Premiere Sporting Collectible Auction Steve Weller
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Benzonia , MI 49616
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Saturday Apr 15, 2023 Completed
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Premiere Sporting Collectible Auction Featuring the Collection of Steve Weller Saturday April 15th, 2023 10am Eastern 500 + Lots James Audubon Prints and Books Duck Decoys by Elmer Crowell, Ward Bro., Madison Mitchell, Stevens, Illinois River and Many more Fish Decoys, Shorebirds & Advertising Proceeds from the Steve Weller collection auctions will be used by Sycamore Land Trust to create an Environmental and Conservation Education Center elevated above a wetland property along Beanblossom Creek near Bloomington, Indiana. This education center and the nature preserve will enable people of all ages and abilities to experience and learn about the importance of land conservation, habitat restoration and wetlands, to support biodiversity and climate resiliency. In the coming years, Sycamore will significantly expand the preserve's current wetland to create more waterfowl habitat. Sycamore Land Trust is a nonprofit conservation organization founded in 1990 to preserve the beauty, health, and diversity of southern Indianas natural landscape through strategic land conservation, habitat restoration, and environmental education. Sycamore protects 10,763 acres of forests, wetlands, wildflower meadows and other open landscapes, and maintains over 30 miles of hiking trails on 13 of its nature preserves for free public access. Sycamores Environmental Education Program connects thousands of people of all ages and abilities to nature through guided hikes and free programming for local schools and community organizations. Learn more at sycamorelandtrust.org.

1
Rare Ward Bros. Pr of Widgeon Duck Decoys
Crisfield, MD, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint with nice detail, from the ex Dr. Morton Kramer Collection, excellent form with turned heads, makers signature & dated 1969 on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 15"L, est. 4,000 - 6,000

2
Ward Bros. Pr of Goldeneye Duck Decoys
Crisfield, MD, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint with great detail, nice form, carved in the 1930s style, heads are turned left, makers signatures & dated 1967 on bottom, 14"L, est. 3,000 - 5,000

3
Ward Bros. Black Duck Decoy
Crisfield, MD, 1948 Model, glass eyes, balsa body, original paint with light gunning wear, professional restoration to lower half of bill, excellent form with upswept tail, ex Morton Kramer Collection, head is turned slightly right, Steve Weller Coll...

4
Ward Bros. Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
Crisfield, MD, 1949 Model, glass eyes, balsa body, original paint with some gunning wear, light flaking & a few shot marks on right side of body, small chip & roughness to right edge of bill, great form with head turned slightly left, makers stamp si...

5
Ward Bros. Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Crisfield, MD, 1948 Model, glass eyes, balsa body, original paint with enhancement to black on breast, light gunning wear, signed by Lem & Steve & dated 1948 on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 16"L, est. 1,200 - 1,600

6
Ward Bros. Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Crisfield, MD, 1948 Model, glass eyes, balsa body, combination of original & old working paint, gunning wear with some dents & shot marks, small chip to underside of bill, makers signature & dated 1948 on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 16"L, est. 8...

7
Ward Bros. Canada Goose Decoy
Crisfield, MD, tack eyes, balsa body, excellent form with head turned right, strong dry original paint with very little wear, some white tiny specks showing, ex Dr. Morton Kramer Collection including brand, "To our best friend Dr. Morton Kramer, Balt...

8
Ward Bros. Canada Goose Decoy
Crisfield, MD, glass eyes, solid body, early restored paint, age crack through neck, some gunning wear throughout, ca. 1930's, excellent form, head is turned left, Steve Weller Collection, 23.5"L x 9.5"T, est. 1,500 - 2,500

9
Rare George Boyd Canada Goose Decoy
Seabrook, NH, tack eyes, wooden carved head, breast and tail, canvas covered body with wooden slats, combination of original & old working paint with areas of flaking on canvas & some gunning wear, has bill repair, excellent form, 26"L x 14"T, est. 3...

9
Oliver "Tuts" Lawson Pr of Bookends
Crisfield, MD, beautiful pr of mallards, glass eyes, excellent original paint, a few minor rubs, 8"L x 8"T, est. 500 - 800

10
Rare Madison Mitchell Swan Decoy
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid body, original paint with some flaking & wear, tight age crack in neck, features large folding weighted detachable keel, branded CAPH on bottom, ex Charles Albert Porter Hopkins Collection, hard to find example...

11
Madison Mitchell Canada Goose Decoy
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid body, good original paint, 1 small blemish on back, tight age crack through neck, makers signature & dated 1954 in electropen on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 24"L x 12"T, est. 300 - 500

12
Early Madison Mitchell Pr of Widgeon Duck Decoys
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint, tight age cracks in necks & bottom of hen, otherwise in very good condition, makers signature & dated 1936 in electropen on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 14.5"L, est. 600 - ...

13
Madison Mitchell Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint, near mint condition, makers signature & dated 1969 in electropen on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 17"L, est. 600 - 900

14
Madison Mitchell Pr of Blue-Winged Teal
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint, near mint condition, makers signature & dated 1975 in electropen on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 13"L, est. 500 - 800

15
Madison Mitchell Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid bodies, good original paint with a few light rubs & some wear, ex Dr. Lloyd Griffith Collection with collection stamp on bottom, also makers signature & dated 1953 in electropen on bottom, Steve Weller Collecti...

16
2 Madison Mitchell Redhead Drake Duck Decoys
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid bodies, original paint with some wear, 1 has a few age cracks, makers signature & dated 1948 in electropen on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 14.5"L, est. 300 - 500

17
Madison Mitchell Pr of Coot Decoys
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid bodies, good original paint with very little wear, makers signature & dated 1942 in electropen on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 12.5"L, est. 300 - 500

18
Madison Mitchell Snow Goose
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid body, strong original paint with a few rubs, makers signature & dated 1976 in electropen on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 20.5"L x 9"T, est. 300 - 500

19
Jim Schmiedlin White-Winged Scoter Decoy
Bradfordwoods, PA, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, nice form with head turned slightly left, a few shot marks, nice relief feather carving, Jim's documented hunts written in pencil on bottom, makers brand and dated 10-01 on bottom,...

20
Jim Schmiedlin White-Winged Scoter Decoy
Bradfordwoods, PA, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint, a few shot marks, light paint loss to edge of bill & tail, nice form with turned head, "1983 Anchor Bay 5lb 7oz" written on bottom and makers brand, Steve Weller Collection, 18"L, est...

21
Bill Gibian Pr of Widgeon Duck Decoys
Onancock, VA, glass eyes, hollow bodies, mint original paint, excellent form in preening positions with detailed feather carving, drake features raised wing, makers brand & business card on bottom, 15"L, est. 3,000 - 5,000

22
Bill Gibian Red-Breasted Merganser Drake
Onancock, VA, relief carved eyes, hollow body, strong original paint with light sap bleeding on breast, nice form with relief carved wings, 16.5"L, est. 1,200 - 1,600

23
Bill Gibian Snowy Egret
Onancock, VA, glass eyes, strong original paint with a pleasing subtle patina, relief carved feathers, excellent form in striding pose, mounted on wooden base, some restoration where metal legs are inserted into body, otherwise excellent & original, ...

24
Bill Gibian Eskimo Curlew
Onancock, VA, glass eyes, mint condition, excellent form with raised wing & preening position, relief carved feathers, comes with metal stand, 9"L x 17"T, est. 1,500 - 2,500

25
Bill Gibian Eskimo Curlew
Onancock, VA, glass eyes, mint condition, nice form with relief carved tail, head is turned slightly right, comes with metal stand, 12"L x 10.5"T, est. 1,200 - 1,600

26
Bill Gibian Black-Tailed Godwit
Onancock, VA, glass eyes, mint condition, carved tail, comes with metal stand, 13.5"L x 13"T, est. 1,000 - 1,400

27
Frank Finney Widgeon Drake Duck Decoy
Cape Charles, VA, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, detailed combing, makers brand on bottom, 15"L, est. 1,000 - 1,500

28
Sean Sutton Pr of Pintail Duck Decoys
Paulsboro, NJ, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, heads are turned slightly right, nice carving on backs, makers name stamped in lead weights on bottom, drake is 19.5"L & hen is 15.5"L, est. 800 - 1,200

29
George Strunk Miniature Canada Goose
Glendora, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, nice form with tucked head & relief carved feathers with raised tail, makers signature on bottom, 7.5"L, est. 300 - 500

30
Ronald Justis Green-Winged Teal Drake
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint, great form with tucked head in standing pose, relief carved tail, detailed combing on back & sides, makers signature on bottom of wooden base, 9.5"L x 7.5"T, est. 600 - 900

31
Bob White Pr of Pintail Duck Decoys
Tullytown, PA, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, great form carved in the style of Reg Marter, small amount of sap bleed on breast of drake, raised wingtips, makers weight & signature on bottom, 20"L, est. 2,000 - 3,000

