July 2026 Decoy and Sporting Art Auction Session

Lot: 302 - Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

Decorative wood duck. Hollow carved with slightly turned head and extended crest. Relief wingtip and tail feather carving. Signed and dated 1960. "SGH" stamped four times on underside. Decoy was made for Somers Headly. Measures 14.25" long.

Lot: 303 - Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

Decorative long-tail duck. Hollow carved in swimming pose. with slightly turned head and deep relief wing carving. Four extended wooden tail sprigs. Signed and dated 1971. Measures 20.5" long.

Lot: 304 - Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

Excellent pair of canvasbacks. Hollow carved open water shooting stool models. Hollow carved with reared back, slightly turned heads, and relief wing carving. Signed and dated 1971 on undersides. Measure 16" and 16.5" long.

Lot: 305 - Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

Pair of red-breasted mergansers. Hollow carved shooting stool models with slightly turned heads. Signed and dated 1966 on the unpainted undersides. Measure 15.75" long.

Lot: 305A - Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

Pintail drake, circa 1940. Made slightly undersized, but in the 1936 model style. Carved from cedar. Slightly turned head.  Measures 13" long.

Lot: 305B - Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

Snow goose. Rare, hollow carved shooting stool decoy. Slightly turned head. Signed and dated 1966 on underside. Measures 18.75" long.

Lot: 306 - Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

Pair of buffleheads. Shooting stool models with slightly turned heads. Signed and dated 1966 on undersides. Measure 10.5" and 11.5" long. 

Lot: 307 - Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

Gull. Hollow carved shooting stool model with slightly turned head and relief wingtip carving. Signed and dated 1968 on underside. Measures 20" long.

Lot: 308 - Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

Pair of bluebills. Shooting stool models with slightly turned heads and wide bill carving. Signed and dated 1972 on underside. Each with a short poem by the maker on underside. Measure 16" long.

Lot: 309 - Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

Pair of goldeneyes. Shooting stool model with slightly turned heads. Signed and dated 1965. Each with a short poem on the underside. Measure 14.5" and 15.5" long.

Lot: 310 - Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

Pair of redheads. Shooting stool models with slightly turned heads. Relief wing carving and thick stipple paint. Signed and dated 1969. Measure 14.5" and 15.5" long.

Lot: 311 - Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

Pair of canvasbacks. Shooting stool models with slightly turned heads. Signed and dated 1974. Poem on underside of drake and short idiom on underside of hen. Measure 16" long.

Lot: 312 - Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

Pair of bluebills. Shooting stool models with slightly turned heads. Signed and dated 1972. Each with a poem by Lem Ward. Measure 15.5" long.

Lot: 313 - Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

Pair of 1/3 size pintails. Balsa bodies with raised wingtips and slightly turned heads. Both are identified and signed on blue painted undersides. Drake is dated 1960. Measure 10.25" and 8.75" long.

Lot: 314 - Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

Pair of 1/3 size mallards. Pine bodies with raised wingtips and slightly turned heads. Identified, signed, and dated 1962 on underside. Measure 8.25" long.

Lot: 315 - Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

Pair of 1/3 size hooded mergansers. Balsa bodies with slightly turned heads. Signed and dated 1950. "SGH" stamped in underside. Measure 7.75" long.

Lot: 315A - Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

Pair of 1/3 size mallards. Balsa bodies with slightly turned heads. Signed on the underside. Measure 8.5" long.

Lot: 315B - Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

1/3 size snow goose. Hard balsa body with slightly turned head. Thick stipple paint on back of head and neck. Signed on the underside. Measures 9.5" long.

Lot: 315C - Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

1/3 size blue goose. Hard balsa body with slightly turned head. Thick stipple paint on back of head and neck. Signed on the underside. Measures 10" long.

Lot: 315D - Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

Pair of 1/3 size widgeon. Balsa bodies with slightly turned heads. Signed on the underside. Measure 7.25" long.

Lot: 315E - Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

Pair of 1/3 size red-breasted mergansers. Balsa bodies with slightly turned heads. Extended crest carving. Identified on the undersides. Measure 8" long.

Lot: 315F - Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

Pair of 1/3 size canvasbacks. Balsa bodies with slightly turned heads and raised wingtips. Identified and signed on the underside. Measure 9" long.

Lot: 316 - Noah Sterling (1884-1954), Crisfield, Maryland.

Rare and important early goldeneye. Wide body with sloped breast and wide paddle tail. Measures 15.5" long.

Lot: 317 - Lloyd Sterling (1880 - 1964), Crisfield, Maryland.

Lowhead black duck. Scratch feather paint detail and large glass eyes. Measures 17.25" long.

Lot: 318 - Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

Widgeon. Circa 1937 with turned head and fancy paint detail. Decoy was repainted by the Ward Brothers in 1967 and signed and dated at that time. Measures 14" long.

Lot: 319 - Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

1936 style black duck. Slightly turned head. Part of underside was planed down and signed and dated 1936 by the makers. Measures 17" long.

Lot: 320 - Travis Ward (1864-1926), Crisfield, Maryland.

Early Canada goose. Scratch feather paint detail and head turned 45 degrees. Typical large tack eyes. Measures 24" long.

Lot: 321 - Lloyd Tyler (1898-1971), Crisfield, Maryland.

Early widgeon. Head is slighty raised. Measures 17" long.

Lot: 322 - Lloyd Tyler (1898-1971), Crisfield, Maryland.

Large pintail. Slighty turned head. Measures 22.5" long.

Lot: 323 - Oliver Lawson (b.1938), Crisfield, Maryland.

Excellent flying pintail. Signed and dated 1959 at a later date on back of plaque. Balsa body and wings with excellent paint detail. Measures 22" long, with a 19.5" wingspan.

Lot: 324 - Oliver Lawson (b.1938), Crisfield, Maryland.

Early working pair of mallards. Balsa body with slightly turned head and inserted cedar tail. Signed and dated 1957 on underside. Measures 15.25" and 16" long. 

Lot: 325 - Oliver Lawson (b.1938), Crisfield, Maryland.

Early working widgeon. Balsa body with slightly turned head and inserted cedar tail. Signed and dated 1963 at a later date. Measures 14.25" long.

Lot: 326 - Oliver Lawson (b.1938), Crisfield, Maryland.

Early working black duck. Balsa body with slightly turned head and inserted cedar tail. Signed and dated 1957. Measures 16" long.

Lot: 327 - Oliver Lawson (b.1938), Crisfield, Maryland.

Shoveler pair. Both signed and dated 1981. Measure 15" long.

Lot: 328 - Oliver Lawson (b.1938), Crisfield, Maryland.

Pair of canvasbacks with turned heads and great stipple painting. Signed and dated 1985 with "L" carved in underside. Drake measures 15".

Lot: 329 - Charlie Joiner (1921-2015), Chestertown, Maryland.

Pair of goldeneye. Flat bottom style with slightly turned heads. Signed and dated 1967. Measure 15" long.

Lot: 330 - Charlie Joiner (1921-2015), Chestertown, Maryland.

Pair of canvasbacks. Measure 16" long.

Lot: 331 - Charlie Joiner (1921-2015), Chestertown, Maryland.

Pair of bluebills. Thick stipple paint on backs. Measure 14.5" long.

