June 17th Decoy and Sporting Collectible Auction
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Benzonia, MI 49616
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Saturday Jun 17, 2023 Completed
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Contact: Grant Cole
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DECOY & SPORTING COLLECTIBLE AUCTION ONLINE | PHONE | ABSENTEE BIDDING ACCEPTED 700+ Lots Saturday June 17th 2023 10 AM EST Duck Decoys * Fish Spearing Decoys * Shorebirds * Wooden Ammo Boxes * Sporting Art ?and More!

1
Bert Graves Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, very nice 2nd coat of paint by Millie Graves, original Graves lead weight, sticker on bottom with provenance, 17"L, est. 800 - 1,200

1
Bert Graves Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, very nice 2nd coat of paint by Millie Graves, original Graves lead weight, sticker on bottom with provenance, 17"L, est. 800 - 1,200

1
Bert Graves Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, very nice 2nd coat of paint by Millie Graves, original Graves lead weight, sticker on bottom with provenance, 17"L, est. 800 - 1,200

2
Mike Borrett Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Madison, WI, glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint with light gunning wear, relief carved & slightly raised wings, from Borrett's personal gunning rig, makers brand on bottom, these rigmate birds have keels with lead weights, 16.5"L - 17"L, est. ...

2
Mike Borrett Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Madison, WI, glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint with light gunning wear, relief carved & slightly raised wings, from Borrett's personal gunning rig, makers brand on bottom, these rigmate birds have keels with lead weights, 16.5"L - 17"L, est. ...

2
Mike Borrett Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Madison, WI, glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint with light gunning wear, relief carved & slightly raised wings, from Borrett's personal gunning rig, makers brand on bottom, these rigmate birds have keels with lead weights, 16.5"L - 17"L, est. ...

3
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey Brant Decoy
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, solid body, nice form in swimming position with head turned slightly right, excellent original paint, a few very light rubs, nice example, makers brand on bottom, 19"L, est. 800 - 1,200

3
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey Brant Decoy
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, solid body, nice form in swimming position with head turned slightly right, excellent original paint, a few very light rubs, nice example, makers brand on bottom, 19"L, est. 800 - 1,200

3
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey Brant Decoy
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, solid body, nice form in swimming position with head turned slightly right, excellent original paint, a few very light rubs, nice example, makers brand on bottom, 19"L, est. 800 - 1,200

4
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey Black Duck Decoy
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, cork body, excellent original paint, small scuff on right side, otherwise near mint condition, wooden keel with Cigar brand, excellent example, has original Cigar stamped lead weight, signed, 18"L, est. 1,000 - 1,500

4
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey Black Duck Decoy
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, cork body, excellent original paint, small scuff on right side, otherwise near mint condition, wooden keel with Cigar brand, excellent example, has original Cigar stamped lead weight, signed, 18"L, est. 1,000 - 1,500

4
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey Black Duck Decoy
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, cork body, excellent original paint, small scuff on right side, otherwise near mint condition, wooden keel with Cigar brand, excellent example, has original Cigar stamped lead weight, signed, 18"L, est. 1,000 - 1,500

5
Mike Pavlovich Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Monroe, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint with light gunning wear, very nice rigmate examples, keel & lead weights, 17"L, est. 200 - 400

5
Mike Pavlovich Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Monroe, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint with light gunning wear, very nice rigmate examples, keel & lead weights, 17"L, est. 200 - 400

5
Mike Pavlovich Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Monroe, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint with light gunning wear, very nice rigmate examples, keel & lead weights, 17"L, est. 200 - 400

6
Rare Charles Walker Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Princeton, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, nice restored paint in the Walker style with detailed combing on back, slight seam separation near the breast, dowel rod exposed on top of head, some light flaking, small chip on bottom, nice form with head tur...

6
Rare Charles Walker Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Princeton, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, nice restored paint in the Walker style with detailed combing on back, slight seam separation near the breast, dowel rod exposed on top of head, some light flaking, small chip on bottom, nice form with head tur...

6
Rare Charles Walker Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Princeton, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, nice restored paint in the Walker style with detailed combing on back, slight seam separation near the breast, dowel rod exposed on top of head, some light flaking, small chip on bottom, nice form with head tur...

7
Phineaus Reeves Redhead Duck Decoy
Ontario, Canada, glass eyes, hollow body with bottom board, good original paint, some shot marks & light gunning wear, used at Long Point in the late 1800's, "OHP" brand on bottom, 14.5"L, est. 700 - 1,000

7
Phineaus Reeves Redhead Duck Decoy
Ontario, Canada, glass eyes, hollow body with bottom board, good original paint, some shot marks & light gunning wear, used at Long Point in the late 1800's, "OHP" brand on bottom, 14.5"L, est. 700 - 1,000

7
Phineaus Reeves Redhead Duck Decoy
Ontario, Canada, glass eyes, hollow body with bottom board, good original paint, some shot marks & light gunning wear, used at Long Point in the late 1800's, "OHP" brand on bottom, 14.5"L, est. 700 - 1,000

8
George Strunk Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
New Jersey, glass eyes, oversized hollow body, near mint original paint, beautiful carving, raised carved wings & tail, padded lead weight on bottom with Strunk brand, 20"L, est. 700 - 1,000

8
George Strunk Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
New Jersey, glass eyes, oversized hollow body, near mint original paint, beautiful carving, raised carved wings & tail, padded lead weight on bottom with Strunk brand, 20"L, est. 700 - 1,000

8
George Strunk Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
New Jersey, glass eyes, oversized hollow body, near mint original paint, beautiful carving, raised carved wings & tail, padded lead weight on bottom with Strunk brand, 20"L, est. 700 - 1,000

9
Joe Knittler Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Lake St. Clair, Mitchell's Bay, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, combination of original paint with some hunter touchup, drake has 2 seams that have been filled & touched up, both birds have hunter touchup throughout, rigmates with wooden keels & lead w...

9
Joe Knittler Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Lake St. Clair, Mitchell's Bay, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, combination of original paint with some hunter touchup, drake has 2 seams that have been filled & touched up, both birds have hunter touchup throughout, rigmates with wooden keels & lead w...

9
Joe Knittler Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Lake St. Clair, Mitchell's Bay, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, combination of original paint with some hunter touchup, drake has 2 seams that have been filled & touched up, both birds have hunter touchup throughout, rigmates with wooden keels & lead w...

10
Michael Vallero Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Spring Valley, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, repainted, hen has hairline crack in neck & bill, paint flaking in both, from the Daniel Vorhies Rig, Grand Island, IL, 17"L, est. 500 - 800

10
Michael Vallero Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Spring Valley, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, repainted, hen has hairline crack in neck & bill, paint flaking in both, from the Daniel Vorhies Rig, Grand Island, IL, 17"L, est. 500 - 800

10
Michael Vallero Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Spring Valley, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, repainted, hen has hairline crack in neck & bill, paint flaking in both, from the Daniel Vorhies Rig, Grand Island, IL, 17"L, est. 500 - 800

11
Gerald Fitch Redhead Hen Duck Decoy
Port Huron, MI, glass eyes, solid body, bottom has second coat of gray, top of bird appears to be original paint, flaking, shot marks, rubs on bill & tail, retains original lead weight, branded, 14"L, est. 500 - 800

11
Gerald Fitch Redhead Hen Duck Decoy
Port Huron, MI, glass eyes, solid body, bottom has second coat of gray, top of bird appears to be original paint, flaking, shot marks, rubs on bill & tail, retains original lead weight, branded, 14"L, est. 500 - 800

11
Gerald Fitch Redhead Hen Duck Decoy
Port Huron, MI, glass eyes, solid body, bottom has second coat of gray, top of bird appears to be original paint, flaking, shot marks, rubs on bill & tail, retains original lead weight, branded, 14"L, est. 500 - 800

12
Black Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, carved in the Mason style, glass eyes, solid body, original paint , small tail chip with some touchup in the tail area, nice form with snaky head, 16.5"L, est. 400 - 600

12
Black Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, carved in the Mason style, glass eyes, solid body, original paint , small tail chip with some touchup in the tail area, nice form with snaky head, 16.5"L, est. 400 - 600

12
Black Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, carved in the Mason style, glass eyes, solid body, original paint , small tail chip with some touchup in the tail area, nice form with snaky head, 16.5"L, est. 400 - 600

13
Hooded Merganser Hen Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, white speculums appear to have a 2nd coat, some light flaking & gunning wear, 11.5"L, est. 500 - 800

13
Hooded Merganser Hen Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, white speculums appear to have a 2nd coat, some light flaking & gunning wear, 11.5"L, est. 500 - 800

13
Hooded Merganser Hen Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, white speculums appear to have a 2nd coat, some light flaking & gunning wear, 11.5"L, est. 500 - 800

14
Wisconsin Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown Oshkosh carver, glass eyes, solid body, appears to be a 2nd coat of working paint, age crack in back & neck, nice crazed surface, gunning wear, has "JPW" on bottom most likely for Julius Worm, interesting Wisconsin canvasback, 19"L, est. 3...

