Decoy & Sporting Collectible Auction January 14th, 2023
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Benzonia, MI 49616
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DECOY & SPORTING COLLECTIBLE AUCTION ONLINE | PHONE | ABSENTEE BIDDING ACCEPTED 500+ Lots Saturday January 14th, 2023 10 AM EST Duck Decoys * Fish Spearing Decoys * Shorebirds * Sporting Art ?and More!

346
Charles Perdew Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original & old working paint, nice detail on back by Edna, a few shot marks & some gunning wear, tight age crack in neck, overall nice working example, with original weight, branded FJR 12 on bottom,...

1
Charles Perdew Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original & old working paint, nice detail on back by Edna, a few shot marks & some gunning wear, tight age crack in neck, overall nice working example, with original weight, branded FJR 12 on bottom,...

348
Charles Perdew Pintail Hen Duck Decoy
Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, some original paint on back by Edna but mostly old working paint, gunning wear, hairline crack in bill that has been reset, Levernier Collection, 15.5"L, est. 500 - 800

2
Charles Perdew Pintail Hen Duck Decoy
Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, some original paint on back by Edna but mostly old working paint, gunning wear, hairline crack in bill that has been reset, Levernier Collection, 15.5"L, est. 500 - 800

350
Skippy Barto Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Tiskilwa, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint with a few minor paint rubs & light wear, nice example, Levernier Collection, 16"L, est. 600 - 900

3
Skippy Barto Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Tiskilwa, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint with a few minor paint rubs & light wear, nice example, Levernier Collection, 16"L, est. 600 - 900

347
Ignatius Stachowiak Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Peru, IL, glass eyes, 3-pc hollow body, original paint with some gunning wear, age crack through neck, very hard to find, Levernier Collection 15.5"L, est. 400 - 700

4
Ignatius Stachowiak Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Peru, IL, glass eyes, 3-pc hollow body, original paint with some gunning wear, age crack through neck, very hard to find, Levernier Collection 15.5"L, est. 600 - 900

343
Horace "Hie" Crandall Pr of Mini Pintails
Napa, CA, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint with great detail, makers signature on bottom, 8"L, est. 600 - 900

4
Marty Hanson Canada Goose Decoy
Prior Lake, MN/Hayward, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint with nice detail, makers brand on bottom, 22"L, est. 800 - 1,200

344
2 Pins by Horace "Hie" Crandall
Napa, CA, 1 owl & 1 blue-winged teal, excellent condition, teal is 1.5"L & owl is 3"L, est. 150 - 300

5
Horace "Hie" Crandall Pr of Mini Pintails
Napa, CA, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint with great detail, makers signature on bottom, 8"L, est. 600 - 900

309
Marty Hanson Eskimo Curlew Shorebird Decoy
Prior Lake, MN/Hayward, WI, glass eyes, solid body, metal bill, excellent original paint with wonderful detail, relief carved wing patches, comes with metal stand, makers brand on bottom, 22"L, est. 1,200 - 1,600

6
2 Pins by Horace "Hie" Crandall
Napa, CA, 1 owl & 1 blue-winged teal, excellent condition, teal is 1.5"L & owl is 3"L, est. 150 - 300

304
Rare Oliver "Tuts" Lawson Pr of Mallard Bookends
Crisfield, MD, glass eyes, turned heads, excellent condition, wonderful form in open calling position, makers signature on bottom, extremely rare, 9"L x 7"T, est. Market Determined

7
Marty Hanson Eskimo Curlew Shorebird Decoy
Prior Lake, MN/Hayward, WI, glass eyes, solid body, metal bill, excellent original paint with wonderful detail, relief carved wing patches, comes with metal stand, makers brand on bottom, 22"L, est. 1,200 - 1,600

305
Oliver "Tuts" Lawson Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Crisfield, MD, glass eyes, 1/3 sized solid bodies, excellent condition, drake has small amount of touchup on bottom, hen has excellent paint detail, makers signature & dated 1960 on bottom, 8.5"L, est. 800 - 1,200

8
Rare Oliver "Tuts" Lawson Pr of Mallard Bookends
Crisfield, MD, glass eyes, turned heads, excellent condition, wonderful form in open calling position, makers signature on bottom, extremely rare, 9"L x 7"T, est. Market Determined

306
Madison Mitchell Canada Goose Decoy
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid body, original paint, some gunning wear & flaking, overall nice working example, 4"L, est. 200 - 400

9
Oliver "Tuts" Lawson Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Crisfield, MD, glass eyes, 1/3 sized solid bodies, excellent condition, drake has small amount of touchup on bottom, hen has excellent paint detail, makers signature & dated 1960 on bottom, 8.5"L, est. 800 - 1,200

307
Jim Currier Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid bodies, strong original paint with a few minor paint flakes & rubs, hen has age crack in back, overall nice examples, 16"L, est. Market Determined

9
Early Mason Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, early hollow body, excellent form, combination of original paint with some enhancement to gray on sides, small touchup on back, some gunning wear & a few shot marks, touchup to speculums, tail chip repair, over...

308
Paul Gibson Canvasback Hen Duck Decoy
Havre De Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid body, original paint with some flaking on bottom, wood knot on right side of body, overall nice example, 15.5"L, est. Market Determined

10
Madison Mitchell Canada Goose Decoy
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid body, original paint, some gunning wear & flaking, overall nice working example, 4"L, est. 200 - 400

310
Rare Mason Brant Decoy
Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint, age crack in back, age crack through neck that has been touched up, some gunning wear but overall nice working example, 20"L, est. 500 - 800

10
A. Elmer Crowell Red-breasted Merganser Drake Mine
East Harwich, MA, excellent condition and form, features makers rectangular stamp on bottom, 5.75"L, est. 1,000 -1,500

288
Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown Ontario carver, glass eyes, solid body, good original paint, light gunning wear & a few shot marks, branded JLS 4x on bottom, ex Peter Brown Collection, 13"L, est. 400 - 600

10
A. Elmer Crowell Hooded Merganser Drake Miniature
East Harwich, MA, excellent condition, 3"L, est. 800 -1,200

289
Arthur Wilkinson Black Duck Decoy
Brockville, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with some hunter touchup on back, nice crazing to surface, some gunning wear & light paint loss, inletted head, nice form, bill repair, 17"L, est. 300 - 500

11
Jim Currier Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid bodies, strong original paint with a few minor paint flakes & rubs, hen has age crack in back, overall nice examples, 16"L, est. Market Determined

290
Frank DeRoevan Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Wallaceburg, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint with a few minor rubs, tight detailed combing on back & sides, nice example, 16"L, est. 200 - 400

12
Paul Gibson Canvasback Hen Duck Decoy
Havre De Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid body, original paint with some flaking on bottom, wood knot on right side of body, overall nice example, 15.5"L, est. Market Determined

291
Herb Burgess Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Wallaceburg, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & working paint with bill repair, some flaking & gunning wear, makers brand HB on bottom, includes Mitchell Decoy weight, 13"L, est. 200 - 400

13
Rare Mason Brant Decoy
Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint, age crack in back, age crack through neck that has been touched up, some gunning wear but overall nice working example, 20"L, est. 500 - 800

292
Henri Laviolette Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Valleyfield, Quebec, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint that appears to have been taken down, nice detailed winged carving, 14.5"L, est. 300 - 500

13
Dodge Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint with gunning wear, a few age cracks & shot marks, drake has tail repair and some neck filler replaced, hard to find working rig mates in good condition, branded LUCJ on bottom, Jim Urice Collectio...

