North American Decoys at Auction - February 14, 2015 by Guyette & Deeter

Guyette & Deeter North American Decoys At Auction February 14, 2015

Charleston, South Carolina

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GUYETTE & DEETER, Inc. UPCOMING DECOY AUCTIONS April 23 & 24, 2015

Pheasant Run Resort St. Charles, Illinois

In Conjunction with the Midwestern Decoy Collector’s Association Show

Featuring Decoys from the Collections of: Tom & Gayle Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Key Dr. Hubert Nerwin Arizona State University Thomas Connally Jean Warden Ken Castania

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Black duck by Elmer Crowell Sold for $898

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Table of Contents Saturday, February 14, 2015 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Contemporary Miniatures New England Factory Maryland Delbert “Cigar” Daisey Midwest Decoratives Related Items New England Contemporary Shorebirds Virginia Paintings Decoratives Miscellaneous Decoys Mason Decoy Factory North Carolina Maryland Shorebirds Miscellaneous Decoys Delbert “Cigar” Daisey Contemporary Maryland

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Jim Schmiedlin

Bradfordwoods, Pennsylvania

Hollow carved canvasback drake, Jim Schmiedlin, Bradfordwoods, Pennsylvania. Slightly turned head. Relief wing carving. Signed and branded “JAS”. Very good and original. (4,000 - 6,000)

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Hollow carved scoter with slightly turned and lifted head, Jim Schmiedlin, Bradfordwoods, Pennsylvania. Signed and branded on underside. Dated 10/99. Original paint with a few small scrapes; structurally very good. (4,000 - 6,000)

Hollow carved bluebill drake, Jim Schmiedlin, Bradfordwoods, Pennsylvania. Branded “JAS” and signed. Dated 9/2007. Feather carving on tail, head is turned approximately 75 degrees. Very good and original. (4,000 - 5,000)

Contemporary Carvings

Rigmate pair of earlier style pintails carved in the Delaware River tradition, Bob White, Tullytown, Pennsylvania. Both are branded “WCH” also weights with “R White Decoys” embossed in them. Original paint with slight discoloration, mostly on undersides from use; structurally good.

Provenance: O’Key collection.

Pair of mergansers carved in the Delaware River tradition, Bob White, Tullytown, Pennsylvania. Signed and dated 2004. Bob White weight on underside. Both have relief wing carving and fluted tails. Very good and original. (1,200 - 1,600)

(1,250 - 1,750)

Pair of pintails, carved in the Delaware River tradition, Bob White, Tullytown, Pennsylvania. Both are signed and dated 2004 and have Bob White weight on underside. Both have raised wingtips and fluted tails. Very good and original. (1,250 - 1,750)

Well made reproduction of a Caines Brothers preening mallard drake. Relief wing carving and shoe button eyes. Original paint that has been aged; a few small dents.

Provenance: Connally collection.

Rigmate pair of mallards, possibly by Frank Finney. Carved in the style of Hucks Caines, made to look old. Oversize with “S” shaped neck. Carved tail feathering and pad weights on undersides. Drake is hollow carved, hen is not. Original and good. (1,250 - 1,750)

Rare sleeping Canada goose, Grayson Chesser, Jenkins Bridge, Virginia. Large “C” carved in underside. Inscribed on underside is “Grayson Chesser, 1983-84, this goose was in my gunning rig”. Original paint with slight wear; a few small cracks. (800 - 1,200)

(800 - 1,200)

10. Eider drake carved in the style of Gus Wilson, Mark McNair, Craddockville, Virginia. “McNair” carved in the underside. Inlet head, relief wing carving and carved open bill with mussel. Original paint that has been aged; structurally good. (2,000 - 2,500)

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Hollow carved swimming Canada goose, Mark McNair, Craddockville, Virginia. “McNair” carved in the underside. Carved in the style of Nathan Cobb, Jr. Original paint that has been aged; several thin cracks in body; very minor paint shrinkage on one side of breast. (2,000 - 3,000)

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Hollow carved canvasback drake, Mark McNair, Craddockville, Virginia. Relief wing carving and tack eyes. “McNair” carved in the underside. Original paint that has been aged; a few small dents. (1,500 - 2,000)

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Breast preening black duck, Mark McNair, Craddockville, Virginia. Signed and dated 2009 with “McNair” carved in the underside. Relief wing carving with extended, carved wingtips. Original paint that has been aged; a few tiny dents. (2,000 - 2,500)

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14. Running curlew, Mark McNair, Craddockville, Virginia. On original McNair made base. Carved in the style of the world record setting Massachusetts curlew sold at Guyette & Schmidt, Inc. 1997 decoy auction. Approximately 22” long. Very good and original. (2,000 - 2,500)

14 15. Feeding curlew, Mark McNair, Craddockville, Virginia. Good form. Original paint that has been aged; structurally very good.

Provenance: Jean Warden collection. (1,750 - 2,250)

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Large pair of curlew, Mark McNair, Craddockville, Virginia. Iron bills. Relief wing carving. Approximately 18 1/2” long. One has two piece body construction. On original burl base. Original paint that has been aged; small dents.

Provenance: Jean Warden collection. (2,000 - 2,500)

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Hollow black duck, Mark McNair, Craddockville, Virginia. Carved in the style of Shang Wheeler, Stratford Connecticut. Fine paint detail and slightly turned head. Near mint original paint; numerous small dents, mostly on underside; McNair’s signature has been gouged out of the underside.

Provenance: Connally collection. (1,750 - 2,250)

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Miniatures

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Very rare 1/4 size pair of mallards, George Fredericks, Devant, Louisiana, 2nd quarter 20th century. Both are signed and have relief wing carving. Drake’s bill has been broken off and reattached; minor wear at extremities.

Provenance: O’Key collection.

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Very rare pair of 1/4 size mallards, Tom Fitzpatrick, Delanco, New Jersey, 2nd quarter 20th century. Raised “V” wing carving and fluted tails. Very good and original.

Provenance: O’Key collection.

(800 - 1,200)

Literature: “New Jersey Decoys,” Henry Fleckenstein, Jr., p. 217. (600 - 900) 20.

Two miniatures, Jess Blackstone. A chickadee and robin. Very good and original. (600 - 900)

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Miniature towhee, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts. Crowell’s rectangular stamp is in the underside. Very good and original. (900 - 1,200)

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Fairly large miniature grouse, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts. Approximately 3 1/2” long. Crowell’s rectangular stamp is in the underside. Very slight paint crazing on base and paint flake missing from end of bill, otherwise very good and original. (1,500 - 2,500)

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1/4 size pintail drake, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland. Signed and dated 1957. Approximately 10” long. A few small scrapes, slight separation at neck seam, otherwise very good and original. (650 - 950)

24. Four miniatures, Miles Hancock, Chincoteague, Virginia. A merganser hen and drake, a bluebill hen, and a bufflehead hen. Three are signed. Original and good. (400 - 600) 9

New England George Boyd

1873 - 1941 Seabrook, New Hampshire

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Rigmate pair of mergansers in very rare transitional style, George Boyd, Seabrook, New Hampshire, 1st quarter 20th century. Original paint with minor to moderate wear; hen has had most of the bill and tip of crest replaced by Russ Allen and a few small spots of a professional touchup by him; drake has had a tail chip repair and bill repair by Russ Allen; has been hit by shot and tip of crest is missing; both have cracks in the bodies.

Provenance: Found in a garage in Grand Lakes Stream, Maine in September 2013, along with the George Boyd merganser drake sold in our November 2013 auction.

Literature: “Finely Carved and Nicely Painted,” Jim Cullen, p. 36. 10

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(10,000 - 14,000)

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Canvas over wooden frame Canada goose, George Boyd, Seabrook, New Hampshire. Original paint with good patina and very minor wear; small amount of touchup on top of head; several small holes worn in lower sides of canvas.

Provenance: Connally collection.

Literature: “Finely Carved and Nicely Painted,” Jim Cullen, p. 49. (5,000 - 8,000) 27. Classic Canada goose, Joseph Lincoln, Accord, Massachusetts, 1st quarter 20th century. Original paint with moderate wear; several small cracks; age split in underside; professional touchup to cracks in neck and some worn areas on side and rough spot on edge of bill.

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Provenance: Connally collection. Formerly in the collection of George Ross Starr, Duxbury, Massachusetts. Starr collection stamp on underside. Literature: “The Rare Decoy Collection of George Ross Starr,” Richard Bourne decoy auction, May 1986, lot 64, exact decoy. Professional touchup after purchased at sale. (3,000 - 4,000) 11

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Brant, Joseph Lincoln, Accord, Massachusetts, 1st quarter 20th century. Some original paint, but most has been restored in the Lincoln style; age split along one lower edge; small cracks; lightly hit by shot.

Provenance: Connally collection.

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Unusual oversize black duck, George Boyd, Seabrook, New Hampshire. Oversize black ducks are scarce by Boyd, this one has a slightly turned head. The body is a mix of old paint, some of which may be original; head is mostly repainted a long time ago; several splits in body; two of which appear to have been repaired in the making; small cracks around neck; numerous small dents and chips; wear around bill and tail. (1,200 - 1,500)

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Literature: “Connecticut Decoys,” Henry Chitwood, p. 38. (1,200 - 1,500)

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Oversize eider drake, from Baileys Island, Maine, 1st quarter 20th century. Old in use repaint; end of bill has been broken off and reattached with line showing small chips and cracks in body; hit by shot. (650 - 950)

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Exceptionally well painted black duck, Gus Wilson, South Portland, Maine. Slightly turned and cocked inlet head. Relief wing carving and carved eyes. Exceptionally fine feather paint detail. Near mint original paint; age split in underside. (1,200 - 1,600)

(1,000 - 1,500)

Bluebill drake, Ben Holmes, Stratford, Connecticut, last quarter 19th century. Old in use repaint on black areas and bill, the rest is original with moderate wear; small chip missing under tail; crack in breast; small rough area on one edge of bill.

33. Black duck, Gus Wilson, South Portland, Maine. Slightly turned inlet head, carved eyes, and relief wing carving. Original paint with minor wear; small cracks and dents.