14
Wisconsin Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown Oshkosh carver, glass eyes, solid body, appears to be a 2nd coat of working paint, age crack in back & neck, nice crazed surface, gunning wear, has "JPW" on bottom most likely for Julius Worm, interesting Wisconsin canvasback, 19"L, est. 3...

14
Wisconsin Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown Oshkosh carver, glass eyes, solid body, appears to be a 2nd coat of working paint, age crack in back & neck, nice crazed surface, gunning wear, has "JPW" on bottom most likely for Julius Worm, interesting Wisconsin canvasback, 19"L, est. 3...

15
George Warin Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, very hollow body with bottom board, old working repaint, hairline crack in bill, paint flaking, wood knot in back, some gunning wear, Hamilton Rig, 14.5"L, est. 400 - 700

15
George Warin Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, very hollow body with bottom board, old working repaint, hairline crack in bill, paint flaking, wood knot in back, some gunning wear, Hamilton Rig, 14.5"L, est. 400 - 700

15
George Warin Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, very hollow body with bottom board, old working repaint, hairline crack in bill, paint flaking, wood knot in back, some gunning wear, Hamilton Rig, 14.5"L, est. 400 - 700

16
Herters 1893 Series Swan
Waseca, MN, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, some yellowing from age, a few age cracks, overall a very good example, head is removable, 29"L, est. 300 - 600

16
Herters 1893 Series Swan
Waseca, MN, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, some yellowing from age, a few age cracks, overall a very good example, head is removable, 29"L, est. 300 - 600

16
Herters 1893 Series Swan
Waseca, MN, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, some yellowing from age, a few age cracks, overall a very good example, head is removable, 29"L, est. 300 - 600

17
Bob White Long Tail Hen Duck Decoy
Tullytown, PA, glass eyes, solid body, very nice original paint, traditional Bob White weight with quail, name, & address stamped on it, signed & dated, 14"L, est. 800 - 1200

17
Bob White Long Tail Hen Duck Decoy
Tullytown, PA, glass eyes, solid body, very nice original paint, traditional Bob White weight with quail, name, & address stamped on it, signed & dated, 14"L, est. 800 - 1200

17
Bob White Long Tail Hen Duck Decoy
Tullytown, PA, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, nice form with head turned slightly right, traditional Bob White weight with quail, name, & address stamped on it, signed & dated 1985, 14"L, est. 800 - 1,200

18
Burton Lange Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Horicon, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, nice form in preening position, hairline neck crack, some gunning wear, paint loss in neck area, nice crazed surface, 14"L, est. 500 - 800

18
Burton Lange Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Horicon, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, nice form in preening position, hairline neck crack, some gunning wear, paint loss in neck area, nice crazed surface, 14"L, est. 500 - 800

18
Burton Lange Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Horicon, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, nice form in preening position, hairline neck crack, some gunning wear, paint loss in neck area, nice crazed surface, 14"L, est. 500 - 800

19
Fred Coleman Green-Winged Teal Drake
Hennepin, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, very nice example of a hard to find carver on the Illinois River, 11.5"L, est. 500 - 800

19
Fred Coleman Green-Winged Teal Drake
Hennepin, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, very nice example of a hard to find carver on the Illinois River, 11.5"L, est. 500 - 800

19
Fred Coleman Green-Winged Teal Drake
Hennepin, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, very nice example of a hard to find carver on the Illinois River, 11.5"L, est. 500 - 800

20
Ken Harris Pr Mallard Duck Decoys
Woodville, NY, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, both have turned heads, hen is stamped on bottom & has rubbing on head & body, drake has a few dings & has indentation on bottom with 3 screw holes, 14.5"L - 15"L, est. 300 - 500

20
Ken Harris Pr Mallard Duck Decoys
Woodville, NY, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, both have turned heads, hen is stamped on bottom & has rubbing on head & body, drake has a few dings & has indentation on bottom with 3 screw holes, 14.5"L - 15"L, est. 300 - 500

20
Ken Harris Pr Mallard Duck Decoys
Woodville, NY, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, both have turned heads, hen is stamped on bottom & has rubbing on head & body, drake has a few dings & has indentation on bottom with 3 screw holes, 14.5"L - 15"L, est. 300 - 500

21
John Roth Canvasback Duck Decoy
Oshkosh, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, light gunning wear, shot marks, very nice example, 17"L, est. 400 - 700

21
John Roth Canvasback Duck Decoy
Oshkosh, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, light gunning wear, shot marks, very nice example, 17"L, est. 400 - 700

21
John Roth Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Oshkosh, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, light gunning wear, shot marks, very nice example, 17"L, est. 400 - 700

22
Billy Ellis Goldeneye Hen Duck Decoy
Ontario, Canada, glass eyes, solid body, nice original paint, a few light rubs, knot on side, very good example, 15"L, est. 600 - 800

22
Billy Ellis Goldeneye Hen Duck Decoy
Ontario, Canada, glass eyes, solid body, nice original paint, a few light rubs, knot on side, very good example, 15"L, est. 600 - 800

22
Billy Ellis Goldeneye Hen Duck Decoy
Ontario, Canada, glass eyes, solid body, nice original paint, a few light rubs, knot on side, very good example, 15"L, est. 600 - 800

23
Evans Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Ladysmith, WI, glass eyes, solid body, appears to be original paint, minor rubs & gunning wear, Evans stamp, Pratt lead weight, 14.5"L, est. 400 - 600

23
Evans Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Ladysmith, WI, glass eyes, solid body, appears to be original paint, minor rubs & gunning wear, Evans stamp, Pratt lead weight, 14.5"L, est. 400 - 600

23
Evans Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Ladysmith, WI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, appears to be original paint, minor rubs & gunning wear, Evans stamp, Pratt lead weight, 14.5"L, est. 400 - 600

24
Nathan Horner Brant Decoy
West Creek, NJ, hollow body, repaint by Lou Schifferel, hairline neck crack, slight seam separation, small crack in bottom of bird, rubs & dings, "W" carved in bottom, 16.5"L, est. 400 - 600

24
Nathan Horner Brant Decoy
West Creek, NJ, hollow body, repaint by Lou Schifferel, hairline neck crack, slight seam separation, small crack in bottom of bird, rubs & dings, "W" carved in bottom, 16.5"L, est. 400 - 600

24
Nathan Horner Brant Decoy
West Creek, NJ, hollow body, repaint by Lou Schifferel, hairline neck crack, slight seam separation, small crack in bottom of bird, rubs & dings, "W" carved in bottom, 16.5"L, est. 400 - 600

27
Mason Canada Goose Decoy
Detroit, MI, glass eyes, solid body, body mostly worn original paint, head is replaced, age cracks, some touchup on the brown, several knots in the body, crack in bottom, gunning wear, 24"L, est. 300 - 500

25
Rare Marty Hanson Canada Goose Decoy
Prior Lake, MN, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint with nice mellow patina, great form in swimming position, makers signature on bottom, 28"L x 13"T, est. 1,000 - 1,500

25
Rare Marty Hanson Canada Goose Decoy
Prior Lake, MN, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint with nice mellow patina, great form in swimming position, makers signature on bottom, 28"L x 13"T, est. 1,000 - 1,500

29
Bert Graves Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, paint has been taken down on most of the decoy with some original paint showing, rubs, neck has an old repair, retains original Graves weight, stamped "DWV" from the Vorhees rig, Steve Weller Collection, 17"L, est...