32
Bob White Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Tullytown, PA, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, nice form with slightly turned heads, makers signature & dated 1992 on bottom as well as makers original lead weight, 14"L, est. 2,000 - 2,500

33
Bob White Red-Breasted Merganser Drake
Tullytown, PA, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, bill has crack that has been reset otherwise in good condition, nice form in swimming position, makers signature & dated 1992 on bottom, 19"L, est. 1,200 - 1,600

34
Anthony Murray Pr of Red-Breasted Mergansers
Pungo, VA, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint with great detail, nice form in swimming position, heads are turned slightly left, makers brand AGM on bottom, 22"L, est. 1,000 - 1,500

35
"Hurricane" Pete Peterson Pr of Labrador Ducks
Cape Charles, VA, stamped eyes, hollow bodies, original paint, a few age cracks in bodies, rare, this set is 1 of 2 Pete ever made, makers brand on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 14"L, est. 800 - 1,200

36
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey Red-Breasted Mergansers
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint, makers brand signed & dated 1994 on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 16.5"L, est. 1,500 - 2,000

37
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey Pr of Ruddy Duck Decoys
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint, a few areas of light sap bleed, otherwise in good condition, makers brand & signed on bottom, 9.5"L, est. 1,200 - 1,600

38
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey Bufflehead Drake Duck Decoy
Chincoteague, VA, tack eyes, solid body, carved in the Ira Hudson style with fluted tail, original paint with some flaking & light wear, a few small age cracks, nice form, 12"L, est. 500 - 800

39
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey Ruddy Duck Decoy
Chincoteague, VA, solid body, excellent original paint, makers signature on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 10.5"L, est. 300 - 500

40
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey Brant Decoy
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, cork body with wooden head & bottom board, small chip on tail, makers brand signed & dated 1969 on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 16.5"L, est. 400 - 600

41
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey Golden Plover Shorebird
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, split tail, excellent condition, branded on underside of plover & signed on bottom of base, Steve Weller Collection, 9.5"L x 9"T, est. 800 - 1,200

42
Grayson Chesser Black Duck Decoy
Jenkins Bridge, VA, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, relief carved wings, in preening position, makers brand & signature on bottom, 14"L, est. 600 - 900

43
Grayson Chesser Hen Shoveler Duck Decoy
Jenkins Bridge, VA, glass eyes, 1/2 sized hollow body, original paint with some flaking on sides, tucked head position, makers brand on bottom, 12.5"L, est. 500 - 700

44
John McLoughlin Gambel's Quail
Bordentown, NJ, glass eyes, nice form in standing position, strong original paint with great detail, 10.5"L x 10"T, est. 300 - 500

45
Franklin Reeder Set of Miniature Pintails
Saddle Brook, NJ, nice set of 3 miniature pintails on driftwood display, 1 drake & 2 hens, stamped & painted eyes, strong original paint, nice form, 2 are in preening pose & 1 in feeding pose, pintails are 5.5"L, overall display is 20"L, est. 500 - 8...

46
Hurley Conklin Pr of Red-Breasted Mergansers
Manahawkin, NJ, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, nice form with turned head & relief carved feathers on crest, makers brand on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 18"L, est. 500 - 800

47
Hurley Conklin Pr of Hooded Mergansers
Manahawkin, NJ, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, relief carved crest, drake has turned head, makers brand on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 14"L, est. 400 - 600

48
Hurley Conklin Pr of Widgeon Duck Decoys
Manahawkin, NJ, glass eyes, hollow bodies, strong original paint, heads are slightly turned, makers brand on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 15.5"L, est. 400 - 600

49
Hurley Conklin Pr of Redhead Duck Decoys
Manahawkin, NJ, glass eyes, hollow bodies, strong original paint, makers brand on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 15.5"L, est. 300 - 500

50
Hurley Conklin Pr of Pintail Duck Decoys
Manahawkin, NJ, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, makers brand on bottom, 18"L, est. 500 - 700

51
Hurley Conklin Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Manahawkin, NJ, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, heads are slightly turned, makers brand on bottom, 17"L, est. 400 - 600

52
Hurley Conklin Brant
Manahawkin, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with light wear & some discoloration to the underside of tail, great form in reaching pose, makers brand on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 21"L, est. 300 - 500

53
Rare Bernard Ohnmacht Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
LaFayette, IN, glass eyes, canvas covered cork bodies, strong original paint with light wear, minor touchup on top of drake's head, small paint flake on tip of hen's tail & a few small areas of flaking on bottom, head is on metal dowel that swivels w...

54
Rare Bernard Ohnmacht Black Duck Decoy
LaFayette, IN, glass eyes, canvas covered cork body, strong original paint, in excellent condition, head is on metal dowel that swivels which is makers signature trademark, 1 of 7 black ducks known to exist, this decoy is branded #2 on bottom, 16.5"L...

55
Paul Lipke Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Whiting, IN, glass eyes, hollow body, good original paint with light gunning wear, touchup to age crack in neck and bill repair, Steve Weller Collection, 14"L, est. 500 - 800

56
Rare Mason Pr of Goldeneye Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid bodies, strong dry original paint with light gunning wear, drake has a few shot marks on bill & head, hen has some light paint loss on back, both have professional touchup to neck seat by Russ Allen, ov...

57
Rare Mason Coot Decoy
Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid body, strong original dry paint with small professional tail chip repair, light gunning wear & a few shot marks, light paint loss to tip of bill & edge of tail, branded HHB twice on bottom, overall nice...

58
Rare Mason Goldeneye Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original paint with 2nd coat to white, some touchup to head, some areas of light paint loss & a few shot marks on body, 1 shot mark on underside of bill, head is slightly loose, hard...

58
Rare Mason Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, Mi, Early Premier grade slope breasted hollow body, Ca. 1895, glass eyes, mostly original paint with some old hunter touch up, some gunning wear with a few shot marks, small tail chip, nice patina with crazed surface, excellent form with tur...

59
Mason Pr of Blue-Winged Teal Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, standard grade, painted eyes, solid bodies, worn original paint with some gunning wear & a few age cracks, some touchup to neck on hen & roughness to edge of bill, overall good examples, 12.5"L, est. 700 - 1,000

60
Mason Green-Winged Teal Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, from the famous Jolley rig, repainted by Charles Walker, excellent detail, some minor gunning wear, overall nice example, branded FMP twice on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 11.5"L, est. 600 - 90...

60
Mason Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid bodies, dry original paint with some light gunning wear & a few shot marks, a few age cracks in bodies, drake has replaced neck filler, hen has some original neck filler with some touchup, 16"L, est. 300...

60
Mason Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid bodies, mostly original paint with some light gunning wear & a few shot marks, replaced neck filler, age cracks in bottoms, 14.5"L, est. 200 - 400

61
Ed "One Arm" Kellie Canvasback Hen Duck Decoy
Monroe, MI, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, light gunning wear with a few age cracks in body, minor paint loss to edge of bill, ex Jack Wilkie Collection, 13.5"L, est. 700 - 1,000

62
Ferdinand Bach Pr of Redhead Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, from Bach's personal gunning rig ca. 1950s, hen appears to be original paint with some areas of gunning wear, small touchup to flakes on breast, tight age crack on left side of body, W brand in lead weight on bo...

63
Ben Schmidt Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, strong dry original paint with detailed feather stamping, hen has 1 small flake on back, drake is in preening position, both are ex Vic Bracher Collection with makers signature on bottom, 13"L, est. 800 - 1,2...

64
Rare Ben Schmidt Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, special order oversized solid body, original paint with some gunning wear, tight age crack in back, large keel, 19"L x 8"W, est. 700 - 1,000

65
Rare Ben Schmidt Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, special order oversized solid body, original paint with some gunning wear, tight age crack in back, large keel, 19"L x 8"W, est. 700 - 1,000

66
Ben Schmidt Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, oversized solid body, strong original paint with light wear, small imperfection to right edge of bill, otherwise in good condition, 16"L, est. 800 - 1,200

67
Ben Schmidt Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, strong dry original paint, very little wear, 1 shot mark on right side of bill, 15.5"L, est. 500 - 800

68
Early Ben Schmidt Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear & light flaking, age crack in body under tail, head is slightly turned right, nice form, 15.5"L, est. 500 - 800

69
Ben Schmidt Black Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, dry original paint, detailed feather stamping, hairline age crack in bill, nice example, 18"L, est. 500 - 800

70
Early Frank Schmidt Goose Decoy
Centerline, MI, has glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint with light gunning wear & flaking, age crack through neck, nice example, 25"L, est. 800 - 1,200

71
Rare George Stevens Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Weedsport, NY, glass eyes, desirable nautical style solid body, strong original paint on body & head with nice combing detail on back, hairline crack through neck that has been repaired, hairline crack on left edge of bill, black on breast & tail has...

