May 11th 2024 Decoy and Sporting Collectible Auction
Listing ID#: 683620

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Beulah, MI 49617
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Saturday May 11,
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DECOY & SPORTING COLLECTIBLE AUCTION ONLINE & ABSENTEE BIDDING ACCEPTED Saturday May 11th, 2024 10 AM EST 375 Lots Duck Decoys * Fish Spearing Decoys * Duck Calls and More! Featured Collections of Terry Smart Roger Ludwig We will be accepting Online and Absentee Bids. Call Grant to coordinate your bids! 231-651-9099

1
Tom Chambers Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body with bottom board, original paint, tip of bill has small repair, a few shot marks, light gunning wear, wood knot on back, desirable long bodied model, "GEO.M.HENDRIE" brand, 16.5"L, est. 2,500 - 3,500

2
Ward Brothers Attributed Goldeneye Drake
Crisfield, MD, glass eyes, solid body, good original paint with nice detail, a few areas with light sap bleed on breast, makers signature & dated 1968 on bottom, 13"L, est. 800 - 1,200

3
Ben Schmidt Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, small chip to right side of bill, light coat of varnish, a few shot marks, very little wear, retains original keel, nice example, 16.4"L, est. 500 - 800

4
Group of 5 Wooden Shorebird Decoys
by unknown carvers, various species & styles, displayed on wooden base, shorebirds range from 8"L - 10"L, base is 30"W, est. 500 - 800

5
Early Mason Slope-Breast Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, slightly oversized solid body, original paint, a few small age cracks & shot marks, some wear & roughness to bill, light gunning wear, rare model, 16"L, est. 400 - 600

6
Swisher & Soules Metal Owl Decoy
Decatur, IL , glass eyes, metal hollow body, worn original paint, these were used as early bird deterrence at Chicago airports, rare white model, wooden stand included, some paint flaking, slightly worn condition, 17"T, est. 300 - 500

7
Decorative Hand carved Loon Decoy
glass eyes, hollow body, original paint, very detailed wing & feather carving throughout, nice example, signed & dated 1985 on bottom, 23"L, est. 200 - 400

7
Bert Graves Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with professionally repaired tail, oval wood blemish on top center part of the body present from time of carving, shot marks and light gunning wear, 16� L, Est. 1000-1500

8
Robert Daley Canada Goose Decoy
Tuckerton, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, appears to be original paint, small paint bubbling on bottom, a few small paint chips on tail & bill, great form in swimming position, rigged to hunt, signed & #3 of 4 on bottom, 29"L, est. 200 - 400

9
Frank Strey Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Oshkosh, WI, glass eyes, solid body, good original paint, age crack & knot in back, nice combing, light gunning wear, 15.5"L, est. 400 - 600

10
2 John Roth Duck Decoys
Oshkosh, WI, bluebill drake & canvasback drake, both have glass eyes, solid bodies, old working paint, shot marks, age cracks, gunning wear, 14.5"L - 16"L, est. 300 - 500

11
Frank Strey Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Oshkosh, WI, glass eyes, oversized solid body, combination of original & old working paint, age cracks, paint loss, shot marks, gunning wear, 15"L, est. 250 - 450

12
Jim Keefer Pr of Goldeneye Duck Decoys
Woodstock, VT, glass eyes, hollow bodies, nice original paint, branded "JK", dated 1988, numbered 6/25, species & carvers information written on bottom, good condition, 14.5"L, est. 200 - 400

13
Gus Nelow Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Omro, WI, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint, minor gunning wear, 13"L, est. 200 - 300

14
Albert Koepsel Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Neenah, WI, painted eyes, solid body, original paint with touchup on speculum, a few age cracks, light gunning wear, 13.5"L, est. 200 - 400

15
2 Wooden Duck Decoys
1 Charlie Brisky, Moak style canvasback drake, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint, signed & dated 2009, a few small paint chips & 1 unknown mallard drake, most likely factory, replaced glass eyes, comb paint, gunning wear, 16"L - 20"L, est. 200 ...