26
Torry Ward Canada Goose Decoy
Portage La Prairie, MAN, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent condition, great form with turned head, tight age crack on bottom, 26"L, est. 400 - 600

26
Torry Ward Canada Goose Decoy
Portage La Prairie, MAN, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent condition, great form with turned head, tight age crack on bottom, 26"L, est. 400 - 600

30
Bert Graves Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, repainted, shot marks, neck crack, gunning wear, retains original Graves weight, Steve Weller Collection, 17"L, est. 300 - 500

27
Mason Canada Goose Decoy
Detroit, MI, glass eyes, solid body, body mostly worn original paint, head is replaced, age cracks, some touchup on the brown, several knots in the body, crack in bottom, gunning wear, 24"L, est. 300 - 500

27
Mason Canada Goose Decoy
Detroit, MI, glass eyes, solid body, body mostly worn original paint, head is replaced, age cracks, some touchup on the brown, several knots in the body, crack in bottom, gunning wear, 24"L, est. 300 - 500

32
Perdew Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, repainted, paint loss, seam separation, neck has copper braces nailed on both sides, Steve Weller Collection, 17"L, est. 400 - 600

28
Bert Graves Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, mostly original paint throughout the body with restoration to head & touchup to tail repair, some areas of flaking & wear, excellent paint detail on back, bill repair, Jim Urice Collection, 16.5"L, est. 500 - 800

28
Bert Graves Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, mostly original paint throughout the body with restoration to head & touchup to tail repair, some areas of flaking & wear, excellent paint detail on back, bill repair, Jim Urice Collection, 16.5"L, est. 500 - 800

33
Charles Perdew Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, nicely done paint restoration on both, light paint flaking, drake has paint rubbed off of bottom, Perdew style lead weight on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 16"L, est. 500 - 800

29
Bert Graves Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, paint has been taken down on most of the decoy with some original paint showing, rubs, neck has an old repair, retains original Graves weight, stamped "DWV" from the Vorhees rig, Steve Weller Collection, 17"L, est...

29
Bert Graves Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, paint has been taken down on most of the decoy with some original paint showing, rubs, neck has an old repair, retains original Graves weight, stamped "DWV" from the Vorhees rig, Steve Weller Collection, 17"L, est...

36
Perdew Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, Helen Hageman paint restoration, 3 metal strips on neck repair, few dings & dents, lead weight on bottom, HCG brand on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 16"L, est. 300 - 500

30
Bert Graves Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, repainted, shot marks, neck crack, gunning wear, retains original Graves weight, Steve Weller Collection, 17"L, est. 300 - 500

30
Bert Graves Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, repainted, shot marks, neck crack, gunning wear, retains original Graves weight, Steve Weller Collection, 17"L, est. 300 - 500

38
Robert Elliston Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Bureau, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, restored paint, both heads appear to have had work done, hen's head is possibly replaced, small paint flakes, both have hard to detect hairline neck cracks, nicely restored pr of decoys, Steve Weller Collection,...

31
Burt Graves Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original paint with some hunter touchup on head & bill, age crack through bill that has been reset, light coat of varnish, small chip to right edge of tail, some gunning wear, overall a good working...

31
Bert Graves Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original paint with some hunter touchup on head & bill, age crack through bill that has been reset, light coat of varnish, small chip to right edge of tail, some gunning wear, overall a good working...

40
Robert Elliston Redhead Duck Decoy
Bureau, IL, glass eye, hollow body, well executed repaint, separation at neck seam, otherwise nice condition, Steve Weller Collection, 14"L, est. 200 - 400

32
Perdew Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, repainted, paint loss, seam separation, neck has copper braces nailed on both sides, Steve Weller Collection, 17"L, est. 400 - 600

32
Perdew Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, repainted, paint loss, seam separation, neck has copper braces nailed on both sides, Steve Weller Collection, 17"L, est. 400 - 600

41
Robert Elliston Redhead Duck Decoy
Bureau, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, repainted, light wear, Steve Weller Collection, 14"L, est. 300 - 500

33
Charles Perdew Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, nicely done paint restoration on both, light paint flaking, drake has paint rubbed off of bottom, Perdew style lead weight on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 16"L, est. 500 - 800

33
Charles Perdew Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, nicely done paint restoration on both, light paint flaking, drake has paint rubbed off of bottom, Perdew style lead weight on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 16"L, est. 500 - 800

44
Robert Elliston Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Bureau, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, nice restoration, light wear, hairline neck crack, nicely done in the Elliston style, Steve Weller Collection, 17"L, est. 200 - 300

34
Charles Perdew Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
Henry, IL, glass eyes, early 3 pc hollow body, restored paint with excellent detail, original lead weight, 16"L, est. 600 - 1,000

34
Charles Perdew Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
Henry, IL, glass eyes, early 3 pc hollow body, restored paint with excellent detail, original lead weight, 16"L, est. 600 - 1,000

56
Mason Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint, significant seam separation in both, hen has neck crack, tail chip, large knot in side of breast, small knot in back, tail has nails added to fasten wood, one eye missing, drake h...

35
Perdew Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Henry, IL, glass eyes (one replaced), hollow body, restored paint, a few paint scratches, holes in bottom have filler, Steve Weller Collection, 16"L, est. 300 - 500

35
Perdew Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Henry, IL, glass eyes (one replaced), hollow body, restored paint, a few paint scratches, holes in bottom have filler, 16"L, est. 300 - 500

63
Mason Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, standard grade rigmate pr, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, both have cracks in bottom & gunning wear, drake has knot in back, both have holes where inletted lead weights were removed, 15.5"L, est. 200 - 300

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Saturday Jun 17, 2023 Completed
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DECOY & SPORTING COLLECTIBLE AUCTION ONLINE | PHONE | ABSENTEE BIDDING ACCEPTED 700+ Lots Saturday June 17th 2023 10 AM EST Duck Decoys * Fish Spearing Decoys * Shorebirds * Wooden Ammo Boxes * Sporting Art ?and More!

1
Bert Graves Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, very nice 2nd coat of paint by Millie Graves, original Graves lead weight, sticker on bottom with provenance, 17"L, est. 800 - 1,200

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Bert Graves Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, very nice 2nd coat of paint by Millie Graves, original Graves lead weight, sticker on bottom with provenance, 17"L, est. 800 - 1,200

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Bert Graves Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, very nice 2nd coat of paint by Millie Graves, original Graves lead weight, sticker on bottom with provenance, 17"L, est. 800 - 1,200

2
Mike Borrett Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Madison, WI, glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint with light gunning wear, relief carved & slightly raised wings, from Borrett's personal gunning rig, makers brand on bottom, these rigmate birds have keels with lead weights, 16.5"L - 17"L, est. ...

2
Mike Borrett Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Madison, WI, glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint with light gunning wear, relief carved & slightly raised wings, from Borrett's personal gunning rig, makers brand on bottom, these rigmate birds have keels with lead weights, 16.5"L - 17"L, est. ...

2
Mike Borrett Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Madison, WI, glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint with light gunning wear, relief carved & slightly raised wings, from Borrett's personal gunning rig, makers brand on bottom, these rigmate birds have keels with lead weights, 16.5"L - 17"L, est. ...

3
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey Brant Decoy
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, solid body, nice form in swimming position with head turned slightly right, excellent original paint, a few very light rubs, nice example, makers brand on bottom, 19"L, est. 800 - 1,200

3
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey Brant Decoy
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, solid body, nice form in swimming position with head turned slightly right, excellent original paint, a few very light rubs, nice example, makers brand on bottom, 19"L, est. 800 - 1,200

3
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey Brant Decoy
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, solid body, nice form in swimming position with head turned slightly right, excellent original paint, a few very light rubs, nice example, makers brand on bottom, 19"L, est. 800 - 1,200

4
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey Black Duck Decoy
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, cork body, excellent original paint, small scuff on right side, otherwise near mint condition, wooden keel with Cigar brand, excellent example, has original Cigar stamped lead weight, signed, 18"L, est. 1,000 - 1,500

4
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey Black Duck Decoy
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, cork body, excellent original paint, small scuff on right side, otherwise near mint condition, wooden keel with Cigar brand, excellent example, has original Cigar stamped lead weight, signed, 18"L, est. 1,000 - 1,500

4
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey Black Duck Decoy
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, cork body, excellent original paint, small scuff on right side, otherwise near mint condition, wooden keel with Cigar brand, excellent example, has original Cigar stamped lead weight, signed, 18"L, est. 1,000 - 1,500

5
Mike Pavlovich Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Monroe, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint with light gunning wear, very nice rigmate examples, keel & lead weights, 17"L, est. 200 - 400

5
Mike Pavlovich Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Monroe, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint with light gunning wear, very nice rigmate examples, keel & lead weights, 17"L, est. 200 - 400

5
Mike Pavlovich Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Monroe, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint with light gunning wear, very nice rigmate examples, keel & lead weights, 17"L, est. 200 - 400

6
Rare Charles Walker Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Princeton, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, nice restored paint in the Walker style with detailed combing on back, slight seam separation near the breast, dowel rod exposed on top of head, some light flaking, small chip on bottom, nice form with head tur...