Literature: “New England Decoys,” John and Shirley Delph, p. 25. (900 - 1,200)

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Rare working gull decoy, Wildfowler Decoy Factory, Point Pleasant, New Jersey. “Point Pleasant” stamp in underside. Original paint with a few small rubs and dents. (300 - 400)

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Pair of mallards, Wildfowler Decoy Factory, Old Saybrook, Connecticut. Unstamped. Both have inlet heads. Original paint with good patina and very slight wear; keels have been removed; a few tiny dents. (400 - 600)

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Rigmate pair of mallards, Tuveson Manufacturing Company, St. James, Minnesota, circa 1930s. Original paint with minor wear; small cracks and chips at neck filler.

Literature: Trayor.

“North American Factory Decoys,” Ken (250 - 350)

37. Great horned owl, Herter’s Factory, Waseca, Minnesota. Glass eyes and bear claw bill. Original paint with very minor wear; slight roughness to the top of each horn tuft; a few small dents in top of tail.

Provenance: O’Key collection.

(1,750 - 2,250)

The Ward Brothers Crisfield, Maryland

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1936 model mallard drake, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland. Slightly turned head. Proportedly sold by a sporting goods store in Shreveport, Louisiana in the 1930s. Purchased by a family in Houston, Texas at the time. Rigged but never used. Near mint original paint; hairline crack in bill; flake of original filler missing from top of head; small paint drip at one speculum. (9,000 - 12,000)

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Large pair of canvasbacks, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland, circa 1960. Unsigned. Both have slightly turned heads and good paint detail. Original paint with very slight shrinkage on hen’s head near neck; structurally good.

Provenance: Connally collection.

(4,000 - 6,000)

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Bluebill hen, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland. 1936 model with slightly turned head. Original paint with good detail and moderate wear; paint strengthened on much of head; short crack in back; small cracks in underside.

Literature: “Ward Brothers Decoys,” Ron Gard and Brian McGrath, p. 46. (3,000 - 4,000)

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1948 model balsa Canada goose, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland. Slightly turned cedar head and inserted cedar tail. Painted on underside is “Bob Carson, Made by LT Ward Bro, Crisfield, MD.” Original paint with minor discoloration and wear; varnish on underside; a few small dents; several small spots of old touchup under the tail. (3,500 - 5,500)

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41A. Decorative canvasback drake, Robert McGaw, Havre de Grace, Maryland. On original hardwood base. Head is in rare forward pose. Near mint original paint with good patina; hairline surface crack in one side. (2,000 - 3,000)

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41B. Canvasback drake Robert McGaw, Havre de Grace, Maryland. McGaw brand and original McGaw weight on underside. Very good and original. (1,500 - 2,000) 42. Canvasback drake, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland. 1948 balsa model with slightly turned cedar head and inserted cedar tail. Old repaint in the style of the Ward Brothers; small dents; small crack at neck base. (500 - 800) 43.

1948 model balsa body canvasback, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland. Slightly turned cedar head and

inserted cedar tail. Paint has been restored a long time ago; structurally good. (500 - 800) 44.

Mallard drake, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland. 1948 balsa model. Old repaint appears to be by the Ward Brothers, signed by Lem Ward at a later date; chips missing from neck filler. (500 - 700)

44A. Eight unfinished decoy parts, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland. Six heads and two bodies. Four heads are mounted on hardwood plaque. Original and good. (300 - 500) 17

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Two decoys, Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Maryland. A coot and a black duck. Both are signed in electropen. Both have slightly turned heads. Both are made to sit flat. (500 - 700)

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Large Canada goose by a member of Sterling family, Crisfield, Maryland. Old in use repaint; numerous cracks and age splits; professional repair to a chip in bill. (650 - 950)

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So called “Cleveland” canvasback, last quarter 20th century. Old in use repaint; crack through neck.

Literature: “Decoys of the Mid Atlantic Region,” Henry Fleckenstein, Jr. (650 - 950)

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Large Canada goose, Lloyd Sterling, Crisfield, Maryland. Old in use repaint; numerous cracks and dents. (650 - 950)

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Long narrow black duck from Crisfield, Maryland, 1st quarter 20th century. Approximately 21” in length. Original scratch paint with minor wear on back and head, moderate on sides; separation at body seam. (600 - 900)

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Balsa body Canada goose, Oliver Lawson, Crisfield, Maryland. Slightly turned head. Original paint with minor wear; small dents; small area in one side where filler has come out of a defect in the balsa.

Provenance: Castania collection.

(650 - 950)

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Pintail drake, Lloyd Tyler, Crisfield, Maryland, 2nd quarter 20th century. Quite large, approximately 23” long. Original paint with minor to moderate wear; numerous cracks; vertical split in head and neck. (1,200 - 1,600)

52. Pair of widgeon, Charlie Joiner, Chestertown, Maryland. Signed and dated 1986. Glass eye models. Very good and original. (1,000 - 1,400) 53.

Flat bottom style brant, Charlie Joiner, Chestertown, Maryland. Signed and dated 1985. Glass eye model. Near mint original paint with good detail; structurally excellent. (800 - 1,200)

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Two decoys, Charlie Joiner, Chestertown, Maryland. A redhead drake and canvasback hen. Both are signed. Paint eye models. Small crack in underside of canvasback, otherwise very good and original. (1,000 - 1,400)

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Canvasback drake, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland. 1948 model with balsa body and slightly turned cedar head. Signed on the underside by Lem Ward. Original paint with moderate discoloration and minor wear; small separation and dents in balsa; minor roughness to edges of bill with old touchup in that area; old touchup to black area on edge of breast. (1,500 - 2,000)

56. Pintail drake, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland. 1936 model. Signed and branded “ELW” to for Eben Waterfield. Original paint that has been restored in the Ward Brothers style; repair to a crack in the neck from which some filler has chipped out; age split in underside. (1,000 - 1,400)

Delbert “Cigar” Daisey Chincoteague, Virginia

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Pair of buffleheads, Cigar Daisey, Chincoteague, Virginia. Both are branded and signed. Drake has slightly turned head. Hen is in rare resting pose. Both have wingtip and tail carving. Very good and original. (1,200 - 1,500)

62. Working brant, Cigar Daisey, Chincoteague, Virginia. Branded and signed. Original paint with minor wear; separation at bottom board; small chip has been broken out and reattached of one side of bill. (800 - 1,200)

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Hollow carved black duck, Cigar Daisey, Chincoteague, Virginia. Branded and signed. Relief feather carving. Very good and original. (600 - 900)

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Cork body brant in swimming pose, Cigar Daisey, Chincoteague, Virginia. Signed and dated 1969. Original and good. (400 - 600)

59. Two yellowlegs, Cigar Daisey, Chincoteague, Virginia. Both are branded and signed. Very good and original. (500 - 700)

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Large curlew with slightly turned head, Cigar Daisey, Chincoteague, Virginia. Signed “Cigar” on the underside. Carved in the Cobb Island tradition. Very good and original. (400 - 600)

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Ruddy duck hen and drake, Cigar Daisey, Chincoteague, Virginia. Branded and signed. Drake is in summer plumage. Both have wingtip and tail carving. Very good and original. (950 - 1,250)

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Pair of lesser scaup, Cigar Daisey, Chincoteague, Virginia. Branded and signed. Both have wingtip and tail carving. Very good and original. (1,000 - 1,500)

61. Large black duck, Cigar Daisey, Chincoteague, Virginia. Branded “Cigar”. Original paint with minor wear; structurally good. (600 - 900) 20

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Very rare decorative brant, Cigar Daisey, Chincoteague, Virginia. Branded “Cigar”. Signed, “1st place winner international decoy contest, 1972, Delbert Cigar Daisey”. Hollow carved with slightly turned head and swimming pose. Fine feather carving on most of the decoy with slightly raised primaries and secondaries. Near mint original paint; small paint missing from underside of bill flake; tiny rough spot and hairline crack in one side of bill.

67. Very rare pair of surf scoters, Cigar Daisey, Chincoteague, Virginia. Both are branded and signed. Both have slightly turned heads, as well as detailed wingtip and tail feathering carving. Very good and original. (3,000 - 5,000)

Provenance: Purchased from Daisey from the consignor’s father in the 1970s. (5,000 - 8,000)

Midwest

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Rigmate pair of mallards, Robert Elliston, Bureau, Illinois. Both are branded “HC Gardner” and retain their Elliston weights. Original paint with minor discoloration and wear; a few small dents.

Literature: “Decoys of the Mississippi Flyway,” Alan Haid, p. 78. (3,000 - 4,000)

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Canvasback drake, Bert Graves, Peoria, Illinois. Retains Graves weight. Diver tail. Original paint protected by an old coat of varnish; a few small scuffs and dents. (2,500 - 3,500)

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Pair of black ducks, Ben Schmidt, Detroit, Michigan. Near mint original paint; hairline cracks in necks. (1,000 - 1,500)

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Mallard hen, Ben Schmidt, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1940. Strong feather stamping and carved wings. Very good and original. (500 - 800)

72. Coot, Ben Schmidt, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1940s. Original paint with minor wear; lightly hit by shot. (500 - 800) 73.

Black duck, Ben Schmidt, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1940. Strong feather stamping. Very good and original. (500 - 800)

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Black duck, Ben Schmidt, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1940. Appears to have a head carved by Frank Schmidt. Good feather stamping and wing carving. Fluted tail. Very good and original. (500 - 800)

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Redhead drake, Ben Schmidt, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1940s. Carved and slightly turned head. Carved tail. Original paint; shot scar under chin, otherwise very good and original. (400 - 600)

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Hollow carved goldeneye hen, Captain John Schweikart, Strawberry Island, Michigan, last quarter 19th century. Old repaint; repair to a chip in each side of the tail; small dents. (400 - 600)

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Exceptional preening pintail hen, John McLoughlin, Bordentown, New Jersey. Signed. Carved crossed wingtips and fluted tail. Several small paint flakes missing; tiny chip missing from tip of tail.

Provenance: O’Key collection. (1,250 - 1,750)

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Two greenwing teal hens, Ed Snyder, Birds Landing, California. Both are signed and dated 1972. Both have slightly turned heads. Very good and original.

Provenance: Jean Warden collection. (1,000 - 1,400)

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Hooded merganser hen and drake, Corbin Reed, Cape Charles, Virginia. Both have relief wing carving with extended wingtips. Drake has feet tucked up at sides and is stamped “JC Reed”. Very small dent in side of drake’s head otherwise very good and original.

