, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, signed & dated 2015 on bottom, 17"L, est. 150 - 250

67
Charlie Moore Pr of Perdew Style Mallards
DeKalb, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, 16.5"L, est. 300 - 500

68
Charlie Moore Pr of Perdew Style Gadwalls
DeKalb, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, 16.5"L, est. 300 - 500

69
Charlie Moore Pr of Perdew Style Green-Winged Teal
DeKalb, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, 11"L, est. 300 - 500

70
Charlie Moore Pr of Perdew Style Blue-Winged Teal
DeKalb, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, 11"L, est. 300 - 500

71
Charlie Moore Perdew Style Black Duck Decoy
DeKalb, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, in preening position, 14.5"L, est. 200 - 400

72
Mike Borrett Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
Madison, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, carved in Illinois River style, makers brand MB and branded HALL on bottom, head is turned right, 15.5"L, est. 200 - 400

73
Mike Borrett Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Madison, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, carved in Illinois River style, makers brand MB on bottom, 16"L, est. 200 - 400

74
Bud Hinck Pr of 1/2 size Mallard Duck Decoys
Washburn, IL, sleepy glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint, heads are slightly turned, relief carved wingtips, makers signature on bottom, 12"L, est. 200 - 400

75
William Chrysler Black Duck Decoy
Belleville, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with a few shot marks & damage to neck, early example with some gunning wear, overall great form, 17.5"L, est. 500 - 700

76
Reg Bloom Pr of Goldeneye Duck Decoys
Kingston, ONT, glass eyes, solid bodies, good original paint with very little wear, small chip on right wingtip of drake, 14"L, est. 500 - 800

77
Ernie Fowlie Goldeneye Hen Duck Decoy
Smith Falls, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, painted by DW Nichol, in good condition, 13"L, est. 200 - 400

78
Early John R Wells Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, mostly original paint with some hunter touchup to head & tail, some shot marks & gunning wear, 14"L, est. 400 - 600

79
Ray Pomeroy Goldeneye Hen Duck Decoy
Gores Landing, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint, light gunning wear, ex Peter Brown collection, great form, 12"L, est. 400 - 700

80
Richard Post Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Post was a guide at the Long Point Club, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, very light gunning wear, wood knot in back, tight age crack in base of neck, original price of $1.25 written in pencil on bottom, 15"L, est. 400 - 600

81
Edgar McNeil Black Duck Decoy
Lansdowne, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, small wear on edge of tail & tight neck crack, overall very good example, appears to have never been rigged, 17.5"L, est. 400 - 600

82
Charlie Melton Black Duck Decoy
Prince Edward County, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, working repaint by Davey Nichol, some gunning wear & light flaking, excellent form, 17.5"L, est. 400 - 600

83
John R. Wells Black Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, thin hollow body, excellent form, repainted, age crack to base of neck, head is turned slightly left, 16"L, est. 400 - 600

84
Art Chilton Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint with nice combing detail on back, head is turned right, makers brand on bottom, 15"L, est. 300 - 500

85
Rob Trussell Goldeneye Drake Duck Decoy
Brockville, ONT, relief carved eyes, solid body, original paint with a few shot marks & light gunning wear, exact decoy featured in Decoys of a Thousand Islands, head is slightly loose, 15"L, est. 300 - 500

86
Percy Bovey Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Gananoque, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, combination of mostly original paint with some hunter touchup, nice combing on back, 12"L, est. 200 - 400

87
Pratt Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Joliet, IL, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & working paint, age crack in bottom 14"L, est. 150 - 250

88
Ben Schmidt Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, dry original paint, in excellent condition, very little wear, head is turned slightly right, very small tail chip on edge of tail, possibly original in the making, very nice example, 16.5"L, est. 800 - 1200

89
Ben Schmidt Pr of Mallard Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint with gunning wear, hen & drake both have reset bills, drake has crack through neck, nice feather stamping & carving, 18"L, est. 400 - 600

90
Childers 1/2 Sized Swan
location ??, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, excellent detailed feather carving, relief carved & raised wings, tucked head position with puppy chew & damage to wingtips, otherwise in excellent condition, makers signature & dated 1984 on botto...