6
Rare Charles Walker Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Princeton, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, nice restored paint in the Walker style with detailed combing on back, slight seam separation near the breast, dowel rod exposed on top of head, some light flaking, small chip on bottom, nice form with head tur...

6
Rare Charles Walker Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Princeton, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, nice restored paint in the Walker style with detailed combing on back, slight seam separation near the breast, dowel rod exposed on top of head, some light flaking, small chip on bottom, nice form with head tur...

7
Phineaus Reeves Redhead Duck Decoy
Ontario, Canada, glass eyes, hollow body with bottom board, good original paint, some shot marks & light gunning wear, used at Long Point in the late 1800's, "OHP" brand on bottom, 14.5"L, est. 700 - 1,000

7
Phineaus Reeves Redhead Duck Decoy
Ontario, Canada, glass eyes, hollow body with bottom board, good original paint, some shot marks & light gunning wear, used at Long Point in the late 1800's, "OHP" brand on bottom, 14.5"L, est. 700 - 1,000

7
Phineaus Reeves Redhead Duck Decoy
Ontario, Canada, glass eyes, hollow body with bottom board, good original paint, some shot marks & light gunning wear, used at Long Point in the late 1800's, "OHP" brand on bottom, 14.5"L, est. 700 - 1,000

8
George Strunk Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
New Jersey, glass eyes, oversized hollow body, near mint original paint, beautiful carving, raised carved wings & tail, padded lead weight on bottom with Strunk brand, 20"L, est. 700 - 1,000

8
George Strunk Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
New Jersey, glass eyes, oversized hollow body, near mint original paint, beautiful carving, raised carved wings & tail, padded lead weight on bottom with Strunk brand, 20"L, est. 700 - 1,000

8
George Strunk Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
New Jersey, glass eyes, oversized hollow body, near mint original paint, beautiful carving, raised carved wings & tail, padded lead weight on bottom with Strunk brand, 20"L, est. 700 - 1,000

9
Joe Knittler Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Lake St. Clair, Mitchell's Bay, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, combination of original paint with some hunter touchup, drake has 2 seams that have been filled & touched up, both birds have hunter touchup throughout, rigmates with wooden keels & lead w...

9
Joe Knittler Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Lake St. Clair, Mitchell's Bay, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, combination of original paint with some hunter touchup, drake has 2 seams that have been filled & touched up, both birds have hunter touchup throughout, rigmates with wooden keels & lead w...

9
Joe Knittler Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Lake St. Clair, Mitchell's Bay, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, combination of original paint with some hunter touchup, drake has 2 seams that have been filled & touched up, both birds have hunter touchup throughout, rigmates with wooden keels & lead w...

10
Michael Vallero Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Spring Valley, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, repainted, hen has hairline crack in neck & bill, paint flaking in both, from the Daniel Vorhies Rig, Grand Island, IL, 17"L, est. 500 - 800

10
Michael Vallero Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Spring Valley, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, repainted, hen has hairline crack in neck & bill, paint flaking in both, from the Daniel Vorhies Rig, Grand Island, IL, 17"L, est. 500 - 800

10
Michael Vallero Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Spring Valley, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, repainted, hen has hairline crack in neck & bill, paint flaking in both, from the Daniel Vorhies Rig, Grand Island, IL, 17"L, est. 500 - 800

11
Gerald Fitch Redhead Hen Duck Decoy
Port Huron, MI, glass eyes, solid body, bottom has second coat of gray, top of bird appears to be original paint, flaking, shot marks, rubs on bill & tail, retains original lead weight, branded, 14"L, est. 500 - 800

11
Gerald Fitch Redhead Hen Duck Decoy
Port Huron, MI, glass eyes, solid body, bottom has second coat of gray, top of bird appears to be original paint, flaking, shot marks, rubs on bill & tail, retains original lead weight, branded, 14"L, est. 500 - 800

11
Gerald Fitch Redhead Hen Duck Decoy
Port Huron, MI, glass eyes, solid body, bottom has second coat of gray, top of bird appears to be original paint, flaking, shot marks, rubs on bill & tail, retains original lead weight, branded, 14"L, est. 500 - 800

12
Black Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, carved in the Mason style, glass eyes, solid body, original paint , small tail chip with some touchup in the tail area, nice form with snaky head, 16.5"L, est. 400 - 600

12
Black Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, carved in the Mason style, glass eyes, solid body, original paint , small tail chip with some touchup in the tail area, nice form with snaky head, 16.5"L, est. 400 - 600

12
Black Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, carved in the Mason style, glass eyes, solid body, original paint , small tail chip with some touchup in the tail area, nice form with snaky head, 16.5"L, est. 400 - 600

13
Hooded Merganser Hen Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, white speculums appear to have a 2nd coat, some light flaking & gunning wear, 11.5"L, est. 500 - 800

13
Hooded Merganser Hen Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, white speculums appear to have a 2nd coat, some light flaking & gunning wear, 11.5"L, est. 500 - 800

13
Hooded Merganser Hen Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, white speculums appear to have a 2nd coat, some light flaking & gunning wear, 11.5"L, est. 500 - 800

14
Wisconsin Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown Oshkosh carver, glass eyes, solid body, appears to be a 2nd coat of working paint, age crack in back & neck, nice crazed surface, gunning wear, has "JPW" on bottom most likely for Julius Worm, interesting Wisconsin canvasback, 19"L, est. 3...

14
Wisconsin Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown Oshkosh carver, glass eyes, solid body, appears to be a 2nd coat of working paint, age crack in back & neck, nice crazed surface, gunning wear, has "JPW" on bottom most likely for Julius Worm, interesting Wisconsin canvasback, 19"L, est. 3...

14
Wisconsin Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown Oshkosh carver, glass eyes, solid body, appears to be a 2nd coat of working paint, age crack in back & neck, nice crazed surface, gunning wear, has "JPW" on bottom most likely for Julius Worm, interesting Wisconsin canvasback, 19"L, est. 3...

15
George Warin Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, very hollow body with bottom board, old working repaint, hairline crack in bill, paint flaking, wood knot in back, some gunning wear, Hamilton Rig, 14.5"L, est. 400 - 700

15
George Warin Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, very hollow body with bottom board, old working repaint, hairline crack in bill, paint flaking, wood knot in back, some gunning wear, Hamilton Rig, 14.5"L, est. 400 - 700

15
George Warin Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, very hollow body with bottom board, old working repaint, hairline crack in bill, paint flaking, wood knot in back, some gunning wear, Hamilton Rig, 14.5"L, est. 400 - 700

16
Herters 1893 Series Swan
Waseca, MN, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, some yellowing from age, a few age cracks, overall a very good example, head is removable, 29"L, est. 300 - 600

16
Herters 1893 Series Swan
Waseca, MN, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, some yellowing from age, a few age cracks, overall a very good example, head is removable, 29"L, est. 300 - 600

16
Herters 1893 Series Swan
Waseca, MN, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, some yellowing from age, a few age cracks, overall a very good example, head is removable, 29"L, est. 300 - 600

17
Bob White Long Tail Hen Duck Decoy
Tullytown, PA, glass eyes, solid body, very nice original paint, traditional Bob White weight with quail, name, & address stamped on it, signed & dated, 14"L, est. 800 - 1200

17
Bob White Long Tail Hen Duck Decoy
Tullytown, PA, glass eyes, solid body, very nice original paint, traditional Bob White weight with quail, name, & address stamped on it, signed & dated, 14"L, est. 800 - 1200

17
Bob White Long Tail Hen Duck Decoy
Tullytown, PA, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, nice form with head turned slightly right, traditional Bob White weight with quail, name, & address stamped on it, signed & dated 1985, 14"L, est. 800 - 1,200

18
Burton Lange Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Horicon, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, nice form in preening position, hairline neck crack, some gunning wear, paint loss in neck area, nice crazed surface, 14"L, est. 500 - 800