293
Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown Ontario carver with Warin influence, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint with some touchup to head & neck area, some gunning wear, wood knot on right side of back, 14.5"L, est. 300 - 500

14
Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown Ontario carver, glass eyes, solid body, good original paint, light gunning wear & a few shot marks, branded JLS 4x on bottom, ex Peter Brown Collection, 13"L, est. 400 - 600

294
Robert Rennardson Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with some gunning wear, light damage to tip of tail & edge of bill, age crack in breast, hard to find, 16"L, est. 500 - 700

15
Arthur Wilkinson Black Duck Decoy
Essex Gun Club Point Pelee, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with some hunter touchup on back, nice crazing to surface, some gunning wear & light paint loss, inletted head, nice form, bill repair, 17"L, est. 300 - 500

295
Billy Ellis Black Duck Decoy
Whitby, ONT, glass eyes, silhouette body with stand including stabilizers & rudder, original paint with nice detail, light gunning wear, 19"L x 13"T, est. 200 - 400

16
Frank DeRoevan Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Wallaceburg, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint with a few minor rubs, tight detailed combing on back & sides, nice example, 16"L, est. 200 - 400

296
Bufflehead Drake Silhouette Decoy
by unknown maker, metal body hinged with wooden base, original paint with some gunning wear, 11"L, est. Market Determined

17
Herb Burgess Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Wallaceburg, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & working paint with bill repair, some flaking & gunning wear, makers brand HB on bottom, includes Mitchell Decoy weight, 13"L, est. 200 - 400

297
Black Duck Decoy
by unknown carver from Prince Edwards Island, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint with some gunning wear, a few age cracks in body, head is turned slightly right, 15.5"L, est. Market Determined

18
Henri Laviolette Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Valleyfield, Quebec, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint that appears to have been taken down, nice detailed winged carving, 14.5"L, est. 300 - 500

298
Richard Post Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Long Point, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, original paint on body with touchup to head, a few shot marks & some gunning wear, 16"L, est. 150 - 250

19
Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown Ontario carver with Warin influence, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint with some touchup to head & neck area, some gunning wear, wood knot on right side of back, 14.5"L, est. 300 - 500

299
2 Duck Decoys
1 redhead drake by Robin Last, working paint, some shot marks & gunning wear, 13"L & 1 J.R. Wells bluebill drake, commercial grade, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint with gunning wear & swing weight, 14"L, est. 250 - 450

20
Robert Rennardson Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with some gunning wear, light damage to tip of tail & edge of bill, age crack in breast, hard to find, 16"L, est. 500 - 700

300
Harve Davern Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Brighton, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint, some shot marks & gunning wear, bill repair, 16"L, est. 250 - 450

21
Billy Ellis Black Duck Decoy
Whitby, ONT, glass eyes, silhouette body with stand including stabilizers & rudder, original paint with nice detail, light gunning wear, 19"L x 13"T, est. 200 - 400

301
Ray Andress Bluebill Drake
Gananoque, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint on body with some flaking & gunning wear, bill repair, nice form, 12"L, est. 150 - 250

22
Bufflehead Drake Silhouette Decoy
by unknown maker, metal body hinged with wooden base, original paint with some gunning wear, 11"L, est. Market Determined

302
Lawrence Davis Bluebill Drake
Toronto, ONT, tack eyes, solid body, old working paint with gunning wear & some shot marks, 11"L, est. Market Determined

23
Black Duck Decoy
by unknown carver from Prince Edwards Island, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint with some gunning wear, a few age cracks in body, head is turned slightly right, 15.5"L, est. Market Determined

303
Peterborough Canoe Co. Black Duck Decoy
Peterborough, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, light wear, overall nice example, 15.5"L, est. 200 - 400

24
Richard Post Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Long Point, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, original paint on body with touchup to head, a few shot marks & some gunning wear, 16"L, est. 150 - 250

311
2 Ben Schmidt Canvasback Duck Decoys
Centerline, MI, both have glass eyes, solid bodies, hen has bobtail form while drake has standard style body, both have original paint with some gunning wear, age cracks, drake is branded AL 4x on bottom, Johnsgard Collection, 17"L, est. 500 - 800

25
2 Duck Decoys
1 redhead drake by Robin Last, working paint, some shot marks & gunning wear, 13"L & 1 J.R. Wells bluebill drake, commercial grade, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint with gunning wear & swing weight, 14"L, est. 250 - 450

312
Ken Anger Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Dunnville, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, good original paint, some gunning wear, 1 shot mark across the bridge of the bill with a hairline age crack on left side, exact decoy featured on pgs. 4 & 56 of The Bird Decoy, An American Art Form by Dr. Paul...

26
Harve Davern Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Brighton, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint, some shot marks & gunning wear, bill repair, 16"L, est. 250 - 450

313
Herters Canada Goose Decoy
Waseca, MN, glass eyes, balsa body, age crack in neck, bill repair, Johnsgard Collection, 20"L, est. 150 - 250

27
Ray Andress Bluebill Drake
Gananoque, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint on body with some flaking & gunning wear, bill repair, from the personal hunting rig of decoy maker, Bud Huntley, nice form, 12"L, est. 150 - 250

314
Wildfowler Brant Decoy
attributed to Old Saybrook, CT but is unstamped, glass eyes, balsa body, excellent condition, small touchup on back, Johnsgard Collection, 19"L, est. 300 - 500

28
Rare Lawrence Davis Bufflehead Drake
Toronto, ONT, tack eyes, solid body, old working paint with gunning wear & some shot marks, 11"L, est. Market Determined

315
Brant Decoy
by unknown California carver, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with distressed wear, Johnsgard Collection, 16"L, est. Market Determined

29
Peterborough Canoe Co. Black Duck Decoy
Peterborough, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, light wear, overall nice example, 15.5"L, est. 200 - 400

316
Cliff Hollestelle Harlequin Drake Decoy
Lincoln, NE, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, nice wing carving, hairline age crack in neck, head is turned slightly left, Johnsgard Collection, makers signature & dated 1973 on bottom, 14"L, est. Market Determined

30
2 Ben Schmidt Canvasback Duck Decoys
Centerline, MI, both have glass eyes, solid bodies, hen has bobtail form while drake has standard style body, both have original paint with some gunning wear, age cracks, drake is branded AL 4x on bottom, Johnsgard Collection, 17"L, est. 500 - 800

323
Frank Schmidt Canada Goose Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, some gunning wear & flaking, age crack through neck, a nice example, 25"L, est. 400 - 700

31
Ken Anger Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Dunnville, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, good original paint, some gunning wear, 1 shot mark across the bridge of the bill with a hairline age crack on left side, exact decoy featured on pgs. 4 & 56 of The Bird Decoy, An American Art Form by Dr. Paul...

324
Frank Schmidt Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, combination of original paint with some hunter touchup, some gunning wear, 15"L, est. 200 - 300

31
The Bird Decoy, An American Artform
by Dr. Paul A. Johnsgard, signed & in excellent condition, featuring lot 38 the Ira Hudson Brant on pg 35. Est. Market Determined

325
Ben Schmidt Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, some shot marks & gunning wear, 15"L, est. 250 - 450

32
Herters Canada Goose Decoy
Waseca, MN, glass eyes, balsa body, age crack in neck, bill repair, Johnsgard Collection, 20"L, est. 150 - 250

326
Mason Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint, some shot marks & gunning wear, head has been reset, nice form, 14.5"L, est. 300 - 500

33
Wildfowler Brant Decoy
attributed to Old Saybrook, CT but is unstamped, glass eyes, balsa body, excellent condition, small touchup on back, Johnsgard Collection, 19"L, est. 300 - 500

327
Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
attributed to Frank Martin, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint, nice form, some shot marks & gunning wear, 14"L, est. Market Determined

34
Brant Decoy
by unknown California carver, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with distressed wear, Johnsgard Collection, 16"L, est. Market Determined

328
Frank DeRoevan Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Wallaceburg, ONT, glass eyes, solid bodies, drake has original paint with a few shot marks, hairline age crack in bill, head is slightly loose, hen is combination of original & working paint, bill repair, 16"L, est. Market Determined

35
Cliff Hollestelle Harlequin Drake Decoy
Lincoln, NE, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, nice wing carving, hairline age crack in neck, head is turned slightly left, Johnsgard Collection, makers signature & dated 1973 on bottom, 14"L, est. Market Determined

329
2 Duck Decoys
1 oversized canvasback drake attributed to Butch Schramm, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with some gunning wear & 1 oversized canvasback hen by unknown maker with Hy Dahlka brand on bottom, glass eyes, hollow body, working paint, some gunnin...

