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October Premiere Decoy and Sporting Collectible Auction

Status:
Live auction (30 days to go)
Type:
Live auction with webcast bidding
At:
Virtual Auction P.O. Box 147, Beulah, Michigan, 49617. USA. tel: 231-651-9099
Date:
11th Oct, 2025
Show auction description

PREMIERE DECOY & SPORTING COLLECTIBLE AUCTION Featuring Session I of the Gene Davis Decoy Collection Saturday October 11th, 2025 10am Eastern ONLINE & ABSENTEE BIDDING ACCEPTED Duck Decoys Fish Spearing Decoys Duck Calls and More! We will be accepting Online and Absentee Bids. Call Grant to coordinate your bids! 231-651-9099

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Lot 181q
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Lot 181q

Oscar Peterson Perch Spearing Decoy

Cadillac, MI, tack eyes, carved tail & metal fins, original paint with some flaking & wear, dual lead chambers, relief carved...

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Lot 181r
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Lot 181r

A.J. Downey, Sr. Perch Spearing Decoy

Newberry, MI, painted eyes, metal tail & fins, excellent condition, maker's initials branded on bottom, 6"L, est. 500-800

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Lot 181s
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Lot 181s

A.J. Downey, Sr. Dolphin Spearing Decoy

Newberry, MI, relief carved eyes, carved tail & metal fins, original paint with some wear, hard to find, 10"L, est. 500-800

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Lot 181t
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Lot 181t

Heddon 4 Point Spearing Decoy

Dowagiac, MI, glass eyes, metal tail & fins, paint is possibly restored, 5.5"L, est. 300-500

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Lot 182
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Lot 182

Rare Herter's Rainbow Trout Spearing Decoy

Waseca, MN, glass eyes, metal tail & metal fins, mint condition, 1 small dent on bottom in front of lead cavity, extremely rare,...

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Lot 183
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Lot 183

Rare Herter's Perch Spearing Decoy

Waseca, MN, glass eyes, metal tail & metal fins, mint condition, extremely rare, a wonderful opportunity, 7.25"L, est. 1,500-3,000

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Lot 184
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Lot 184

Rare Herter's Halloween Fish

Waseca, MN, metal tail & metal fins, excellent original paint, minor paint flaking on fins, extremely rare, a wonderful...

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Lot 185
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Lot 185

Rare Herter's Perch Spearing Decoy

Waseca, MN, glass eyes, metal tail & metal fins, strong original paint, small amount of paint flaking on tail & fins, extremely...

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Lot 186
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Lot 186

Rare Bert Winnie Herring Fish Spearing Decoy

Traverse City, MI, relief carved & painted eyes, metal tail & metal fins, original paint with some flaking & wear, hard to find...

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Lot 187
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Lot 187

2 Michigan Fish Spearing Decoys

by unknown carver, glass eyes, metal tails & metal fins, original paint with some wear, 6.5"L, est. 300-500

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Lot 188
10
Lot 188

Harley Ragan Walleye Fish Spearing Decoy

Chassell, MI, glass eyes, carved tail & metal fins, mint original paint, this life-sized walleye features relief carved gills &...

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Lot 189
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Lot 189

Harley Ragan Pink Salmon Fish Spearing Decoy

Chassell, MI, glass eyes, carved tail & metal fins, mint original paint, this life-sized salmon features relief carved gills &...

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Lot 190
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Lot 190

Harley Ragan Mallard Drake Duck Decoy

Chassell, MI, glass eyes, hollow body, mint original paint, detailed combing on back & sides, this is the only duck decoy we have...

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Lot 191
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Lot 191

Fred Lexow Fish Spearing Decoy

Balsam Lake, MN, glass eyes, metal spinner tail & metal fins, original paint with some flaking & wear, Jim Layton Collection,...

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Lot 191a
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Lot 191a

Leroy Howell Fish Spearing Decoy

Hinkley, MN, relief stamped & painted eyes, metal tail & fins, original paint with some wear, 6.5"L, est. 500-800

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Lot 192
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Lot 192

3 Pearl Bethel Fish Spearing Decoys

Park Rapids, MN, 8.25"L red & white with tack eyes, 6.5"L white & gray with painted eyes & 6"L red & white with tack eyes, all...