Provenance: Drake has Levinson collection stamp on underside. (1,000 - 1,400)

80. 2/3 size standing woodcock, Frank Finney, Virginia Beach, Virginia. Finney signature is carved into the base. Exceptionally well made with slightly turned head and detailed feather carving. Base has four leaves carved into it. Very good and original. (1,200 - 1,600)

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81. Carved emperor penguin, Charles Hart, Gloucester, Massachusetts, circa 1930s. Approximately 6 1/2” tall. Original paint with good patina and minor wear; a few tiny dents; wings are a little loose. (2,000 - 3,000)

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Western grebe in summer plumage, Harold Haertel, Dundee, Illinois. Signed and dated 1970. Fine paint detail with slightly turned head. Several tiny paint flakes missing; tiny dent in bill.

Provenance: O’Key collection. Formerly in the collection of Will Pennington and so marked. (1,200 - 1,500)

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Very rare carved mallard candle holder, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts. Base is approximately 6” across and has been carved to fit the 4 1/2” resting mallard drake. Original paint with good patina and virtually no wear; small crack in glass wax catcher. (2,500 - 3,500)

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Canvasback hen, Bob Kerr, Smith Falls, Ontario. Signed and dated 1974. Slightly turned head and fine feather carving detail. Small paint rub on top of head, otherwise very good and original. (600 - 900)

85. Swimming pied billed grebe, Harold Haertel, Dundee, Illinois. Signed “For Will Pennington” and dated 1969. Slightly turned head and good carving detail. Near mint original paint; structurally excellent.

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Provenance: O’Key collection. Formerly in the collection of Will Pennington and so marked. (650 - 950)

Hollow carved ruddy duck hen, Tan Brunett, New Orleans, Louisiana. Carved in the underside is “My first ruddy hen gunner 1/1/1987, Tan. Carved for John Potts.” Fine paint detail with slightly turned head and fluted tail. Excellent and original. (1,200 - 1,600)

87. 1/2 size mallard drake, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland. Cedar construction with lifted wingtips and slightly turned head. Original paint with good detail and very slight wear; minor paint shrinkage on upper breast. (600 - 900)

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Decoratives Ward Brothers

Crisfield, Maryland

The Ward Brothers in their shop

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Exceptional pair of preening bluewing teal with lifted wings, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland. Both are signed and dated 1966. Very good and original.

Provenance: On display at the Ward Museum, Salisbury, Maryland in 1966 and 1967. Literature: “Ward Brothers Decoys,” Ron Gard and Brian McGrath, p. 128. (14,000 - 18,000) 29

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Decorative ruddy duck, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland. Signed and dated 1970. Slightly turned head, fluted tail, and carved wing tips. Near mint original paint; small specks of grey paint on tail; small piece at one side of tail appears to have been broken off and reattached when the decoy was made. (4,000 - 6,000)

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Well carved decorative mallard hen, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland. Signed premier grade and dated 1962. Slightly turned head, raised carved primaries and secondaries and fluted tail. Very good and original. (4,000 - 6,000)

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90A. Rare decorative brant, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland. for my personal friend’s collection, Bill Purnell. Lem Ward 1968”. feather paint and slightly turned head with lifted carved wingtips. with good patina and no wear; structurally excellent.

Signed “Made Finely detailed Original paint (5,000 - 8,000)

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Decorative canvasback hen, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland. Signed “Mammoth canvasback by LT Ward for Norris Pratt collection, 1962.” Carved and lifted primaries and secondaries. Fluted tail. Near mint original paint; paint missing from part of the underside of the tail; this area may have been shaved down a little at a later date, but nothing is missing from the length of the tail. (3,500 - 5,500)

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91A. 1/2 size widgeon drake, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland. Signed and dated 1963. Cedar body with lifted wingtips and turned head. Very small area of paint shrinkage on one lower side. (750 - 1,000)

92. Exceptional full size ruffed grouse, Oliver Lawson, Crisfield, Maryland. Fine feather carving and paint detail with fanned out tail and slightly turned head. Piece was broken out of one side of the tail and professionally reattached by Russ Allen, as well as small piece of crest, otherwise excellent and original. (4,000 - 6,000)

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Carved wooden steamship, Lloyd Tyler, Crisfield, Maryland. Approximately 19 1/2” long with carved pilot house eagle. Carved vents and lights, railings and window frames. Original and good. (800 - 1,200)

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Wooden carved salmon plaque. Appears to be around 30 years old. Mounted on birch bark background with frame. Frame size approximately 27” x 16”. Very good and original. (400 - 600)

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Three copper powder flasks, James Dixon and Sons. All have embossed hunting scenes or hanging game scenes on them. Two have scenes on both sides. Original and good. (500 - 700)

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Three leather shot flasks, last half 19th century. Two have embossed scenes. The plain one has some wear to the leather; others in good condition. (250 - 350)

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Five framed photographs of Bernard Baruch, Hobcaw Barony, Georgetown, South Carolina. Taken in the early 1900s. Also included is a matted photo of the Ward Brothers. Good. (250 - 350)

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Three small totems, British Columbia, circa 1900. Vary in length from 11” to 14 1/2”. One is varnished, the others are in original paint. One has a Hudson Bay Fur Company curio department, Seattle, Washington label on the back. On the two painted ones are a fish and a dog, the other has a man with a cross on forehead and a bear with a paw over one eye. Original paint; chip missing from top of fish’s tail; small chips missing from man’s feet; carved base chipped off one a long time ago.

Provenance: From an estate sale in Florida.

(900 - 1,200)

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Very rare quarter plate ambrotype of a duck hunter, circa 1850. Image shows hunter with gun, flask, dog, shot ducks and decoys. Image good, case fair. (300 - 500)

100. Pheasant whirligig, circa 1930s. Approximately 29” long. Mounted on hardwood banister post. Total height approximately 41”. Repainted as a bald eagle. Small chips and cracks missing; pheasant repainted, post original. (350 - 550)

101 101. Dovetailed sea chest from the mid 1800s. Strap hinges and ditty box. Approximately 31” x 13” x 13”. Original paint with minor wear; a few small scrapes; small piece missing from one end of strap hinge; ditty box lid is missing; inside was lined with a Boston, Massachusetts newspaper a very long time ago. (300 - 500)

New England

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102. Canvasback drake, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts. Early pre brand, circa 1900. Flat bottom style, with slightly turned head, raised crossed wingtips and fluted tail. Old in use repaint; small dents; wear to wood on bottom edges; small crack in underside. (600 - 900) 103. Widgeon drake, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts. Crowell’s oval brand is in the underside. Old overpaint has been taken off showing mostly bare wood, but some original paint; small cracks. (500 - 800) 104. Early, pre brand, pintail drake, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts. Slightly turned and reared back head. Carved, crossed wingtips, fluted tail, and detailed feather carving on back. Paint was restored a long time ago in the Crowell style; structurally good. 36

Provenance: Connally collection.

(1,500 - 2,500)

105. Scoter, Gus Wilson, South Portland, Maine, 1st quarter 20th century. Slightly turned inlet head with carved eyes. Relief wing carving. Appealing old in use repaint; small cracks.

Literature: “New England Decoys,” John and Shirley Delph. (500 - 700)

106. Very rare low head style goldeneye drake, Albert Laing, Stratford, Connecticut, 3rd quarter 19th century. Branded “H. Laing” in underside. Old in use repaint; rough area on tail and bill; wear on top of head.

Provenance: Connally collection.

(650 - 950)

107. Eider drake from Massachusetts, 2nd quarter 20th century. Branded “RB” in underside. Turned head. Appealing old in use repaint with minor wear; reglued crack through neck; with small chips missing; hit by shot.

Provenance: From an estate sale in Florida.

(350 - 550)

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108. Very rare working widgeon hen, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts. Crowell’s rectangular stamp in the underside. Original paint with very minor wear; small shot scar at wingtips; several tiny dents.

Provenance: O’Key collection.

Literature: “New England Decoys,” John and Shirley Delph.

(5,000 - 8,000)

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113 109. Feeding ruddy turnstone carved in the style of Obediah Verity, Mark McNair, Craddockville, Virginia. “McNair” is carved in the underside. Original paint that has been aged. (900 - 1,200) 110. Black duck carved in the Delaware River tradition, Bob White, Tullytown, Pennsylvania. Slightly turned head, carved crossed wingtips, and fluted tail. Bob White weight on underside. Very good and original. (600 - 900) 111.

Pair of widgeon and pair of pintails, Grayson Chesser, Jenkins Bridge, Virginia. Large “C” carved in the underside of each. Near mint original paint; small crack partway through widgeon drake’s bill; very slight separation at pintail drake’s neck seam. (800 - 1,200)

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114 112. Four decoys, Grayson Chesser, Jenkins Bridge, Virginia. Greenwing teal hen and drake and pair of ringbills. Large “C” carved in underside of each. Slight wear and small surface crack on top of greenwing teal hen’s head and crack at neck seat; small amount of paint shrinkage on ringbill hen’s neck seam. (800 - 1,200) 113. Bluewing teal drake, Mark McNair, Craddockville, Virginia. Hollow with head slightly turned and in the swimming pose. Carved separation between wingtips and tail. Paint has been aged to look old. Carved “McNair” in underside. (1,000 - 1,400) 114. Loon, Andre Broussard, St. Andre de LaCalle, Quebec. Covered by varnish that has crazed to give appearance of age. Glass eyes and pad weight on underside. Inlet head. Very good and original. (800 - 1,000)

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115. Hollow carved Canada goose, Cameron McIntyre, New Church, Virginia. Head is in a swimming pose. Raised “V” wingtip carving. Carved in underside is “CTM”. Slight wear, otherwise excellent and original. (3,000 - 4,000)

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Two decoys that are reproductions of Ward Brothers 1936 models, Lou Renieri. Mallard drake and black duck. Both have slightly turned heads. Original paint with minor wear; slight rough area on one edge of black duck’s bill; each has had a signature or initials cut out of the underside at one time. (700 - 900)

117. Pair of wood ducks, George Strunk, Glendora, New Jersey. Both have “G. Strunk” stamped in the weight. Flat bottom style, carved in the Delaware River tradition. Very good and original. (700 - 900)

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118. Pair of wood ducks, Reggie Birch, Chincoteague, Virginia. Both have slightly turned heads. Very good and original. (650 - 950)

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119. Very rare running yellowlegs from North Carolina, circa 1900. Iron bill. Original paint with minor wear on much of the decoy, moderate wear on head and one side; carrying hole through tail is original.

