Lot 235

Carved Wooden Bluebill Working Decoy w/ Glass Eyes

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Carved Wooden Bluebill Working Decoy w/ Glass Eyes

Starting Bid: $5

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by Atlee Raber Auctioneer
June 17, 2026 6:00 PM EDT
Live Auction
17020 Dover Road
Dundee, OH, US 44624

This is a hand-carved wooden working duck decoy representing a Bluebill or Scaup, an example of North American sporting folk art likely dating from the early-to-mid 20th century. The decoy features a solid body, potentially of two-piece construction indicated by a horizontal seam along the underside. It is fitted with inset amber-colored glass eyes and a flat metal keel strip secured to the base with fasteners. A notable feature is a rectangular metal reinforcement collar or bracket attached to the neck joint with four rivets or nails, which appears to be a historic repair intended for heavy field use. The decoy retains an old paint surface in the characteristic black and white pattern of a male Bluebill. There are no maker's marks or signatures visible on the item.

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Bid Increments
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$0 $49 $5
$50 $99 $10
$100 $499 $25
$500 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 + $500