Lot: 332 - Charlie Joiner (1921-2015), Chestertown, Maryland.

Pair of miniature goldeneye. Balsa body with slightly turned heads and raised wingtips. Identified, signed, and dated 1962.  Measure 7.75" long.

Lot: 333 - Charlie Joiner (1921-2015), Chestertown, Maryland.

Pair of miniature bluebills. Balsa body with slightly turned heads and raised wingtips. Identified, signed, and dated 1962. Measure 7.75" long.

Lot: 334 - Charlie Joiner (1921-2015), Chestertown, Maryland.

Pair of miniature canvasbacks. Balsa body with slightly turned heads and raised wingtips. Maker's early ink stamp on underside. Measure 9" long.

Lot: 335 - Charlie Joiner (1921-2015), Chestertown, Maryland.

Miniature Canada goose. Balsa body with slightly turned head. Identified, signed, and dated 1962. Measures 8.5" long.

Lot: 335A - Jim Schmiedlin (1945-2015), Bradfordwoods, Pennsylvania.

Hooded merganser. Hollow carved with slightly turned head and extended crest. Relief wingtip carving. Maker's Reward for Return label and "JAS" brand on underside. Dated 10/90. Measures 17.25" long.

Lot: 336 - Jim Schmiedlin (1945-2015), Bradfordwoods, Pennsylvania.

Hooded merganser hen. Hollow carved with slightly turned head and extended crest. Relief wingtip and tail feather carving. Maker's Reward for Return label and "JAS" brand on underside. Dated 10/90. Measures 16.75" long.

Lot: 337 - Jim Schmiedlin (1945-2015), Bradfordwoods, Pennsylvania.

Bluewing teal. Hollow carved with slightly turned head and relief feather carving. Maker's Reward for Return label and "JAS" brand on underside. Dated 10/88. Measures 14.25" long.

Lot: 338 - Jim Schmiedlin (1945-2015), Bradfordwoods, Pennsylvania.

Gadwall. Head is tucked and slightly turned. Deep relief wingtip and tail feather carving. "JAS" brand and Schmiedlin collection ink stamp on underside. Identified, signed, and dated 1983. Measures 14" long.

Lot: 339 - Jim Schmiedlin (1945-2015), Bradfordwoods, Pennsylvania.

Bluebill. Hollow carved with slightly turned head and relief wingtip carving. Maker's Reward for Return label and "JAS" brand on underside. Also with Schmiedlin Collection ink stamp on underside. Dated 2011. Keel was removed. Measures 14.75" long.

Lot: 340 - Leo McIntosh (1953-2007), Adams, New York.

Excellent pair of pintails. Slightly turned heads with very detailed bill carving and comb feather paint detail on drake. Signed and dated 1995 on undersides. Measure 16.25" and 17.5" long.

Lot: 341 - Marty Hanson (b. 1965), Hayward, Wisconsin.

Canada goose. Hollow carved with slightly turned high head pose. Relief wingtip carving. Maker's ink stamp and signature on underside. Measures 22.5" long.

Lot: 342 - Marty Hanson (b. 1965), Hayward, Wisconsin.

Pintail. Hollow carved with head turned 90 degrees. Maker's ink stamp on underside. Measures 17.5" long.

Lot: 343 - Marty Hanson (b. 1965), Hayward, Wisconsin.

Pair of redheads. Solid body with slight relief wingtip carving. Signed and dated 1994. Also with maker's ink stamp on underside. Measure 15" long.

Lot: 344 - Rich Moretz, Havre de Grace, Maryland

Whimsicle bird tree carving with pair of blue jays in bent wood tree. Feeding a nest of five young jays. Mounted to decorative turned base with "RM" carved in underside. Stands 20" tall.

Lot: 345 - Rich Moretz, Havre de Grace, Maryland

Relief wall plaque carving. In the tradition of Cudon. "RM" carved in back side. Measures 11.25" x 60".

Lot: 346 - Tan Brunet (1938-2019), Galliano, Louisiana.

Mallard drake. Signed on underside "Merry Christmas. Beryl Anthony Sr. from Beryl Jr.  by Tan Brunet. 12/25/86." Raised, carved crossed wingtips with carved curlycue tail. Surface is textured to create a soft realistic look. Head is slightly turned. 

Lot: 347 - Jett Brunet (b.1964), Galliano, Louisiana.

Canvasback drake. Signed and dated 10/7/84 on underside. Turned head with crossed raised wingtips. Extended tail. Feather carved to create a soft texture. Measures 13.5" long.

Lot: 348 - Jude Brunet (b1969), Galliano, Louisiana.

Greenwing teal with turned preening posture. Raised wings and delicately carved tail. Surface is feather caved to create a soft texture. Underside reads "2000. Louisiana duck stamp edition." Signed "Jude Brunet. Ducks Unlimited 15/15. event Merhaanides original." 

Lot: 349 - Tan Brunet (1938-2019), Galliano, Louisiana.

Decorative canvasback. Deep relief wing carving and raised wingtips. Slightly turned head with excellent bill and feather carving. Inscription on underside for the collection of Fred Raymon and dated 9/15/1989. Measures 13.5" long.

Lot: 350 - Steve Weaver (b.1950), Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

Miniature great horned owl. Slightly turned head and deep relief wing carving. Maker's initials carved in base. Identified, signed, and titled "In the Still of the Night" on the underside. Measures 8" tall including base. 

Lot: 351 - Steve Weaver (b.1950), Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

One of approximately 8 sets of carved Christmas tree ornament birds. Different species with brass hanging hooks. Many with dropped wing carving. All initialed and dated with the year that that bird was gifted. Measure from 2.25" to 3.5" long.

Lot: 352 - Steve Weaver (b.1950), Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

Miniature kestrel. Standing on perch with one foot tucked in to feathers. Deep relief wing carving and slightly turned head. Maker's initials and carved wooden feather on base. Signed and titled "Commanding Vantage Point" on underside. Bird measures 4" long, carving stands 9" tall with base.

Lot: 353 - Steve Weaver (b.1950), Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

Full size black-capped chickadee. Plump bird with slightly turned head and relief crossed wingtips. Highly detailed feather carving. Signed and identified on underside. Bird measures 4.5" long, carving stands 9" tall with base.

Lot: 354 - Earl Federine (1928 - 2015), Cut Off, Louisiana.

Decorative bluewing teal. Slightly turned head and raised wingtips. Painted scene of a flying bluewing teal hen on underside. Maker's initials and '89 on underside. Measures 11" long.

Lot: 355 - Gary Eigenberger (b. 1960), Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Decorative cedar waxwing with raised wingtips and detailed feather carving. Identified, signed, and dated 9/00 on the underside. Measures 6" long, stands 14" tall.

Lot: 356 - Gary Eigenberger (b. 1960), Wisconsin.

Pair of miniature decorative hooded warblers on a tree branch, wooden base with carved leaves on top. Measures 16.5" tall and 8" wide between branches. Signed and dated 2003 on the underside. 

Lot: 357 - Dick Bonner, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Excellent decorative ruffed grouse on carved birch bark base. Head turned 90 degrees and one leg lifted. Dropped wing carving and highly detailed feather carving. Signed and dated 2000 on underside. Grouse measure 12" long.