72
George Stevens Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Weedsport, NY, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some touchup on back, moderate gunning wear, tight age crack in head, a few shot marks, 1 of 7 mallard drakes by George that are in original paint as recorded in the Stevens database by Newel...

73
George Stevens Black Duck Decoy
Weedsport, NY, glass eyes, solid body, nice form with elongated tail, original paint with moderate wear, a few age cracks in neck, tight age cracks in bottom & 1 tight age crack in tail, nice working example, 18"L, est. 2,500 - 3,500

74
George Stevens Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Weedsport, NY, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint with some touchup to areas of flaking mostly on left side of body, neck repair on right side, head no longer swivels, some gunning wear, wood knot on right side of body, small chip to right...

75
Harvey Stevens Goldeneye Drake Duck Decoy
Weedsport, NY, glass eyes, solid body, professionally restored paint in the original style, tight age crack in breast & back, Steve Weller Collection, 14.5"L, est. 1,200 - 1,800

76
Harvey Stevens Black Duck Decoy
Weedsport, NY, tack eyes, solid body, combination of some original & working paint with gunning wear & a few shot marks, small chip to left edge of bill, nice form, 17.5"L, est. 1,500 - 2,500

77
George Stevens Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Weedsport, NY, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint with some gunning wear & flaking, tight age crack in neck that has been reset, prominent makers brand on bottom, also branded 0798 on bottom near weight, Steve Weller Collection, 14.5"L, est. 8...

78
Chauncey Wheeler Brant Decoy
Alexandria Bay, NY, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with gunning wear & some shot marks, age crack through neck, a few small chips on edge of tail, nice working example & hard to find, 19"L, est. 1,200 - 1,800

79
Rare Chauncey Wheeler Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Alexandria Bay, NY, glass eyes, balsa body, mostly original paint on body & head with enhancement to black on breast, tail & bill, 1 small touchup on top of head, professional restoration & touchup to neck area, highly detailed combing on body, a few...

80
Orel LeBoeuf Pr of Goldeneye Duck Decoys
St. Anicet, Quebec, painted eyes, solid bodies, mostly original paint with some gunning wear, some areas on white have had overpaint taken down, a few age cracks & some shot marks, excellent detailed carving on bodies with great form, heads are sligh...

81
Orel LeBoeuf Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
St. Anicet, Quebec, painted eyes, solid body, excellent relief carved feather detail on back, original paint with light gunning wear & some flaking, head is slightly loose, 13"L, est. 1,400 - 1,800

82
Orel LeBoeuf Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
St. Anicet, Quebec, painted eyes, solid body, dry working paint, excellent detailed carving on back, light gunning wear, 14"L, est. 500 - 800

83
D.W. Nichol Wood Duck Drake Decoy
Smiths Falls, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint, 13.5"L, est. 1,000 - 1,500

84
D.W. Nichol Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Smiths Falls, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint, 15.5"L, est. 800 - 1,200

85
Will Smith Black Duck Decoy
Brockville, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, working paint by Charlie Melton, excellent scratch detail, light gunning wear, 18"L, est. 700 - 1,000

86
Goldeneye Hen Duck Decoy
attributed to Hugh Harold or Kingston Penitentiary, glass eyes, solid body, good original paint with light gunning wear, paint loss on edge of bill, wood knot on left side of body, head is slightly loose, detailed feather carving, 13.5"L, est. 800 - ...

87
George Althouse Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
Bloomfield, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with nice combing detail on back, some gunning wear with areas of light flaking & a few shot marks, 1 shot mark & age crack in bill, 13.5"L, est. 500 - 800

88
St. Clair Flats Black Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, exact decoy featured in Barney Crandell's "Decoying St. Clair to the St. Lawrence" featured on pg. 43, painted eyes, hollow body, dry original paint with areas of light gunning wear & flaking, nice form with raised tail, branded A....

89
Jesse Baker Green-Winged Teal Hen Duck Decoy
Trenton, ONT, tack eyes, solid body, strong original paint with light gunning wear, a few small flakes, light paint loss to tip of bill, nice example, 11"L, est. 700 - 1,000

90
Jesse Baker Blue-Winged Teal Hen Duck Decoy
Trenton, ONT, tack eyes, solid body, strong original paint with light gunning wear, a few small flakes, light paint loss to edge of bill, nice example, 11"L, est. 700 - 1,000

91
Tom Chambers Redhead Hen Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with gunning wear & some shot marks, age crack through neck that has been reset, overall a nice working example, 15"L, est. 1,000 - 1,500

92
John R. Wells Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, mostly original paint with hunter touchup to white on neck & body seam, some gunning wear & a few shot marks, a few tight age cracks in breast & underside of tail, J.R.W. maker branded on bottom, 16.75"L, est. 8...

93
Arthur Wellington "Wellie" Noland Bluebill Hen
Ontario carver, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear & a few shot marks, light damage to edge of tail, age crack in neck & original swing weight, 14.5"L, est. 700 - 1,000

94
Cliff McCutcheon Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, dry original paint with some gunning wear & light flaking, age crack on right side of body, 14"L, est. 300 - 500

95
Ontario Black Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with nice combing detail, light gunning wear & some flaking, small chip on edge of tail, tight age crack on right side of body, 16"L, est. 500 - 800

96
Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown carver from Hamilton Bay, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with some wear to top of head, 12.5"L, est. 400 - 600

97
Ken Anger Black Duck Decoy
Dunnville, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, strong dry original paint, nice detailed rasping on head & body, 16.5"L, est. 600 - 900

98
Ken Anger Black Duck Decoy
Dunnville, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with a few areas of paint loss, nice detailed rasping on head, 16.5"L, est. 500 - 800

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Premiere Sporting Collectible Auction Featuring the Collection of Steve Weller Saturday April 15th, 2023 10am Eastern 500 + Lots James Audubon Prints and Books Duck Decoys by Elmer Crowell, Ward Bro., Madison Mitchell, Stevens, Illinois River and Many more Fish Decoys, Shorebirds & Advertising Proceeds from the Steve Weller collection auctions will be used by Sycamore Land Trust to create an Environmental and Conservation Education Center elevated above a wetland property along Beanblossom Creek near Bloomington, Indiana. This education center and the nature preserve will enable people of all ages and abilities to experience and learn about the importance of land conservation, habitat restoration and wetlands, to support biodiversity and climate resiliency. In the coming years, Sycamore will significantly expand the preserve's current wetland to create more waterfowl habitat. Sycamore Land Trust is a nonprofit conservation organization founded in 1990 to preserve the beauty, health, and diversity of southern Indianas natural landscape through strategic land conservation, habitat restoration, and environmental education. Sycamore protects 10,763 acres of forests, wetlands, wildflower meadows and other open landscapes, and maintains over 30 miles of hiking trails on 13 of its nature preserves for free public access. Sycamores Environmental Education Program connects thousands of people of all ages and abilities to nature through guided hikes and free programming for local schools and community organizations. Learn more at sycamorelandtrust.org.

1
Rare Ward Bros. Pr of Widgeon Duck Decoys
Crisfield, MD, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint with nice detail, from the ex Dr. Morton Kramer Collection, excellent form with turned heads, makers signature & dated 1969 on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 15"L, est. 4,000 - 6,000

2
Ward Bros. Pr of Goldeneye Duck Decoys
Crisfield, MD, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint with great detail, nice form, carved in the 1930s style, heads are turned left, makers signatures & dated 1967 on bottom, 14"L, est. 3,000 - 5,000

3
Ward Bros. Black Duck Decoy
Crisfield, MD, 1948 Model, glass eyes, balsa body, original paint with light gunning wear, professional restoration to lower half of bill, excellent form with upswept tail, ex Morton Kramer Collection, head is turned slightly right, Steve Weller Coll...

4
Ward Bros. Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
Crisfield, MD, 1949 Model, glass eyes, balsa body, original paint with some gunning wear, light flaking & a few shot marks on right side of body, small chip & roughness to right edge of bill, great form with head turned slightly left, makers stamp si...

5
Ward Bros. Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Crisfield, MD, 1948 Model, glass eyes, balsa body, original paint with enhancement to black on breast, light gunning wear, signed by Lem & Steve & dated 1948 on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 16"L, est. 1,200 - 1,600

6
Ward Bros. Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Crisfield, MD, 1948 Model, glass eyes, balsa body, combination of original & old working paint, gunning wear with some dents & shot marks, small chip to underside of bill, makers signature & dated 1948 on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 16"L, est. 8...

7
Ward Bros. Canada Goose Decoy
Crisfield, MD, tack eyes, balsa body, excellent form with head turned right, strong dry original paint with very little wear, some white tiny specks showing, ex Dr. Morton Kramer Collection including brand, "To our best friend Dr. Morton Kramer, Balt...