120. Large running plover, Leffert Goldengow Squire, 3rd quarter 19th century. Relief wing carving and shoe button eyes. Approximately 13” long. Original paint with moderate wear; bill may be an old replacement.

Provenance: ASU Art Museum collection. Formerly in the collection of George and Hope Wick. (3,000 - 5,000)

Provenance: ASU Art Museum collection. Formerly in the collection of George and Hope Wick. (6,000 - 9,000)

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Shorebird hunting, circa 1900

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121. Extremely rare, hollow carved “Lumberyard’ yellowlegs with removable dovetailed head, last quarter 19th century. Relief wing carving with extended wingtips. Roman numeral “IV” is carved in the underside. Body halves are joined by small wooden dowels. Original paint with very minor wear; body seam has separated somewhat; five small shot marks on one side.

Provenance: ASU Art Museum collection. Formerly in the collection of George and Hope Wick.

Literature: “Classic New Jersey Decoys,” James Doherty.

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126 122. Root head yellowlegs, from Long Island, New York, 3rd quarter 19th century. Original paint with minor to moderate wear; cracks in neck; thin chip missing from neck base; lightly hit by shot.

125. Black bellied plover, Harry V. Shourds, Tuckerton, New Jersey. Original paint with minor wear; much of the original bill is missing; plug in one side that has raised slightly.

Provenance: From an estate sale in Florida. (900 - 1,200)

123. Preening yellowlegs from the Eastern shore of Virginia, 1st quarter 20th century. Shoe button eyes. Original paint with minor wear; structurally good.

Provenance: Jean Warden collection.

(1,000 - 1,400)

124. Running yellowlegs from Massachusetts, circa 1900. Shoe button eyes. Original paint with minor to moderate wear on most of the decoy, old working touchup on white area of underside; small crack in tail. (1,000 - 1,400)

Provenance: Jean Warden collection. Mackey collection stamp on underside. (1,250 - 1,750)

126. Yellowlegs from Kingston Massachusetts, last quarter 19th century. Relief wing carving. Similar in form of Lothrop Holmes. Original paint with minor discoloration and wear; moderately hit by shot; chip missing from top of tail; bill is a well done replacement. (1,250 - 1,750) 127. Yellowlegs from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, last quarter 19th century. Abstract feather carving on the entire decoy. Similar to the carving on the mergansers from the Tizzer Family rig from Martha’s Vineyard. Original paint with minor wear; mostly on top of head and tail; lightly hit by shot; tiny chip missing from one side of tail. (950 - 1,250)

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128. Running robin snipe, John Haff, Cobb Island, Virginia, last quarter 19th century. Carved eyes. Original paint with subtle feather painting on back and head; minor wear; moderate wear on top of head, the rest of the paint is a second coat; bill appears to be an old replacement.

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Provenance: ASU Art Museum collection. Formerly in the collection of George and Hope Wick. (2,000 - 4,000)

129. Large curlew, Thomas Gelston, Quogue, Long Island, New York, last quarter 19th century. Shoe button eyes. Original paint with minor discoloration and wear; bill is an old replacement.

Provenance: From a hunting rig found in Rhode Island in the 1980s. (3,000 - 5,000)

130. Very rare ruddy turnstone from Toronto Harbor, Ontario, attributed to Harry Townson, last quarter 19th century. Wire legs with thighs. Original paint with minor to moderate wear; bill has been slightly blunted; lightly hit by shot; wire legs have been bent with ends inserted into lower breast so decoy will stand on a shelf.

Provenance: From the Townson family.

(3,000 - 4,000)

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131. Black duck from Cobb Island, Virginia, last quarter 19th century. Inlet head and raised “V” wing carving. Marked Captain Tom Pruitt, Cobb Island, 1860. Body appears to have been made by Nathan Cobb Jr.; head is an old Cobb Island black duck head, but not the original; piece added to neck; small cracks; old in use repaint; some dry rot in underside. (750 - 1,000) 132. Very rare goldeneye drake, Ira Hudson, Chincoteague, Virginia, circa 1920s. Paint has been restored with some old in use paint showing; numerous small cracks. (800 - 1,200) 133. Pair of ruddy ducks, Roy Bull, Cape Charles, Virginia, 3rd quarter 20th century. Drake has slightly turned head. Both have Roy Bull brand in underside. Original paint that has been aged; small amount of paint shrinkage on drake’s breast. (600 - 900) 134. Canada goose, Ira Hudson, Chincoteague, Virginia, circa 1920s. His early three piece body style. Old in use repaint with moderate wear; crack through neck; separation at body seams. (500 - 800) 46

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138 135. Large Canada goose, Ira Hudson, Chincoteague, Virginia. Old in use repaint; filled age split in back; numerous cracks; small area of dry rot in underside; two neck crack repairs; small cut missing from top of head. (400 - 600) 136.

Preening wood duck drake, Reggie Birch, Chincoteague, Virginia. Raised “V’ wing carving with head preening against shoulder. Carved crest. Bottom tip of crest appears to be broken. (400 - 500)

137. Merganser drake, Chincoteague, Virginia, circa 1900. Old repaint appears to be by Doug Jester; roughness to crest; small cracks and chips. (400 - 600) 138.

Working dove decoy from the Eastern Shore of Virginia, 2nd quarter 20th century. Laminated three piece body construction and tack eyes. Original paint with good patina and minor wear; several small dents; small crack through head. (400 - 600)

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139. Balsa body Canada goose, Dave “Umbrella” Watson, Chincoteague, Virginia, 1st quarter 20th century. Slightly turned cedar head. Body halves are joined by three fairly large dowels. Inset rectangular weight. Worn old paint; cracks and dents; wear to balsa at edge of tail.

Literature: “Southern Decoys,” Henry Fleckenstein, Jr. (2,000 - 2,500)

140. Bluebill drake, Cobb Island, Virginia, last quarter 19th century. Raised “V” wing carving and inlet head. Carved eyes. Remnants of the initials “A.F.” are visible on the underside, possibly for Alma Fitchett, Smith Island, Virginia. Worn original paint on much of the decoy, white areas have old in use repaint; numerous cracks and worn area; area of dry rot on back and part of underside; three nails were added to one side to keep the decoy from cracking more a long time ago.

Literature: “Southern Decoys,” Henry Fleckenstein, Jr., p. 169. (2,000 - 3,000)

141. Large Canada goose, Ira Hudson, Chincoteague, Virginia. Most of the decoy was repainted, some original showing with moderate wear; small cracks; age split in underside; minor roughness to tip of bill.

Provenance: Connally collection.

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Black duck, Ira Hudson, Chincoteague Virginia. Round body style. Original paint with minor to moderate shrinkage and wear; reglued crack in bill; small cracks at neck base; working touchup to part of bill and to head near eyes. (1,500 - 2,000)

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143. Brant, Ira Hudson, Chincoteague, Virginia, circa 1920s. Round body style. Original paint on most of the decoy; black on head and breast is working repaint; several cracks and dents. (1,250 - 1,750) 144. Brant, from Cobb Island, Virginia, last quarter 19th century. Inlet head. Old in use repaint; body near neck base was reshaped slightly a very long time ago. (1,250 - 1,750) 47

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145. Oil on board of a brown bear catching salmon, Guy Coheleach. Signed on the front and back. Professionally framed. Image size 6” x 12”. Very good and original. (2,000 - 3,000) 146. Vintage oil on canvas of a hunting dog. In original frame. Frame size approximately 21” x 24”. Paint crazing; one stretched out area near paw; a few dents in frame. (800 - 1,200) 147. Early oil on canvas of hunting dog with shorebird. Professionally framed. Image size approximately 10 1/2” x 13”. Small hole behind dog’s head has been professionally patched with touchup in that area. 48

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Provenance: Ex Russell Aitken collection.

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148. Etching of flying canvasbacks, Roland Clark. Signed. Professionally mounted and framed. Image size approximately 8 1/2” x 10”. Very good and original. (600 - 900) 149. Oil on board of duck hunter setting out decoys, Brett Smith. Signed. Unframed. Image size 15 1/2” x 12”. Painting was used by Ducks Unlimited for a Christmas card. Very good and original.

Literature: “8 Unbelievable Wildfowl Artists,” Garden & Gun Magazine, December 2014, p. 101. (500 - 700)

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150. Well executed watercolor, Milt Weiler. Of hunter setting out decoys from gunning boat, another hunter is in the background. Signed. Professionally double matted and framed. Image size approximately 18” x 25”. Decoys being put out appear to be Delaware river decoys. Excellent and original.

Provenance: From a home in northern New Jersey.

(4,000 - 5,000)

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151. Watercolor of a woodcock flying in the forest, William P. Tyner. Signed. In old wooden frame. Image size approximately 18 x 29”. Painting very good; frame excellent. (1,500 - 2,500)

152. Watercolor of snow geese, David Hagerbaumer. Signed and dated 1983. Professionally matted and framed. Image size approximately 30” x 22”. (1,750 - 2,250)

153 153. ”Startled,” Nandor Horthy. Painting of a dog flushing out a partridge in the woods. Signed “Nandor Horthy”. Image size approximately 9 1/2” x 8”. Professionally matted and framed. Very good and original. (250 - 350)

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154. Very large watercolor of Canada geese, Art Lemay. Unsigned. Professionally matted and framed. Image size approximately 37 1/2” x 51 1/2”. Very good and original. (3,500 - 4,500)

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155. Two watercolors of ducks flying over marsh, David Hagerbaumer. Signed. One is 17 1/2” x 14 1/2”. The other is 21” x 16”. Both are triple matted and framed. Very good and original. (1,100 - 1,500)

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156. Pair of 1/2 size pintails, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland. Signed and dated 1962. Both have slightly turned heads and raised wingtips. Near mint original paint on hen with slight paint shrinkage on one side of the head; drake has paint shrinkage on head and the tip of the tail missing. (1,000 - 1,400)

160. Pair of 1/2 size canvasbacks, Jim Currier, Havre de Grace, Maryland. Very good and original. (350 - 550)

157. 1/3 size swan, Charlie Joiner, Chestertown, Maryland. Signed and dated 2006. Slightly turned head. Very good and original. (650 - 950)

162. Decorative black duck, Ken Harris, Woodville, New York. Layered wingtip carving and fluted tail. Slightly turned head. Harris stamp in underside. Very good and original. (500 - 800)

158. Pair of flying quail, Borrett. Signed. Very good and original. (600 - 900) 159. Pair of 1/2 size mallards, Jim Currier, Havre de Grace, Maryland. Near mint original paint; slight discoloration at knot in underside of drake. (500 - 800)

161. 3/4 size swimming Canada goose, Miles Hancock Chincoteague, Virginia. Signed and dated 1967. Very good and original. (400 - 600)

163. Decorative bluebill drake, Ken Harris, Woodville, New York. Harris brand in underside. Signed and dated 1976. Relief wing carving, slightly turned head, and fluted tail. Small amount of paint missing from bill, otherwise very good and original. (300 - 400)

164. Pair of decorative greenwing teal, Lloyd Johnson, Bayhead, New Jersey. Johnson brand in the underside. Both are signed, and hen is dated 1964. Both have turned heads, raised, carved primaries and secondaries and fluted tails. Very good and original.