Lot: 358 - Dick Bonner, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Highly decorative and impressive pair of mallards. Both are dated 2002 on the underside. Drake is mounted, standing on wooden base with highly detailed feet and inserted legs. This decoy is made at the highest level of competition at all respects. Measures 13" tall.  Hen with turned head, raised, ruffled feathers. 

Lot: 358A - Wendell Gilley (1904-1983), South West Harbor, Maine.

Full size oriole. Deep relief wing carving and dropped wingtips. "Gilley" painted on top of base. Maker's ink stamp on underside. Bird measures 7.5" long, 9.25" tall including base.

Lot: 358B - Wendell Gilley (1904-1983), South West Harbor, Maine.

Pair of chickadees. Relief wing carving. Maker's ink stamp on underside. "Gilley" painted on top of base. Birds measures 3.25" and 4.25" long.

Lot: 358C - Wendell Gilley (1904-1983), South West Harbor, Maine.

Miniature pintail. Slightly turned head. Measures 6.5" long.

Lot: 358D - Wendell Gilley (1904-1983), South West Harbor, Maine.

Miniature semi palmated plover. Standing on one leg. Identified on underside of base. Measures 3" long.

Lot: 359 - Grayson Chesser (b. 1947), Jenkins Bridge, Virginia.

Curlew on wooden base with split tail carving and glass eyes. Makers "C" carved in underside. Measures 19" long. Fredrick Raymond Collection

Lot: 360 - Grayson Chesser (b. 1947), Jenkins Bridge, Virginia.

Excellent pair of flying pintails. Outstretched wings with relief wing and tail feather carving. Drake with extended tail sprig. "C" carved on the back of each. Measure 29" and 23" long, 25" wingspan.

Lot: 361 - Mike Borrett, (b.1960), Madison, Wisconsin.

Flying pintail. Applied wings and feet. Relief wing and tail feather carving. "Borret 01" carved in back. Applied lead tail sprig. Measures 26" long, with a 18" wingspan.

Lot: 362 - Mike Borrett, (b.1960), Madison, Wisconsin.

Pair of flying cinnamon teal. Outstretched wings with relief feather carving. Maker's name carved in back of wing. Measure 16" long, with 17" wingspans.

Lot: 363 - Mike Borrett, (b.1960), Madison, Wisconsin.

Pair of flying canvasbacks. Outstretched wings with relief feather carving. Maker's name carved in back of wing. Measure 18" and 21" long, with 23" wingspans.

Lot: 364 - Mike Borrett, (b.1960), Madison, Wisconsin.

Pair of flying pintails. Outstretched wings with relief feather carving. "Borrett" carved on back of wings. Drake with inserted metal tail sprig. Measure 21" and 24" long, with 23.5" wingspan.

Lot: 365 - Mike Borrett, (b.1960), Madison, Wisconsin.

Rare flying Canada goose. Applied wings and feet. Open bill with carved tongue. "Borret 01" carved on back of wing. Carved wooden bird band on one leg. Measures 32" long, with a 25" wingspan.

Lot: 366 - Mike Borrett, (b.1960), Madison, Wisconsin.

Flying speckled bellied goose. Applied wings and feet. Relief wing and tail feather carving. "Borret 00" carved in back. Measures 25.5" long. with a 20.25" wingspan.

Lot: 367 - Mike Borrett, (b.1960), Madison, Wisconsin.

Very large full body musky. Full round hollow carved body. Deep relief gill carving and open mouth. applied teeth and wooden fins. Maker's name carved in one side. Measures 51" long.

Lot: 368 - Mike Borrett, (b.1960), Madison, Wisconsin.

Very large catfish. Full round hollow carved body. Deep relief gill carving and applied leather whiskers. Measures 36" long, 11" wide at pectoral fins.

Lot: 369 - Mike Borrett, (b.1960), Madison, Wisconsin.

Large full body walleye. Deep relief gill carving and open mouth. Signed on the back of board. Measures 26" long, 4.5" wide. 

Lot: 370 - Bert Graves (1880-1956), Peoria, Illinois.

Near mint mallard hen. Hollow carved with thin neck style and head cocked slightly to one side. Retains the original Graves weight. Measures 17" long.

Lot: 371 - Very rare pintail from the Carriage House rig, Lacon, Illinois, circa 1890.

Hollow carved with turned head and relief wing carving. Measure 15.5"  long.

Lot: 372 - Very rare mallard hen from the Carriage House rig, Lacon, Illinois, circa 1890.

Hollow carved with turned head and relief wing carving. Measure 15.5" long.

Lot: 373 - Rare Carriage House redhead, Lacon, Illinois, circa 1890.

Hollow carved with relief win carving. Slightly turned, reared back head. Donal O'Brien Jr collection ink stamp on underside. Measures 12.75" long.

Lot: 374 - Robert Elliston (1849-1915), Bureau, Illinois.

Mallard. Hollow carved comb feather paint detail. "W.H. Dupee" branded in underside. Retains the original Elliston weight. Measures 16.5" long.

Lot: 375 - Robert Elliston (1849-1915), Bureau, Illinois.

Mallard hen. Hollow carved. "W.H. Dupee" branded in underside. Retains the original Elliston weight. Measures 17.5" long.

Lot: 376 - Charles Walker (1873-1954), Princeton, Illinois.

Mallard. Hollow carved with slightly turned head and relief wing carving. 28 stenciled on underside for the rig of Merle Brown and Tad Vance. Measures 16.5” long.

Lot: 377 - Bert Graves (1880-1956), Peoria, Illinois.

Rare swimming mallard hen. Hollow carved with slightly forward head pose. Measures 17" long.

Lot: 378 - Bert Graves (1880-1956), Peoria, Illinois.

Rigmate pair of mallards. Hollow carved with comb feather paint detail on sides of drake. Both stenciled "D.F. Rice". Both retain the original Graves weight. Measures 17"  long.

Lot: 379 - Otto Garren (1890-1968) Canton, Illinois.

Pair of wood ducks. Hollow carved with exaggerated extended crests and scratch feather paint detail. Measure 12.75" long.

Lot: 380 - Robert Elliston (1849-1915), Bureau, Illinois.

Pintail. Hollow carved with comb feather paint detail. Branded "H.C. Gardner". Retains the original Ellsiton weight. Measures 17.5" long.

Lot: 381 - Charles Perdew (1874-1963), Henry, Illinois.

Pintail. Hollow carved with slightly turned head and comb feather paint detail. Retains the original Perdew weight. Measures 16" long.

Lot: 382 - Fred Allen (1838–1912), Monmouth, Illinois.

Mallard. Hollow carved with slightly turned head. Measures 14.75" long.

Lot: 383 - Henry Schlottman, Pekin, Illinois, Circa 1930

Hollow carved Mallard.  Measures 17" long. 

Lot: 384 - Bert Graves (1880-1956), Peoria, Illinois.

Canvasback. Hollow carved with comb feather paint detail. Retains the original Graves weight. Measures 17.25" long.

Lot: 385 - Stephen Lane (1843-1900), Lacon, Illinois.

Mallard. Hollow carved. Measures 16" long.

Lot: 386 - Charles Perdew (1874-1963), Henry, Illinois.