18
Burton Lange Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Horicon, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, nice form in preening position, hairline neck crack, some gunning wear, paint loss in neck area, nice crazed surface, 14"L, est. 500 - 800

18
Burton Lange Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Horicon, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, nice form in preening position, hairline neck crack, some gunning wear, paint loss in neck area, nice crazed surface, 14"L, est. 500 - 800

19
Fred Coleman Green-Winged Teal Drake
Hennepin, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, very nice example of a hard to find carver on the Illinois River, 11.5"L, est. 500 - 800

19
Fred Coleman Green-Winged Teal Drake
Hennepin, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, very nice example of a hard to find carver on the Illinois River, 11.5"L, est. 500 - 800

19
Fred Coleman Green-Winged Teal Drake
Hennepin, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, very nice example of a hard to find carver on the Illinois River, 11.5"L, est. 500 - 800

20
Ken Harris Pr Mallard Duck Decoys
Woodville, NY, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, both have turned heads, hen is stamped on bottom & has rubbing on head & body, drake has a few dings & has indentation on bottom with 3 screw holes, 14.5"L - 15"L, est. 300 - 500

20
Ken Harris Pr Mallard Duck Decoys
Woodville, NY, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, both have turned heads, hen is stamped on bottom & has rubbing on head & body, drake has a few dings & has indentation on bottom with 3 screw holes, 14.5"L - 15"L, est. 300 - 500

20
Ken Harris Pr Mallard Duck Decoys
Woodville, NY, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, both have turned heads, hen is stamped on bottom & has rubbing on head & body, drake has a few dings & has indentation on bottom with 3 screw holes, 14.5"L - 15"L, est. 300 - 500

21
John Roth Canvasback Duck Decoy
Oshkosh, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, light gunning wear, shot marks, very nice example, 17"L, est. 400 - 700

21
John Roth Canvasback Duck Decoy
Oshkosh, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, light gunning wear, shot marks, very nice example, 17"L, est. 400 - 700

21
John Roth Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Oshkosh, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, light gunning wear, shot marks, very nice example, 17"L, est. 400 - 700

22
Billy Ellis Goldeneye Hen Duck Decoy
Ontario, Canada, glass eyes, solid body, nice original paint, a few light rubs, knot on side, very good example, 15"L, est. 600 - 800

22
Billy Ellis Goldeneye Hen Duck Decoy
Ontario, Canada, glass eyes, solid body, nice original paint, a few light rubs, knot on side, very good example, 15"L, est. 600 - 800

22
Billy Ellis Goldeneye Hen Duck Decoy
Ontario, Canada, glass eyes, solid body, nice original paint, a few light rubs, knot on side, very good example, 15"L, est. 600 - 800

23
Evans Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Ladysmith, WI, glass eyes, solid body, appears to be original paint, minor rubs & gunning wear, Evans stamp, Pratt lead weight, 14.5"L, est. 400 - 600

23
Evans Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Ladysmith, WI, glass eyes, solid body, appears to be original paint, minor rubs & gunning wear, Evans stamp, Pratt lead weight, 14.5"L, est. 400 - 600

23
Evans Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Ladysmith, WI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, appears to be original paint, minor rubs & gunning wear, Evans stamp, Pratt lead weight, 14.5"L, est. 400 - 600

24
Nathan Horner Brant Decoy
West Creek, NJ, hollow body, repaint by Lou Schifferel, hairline neck crack, slight seam separation, small crack in bottom of bird, rubs & dings, "W" carved in bottom, 16.5"L, est. 400 - 600

24
Nathan Horner Brant Decoy
West Creek, NJ, hollow body, repaint by Lou Schifferel, hairline neck crack, slight seam separation, small crack in bottom of bird, rubs & dings, "W" carved in bottom, 16.5"L, est. 400 - 600

24
Nathan Horner Brant Decoy
West Creek, NJ, hollow body, repaint by Lou Schifferel, hairline neck crack, slight seam separation, small crack in bottom of bird, rubs & dings, "W" carved in bottom, 16.5"L, est. 400 - 600

27
Mason Canada Goose Decoy
Detroit, MI, glass eyes, solid body, body mostly worn original paint, head is replaced, age cracks, some touchup on the brown, several knots in the body, crack in bottom, gunning wear, 24"L, est. 300 - 500

25
Rare Marty Hanson Canada Goose Decoy
Prior Lake, MN, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint with nice mellow patina, great form in swimming position, makers signature on bottom, 28"L x 13"T, est. 1,000 - 1,500

25
Rare Marty Hanson Canada Goose Decoy
Prior Lake, MN, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint with nice mellow patina, great form in swimming position, makers signature on bottom, 28"L x 13"T, est. 1,000 - 1,500

29
Bert Graves Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, paint has been taken down on most of the decoy with some original paint showing, rubs, neck has an old repair, retains original Graves weight, stamped "DWV" from the Vorhees rig, Steve Weller Collection, 17"L, est...

26
Torry Ward Canada Goose Decoy
Portage La Prairie, MAN, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent condition, great form with turned head, tight age crack on bottom, 26"L, est. 400 - 600

26
Torry Ward Canada Goose Decoy
Portage La Prairie, MAN, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent condition, great form with turned head, tight age crack on bottom, 26"L, est. 400 - 600

30
Bert Graves Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, repainted, shot marks, neck crack, gunning wear, retains original Graves weight, Steve Weller Collection, 17"L, est. 300 - 500

27
Mason Canada Goose Decoy
Detroit, MI, glass eyes, solid body, body mostly worn original paint, head is replaced, age cracks, some touchup on the brown, several knots in the body, crack in bottom, gunning wear, 24"L, est. 300 - 500

27
Mason Canada Goose Decoy
Detroit, MI, glass eyes, solid body, body mostly worn original paint, head is replaced, age cracks, some touchup on the brown, several knots in the body, crack in bottom, gunning wear, 24"L, est. 300 - 500

32
Perdew Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, repainted, paint loss, seam separation, neck has copper braces nailed on both sides, Steve Weller Collection, 17"L, est. 400 - 600

28
Bert Graves Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, mostly original paint throughout the body with restoration to head & touchup to tail repair, some areas of flaking & wear, excellent paint detail on back, bill repair, Jim Urice Collection, 16.5"L, est. 500 - 800

28
Bert Graves Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, mostly original paint throughout the body with restoration to head & touchup to tail repair, some areas of flaking & wear, excellent paint detail on back, bill repair, Jim Urice Collection, 16.5"L, est. 500 - 800

33
Charles Perdew Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, nicely done paint restoration on both, light paint flaking, drake has paint rubbed off of bottom, Perdew style lead weight on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 16"L, est. 500 - 800

29
Bert Graves Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, paint has been taken down on most of the decoy with some original paint showing, rubs, neck has an old repair, retains original Graves weight, stamped "DWV" from the Vorhees rig, Steve Weller Collection, 17"L, est...

29
Bert Graves Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, paint has been taken down on most of the decoy with some original paint showing, rubs, neck has an old repair, retains original Graves weight, stamped "DWV" from the Vorhees rig, Steve Weller Collection, 17"L, est...

36
Perdew Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, Helen Hageman paint restoration, 3 metal strips on neck repair, few dings & dents, lead weight on bottom, HCG brand on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 16"L, est. 300 - 500

30
Bert Graves Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, repainted, shot marks, neck crack, gunning wear, retains original Graves weight, Steve Weller Collection, 17"L, est. 300 - 500

30
Bert Graves Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, repainted, shot marks, neck crack, gunning wear, retains original Graves weight, Steve Weller Collection, 17"L, est. 300 - 500

38
Robert Elliston Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Bureau, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, restored paint, both heads appear to have had work done, hen's head is possibly replaced, small paint flakes, both have hard to detect hairline neck cracks, nicely restored pr of decoys, Steve Weller Collection,...

31
Burt Graves Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original paint with some hunter touchup on head & bill, age crack through bill that has been reset, light coat of varnish, small chip to right edge of tail, some gunning wear, overall a good working...

31
Bert Graves Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original paint with some hunter touchup on head & bill, age crack through bill that has been reset, light coat of varnish, small chip to right edge of tail, some gunning wear, overall a good working...