Provenance: O’Key collection. (2,000 - 3,000)

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165. Pair of full size carved wooden hanging doves on walnut backboard, Josh Brewer, Delmar, Maryland. Signed and dated 2007. Plaque is approximately 21” long. One foot has been broken off and reattached, otherwise very good and original. (3,500 - 5,500)

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166. Four decorative decoys by various makers. Goldeneye hen by Mark Schultz. Shoveler hen by Jim Sprankle, and a pair of 3/4 size canvasbacks by Deborah Lovelace. All are signed. All are good. (600 - 900)

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Josh Brewer Born in 1982 in Delmar, Maryland, only a few miles from the Ward Museum in Salisbury, Josh recalls spending many hours studying the decoys at the Museum while other boys his age were busy with video games. By the age of 17, he was asked to judge at the World Carving Championships in Ocean City. He has a photo of himself peering intently into a tank of water assessing a floating mallard drake while flanked by fellow judges Sam Dyke and Habbart Dean. Josh has developed his own unique style; many of his carvings are of game birds such as bobwhite, pheasant, doves, and woodcock (as well as ducks). Most are mounted on large oval or rectangular walnut board polished to a high luster. Josh exhibited at only a few shows per year to gain recognition. Like many carvers, his efforts focused mainly on the Waterfowl Festival in Easton, Maryland, a short distance from Josh’s home. His work is marked by superb craftsmanship and attention to anatomical detail. “Joshua Brewer: Carver with a Calling,” Phil Jones, Hunting & Fishing Collectibles, JulyAugust 2011

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167. Pair of hanging full size carved wooden pheasants, Josh Brewer, Delmar, Maryland. Signed. On large walnut backboard, approximately 47” tall. Can be displayed with or without backboard. Exceptional carving detail and paint pattern. Very good and original. Literature: Hunting & Fishing Collectibles, Phil Jones, July-August 2011, p. 43. (8,000 - 12,000)

168. Three carved flying teal mounted on hardwood backboard, Josh Brewer, Delmar, Maryland. Signed. Backboard is approximately 48” long. Fine feather carving and paint detail. Very good and original. (8,000 - 11,000)

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Two well carved English wood pigeons, Trulock & Harris last quarter 19th century. Both have glass eyes and metal bills. Highly detailed feather carving. One with raised wings and the other with extended wingtips. Original paint with good patina and minor wear; crack through the side of one tail; tiny chips; small amount of roughness at wingtips; one with lifted wings has a hairline crack through one wing and a chip missing from each side of tail. Provenance: Jean Warden collection. (2,500 - 3,500)

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170. Miniature pheasant hen, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts. Crowell’s rectangular stamp is in the underside. Tiny chip missing from tip of bill, otherwise very good and original. (1,000 - 1,400)

173. Miniature widgeon drake, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts. Crowell’s rectangular stamp is in the underside. Very slight paint shrinkage on base; otherwise very good and original. (900 - 1,200)

171. Miniature wood duck drake, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts. Crowell’s rectangular stamp is in the base. Very good and original. (1,200 - 1,500)

174. Five plover, Marcel Dufore, Quebec, Canada. Three have carved eyes and in feeding position similar to Verity style. Two have glass eyes and also in Verity school style. Original paint made to look old. (1,200 - 1,500)

172. Miniature bluewing teal drake, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts. Crowell’s rectangular stamp is in the base. Slight paint shrinkage on base, otherwise very good and original. (900 - 1,200) 56

175. Pair of sleeping bluewing teal, Laurent Verdin. Signed. Both have relief wing carving and heads tucked around to side of body. Very good and original. (350 - 450)

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176. Yellowlegs, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit Michigan. Tack eye model circa 1910. Original paint with minor discoloration and wear; a few small dents. (1,500 - 2,500) 177. Yellowlegs, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan. Glass eye model. “W.M. 7/6/57” is written in pencil in the underside. Original paint with minor wear; lightly hit by shot; one eye appears to be a replacement; professional repair by Russ Allen to a small chip in the back and minor roughness to where bill joins head. (1,500 - 2,000)

178. Yellowlegs, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan. Tack eye model, circa 1910. Near mint original paint; a few tiny dents. (1,750 - 2,250) 179. Golden plover, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan. Tack eye model. Original paint with minor wear; significant pitting on bill and one tack eye; one small shot mark and a few tiny dents.

Literature: “Mason Decoys,” Russ Goldberger and Alan Haid. (1,000 - 1,400) 57

Montauk Gun Club - Jack Prentice Owner

Photos counterclockwise: Guide Phineas Dickinson at the Montauk Gun Club. Guide at Montauk Gun Club with string of factory decoys. Jack Prentice and friends on porch of club. Guide setting up shorebird blind near club. Shot birds on porch of club.

The next two lots were given to the consignorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great grandfather, Phineas Dickinson (a guide at the Montauk Gun Club) when Jack Prentice died in 1925.

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179A. Very rare special order black duck, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1910. Oversize with snakey head style. Approximately 20 1/4” long. Original paint with minor wear, moderate wear on underside; old repair with filler to dog chew marks at end of bill with touch up in that area; filled age split in back; small cracks. Provenance: From the hunting rig of Jack Prentice. Used at his hunting camp in Montauk, New York. Consigned by a member of the Dickinson family. Literature: “Mason Decoys,” Russ Goldberger and Alan Haid, p. 136, rigmate. (3,000 - 4,000) 179B. Very rare oversize special order black duck, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1910. Premier grade with snakey head style. Approximately 20” long. Original paint with minor wear; old repair to most of the bill with touchup extending on to the face; small cracks in body; age split in lower side; a few small dents. Provenance: From the hunting rig of Jack Prentice. Used at his hunting camp in Montauk, New York. Consigned by a member of the Dickinson family. (2,500 - 3,500)

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Provenance: Formerly in the collection of William J. Mackey, Mackey collection stamp on underside. (800 - 1,200)

181. Black duck, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan. Challenge grade with original challenge stamp on underside. Two “in factory” cracks in one side; neck filler has been professionally replaced and touched up. (800 - 1,200) 182. Mallard hen, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan. Premier grade, early snakey head style. Original paint with moderate wear; professional tail chip repair; head is a little loose, several small nails have been added to secure it; crack in back. (500 - 700) 60

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183. Greenwing teal drake, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan. Standard grade with glass eyes. Original paint with minor discoloration and wear; small amount of touchup on lower part of the decoy; small dents. (500 - 800) 184. Two bluebill drakes, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan. Challenge grade. Worn original paint with some old touchup; small cracks; eyes are missing; small chip missing from underside of one. (350 - 450) 185. Mallard drake, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan. Premier grade with early snakey head style, circa 1910. Original paint with moderate wear; numerous small dents; crack partway through bill with a small amount of filler and touchup on one side of the crack. (300 - 500)

186. Pair of canvasbacks, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan. Challenge grade. Original paint with minor to moderate discoloration and minor wear; small dents; small chip and crack in underside of hen. (2,500 - 3,500)

186 187. Mallard drake, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan. Early style premier grade. Original paint with very minor discoloration and wear; a few small dents. (2,000 - 3,000)

187 188. Greenwing teal hen, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan. Premier grade with early snakey head style. Original paint with minor wear on most of the decoy; old touchup on part of the back and part of the head; discoloration on breast; several hairline cracks in body; tiny chip missing from tail. (1,200 - 1,500)

188 189. Bluebill drake, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan. Challenge grade. Near mint original paint; in factory crack in back; a few tiny dents. (900 - 1,200)

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194 190. Large black duck, Lynnwood Dudley, circa 1920s. Old in use repaint; small cracks.

Literature: “Gunnin’ Birds,” Kroghie Andresen, p. 73. (650 - 950)

191. Canvasback drake, Sam Smith. Appealing old in use repaint on the white area, the rest appears to be original; long thin chip missing from underside of bill; moderately hit by shot; piece of wood was added to defect in underside when the decoy was made.

Provenance: Branded “W Andecot”. Andecot had a shoe manufacturing company in Rhode Island. And “WC Forbes”, a U.S. ambassador to Japan. Formerly in collection of Joe Lewark, branded “JL”. (1,000 - 1,400) 62

192. Rare canvas over wire frame swan, Mannie Haywood, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. Original paint with minor to moderate wear; several tears in canvas.

Provenance: Castania collection.

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193. Rare swimming brant cast iron sink box decoy from North Carolina, circa 1900. Pitted and worn. (650 - 950) 194. Oversize pintail drake, Ammie Paul, Davis Shore, North Carolina, circa 1930s. Original paint with minor discoloration and wear; moderate wear on breast; crack through neck with small chip missing in back. (650 - 950) 195. Large swan, Cliff Tillett, Wanchese, North Carolina, circa 1970s. Approximately 30” long. Original paint with some patina and no wear; thin crack in back. (650 - 950)

Ned Burgess

1863 - 1956 Churches Island, North Carolina

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196 Detail 196. Very rare bluebill drake, Ned Burgess, Churches Island, North Carolina. Near mint original paint; reglued crack in neck. Provenance: Castania collection. Literature: “Gunnin Birds,” Kroghie Andresen, 157. (2,500 - 3,500)

197. Widgeon drake, Ned Burgess, Churches Island, North Carolina. Very good and original; never weighted.

Literature: “Gunnin’ Birds,” Kroghie Andresen, p. 157. (1,500 - 2,000)

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198. Redhead drake, Robert Morse, Churches Island, North Carolina. Old in use repaint; chip missing from one edge of tail.