Hollow carved crow. Three piece vertically laminated body. Metal legs glued in to modern pine base. Measures 15.5" long.

Lot: 387 - Leonard Doren (1895-1965), Pekin, Illinois.

Owl. Balsa body with deep relief face carving and applied wooden perch with painted feet. Stands 18.5" tall including base.

Lot: 388 - Owen Gromme (1896-1991), Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Canada goose. Four piece hollow carved body with deep relief wing carving and upright head pose. Measures 24.5" long.

Lot: 389 - Ferd Homme (1901-1963) Stoughton, Wisconsin.

Sleeping black duck. Hollow carved with deep relief wingtip carving. Maker's name painted on underside. Measures 15.5" long.

Lot: 390 - Joseph Sieger (1871-1959), Tustin, Wisconsin.

High head canvasback. Hollow carved. Measures 16.5" long.

Lot: 391 - Gus Moak (1852-1942), Tustin, Wisconsin.

Canvasback. Hollow carved with slightly turned head. "D" painted on underside. Measures 17.75" long.

Lot: 392 - William Schultz (1923-2009), Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Pair of pintails. Relief wing carving and slightly turned heads. Both identified, signed, and dated 1966. Measure 15.5" and 20" long.

Lot: 393 - Early flying mallard hen decoy from Wisconsin.

Applied wings. Inserted metal stick hole lining. Measures 22.5" long, with a 30" wingspan.

Lot: 394 - Harry M. Shourds (1890-1943), Ocean City, New Jersey.

Merganser hen. Hollow carved with tack eyes and extended crest carving. Branded "I.A. Powell" twice on underside. Also with "P" branded in underside. Measures 16.5" long.

Lot: 395 - Harry M. Shourds (1890-1943), Ocean City, New Jersey.

Excellent black duck. Hollow carved with tack eyes and scratch feather paint detail. Measures 16.5" long.

Lot: 396 - Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920), Tuckerton, New Jersey.

Brant. Hollow carved with tack eyes and inlaid lead weight. Measures 16.5" long.

Lot: 397 - Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920), Tuckerton, New Jersey.

Bluebill. Hollow carved with inlaid lead weight. Measures 14.75" long.

Lot: 398 - Stanley Grant (1877 - 1953), Barnegat, New Jersey.

Excellent black duck. Hollow carved with inlaid lead weight. Measures 16.5" long.

Lot: 399 - Thomas Robinson (1866-1939), South Seaville, New Jersey.

Merganser hen. Hollow carved with tack eyes and extended tines of crest. Measures 14" long.

Lot: 400 - John "Jack" Updike (1886-1955), Wading River, New Jersey.

Black duck. Hollow carved with inlaid lead weight on underside. Measures 16" long.

Lot: 401 - Bradford Salmons, Mayetta, New Jersey.

Black duck. Hollow carved with raised extended wingtips. Hillman collection ink stamp on underside. Measures 18" long.

Lot: 401A - John Horn, New Gretna, New Jersey.

Pair of mergansers. Hollow carved with extended crest. "SGH" stamped in the undersides. Drake with ink stamp from the Noyes Museum, exhibited 7/10/87. Measure 17" and 18" long.

Lot: 402 - Jack Inman, Bay Head, New Jersey, circa 1880.

Early red-breasted merganser. Hollow carved with relief wingtip carving and extended crest. Measures 15.5" long.

Lot: 403 - Rare preening black duck from New Jersey.

Hollow carved with inlaid lead weight. "FS" carved twice in underside. Measures 15" long.

Lot: 404 - Jay C. Parker (1882-1967), Parkertown, New Jersey.

Set of three rigmate Canada geese in different head poses. Hollow carved with detailed feather paint on backs and sides. Measure from 22" to 26.5" long.

Lot: 405 - Clark Madera (1883-1953), Pitman, New Jersey.

Rigmate pair of pintails. Hollow carved. Measure 16.75" long.

Lot: 406 - Attributed to Harry Mitchell Shourds, Ocean City, New Jersey.

Early plaque with mounted miniature Canada geese. Geese are 9.25" long, plaque measures 31" long.

Lot: 407 - Levi Rhodes Truex (1860-1934), Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Black bellied plover. Tiny bead eyes. Measures 9.25" long.

Lot: 408 - Levi Rhodes Truex (1860-1934), Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Yellowlegs. Tiny bead eyes. Measures 10.25" long.

Lot: 409 - Rare Hudsonian godwit from New Jersey, circa 1900.

Large two-piece shorebird with tack eyes and Mackey collection ink stamp on underside. Measures 20.5" long.

Lot: 410 - Daniel Lake Leeds, (1852-1922), Pleasantville, New Jersey.

Curlew. Relief wing carving and tack eyes. Measures 15.25" long.

Lot: 411 - Three shorebirds, New Jersey.

Dowitcher from New Jersey, circa 1900. Measures 10.75” long with original paint that has darkened with age; very minor flaking and wear; bill is a professional replacement. Lesser yellowlegs by Taylor Johnson, Point Pleasant, New Jersey. Measures 9.75” long with original paint with very minor wear; bill is a professional replacement. A second lesser yellowlegs by Taylor Johnson. Measures 9.75” long with original paint on the light areas; brown appears to be an early second coat with minor wear; appealing twine neck crack repair around neck; bill was cracked off and reset off of center; minor roughness in one side.

Lot: 412 - Sam Hutchins, Jones Falls, Ontario.

Rare hooded merganser hen. Deep relief wing carving and extended crest. Maker's typical cross hatch feather carving detail. "Kangas" branded in underside. Measures 11" long.

Lot: 412A - Sam Hutchins, Jones Falls, Ontario.

Rare hooded merganser. Deep relief wing carving and exaggerated extended crest. Maker's typical cross hatch feather carved detail. Measures 12" long.

Lot: 413 - John R. Wells (1861-1953), Toronto, Ontario.

Rare mallard. Thinly hollowed with .25" bottom board and excellent head carving. Measures 17" long.

Lot: 414 - William Loney (1878-1956), South Marysburg, Ontario.

Bluewing teal hen. Scratch feather paint detail on head and neck. Excellent form. Measures 11.25" long.

Lot: 415 - Appealing pintail from a member of the Reeves family.

Thinly hollowed with .25" bottom board and tack eyes. "J.S.Whms" and "DS" branded on underside. Measures 15" long.

Lot: 416 - Thomas Chambers (1860-1948), Toronto, Ontario.

Excellent canvasback. Hollow carved short body style with fine comb feather paint detail. Measures 15.25" long.

Lot: 417 - Thomas Chambers (1860-1948), Toronto, Ontario.

Pair of long body style canvasbacks. Hollow carved with .25" bottom boards and fine comb feather paint detail. "P.H.D." branded in underside of drake. Also stenciled "P.H.Deming". Measure 17" long.

Lot: 418 - George Warin (1830-1904), Toronto, Ontario.

Redhead. Solid body with "JL Rhoades" painted on underside. Measures 14.5" long.

Lot: 419 - Gorsline family, Demorestville, Prince Edward County, Ontario.

Black duck. Thinly hollowed with scratch feather paint detail on head and neck. Measures 17.5" long.

Lot: 420 - Nicely carved black duck from Ontario.