16
Charlie Brisky Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Berling, WI, painted tack eyes, solid bodies, original paint, hunting grade birds, shot marks, light gunning wear, age cracks on both, 15"L, est. 150 - 250

17
Charlie Brisky Pr of Blue-Winged Teal
Berling, WI, nice form carved in the Elliston style, glass eyes, hollow bodies, nice original paint, good condition with little wear, 13"L, est. 150 - 300

18
3 East Coast Duck Decoys
all have painted eyes, solid bodies, original paint, 1 mallard drake by Capt. Harry Jobes, Havre de Grace, MD, distressed wear, paint flaking, signed on bottom & 1 pr of pintails by Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, MD, near mint condition, drake is ...

19
Ed Gorschel Pr Canvasback Duck Decoys
Oshkosh, WI, glass eyes, bottom boards, original paint, gunning wear, drake is balsa body with inserted wooden tail & head, hen is cork body with wooden head & tail, "FG" brands, 16.5"L - 17"L, est. 150 - 250

20
Harry V. Shourds Brant Duck Decoy
Tuckerton, NJ, tack eyes, hollow body, old working paint, neck crack, paint flaking, shot marks, gunning wear, a nice example of this famous carvers work, 17"L, est. 400 - 700

21
John Hamilton Brant Decoy
Barnegat Bay, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, "JH" brand on bottom, very minor wear, 17.5"L, est. 200 - 400

22
Bufflehead Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, bead eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint, shot marks, paint flaking, gunning wear, 12.5"L, est. 200 - 400

23
Michigan Black Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, glass eyes, 3-pc hollow construction, original paint, very minor wear, 17"L, est. 150 - 300

24
Ben Schmidt Black Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with light wear & some flaking, nice detailed feather stamping, makers signature in pencil on bottom, 17"L, est. 400 - 700

25
Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
carved in the Dodge style, solid body, original paint with some flaking & light gunning wear, nice form, light wear to edge of bill, 16"L, est. 150 - 300

26
Green-Winged Teal Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, tack eyes, solid body, good original paint with light distressed wear, nice form carved in the style of Dodge, wood knot in back, 13"L, est. 200 - 400

27
Jeff Teeter Canada Goose Decoy
Livonia, MI, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint with light wear, age crack in neck, excellent form carved in the Ben Schmidt style, detailed feather stamping, 23"L x 10.5"T, est. 300 - 500

28
T.J. Hooker Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
Chicago, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, nice original paint with light distressed wear, great form carved in the Walker style, features makers Limited Edition medallion on bottom, 19"L, est. 200 - 400

29
Oversized Goldeneye Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with nice detail, carved in the Anger style, light yellowing to areas of white near breast, nice form with low head, 18"L, est. 200 - 400

30
Marv Meyer Pr of Redhead Duck Decoys
Richfield, MN, both have glass eyes, hollow bodies with foam filled, original paint, detailed carved wings, carvers brand on bottom, very good condition with little wear, hen is dated 2/94 #15, drake has raised carved wing, dated 4/97 #4, 13"L, est. ...

31
Marv Meyer Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Richfield, MN, glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint with a few white specs on decoys, detailed carved wings, carvers brand on bottom, dated 8/92, #24, good condition, hen has small age crack on bottom/side, 13"L, est. 200 - 400

32
Marv Meyer Pr of Ringbill Duck Decoys
Richfield, MN, both have glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint, detailed carved wings, carvers brand on bottom, dated 2/93, #14, very good condition with little wear, 13"L, est. 200 - 400

33
Marv Meyer Pr of Goldeneye Duck Decoys
Richfield, MN, both have glass eyes, hollow bodies with foam filled, original paint, detail carved wings, carvers brand, dated 12/93, #2, very good condition with little wear, 13"L, est. 200 - 400

34
Marv Meyer Pr of Bufflehead Duck Decoys
Richfield, MN, both have glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint, detail carved wings, carvers brand on bottom, dated 1/93, #24, very good condition with little wear, 10.5"L, est. 200 - 400

35
2 Canvasback Drake Duck Decoys
1 by Eugene Eicksteadt, Milwaukee, WI, signed, dated July 1969, hollow with canvas bottom, original paint, 1 by Frank Martin, Detroit River, solid body, old working paint, small bill chip, both have glass eyes, light gunning wear, 17"L, est. 200 - 30...