91
Robert Capriola Brant Decoy
Arcata, CA, relief carved eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, makers initials RC on bottom, 18"L x 11"T, est. 300 - 500

92
Mike Valley Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Prarie Du Chein, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint with great detail, light wear, excellent form, makers signature on bottom, 18"L, est. 200 - 400

93
Mike Valley Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
Prarie Du Chein, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint with great detail, light wear, excellent form, makers signature on bottom, 17.5"L, est. 200 - 400

94
Mike Valley Merganser Drake Duck Decoy
Prarie Du Chein, WI, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint with great detail, makers signature on bottom, 18.5"L, est. 200 - 400

95
Mike Valley Pr of Blue-Winged Teal Duck Decoy
Prarie Du Chein, WI, glass eyes, solid bodies, strong original paint, heads are turned left, makers stamp on bottom, 11.5"L, est. 200 - 400

96
Sean Sutton Black Duck Decoy
Paulsboro, NJ, glass eyes, oversized hollow body, strong original paint with excellent detail, head is turned slightly right, relief carved & crossed wingtips, small amount of cedar bleed to bottom of breast & tail, 21"L, est. 500 - 700

97
Ben Heinemann Gadwall Hen Duck Decoy
Durham, NC, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint with great detail, preening position, excellent form, signed & dated 2008, 14"L, est. 300 - 500

98
Jode Hillman Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Mullica Hill, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, signed & dated 2008 on bottom, est. 200 - 300

99
Torry Ward Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint with detailed combing, head is turned right, signed & dated 1993 by maker on bottom, 14"L, est. 300 - 500

100
Torry Ward Gadwall Drake Duck Decoy
Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, head is turned right, 1st place in 1989 in Winnepeg, makers signature on bottom, 15.5"L, est. 400 - 600

101
Wood Duck Drake Decoy by Unknown Carver
glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint, small chip to the underside tip of bill, otherwise in good condition, 13.5"L, est. Market Determined

102
Torry Ward Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, glass eyes, hollow body, carved in Nate Quillen style, excellent original paint, makers signature on bottom, 12"L, est. 200 - 400

103
Torry Ward Green-Winged Teal Hen Duck Decoy
Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, carved in the style of John R. Wells, excellent form, 12.5"L, est. 400 - 600

104
Paul Dittman Wood Duck Drake Decoy
Wind Lake, WI, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint, makers signature & dated 1985 on bottom, 14"L, est. 300 - 500

105
Paul Dittman Pr of Redhead Duck Decoys
Wind Lake, WI, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint, highly detailed feather carving, hen in preening position, a truly beautiful pair of decoys, makers signature & dated 1985 on bottom, 14"L, est. 500 - 800

106
Paul Dittman Pr of Cinnamon Teal Duck Decoys
Wind Lake, WI, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint, highly detailed feather carving, hen in preening position, makers signature & dated 1986 on bottom, 11"L, est. 500 - 800

107
Paul Dittman Green-Winged Teal Hen Duck Decoy
Wind Lake, WI, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, makers signature & dated 1984 on bottom, 11"L, est. 200 - 300

108
Reggie Birch Grebe Decoy
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint, makers signature on bottom, 7"L, est. 200 - 300

109
Reggie Birch Ruddy Duck Decoy
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint, makers signature on bottom, 9"L, est. 200 - 400

110
Dennis & Shirley Edwards Pr of Pintail Duck Decoys
Manitowoc, WI carvers, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint with great detailed carving, 16.5"L, est. 400 - 600

111
Mike Borrett Flying Pintail Drake
Madison, WI, hand carved, glass eyes, excellent original paint, branded & dated 2008 on right wing, 25"L with 21"L wingspan, est. 500 - 800

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Online Sporting Collectible Auction Sunday August 1st 2021
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Sunday Aug 1, 2021 Completed
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Benzonia, MI 49616
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SPORTING COLLECTIBLE AUCTION ONLINE | PHONE | ABSENTEE BIDDING ACCEPTED 532 Lots Sunday, August 1st, 2021 10 AM EST Duck Decoys * Fish Spearing Decoys * Shorebirds * Wooden Ammo Boxes * Sporting Art ?and More!