Two piece body with excellent head carving. Made by the same maker as the famous stickup wood ducks from Ontario. Measures 15.5"  long.

Lot: 421 - D.K. Nichol, Smith Falls, Ontario.

Black duck, circa 1900. Impressive wing, tail, and side pocket carving. Hollowed from underside with bottom board which reads "Black duck made by DK Nichol about 1900 Smith Falls, Ontario". This decoy was restored by DW Nichol in the 60's from the collection of George Thompson 1984.  Measures 16" long.

Lot: 422 - David W. Nichol (1890-1977), Smith Falls, Ontario.

Pair of wood ducks. Relief wing and tail feather carving. Both with extended crests. Measures 13.5" long

Lot: 423 - Ken Anger (1905-1961), Dunnville, Ontario.

Pintail. Relief wing and incised feather carving. Comb feather paint detail. Does not appear to have been rigged or weighted. Measures 16" long.

Lot: 424 - Ken Anger (1905-1961), Dunnville, Ontario.

Canvasback hen and drake. Hollow carved with relief wing and incised feather carving. Measure 16.25" long.

Lot: 425 - Ken Anger (1905-1961), Dunnville, Ontario.

Pair of mallards with relief wing and incised feather carving. Measure 16" long.

Lot: 427 - John R. Wells (1861-1953), Toronto, Ontario.

Pair of canvasbacks. Solid body style. Measure 17" long.

Lot: 428 - Frank Dolsen (1900-1981), Lake St. Clair, Ontario.

Canvasback hen. Maker's conjoined initials carved in underside. Measures 15" long.

Lot: 429 - Pair of mergansers from Nova Scotia.

Drake with extended crest. Measure 18" and 19" long.

Lot: 430 - Canvasback from Southwestern Ontario.

Hollow carved with .25" bottom board and comb feather paint detail. Measures 17" long.

Lot: 431 - Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.

Canada goose. Decoy was hollow carved from the underside and has removable head. Relief feather carving. Measures 22" long.

Lot: 432 - Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.

Pair of mallards. Relief wing and incised feather carving. Both with slightly turned heads. Measure 17.5" long.

Lot: 433 - Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.

Rare pair of 3/4 size mallards. Relief wingtip and incised feather carving. Drake with slightly turned head. Measure 12" and 13" long.

Lot: 434 - Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.

Pair of pintails. Relief wing and incised feather carving. Len Carnaghi collection ink stamp on undersides. Measure 16.5" long.

Lot: 435 - Ferdinand Bach (1888-1967), Detroit, Michigan.

Pair of 1/3 size canvasbacks. Tucked and slightly turned heads. Relief wingtip and tail feather carving. Measure 9.5" long.

Lot: 436 - Tom Schroeder (1886-1976), Detroit, Michigan.

1/3 size goldeneye. Tucked head and relief wingtip carving. Measures 7" long.

Lot: 437 - Tom Schroeder (1886-1976), Detroit, Michigan.

1/3 size bluebill. Slightly turned head and relief wingtip carving. Measures 6.75" long.

Lot: 438 - Tom Schroeder (1886-1976), Detroit, Michigan.

1/3 size greenwing teal. Tucked head and relief wingtip carving. Measures 6.5" long.

Lot: 439 - Louis C. Rathmell (1898-1974), Danbury, Connecticut.

Excellent cork body black duck. Tucked head is slightly turned and with scratch feather paint detail. Inlaid weight on underside with maker's name stamped in to it. Dr. Lloyd Griffith collection ink stamp on underside. Measures 17.5" long.

Lot: 440 - Albert Laing (1811-1886), Stratford, Connecticut.

Sleeping bluebill. Hollow carved with comb feather paint detail. "Laing" branded in underside. Measures 13.5" long. 

Lot: 441 - Charles E. "Shang" Wheeler (1872-1949), Stratford, Connecticut.

Rare sleeping black duck. Cork body with applied cedar tail and head in sleeping pose. Measures 15" long.

Lot: 442 - Albert Laing (1811-1886), Stratford, Connecticut.

Thinly hollowed lowhead black duck. Measures 15.5" long.

Lot: 443 - Reginald Culver (1897-1975), Stratford, Connecticut.

Bluebill. Hollow carved with comb feather paint detail and Stratford style teardrop weight. "R.I. Culver" branded in underside. Measures 13.5" long.

Lot: 444 - Rare widgeon from Connecticut.

Hollow carved with slightly turned head. Tim Eastland collection ink stamp on underside. Measures 14" long.

Lot: 445 - Homer Lawrence (1889-1968), Norwalk, Connecticut.

Standing ruddy duck hen. Slightly turned head with relief wing and tail feather carving. Measures 13.5" long, stands 11" tall.

Lot: 446 - A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts.

Black duck. Maker's oval brand on underside. Measures 17.25" long.

Lot: 447 - Joseph Lincoln (1859-1938), Accord, Massachusetts.

Brant. Slightly forward head pose. Measures 19.5" long.

Lot: 448 - Unknown maker, Maine, circa 1900.

Eider drake with wide body, slightly raised neck seat, and up swept tail. Measures 19.5" long.

Lot: 449 - Pair of golden plover from Nantucket, Massachusetts, late 19th century.

Carrying holes drilled in tails. Measure 9.5" and 10" long.

Lot: 450 - Black bellied plover windbird from Massachusetts, late 19th century.

Thinly hollowed from the underside and meant to move in the wind. Deep relief wing carving with the shoulder area and wingtips separated from body. George Ross Starr ink stamp on underside of tail. Measures 10.25" long.

Lot: 451 - Unknown maker, Massachusetts, early 20th century.

So called Fox rig curlew with split tail carving and painted eyes. This example does not have the Fox rig brand and appears to be unused. Measures 14.5" long.

Lot: 452 - Charles Thomas (b. 1875) Assinippi, Massachusetts.

Large willet. Deep relief wing carving. Two Dr. George Ross Starr collection ink stamps on underside. Measures 14.5" long.

Lot: 453 - Golden plover from Massachusetts, 19th century.

Split tail carving and painted eyes. Measures 11" long.

Lot: 454 - Rare working sanderling from Massachusetts.

Split tail carving and shoe button eyes. Measures 7" long.

Lot: 455 - Elisha Burr (1839-1909), Hingham, Massachusetts.

Feeding black bellied plover with relief wing carving and extended wingtips. "E Burr" branded in underside. Two different George Ross Starr collection ink stamps on underside. Measures 11" long.

Lot: 456 - Unknown maker, Massachusetts, late 19th century.

Golden plover with applied metal wings and tack eyes. Holes in underside where metal legs may have been used. Also with a hole drilled through body for flapping wing mechanism. Measures 11.5" long.

Lot: 457 - Unknown maker, Massachusetts, late 19th century.

Black bellied plover with relief wing carving and raised wingtips. "87 Garland" carved in underside. Carrying hole drilled through tail. Measures 11.5" long.

Lot: 458 - Plover windbird from Massachusetts.

Hollow carved from the underside. Carved eyes. Measures 10.75" long.

Lot: 459 - Samuel Robb (1851-1928), New York City.

Maiden cigar store trade figure with flowing head dress. Left arm holding box of cigars and tobacco. Right hand has clutched a spear with tobacco leaves and a box. Figure stands 45” tall, 69” tall with base included.