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Lot 193
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Lot 193

2 Vintage Fish Spearing Decoys

8"L natural-sided spearing decoy by unknown Lac du Flambeau carver, copper fins & carved tail, some wear & 7"L unusual triangular...

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Lot 194
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Lot 194

Early Cyril Bethel Fish Spearing Decoy

Park Rapids, MN, painted eyes, metal tail & fins, original paint with some flaking & wear, this exact fish decoy is featured on...

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Lot 195
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Lot 195

3 Cyril Bethel Fish Spearing Decoys

Park Rapids, MN, painted eyes, metal tail & fins, original paint with light wear, sizes range 6.5"L - 7.5"L, Jim Layton...

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Lot 196
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Lot 196

3 Cyril Bethel Fish Spearing Decoys

Park Rapids, MN, painted eyes, metal tail & fins, original paint with light wear, sizes range 5"L - 6"L, Jim Layton Collection,...

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Lot 197
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Lot 197

Rare John Tax Red-Headed Woodpecker

Osakis, MN, painted eyes, some paint remaining, very weathered, metal legs mounted on wooden wall plaque, Jim Layton Collection,...

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Lot 198
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Lot 198

John Tax Hand Carved Birdhouse

Osakis, MN, wonderful example of folk-art made with a whimsical style, multi-section pieced roof, overall in good condition with...

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Lot 199
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Lot 199

John Tax Pr. of Mallard Wall Plaques

Osakis, MN, glass eyes, excellent original paint, great form, maker's stamp on backs, Jim Layton Collection, 9"L, est. 500-800

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Lot 200
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Lot 200

2 John Tax Wall Plaques

Osakis, MN, 13"L rooster pheasant with painted eye & 12.5"L loon with tack eye, both have maker's stamp on back, Jim Layton...

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Lot 201
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Lot 201

2 John Tax Wall Plaques

Osakis, MN, 1 mallard drake with painted eye with maker's stamp on back & 1 Canada goose with glass eye, Jim Layton Collection,...

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Lot 202
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Lot 202

3 John Tax Mallard Drake Wall Plaques

Osakis, MN, painted eyes, original paint, coat of varnish, maker's stamp on backs, Jim Layton Collection, sizes range 4"L - 9"L,...

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Lot 203
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Lot 203

3 John Tax Carvings

Osakis, MN, 8.5"T red-headed woodpecker door knocker, 5.5"L fish spearing decoy with relief stamped eyes, original paint with...

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Lot 204
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Lot 204

2 Mark Bruning Brook Trout Fish Spearing Decoys

Rogers City, MI, glass eyes, carved tails & metal fins, both are in excellent condition, formerly from the Frank Baron...

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Lot 205
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Lot 205

Carl Christiansen Hand Carved Walleye

Newberry, MI, glass eye, carved tail & wooden fins, excellent condition, mounted on driftwood wall plaque, nice detailed scaling,...

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Lot 206
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Lot 206

Carl Christiansen Hand Carved Walleye

Newberry, MI, glass eye, carved tail & wooden fins, excellent condition, features wall hanging mount on back, relief carved gills...

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Lot 207
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Lot 207

Carl Christiansen Hand Carved Northern Pike

Newberry, MI, glass eyes, carved tail & wooden fins, excellent condition, relief carved gills & open mouth, maker's signature on...

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Lot 208
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Lot 208

Carl Christiansen Hand Carved Brown Trout

Newberry, MI, glass eyes, carved tail & wooden fins, excellent condition, relief carved gills & open mouth, maker's signature on...

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Lot 209
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Lot 209

Large Carl Christiansen Fish Vase

Newberry, MI, features relief carved musky, northern pike & walleye, glass eyes, excellent original paint, maker's signature,...

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Lot 210
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Lot 210

Carl Christiansen Rainbow Trout Spearing Decoy

Newberry, MI, rare tin tail model, glass eyes, metal fins, relief carved gills & open mouth, maker's initials on bottom, 11.5"L,...

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Lot 211
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Lot 211

Carl Christiansen Brook Trout Spearing Decoy

Newberry, MI, rare tin tail model, glass eyes, metal fins, relief carved gills & open mouth, maker's initials on bottom, 11.5"L,...

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Lot 212
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Lot 212

Carl Christiansen White Fish Spearing Decoy

Newberry, MI, rare tin tail model, glass eyes, metal fins, relief carved gills & open mouth, maker's initials on bottom, 10.5"L,...