1
Rare Mason Blue-Winged Teal Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, Early Premiere Grade slope breasted hollow body, original paint with light gunning wear, possible 2nd coat on bottom, in-factory repair to the back & right side, tight age cracks with some touchup to neck, 2 shot marks on head, excellent...

2
Swisher Soules White Owl Metal Decoy
Decatur, IL, glass eyes, hollow cast metal, two sided, original worn paint, one eye is cracked, these were made to keep pigeons and birds away from airports in the early aviation days, 14" Tall, est. 500 - 700

3
Clovis Lefebvre Red Head Drake Duck Decoy
Alexandria Bay, NY, 1910's, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear, stress crack on back looks to have been repaired when made, a few shot marks, detailed combing on back and sides, 14" L, est. 500 - 700

4
Mason Goldeneye Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, hairline crack on back & bottom, light gunning wear, overall nice condition, 13" L, est. 500-700

5
George Strunk Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Glendora, NJ, glass eyes, oversized hollow body, excellent original paint with beautiful blending & coloration, raised wingtips, 20" L, est. 700 - 1000

6
Lathrop Holmes Style Merganser Duck Decoy
by Lou Schifferl, Neenah, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with disstressed wear, high head, excellent form, 19"L x 12"T, est. 500-700

7
Heck Whittington Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Oglesby, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, old working paint, some gunning wear & tail chip, hard to find early example, 17" L, est. 200 - 400

8
George "Skippy" Barto Mini Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Tiskilwa, IL, 1930's, glass eyes, strong original paint, excellent example, 6" L, est. 400-600

9
Gundelfinger Company Blue Bill Hen Duck Decoy
Jefferson City, MO, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, a few paint flakes & shot marks, rare Gundelfinger factory stamp on bottom, 14" L, est. 300-500

10
Gundelfinger Company Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Jefferson City, MO, glass eyes (one replaced), solid body, original excellent scratch paint, tail chip, nice example. 17" L, est. 200 - 400

11
Herters 1893 Series Canada Goose Duck Decoy
Waseca, MN, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with Herters stamp on bottom, excellent condition, 25" L, est. 250 - 400

12
Herters Santa Marta Coot Duck Decoy
Waseca, MN, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, some minor scuffs, good condition, 12" L, est. 150 - 250

13
Herters 1893 Series Eider Duck Decoy
Waseca, MN, glass eyes, solid body, dry original paint with a few scuffs, good condition on this tough to find species, 19" L, est. 100 - 200

13
Herters mdl 1893 Snipe Shorebird
Waseca, MN, glass eyes, original paint, excellent condition, 13"L, est. 150 - 250

14
Mason Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, Premiere Grade, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original & working paint, hairline crack in bill, 16" L, Est 300 - 500

15
Handel Pair of Mallard Duck Decoys
Handel decoys made for Bill Harris 1979,glass eyes, solid body, all original paint near mint condition, 15" L, Est. 200 - 400

16
Ralph Reghi pr of Redhead Duck Decoys
Mt. Clemens, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, strong original paint, a few shot marks, great form, drake has John Beverly New Baltimore stenciled on bottom, 14.5"L, est. 800 - 1200

17
Alex Tobin Meldrum Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Pearl Beach, MI, tack eyes, hollow body with wooden bottom board, combination of original & working paint with some wear, A brand under bill, great form, 16"L, est. 400 - 600

18
William Clark Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with light wear, tight age crack on right side of head, small sliver missing from right edge of bill, 13.5"L, est. 300 - 500

19
Harold Wilkens Black Duck Decoy
Alliston, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint with light wear, tight age crack on back side of head, appears that neck has been reset, head is turned left, excellent form, 15"L, est. 400 - 600