40
Robert Elliston Redhead Duck Decoy
Bureau, IL, glass eye, hollow body, well executed repaint, separation at neck seam, otherwise nice condition, Steve Weller Collection, 14"L, est. 200 - 400

32
Perdew Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, repainted, paint loss, seam separation, neck has copper braces nailed on both sides, Steve Weller Collection, 17"L, est. 400 - 600

32
Perdew Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, repainted, paint loss, seam separation, neck has copper braces nailed on both sides, Steve Weller Collection, 17"L, est. 400 - 600

41
Robert Elliston Redhead Duck Decoy
Bureau, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, repainted, light wear, Steve Weller Collection, 14"L, est. 300 - 500

33
Charles Perdew Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, nicely done paint restoration on both, light paint flaking, drake has paint rubbed off of bottom, Perdew style lead weight on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 16"L, est. 500 - 800

33
Charles Perdew Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, nicely done paint restoration on both, light paint flaking, drake has paint rubbed off of bottom, Perdew style lead weight on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 16"L, est. 500 - 800

44
Robert Elliston Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Bureau, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, nice restoration, light wear, hairline neck crack, nicely done in the Elliston style, Steve Weller Collection, 17"L, est. 200 - 300

34
Charles Perdew Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
Henry, IL, glass eyes, early 3 pc hollow body, restored paint with excellent detail, original lead weight, 16"L, est. 600 - 1,000

34
Charles Perdew Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
Henry, IL, glass eyes, early 3 pc hollow body, restored paint with excellent detail, original lead weight, 16"L, est. 600 - 1,000

56
Mason Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint, significant seam separation in both, hen has neck crack, tail chip, large knot in side of breast, small knot in back, tail has nails added to fasten wood, one eye missing, drake h...

35
Perdew Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Henry, IL, glass eyes (one replaced), hollow body, restored paint, a few paint scratches, holes in bottom have filler, Steve Weller Collection, 16"L, est. 300 - 500

35
Perdew Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Henry, IL, glass eyes (one replaced), hollow body, restored paint, a few paint scratches, holes in bottom have filler, 16"L, est. 300 - 500

63
Mason Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, standard grade rigmate pr, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, both have cracks in bottom & gunning wear, drake has knot in back, both have holes where inletted lead weights were removed, 15.5"L, est. 200 - 300

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June 17th Decoy and Sporting Collectible Auction
 Live Auction w/Online Bidding
Auction Date(s)
Saturday Jun 17, 2023 Completed
Auction Location

Benzonia, MI 49616
Company
Auctioneers, Inc.

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

Listing Terms and Conditions
Terms: 20% Buyers Premium with Cash and Check. If you use a Credit or Debit card a 5% charge will be aded to the Buyer's Premium to total 25%. The Information Is Believed To Be Accurate, But Is Furnished For Convenience Only And Is Not A Representation By The Auctioneers, Auction Company Or Its Staff. Auctioneers Acting As The 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. *****DELIVERY INFO- If you have already set up a delivery/pickup location with Grant, there is no need to let megan know again. We have a running list. If you would like delivery to a Decoy Show, please call Grant directly to discuss. We charge a $10.00 Per Lot handling fee for delivery. We try our best to deliver to you at shows, but trailer room fills up quickly!!! 231-651-9099 Call Grant For More Information About Auctions. 231-651-9099
DECOY & SPORTING COLLECTIBLE AUCTION ONLINE | PHONE | ABSENTEE BIDDING ACCEPTED 700+ Lots Saturday June 17th 2023 10 AM EST Duck Decoys * Fish Spearing Decoys * Shorebirds * Wooden Ammo Boxes * Sporting Art ?and More!

1
Bert Graves Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, very nice 2nd coat of paint by Millie Graves, original Graves lead weight, sticker on bottom with provenance, 17"L, est. 800 - 1,200

1
Bert Graves Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, very nice 2nd coat of paint by Millie Graves, original Graves lead weight, sticker on bottom with provenance, 17"L, est. 800 - 1,200

1
Bert Graves Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, very nice 2nd coat of paint by Millie Graves, original Graves lead weight, sticker on bottom with provenance, 17"L, est. 800 - 1,200

2
Mike Borrett Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Madison, WI, glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint with light gunning wear, relief carved & slightly raised wings, from Borrett's personal gunning rig, makers brand on bottom, these rigmate birds have keels with lead weights, 16.5"L - 17"L, est. ...

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Mike Borrett Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Madison, WI, glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint with light gunning wear, relief carved & slightly raised wings, from Borrett's personal gunning rig, makers brand on bottom, these rigmate birds have keels with lead weights, 16.5"L - 17"L, est. ...

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Mike Borrett Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Madison, WI, glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint with light gunning wear, relief carved & slightly raised wings, from Borrett's personal gunning rig, makers brand on bottom, these rigmate birds have keels with lead weights, 16.5"L - 17"L, est. ...

3
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey Brant Decoy
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, solid body, nice form in swimming position with head turned slightly right, excellent original paint, a few very light rubs, nice example, makers brand on bottom, 19"L, est. 800 - 1,200

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Delbert "Cigar" Daisey Brant Decoy
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, solid body, nice form in swimming position with head turned slightly right, excellent original paint, a few very light rubs, nice example, makers brand on bottom, 19"L, est. 800 - 1,200

3
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey Brant Decoy
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, solid body, nice form in swimming position with head turned slightly right, excellent original paint, a few very light rubs, nice example, makers brand on bottom, 19"L, est. 800 - 1,200

4
Delbert "Cigar" Daisey Black Duck Decoy
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, cork body, excellent original paint, small scuff on right side, otherwise near mint condition, wooden keel with Cigar brand, excellent example, has original Cigar stamped lead weight, signed, 18"L, est. 1,000 - 1,500

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Delbert "Cigar" Daisey Black Duck Decoy
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, cork body, excellent original paint, small scuff on right side, otherwise near mint condition, wooden keel with Cigar brand, excellent example, has original Cigar stamped lead weight, signed, 18"L, est. 1,000 - 1,500

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Delbert "Cigar" Daisey Black Duck Decoy
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, cork body, excellent original paint, small scuff on right side, otherwise near mint condition, wooden keel with Cigar brand, excellent example, has original Cigar stamped lead weight, signed, 18"L, est. 1,000 - 1,500

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Mike Pavlovich Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Monroe, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint with light gunning wear, very nice rigmate examples, keel & lead weights, 17"L, est. 200 - 400

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Mike Pavlovich Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Monroe, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint with light gunning wear, very nice rigmate examples, keel & lead weights, 17"L, est. 200 - 400

5
Mike Pavlovich Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Monroe, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint with light gunning wear, very nice rigmate examples, keel & lead weights, 17"L, est. 200 - 400

6
Rare Charles Walker Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Princeton, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, nice restored paint in the Walker style with detailed combing on back, slight seam separation near the breast, dowel rod exposed on top of head, some light flaking, small chip on bottom, nice form with head tur...

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Rare Charles Walker Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Princeton, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, nice restored paint in the Walker style with detailed combing on back, slight seam separation near the breast, dowel rod exposed on top of head, some light flaking, small chip on bottom, nice form with head tur...

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Rare Charles Walker Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Princeton, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, nice restored paint in the Walker style with detailed combing on back, slight seam separation near the breast, dowel rod exposed on top of head, some light flaking, small chip on bottom, nice form with head tur...

7
Phineaus Reeves Redhead Duck Decoy
Ontario, Canada, glass eyes, hollow body with bottom board, good original paint, some shot marks & light gunning wear, used at Long Point in the late 1800's, "OHP" brand on bottom, 14.5"L, est. 700 - 1,000

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Phineaus Reeves Redhead Duck Decoy
Ontario, Canada, glass eyes, hollow body with bottom board, good original paint, some shot marks & light gunning wear, used at Long Point in the late 1800's, "OHP" brand on bottom, 14.5"L, est. 700 - 1,000

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Phineaus Reeves Redhead Duck Decoy
Ontario, Canada, glass eyes, hollow body with bottom board, good original paint, some shot marks & light gunning wear, used at Long Point in the late 1800's, "OHP" brand on bottom, 14.5"L, est. 700 - 1,000

8
George Strunk Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
New Jersey, glass eyes, oversized hollow body, near mint original paint, beautiful carving, raised carved wings & tail, padded lead weight on bottom with Strunk brand, 20"L, est. 700 - 1,000

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George Strunk Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
New Jersey, glass eyes, oversized hollow body, near mint original paint, beautiful carving, raised carved wings & tail, padded lead weight on bottom with Strunk brand, 20"L, est. 700 - 1,000

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George Strunk Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
New Jersey, glass eyes, oversized hollow body, near mint original paint, beautiful carving, raised carved wings & tail, padded lead weight on bottom with Strunk brand, 20"L, est. 700 - 1,000

9
Joe Knittler Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Lake St. Clair, Mitchell's Bay, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, combination of original paint with some hunter touchup, drake has 2 seams that have been filled & touched up, both birds have hunter touchup throughout, rigmates with wooden keels & lead w...