36
Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
by unknown carver, both have glass eyes, hollow bodies, worn original paint, gunning wear, 17"L, est. 150 - 300

37
Mason pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, standard grades, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, age cracks, knots & gunning wear, 14.5"L, est. 200 - 400

38
3 Pratt Mallard Duck Decoys
Joliet, IL, 1 hen with solid body & bill chip, the other hen & drake are center hollowed, all have glass eyes, combination of original with old working paint, age cracks, tail chips, gunning wear, drakes head is loose & comes off, brand on bottom of ...

39
2 Pratt Factory Bluebill Duck Decoys
Joliet, IL, solid body drake, hollow body hen, both have glass eyes, old working paint with gunning wear, 14"L - 15"L, est. 150 - 250

40
3 Gundelfinger Mallard Duck Decoys
Jefferson City, MO, rigmate pr with combination of original & old working paint with varnish, a single drake with original paint, all have glass eyes, solid bodies, light gunning wear, 16"L, est. 150 - 300

41
Herters Mdl Perfect Black Duck Decoy
Waseca, MN, glass eyes, hollow body with bottom board, combination of original & old working paint, 1 cracked eye, gunning wear, 14"L, est. 150 - 250

42
6 Factory Duck Decoys
3 canvas decoys which includes 1 Armstrong mallard drake with tail chip, 1 redhead drake, 1 canvasback drake & 3 wooden decoys including Pratt bluebill drake & 1 pr of mallards, all have gunning wear & paint, 12"L - 16"L, est. 75 - 150

43
3 Ron Koch Duck Decoys
Omro, WI, all have glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint, carvers brand, bufflehead drake has age crack, a few chips, gunning wear, "P" brand on bottom, pr of green-winged teal, excellent condition with a few scuffs on the bills, also has carvers...

44
Wildfowler Pr of Goldeneye Duck Decoys
Old Saybrook, CT, both have glass eyes, hollow bodies with bottom boards, worn original paint, age cracks, shot marks, gunning wear, factory stamp, rare species, 13"L, est. 250 - 450

45
Ken Harris Wood Duck Drake Decoy
Woodville, NY, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, a few scuffs, light wear, felt & carvers information on bottom, turned head, 13.5"L, est. 200 - 400

46
Downeast Goldeneye Hen Duck Decoy
Freeport, ME, glass eyes, solid body, good original paint, tight age crack in back, very little wear, never rigged, nice example, 16.5"L, est. 200 - 300

47
2 Duck Decoys
both have glass eyes, solid bodies, scuffs & minor wear, bluebill drake by Rhinelander Boat Works, Rhinelander, WI, original paint, age cracks in bottom, red-breasted merganser drake by unknown carver, Great South Bay, LI, NY, distressed wear, chips ...

48
2 Wildfowler Duck Decoys
Point Pleasant, NJ, both have glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint, factory stamp, light gunning wear, tucked head mallard drake, "JON" brand, & "1976 Charles R. Birdsall last of the hollow pine" on bottom, pintail drake in the Ward Bros. style,...

49
Herman Manthey Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Green Bay, WI, both have glass eyes, solid bodies, worn original paint, gunning wear, hen has 1 replaced eye, age crack & with wood loss on side, knot, drake has shot marks, paint rubs & flaking, 13"L - 14"L, est. 200 - 300

50
Jim Slack Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Pekin, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint, "J.H.S. MAKER" brand on weights, very good condition, drake has comb painting on back, 18"L, est. 200 - 400

51
Mason Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original paint & restoration, 1 replaced eye, age cracks, shot marks, gunning wear, "DEXTER" brand on bottom, 13.5"L, est. 100 - 200

52
East Coast Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with some gunning wear & flaking, hairline age crack through bill, 14"L, est. Market Determined

53
Chet Reneson Wood Duck Painting on Board
Old Lyme, CT, scene depicting pr of wood ducks resting on log in marsh, excellent condition, framed, makers signature in lower right corner, 17"W x 13"T, est. Market Determined