8
Ward Bros. Canada Goose Decoy
Crisfield, MD, glass eyes, solid body, early restored paint, age crack through neck, some gunning wear throughout, ca. 1930's, excellent form, head is turned left, Steve Weller Collection, 23.5"L x 9.5"T, est. 1,500 - 2,500

9
Rare George Boyd Canada Goose Decoy
Seabrook, NH, tack eyes, wooden carved head, breast and tail, canvas covered body with wooden slats, combination of original & old working paint with areas of flaking on canvas & some gunning wear, has bill repair, excellent form, 26"L x 14"T, est. 3...

9
Oliver "Tuts" Lawson Pr of Bookends
Crisfield, MD, beautiful pr of mallards, glass eyes, excellent original paint, a few minor rubs, 8"L x 8"T, est. 500 - 800

10
Rare Madison Mitchell Swan Decoy
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid body, original paint with some flaking & wear, tight age crack in neck, features large folding weighted detachable keel, branded CAPH on bottom, ex Charles Albert Porter Hopkins Collection, hard to find example...

11
Madison Mitchell Canada Goose Decoy
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid body, good original paint, 1 small blemish on back, tight age crack through neck, makers signature & dated 1954 in electropen on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 24"L x 12"T, est. 300 - 500

12
Early Madison Mitchell Pr of Widgeon Duck Decoys
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint, tight age cracks in necks & bottom of hen, otherwise in very good condition, makers signature & dated 1936 in electropen on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 14.5"L, est. 600 - ...

13
Madison Mitchell Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint, near mint condition, makers signature & dated 1969 in electropen on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 17"L, est. 600 - 900

14
Madison Mitchell Pr of Blue-Winged Teal
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint, near mint condition, makers signature & dated 1975 in electropen on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 13"L, est. 500 - 800

15
Madison Mitchell Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid bodies, good original paint with a few light rubs & some wear, ex Dr. Lloyd Griffith Collection with collection stamp on bottom, also makers signature & dated 1953 in electropen on bottom, Steve Weller Collecti...

16
2 Madison Mitchell Redhead Drake Duck Decoys
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid bodies, original paint with some wear, 1 has a few age cracks, makers signature & dated 1948 in electropen on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 14.5"L, est. 300 - 500

17
Madison Mitchell Pr of Coot Decoys
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid bodies, good original paint with very little wear, makers signature & dated 1942 in electropen on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 12.5"L, est. 300 - 500

18
Madison Mitchell Snow Goose
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid body, strong original paint with a few rubs, makers signature & dated 1976 in electropen on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 20.5"L x 9"T, est. 300 - 500

19
Jim Schmiedlin White-Winged Scoter Decoy
Bradfordwoods, PA, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, nice form with head turned slightly left, a few shot marks, nice relief feather carving, Jim's documented hunts written in pencil on bottom, makers brand and dated 10-01 on bottom,...

20
Jim Schmiedlin White-Winged Scoter Decoy
Bradfordwoods, PA, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint, a few shot marks, light paint loss to edge of bill & tail, nice form with turned head, "1983 Anchor Bay 5lb 7oz" written on bottom and makers brand, Steve Weller Collection, 18"L, est...

21
Bill Gibian Pr of Widgeon Duck Decoys
Onancock, VA, glass eyes, hollow bodies, mint original paint, excellent form in preening positions with detailed feather carving, drake features raised wing, makers brand & business card on bottom, 15"L, est. 3,000 - 5,000

22
Bill Gibian Red-Breasted Merganser Drake
Onancock, VA, relief carved eyes, hollow body, strong original paint with light sap bleeding on breast, nice form with relief carved wings, 16.5"L, est. 1,200 - 1,600

23
Bill Gibian Snowy Egret
Onancock, VA, glass eyes, strong original paint with a pleasing subtle patina, relief carved feathers, excellent form in striding pose, mounted on wooden base, some restoration where metal legs are inserted into body, otherwise excellent & original, ...

24
Bill Gibian Eskimo Curlew
Onancock, VA, glass eyes, mint condition, excellent form with raised wing & preening position, relief carved feathers, comes with metal stand, 9"L x 17"T, est. 1,500 - 2,500

25
Bill Gibian Eskimo Curlew
Onancock, VA, glass eyes, mint condition, nice form with relief carved tail, head is turned slightly right, comes with metal stand, 12"L x 10.5"T, est. 1,200 - 1,600

26
Bill Gibian Black-Tailed Godwit
Onancock, VA, glass eyes, mint condition, carved tail, comes with metal stand, 13.5"L x 13"T, est. 1,000 - 1,400

27
Frank Finney Widgeon Drake Duck Decoy
Cape Charles, VA, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, detailed combing, makers brand on bottom, 15"L, est. 1,000 - 1,500

28
Sean Sutton Pr of Pintail Duck Decoys
Paulsboro, NJ, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, heads are turned slightly right, nice carving on backs, makers name stamped in lead weights on bottom, drake is 19.5"L & hen is 15.5"L, est. 800 - 1,200

29
George Strunk Miniature Canada Goose
Glendora, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, nice form with tucked head & relief carved feathers with raised tail, makers signature on bottom, 7.5"L, est. 300 - 500

30
Ronald Justis Green-Winged Teal Drake
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint, great form with tucked head in standing pose, relief carved tail, detailed combing on back & sides, makers signature on bottom of wooden base, 9.5"L x 7.5"T, est. 600 - 900

31
Bob White Pr of Pintail Duck Decoys
Tullytown, PA, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, great form carved in the style of Reg Marter, small amount of sap bleed on breast of drake, raised wingtips, makers weight & signature on bottom, 20"L, est. 2,000 - 3,000

32
Bob White Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Tullytown, PA, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, nice form with slightly turned heads, makers signature & dated 1992 on bottom as well as makers original lead weight, 14"L, est. 2,000 - 2,500

33
Bob White Red-Breasted Merganser Drake
Tullytown, PA, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, bill has crack that has been reset otherwise in good condition, nice form in swimming position, makers signature & dated 1992 on bottom, 19"L, est. 1,200 - 1,600

34
Anthony Murray Pr of Red-Breasted Mergansers
Pungo, VA, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint with great detail, nice form in swimming position, heads are turned slightly left, makers brand AGM on bottom, 22"L, est. 1,000 - 1,500

35
"Hurricane" Pete Peterson Pr of Labrador Ducks
Cape Charles, VA, stamped eyes, hollow bodies, original paint, a few age cracks in bodies, rare, this set is 1 of 2 Pete ever made, makers brand on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 14"L, est. 800 - 1,200

36
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey Red-Breasted Mergansers
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint, makers brand signed & dated 1994 on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 16.5"L, est. 1,500 - 2,000

37
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey Pr of Ruddy Duck Decoys
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint, a few areas of light sap bleed, otherwise in good condition, makers brand & signed on bottom, 9.5"L, est. 1,200 - 1,600

38
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey Bufflehead Drake Duck Decoy
Chincoteague, VA, tack eyes, solid body, carved in the Ira Hudson style with fluted tail, original paint with some flaking & light wear, a few small age cracks, nice form, 12"L, est. 500 - 800

39
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey Ruddy Duck Decoy
Chincoteague, VA, solid body, excellent original paint, makers signature on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 10.5"L, est. 300 - 500

40
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey Brant Decoy
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, cork body with wooden head & bottom board, small chip on tail, makers brand signed & dated 1969 on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 16.5"L, est. 400 - 600

41
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey Golden Plover Shorebird
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, split tail, excellent condition, branded on underside of plover & signed on bottom of base, Steve Weller Collection, 9.5"L x 9"T, est. 800 - 1,200

42
Grayson Chesser Black Duck Decoy
Jenkins Bridge, VA, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, relief carved wings, in preening position, makers brand & signature on bottom, 14"L, est. 600 - 900

43
Grayson Chesser Hen Shoveler Duck Decoy
Jenkins Bridge, VA, glass eyes, 1/2 sized hollow body, original paint with some flaking on sides, tucked head position, makers brand on bottom, 12.5"L, est. 500 - 700

44
John McLoughlin Gambel's Quail
Bordentown, NJ, glass eyes, nice form in standing position, strong original paint with great detail, 10.5"L x 10"T, est. 300 - 500

45
Franklin Reeder Set of Miniature Pintails
Saddle Brook, NJ, nice set of 3 miniature pintails on driftwood display, 1 drake & 2 hens, stamped & painted eyes, strong original paint, nice form, 2 are in preening pose & 1 in feeding pose, pintails are 5.5"L, overall display is 20"L, est. 500 - 8...