Lot: 460 - Excellent early boat model.

A square sterned rowing boat. With carved wooden rudder and seats. Metal oar locks. Measures 52" long.

Lot: 461 - Excellent early boat model.

A four person racing boat. With four shaped seats that slide. Decking for and aft of seating area is a thin canvas layer. Measures 60" long.

Lot: 462 - Antique walking stick, 1st quarter 20th century.

Uncle Sam walking stick. Highly decorated with Patriotic or 4th of July woven clothing. A leather top hat that is star studded. Horse or goat hair in head and chin of figure, with goat foot used as handle. Three applied snakes with tack eyes crawling up the staff, which is polychrome paint. Bottom of stick is capped with a 16 ga. Winchester shot shell. Measures 41" long.

Lot: 463 - Antique walking stick, 1st quarter 20th century.

With a gold painted figure of Eve, which measures 7.5" tall. And a carved painted snake on staff, with decorative painted top end. Measures 36.5"  long.

Lot: 464 - Antique walking stick, 1st quarter 20th century.

Serpent and mast head. Two piece carving with a serpent extending most of the length of the staff with wings and legs. Masthead resembles a ship carving. Measures 32" long.

Lot: 465 - Antique walking stick, 1st quarter 20th century.

Leaping dog in polychrome black, white, and red paint. A root carving. Measures 40.5" long.

Lot: 466 - Antique walking stick, 1st quarter 20th century.

Four male figures standing side by side. "1888" carved above their heads. Handle is both horn and bone. Measures 33" long.

Lot: 467 - Antique walking stick, 1st quarter 20th century.

Hand grasping corn. Measures 32" long.

Lot: 468 - Antique walking stick, 1st quarter 20th century.

Alligator and snake with june bug. Rattle snake and alligator carved on staff, in the middle is some type of beetle. Also a shield carved where presumably initials would have been carved. Warm patina. Measures 35" long.

Lot: 468A - Antique walking stick, 1927.

With carved fish, donkey head, and the name "Flagg" carved in handle. Fish and donkey both have brass tack eyes. Fish has painted scales. 1927 is carved in staff. Measures 36" long.

Lot: 469 - Antique walking stick, 1st quarter 20th century.

Well carved story cane. A dragon head with tack eyes at the top. Many figures carved in staff including a bust of George Washington, a rooster, horse and jockey, an early automobile, a horse towing a car, multiple farm animals, and a lady in a bathing suit. Measures 36" long.

Lot: 470 - Antique walking stick, circa 1900 or earlier.

Eagle and clown. A root and burl stick with a patriotic eagle head carved at top and two heads with exaggerated characteristics carved near the burl. One with carved eyes, one with bead eyes. A third smaller owl head with brass tack eyes below those. Measures 28" long.

Lot: 471 - Antique walking stick, circa 1900.

A figural handle with a lady's head on one side, with her legs sticking out near the top of cane, which also doubles as a smoking utility. There is a hole drilled in to the side with a pipe bowl directly above. Measures 32" long.

Lot: 472 - A collection of 26 carved wooden dogs and one horse head.

Conditions vary. Some are painted, some are natural surface. Most have a vintage appearance. One is dated as early as 1918. A fancy poodle has a tail that is broken, but piece has been retained. Tallest measures 8". 

Lot: 473 - Three folk art dog carvings.

A poodle, a great dane, and a long dog and man stamped "Emery Papp, Aurora Ohio". Measure from 4.5" long to 10" long.

Lot: 474 - Vintage canoe model.

Green canvas over wood. Includes two small paddles from the Peterborough Canoe Company. Measures 35.5" long. 

Lot: 475 - Artistic Design Company, Boston, Massachusetts.

Patriotic eagle plaque. Relief feather carving and American flag shield. Measures 35.5" long.

Lot: 476 - Clark Voorhees (1911-1980), Weston, Vermont.

Dolphin plaque. Maker's stamp on back. Measures 18.5" long.

Lot: 477 - Clark Voorhees (1911-1980), Weston, Vermont.

Sperm whale. Open mouth with metal teeth and relief fin carving. Maker's initials carved on back. Measures 17.5" long.

Lot: 478 - Clark Voorhees (1911-1980), Weston, Vermont.

Blue whale plaque. Relief mouth and fin carving. Maker's name and town stamped on back. Measures 18.5" long.

Lot: 479 - Clark Voorhees (1911-1980), Weston, Vermont.

Right whale plaque. Relief fin and mouth carving. Measurs 18.5" long.

Lot: 480 - Clark Voorhees (1911-1980), Weston, Vermont.

Humpback whale plaque. Relief mouth and fin carving. Maker's name and town stamped in back. Measures 18.5" long.

Lot: 481 - Alpheus Keech (1855-1926), Clayton, New York.

Group of five souvenir paddles from the Thousand Islands. Includes two scenes. Titled "A Fishing Dinner" and "Calumet". Measure 21.75" long.

Lot: 482 - Alpheus Keech (1855-1926), Clayton, New York.

Three souvenir paddles from the Thousand Islands. Titled "Sunset," "Camping," and "Calumet Island." Measure 21.75" and 27.75" long.

Lot: 483 - Cast iron and sheet metal index horse, Rochester Iron Works Factory, last quarter 19th century.

Measures 24" in length, 19" tall. Weighs approximately 25 lbs.

Lot: 484 - Pilot house eagle, circa early 19th century.

Applied outstretched wings and slightly turned head. Deep relief feather carving. Measures 20" long, with a 33" wingspan. Stands 17" tall.

Lot: 485 - Large and rare 19th century oyster bucket with lock and key.

Two handles with metal strapping over top for locked security. "G.C. Buck" is painted on top and both front and back. "Fairhaven Connecticut" also appears on front and back. 

Lot: 486 - Full body copper weathervane.

Figure of a grasshopper. With applied legs and antenna. Some guilded surface remains. Measures 25" long.

Lot: 487 - Excellent two-sided metal trade sign.

Reads “Fry Lunches” with painted fish on both sides. One side is decorated with a lake trout, other with a brook trout. Measures 19.5” x 56”.

Lot: 488 - Vintage tavern sign.

Reads "The Plough Bullards". Encased in metal strapping. Paint on board Two sided. Measures 42" x 32".

Lot: 489 - Spectacular pen and ink drawing of a wild life scene.

Nine different animals in a highly detailed landscape with this paper board plaque at lower left. "Note - This famous, and masterpiece of real-pen-work-drawing, was designed, and escaped from the fertile brain, and skillful pen, by the hand of Prof, J.M. Whitlatch. of Parkersburg, W, VA. Jan, 22' 1911.". Image measures 29" x 39". Professionally framed and matted, 38" x 49".

Lot: 490 - Lawrence Irvine (1918-1998), Winthrop, Maine.

Lake trout fish plaque with open mouth and relief gill carving. Fish measures 26", board measures 13" x 29".

Lot: 491 - Paul Mailman, Lowell, Maine.

Togue or lake trout plaque. Carved and painted wood mounted on painted backboard. Fish measures 26", backboard is 17" x 39".

Lot: 492 - Paul Mailman, Lowell, Maine.