54
Robert Repholz Hand Carved Sunfish
Philadelphia, PA, painted brass eyes, carved tail & copper fins, good condition with light distressed wear, mounted on wooden wall plaque, sunfish is 9.5"L, plaque is 21.5"L, est. 200 - 400

55
Richard Bezoenik Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Two Rivers, WI, glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint with light gunning wear, a few rubs & minor imperfections, makers information carved in bottom, 18"L, est. 150 - 300

56
Richard Bezoenik Black Duck Decoy
Two Rivers, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with a few minor imperfections, makers information carved in bottom, 18"L, est. 100 - 200

57
Reggie Birch Hooded Merganser Drake
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, solid body, good original paint, nice form, carvers brand on bottom, 13"L, est. 300 - 500

58
Stevens Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Weedsport, NY, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint, nail in neck, some age cracks & shot marks, gunning wear, 17"L, est. 300 - 500

59
Jerry "G.F." Cranwill Pr of Wood Duck Decoys
Pekin, IL, glass eyes, solid bodies, nice original paint with distressed wear, a few age cracks, light wear, small white paint specks, branded, signed & dated 1986, 13"L - 14"L, est. 200 - 400

60
4 Various Duck Decoys
all have glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint & in very good condition, 1 grebe by Ben Shostak, New London, WI, raised crossed tail feathers, signed & dated 1980, 1 hooded merganser hen by Greg Dovcak, Amsterdam, NY, signed & dated 1984...

61
2 Contemporary Duck Decoys
both have glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, 1 longtail drake by Jimmy Bowden, Chincoteague, VA, branded, signed & dated & 1 great blue heron by Joe Anderlik, Lac Du Flambeau, WI, small white paint specs throughout, bill chip, signed on bottom...

62
Vintage Standing Pheasant Rooster
by unknown carver, painted eyes, 2-pc tail & body separate pieces, original paint with some crazing, small chip on end of tail, slightly blunted bill, some paint chips, age cracks, wound wire feet, 22"L, est. 150 - 250

63
Group of 3 Bird Carvings
all have glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, 1 snowy egret attributed to Bob Guge, Carpentersville, IL, 2-pc construction, distressed wear, a few neck cracks, "Guge 4/80" on bottom, 1 plover by unknown carver, wooden bill, excellent paint with ...

64
Group of 5 Hand carved Birds & 1 Dove
all are mounted on driftwood, solid bodies, original paint, in very good condition, 1 Ken Kirby morning dove, Little Egg Harbor, NJ, glass eyes, detail wing carving, branded & dated 2007, 9"T, 4 miniature blue jays for wall mount, glass eyes, 11"T - ...

65
Canvasback Drake & Brandt Decoy
by unknown carvers, both have glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint with distressed wear, good condition, 15"L - 18"L, est. 150 - 250

66
Walter Tube Dawson Mallard Drake Decoy
Putnam, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, old 2nd coat of paint by Charles Perdew, slight neck crack, gunning wear, from the rig of Illinois River guide Leon Thompson "LT" brand, 17"L, est. 150 - 300

67
Redhead Drake & Dog Sculpture
setter dog sculpture, heavy, original paint with a few rubs & chips, name & dated 1995 on back, 6.5"T, 1 redhead drake by Coot Garton, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, good original paint, slightly raised wings, good condition, minor wear, "COOT" brand o...

68
3 Hand carved Bluegills
by unknown carvers, glass eyes, strong original paint, 1 in very good condition, 1 has a fin that was broke & reglued, 1 has chip on fin & has a reset fin & tail, 9"L, est. 75 - 150

69
Canada Goose Decoy & 2 Bird Carvings
1 Canada Goose by T.J. Hooker, Chicago, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint, distressed wear, neck crack, carvers brand on bottom, signed, 23"L, 1 black-bellied plover by Ken Kirby, Little Egg Harbor, NJ, glass eyes, solid body, excellent ori...

70
Irvin Redshaw Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Granville, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies with bottom boards, 2nd coat of paint by Redshaw, small bill chip on underside of drake, light paint flaking & gunning wear, nice rig mate pr from a hard to find carver, 14"L - 15"L, est. 150 - 300

71
3 Duck Decoys
all have glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, branded & dated, 1 Redhead hen by John Rinehart, Janesville, WI, oversized body, light wear, dated 77 on bottom & underside of bill & pr of green-winged teal by Bob Biddle, Chincoteague, VA, a few sm...