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Joe Knittler Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Lake St. Clair, Mitchell's Bay, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, combination of original paint with some hunter touchup, drake has 2 seams that have been filled & touched up, both birds have hunter touchup throughout, rigmates with wooden keels & lead w...

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Joe Knittler Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Lake St. Clair, Mitchell's Bay, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, combination of original paint with some hunter touchup, drake has 2 seams that have been filled & touched up, both birds have hunter touchup throughout, rigmates with wooden keels & lead w...

10
Michael Vallero Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Spring Valley, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, repainted, hen has hairline crack in neck & bill, paint flaking in both, from the Daniel Vorhies Rig, Grand Island, IL, 17"L, est. 500 - 800

10
Michael Vallero Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Spring Valley, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, repainted, hen has hairline crack in neck & bill, paint flaking in both, from the Daniel Vorhies Rig, Grand Island, IL, 17"L, est. 500 - 800

10
Michael Vallero Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Spring Valley, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, repainted, hen has hairline crack in neck & bill, paint flaking in both, from the Daniel Vorhies Rig, Grand Island, IL, 17"L, est. 500 - 800

11
Gerald Fitch Redhead Hen Duck Decoy
Port Huron, MI, glass eyes, solid body, bottom has second coat of gray, top of bird appears to be original paint, flaking, shot marks, rubs on bill & tail, retains original lead weight, branded, 14"L, est. 500 - 800

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Gerald Fitch Redhead Hen Duck Decoy
Port Huron, MI, glass eyes, solid body, bottom has second coat of gray, top of bird appears to be original paint, flaking, shot marks, rubs on bill & tail, retains original lead weight, branded, 14"L, est. 500 - 800

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Gerald Fitch Redhead Hen Duck Decoy
Port Huron, MI, glass eyes, solid body, bottom has second coat of gray, top of bird appears to be original paint, flaking, shot marks, rubs on bill & tail, retains original lead weight, branded, 14"L, est. 500 - 800

12
Black Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, carved in the Mason style, glass eyes, solid body, original paint , small tail chip with some touchup in the tail area, nice form with snaky head, 16.5"L, est. 400 - 600

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Black Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, carved in the Mason style, glass eyes, solid body, original paint , small tail chip with some touchup in the tail area, nice form with snaky head, 16.5"L, est. 400 - 600

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Black Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, carved in the Mason style, glass eyes, solid body, original paint , small tail chip with some touchup in the tail area, nice form with snaky head, 16.5"L, est. 400 - 600

13
Hooded Merganser Hen Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, white speculums appear to have a 2nd coat, some light flaking & gunning wear, 11.5"L, est. 500 - 800

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Hooded Merganser Hen Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, white speculums appear to have a 2nd coat, some light flaking & gunning wear, 11.5"L, est. 500 - 800

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Hooded Merganser Hen Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, white speculums appear to have a 2nd coat, some light flaking & gunning wear, 11.5"L, est. 500 - 800

14
Wisconsin Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown Oshkosh carver, glass eyes, solid body, appears to be a 2nd coat of working paint, age crack in back & neck, nice crazed surface, gunning wear, has "JPW" on bottom most likely for Julius Worm, interesting Wisconsin canvasback, 19"L, est. 3...

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Wisconsin Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown Oshkosh carver, glass eyes, solid body, appears to be a 2nd coat of working paint, age crack in back & neck, nice crazed surface, gunning wear, has "JPW" on bottom most likely for Julius Worm, interesting Wisconsin canvasback, 19"L, est. 3...

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Wisconsin Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown Oshkosh carver, glass eyes, solid body, appears to be a 2nd coat of working paint, age crack in back & neck, nice crazed surface, gunning wear, has "JPW" on bottom most likely for Julius Worm, interesting Wisconsin canvasback, 19"L, est. 3...

15
George Warin Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, very hollow body with bottom board, old working repaint, hairline crack in bill, paint flaking, wood knot in back, some gunning wear, Hamilton Rig, 14.5"L, est. 400 - 700

15
George Warin Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, very hollow body with bottom board, old working repaint, hairline crack in bill, paint flaking, wood knot in back, some gunning wear, Hamilton Rig, 14.5"L, est. 400 - 700

15
George Warin Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, very hollow body with bottom board, old working repaint, hairline crack in bill, paint flaking, wood knot in back, some gunning wear, Hamilton Rig, 14.5"L, est. 400 - 700

16
Herters 1893 Series Swan
Waseca, MN, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, some yellowing from age, a few age cracks, overall a very good example, head is removable, 29"L, est. 300 - 600

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Herters 1893 Series Swan
Waseca, MN, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, some yellowing from age, a few age cracks, overall a very good example, head is removable, 29"L, est. 300 - 600

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Herters 1893 Series Swan
Waseca, MN, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, some yellowing from age, a few age cracks, overall a very good example, head is removable, 29"L, est. 300 - 600

17
Bob White Long Tail Hen Duck Decoy
Tullytown, PA, glass eyes, solid body, very nice original paint, traditional Bob White weight with quail, name, & address stamped on it, signed & dated, 14"L, est. 800 - 1200

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Bob White Long Tail Hen Duck Decoy
Tullytown, PA, glass eyes, solid body, very nice original paint, traditional Bob White weight with quail, name, & address stamped on it, signed & dated, 14"L, est. 800 - 1200

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Bob White Long Tail Hen Duck Decoy
Tullytown, PA, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, nice form with head turned slightly right, traditional Bob White weight with quail, name, & address stamped on it, signed & dated 1985, 14"L, est. 800 - 1,200

18
Burton Lange Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Horicon, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, nice form in preening position, hairline neck crack, some gunning wear, paint loss in neck area, nice crazed surface, 14"L, est. 500 - 800

18
Burton Lange Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Horicon, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, nice form in preening position, hairline neck crack, some gunning wear, paint loss in neck area, nice crazed surface, 14"L, est. 500 - 800

18
Burton Lange Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Horicon, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, nice form in preening position, hairline neck crack, some gunning wear, paint loss in neck area, nice crazed surface, 14"L, est. 500 - 800

19
Fred Coleman Green-Winged Teal Drake
Hennepin, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, very nice example of a hard to find carver on the Illinois River, 11.5"L, est. 500 - 800

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Fred Coleman Green-Winged Teal Drake
Hennepin, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, very nice example of a hard to find carver on the Illinois River, 11.5"L, est. 500 - 800

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Fred Coleman Green-Winged Teal Drake
Hennepin, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, very nice example of a hard to find carver on the Illinois River, 11.5"L, est. 500 - 800

20
Ken Harris Pr Mallard Duck Decoys
Woodville, NY, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, both have turned heads, hen is stamped on bottom & has rubbing on head & body, drake has a few dings & has indentation on bottom with 3 screw holes, 14.5"L - 15"L, est. 300 - 500

20
Ken Harris Pr Mallard Duck Decoys
Woodville, NY, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, both have turned heads, hen is stamped on bottom & has rubbing on head & body, drake has a few dings & has indentation on bottom with 3 screw holes, 14.5"L - 15"L, est. 300 - 500

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Ken Harris Pr Mallard Duck Decoys
Woodville, NY, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, both have turned heads, hen is stamped on bottom & has rubbing on head & body, drake has a few dings & has indentation on bottom with 3 screw holes, 14.5"L - 15"L, est. 300 - 500

21
John Roth Canvasback Duck Decoy
Oshkosh, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, light gunning wear, shot marks, very nice example, 17"L, est. 400 - 700

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John Roth Canvasback Duck Decoy
Oshkosh, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, light gunning wear, shot marks, very nice example, 17"L, est. 400 - 700

21
John Roth Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Oshkosh, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, light gunning wear, shot marks, very nice example, 17"L, est. 400 - 700