46
Hurley Conklin Pr of Red-Breasted Mergansers
Manahawkin, NJ, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, nice form with turned head & relief carved feathers on crest, makers brand on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 18"L, est. 500 - 800

47
Hurley Conklin Pr of Hooded Mergansers
Manahawkin, NJ, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, relief carved crest, drake has turned head, makers brand on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 14"L, est. 400 - 600

48
Hurley Conklin Pr of Widgeon Duck Decoys
Manahawkin, NJ, glass eyes, hollow bodies, strong original paint, heads are slightly turned, makers brand on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 15.5"L, est. 400 - 600

49
Hurley Conklin Pr of Redhead Duck Decoys
Manahawkin, NJ, glass eyes, hollow bodies, strong original paint, makers brand on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 15.5"L, est. 300 - 500

50
Hurley Conklin Pr of Pintail Duck Decoys
Manahawkin, NJ, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, makers brand on bottom, 18"L, est. 500 - 700

51
Hurley Conklin Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Manahawkin, NJ, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, heads are slightly turned, makers brand on bottom, 17"L, est. 400 - 600

52
Hurley Conklin Brant
Manahawkin, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with light wear & some discoloration to the underside of tail, great form in reaching pose, makers brand on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 21"L, est. 300 - 500

53
Rare Bernard Ohnmacht Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
LaFayette, IN, glass eyes, canvas covered cork bodies, strong original paint with light wear, minor touchup on top of drake's head, small paint flake on tip of hen's tail & a few small areas of flaking on bottom, head is on metal dowel that swivels w...

54
Rare Bernard Ohnmacht Black Duck Decoy
LaFayette, IN, glass eyes, canvas covered cork body, strong original paint, in excellent condition, head is on metal dowel that swivels which is makers signature trademark, 1 of 7 black ducks known to exist, this decoy is branded #2 on bottom, 16.5"L...

55
Paul Lipke Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Whiting, IN, glass eyes, hollow body, good original paint with light gunning wear, touchup to age crack in neck and bill repair, Steve Weller Collection, 14"L, est. 500 - 800

56
Rare Mason Pr of Goldeneye Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid bodies, strong dry original paint with light gunning wear, drake has a few shot marks on bill & head, hen has some light paint loss on back, both have professional touchup to neck seat by Russ Allen, ov...

57
Rare Mason Coot Decoy
Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid body, strong original dry paint with small professional tail chip repair, light gunning wear & a few shot marks, light paint loss to tip of bill & edge of tail, branded HHB twice on bottom, overall nice...

58
Rare Mason Goldeneye Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original paint with 2nd coat to white, some touchup to head, some areas of light paint loss & a few shot marks on body, 1 shot mark on underside of bill, head is slightly loose, hard...

58
Rare Mason Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, Mi, Early Premier grade slope breasted hollow body, Ca. 1895, glass eyes, mostly original paint with some old hunter touch up, some gunning wear with a few shot marks, small tail chip, nice patina with crazed surface, excellent form with tur...

59
Mason Pr of Blue-Winged Teal Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, standard grade, painted eyes, solid bodies, worn original paint with some gunning wear & a few age cracks, some touchup to neck on hen & roughness to edge of bill, overall good examples, 12.5"L, est. 700 - 1,000

60
Mason Green-Winged Teal Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, from the famous Jolley rig, repainted by Charles Walker, excellent detail, some minor gunning wear, overall nice example, branded FMP twice on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 11.5"L, est. 600 - 90...

60
Mason Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid bodies, dry original paint with some light gunning wear & a few shot marks, a few age cracks in bodies, drake has replaced neck filler, hen has some original neck filler with some touchup, 16"L, est. 300...

60
Mason Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid bodies, mostly original paint with some light gunning wear & a few shot marks, replaced neck filler, age cracks in bottoms, 14.5"L, est. 200 - 400

61
Ed "One Arm" Kellie Canvasback Hen Duck Decoy
Monroe, MI, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, light gunning wear with a few age cracks in body, minor paint loss to edge of bill, ex Jack Wilkie Collection, 13.5"L, est. 700 - 1,000

62
Ferdinand Bach Pr of Redhead Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, from Bach's personal gunning rig ca. 1950s, hen appears to be original paint with some areas of gunning wear, small touchup to flakes on breast, tight age crack on left side of body, W brand in lead weight on bo...

63
Ben Schmidt Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, strong dry original paint with detailed feather stamping, hen has 1 small flake on back, drake is in preening position, both are ex Vic Bracher Collection with makers signature on bottom, 13"L, est. 800 - 1,2...

64
Rare Ben Schmidt Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, special order oversized solid body, original paint with some gunning wear, tight age crack in back, large keel, 19"L x 8"W, est. 700 - 1,000

65
Rare Ben Schmidt Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, special order oversized solid body, original paint with some gunning wear, tight age crack in back, large keel, 19"L x 8"W, est. 700 - 1,000

66
Ben Schmidt Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, oversized solid body, strong original paint with light wear, small imperfection to right edge of bill, otherwise in good condition, 16"L, est. 800 - 1,200

67
Ben Schmidt Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, strong dry original paint, very little wear, 1 shot mark on right side of bill, 15.5"L, est. 500 - 800

68
Early Ben Schmidt Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear & light flaking, age crack in body under tail, head is slightly turned right, nice form, 15.5"L, est. 500 - 800

69
Ben Schmidt Black Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, dry original paint, detailed feather stamping, hairline age crack in bill, nice example, 18"L, est. 500 - 800

70
Early Frank Schmidt Goose Decoy
Centerline, MI, has glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint with light gunning wear & flaking, age crack through neck, nice example, 25"L, est. 800 - 1,200

71
Rare George Stevens Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Weedsport, NY, glass eyes, desirable nautical style solid body, strong original paint on body & head with nice combing detail on back, hairline crack through neck that has been repaired, hairline crack on left edge of bill, black on breast & tail has...

72
George Stevens Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Weedsport, NY, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some touchup on back, moderate gunning wear, tight age crack in head, a few shot marks, 1 of 7 mallard drakes by George that are in original paint as recorded in the Stevens database by Newel...

73
George Stevens Black Duck Decoy
Weedsport, NY, glass eyes, solid body, nice form with elongated tail, original paint with moderate wear, a few age cracks in neck, tight age cracks in bottom & 1 tight age crack in tail, nice working example, 18"L, est. 2,500 - 3,500

74
George Stevens Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Weedsport, NY, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint with some touchup to areas of flaking mostly on left side of body, neck repair on right side, head no longer swivels, some gunning wear, wood knot on right side of body, small chip to right...

75
Harvey Stevens Goldeneye Drake Duck Decoy
Weedsport, NY, glass eyes, solid body, professionally restored paint in the original style, tight age crack in breast & back, Steve Weller Collection, 14.5"L, est. 1,200 - 1,800

76
Harvey Stevens Black Duck Decoy
Weedsport, NY, tack eyes, solid body, combination of some original & working paint with gunning wear & a few shot marks, small chip to left edge of bill, nice form, 17.5"L, est. 1,500 - 2,500

77
George Stevens Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Weedsport, NY, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint with some gunning wear & flaking, tight age crack in neck that has been reset, prominent makers brand on bottom, also branded 0798 on bottom near weight, Steve Weller Collection, 14.5"L, est. 8...

78
Chauncey Wheeler Brant Decoy
Alexandria Bay, NY, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with gunning wear & some shot marks, age crack through neck, a few small chips on edge of tail, nice working example & hard to find, 19"L, est. 1,200 - 1,800

79
Rare Chauncey Wheeler Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Alexandria Bay, NY, glass eyes, balsa body, mostly original paint on body & head with enhancement to black on breast, tail & bill, 1 small touchup on top of head, professional restoration & touchup to neck area, highly detailed combing on body, a few...

80
Orel LeBoeuf Pr of Goldeneye Duck Decoys
St. Anicet, Quebec, painted eyes, solid bodies, mostly original paint with some gunning wear, some areas on white have had overpaint taken down, a few age cracks & some shot marks, excellent detailed carving on bodies with great form, heads are sligh...

81
Orel LeBoeuf Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
St. Anicet, Quebec, painted eyes, solid body, excellent relief carved feather detail on back, original paint with light gunning wear & some flaking, head is slightly loose, 13"L, est. 1,400 - 1,800

82
Orel LeBoeuf Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
St. Anicet, Quebec, painted eyes, solid body, dry working paint, excellent detailed carving on back, light gunning wear, 14"L, est. 500 - 800

83
D.W. Nichol Wood Duck Drake Decoy
Smiths Falls, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint, 13.5"L, est. 1,000 - 1,500

84
D.W. Nichol Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Smiths Falls, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint, 15.5"L, est. 800 - 1,200

85
Will Smith Black Duck Decoy
Brockville, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, working paint by Charlie Melton, excellent scratch detail, light gunning wear, 18"L, est. 700 - 1,000

86
Goldeneye Hen Duck Decoy
attributed to Hugh Harold or Kingston Penitentiary, glass eyes, solid body, good original paint with light gunning wear, paint loss on edge of bill, wood knot on left side of body, head is slightly loose, detailed feather carving, 13.5"L, est. 800 - ...