20
2 Pintail Drake Duck Decoys
by unknown carver, found in Tecumseh, MI, painted eyes, 2 piece balsa bodies applied to wooden bottom board, nice form, original paint with some gunning wear & flaking, 15"L, est. Market Determined

21
William Finch Bufflehead Duck Decoy
Port Huron, MI, solid body, appears to be original paint with nice surface and patina with some wear, small chip on left edge of bill, branded "W.H FINCH" & dated 2-22-22 on bottom, 11"L, est. 500 - 800

22
Ontario Black Duck Decoy
tack eyes, hollow body with wooden bottom board, combination of mostly original paint with some hunter touchup, a few shot marks & light gunning wear, overall a nice example, light wear to right edge of bill, 15.5"L, est. 500 - 800

23
Dodge Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint with small area of hunter touchup on left side, some gunning wear & a few shot marks, tight age crack through neck & back, overall nice example, 14"L, est. 800 - 1200

24
Dodge Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear, small tail chips, a few shot marks, neck appears to have been reset with possible second coat of black on breast, 13.5"L, est. 500 - 800

25
Dodge Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear & a few shot marks, preening head position is likely not original, head is loose, 13.5"L, est. 300 - 500

26
Mason Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, hollow bodies, drake is in good original paint with some shot marks & wear, hen has combination of original & working paint with wear & shot marks, 13.5"L, est. 500 - 800

27
Herters Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Waseca, MN, model perfect, glass eyes, hollow bodies, good original paint, bottom boards appear to be added, 14"L, est. 300 - 500

28
Mason Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid body, mostly good original paint with some enhancement to bill & a professional tail chip repair, overall nice example, 16.5"L, est. 500 - 800

29
Mason Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, hollow body, strong dry original paint with light wear, features the George Ross Starr collection stamp on bottom, 13.5"L, est. 800 - 1200

30
Frank Strey Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Oshkosh, WI, glass eyes, solid body, early humpback form, a few shot marks & gunning wear, mostly original paint with some hunter touchup, 15"L, est. 500 - 700

31
Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown east coast carver, painted eyes, solid body, old working paint with great patina & surface, some gunning wear, age cracks to neck, 14.5"L, est. Market Determined

32
Mark Daisey Pr of Merganser Duck Decoys
Chincoteague, VA, tack eyes, solid bodies, strong original paint, carved in the Ira Hudson style, excellent form, 16.5"L, est. Market Determined

33
Armstrong Canada Goose Decoy
Houston, TX, glass eyes, canvas over cork body, in good condition with 1 small damage area on left side of body, 22"L x 12"T, est. 150 - 250

34
Pintail Hen Duck Decoy
metal button eyes, canvas over foam filled body, in good condition, 16.5"L, est. 100 - 200

35
Mason Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid body, broadbill, original paint with light flaking & wear, head is slightly loose, light wear to edge of bill, age crack on left side of body, 15"L, est. 200 - 400

36
Mason Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid body, broadbill, mostly original paint with some hunter touchup around the neck area, some gunning wear, a few age cracks in body, head is slightly loose, 14"L, est. 200 - 400

37
Mason Back Bay Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, oversized solid body, combination of working & restored paint, hairline crack through bill, 18"L, est. 200 - 400

38
Early Mason Merganser Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint, branded E on bottom, 15.5"L, est. 200 - 400

39
Mason Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid bodies, combination of original & old working paint with some gunning wear & shot marks, 13"L, est. 300 - 500

40
Gus Nelow Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Omro, WI, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, a few shot marks, very little wear, hairline crack on left side base of neck, overall nice example, 14"L, est. 400 - 600

41
Rare Gus Nelow Green-winged Teal Hen Duck Decoy
Omro, WI, glass eyes, solid body, dry original paint with light gunning wear, very hard to find, 12.5"L, est. Market Determined