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Lot 213
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Lot 213

Bill Green Rainbow Trout Plaque

LaPrairie, MN, glass eye, carved tail & metal fins, mint original paint, applied on plaque, Jim Layton Collection, trout is...

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Lot 214
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Lot 214

Rare Louisiana Green-Winged Teal Drake Duck Decoy

attributed to Nicole Vidacovich, Sr., Sunrise, LA, painted eyes, solid body, strong original paint, minor wear, excellent form,...

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Lot 215
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Lot 215

Xavier Bourg Blue-Winged Teal Hen

Larose, LA, tack eyes, solid body, strong original paint with light wear, a few minor rubs, nice form with detailed carving on...

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Lot 216
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Lot 216

Mike Valley Pr. of Canvasback Duck Decoys

Prairie Du Chein, WI, carved in the Heron Lake style, excellent form, solid bodies, mint original paint with distressed wear,...

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Lot 217
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Lot 217

Mike Valley Flying Redhead Drake

Prairie Du Chein, WI, glass eyes, solid body, mint original paint with excellent detail, 19"L with a 28"L wingspan, est. 500-800

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Lot 218
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Lot 218

Mike Valley Flying Canada Goose

Prairie Du Chein, WI, glass eyes, mint original paint with excellent detail, great form in flying position, 26"L with a 36"L...

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Lot 219
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Lot 219

Mike Valley Hand Carved Swan

Prairie Du Chein, WI, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint, wonderful elegant form, maker's signature & dated 2025 on...

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Lot 220
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Lot 220

Mike Valley Pr. of Mallard Duck Decoys

Prairie Du Chein, WI, glass eyes, hollow bodies, strong original paint, light gunning wear with a few minor rubs, great form with...

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Lot 221
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Lot 221

Mike Valley Wall Plaque

Prairie Du Chein, WI, features 4 flying canvasbacks, 3 drakes & 1 hen, mounted on hand painted board, framed, excellent...

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Lot 222
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Lot 222

Mike Borrett & Mike Valley Pileated Woodpecker

glass eyes, solid body, mint original paint, excellent form, mounted on wooden base, this life-sized woodpecker was carved by...

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Lot 223
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Lot 223

Mike Valley Hand Carved Raven

Prairie Du Chein, WI, glass eyes, solid body, good original paint, nice form with relief carved wings, mounted on wooden base,...

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Lot 224
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Lot 224

Mike Valley Hand Carved Chicken

Prairie Du Chein, WI, glass eyes, solid body, good original paint with antiqued patina, mounted on wooden base, 16"L x 15"T, est....

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Lot 225
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Lot 225

Mike Valley Great Blue Heron

Prairie Du Chein, WI, glass eyes, excellent original paint with nice detail, mounted on wooden base, 36"T x 36"L, est. 400-700

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Lot 226
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Lot 226

Mike Valley Smoked Salmon Trade Sign

Prairie Du Chein, WI, "Smoked Salmon", hand carved & painted, good original paint, this sign was used at Mike Valley's Fish...

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Lot 227
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Lot 227

Mike Valley Catfish Sign

Prairie Du Chein, WI, "Fresh Catfish Pan Ready $1.89/lb.", hand carved & painted, good original paint, this sign was used at Mike...

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Lot 228
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Lot 228

Rosewell Bliss Gadwall Drake Duck Decoy

Stratford, CT, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint with great detail, nice form with relief wing carving, a few...

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Lot 229
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Lot 229

6 James Ahern Miniature Flyers

Ridgefield, CT, 1 gadwall hen, 1 black duck, 1 pr. of green-winged teal, 1 mallard hen & 1 blue-winged teal hen, all in excellent...

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Lot 230
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Lot 230

Chris Sprague Sanderling

Beach Haven, NJ, painted eyes, solid body, strong original paint, a few minor rubs, overall in good condition, maker's...

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Lot 231
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Lot 231

Vintage Dowitcher Shorebird

by unknown carver, found on Nantucket Island, MA, tack eyes, solid body, original paint with some flaking & light wear, some...

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Lot 232
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Lot 232

Madison Mitchell Canada Goose Decoy

Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid body, excellent original paint, small blemish to edge of tail, tight age crack in neck,...