87
George Althouse Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
Bloomfield, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with nice combing detail on back, some gunning wear with areas of light flaking & a few shot marks, 1 shot mark & age crack in bill, 13.5"L, est. 500 - 800

88
St. Clair Flats Black Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, exact decoy featured in Barney Crandell's "Decoying St. Clair to the St. Lawrence" featured on pg. 43, painted eyes, hollow body, dry original paint with areas of light gunning wear & flaking, nice form with raised tail, branded A....

89
Jesse Baker Green-Winged Teal Hen Duck Decoy
Trenton, ONT, tack eyes, solid body, strong original paint with light gunning wear, a few small flakes, light paint loss to tip of bill, nice example, 11"L, est. 700 - 1,000

90
Jesse Baker Blue-Winged Teal Hen Duck Decoy
Trenton, ONT, tack eyes, solid body, strong original paint with light gunning wear, a few small flakes, light paint loss to edge of bill, nice example, 11"L, est. 700 - 1,000

91
Tom Chambers Redhead Hen Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with gunning wear & some shot marks, age crack through neck that has been reset, overall a nice working example, 15"L, est. 1,000 - 1,500

92
John R. Wells Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, mostly original paint with hunter touchup to white on neck & body seam, some gunning wear & a few shot marks, a few tight age cracks in breast & underside of tail, J.R.W. maker branded on bottom, 16.75"L, est. 8...

93
Arthur Wellington "Wellie" Noland Bluebill Hen
Ontario carver, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear & a few shot marks, light damage to edge of tail, age crack in neck & original swing weight, 14.5"L, est. 700 - 1,000

94
Cliff McCutcheon Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, dry original paint with some gunning wear & light flaking, age crack on right side of body, 14"L, est. 300 - 500

95
Ontario Black Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with nice combing detail, light gunning wear & some flaking, small chip on edge of tail, tight age crack on right side of body, 16"L, est. 500 - 800

96
Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown carver from Hamilton Bay, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with some wear to top of head, 12.5"L, est. 400 - 600

97
Ken Anger Black Duck Decoy
Dunnville, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, strong dry original paint, nice detailed rasping on head & body, 16.5"L, est. 600 - 900

98
Ken Anger Black Duck Decoy
Dunnville, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with a few areas of paint loss, nice detailed rasping on head, 16.5"L, est. 500 - 800

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Premiere Sporting Collectible Auction Steve Weller
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Sale Date(s)
Saturday Apr 15, 2023 Completed
Sale Location

Benzonia , MI 49616
Listing Terms and Conditions
Terms: 20% Buyers Premium with Cash and Check. If you use a Credit or Debit card a 5% charge will be aded to the Buyer's Premium to total 25%. 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 Sellers Agent Only. Announcements Made On The Day Of Sale Take Precedence Over All Printed Matter. Shipping Of Purchases Will Be Available At Buyers Expense. Call Grant For More Information About Auctions. 231-651-9099
Premiere Sporting Collectible Auction Featuring the Collection of Steve Weller Saturday April 15th, 2023 10am Eastern 500 + Lots James Audubon Prints and Books Duck Decoys by Elmer Crowell, Ward Bro., Madison Mitchell, Stevens, Illinois River and Many more Fish Decoys, Shorebirds & Advertising Proceeds from the Steve Weller collection auctions will be used by Sycamore Land Trust to create an Environmental and Conservation Education Center elevated above a wetland property along Beanblossom Creek near Bloomington, Indiana. This education center and the nature preserve will enable people of all ages and abilities to experience and learn about the importance of land conservation, habitat restoration and wetlands, to support biodiversity and climate resiliency. In the coming years, Sycamore will significantly expand the preserve's current wetland to create more waterfowl habitat. Sycamore Land Trust is a nonprofit conservation organization founded in 1990 to preserve the beauty, health, and diversity of southern Indianas natural landscape through strategic land conservation, habitat restoration, and environmental education. Sycamore protects 10,763 acres of forests, wetlands, wildflower meadows and other open landscapes, and maintains over 30 miles of hiking trails on 13 of its nature preserves for free public access. Sycamores Environmental Education Program connects thousands of people of all ages and abilities to nature through guided hikes and free programming for local schools and community organizations. Learn more at sycamorelandtrust.org.

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Rare Ward Bros. Pr of Widgeon Duck Decoys
Crisfield, MD, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint with nice detail, from the ex Dr. Morton Kramer Collection, excellent form with turned heads, makers signature & dated 1969 on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 15"L, est. 4,000 - 6,000

2
Ward Bros. Pr of Goldeneye Duck Decoys
Crisfield, MD, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint with great detail, nice form, carved in the 1930s style, heads are turned left, makers signatures & dated 1967 on bottom, 14"L, est. 3,000 - 5,000

3
Ward Bros. Black Duck Decoy
Crisfield, MD, 1948 Model, glass eyes, balsa body, original paint with light gunning wear, professional restoration to lower half of bill, excellent form with upswept tail, ex Morton Kramer Collection, head is turned slightly right, Steve Weller Coll...

4
Ward Bros. Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
Crisfield, MD, 1949 Model, glass eyes, balsa body, original paint with some gunning wear, light flaking & a few shot marks on right side of body, small chip & roughness to right edge of bill, great form with head turned slightly left, makers stamp si...

5
Ward Bros. Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Crisfield, MD, 1948 Model, glass eyes, balsa body, original paint with enhancement to black on breast, light gunning wear, signed by Lem & Steve & dated 1948 on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 16"L, est. 1,200 - 1,600

6
Ward Bros. Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Crisfield, MD, 1948 Model, glass eyes, balsa body, combination of original & old working paint, gunning wear with some dents & shot marks, small chip to underside of bill, makers signature & dated 1948 on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 16"L, est. 8...

7
Ward Bros. Canada Goose Decoy
Crisfield, MD, tack eyes, balsa body, excellent form with head turned right, strong dry original paint with very little wear, some white tiny specks showing, ex Dr. Morton Kramer Collection including brand, "To our best friend Dr. Morton Kramer, Balt...

8
Ward Bros. Canada Goose Decoy
Crisfield, MD, glass eyes, solid body, early restored paint, age crack through neck, some gunning wear throughout, ca. 1930's, excellent form, head is turned left, Steve Weller Collection, 23.5"L x 9.5"T, est. 1,500 - 2,500

9
Rare George Boyd Canada Goose Decoy
Seabrook, NH, tack eyes, wooden carved head, breast and tail, canvas covered body with wooden slats, combination of original & old working paint with areas of flaking on canvas & some gunning wear, has bill repair, excellent form, 26"L x 14"T, est. 3...

9
Oliver "Tuts" Lawson Pr of Bookends
Crisfield, MD, beautiful pr of mallards, glass eyes, excellent original paint, a few minor rubs, 8"L x 8"T, est. 500 - 800

10
Rare Madison Mitchell Swan Decoy
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid body, original paint with some flaking & wear, tight age crack in neck, features large folding weighted detachable keel, branded CAPH on bottom, ex Charles Albert Porter Hopkins Collection, hard to find example...

11
Madison Mitchell Canada Goose Decoy
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid body, good original paint, 1 small blemish on back, tight age crack through neck, makers signature & dated 1954 in electropen on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 24"L x 12"T, est. 300 - 500

12
Early Madison Mitchell Pr of Widgeon Duck Decoys
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint, tight age cracks in necks & bottom of hen, otherwise in very good condition, makers signature & dated 1936 in electropen on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 14.5"L, est. 600 - ...

13
Madison Mitchell Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint, near mint condition, makers signature & dated 1969 in electropen on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 17"L, est. 600 - 900

14
Madison Mitchell Pr of Blue-Winged Teal
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint, near mint condition, makers signature & dated 1975 in electropen on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 13"L, est. 500 - 800

15
Madison Mitchell Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid bodies, good original paint with a few light rubs & some wear, ex Dr. Lloyd Griffith Collection with collection stamp on bottom, also makers signature & dated 1953 in electropen on bottom, Steve Weller Collecti...

16
2 Madison Mitchell Redhead Drake Duck Decoys
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid bodies, original paint with some wear, 1 has a few age cracks, makers signature & dated 1948 in electropen on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 14.5"L, est. 300 - 500

17
Madison Mitchell Pr of Coot Decoys
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid bodies, good original paint with very little wear, makers signature & dated 1942 in electropen on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 12.5"L, est. 300 - 500

18
Madison Mitchell Snow Goose
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid body, strong original paint with a few rubs, makers signature & dated 1976 in electropen on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 20.5"L x 9"T, est. 300 - 500

19
Jim Schmiedlin White-Winged Scoter Decoy
Bradfordwoods, PA, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, nice form with head turned slightly left, a few shot marks, nice relief feather carving, Jim's documented hunts written in pencil on bottom, makers brand and dated 10-01 on bottom,...