72
Herters Common Merganser Drake Decoy
Waseca, MN, 1893 series mdl, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint, a few light rubs, Herters 1893 stamp on bottom, overall a terrific example, 19"L, est. 125 - 250

73
3 Wisconsin Blue-Winged Teal Duck Decoys
1 pr by Dennis Edwards, Manitowoc, & 1 drake by Bob "Mad Dog" Billings, Minocqua, with Freeman brand, all have glass eyes, hollow bodies, very good original paint, a few minor rubs & scuffs, in good condition, 11"L - 12"L, est. 300 - 500

74
3 Wisconsin Green-Winged Teal Duck Decoys
all are solid bodies with original paint, 1 pr by Mike Trudel, Neshkoro, painted tack eyes, minor wear, 1 drake by Art Bergman, VanDyne, glass eyes, a few shot marks & age cracks, light gunning wear, 11.5"L - 14"L, est. 300 - 500

75
Herman Manthey Pr Bluebill Duck Decoys
Green Bay, WI, glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint with some crazing, age cracks, a few paint rubs, light to moderate gunning wear, 13"L - 14"L, est. 300 - 500

76
Gus Nelow Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
Omro, WI, glass eyes, solid body, nice original paint, slight age crack at neck, a few light rubs, good condition, nice example, 13"L, est. 300 - 500

77
Herman Wendt Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Sheboygan, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint, small wood chip on back, a few shot marks, light gunning wear, 15"L, est. 250 - 500

78
2 Wisconsin Canvasback Drake Duck Decoys
both have glass eyes, 1 by Mike Trudel of Neshkoro, hollow body with bottom board, original paint, good condition with little wear & 1 by Evans factory of Ladysmith, solid body, old working paint, shot marks, age cracks & gunning wear, "P.M. Ellingso...

79
Andy Anderson Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Shawano, WI, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint with some crazing, a few small age cracks, small chip on bill, light gunning wear, signed & dated 1929, 14"L, est. 200 - 400

80
2 Wisconsin Bluebill Drake Duck Decoys
1 by Van Kaunebergh, Green Bay, solid body, mostly original paint, shot marks &1 by John Beisenstein, Neenah, hollow 4-pc construction, old working paint with some crazing, both have glass eyes, light gunning wear, weights & tielines, 13"L - 14"L,est...

81
Joe Gigl Canvasback Hen Duck Decoy
Freemont, WI, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint with some crazing, a few age cracks, brands on bottom, some shot marks & gunning wear, 15"L, est. 200 - 400

82
2 Wisconsin Mallard Drake Duck Decoys
both have glass eyes, old working paint, minor gunning wear, 1 by Otto Jurgenson of Boom Bay, oversized solid body & 1 by Bill Cook, hollow with bottom board, carved tail & back detail, 16"L - 18.5"L, est. 200 - 400

83
2 Bluebill Duck Decoys
both by unknown carvers, glass eyes, solid bodies, gunning wear, 1 drake by unknown Canadian carver, combination of original & old working paint, knot, shot marks, AJS brand on bottom & 1 hen by unknown Lake Poygan, WI carver, good original paint wit...

84
Joe Gigl Green-Winged Teal Hen Duck Decoy
Freemont, WI, rare decoy, glass eyes, solid cork body with wooden head, bottom board & inserted tail, original paint on body with old working paint on head, a few shot marks & minor gunning wear, 14"L, est. 200 - 400

85
Otto Jorgenson Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Boom Bay, WI, glass eyes, cork bodies with wooden bottom boards, inserted tails & heads, original paint, some age cracks & gunning wear, "PJ" brand on bottom, 25"L - 25.5"L, est. 150 - 300

86
2 Wisconsin Duck Decoys
1 black duck by Stiller, Green Bay, glass eyes, hollow body & 1 bluebill drake by Al Koepsel, Neenah, painted eyes, solid body, both have old working paint, with age cracks & gunning wear, 13.5"L - 16"L, est. 150 - 300

87
3 Wisconsin Cork Body Duck Decoys
all have cork bodies with wood bottom boards & heads, old working paint, some cork loss, minor gunning wear, 1 canvasback drake by Otto Jurgenson, Boombay, glass eyes & 2 by Herman Wendt, Sheboygan, 1 black duck & 1 mallard hen, both have painted eye...