42
Gus Nelow Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Omro, WI, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint with some gunning wear, a few shot marks, crack through neck, appears that head has been reset, 18"L, est. 200 - 400

43
Nickolas Strum Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Appleton, WI, glass eyes, hollow body with wooden bottom board, combination of mostly original paint with some hunter touchup to black on breast & tail, a few shot marks & light gunning wear, 18"L, est. 300 - 500

44
John Nierman Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Winneconne, WI, glass eyes, oversized solid body with high head turned left, combination of original paint with some hunter touchup, branded JHN (John Nierman) & DVU (Dave Uihleim), 16"L x 10"T, est. 200 - 400

45
Joe Kempinger Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
Oshkosh, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear, 2 age cracks & a couple shot marks, 14.5"L, est. 200 - 400

46
Rare Gus Moak Canvasback Hen Duck Decoy
Tustin, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent form, from the Charles Kulnick rig of Berlin, WI, restored paint, great form, 19"L, est. Market Determined

47
Evans Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Ladysmith, WI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, dry original paint, hairline crack through neck, light gunning wear with factory stamp on bottom, 15.5"L, est. 200 - 400

48
Evans Canvasback Hen Duck Decoy
Ladysmith, WI, mammoth grade, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint, hairline crack in base of neck, a few minor imperfections in paint, factory stamp on bottom, overall a very nice example, never rigged 17.5"L, est. 800 - 1200

49
Evans Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Ladysmith, WI, mammoth grade, glass eyes, solid body, combination of some original & working paint, 18"L, est. 200 - 400

50
Frank Strey Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Oshkosh, WI, glass eyes, solid bodies, combination of original & working paint, a few shot marks & some gunning wear, age cracks in bottoms, 14.5"L, est. 500 - 800

51
Julius Johann Worm Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Milwaukee, WI, glass eyes, oversized hollow body, strong original paint with light gunning wear, tail chip that has been reset, 19"L, est. 400 - 700

52
Lester Beattie Canada Goose Decoy
Van Dyne, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, dry original paint, 21"L x 10"T, est. Market Determined

53
William Hirterthuer Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Neenah, WI, glass eyes, solid bodies with cork added in backs, a few shot marks & light gunning wear, appear to be original paint with light varnish, 18"L, est. 300 - 500

54
Paul Doering Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Princeton, WI, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint with very little wear, carved PRD in bottom, 17"L, est. 200 - 400

55
Paul Doering Black Duck Decoy
Princeton, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, 17"L, est. 150 - 250

56
Milton Geyer Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Green Bay, WI, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint with light wear, PS branded in bottom, 17"L, est. Market Determined

57
Joe Artin Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Milwaukee, WI, glass eyes, oversized balsa body, original paint with light wear, 20"L x 12"T, est. Market Determined

58
Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown Wisconsin carver, high head with excellent form, solid body, worn paint, small knot in tail, 19"L x 11"T, est. Market Determined

59
Clifford "Moody" Lind Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Fremont, WI, glass eyes, oversized cork bodies with wooden bottom boards, hen appears to be in dry original paint, drake is combination of original & working paint, drake 21"L, hen 17"L, est. 200 - 400

60
Tube Dawson Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Putnam, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, with Millie Graves paint, some gunning wear & flaking, damage to underside of bill and cracked, 16"L, est. 300 - 500

61
Dennis Entwistle Pr of Perdew Style Pintails
Morris, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, heads are slightly turned in opposing positions, excellent detail, 16"L, est. 500 - 800

62
Dennis Entwistle Perdew Style Mallard Drake
Morris, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint with great detail, light coat of old varnish, 17"L, est. 300 - 500

63
Illinois River Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown carver from Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with gunning wear, relief carved wingtips with light damage, age cracks to neck, overall nice example, 16.5"L, est. 500 - 800

64
Robert Elliston Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
Bureau, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, restored paint, hairline crack through neck with excellent detailed combing on back & sides, 17"L, est. 400 - 600

65
Matt Spielman Pr of Perdew Style Mallards
Pecatonica, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, highly detailed, hen is in preening position, drake 17"L, hen 14"L, est. 500 - 700