202. Canvas over wire frame redhead drake, Mannie Haywood, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. Original paint with minor wear; structurally good.

Provenance: Castania collection.

(650 - 950)

Provenance: Castania collection.

(350 - 450)

199. Two mallards, John Mason, Morehead City, North Carolina. One is 1/2 size. Original paint with minor wear; larger mallard has been planed to sit flat on the underside; small cracks.

203. Black duck, Mannie Haywood, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. Canvas over wire frame. “AT” is carved in the underside. Old in use repaint on head; original paint on body; several tears in canvas.

Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Roy Willis. (500 - 800)

200. Widgeon drake, Ned Burgess, Churches Island, North Carolina. A mixture of worn original paint and worn overpaint; small rough area on end of bill; neck crack repair with some filled chips. (350 - 550) 201. Merganser hen, Eldon Willis, Stacey, North Carolina, circa 1950. Very good and original; never used.

Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Hiram Mayo, Hoboken, North Carolina. (300 - 500) 64

Provenance: Castania collection.

(350 - 450)

204. Balsa coot, Lester Cartwright, Knotts Island, North Carolina, circa 1930s. Original paint with minor wear; a few small dents. Provenance: Castania collection.

(350 - 450)

205. Canvas over wire frame Canada goose, Mannie Haywood, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, circa 1940. Old in use repaint; cracks in head and neck.

Provenance: Castania collection.

(350 - 450)

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206. Rare pair of oversize root head pintails, Ike O’Neil, Ocracoke Island, North Carolina, circa 1900. Old in use repaint with significant wear; head on hen is a replacement; numerous small cracks and small dents.

Literature: “Southern Decoys,” Henry Fleckenstein, Jr., p. 238.

(6,000 - 9,000)

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207. Canvasback drake, John Graham, Charlestown, Maryland, 3rd quarter 19th century. Exceptionally fine form. Old in use repaint; cracks in neck and body.

Literature: “Decoys of the Mid Atlantic Region,” Henry Fleckenstein, Jr. (800 - 1,200)

208. Pair of canvasbacks, Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Maryland. Signed and dated 1948. Hen is in rare sleeping pose. Original paint with minor wear; small cracks and dents; old touchup on part of the underside of the hen. (800 - 1,200) 209. Rare high head oversize model canvasback drake, James Holly, Havre de Grace, Maryland, last quarter 66

19th century. Branded “RM Vandiver”, who was a sink box gunner at that time. Old repaint; cracks and dents. (600 - 900) 210. Pair of widgeon, Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Maryland. Shelf model with flattened underside. Signed and dated 1968. Both have slightly turned heads. Very good and original. (500 - 700) 211. Black duck, James Holly, Havre de Grace, Maryland, last quarter 19th century. Branded “J Pusey”. Old in use repaint; numerous cracks and dents. (500 - 700) 212. Three mallards, Paul Gibson, Havre de Grace, Maryland. Original and good. (350 - 550)

213. Very rare Canada goose, James Holly, Havre de Grace, Maryland, last quarter 19th century. Old repaint on much of the decoy with some original showing; several cracks and dents.

Literature: “Decoys of the Mid Atlantic Region,” Henry Fleckenstein, Jr., p. 86. (3,000 - 5,000)

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214. Very rare redhead hen, John Holly, Havre de Grace, Maryland, 2nd quarter 19th century. From the Carrolls Island Club, brand on underside. Paint has been restored; neck crack repair; weight and tie are replacement. (2,500 - 3,500)

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215. Very rare ruddy duck, George Washington Barnes, Havre de Grace, Maryland, circa 1900. Branded “PK Barnes” for Perry Keenes Barnes. Worn old paint with some original showing; touch up on head; cracks in breast; small crack in top of head.

Provenance: Formerly in the collection of J. Evans McKinney. (3,000 - 5,000)

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216. Three greater yellowlegs from Massachusetts, circa 1900. Somewhat flat sided. Bills are doweled through to back of heads. All have original paint; two have minor discoloration and wear; one has moderate discoloration and wear and has been hit by shot, that one also has minor roughness to tail.

Provenance: From an estate sale in Charlestown, Rhode Island. (2,500 - 3,500)

217. Set of 10 folding tin yellowlegs, attributed to Strator and Sohier, Boston, Massachusetts, last quarter 19th century. In original box with “YL” stenciled on it. With eight original sticks. Original and good. (1,250 - 1,750) 218. Two flattie plover Original paint with minor discoloration and wear; both bills appear to be old replacements.

Provenance: From an estate sale in Charlestown, Rhode Island. (300 - 500) 68

221 219. Black bellied plover from the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Raised “V” wing carving and very slightly turned head. Very appealing old in use repaint; tiny chip missing from underside of bill and near stick hole.

Provenance: Jean Warden collection.

(400 - 600)

220. Factory made golden plover, 1st quarter 20th century. Shoe button eyes. Near mint original paint; structurally very good.

Provenance: Jean Warden collection. Formerly in the collection of William J. Mackey, Mackey collection stamp on underside. (400 - 600)

221. Five folding tin shorebirds, attributed to Strator and Sohier, Boston, Massachusetts. Two yellowlegs and three plover. One plover fair, all the others are original and good. (400 - 600)

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222. Greater yellowlegs from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, last quarter 19th century. Raised, extended wingtips and shoe button eyes. Original paint that has darkened with age; some strengthening to worn area; lightly hit by shot; most of bill is a professional replacement.

Provenance: ASU Art Museum Collection. Formerly in the collection of George and Hope Wick. (800 - 1,200)

223. Roothead yellowlegs from Long Island, New York or North Carolina, last quarter 19th century. Notched tail. Worn old paint; small dents and shot marks. Provenance: ASU Art Museum Collection. Formerly in the collection of George and Hope Wick. (900 - 1,200) 224. Robin snipe form Long Island, New York, last quarter 19th century. Very similar to decoys from the Rodgers Rig. Original paint with minor to moderate wear; bill is an old replacement; very lightly hit by shot.

Provenance: From an estate sale in Florida.

225. Golden plover by a member of the Harris Family, Nantucket, Massachusetts. Two piece body construction. Original paint with moderate wear; small dents and shot marks. (500 - 800) 226. Papier Mache greater yellowlegs from Massachusetts, last quarter 19th century. Wooden bill and shoe button eyes. Original paint with minor discoloration and wear; slight roughness to end of tail.

Provenance: ASU Art Museum Collection. Formerly in the collection of George and Hope Wick. (600 - 900)

227. Curlew from Long Island, New York, last quarter 19th century. Ridged tail and iron nail bill. Appealing old in use repaint; old chip to a fairly large chip in top of head; small cracks.

Provenance: Jean Warden collection.

(600 - 900)

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232 228. Hollow carved black duck, Harry Townson, Toronto, Ontario. His later “lowhead” style, circa 1910. Original paint with minor wear; lightly hit by shot; hairline crack partway through bill.

231. Hollow carved black duck, Harry Townson, Toronto, Ontario. His later “lowhead” style, circa 1910. Original paint with minor wear, mostly on one side; structurally good.

Provenance: From the Townson family.

(1,250 - 1,750)

Provenance: From the Townson family.

(1,200 - 1,600)

229. Hollow carved black duck, Harry Townson, Toronto, Ontario, last quarter 19th century. Loop scratch feather painting. Original paint; moderate wear on body; head and neck has old repaint by Townson; lightly hit by shot.

232. Mallard drake, Harry Townson, Toronto, Ontario. His later “lowhead” style, circa 1910. Signed “HY Townson, 75 George St.” on the underside. Original paint with moderate flaking and wear; lightly hit by shot.

Provenance: From the Townson family.

Literature: Traditions in Wood,” Patsy Fleming, p. 127. (800 - 1,200) 230. Rigmate pair of canvasbacks, Ken Anger, Dunnville, Ontario. Original paint with minor wear and good patina; old repaint on underside; a few small dents.

Provenance: Both are from the George Thompson collection and so marked. (1,200 - 1,500) 70

Provenance: From the Townson family.

(500 - 900)

233. Merganser hen, Captain Stites York, Cape May, New Jersey, 1st quarter 20th century. Branded “PF Rothelle” and “CA Swain”. Original paint with moderate discoloration and wear; slight separation at body seam. Provenance: Ex Morehanson collection. Literature: “New Jersey Decoys,” Henry Fleckenstein Jr. p. 131. (750 - 950)

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234. Swimming brant with open mouth, Hurley Conklin, Manahawkin, New Jersey. Branded “HC” twice and signed. Original paint with very slight shrinkage on lower half; very small dent in back. (300 - 400) 235. Very rare merganser hen, Cleve Dabler, Cape May Courthouse, New Jersey, circa 1920s. Very good original paint; slight wear; structurally excellent.

Provenance: Jean Warden collection.

Literature: “New Jersey Decoys,” Henry Fleckenstein, Jr. (500 - 800)

236. Classic brant, Harry V. Shourds, Tuckerton, New Jersey, 1st quarter 20th century. Branded “Klink”. Paint

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has been restored in Shourds style; structurally good. Provenance: Connally collection. 237.

(650 - 950)

Small Canada goose from Long Island, New York. Cork body and wooden head. Body halves are attached with numerous dowels. Appealing old in use repaint; structurally good. (400 - 600)

238. Two cast iron wing ducks, Long Island, New York, last quarter 19th century. Repainted a couple of times quite a while ago; structurally good. (450 - 650) 239. Harry V. Shourds model brant, Wildfowler Decoy Factory, Point Pleasant, New Jersey. Signed by Charles Birdsall on the underside. Near mint original paint; structurally excellent. (400 - 600) 71

Delbert “Cigar” Daisey Chincoteague, Virginia

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Pair of swimming mallards, Cigar Daisey, Chincoteague, Virginia. Both are branded and signed. Both are hollow carved with relief wingtip carving and fluted tails. Very good and original. (900 - 1,200)

241. Rare hollow carved gadwall hen, Cigar Daisey, Chincoteague, Virginia. Branded and signed, “To Ava Brauer, 1974”. Finely detailed feather carving. Very good and original. (1,250 - 1,750) 242. Pair of buffleheads carved in the style of Ira Hudson, Cigar Daisey, Chincoteague, Virginia. Unsigned. Original paint that has been aged; small cracks and dents.

Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Somers G. Headly, Newark Delaware. “SGH” stamp in underside. (800 - 1,200) 72

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245 243. Pair of cork body brant, Cigar Daisey, Chincoteague, Virginia. One has a slightly turned head. Both are signed, and one is dated 1970. Some cracking to the paint; and the lower sides of one, also at the neck seam; small dent in back. (1,000 - 1,500) 244. Three mallards with cork bodies, Cigar Daisey, Chincoteague, Virginia. All are branded and signed. Two have bottom boards, one does not. Very good and original. (1,000 - 1,500) 245. Three black ducks, Cigar Daisey, Chincoteague, Virginia. Branded and signed. Three different styles. One is hollow with wing and tail carving detail. One is cork with a bottom board. One is cork without a bottom board. Very good and original. (1,200 - 1,600)

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246. Pair of greenwing teal, Lou Renieri, Chincoteague, Virginia. Signed with round wooden label tacked on underside that reads “Greenwing teal working decoy LR”. A few small paint rubs, otherwise very good and original. (500 - 700) 247.

Pair of gunning model buffleheads, Ron Rue, Dorchester County, Maryland. Branded and signed. Very good and original. (650 - 950)

248. Three contemporary decoys. One is carved in the Cobb Island tradition and branded “W”. The other two are carved in the style of William Bowman. Original and good. (500 - 800)

heads. Small paint rub on top of hen’s head, otherwise excellent and original. (250 - 350) 251. Reproduction of a Canada goose by Lee Dudley, Knotts Island, North Carolina, probably by Frank Finney. “LD” carved in the underside. Original paint that has been aged; paint shrinkage on part of the underside; crack through neck.

Provenance: Ex Chincoteague Refuge Museum collection. (300 - 500)

252. Large carved wooden penguin. Approximately 22” tall. Signed “Mark Muniche, 1990.” Small chips missing from feet, otherwise very good and original. (350 - 450)

249. Redhead drake, Cameron McIntyre, New Church, Virginia. Relief wing carving and slightly turned head. Signed and “CM” carved on the underside. Original paint with good patina and slight wear; fairly large crack in underside. (800 - 1,200)

253. Two shorebirds, Michael Johnson. Signed and dated 2003. Sickle billed curlew with a turned head and a yellowlegs. Both have relief wing carving. Original and good. (400 - 600)

250. Pair of greenwing teal, Armand Carney, New Jersey. Signed and dated 1980. Both have slightly turned

254. Pair of buffleheads, Reggie Birch, Chincoteague, Virginia. “R. Birch” carved in undersides. Original paint that has been aged; structurally good. (400 - 600) 73

Maryland

254A

254B 254A. Rare mallard hen, Robert McGaw, Havre de Grace, Maryland. Good scratch feather paint detail. Retains dog bone weight. Original paint with minor wear; structurally good.

Provenance: From an estate sale in Charlestown, Rhode Island. (3,000 - 4,000)

254B. Black duck, Robert McGaw, Havre de Grace, Maryland. Good scratch paint detail. Original paint with minor wear; small crack through neck; retains original weight.

254C

254C. Rare highhead canvasback drake, Sam Barnes, Havre de Grace, Maryland, circa 1900. A little large, 16 1/2” long. Very appealing old in use repaint; lightly hit by shot; worn area on one edge of bill.

Provenance: From an estate sale in Charlestown, Rhode Island. (2,000 - 3,000)

Provenance: From a home in Connecticut.

(400 - 600)

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255. Canvasback drake, John “Daddy” Holly, Havre de Grace, Maryland, 3rd quarter 19th century. Branded “TWLIGHT” twice, also “TB”. Old in use repaint; numerous cracks and a few shot marks; filled area on underside.

Provenance: From a sailing scowl near Havre de Grace in the 1960s. (400 - 600)

256.

Highhead model canvasback, Henry Lockard, Havre de Grace, Maryland, last quarter 19th century. Branded “LD Lumas” and “WIF”. Old in use repaint; numerous cracks.

Literature: “Decoys of the Mid Atlantic Region” Henry Fleckenstein, Jr., p. 112. (400 - 600)

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Pair of buffleheads, Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Maryland. Signed and dated 1967 in electropen. Slightly turned heads. Original paint with slight discoloration and no wear; structurally good. (500 - 700)

260. Pair of mallards, Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Maryland. Signed with electropen. Very good and original. (400 - 600) 261.

Black duck hen and drake, Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Maryland. Signed in electro pen. Original paint with very minor wear; weight has been removed from one, and the area was sealed with varnish; a few small dents. (400 - 600)

257. Pair of mallards, Jim Pierce, Havre de Grace, Maryland. Stamped “JP” in underside. One is signed by the maker. Very good and original. (300 - 400)

262. Rigmate pair of canvasbacks, Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Maryland. Both are signed with electropen. Original paint with minor wear; small cracks. (400 - 600)

258. Three decoys, Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Maryland. Mallard, widgeon hen and canvasback. Original paint with some discoloration and a few scuffs; a few small dents. (500 - 700)

263. Rigmate pair of wood ducks, Bill Collins, Havre de Grace, Maryland. Signed. Both have very slightly turned heads. Traces of an old paper label under hen’s tail, otherwise very good and original. (400 - 600) 75

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264. Rigmate pair of bluebills, Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Maryland. Drake has slightly turned head. Both are signed with electropen. Original paint with very minor discoloration and wear; each has a hairline crack in the underside. (400 - 600) 265. Rigmate pair of goldeneye, Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Maryland. Original paint with minor discoloration and wear; small cracks in bodies; crack in hen’s neck. (350 - 550) 266. Bluebill hen, Charlie Joiner, Chestertown, Maryland. Signed twice and dated circa 1960. Paint eye model. Very good and original. (350 - 450) 267. Canvasback drake, John Glenn, Rock Hall, Maryland. Original paint with minor discoloration and wear; small cracks in neck and lower breast.

Literature: “Decoys of the Mid Atlantic Region,” Henry Fleckenstein, Jr. (350 - 550)

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Oversize canvasback hen, Robert Sellers, Silver Spring, Maryland, 2nd quarter 20th century. Sellers brass tag

under tail. Old in use repaint; lightly hit by shot; small cra cks. (350 - 550) 269. Canvasback drake, Scott Jackson, Charlestown, Maryland, circa 1900. Appealing old in use repaint; small dents and cracks.

Literature: “Decoys of the Mid Atlantic Region,” Henry Fleckenstein, Jr. (350 - 550)

270. Canvasback drake, Robert McGaw, Havre de Grace, Maryland. Appealing old in use repaint; crack in back. (300 - 400) 271. Pair of mallards, Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Maryland. Unsigned. Both have slightly turned heads. Original paint; a few small rubs; filler has popped out of inset of filled nail hole in back of drake’s head. (300 - 400) 272. Pair of bluebills, Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Maryland. Original paint with good patina; a few small dents. (300 - 400)

End of Sale

Anger, Ken............................................................................... 230 Barnes, George Washington �� 215 Barnes, Sam.......................................................................... 254C Birch, Reggie........................................................... 118, 136, 254 Blackstone, Jess......................................................................... 20 Borrett .................................................................................... 158 Boyd, George.................................................................25, 26, 29 Brewer, Josh.............................................................165, 167, 168 Broussard, Andre...................................................................... 114 Brunett, Tan................................................................................ 86 Bull, Roy.................................................................................. 133 Burgess, Ned............................................................ 196, 197, 200 Carney, Armand........................................................................ 250 Cartwright, Lester �� 204 Chesser, Grayson.......................................................... 9, 111, 112 Clark, Roland........................................................................... 148 Coheleach, Guy........................................................................ 145 Collins, Bill.............................................................................. 263 Conklin, Hurley........................................................................ 234 Crowell, Elmer...............................................21, 22, 83, 102-104, 108, 170-173 Currier, Jim....................................................................... 159, 160 Dabler, Cleve............................................................................ 235 Daisey, Cigar......................................................... 57-67, 240-245 Dixon, James.............................................................................. 95 Dudley, Lynnwood �� 190 Dudley, Lee.............................................................................. 251 Dufore, Marcel......................................................................... 174 Elliston, Robert.......................................................................... 68 Finney, Frank......................................................................... 8, 80 Fitzpatrick, Tom �� 19 Fredericks, George �� 18 Gelston, Thomas...................................................................... 129 Gibson, Paul............................................................................. 212 Glenn, John.............................................................................. 267 Graham, John........................................................................... 207 Graves, Bert............................................................................... 69 Haertel, Harold..................................................................... 82, 85 Haff, John................................................................................. 128 Hagerbaumer, David........................................................ 152, 155 Hancock, Miles.................................................................. 24, 161 Harris, Ken....................................................................... 162, 163 Harris Family, ........................................................................ 225 Hart, Charles.............................................................................. 81 Haywood, Mannie............................................192, 202, 203, 205 Herter’s Factory, �� 37 Holly, James............................................................. 209, 211, 213 Holly, John....................................................................... 214, 255 Holmes, Ben............................................................................... 30 Horthy, Nandor......................................................................... 153 Hudson, Ira................................................132, 134, 135, 141-143 Jackson, Scott........................................................................... 269