36
Frank Schmidt Canada Goose Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, some gunning wear & flaking, age crack through neck, a nice example, 25"L, est. 400 - 700

330
Herb Burgess Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Wallaceburg, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, old working paint, some gunning wear, makers brand on bottom, 15.5"L, est. 200 - 400

37
Frank Schmidt Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, combination of original paint with some hunter touchup, some gunning wear, 15"L, est. 200 - 300

331
Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
attributed to Harold Wilkens, Ontario, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with light coat of varnish, head is turned slightly right, 15"L, est. Market Determined

38
Ben Schmidt Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, some shot marks & gunning wear, 15"L, est. 250 - 450

332
Early Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
attributed to George Warin, Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint with a great surface, some gunning wear, shot marks, 14"L, est. Market Determined

39
Mason Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint, some shot marks & gunning wear, head has been reset, nice form, 14.5"L, est. 300 - 500

333
Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
attributed to George Warin, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint with gunning wear, 14"L, est. Market Determined

40
Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
attributed to Frank Martin, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint, nice form, some shot marks & gunning wear, 14"L, est. Market Determined

334
Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
attributed to Garnet DeCoe, Marine City, MI, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint, age crack through neck that has been reset, age crack in back, some gunning wear, nice form, 16"L, est. Market Determined

41
Frank DeRoevan Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Wallaceburg, ONT, glass eyes, solid bodies, drake has original paint with a few shot marks, hairline age crack in bill, head is slightly loose, hen is combination of original & working paint, bill repair, 16"L, est. Market Determined

335
Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
attributed to Schweikart Family, glass eyes, solid body, some gunning wear, large hole behind head, hard to find, 15"L, est. Market Determined

42
2 Duck Decoys
1 oversized canvasback drake attributed to Butch Schramm, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with some gunning wear & 1 oversized canvasback hen by unknown maker with Hy Dahlka brand on bottom, glass eyes, hollow body, working paint, some gunnin...

336
Mason Black Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear & paint loss, damage to left edge and underside of bill, missing majority of neck filler, 16"L, est. 100 - 150

43
Herb Burgess Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Wallaceburg, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, old working paint, some gunning wear, makers brand on bottom, 15.5"L, est. 200 - 400

337
Set of 5 Plover Shorebirds
by unknown carver, with wooden stakes, branded RCW on bottom, 8.5"L, est. Market Determined

44
Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
attributed to Harold Wilkens, Ontario, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with light coat of varnish, head is turned slightly right, 15"L, est. Market Determined

338
Mason Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, hollow body, restored paint with tail chip repair, 16.5"L, est. 200 - 400

45
Early Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
attributed to George Warin, Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint with a great surface, some gunning wear, shot marks, 14"L, est. Market Determined

339
2 Mason Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, standard grade, 1 canvasback hen & 1 goldeneye hen, both have tack eyes, combination of original & working paint with some gunning wear & shot marks, 14"L, est. 300 - 500

46
Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
attributed to George Warin, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint with gunning wear, 14"L, est. Market Determined

340
2 Mason Mallard Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, standard grade, tack eyes, drake is combination of original & working paint with some rubs & gunning wear, replaced neck filler, hen has original paint, light damage to edge of bill, age crack on bottom, est. 150 - 250

47
Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
attributed to Garnet DeCoe, Marine City, MI, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint, age crack through neck that has been reset, age crack in back, some gunning wear, nice form, 16"L, est. Market Determined

341
2 Mason Mallard Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, standards grade, glass eyes, both are in original paint with some gunning wear, flaking, age cracks & shot marks, 16"L, est. 100 - 200

48
Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
attributed to Schweikart Family, glass eyes, solid body, some gunning wear, large hole behind head, hard to find, 15"L, est. Market Determined

342
3 Duck Decoys
2 Mason mallards, standard grade, painted eyes, replaced neck filler, combination of original & old working paint & 1 Mason style green-winged teal drake, painted eyes, solid body, sizes range 11"L - 15"L, est. 100 - 200

49
Mason Black Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear & paint loss, damage to left edge and underside of bill, missing majority of neck filler, 16"L, est. 100 - 150

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Benzonia, MI 49616
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Saturday Jan 14, 2023 Completed
Sale Terms and Conditions
Terms: 20% Buyers Premium with Cash and Check. If you use a Credit or Debit card a 3% charge will be aded to the Buyer's Premium to total 23%. All Items Are Sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS, No Warranties Or Guaranties Of Any Kind. The Information Is Believed To Be Accurate, But Is Furnished For Convenience Only And Is Not A Representation By The Auctioneers, Auction Company Or Its Staff. Auctioneers Acting As The Seller's Agent Only. Announcements Made On The Day Of Sale Take Precedence Over All Printed Matter. Shipping Of Purchases Will Be Available At Buyer's Expense. Call Grant For More Information About Auctions. 231-651-9099
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DECOY & SPORTING COLLECTIBLE AUCTION ONLINE | PHONE | ABSENTEE BIDDING ACCEPTED 500+ Lots Saturday January 14th, 2023 10 AM EST Duck Decoys * Fish Spearing Decoys * Shorebirds * Sporting Art ?and More!

346
Charles Perdew Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original & old working paint, nice detail on back by Edna, a few shot marks & some gunning wear, tight age crack in neck, overall nice working example, with original weight, branded FJR 12 on bottom,...

1
Charles Perdew Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original & old working paint, nice detail on back by Edna, a few shot marks & some gunning wear, tight age crack in neck, overall nice working example, with original weight, branded FJR 12 on bottom,...

348
Charles Perdew Pintail Hen Duck Decoy
Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, some original paint on back by Edna but mostly old working paint, gunning wear, hairline crack in bill that has been reset, Levernier Collection, 15.5"L, est. 500 - 800

2
Charles Perdew Pintail Hen Duck Decoy
Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, some original paint on back by Edna but mostly old working paint, gunning wear, hairline crack in bill that has been reset, Levernier Collection, 15.5"L, est. 500 - 800

350
Skippy Barto Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Tiskilwa, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint with a few minor paint rubs & light wear, nice example, Levernier Collection, 16"L, est. 600 - 900

3
Skippy Barto Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Tiskilwa, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint with a few minor paint rubs & light wear, nice example, Levernier Collection, 16"L, est. 600 - 900

347
Ignatius Stachowiak Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Peru, IL, glass eyes, 3-pc hollow body, original paint with some gunning wear, age crack through neck, very hard to find, Levernier Collection 15.5"L, est. 400 - 700

4
Ignatius Stachowiak Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Peru, IL, glass eyes, 3-pc hollow body, original paint with some gunning wear, age crack through neck, very hard to find, Levernier Collection 15.5"L, est. 600 - 900

343
Horace "Hie" Crandall Pr of Mini Pintails
Napa, CA, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint with great detail, makers signature on bottom, 8"L, est. 600 - 900

4
Marty Hanson Canada Goose Decoy
Prior Lake, MN/Hayward, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint with nice detail, makers brand on bottom, 22"L, est. 800 - 1,200