66
Bill Spielman Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
Winnebago, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, signed & dated 2015 on bottom, 17"L, est. 150 - 250

67
Charlie Moore Pr of Perdew Style Mallards
DeKalb, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, 16.5"L, est. 300 - 500

68
Charlie Moore Pr of Perdew Style Gadwalls
DeKalb, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, 16.5"L, est. 300 - 500

69
Charlie Moore Pr of Perdew Style Green-Winged Teal
DeKalb, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, 11"L, est. 300 - 500

70
Charlie Moore Pr of Perdew Style Blue-Winged Teal
DeKalb, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, 11"L, est. 300 - 500

71
Charlie Moore Perdew Style Black Duck Decoy
DeKalb, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, in preening position, 14.5"L, est. 200 - 400

72
Mike Borrett Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
Madison, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, carved in Illinois River style, makers brand MB and branded HALL on bottom, head is turned right, 15.5"L, est. 200 - 400

73
Mike Borrett Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Madison, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, carved in Illinois River style, makers brand MB on bottom, 16"L, est. 200 - 400

74
Bud Hinck Pr of 1/2 size Mallard Duck Decoys
Washburn, IL, sleepy glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint, heads are slightly turned, relief carved wingtips, makers signature on bottom, 12"L, est. 200 - 400

75
William Chrysler Black Duck Decoy
Belleville, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with a few shot marks & damage to neck, early example with some gunning wear, overall great form, 17.5"L, est. 500 - 700

76
Reg Bloom Pr of Goldeneye Duck Decoys
Kingston, ONT, glass eyes, solid bodies, good original paint with very little wear, small chip on right wingtip of drake, 14"L, est. 500 - 800

77
Ernie Fowlie Goldeneye Hen Duck Decoy
Smith Falls, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, painted by DW Nichol, in good condition, 13"L, est. 200 - 400

78
Early John R Wells Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, mostly original paint with some hunter touchup to head & tail, some shot marks & gunning wear, 14"L, est. 400 - 600

79
Ray Pomeroy Goldeneye Hen Duck Decoy
Gores Landing, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint, light gunning wear, ex Peter Brown collection, great form, 12"L, est. 400 - 700

80
Richard Post Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Post was a guide at the Long Point Club, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, very light gunning wear, wood knot in back, tight age crack in base of neck, original price of $1.25 written in pencil on bottom, 15"L, est. 400 - 600

81
Edgar McNeil Black Duck Decoy
Lansdowne, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, small wear on edge of tail & tight neck crack, overall very good example, appears to have never been rigged, 17.5"L, est. 400 - 600

82
Charlie Melton Black Duck Decoy
Prince Edward County, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, working repaint by Davey Nichol, some gunning wear & light flaking, excellent form, 17.5"L, est. 400 - 600

83
John R. Wells Black Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, thin hollow body, excellent form, repainted, age crack to base of neck, head is turned slightly left, 16"L, est. 400 - 600

84
Art Chilton Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint with nice combing detail on back, head is turned right, makers brand on bottom, 15"L, est. 300 - 500

85
Rob Trussell Goldeneye Drake Duck Decoy
Brockville, ONT, relief carved eyes, solid body, original paint with a few shot marks & light gunning wear, exact decoy featured in Decoys of a Thousand Islands, head is slightly loose, 15"L, est. 300 - 500

86
Percy Bovey Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Gananoque, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, combination of mostly original paint with some hunter touchup, nice combing on back, 12"L, est. 200 - 400

87
Pratt Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Joliet, IL, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & working paint, age crack in bottom 14"L, est. 150 - 250

88
Ben Schmidt Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, dry original paint, in excellent condition, very little wear, head is turned slightly right, very small tail chip on edge of tail, possibly original in the making, very nice example, 16.5"L, est. 800 - 1200

89
Ben Schmidt Pr of Mallard Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint with gunning wear, hen & drake both have reset bills, drake has crack through neck, nice feather stamping & carving, 18"L, est. 400 - 600

90
Childers 1/2 Sized Swan
location ??, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, excellent detailed feather carving, relief carved & raised wings, tucked head position with puppy chew & damage to wingtips, otherwise in excellent condition, makers signature & dated 1984 on botto...