Johnson, Lloyd......................................................................... 164 Johnson, Michael..................................................................... 253 Joiner, Charlie.......................................................52-54, 157, 266 Kerr, Bob.................................................................................... 84 Laing, Albert............................................................................ 106 Lawson, Oliver..................................................................... 50, 92 Lemay, Art................................................................................ 154 Lincoln, Joseph.................................................................... 27, 28 Lockard, Henry........................................................................ 256 Mason, John............................................................................. 199 Mason Decoy Factory, ��176-189 McGaw, Robert.................................................. 254A, 254B, 270 McIntyre, Cameron.......................................................... 115, 249 McLoughlin, John �� 77 McNair, Mark........................................................10-17, 109, 113 Mitchell, Madison......................................45, 208, 210, 258-262, 264, 265, 271, 272 Morse, Robert........................................................................... 198 O’Niel, Ike............................................................................... 206 Paul, Ammie............................................................................. 194 Pierce, Jim................................................................................ 257 Reed, Corbin.............................................................................. 79 Reneri, Lou............................................................................... 246 Rue, Ron................................................................................... 247 Schmidt, Ben.........................................................................70-75 Schmiedlin, Jim.........................................................................1-3 Schweikart, John �� 76 Sellers, Robert.......................................................................... 268 Shourds, Harry V.............................................................. 125, 236 Smith, Brett.............................................................................. 149 Smith, Sam............................................................................... 191 Snyder, Ed.................................................................................. 78 Squire, Leffert Goldengow �� 120 Sterling, Lloyd........................................................................... 48 Sterling Family .......................................................................... 46 Strator and Sohier .......................................................... 217, 221 Strunk, George......................................................................... 117 Tillett, Cliff............................................................................... 195 Townson, Harry........................................130, 228, 229, 231, 232 Trulock & Harris �� 169 Tuveson Manufacturing Company �� 36 Tyler, Lloyd.......................................................................... 51, 93 Tyner, William.......................................................................... 151 Verdin, Laurent......................................................................... 175 Ward Brothers, ..................................... 23, 38-44, 55, 56, 87-91, 156 Watson, Dave “Umbrella” �� 139 Weiler, Milt.............................................................................. 150 White, Bob........................................................................4-6, 110 Wildfowler Decoy Factory, ��34, 35, 239 Willis, Eldon............................................................................. 201 York, Stites............................................................................... 233

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GUARANTEE ‑ We have made a consistent effort in correctly cataloging and describing the property to be sold. The catalog descriptions are guaranteed for authenticity and condition. Should the need arise, the auctioneer reserves the right to make verbal corrections and provide additional information from the block, at the time of the sale. Absentee bids will not be executed on items that are found to be other than described in the catalog. Since opinions can differ, particularly in the matter of condition, the auctioneer will be sole judge in the matter of refunds. 2. DURATION OF GUARANTEE ‑ Request for refund for items purchased IN PERSON at the auction must be made within 3 days of the sale. If you are an absentee or phone bidder it is your responsibility to examine the lot immediately upon receipt. On items purchased in absentee, the guarantee will end 3 days from the time of delivery. Therefore, all guarantees on items purchased will become null and void 7 calendar days from the date of shipment. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT IF YOU PAY LATE, YOU WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE GUARANTEE. Payment must be postmarked no later than 30 days after the auction. 3. PROTESTED BIDS‑ In case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer is the sole determinant as to whom the successful bidder is, and at his discretion, may reoffer and resell the article in dispute. If a dispute arises after the sale, the auctioneer is sales records shall be conclusive as to whom the purchaser was, and the purchase price. 4. BIDDING- Bidding usually starts below the low estimate and advances in increments of approximately 10% of the opening bid subject to the auctioneer’s discretion. The auctioneer reserves the right, at his sole discretion, to refuse any bids that he deems unreasonable. The minimum bid increment guideline is as follows: $500 to $1000 - $25 $10,000 to $20,000 - $500 $100,000 and above - $2000 $1000 to $10,000 - $100 $20,000 to $100,000 - $1000 5. ABSENTEE BIDS‑ Phone or mail bids, at the discretion of the Auctioneer, will be accepted with a 20% deposit. In such case the bookkeeper will execute such bids competitively. Absentee bids are executed by the bookkeeper on behalf of the bidder in accordance with the bid increment policy shown above. Please review the rules governing both absentee and phone bids in the back of the catalog. 6. TERMS‑ All items are to be paid for in U.S. funds at the day of the auction. No items will be released until they are paid for. Those who have not established an account with us and wish to pay by check, must do so prior to the beginning of the auction, by presenting a current letter of reference from their bank, or by providing references, that are suitable to the Auctioneer. The Auctioneer reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check, until the check has cleared the bank. Phone and absentee bidders ‑ You will be notified one week after the auction of your bids/results. PAYMENT IS DUE UPON RECEIPT. A late charge will be accessed on all balances not paid, at the rate of 12% A.P.R. commencing 30 days after the auction. If any accounts become more than 60 days overdue, the consignor will be given the name of the buyer who is responsible for holding up their funds. Guyette & Deeter will not carry insurance on items that are not paid for within 35 days of the auction. Also, the auctioneer may retain and/or recover the deposit specified as liquidated damages. In addition, the property can be resold at public or private sale without further notice. Any deficiency resulting from such resale shall be paid to the auctioneer by the defaulting buyer, together with all charges, fees, and expenses incurred by such resale, or the enforcement of the obligation hereunder. Buyer agrees to pay all charges and expenses incurred by reason of any breach of the Terms and Conditions of sale, including without limitation, reasonable attorney fees. 7. PAYMENT FOR PURCHASES MAY BE MADE WITH VISA , MASTERCARD, CASH OR CHECK. 8. BUYERS PREMIUM- The buyer’s premium, assessed on each selling lot, is 15% of the hammer price up to and including $1,000,000, plus 10% on any amount in excess of $1,000,000. For payments made using Visa or MasterCard, the buyer’s premium is 18% up to and including $1,000,000, plus 13% on any amount in excess of $1,000,000. 9. TAX ‑ THERE IS A 8.5% SALES TAX IN SOUTH CAROLINA. Tax is waived if buyer presents a valid resale certificate from any state or has purchases shipped out of SOUTH CAROLINA. 10. ACCEPTANCE OF CONDITIONS ‑ Bidding on any articles in this catalog indicates your acceptance of all the above items. 11. BIDDING AGENT RESPONSIBILITY ‑ If you are registering for someone or if you execute a bid for someone else under your number, you are responsible for the settlement of that account. You are also responsible for examining the decoy(s) for your client regarding the guarantee. 12. WITHDRAWAL ‑ We reserve the right to withdraw any property before the sale and shall have no liability whatsoever for such withdrawal. 13. TITLE ‑ Title passes upon the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer. It will then be the responsibility of the buyer to make full payment prior to removing the goods from the premises. Removal is at both the buyer’s risk and expense, and must be made at the conclusion of the sale, unless other arrangements are made with the Guyette & Deeter staff. Any lots we might make arrangements for moving or storing are solely at the risk of the owner, and any damage or loss occurring after the fall of the hammer becomes that of the buyer. 14. LEGAL DISPUTE ‑ Any legal disputes arising from this auction shall be settled in the court system of the State of Maine. UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE - The Maine Uniform Commercial Code, Title II, Section 2328 applies to this auction. THE OFFICE WILL NOT BE OPEN UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTER THE AUCTION.

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ABSENTEE AND PHONE BIDS 1. Absentee bids are a service provided to our customers free of charge. Every effort is made to execute all absentee bids, however, in the event of an error of omission, or failure to properly execute absentee bids, the Auctioneer shall not be held liable. 2. All absentee bids must be accompanied by a 20% deposit, which will be refunded immediately after the auction if your bid is unsuccessful. If your bid is successful, the deposit will be applied to the purchase price and the balance due upon presentation of your bill. All absentee bidders are notified by mail, whether succesful or unsuccesful. 3. Visa and Mastercard numbers can be given in place of a check deposit, if your bid is submitted by phone. Your card number will not be used to make payments for purchases, it is only used as collateral. Your card number will only be used to make payment for purchases if you default on payment. 4. To execute an absentee bid, fill out the enclosed form, listing catalog number, description and your top bid price (not including the 15% buyer’s premium). Send this together with your deposit as soon as possible. If your bids are sent seven days or less prior to the auction, you should call our office three days prior to the auction, to confirm that we have received your bids. If they have not been received at that point in time, we will take your bid over the phone. We cannot guarantee that bids received after the auction has started will be executed. 5. If two or more bids are received on the same item from different people, the bidding will open at the next logical raise above the second highest bid. If two absentee bids are received with the exact same amount, the first one received will take precedence. 6. All bids must be in even dollar amounts. Bids in fractions of dollars will be considered the next lower even dollar amount. 7. Bid increments: The bid increment policy, which also applies to both absentee and phone bidders is listed under “CONDITIONS OF SALE” (item #4), in the front of the catalog. 8. Open bids, bids with no set top amount, or orders to just simply buy the lot, cannot be accepted. You must have a definite top limit before we can execute your bid. Alternatives to this are as follows: a. To bid over the telephone. This can be done by simply sending a 20% deposit for what you wish to bid on the object. This will bind whatever bid amount you wish to bid over the telephone. (NOTE: There are only 7 phone lines into the auction room and phone bids will be handled on a first come, first serve basis.) b. Some bidders concerned that a lot might just go for one bid above their top limit, leave a top bid plus one bid. This works as follows: the top bid submitted might be $1000, but not wishing to lose the lot for simply $25 more, the party might bid $1000 + 1 bid if they definitely don’t want to go over a certain price, they would indicate $1000 +1 ($1,025) (NOTE: One possible problem that occasionally arises with absentee bids is when someone in the audience bids exactly the amount, which you specify is your limit. In such a case, we would not go one extra bid unless your bid sheet indicates plus one bid.). 9. If you are a successful bidder, a bill will be sent one week after the auction. Purchasers should indicate their desired method of shipment, if such is necessary. There is a charge for shipping, labor, materials, and insurance. Shipping is done on a first come, first serve basis, and can take up to 4 weeks. Please note that a certified check, Visa, Mastercard, or any other form of guaranteed funds will expedite shipping. 10. According to UPS regulations, we must now crate all paintings. In addition, for expensive oil paintings and delicate carvings, we need a written statement from the purchaser, assuming the responsibility of pursuing any claims, in the event of damage incurred during shipping. Valuable lots need to be sent 2 day air UPS due to values. Under no circumstances will we be liable for damage to glass or frames, or fragile decoratives, regardless of cause. 11. TERMS — Phone and absentee bidders — You will be notified one week after the auction of your results. Payment is due upon receipt. Interest will be charged on all balances not paid within 30 days after the bill is sent at the rate of 12% APR. If any accounts become more than 60 days overdue, the consignor will be given the name of the buyer who is responsible for holding up their funds. If an account is 75 days overdue, the items may be returned to the consignor and overdue buyer will pay the buyers premium and commission from the sale, if they wish to participate in future Guyette and Deeter auctions. 12. Bidding on any article(s) indicates your acceptance of these terms above. 13. If you would like any additional information on any of the lots, please contact: Gary Guyette at (410) 745-0485 or Jon Deeter at (440) 610-1768. nd

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