20
Jim Schmiedlin White-Winged Scoter Decoy
Bradfordwoods, PA, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint, a few shot marks, light paint loss to edge of bill & tail, nice form with turned head, "1983 Anchor Bay 5lb 7oz" written on bottom and makers brand, Steve Weller Collection, 18"L, est...

21
Bill Gibian Pr of Widgeon Duck Decoys
Onancock, VA, glass eyes, hollow bodies, mint original paint, excellent form in preening positions with detailed feather carving, drake features raised wing, makers brand & business card on bottom, 15"L, est. 3,000 - 5,000

22
Bill Gibian Red-Breasted Merganser Drake
Onancock, VA, relief carved eyes, hollow body, strong original paint with light sap bleeding on breast, nice form with relief carved wings, 16.5"L, est. 1,200 - 1,600

23
Bill Gibian Snowy Egret
Onancock, VA, glass eyes, strong original paint with a pleasing subtle patina, relief carved feathers, excellent form in striding pose, mounted on wooden base, some restoration where metal legs are inserted into body, otherwise excellent & original, ...

24
Bill Gibian Eskimo Curlew
Onancock, VA, glass eyes, mint condition, excellent form with raised wing & preening position, relief carved feathers, comes with metal stand, 9"L x 17"T, est. 1,500 - 2,500

25
Bill Gibian Eskimo Curlew
Onancock, VA, glass eyes, mint condition, nice form with relief carved tail, head is turned slightly right, comes with metal stand, 12"L x 10.5"T, est. 1,200 - 1,600

26
Bill Gibian Black-Tailed Godwit
Onancock, VA, glass eyes, mint condition, carved tail, comes with metal stand, 13.5"L x 13"T, est. 1,000 - 1,400

27
Frank Finney Widgeon Drake Duck Decoy
Cape Charles, VA, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, detailed combing, makers brand on bottom, 15"L, est. 1,000 - 1,500

28
Sean Sutton Pr of Pintail Duck Decoys
Paulsboro, NJ, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, heads are turned slightly right, nice carving on backs, makers name stamped in lead weights on bottom, drake is 19.5"L & hen is 15.5"L, est. 800 - 1,200

29
George Strunk Miniature Canada Goose
Glendora, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, nice form with tucked head & relief carved feathers with raised tail, makers signature on bottom, 7.5"L, est. 300 - 500

30
Ronald Justis Green-Winged Teal Drake
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint, great form with tucked head in standing pose, relief carved tail, detailed combing on back & sides, makers signature on bottom of wooden base, 9.5"L x 7.5"T, est. 600 - 900

31
Bob White Pr of Pintail Duck Decoys
Tullytown, PA, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, great form carved in the style of Reg Marter, small amount of sap bleed on breast of drake, raised wingtips, makers weight & signature on bottom, 20"L, est. 2,000 - 3,000

32
Bob White Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Tullytown, PA, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, nice form with slightly turned heads, makers signature & dated 1992 on bottom as well as makers original lead weight, 14"L, est. 2,000 - 2,500

33
Bob White Red-Breasted Merganser Drake
Tullytown, PA, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, bill has crack that has been reset otherwise in good condition, nice form in swimming position, makers signature & dated 1992 on bottom, 19"L, est. 1,200 - 1,600

34
Anthony Murray Pr of Red-Breasted Mergansers
Pungo, VA, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint with great detail, nice form in swimming position, heads are turned slightly left, makers brand AGM on bottom, 22"L, est. 1,000 - 1,500

35
"Hurricane" Pete Peterson Pr of Labrador Ducks
Cape Charles, VA, stamped eyes, hollow bodies, original paint, a few age cracks in bodies, rare, this set is 1 of 2 Pete ever made, makers brand on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 14"L, est. 800 - 1,200

36
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey Red-Breasted Mergansers
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint, makers brand signed & dated 1994 on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 16.5"L, est. 1,500 - 2,000

37
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey Pr of Ruddy Duck Decoys
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint, a few areas of light sap bleed, otherwise in good condition, makers brand & signed on bottom, 9.5"L, est. 1,200 - 1,600

38
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey Bufflehead Drake Duck Decoy
Chincoteague, VA, tack eyes, solid body, carved in the Ira Hudson style with fluted tail, original paint with some flaking & light wear, a few small age cracks, nice form, 12"L, est. 500 - 800

39
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey Ruddy Duck Decoy
Chincoteague, VA, solid body, excellent original paint, makers signature on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 10.5"L, est. 300 - 500

40
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey Brant Decoy
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, cork body with wooden head & bottom board, small chip on tail, makers brand signed & dated 1969 on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 16.5"L, est. 400 - 600

41
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey Golden Plover Shorebird
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, split tail, excellent condition, branded on underside of plover & signed on bottom of base, Steve Weller Collection, 9.5"L x 9"T, est. 800 - 1,200

42
Grayson Chesser Black Duck Decoy
Jenkins Bridge, VA, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, relief carved wings, in preening position, makers brand & signature on bottom, 14"L, est. 600 - 900

43
Grayson Chesser Hen Shoveler Duck Decoy
Jenkins Bridge, VA, glass eyes, 1/2 sized hollow body, original paint with some flaking on sides, tucked head position, makers brand on bottom, 12.5"L, est. 500 - 700

44
John McLoughlin Gambel's Quail
Bordentown, NJ, glass eyes, nice form in standing position, strong original paint with great detail, 10.5"L x 10"T, est. 300 - 500

45
Franklin Reeder Set of Miniature Pintails
Saddle Brook, NJ, nice set of 3 miniature pintails on driftwood display, 1 drake & 2 hens, stamped & painted eyes, strong original paint, nice form, 2 are in preening pose & 1 in feeding pose, pintails are 5.5"L, overall display is 20"L, est. 500 - 8...

46
Hurley Conklin Pr of Red-Breasted Mergansers
Manahawkin, NJ, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, nice form with turned head & relief carved feathers on crest, makers brand on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 18"L, est. 500 - 800

47
Hurley Conklin Pr of Hooded Mergansers
Manahawkin, NJ, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, relief carved crest, drake has turned head, makers brand on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 14"L, est. 400 - 600

48
Hurley Conklin Pr of Widgeon Duck Decoys
Manahawkin, NJ, glass eyes, hollow bodies, strong original paint, heads are slightly turned, makers brand on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 15.5"L, est. 400 - 600

49
Hurley Conklin Pr of Redhead Duck Decoys
Manahawkin, NJ, glass eyes, hollow bodies, strong original paint, makers brand on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 15.5"L, est. 300 - 500

50
Hurley Conklin Pr of Pintail Duck Decoys
Manahawkin, NJ, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, makers brand on bottom, 18"L, est. 500 - 700

51
Hurley Conklin Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Manahawkin, NJ, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, heads are slightly turned, makers brand on bottom, 17"L, est. 400 - 600

52
Hurley Conklin Brant
Manahawkin, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with light wear & some discoloration to the underside of tail, great form in reaching pose, makers brand on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 21"L, est. 300 - 500

53
Rare Bernard Ohnmacht Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
LaFayette, IN, glass eyes, canvas covered cork bodies, strong original paint with light wear, minor touchup on top of drake's head, small paint flake on tip of hen's tail & a few small areas of flaking on bottom, head is on metal dowel that swivels w...

54
Rare Bernard Ohnmacht Black Duck Decoy
LaFayette, IN, glass eyes, canvas covered cork body, strong original paint, in excellent condition, head is on metal dowel that swivels which is makers signature trademark, 1 of 7 black ducks known to exist, this decoy is branded #2 on bottom, 16.5"L...

55
Paul Lipke Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Whiting, IN, glass eyes, hollow body, good original paint with light gunning wear, touchup to age crack in neck and bill repair, Steve Weller Collection, 14"L, est. 500 - 800

56
Rare Mason Pr of Goldeneye Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid bodies, strong dry original paint with light gunning wear, drake has a few shot marks on bill & head, hen has some light paint loss on back, both have professional touchup to neck seat by Russ Allen, ov...

57
Rare Mason Coot Decoy
Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid body, strong original dry paint with small professional tail chip repair, light gunning wear & a few shot marks, light paint loss to tip of bill & edge of tail, branded HHB twice on bottom, overall nice...

58
Rare Mason Goldeneye Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original paint with 2nd coat to white, some touchup to head, some areas of light paint loss & a few shot marks on body, 1 shot mark on underside of bill, head is slightly loose, hard...