344
2 Pins by Horace "Hie" Crandall
Napa, CA, 1 owl & 1 blue-winged teal, excellent condition, teal is 1.5"L & owl is 3"L, est. 150 - 300

5
Horace "Hie" Crandall Pr of Mini Pintails
Napa, CA, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint with great detail, makers signature on bottom, 8"L, est. 600 - 900

309
Marty Hanson Eskimo Curlew Shorebird Decoy
Prior Lake, MN/Hayward, WI, glass eyes, solid body, metal bill, excellent original paint with wonderful detail, relief carved wing patches, comes with metal stand, makers brand on bottom, 22"L, est. 1,200 - 1,600

6
2 Pins by Horace "Hie" Crandall
Napa, CA, 1 owl & 1 blue-winged teal, excellent condition, teal is 1.5"L & owl is 3"L, est. 150 - 300

304
Rare Oliver "Tuts" Lawson Pr of Mallard Bookends
Crisfield, MD, glass eyes, turned heads, excellent condition, wonderful form in open calling position, makers signature on bottom, extremely rare, 9"L x 7"T, est. Market Determined

7
Marty Hanson Eskimo Curlew Shorebird Decoy
Prior Lake, MN/Hayward, WI, glass eyes, solid body, metal bill, excellent original paint with wonderful detail, relief carved wing patches, comes with metal stand, makers brand on bottom, 22"L, est. 1,200 - 1,600

305
Oliver "Tuts" Lawson Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Crisfield, MD, glass eyes, 1/3 sized solid bodies, excellent condition, drake has small amount of touchup on bottom, hen has excellent paint detail, makers signature & dated 1960 on bottom, 8.5"L, est. 800 - 1,200

8
Rare Oliver "Tuts" Lawson Pr of Mallard Bookends
Crisfield, MD, glass eyes, turned heads, excellent condition, wonderful form in open calling position, makers signature on bottom, extremely rare, 9"L x 7"T, est. Market Determined

306
Madison Mitchell Canada Goose Decoy
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid body, original paint, some gunning wear & flaking, overall nice working example, 4"L, est. 200 - 400

9
Oliver "Tuts" Lawson Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Crisfield, MD, glass eyes, 1/3 sized solid bodies, excellent condition, drake has small amount of touchup on bottom, hen has excellent paint detail, makers signature & dated 1960 on bottom, 8.5"L, est. 800 - 1,200

307
Jim Currier Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid bodies, strong original paint with a few minor paint flakes & rubs, hen has age crack in back, overall nice examples, 16"L, est. Market Determined

9
Early Mason Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, early hollow body, excellent form, combination of original paint with some enhancement to gray on sides, small touchup on back, some gunning wear & a few shot marks, touchup to speculums, tail chip repair, over...

308
Paul Gibson Canvasback Hen Duck Decoy
Havre De Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid body, original paint with some flaking on bottom, wood knot on right side of body, overall nice example, 15.5"L, est. Market Determined

10
Madison Mitchell Canada Goose Decoy
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid body, original paint, some gunning wear & flaking, overall nice working example, 4"L, est. 200 - 400

310
Rare Mason Brant Decoy
Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint, age crack in back, age crack through neck that has been touched up, some gunning wear but overall nice working example, 20"L, est. 500 - 800

10
A. Elmer Crowell Red-breasted Merganser Drake Mine
East Harwich, MA, excellent condition and form, features makers rectangular stamp on bottom, 5.75"L, est. 1,000 -1,500

288
Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown Ontario carver, glass eyes, solid body, good original paint, light gunning wear & a few shot marks, branded JLS 4x on bottom, ex Peter Brown Collection, 13"L, est. 400 - 600

10
A. Elmer Crowell Hooded Merganser Drake Miniature
East Harwich, MA, excellent condition, 3"L, est. 800 -1,200

289
Arthur Wilkinson Black Duck Decoy
Brockville, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with some hunter touchup on back, nice crazing to surface, some gunning wear & light paint loss, inletted head, nice form, bill repair, 17"L, est. 300 - 500

11
Jim Currier Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid bodies, strong original paint with a few minor paint flakes & rubs, hen has age crack in back, overall nice examples, 16"L, est. Market Determined

290
Frank DeRoevan Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Wallaceburg, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint with a few minor rubs, tight detailed combing on back & sides, nice example, 16"L, est. 200 - 400

12
Paul Gibson Canvasback Hen Duck Decoy
Havre De Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid body, original paint with some flaking on bottom, wood knot on right side of body, overall nice example, 15.5"L, est. Market Determined

291
Herb Burgess Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Wallaceburg, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & working paint with bill repair, some flaking & gunning wear, makers brand HB on bottom, includes Mitchell Decoy weight, 13"L, est. 200 - 400

13
Rare Mason Brant Decoy
Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint, age crack in back, age crack through neck that has been touched up, some gunning wear but overall nice working example, 20"L, est. 500 - 800

292
Henri Laviolette Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Valleyfield, Quebec, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint that appears to have been taken down, nice detailed winged carving, 14.5"L, est. 300 - 500

13
Dodge Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint with gunning wear, a few age cracks & shot marks, drake has tail repair and some neck filler replaced, hard to find working rig mates in good condition, branded LUCJ on bottom, Jim Urice Collectio...

293
Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown Ontario carver with Warin influence, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint with some touchup to head & neck area, some gunning wear, wood knot on right side of back, 14.5"L, est. 300 - 500

14
Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown Ontario carver, glass eyes, solid body, good original paint, light gunning wear & a few shot marks, branded JLS 4x on bottom, ex Peter Brown Collection, 13"L, est. 400 - 600

294
Robert Rennardson Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with some gunning wear, light damage to tip of tail & edge of bill, age crack in breast, hard to find, 16"L, est. 500 - 700

15
Arthur Wilkinson Black Duck Decoy
Essex Gun Club Point Pelee, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with some hunter touchup on back, nice crazing to surface, some gunning wear & light paint loss, inletted head, nice form, bill repair, 17"L, est. 300 - 500

295
Billy Ellis Black Duck Decoy
Whitby, ONT, glass eyes, silhouette body with stand including stabilizers & rudder, original paint with nice detail, light gunning wear, 19"L x 13"T, est. 200 - 400

16
Frank DeRoevan Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Wallaceburg, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint with a few minor rubs, tight detailed combing on back & sides, nice example, 16"L, est. 200 - 400

296
Bufflehead Drake Silhouette Decoy
by unknown maker, metal body hinged with wooden base, original paint with some gunning wear, 11"L, est. Market Determined

17
Herb Burgess Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Wallaceburg, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & working paint with bill repair, some flaking & gunning wear, makers brand HB on bottom, includes Mitchell Decoy weight, 13"L, est. 200 - 400

297
Black Duck Decoy
by unknown carver from Prince Edwards Island, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint with some gunning wear, a few age cracks in body, head is turned slightly right, 15.5"L, est. Market Determined

18
Henri Laviolette Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Valleyfield, Quebec, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint that appears to have been taken down, nice detailed winged carving, 14.5"L, est. 300 - 500

298
Richard Post Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Long Point, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, original paint on body with touchup to head, a few shot marks & some gunning wear, 16"L, est. 150 - 250

19
Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown Ontario carver with Warin influence, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint with some touchup to head & neck area, some gunning wear, wood knot on right side of back, 14.5"L, est. 300 - 500

299
2 Duck Decoys
1 redhead drake by Robin Last, working paint, some shot marks & gunning wear, 13"L & 1 J.R. Wells bluebill drake, commercial grade, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint with gunning wear & swing weight, 14"L, est. 250 - 450