Rainbow fish plaque. Carved rainbow trout mounted on board. Trout measures 15", board is 24"

Lot: 493 - Paul Mailman, Lowell, Maine.

Brook trout plaque is signed and dated 1986. Trout measures 13", plaque is 7.5" x 14.5".

Lot: 494 - Joseph Lincoln (1859-1938), Accord, Massachusetts.

Miniature swimming Canada goose. Measures 6.5" long.

Lot: 495 - Charles Hart (1862-1960), Gloucester, Massachusetts.

Rare red-winged blackbird. Relief wing and tail feather carving. Tack eyes. Typical chamfer on edge of base. Measures 7.5" long.

Lot: 496 - Jess Blackstone (1909-1988), Concord, New Hampshire.

Miniature blue goose. Slightly turned head and raised wingtips. Maker's initials on underside of base. Also identified and numbered 4. Measures 4.5" long.

Lot: 497 - Alan James King (1881-1963), North Scituate, Rhode Island.

Miniature pair of quail. Relief wingtip carving. Signed on one side of base. Quail measures 1.75" long.

Lot: 498 - Harold Gibbs (1886-1970), Barrington, Rhode Island.

Miniature golden pheasant. Identified and initialed on underside. Measures 6.25" long.

Lot: 499 - Harold Gibbs (1886-1970), Barrington, Rhode Island.

Miniature black pheasant. Initialed and dated 1942. Measures 5" long.

Lot: 500 - Harold Gibbs (1886-1970), Barrington, Rhode Island.

Miniature Burmese barred back pheasant. Identified, signed, and dated 1968. Measures 5.5" long.

Lot: 501 - Harold Gibbs (1886-1970), Barrington, Rhode Island.

Miniature feeding bald eagle. Eagle feeding from a carved trout that is attached to base. Deep relief wing carving and dropped wingtips. Signed and dated 1969. Eagle measures 4" long.

Lot: 502 - Harold Gibbs (1886-1970), Barrington, Rhode Island.

Miniature hairy woodpecker. Identified on underside. Measures 3" long.

Lot: 503 - Harold Gibbs (1886-1970), Barrington, Rhode Island.

Miniature whistling swan with raised wingtips. Identified, initialed, and dated 1957. Measures 5" long.

Lot: 504 - Harold Gibbs (1886-1970), Barrington, Rhode Island.

Miniature crow with raised wingtips and open beak. Identified and initialed on underside. Measures 3.5" long.

Lot: 505 - Harold Gibbs (1886-1970), Barrington, Rhode Island.

Miniature great blue heron with deep relief wing carving. Identified and initialed on underside. Measures 3.5" long.

Lot: 506 - Harold Gibbs (1886-1970), Barrington, Rhode Island.

Miniature roseate spoonbill with deep relief wing carving. Identified and initialed on underside. Measures 3.5" long.

Lot: 507 - Harold Gibbs (1886-1970), Barrington, Rhode Island.

Miniature snowy egret on one leg. Identified and signed on underside. Measures 3.5" long.

Lot: 508 - Harold Gibbs (1886-1970), Barrington, Rhode Island.

Miniature stork with deep relief wing carving. Signed and dated 1966. Measures 3"  long.

Lot: 509 - Harold Gibbs (1886-1970), Barrington, Rhode Island.

Miniature ptarmigan. Slight relief wingtip carving. Identified, signed, and dated 1966. Measures 2.25" long.

Lot: 510 - Harold Gibbs (1886-1970), Barrington, Rhode Island.

Miniature dowitcher. Identified, initialed, and dated 1950. Measures 2.75" long.

Lot: 511 - Harold Gibbs (1886-1970), Barrington, Rhode Island.

Miniature red knot. Identified and initialed on underside. Measures 2" long.

Lot: 512 - Harold Gibbs (1886-1970), Barrington, Rhode Island.

Miniature upland plover. Identified, initialed, and dated 1941. Measures 2.5" long.

Lot: 513 - Harold Gibbs (1886-1970), Barrington, Rhode Island.

Miniature wood duck. Tucked head and extended wingtips. Signed and dated 1965. Measures 3" long.

Lot: 514 - Harold Gibbs (1886-1970), Barrington, Rhode Island.

Miniature pintail. Raised wingtips. Signed and dated 1969. Donald B. Howes collection ink stamp on underside. Measures 3.75" long.

Lot: 515 - Harold Gibbs (1886-1970), Barrington, Rhode Island.

Miniature gadwall. Tucked head pose. Signed and dated 1965. Measures 3" long.

Lot: 516 - Harold Gibbs (1886-1970), Barrington, Rhode Island.

Miniature eider. Relief wing carving. Signed and dated 1969. Measures 3.25" long.

Lot: 517 - Harold Gibbs (1886-1970), Barrington, Rhode Island.

Miniature Canada goose. Head forward pose and relief carved wingtips. Signed and dated 1967. Measures 4.5" long.

Lot: 518 - Jess Blackstone (1909-1988), Concord, New Hampshire.

Miniature white throat sparrow. Dropped wing carving and feather rasping. Identified, initialed, and numbered 109 on underside. Measures 3.75" long.

Lot: 519 - Jess Blackstone (1909-1988), Concord, New Hampshire.

Miniature northern water thrush. Raised wingtips and feather rasping. Identified, initialed, and numbered 3 on underside. Measures 3.5" long.

Lot: 520 - Jess Blackstone (1909-1988), Concord, New Hampshire.

Miniature lapland longspur. Dropped wing carving and feather rasping. Identified, initialed, and numbered 14 on underside. Measures 3.75" long.

Lot: 521 - Jess Blackstone (1909-1988), Concord, New Hampshire.

Miniature rose breasted grosbeak. Dropped wing carving and feather rasping. Identified, initialed, and numbered 74 on underside. Measures 3.75" long.

Lot: 522 - Jess Blackstone (1909-1988), Concord, New Hampshire.

Miniature fox sparrow. Dropped wing carving and feather rasping. Identified, initialed, and numbered 40 on underside. Measures 3.75" long.

Lot: 523 - Jess Blackstone (1909-1988), Concord, New Hampshire.

Miniature lark sparrow. Dropped wing carving and feather rasping. Identified, initialed, and numbered 14 on underside. Measures 3.75" long.

Lot: 524 - Jess Blackstone (1909-1988), Concord, New Hampshire.

Miniature field sparrow. Dropped wing carving and feather rasping. Identified, initialed, and numbered 19 on underside. Measures 3.75"  long.

Lot: 525 - Jess Blackstone (1909-1988), Concord, New Hampshire.

Miniature redstart. Relief wing carving with dropped wingtips and feather rasping. Identified and with maker's paper label on underside. Measures 3.75" long.

Lot: 526 - Jess Blackstone (1909-1988), Concord, New Hampshire.

Miniature golden winged warbler. Dropped wing carving and feather rasping. Identified, initialed, and numbered 29 on underside. Measures 3.5" long.

Lot: 527 - Jess Blackstone (1909-1988), Concord, New Hampshire.

Miniature magnolia warbler. Dropped wing carving and feather rasping. Identified, initialed, and numbered 57 on underside. Measures 3.5" long.

Lot: 528 - Jess Blackstone (1909-1988), Concord, New Hampshire.