58
Rare Mason Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, Mi, Early Premier grade slope breasted hollow body, Ca. 1895, glass eyes, mostly original paint with some old hunter touch up, some gunning wear with a few shot marks, small tail chip, nice patina with crazed surface, excellent form with tur...

59
Mason Pr of Blue-Winged Teal Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, standard grade, painted eyes, solid bodies, worn original paint with some gunning wear & a few age cracks, some touchup to neck on hen & roughness to edge of bill, overall good examples, 12.5"L, est. 700 - 1,000

60
Mason Green-Winged Teal Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, from the famous Jolley rig, repainted by Charles Walker, excellent detail, some minor gunning wear, overall nice example, branded FMP twice on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 11.5"L, est. 600 - 90...

60
Mason Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid bodies, dry original paint with some light gunning wear & a few shot marks, a few age cracks in bodies, drake has replaced neck filler, hen has some original neck filler with some touchup, 16"L, est. 300...

60
Mason Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid bodies, mostly original paint with some light gunning wear & a few shot marks, replaced neck filler, age cracks in bottoms, 14.5"L, est. 200 - 400

61
Ed "One Arm" Kellie Canvasback Hen Duck Decoy
Monroe, MI, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, light gunning wear with a few age cracks in body, minor paint loss to edge of bill, ex Jack Wilkie Collection, 13.5"L, est. 700 - 1,000

62
Ferdinand Bach Pr of Redhead Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, from Bach's personal gunning rig ca. 1950s, hen appears to be original paint with some areas of gunning wear, small touchup to flakes on breast, tight age crack on left side of body, W brand in lead weight on bo...

63
Ben Schmidt Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, strong dry original paint with detailed feather stamping, hen has 1 small flake on back, drake is in preening position, both are ex Vic Bracher Collection with makers signature on bottom, 13"L, est. 800 - 1,2...

64
Rare Ben Schmidt Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, special order oversized solid body, original paint with some gunning wear, tight age crack in back, large keel, 19"L x 8"W, est. 700 - 1,000

65
Rare Ben Schmidt Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, special order oversized solid body, original paint with some gunning wear, tight age crack in back, large keel, 19"L x 8"W, est. 700 - 1,000

66
Ben Schmidt Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, oversized solid body, strong original paint with light wear, small imperfection to right edge of bill, otherwise in good condition, 16"L, est. 800 - 1,200

67
Ben Schmidt Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, strong dry original paint, very little wear, 1 shot mark on right side of bill, 15.5"L, est. 500 - 800

68
Early Ben Schmidt Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear & light flaking, age crack in body under tail, head is slightly turned right, nice form, 15.5"L, est. 500 - 800

69
Ben Schmidt Black Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, dry original paint, detailed feather stamping, hairline age crack in bill, nice example, 18"L, est. 500 - 800

70
Early Frank Schmidt Goose Decoy
Centerline, MI, has glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint with light gunning wear & flaking, age crack through neck, nice example, 25"L, est. 800 - 1,200

71
Rare George Stevens Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Weedsport, NY, glass eyes, desirable nautical style solid body, strong original paint on body & head with nice combing detail on back, hairline crack through neck that has been repaired, hairline crack on left edge of bill, black on breast & tail has...

72
George Stevens Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Weedsport, NY, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some touchup on back, moderate gunning wear, tight age crack in head, a few shot marks, 1 of 7 mallard drakes by George that are in original paint as recorded in the Stevens database by Newel...

73
George Stevens Black Duck Decoy
Weedsport, NY, glass eyes, solid body, nice form with elongated tail, original paint with moderate wear, a few age cracks in neck, tight age cracks in bottom & 1 tight age crack in tail, nice working example, 18"L, est. 2,500 - 3,500

74
George Stevens Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Weedsport, NY, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint with some touchup to areas of flaking mostly on left side of body, neck repair on right side, head no longer swivels, some gunning wear, wood knot on right side of body, small chip to right...

75
Harvey Stevens Goldeneye Drake Duck Decoy
Weedsport, NY, glass eyes, solid body, professionally restored paint in the original style, tight age crack in breast & back, Steve Weller Collection, 14.5"L, est. 1,200 - 1,800

76
Harvey Stevens Black Duck Decoy
Weedsport, NY, tack eyes, solid body, combination of some original & working paint with gunning wear & a few shot marks, small chip to left edge of bill, nice form, 17.5"L, est. 1,500 - 2,500

77
George Stevens Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Weedsport, NY, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint with some gunning wear & flaking, tight age crack in neck that has been reset, prominent makers brand on bottom, also branded 0798 on bottom near weight, Steve Weller Collection, 14.5"L, est. 8...

78
Chauncey Wheeler Brant Decoy
Alexandria Bay, NY, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with gunning wear & some shot marks, age crack through neck, a few small chips on edge of tail, nice working example & hard to find, 19"L, est. 1,200 - 1,800

79
Rare Chauncey Wheeler Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Alexandria Bay, NY, glass eyes, balsa body, mostly original paint on body & head with enhancement to black on breast, tail & bill, 1 small touchup on top of head, professional restoration & touchup to neck area, highly detailed combing on body, a few...

80
Orel LeBoeuf Pr of Goldeneye Duck Decoys
St. Anicet, Quebec, painted eyes, solid bodies, mostly original paint with some gunning wear, some areas on white have had overpaint taken down, a few age cracks & some shot marks, excellent detailed carving on bodies with great form, heads are sligh...

81
Orel LeBoeuf Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
St. Anicet, Quebec, painted eyes, solid body, excellent relief carved feather detail on back, original paint with light gunning wear & some flaking, head is slightly loose, 13"L, est. 1,400 - 1,800

82
Orel LeBoeuf Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
St. Anicet, Quebec, painted eyes, solid body, dry working paint, excellent detailed carving on back, light gunning wear, 14"L, est. 500 - 800

83
D.W. Nichol Wood Duck Drake Decoy
Smiths Falls, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint, 13.5"L, est. 1,000 - 1,500

84
D.W. Nichol Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Smiths Falls, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint, 15.5"L, est. 800 - 1,200

85
Will Smith Black Duck Decoy
Brockville, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, working paint by Charlie Melton, excellent scratch detail, light gunning wear, 18"L, est. 700 - 1,000

86
Goldeneye Hen Duck Decoy
attributed to Hugh Harold or Kingston Penitentiary, glass eyes, solid body, good original paint with light gunning wear, paint loss on edge of bill, wood knot on left side of body, head is slightly loose, detailed feather carving, 13.5"L, est. 800 - ...

87
George Althouse Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
Bloomfield, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with nice combing detail on back, some gunning wear with areas of light flaking & a few shot marks, 1 shot mark & age crack in bill, 13.5"L, est. 500 - 800

88
St. Clair Flats Black Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, exact decoy featured in Barney Crandell's "Decoying St. Clair to the St. Lawrence" featured on pg. 43, painted eyes, hollow body, dry original paint with areas of light gunning wear & flaking, nice form with raised tail, branded A....

89
Jesse Baker Green-Winged Teal Hen Duck Decoy
Trenton, ONT, tack eyes, solid body, strong original paint with light gunning wear, a few small flakes, light paint loss to tip of bill, nice example, 11"L, est. 700 - 1,000

90
Jesse Baker Blue-Winged Teal Hen Duck Decoy
Trenton, ONT, tack eyes, solid body, strong original paint with light gunning wear, a few small flakes, light paint loss to edge of bill, nice example, 11"L, est. 700 - 1,000

91
Tom Chambers Redhead Hen Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with gunning wear & some shot marks, age crack through neck that has been reset, overall a nice working example, 15"L, est. 1,000 - 1,500

92
John R. Wells Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, mostly original paint with hunter touchup to white on neck & body seam, some gunning wear & a few shot marks, a few tight age cracks in breast & underside of tail, J.R.W. maker branded on bottom, 16.75"L, est. 8...

93
Arthur Wellington "Wellie" Noland Bluebill Hen
Ontario carver, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear & a few shot marks, light damage to edge of tail, age crack in neck & original swing weight, 14.5"L, est. 700 - 1,000

94
Cliff McCutcheon Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, dry original paint with some gunning wear & light flaking, age crack on right side of body, 14"L, est. 300 - 500

95
Ontario Black Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with nice combing detail, light gunning wear & some flaking, small chip on edge of tail, tight age crack on right side of body, 16"L, est. 500 - 800

96
Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown carver from Hamilton Bay, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with some wear to top of head, 12.5"L, est. 400 - 600

97
Ken Anger Black Duck Decoy
Dunnville, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, strong dry original paint, nice detailed rasping on head & body, 16.5"L, est. 600 - 900

98
Ken Anger Black Duck Decoy
Dunnville, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with a few areas of paint loss, nice detailed rasping on head, 16.5"L, est. 500 - 800