20
Robert Rennardson Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with some gunning wear, light damage to tip of tail & edge of bill, age crack in breast, hard to find, 16"L, est. 500 - 700

300
Harve Davern Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Brighton, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint, some shot marks & gunning wear, bill repair, 16"L, est. 250 - 450

21
Billy Ellis Black Duck Decoy
Whitby, ONT, glass eyes, silhouette body with stand including stabilizers & rudder, original paint with nice detail, light gunning wear, 19"L x 13"T, est. 200 - 400

301
Ray Andress Bluebill Drake
Gananoque, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint on body with some flaking & gunning wear, bill repair, nice form, 12"L, est. 150 - 250

22
Bufflehead Drake Silhouette Decoy
by unknown maker, metal body hinged with wooden base, original paint with some gunning wear, 11"L, est. Market Determined

302
Lawrence Davis Bluebill Drake
Toronto, ONT, tack eyes, solid body, old working paint with gunning wear & some shot marks, 11"L, est. Market Determined

23
Black Duck Decoy
by unknown carver from Prince Edwards Island, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint with some gunning wear, a few age cracks in body, head is turned slightly right, 15.5"L, est. Market Determined

303
Peterborough Canoe Co. Black Duck Decoy
Peterborough, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, light wear, overall nice example, 15.5"L, est. 200 - 400

24
Richard Post Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Long Point, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, original paint on body with touchup to head, a few shot marks & some gunning wear, 16"L, est. 150 - 250

311
2 Ben Schmidt Canvasback Duck Decoys
Centerline, MI, both have glass eyes, solid bodies, hen has bobtail form while drake has standard style body, both have original paint with some gunning wear, age cracks, drake is branded AL 4x on bottom, Johnsgard Collection, 17"L, est. 500 - 800

25
2 Duck Decoys
1 redhead drake by Robin Last, working paint, some shot marks & gunning wear, 13"L & 1 J.R. Wells bluebill drake, commercial grade, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint with gunning wear & swing weight, 14"L, est. 250 - 450

312
Ken Anger Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Dunnville, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, good original paint, some gunning wear, 1 shot mark across the bridge of the bill with a hairline age crack on left side, exact decoy featured on pgs. 4 & 56 of The Bird Decoy, An American Art Form by Dr. Paul...

26
Harve Davern Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Brighton, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint, some shot marks & gunning wear, bill repair, 16"L, est. 250 - 450

313
Herters Canada Goose Decoy
Waseca, MN, glass eyes, balsa body, age crack in neck, bill repair, Johnsgard Collection, 20"L, est. 150 - 250

27
Ray Andress Bluebill Drake
Gananoque, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint on body with some flaking & gunning wear, bill repair, from the personal hunting rig of decoy maker, Bud Huntley, nice form, 12"L, est. 150 - 250

314
Wildfowler Brant Decoy
attributed to Old Saybrook, CT but is unstamped, glass eyes, balsa body, excellent condition, small touchup on back, Johnsgard Collection, 19"L, est. 300 - 500

28
Rare Lawrence Davis Bufflehead Drake
Toronto, ONT, tack eyes, solid body, old working paint with gunning wear & some shot marks, 11"L, est. Market Determined

315
Brant Decoy
by unknown California carver, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with distressed wear, Johnsgard Collection, 16"L, est. Market Determined

29
Peterborough Canoe Co. Black Duck Decoy
Peterborough, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, light wear, overall nice example, 15.5"L, est. 200 - 400

316
Cliff Hollestelle Harlequin Drake Decoy
Lincoln, NE, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, nice wing carving, hairline age crack in neck, head is turned slightly left, Johnsgard Collection, makers signature & dated 1973 on bottom, 14"L, est. Market Determined

30
2 Ben Schmidt Canvasback Duck Decoys
Centerline, MI, both have glass eyes, solid bodies, hen has bobtail form while drake has standard style body, both have original paint with some gunning wear, age cracks, drake is branded AL 4x on bottom, Johnsgard Collection, 17"L, est. 500 - 800

323
Frank Schmidt Canada Goose Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, some gunning wear & flaking, age crack through neck, a nice example, 25"L, est. 400 - 700

31
Ken Anger Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Dunnville, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, good original paint, some gunning wear, 1 shot mark across the bridge of the bill with a hairline age crack on left side, exact decoy featured on pgs. 4 & 56 of The Bird Decoy, An American Art Form by Dr. Paul...

324
Frank Schmidt Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, combination of original paint with some hunter touchup, some gunning wear, 15"L, est. 200 - 300

31
The Bird Decoy, An American Artform
by Dr. Paul A. Johnsgard, signed & in excellent condition, featuring lot 38 the Ira Hudson Brant on pg 35. Est. Market Determined

325
Ben Schmidt Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, some shot marks & gunning wear, 15"L, est. 250 - 450

32
Herters Canada Goose Decoy
Waseca, MN, glass eyes, balsa body, age crack in neck, bill repair, Johnsgard Collection, 20"L, est. 150 - 250

326
Mason Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint, some shot marks & gunning wear, head has been reset, nice form, 14.5"L, est. 300 - 500

33
Wildfowler Brant Decoy
attributed to Old Saybrook, CT but is unstamped, glass eyes, balsa body, excellent condition, small touchup on back, Johnsgard Collection, 19"L, est. 300 - 500

327
Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
attributed to Frank Martin, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint, nice form, some shot marks & gunning wear, 14"L, est. Market Determined

34
Brant Decoy
by unknown California carver, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with distressed wear, Johnsgard Collection, 16"L, est. Market Determined

328
Frank DeRoevan Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Wallaceburg, ONT, glass eyes, solid bodies, drake has original paint with a few shot marks, hairline age crack in bill, head is slightly loose, hen is combination of original & working paint, bill repair, 16"L, est. Market Determined

35
Cliff Hollestelle Harlequin Drake Decoy
Lincoln, NE, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, nice wing carving, hairline age crack in neck, head is turned slightly left, Johnsgard Collection, makers signature & dated 1973 on bottom, 14"L, est. Market Determined

329
2 Duck Decoys
1 oversized canvasback drake attributed to Butch Schramm, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with some gunning wear & 1 oversized canvasback hen by unknown maker with Hy Dahlka brand on bottom, glass eyes, hollow body, working paint, some gunnin...

36
Frank Schmidt Canada Goose Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, some gunning wear & flaking, age crack through neck, a nice example, 25"L, est. 400 - 700

330
Herb Burgess Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Wallaceburg, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, old working paint, some gunning wear, makers brand on bottom, 15.5"L, est. 200 - 400

37
Frank Schmidt Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, combination of original paint with some hunter touchup, some gunning wear, 15"L, est. 200 - 300

331
Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
attributed to Harold Wilkens, Ontario, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with light coat of varnish, head is turned slightly right, 15"L, est. Market Determined

38
Ben Schmidt Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, some shot marks & gunning wear, 15"L, est. 250 - 450

332
Early Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
attributed to George Warin, Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint with a great surface, some gunning wear, shot marks, 14"L, est. Market Determined

39
Mason Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint, some shot marks & gunning wear, head has been reset, nice form, 14.5"L, est. 300 - 500

333
Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
attributed to George Warin, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint with gunning wear, 14"L, est. Market Determined

40
Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
attributed to Frank Martin, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint, nice form, some shot marks & gunning wear, 14"L, est. Market Determined

334
Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
attributed to Garnet DeCoe, Marine City, MI, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint, age crack through neck that has been reset, age crack in back, some gunning wear, nice form, 16"L, est. Market Determined

41
Frank DeRoevan Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Wallaceburg, ONT, glass eyes, solid bodies, drake has original paint with a few shot marks, hairline age crack in bill, head is slightly loose, hen is combination of original & working paint, bill repair, 16"L, est. Market Determined

335
Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
attributed to Schweikart Family, glass eyes, solid body, some gunning wear, large hole behind head, hard to find, 15"L, est. Market Determined

42
2 Duck Decoys
1 oversized canvasback drake attributed to Butch Schramm, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with some gunning wear & 1 oversized canvasback hen by unknown maker with Hy Dahlka brand on bottom, glass eyes, hollow body, working paint, some gunnin...