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Lot 233
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Lot 233

Madison Mitchell Brant Decoy

Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid body, mint original paint, 1 minor age crack in back, otherwise excellent condition,...

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Lot 234
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Lot 234

Madison Mitchell Pr. of Mallard Duck Decoys

Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid bodies, mint original paint, maker's name signed in electropen & dated 1970 on bottoms,...

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Lot 235
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Lot 235

Madison Mitchell Pr. of Bluebill Duck Decoys

Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid bodies, mint original paint, 14"L, est. 400-700

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Lot 236
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Lot 236

Madison Mitchell Pr. of Pintail Duck Decoys

Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid bodies, mint original paint, drake has maker's name signed in electropen & dated 1978 &...

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Lot 237
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Lot 237

Madison Mitchell Pr. of Bufflehead Duck Decoys

Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid bodies, mint original paint, 13.5"L, est. 400-700

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Lot 238
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Lot 238

Madison Mitchell Pr. of Blue-Winged Teal

Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid bodies, mint original paint, drake has maker's name signed in electropen & dated 1956 &...

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Lot 239
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Lot 239

Madison Mitchell Pr. of Canvasback Duck Decoys

Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid bodies, strong original paint, drake has hairline age crack through neck, light gunning...

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Lot 240
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Lot 240

Madison Mitchell Coot Decoy

Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid body, original paint, minor wear, a few tight age cracks, maker's name signed in...

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Lot 241
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Lot 241

Gilbert Rafuse Red-Breasted Merganser Drake

Chester Basin, Nova Scotia, glass eyes, solid body, mint original paint, excellent form, features inserted leather crest on head,...

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Lot 242
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Lot 242

Red-Breasted Merganser Drake by Unknown Carver

appears to be from the upper northeast region, features painted eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint,...

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Lot 243
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Lot 243

Red-Breasted Merganser Drake Duck Decoy

by unknown carver, painted eyes, solid body, mostly original paint with some touchup to white on left side of body, light coat of...

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Lot 244
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Lot 244

Red-Breasted Merganser Drake by Unknown Carver

tack eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint, some gunning wear, areas of light paint loss, age crack...

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Lot 245
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Lot 245

New Jersey Common Merganser Drake Duck Decoy

by unknown carver, painted eyes, hollow body, old working paint with gunning wear, bill repair, formerly from the Toothill...

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Lot 246
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Lot 246

Caleb Ridgway Marter Pr. of Pintail Duck Decoys

Burlington, NJ, glass eyes, hollow bodies, hen is excellent original paint with small amount of flaking on breast, drake appears...

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Lot 247
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Lot 247

Caleb Ridgway Marter Mallard Drake Duck Decoys

Burlington, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint, minor gunning wear with a few rubs, nice form, brass id tag...

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Lot 248
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Lot 248

Tom Fitzpatrick Pintail Drake Duck Decoy

Florence Rig, NJ, (1887-1958), glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original & old working paint with gunning wear, some shot...

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Lot 249
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Lot 249

John English Mallard Drake Duck Decoy

Florence, NJ, tack eyes, hollow body, old working paint, gunning wear, a few shot marks, age cracks in neck, age crack in bill,...

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Lot 250
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Lot 250

Early Delaware River Mallard Drake Duck Decoy

by unknown carver, tack eyes, solid body, old working paint with nice patina, some gunning wear, light paint loss, tight age...

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Lot 251
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Lot 251

Early Albert Laing Black Duck Decoy

Stratford, CT, relief stamped eyes, hollow body, old working paint with gunning wear, originally this decoy was in the sleeping...

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Lot 252
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Lot 252

Sam Barnes Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy

Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid body, old working paint, some gunning wear & shot marks, bill repair, light damage to top...

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Lot 253
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Lot 253

Sam Barnes Canvasback Hen Duck Decoy

Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid body, old working paint, some gunning wear, a few shot marks, areas of flaking & paint...

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Lot 254
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Lot 254

John "Daddy" Holly Redhead Drake Duck Decoy

Havre De Grace, MD, solid body, old working paint with areas of wear, some original paint still remains, this decoy was purchased...

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Lot 255
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Lot 255

Early Mallard Drake Duck Decoy by Unknown Carver

this decoy was found in Columbus, OH, it has tack eyes, solid body, old working paint with excellent patina & surface, some...