91
Robert Capriola Brant Decoy
Arcata, CA, relief carved eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, makers initials RC on bottom, 18"L x 11"T, est. 300 - 500

92
Mike Valley Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Prarie Du Chein, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint with great detail, light wear, excellent form, makers signature on bottom, 18"L, est. 200 - 400

93
Mike Valley Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
Prarie Du Chein, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint with great detail, light wear, excellent form, makers signature on bottom, 17.5"L, est. 200 - 400

94
Mike Valley Merganser Drake Duck Decoy
Prarie Du Chein, WI, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint with great detail, makers signature on bottom, 18.5"L, est. 200 - 400

95
Mike Valley Pr of Blue-Winged Teal Duck Decoy
Prarie Du Chein, WI, glass eyes, solid bodies, strong original paint, heads are turned left, makers stamp on bottom, 11.5"L, est. 200 - 400

96
Sean Sutton Black Duck Decoy
Paulsboro, NJ, glass eyes, oversized hollow body, strong original paint with excellent detail, head is turned slightly right, relief carved & crossed wingtips, small amount of cedar bleed to bottom of breast & tail, 21"L, est. 500 - 700

97
Ben Heinemann Gadwall Hen Duck Decoy
Durham, NC, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint with great detail, preening position, excellent form, signed & dated 2008, 14"L, est. 300 - 500

98
Jode Hillman Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Mullica Hill, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, signed & dated 2008 on bottom, est. 200 - 300

99
Torry Ward Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint with detailed combing, head is turned right, signed & dated 1993 by maker on bottom, 14"L, est. 300 - 500

100
Torry Ward Gadwall Drake Duck Decoy
Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, head is turned right, 1st place in 1989 in Winnepeg, makers signature on bottom, 15.5"L, est. 400 - 600

101
Wood Duck Drake Decoy by Unknown Carver
glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint, small chip to the underside tip of bill, otherwise in good condition, 13.5"L, est. Market Determined

102
Torry Ward Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, glass eyes, hollow body, carved in Nate Quillen style, excellent original paint, makers signature on bottom, 12"L, est. 200 - 400

103
Torry Ward Green-Winged Teal Hen Duck Decoy
Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, carved in the style of John R. Wells, excellent form, 12.5"L, est. 400 - 600

104
Paul Dittman Wood Duck Drake Decoy
Wind Lake, WI, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint, makers signature & dated 1985 on bottom, 14"L, est. 300 - 500

105
Paul Dittman Pr of Redhead Duck Decoys
Wind Lake, WI, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint, highly detailed feather carving, hen in preening position, a truly beautiful pair of decoys, makers signature & dated 1985 on bottom, 14"L, est. 500 - 800

106
Paul Dittman Pr of Cinnamon Teal Duck Decoys
Wind Lake, WI, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint, highly detailed feather carving, hen in preening position, makers signature & dated 1986 on bottom, 11"L, est. 500 - 800

107
Paul Dittman Green-Winged Teal Hen Duck Decoy
Wind Lake, WI, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, makers signature & dated 1984 on bottom, 11"L, est. 200 - 300

108
Reggie Birch Grebe Decoy
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint, makers signature on bottom, 7"L, est. 200 - 300

109
Reggie Birch Ruddy Duck Decoy
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint, makers signature on bottom, 9"L, est. 200 - 400

110
Dennis & Shirley Edwards Pr of Pintail Duck Decoys
Manitowoc, WI carvers, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint with great detailed carving, 16.5"L, est. 400 - 600

111
Mike Borrett Flying Pintail Drake
Madison, WI, hand carved, glass eyes, excellent original paint, branded & dated 2008 on right wing, 25"L with 21"L wingspan, est. 500 - 800

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