336
Mason Black Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear & paint loss, damage to left edge and underside of bill, missing majority of neck filler, 16"L, est. 100 - 150

43
Herb Burgess Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Wallaceburg, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, old working paint, some gunning wear, makers brand on bottom, 15.5"L, est. 200 - 400

337
Set of 5 Plover Shorebirds
by unknown carver, with wooden stakes, branded RCW on bottom, 8.5"L, est. Market Determined

44
Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
attributed to Harold Wilkens, Ontario, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with light coat of varnish, head is turned slightly right, 15"L, est. Market Determined

338
Mason Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, hollow body, restored paint with tail chip repair, 16.5"L, est. 200 - 400

45
Early Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
attributed to George Warin, Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint with a great surface, some gunning wear, shot marks, 14"L, est. Market Determined

339
2 Mason Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, standard grade, 1 canvasback hen & 1 goldeneye hen, both have tack eyes, combination of original & working paint with some gunning wear & shot marks, 14"L, est. 300 - 500

46
Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
attributed to George Warin, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint with gunning wear, 14"L, est. Market Determined

340
2 Mason Mallard Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, standard grade, tack eyes, drake is combination of original & working paint with some rubs & gunning wear, replaced neck filler, hen has original paint, light damage to edge of bill, age crack on bottom, est. 150 - 250

47
Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
attributed to Garnet DeCoe, Marine City, MI, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint, age crack through neck that has been reset, age crack in back, some gunning wear, nice form, 16"L, est. Market Determined

341
2 Mason Mallard Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, standards grade, glass eyes, both are in original paint with some gunning wear, flaking, age cracks & shot marks, 16"L, est. 100 - 200

48
Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
attributed to Schweikart Family, glass eyes, solid body, some gunning wear, large hole behind head, hard to find, 15"L, est. Market Determined

342
3 Duck Decoys
2 Mason mallards, standard grade, painted eyes, replaced neck filler, combination of original & old working paint & 1 Mason style green-winged teal drake, painted eyes, solid body, sizes range 11"L - 15"L, est. 100 - 200

49
Mason Black Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear & paint loss, damage to left edge and underside of bill, missing majority of neck filler, 16"L, est. 100 - 150

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Decoy & Sporting Collectible Auction January 14th, 2023
 Live Auction w/Online Bidding
Auction Date(s)
Saturday Jan 14, 2023 Completed
Auction Location

Benzonia, MI 49616
Company
Auctioneers, Inc.

Contact: Grant Cole
Phone: 231-651-9099
Website: MiAuctioneersinc.com

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DECOY & SPORTING COLLECTIBLE AUCTION ONLINE | PHONE | ABSENTEE BIDDING ACCEPTED 500+ Lots Saturday January 14th, 2023 10 AM EST Duck Decoys * Fish Spearing Decoys * Shorebirds * Sporting Art ?and More!

346
Charles Perdew Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original & old working paint, nice detail on back by Edna, a few shot marks & some gunning wear, tight age crack in neck, overall nice working example, with original weight, branded FJR 12 on bottom,...

1
Charles Perdew Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original & old working paint, nice detail on back by Edna, a few shot marks & some gunning wear, tight age crack in neck, overall nice working example, with original weight, branded FJR 12 on bottom,...

348
Charles Perdew Pintail Hen Duck Decoy
Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, some original paint on back by Edna but mostly old working paint, gunning wear, hairline crack in bill that has been reset, Levernier Collection, 15.5"L, est. 500 - 800

2
Charles Perdew Pintail Hen Duck Decoy
Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, some original paint on back by Edna but mostly old working paint, gunning wear, hairline crack in bill that has been reset, Levernier Collection, 15.5"L, est. 500 - 800

350
Skippy Barto Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Tiskilwa, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint with a few minor paint rubs & light wear, nice example, Levernier Collection, 16"L, est. 600 - 900

3
Skippy Barto Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Tiskilwa, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint with a few minor paint rubs & light wear, nice example, Levernier Collection, 16"L, est. 600 - 900

347
Ignatius Stachowiak Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Peru, IL, glass eyes, 3-pc hollow body, original paint with some gunning wear, age crack through neck, very hard to find, Levernier Collection 15.5"L, est. 400 - 700

4
Ignatius Stachowiak Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Peru, IL, glass eyes, 3-pc hollow body, original paint with some gunning wear, age crack through neck, very hard to find, Levernier Collection 15.5"L, est. 600 - 900

343
Horace "Hie" Crandall Pr of Mini Pintails
Napa, CA, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint with great detail, makers signature on bottom, 8"L, est. 600 - 900

4
Marty Hanson Canada Goose Decoy
Prior Lake, MN/Hayward, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint with nice detail, makers brand on bottom, 22"L, est. 800 - 1,200

344
2 Pins by Horace "Hie" Crandall
Napa, CA, 1 owl & 1 blue-winged teal, excellent condition, teal is 1.5"L & owl is 3"L, est. 150 - 300

5
Horace "Hie" Crandall Pr of Mini Pintails
Napa, CA, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint with great detail, makers signature on bottom, 8"L, est. 600 - 900

309
Marty Hanson Eskimo Curlew Shorebird Decoy
Prior Lake, MN/Hayward, WI, glass eyes, solid body, metal bill, excellent original paint with wonderful detail, relief carved wing patches, comes with metal stand, makers brand on bottom, 22"L, est. 1,200 - 1,600

6
2 Pins by Horace "Hie" Crandall
Napa, CA, 1 owl & 1 blue-winged teal, excellent condition, teal is 1.5"L & owl is 3"L, est. 150 - 300

304
Rare Oliver "Tuts" Lawson Pr of Mallard Bookends
Crisfield, MD, glass eyes, turned heads, excellent condition, wonderful form in open calling position, makers signature on bottom, extremely rare, 9"L x 7"T, est. Market Determined

7
Marty Hanson Eskimo Curlew Shorebird Decoy
Prior Lake, MN/Hayward, WI, glass eyes, solid body, metal bill, excellent original paint with wonderful detail, relief carved wing patches, comes with metal stand, makers brand on bottom, 22"L, est. 1,200 - 1,600

305
Oliver "Tuts" Lawson Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Crisfield, MD, glass eyes, 1/3 sized solid bodies, excellent condition, drake has small amount of touchup on bottom, hen has excellent paint detail, makers signature & dated 1960 on bottom, 8.5"L, est. 800 - 1,200

8
Rare Oliver "Tuts" Lawson Pr of Mallard Bookends
Crisfield, MD, glass eyes, turned heads, excellent condition, wonderful form in open calling position, makers signature on bottom, extremely rare, 9"L x 7"T, est. Market Determined

306
Madison Mitchell Canada Goose Decoy
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid body, original paint, some gunning wear & flaking, overall nice working example, 4"L, est. 200 - 400

9
Oliver "Tuts" Lawson Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Crisfield, MD, glass eyes, 1/3 sized solid bodies, excellent condition, drake has small amount of touchup on bottom, hen has excellent paint detail, makers signature & dated 1960 on bottom, 8.5"L, est. 800 - 1,200

307
Jim Currier Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid bodies, strong original paint with a few minor paint flakes & rubs, hen has age crack in back, overall nice examples, 16"L, est. Market Determined

9
Early Mason Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, early hollow body, excellent form, combination of original paint with some enhancement to gray on sides, small touchup on back, some gunning wear & a few shot marks, touchup to speculums, tail chip repair, over...