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Lot 256
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Lot 256

Frank Buchner Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy

Erie, PA, tack eyes, solid body, rare example with excellent form in the Stevens humpback style, majority paint loss, some...

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Lot 257
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Lot 257

Early Scoter Decoy by Unknown East Coast Carver

glass eyes, solid body, old working paint with gunning wear, age crack in back & bottom, nice form, formerly from the George Ross...

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Lot 258
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Lot 258

Rare Harvey Hauptner Seagull Confidence Decoy

City Island Bronx, NY, glass eyes, hollow body, old working paint with some gunning wear & flaking, head is made with 3-pc...

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Lot 259
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Lot 259

John Brittingham Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy

Crisfield, MD, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, some areas of crazing & flaking to surface, relief wing carving, head is...

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Lot 260
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Lot 260

Ed Corradetti Pr. of Ringbill Duck Decoys

Bristol, PA, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, relief wing carving on back, maker's name stamped in lead...

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Lot 261
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Lot 261

Robert Litzenberg Pr. of Ringbill Duck Decoys

Elkton, MD, painted eyes, solid bodies, mint original paint, maker's name & dated 1988 on bottoms, 15"L, est. 300-500

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Lot 262
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Lot 262

Robert Capriola Pr. of Mallard Duck Decoys

Humbolt Bay, CA, glass eyes, hollow bodies, mint original paint, nice form in preening positions, maker's initials branded on...

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Lot 263
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Lot 263

Robert Capriola Pr. of Wigeon Duck Decoys

Humbolt Bay, CA, glass eyes, hollow bodies, strong original paint, light gunning wear, some paint loss to edge of tails & bills,...

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Lot 264
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Lot 264

California Pintail Drake Decoy

by unknown carver, this 2-pc decoy has been referred to by collectors as "an artichoke head decoy", head features tack eyes and...

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Lot 265
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Lot 265

Jode Hillman Pr. of Pintail Duck Decoys

Mullica Hill, NJ, glass eyes, hollow bodies, mint original paint, nice form with heads being turned slightly left, maker's...

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Lot 266
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Lot 266

Jode Hillman Pr. of Redhead Duck Decoys

Mullica Hill, NJ, glass eyes, hollow bodies, mint original paint, nice form with hen in preening position, maker's signature &...

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Lot 267
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Lot 267

Jode Hillman Pr. of Miniature Redhead Duck Decoys

Mullica Hill, NJ, glass eyes, hollow bodies, mint original paint, nice form, maker's signature & dated 2009 on bottoms, Gene...

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Lot 268
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Lot 268

Jode Hillman Pr. of Miniature Ringbills Duck

Decoys Mullica Hill, NJ, glass eyes, hollow bodies, mint original paint, nice form with hen in preening position, maker's...

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Lot 269
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Lot 269

Jode Hillman Eskimow Curlew

Mullica Hill, NJ, glass eyes, mint original paint with excellent detail, relief wing carving, nice form in the drinking position,...

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Lot 270
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Lot 270

Jode Hillman Dowitcher

Mullica Hill, NJ, glass eyes, mint original paint, nice form in drinking position, relief carved & split tail, maker's signature...

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Lot 271
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Lot 271

Jode Hillman Hand Carved Crow

Mullica Hill, NJ, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint, relief wing carving, mounted on wooden base, maker's...

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Lot 272
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Lot 272

John Lawrence Pr. of Blue-Winged Teal

Pittsburg, PA, glass eyes, hollow bodies, mint original paint, excellent form carved in the Mason premier grade style, maker's...

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Lot 273
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Lot 273

Clarence Fennimore Pr. of Pintail Duck Decoys

Wrightstown, NJ, glass eyes, hollow bodies, mint original paint, nice form with hen being in preening position, 17"L, est. 600-900

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Lot 274
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Lot 274

Geoffrey Vine Pr. of Goldeneye Duck Decoys

Waunakee, WI, glass eyes, hollow bodies, mint original paint, nice form with hen being in swimming position & drake in alert...

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Lot 275
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Lot 275

Geoffrey Vine Pr. of Ringbill Duck Decoys

Waunakee, WI, glass eyes, hollow bodies, mint original paint, nice form with heads being slightly turned, maker's brass id tag on...

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Lot 276
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Lot 276

Lou Schifferl Pintail Drake Duck Decoy

Neenah, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some flaking & wear, nice form with relief wing carving, maker's brand...

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