Miniature prairie warbler. Dropped wing carving and feather rasping. Identified, initialed, and numbered 631 on underside. Measures 3.5" long.

Lot: 529 - Jess Blackstone (1909-1988), Concord, New Hampshire.

Miniature palm warbler. Dropped wing carving and feather rasping. Identified, initialed, and numbered 631 on underside. Measures 3.5" long.

Lot: 530 - Jess Blackstone (1909-1988), Concord, New Hampshire.

Miniature Canada goose. Raised wingtips and feather rasping. Head is slightly turned. Identified, initialed, and numbered 64131 on underside. Measures 4.5" long.

Lot: 531 - Jess Blackstone (1909-1988), Concord, New Hampshire.

Miniature bluewing teal. Raised wingtips and feather rasping. Head is slightly turned. Identified, initialed, and numbered 38 on underside. Measures 4.25" long.

Lot: 532 - Jess Blackstone (1909-1988), Concord, New Hampshire.

Miniature greenwing teal. Relief wingtips carving and feather rasping. Head is slightly turned. Identified and initialed on underside. Measures 4" long.

Lot: 533 - Jess Blackstone (1909-1988), Concord, New Hampshire.

Miniature redhead. Feather rasping and slightly turned head. Identified, initialed, and numbered 11 on underside. Measures 4" long.

Lot: 534 - Edward D. Goslin, Jr.

Group of 50 miniature and decorative carvings. Includes many different styles and species. Most are signed and dated. Measure from 3" to 11" long.

Lot: 535 - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Robin snipe in spring plumage. Glass eye model with iron bill. Measres 10" long.

Lot: 536 - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Rare robin snipe in fall plumage. Glass eye model with iron bill and extra feather paint detail on tail area. Measures 10.75" long.

Lot: 537 - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Willett. Glass eye model wtih iron bill. Measures 11.5" long.

Lot: 538 - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Yellowlegs. Glass eye model wtih iron bill. Measures 12" long.

Lot: 539 - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Black bellied plover. Tack eye model with iron bill. Measures 10.75" long.

Lot: 540 - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Lesser yellowlegs. Glass eye model with iron bill. Measures 11" long.

Lot: 541 - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Large two piece curlew. Glass eye model with iron bill. Measures 18.5" long.

Lot: 542 - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Excellent black duck. Hollow carved premier grade model. Bold feather looping and premier ink stamp on underside. Measures 17.75" long.

Lot: 543 - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Merganser hen. Hollow carved premier grade with extended crest carving. Measures 18.5" long.

Lot: 544 - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Early widgeon. Standard grade glass eye model with slope breast. Mackey collection ink stamp on underside. Measures 14.5" long.

Lot: 545 - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Goldeneye hen. Hollow carved premier grade. Measures 15" long.

Lot: 546 - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Bluewing teal. Challenge grade. Measures 12.5" long.

Lot: 547 - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Mallard hen. Hollow carved premier grade. Measures 17" long.

Lot: 548 - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Rigmate pair of mallards. Hollow carved challenge grade models. Measure 16.75" long.

Lot: 549 - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Rigmate pair of bluebills. Branded "SS Gavitt". Hen displays feathering on back. Measures 13" long.

Lot: 550 - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Bluebill. Challenge grade with snakey head style and wide bill carving. Measures 14" long.

Lot: 551 - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Bluewing teal hen. Challenge grade. "DWH" branded in underside. Measures 12.5" long.

Lot: 552 - Mason Decoy Factory (1889-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Lowhead bluebill. Hollow carved premier grade. "HAC" branded on underside. Measures 14.5" long.

Lot: 553 - Chauncey Wheeler (1888-1945), Alexandria Bay, New York.

Full size flying mallard plaque. Applied wing with comb feather paint detail and applied wooden foot. Typical eye groove carving and applied metal curly tail feather. Measures 22.5" long.

Lot: 554 - Chauncey Wheeler (1888-1937), Alexandria Bay, New York.

2/3 size pair of flying bluebills. Each with applied wing and foot. Measure 15.5" long.

Lot: 555 - Chauncey Wheeler (1888-1937), Alexandria Bay, New York.

Brant. Incised torn heart wing detail. Measures 18.5" long.

Lot: 556 - Chauncey Wheeler (1888-1937), Alexandria Bay, New York.

Bluebill hen. Long body style with typical eye groove carving. Measures 17" long.

Lot: 557 - Chauncey Wheeler (1888-1937), Alexandria Bay, New York.

Black duck. Typical eye groove carving. "R.D." stamped in lead weight.  Measures 17" long.

Lot: 558 - Chauncey Wheeler (1888-1937), Alexandria Bay, New York.

Bluebill hen with typical eye groove carving. Measures 16.5" long.

Lot: 559 - Chauncey Wheeler (1888-1937), Alexandria Bay, New York.

Brant. Hollow carved with slightly turned head and incised torn heart wing pattern. Measures 18.25" long.

Lot: 560 - Chauncey Wheeler (1888-1937), Alexandria Bay, New York.

Canvasback. Two-piece long body style. Comb feather paint detail.  "KW" branded on underside. Measures 18.25" long.

Lot: 561 - Pair of canvasback flyers, upstate New York.

Similar to the work of Chauncey Wheeler. Full size canvasback pair mounted to backboards. Boards measures 8.5" x 24".

Lot: 562 - Chauncey Wheeler (1888-1937), Alexandria Bay, New York.

Black duck. Measures 16.75" long.

Lot: 563 - Frank Coombs (1882-1958), Alexandria Bay, New York.

Bluebill hen with slightly raised head pose. Measures 14.75" long.

Lot: 564 - Sam Denny (1874-1953), Clayton, New York.

Canvasback. Slightly raised neck seat and eye groove carving. Measures 16.75" long.

Lot: 565 - Unknown maker, Alexandria Bay, New York, 1st half 20th century.

Bluebill hen similar to the work of Chauncey Wheeler. With eye groove carving and painted eyes. Two piece body with half inch bottom board. Measures 15" long.

Lot: 566 - Chauncey Wheeler (1888-1937), Alexandria Bay, New York.

Goldeneye hen. Slightly raised neck seat and eye groove carving. "JJF" and "19" painted on underside. Measures 12.5" long.

Lot: 567 - Early cast iron sinkbox decoy.

Modeled after a Cecil County decoy. With slightly reared back head. Small hole in tail for securing to sinkbox. Measures 13.25" long.

Lot: 568 - John D. Graham (1822-1912), Charlestown, Maryland.

Excellent canvasback cast iron sinkbox decoy. Measures 15.25" long.

Lot: 569 - Cast iron wingduck, Maryland.

Measures 13.25" long.

Lot: 570 - Cast iron wingduck, Maryland.

Measures 13.5" long.

Lot: 571 - Cast iron wingduck, Maryland.

Measures 14.25" long.

Lot: 572 - Cast iron sinkbox decoy.

Modeled from a Dodge Factory decoy. Painted as a redhead. Measures 14" long.

Lot: 573 - Cast iron wingduck, Maryland.

Measures 13.5" long.

Lot: 574 - Cast iron sinkbox decoy.

Does not appear to have ever been painted. Measures 13.75" long.