308
Paul Gibson Canvasback Hen Duck Decoy
Havre De Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid body, original paint with some flaking on bottom, wood knot on right side of body, overall nice example, 15.5"L, est. Market Determined

10
Madison Mitchell Canada Goose Decoy
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid body, original paint, some gunning wear & flaking, overall nice working example, 4"L, est. 200 - 400

310
Rare Mason Brant Decoy
Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint, age crack in back, age crack through neck that has been touched up, some gunning wear but overall nice working example, 20"L, est. 500 - 800

10
A. Elmer Crowell Red-breasted Merganser Drake Mine
East Harwich, MA, excellent condition and form, features makers rectangular stamp on bottom, 5.75"L, est. 1,000 -1,500

288
Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown Ontario carver, glass eyes, solid body, good original paint, light gunning wear & a few shot marks, branded JLS 4x on bottom, ex Peter Brown Collection, 13"L, est. 400 - 600

10
A. Elmer Crowell Hooded Merganser Drake Miniature
East Harwich, MA, excellent condition, 3"L, est. 800 -1,200

289
Arthur Wilkinson Black Duck Decoy
Brockville, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with some hunter touchup on back, nice crazing to surface, some gunning wear & light paint loss, inletted head, nice form, bill repair, 17"L, est. 300 - 500

11
Jim Currier Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid bodies, strong original paint with a few minor paint flakes & rubs, hen has age crack in back, overall nice examples, 16"L, est. Market Determined

290
Frank DeRoevan Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Wallaceburg, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint with a few minor rubs, tight detailed combing on back & sides, nice example, 16"L, est. 200 - 400

12
Paul Gibson Canvasback Hen Duck Decoy
Havre De Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid body, original paint with some flaking on bottom, wood knot on right side of body, overall nice example, 15.5"L, est. Market Determined

291
Herb Burgess Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Wallaceburg, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & working paint with bill repair, some flaking & gunning wear, makers brand HB on bottom, includes Mitchell Decoy weight, 13"L, est. 200 - 400

13
Rare Mason Brant Decoy
Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint, age crack in back, age crack through neck that has been touched up, some gunning wear but overall nice working example, 20"L, est. 500 - 800

292
Henri Laviolette Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Valleyfield, Quebec, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint that appears to have been taken down, nice detailed winged carving, 14.5"L, est. 300 - 500

13
Dodge Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint with gunning wear, a few age cracks & shot marks, drake has tail repair and some neck filler replaced, hard to find working rig mates in good condition, branded LUCJ on bottom, Jim Urice Collectio...

293
Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown Ontario carver with Warin influence, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint with some touchup to head & neck area, some gunning wear, wood knot on right side of back, 14.5"L, est. 300 - 500

14
Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown Ontario carver, glass eyes, solid body, good original paint, light gunning wear & a few shot marks, branded JLS 4x on bottom, ex Peter Brown Collection, 13"L, est. 400 - 600

294
Robert Rennardson Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with some gunning wear, light damage to tip of tail & edge of bill, age crack in breast, hard to find, 16"L, est. 500 - 700

15
Arthur Wilkinson Black Duck Decoy
Essex Gun Club Point Pelee, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with some hunter touchup on back, nice crazing to surface, some gunning wear & light paint loss, inletted head, nice form, bill repair, 17"L, est. 300 - 500

295
Billy Ellis Black Duck Decoy
Whitby, ONT, glass eyes, silhouette body with stand including stabilizers & rudder, original paint with nice detail, light gunning wear, 19"L x 13"T, est. 200 - 400

16
Frank DeRoevan Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Wallaceburg, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint with a few minor rubs, tight detailed combing on back & sides, nice example, 16"L, est. 200 - 400

296
Bufflehead Drake Silhouette Decoy
by unknown maker, metal body hinged with wooden base, original paint with some gunning wear, 11"L, est. Market Determined

17
Herb Burgess Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Wallaceburg, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & working paint with bill repair, some flaking & gunning wear, makers brand HB on bottom, includes Mitchell Decoy weight, 13"L, est. 200 - 400

297
Black Duck Decoy
by unknown carver from Prince Edwards Island, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint with some gunning wear, a few age cracks in body, head is turned slightly right, 15.5"L, est. Market Determined

18
Henri Laviolette Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Valleyfield, Quebec, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint that appears to have been taken down, nice detailed winged carving, 14.5"L, est. 300 - 500

298
Richard Post Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Long Point, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, original paint on body with touchup to head, a few shot marks & some gunning wear, 16"L, est. 150 - 250

19
Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown Ontario carver with Warin influence, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint with some touchup to head & neck area, some gunning wear, wood knot on right side of back, 14.5"L, est. 300 - 500

299
2 Duck Decoys
1 redhead drake by Robin Last, working paint, some shot marks & gunning wear, 13"L & 1 J.R. Wells bluebill drake, commercial grade, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint with gunning wear & swing weight, 14"L, est. 250 - 450

20
Robert Rennardson Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with some gunning wear, light damage to tip of tail & edge of bill, age crack in breast, hard to find, 16"L, est. 500 - 700

300
Harve Davern Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Brighton, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint, some shot marks & gunning wear, bill repair, 16"L, est. 250 - 450

21
Billy Ellis Black Duck Decoy
Whitby, ONT, glass eyes, silhouette body with stand including stabilizers & rudder, original paint with nice detail, light gunning wear, 19"L x 13"T, est. 200 - 400

301
Ray Andress Bluebill Drake
Gananoque, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint on body with some flaking & gunning wear, bill repair, nice form, 12"L, est. 150 - 250

22
Bufflehead Drake Silhouette Decoy
by unknown maker, metal body hinged with wooden base, original paint with some gunning wear, 11"L, est. Market Determined

302
Lawrence Davis Bluebill Drake
Toronto, ONT, tack eyes, solid body, old working paint with gunning wear & some shot marks, 11"L, est. Market Determined

23
Black Duck Decoy
by unknown carver from Prince Edwards Island, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint with some gunning wear, a few age cracks in body, head is turned slightly right, 15.5"L, est. Market Determined

303
Peterborough Canoe Co. Black Duck Decoy
Peterborough, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, light wear, overall nice example, 15.5"L, est. 200 - 400

24
Richard Post Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Long Point, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, original paint on body with touchup to head, a few shot marks & some gunning wear, 16"L, est. 150 - 250

311
2 Ben Schmidt Canvasback Duck Decoys
Centerline, MI, both have glass eyes, solid bodies, hen has bobtail form while drake has standard style body, both have original paint with some gunning wear, age cracks, drake is branded AL 4x on bottom, Johnsgard Collection, 17"L, est. 500 - 800

25
2 Duck Decoys
1 redhead drake by Robin Last, working paint, some shot marks & gunning wear, 13"L & 1 J.R. Wells bluebill drake, commercial grade, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint with gunning wear & swing weight, 14"L, est. 250 - 450

312
Ken Anger Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Dunnville, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, good original paint, some gunning wear, 1 shot mark across the bridge of the bill with a hairline age crack on left side, exact decoy featured on pgs. 4 & 56 of The Bird Decoy, An American Art Form by Dr. Paul...