22
Billy Ellis Goldeneye Hen Duck Decoy
Ontario, Canada, glass eyes, solid body, nice original paint, a few light rubs, knot on side, very good example, 15"L, est. 600 - 800

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Billy Ellis Goldeneye Hen Duck Decoy
Ontario, Canada, glass eyes, solid body, nice original paint, a few light rubs, knot on side, very good example, 15"L, est. 600 - 800

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Billy Ellis Goldeneye Hen Duck Decoy
Ontario, Canada, glass eyes, solid body, nice original paint, a few light rubs, knot on side, very good example, 15"L, est. 600 - 800

23
Evans Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Ladysmith, WI, glass eyes, solid body, appears to be original paint, minor rubs & gunning wear, Evans stamp, Pratt lead weight, 14.5"L, est. 400 - 600

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Evans Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Ladysmith, WI, glass eyes, solid body, appears to be original paint, minor rubs & gunning wear, Evans stamp, Pratt lead weight, 14.5"L, est. 400 - 600

23
Evans Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Ladysmith, WI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, appears to be original paint, minor rubs & gunning wear, Evans stamp, Pratt lead weight, 14.5"L, est. 400 - 600

24
Nathan Horner Brant Decoy
West Creek, NJ, hollow body, repaint by Lou Schifferel, hairline neck crack, slight seam separation, small crack in bottom of bird, rubs & dings, "W" carved in bottom, 16.5"L, est. 400 - 600

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Nathan Horner Brant Decoy
West Creek, NJ, hollow body, repaint by Lou Schifferel, hairline neck crack, slight seam separation, small crack in bottom of bird, rubs & dings, "W" carved in bottom, 16.5"L, est. 400 - 600

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Nathan Horner Brant Decoy
West Creek, NJ, hollow body, repaint by Lou Schifferel, hairline neck crack, slight seam separation, small crack in bottom of bird, rubs & dings, "W" carved in bottom, 16.5"L, est. 400 - 600

27
Mason Canada Goose Decoy
Detroit, MI, glass eyes, solid body, body mostly worn original paint, head is replaced, age cracks, some touchup on the brown, several knots in the body, crack in bottom, gunning wear, 24"L, est. 300 - 500

25
Rare Marty Hanson Canada Goose Decoy
Prior Lake, MN, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint with nice mellow patina, great form in swimming position, makers signature on bottom, 28"L x 13"T, est. 1,000 - 1,500

25
Rare Marty Hanson Canada Goose Decoy
Prior Lake, MN, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint with nice mellow patina, great form in swimming position, makers signature on bottom, 28"L x 13"T, est. 1,000 - 1,500

29
Bert Graves Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, paint has been taken down on most of the decoy with some original paint showing, rubs, neck has an old repair, retains original Graves weight, stamped "DWV" from the Vorhees rig, Steve Weller Collection, 17"L, est...

26
Torry Ward Canada Goose Decoy
Portage La Prairie, MAN, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent condition, great form with turned head, tight age crack on bottom, 26"L, est. 400 - 600

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Torry Ward Canada Goose Decoy
Portage La Prairie, MAN, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent condition, great form with turned head, tight age crack on bottom, 26"L, est. 400 - 600

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Bert Graves Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, repainted, shot marks, neck crack, gunning wear, retains original Graves weight, Steve Weller Collection, 17"L, est. 300 - 500

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Mason Canada Goose Decoy
Detroit, MI, glass eyes, solid body, body mostly worn original paint, head is replaced, age cracks, some touchup on the brown, several knots in the body, crack in bottom, gunning wear, 24"L, est. 300 - 500

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Mason Canada Goose Decoy
Detroit, MI, glass eyes, solid body, body mostly worn original paint, head is replaced, age cracks, some touchup on the brown, several knots in the body, crack in bottom, gunning wear, 24"L, est. 300 - 500

32
Perdew Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, repainted, paint loss, seam separation, neck has copper braces nailed on both sides, Steve Weller Collection, 17"L, est. 400 - 600

28
Bert Graves Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, mostly original paint throughout the body with restoration to head & touchup to tail repair, some areas of flaking & wear, excellent paint detail on back, bill repair, Jim Urice Collection, 16.5"L, est. 500 - 800

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Bert Graves Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, mostly original paint throughout the body with restoration to head & touchup to tail repair, some areas of flaking & wear, excellent paint detail on back, bill repair, Jim Urice Collection, 16.5"L, est. 500 - 800

33
Charles Perdew Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, nicely done paint restoration on both, light paint flaking, drake has paint rubbed off of bottom, Perdew style lead weight on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 16"L, est. 500 - 800

29
Bert Graves Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, paint has been taken down on most of the decoy with some original paint showing, rubs, neck has an old repair, retains original Graves weight, stamped "DWV" from the Vorhees rig, Steve Weller Collection, 17"L, est...

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Bert Graves Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, paint has been taken down on most of the decoy with some original paint showing, rubs, neck has an old repair, retains original Graves weight, stamped "DWV" from the Vorhees rig, Steve Weller Collection, 17"L, est...

36
Perdew Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, Helen Hageman paint restoration, 3 metal strips on neck repair, few dings & dents, lead weight on bottom, HCG brand on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 16"L, est. 300 - 500

30
Bert Graves Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, repainted, shot marks, neck crack, gunning wear, retains original Graves weight, Steve Weller Collection, 17"L, est. 300 - 500

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Bert Graves Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, repainted, shot marks, neck crack, gunning wear, retains original Graves weight, Steve Weller Collection, 17"L, est. 300 - 500

38
Robert Elliston Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Bureau, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, restored paint, both heads appear to have had work done, hen's head is possibly replaced, small paint flakes, both have hard to detect hairline neck cracks, nicely restored pr of decoys, Steve Weller Collection,...

31
Burt Graves Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original paint with some hunter touchup on head & bill, age crack through bill that has been reset, light coat of varnish, small chip to right edge of tail, some gunning wear, overall a good working...

31
Bert Graves Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original paint with some hunter touchup on head & bill, age crack through bill that has been reset, light coat of varnish, small chip to right edge of tail, some gunning wear, overall a good working...

40
Robert Elliston Redhead Duck Decoy
Bureau, IL, glass eye, hollow body, well executed repaint, separation at neck seam, otherwise nice condition, Steve Weller Collection, 14"L, est. 200 - 400

32
Perdew Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, repainted, paint loss, seam separation, neck has copper braces nailed on both sides, Steve Weller Collection, 17"L, est. 400 - 600

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Perdew Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, repainted, paint loss, seam separation, neck has copper braces nailed on both sides, Steve Weller Collection, 17"L, est. 400 - 600

41
Robert Elliston Redhead Duck Decoy
Bureau, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, repainted, light wear, Steve Weller Collection, 14"L, est. 300 - 500

33
Charles Perdew Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, nicely done paint restoration on both, light paint flaking, drake has paint rubbed off of bottom, Perdew style lead weight on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 16"L, est. 500 - 800

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Charles Perdew Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, nicely done paint restoration on both, light paint flaking, drake has paint rubbed off of bottom, Perdew style lead weight on bottom, Steve Weller Collection, 16"L, est. 500 - 800

44
Robert Elliston Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Bureau, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, nice restoration, light wear, hairline neck crack, nicely done in the Elliston style, Steve Weller Collection, 17"L, est. 200 - 300

34
Charles Perdew Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
Henry, IL, glass eyes, early 3 pc hollow body, restored paint with excellent detail, original lead weight, 16"L, est. 600 - 1,000

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Charles Perdew Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
Henry, IL, glass eyes, early 3 pc hollow body, restored paint with excellent detail, original lead weight, 16"L, est. 600 - 1,000

56
Mason Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint, significant seam separation in both, hen has neck crack, tail chip, large knot in side of breast, small knot in back, tail has nails added to fasten wood, one eye missing, drake h...

35
Perdew Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Henry, IL, glass eyes (one replaced), hollow body, restored paint, a few paint scratches, holes in bottom have filler, Steve Weller Collection, 16"L, est. 300 - 500

35
Perdew Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Henry, IL, glass eyes (one replaced), hollow body, restored paint, a few paint scratches, holes in bottom have filler, 16"L, est. 300 - 500

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Mason Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, standard grade rigmate pr, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, both have cracks in bottom & gunning wear, drake has knot in back, both have holes where inletted lead weights were removed, 15.5"L, est. 200 - 300