26
Harve Davern Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Brighton, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint, some shot marks & gunning wear, bill repair, 16"L, est. 250 - 450

313
Herters Canada Goose Decoy
Waseca, MN, glass eyes, balsa body, age crack in neck, bill repair, Johnsgard Collection, 20"L, est. 150 - 250

27
Ray Andress Bluebill Drake
Gananoque, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint on body with some flaking & gunning wear, bill repair, from the personal hunting rig of decoy maker, Bud Huntley, nice form, 12"L, est. 150 - 250

314
Wildfowler Brant Decoy
attributed to Old Saybrook, CT but is unstamped, glass eyes, balsa body, excellent condition, small touchup on back, Johnsgard Collection, 19"L, est. 300 - 500

28
Rare Lawrence Davis Bufflehead Drake
Toronto, ONT, tack eyes, solid body, old working paint with gunning wear & some shot marks, 11"L, est. Market Determined

315
Brant Decoy
by unknown California carver, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with distressed wear, Johnsgard Collection, 16"L, est. Market Determined

29
Peterborough Canoe Co. Black Duck Decoy
Peterborough, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, light wear, overall nice example, 15.5"L, est. 200 - 400

316
Cliff Hollestelle Harlequin Drake Decoy
Lincoln, NE, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, nice wing carving, hairline age crack in neck, head is turned slightly left, Johnsgard Collection, makers signature & dated 1973 on bottom, 14"L, est. Market Determined

30
2 Ben Schmidt Canvasback Duck Decoys
Centerline, MI, both have glass eyes, solid bodies, hen has bobtail form while drake has standard style body, both have original paint with some gunning wear, age cracks, drake is branded AL 4x on bottom, Johnsgard Collection, 17"L, est. 500 - 800

323
Frank Schmidt Canada Goose Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, some gunning wear & flaking, age crack through neck, a nice example, 25"L, est. 400 - 700

31
Ken Anger Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Dunnville, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, good original paint, some gunning wear, 1 shot mark across the bridge of the bill with a hairline age crack on left side, exact decoy featured on pgs. 4 & 56 of The Bird Decoy, An American Art Form by Dr. Paul...

324
Frank Schmidt Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, combination of original paint with some hunter touchup, some gunning wear, 15"L, est. 200 - 300

31
The Bird Decoy, An American Artform
by Dr. Paul A. Johnsgard, signed & in excellent condition, featuring lot 38 the Ira Hudson Brant on pg 35. Est. Market Determined

325
Ben Schmidt Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, some shot marks & gunning wear, 15"L, est. 250 - 450

32
Herters Canada Goose Decoy
Waseca, MN, glass eyes, balsa body, age crack in neck, bill repair, Johnsgard Collection, 20"L, est. 150 - 250

326
Mason Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint, some shot marks & gunning wear, head has been reset, nice form, 14.5"L, est. 300 - 500

33
Wildfowler Brant Decoy
attributed to Old Saybrook, CT but is unstamped, glass eyes, balsa body, excellent condition, small touchup on back, Johnsgard Collection, 19"L, est. 300 - 500

327
Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
attributed to Frank Martin, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint, nice form, some shot marks & gunning wear, 14"L, est. Market Determined

34
Brant Decoy
by unknown California carver, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with distressed wear, Johnsgard Collection, 16"L, est. Market Determined

328
Frank DeRoevan Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Wallaceburg, ONT, glass eyes, solid bodies, drake has original paint with a few shot marks, hairline age crack in bill, head is slightly loose, hen is combination of original & working paint, bill repair, 16"L, est. Market Determined

35
Cliff Hollestelle Harlequin Drake Decoy
Lincoln, NE, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, nice wing carving, hairline age crack in neck, head is turned slightly left, Johnsgard Collection, makers signature & dated 1973 on bottom, 14"L, est. Market Determined

329
2 Duck Decoys
1 oversized canvasback drake attributed to Butch Schramm, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with some gunning wear & 1 oversized canvasback hen by unknown maker with Hy Dahlka brand on bottom, glass eyes, hollow body, working paint, some gunnin...

36
Frank Schmidt Canada Goose Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, some gunning wear & flaking, age crack through neck, a nice example, 25"L, est. 400 - 700

330
Herb Burgess Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Wallaceburg, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, old working paint, some gunning wear, makers brand on bottom, 15.5"L, est. 200 - 400

37
Frank Schmidt Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, combination of original paint with some hunter touchup, some gunning wear, 15"L, est. 200 - 300

331
Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
attributed to Harold Wilkens, Ontario, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with light coat of varnish, head is turned slightly right, 15"L, est. Market Determined

38
Ben Schmidt Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, some shot marks & gunning wear, 15"L, est. 250 - 450

332
Early Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
attributed to George Warin, Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint with a great surface, some gunning wear, shot marks, 14"L, est. Market Determined

39
Mason Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint, some shot marks & gunning wear, head has been reset, nice form, 14.5"L, est. 300 - 500

333
Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
attributed to George Warin, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint with gunning wear, 14"L, est. Market Determined

40
Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
attributed to Frank Martin, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint, nice form, some shot marks & gunning wear, 14"L, est. Market Determined

334
Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
attributed to Garnet DeCoe, Marine City, MI, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint, age crack through neck that has been reset, age crack in back, some gunning wear, nice form, 16"L, est. Market Determined

41
Frank DeRoevan Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Wallaceburg, ONT, glass eyes, solid bodies, drake has original paint with a few shot marks, hairline age crack in bill, head is slightly loose, hen is combination of original & working paint, bill repair, 16"L, est. Market Determined

335
Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
attributed to Schweikart Family, glass eyes, solid body, some gunning wear, large hole behind head, hard to find, 15"L, est. Market Determined

42
2 Duck Decoys
1 oversized canvasback drake attributed to Butch Schramm, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with some gunning wear & 1 oversized canvasback hen by unknown maker with Hy Dahlka brand on bottom, glass eyes, hollow body, working paint, some gunnin...

336
Mason Black Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear & paint loss, damage to left edge and underside of bill, missing majority of neck filler, 16"L, est. 100 - 150

43
Herb Burgess Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Wallaceburg, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, old working paint, some gunning wear, makers brand on bottom, 15.5"L, est. 200 - 400

337
Set of 5 Plover Shorebirds
by unknown carver, with wooden stakes, branded RCW on bottom, 8.5"L, est. Market Determined

44
Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
attributed to Harold Wilkens, Ontario, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with light coat of varnish, head is turned slightly right, 15"L, est. Market Determined

338
Mason Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, hollow body, restored paint with tail chip repair, 16.5"L, est. 200 - 400

45
Early Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
attributed to George Warin, Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint with a great surface, some gunning wear, shot marks, 14"L, est. Market Determined

339
2 Mason Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, standard grade, 1 canvasback hen & 1 goldeneye hen, both have tack eyes, combination of original & working paint with some gunning wear & shot marks, 14"L, est. 300 - 500

46
Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
attributed to George Warin, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint with gunning wear, 14"L, est. Market Determined

340
2 Mason Mallard Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, standard grade, tack eyes, drake is combination of original & working paint with some rubs & gunning wear, replaced neck filler, hen has original paint, light damage to edge of bill, age crack on bottom, est. 150 - 250

47
Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
attributed to Garnet DeCoe, Marine City, MI, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint, age crack through neck that has been reset, age crack in back, some gunning wear, nice form, 16"L, est. Market Determined

341
2 Mason Mallard Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, standards grade, glass eyes, both are in original paint with some gunning wear, flaking, age cracks & shot marks, 16"L, est. 100 - 200

48
Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
attributed to Schweikart Family, glass eyes, solid body, some gunning wear, large hole behind head, hard to find, 15"L, est. Market Determined

342
3 Duck Decoys
2 Mason mallards, standard grade, painted eyes, replaced neck filler, combination of original & old working paint & 1 Mason style green-winged teal drake, painted eyes, solid body, sizes range 11"L - 15"L, est. 100 - 200

49
Mason Black Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear & paint loss, damage to left edge and underside of bill, missing majority of neck filler, 16"L, est. 100 - 150