88
2 Wisconsin Canvasback Drake Duck Decoys
1 by Leo "Bud" Haber of Menasha, & 1 by Roger Brand of Oshkosh, both have glass eyes, solid bodies, old working paint, age cracks, information on bottom, 16"L - 17"L, est. 150 - 300

89
2 Coot Decoys
1 by August Walters, Oshkosh, WI, glass eyes & 1 by unknown Chesapeake Bay carver, painted eyes, both have solid bodies, original paint, a few shot marks & some gunning wear, 12"L - 12.5"L, est. 150 - 300

90
Cliff Schmidt Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Weyauwega, WI, glass eyes, cork bodies with wooden heads, tails, & bottom boards, old working paint, age cracks, shot marks, gunning wear, branded "CVS" & "70", 15.5"L, est. 150 - 300

91
2 Duck Decoys
both have glass eyes & solid bodies, 1 Herters 1893 series red-breasted merganser drake, Waseca, MN, very good original paint, age crack on back, stamped & 1 Tom Kolosso black duck, Manawa, WI, cork body with wood bottom board & head, original paint ...

92
Chuck Koepsel Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Milwaukee, WI, glass eyes, oversized solid body, original paint, light paint flaking from heat, some varnish, a few shot marks & gunning wear, 20"L, est. 100 - 200

93
Canada Goose & Black Duck Decoy
both have glass eyes, solid bodies, in good condition, 1 black duck by Wildfowler, Old Saybrook, NJ, combination of original & old working paint, factory stamp & 1 Canada goose by Tom Winter, Oshkosh, WI, original paint with distressed wear, carved w...

94
Pr of Oversized Wisconsin Canvasback Duck Decoys
by unknown carver from Manitowoc, WI, glass eyes, oversized solid bodies, good original paint, 25"L x 12"W x 13.5"T, est. 300 - 500

95
Marty Hanson Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Prior Lake, MN, glass eyes, solid body, worn original paint, age cracks throughout, shot marks, gunning wear, visible age crack in tail, "JDC" brand, said to be Marty's 1st Jim Campbell brand, 14"L, est. 250 - 500

96
Ed "One Arm" Kellie Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Monroe, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, shot marks, age cracks, gunning wear, loose neck, cracked eye, retains original keel, nice "HY DAHLKA" brand on bottom, 12"L, est. 250 - 500

97
Evans Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Ladysmith, WI, competitive grade, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, minor wear, good condition, 15"L, est. 200 - 400

98
Evans Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Ladysmith, WI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, shot marks, minor gunning wear, Evans stamp, Pratt weight on bottom, 15"L, est. 200 - 400

99
Torry Ward Hen Redhead Duck Decoy
Portage La Prairie, MAN, glass eyes, hollow with bottom board, good original paint, signed on bottom, very little wear in good condition, 15.5"L, est. 200 - 400

100
Evans Pull Toy
Ladysmith, WI, glass eyes, solid body, restored by Mike Valley, Prairie Du Chein, WI, good condition with a few rubs & dings, wheels & string are missing, 14"L, est. 200 - 400

101
2 Coot Duck Decoys
both unknown carvers & solid bodies, 1 Detroit river bobtail, glass eyes, old working paint, bill has been reset with exposed glue, knot, minor wear & 1 Minnesota, carved eyes, original paint, Cabin Camp brand on tail, this is a reproduction Cabin Ca...

102
2 Bluebill Duck Decoys
both by unknown carvers, pocket sized solid bodies, combination of original & old working paint, bill cracks, chips, shot marks, heaving gunning wear, hen has painted eyes & drake has tack eyes, 10"L - 12"L, est. 200 - 400

103
2 Wisconsin Duck Decoys
both are drakes by unknown carvers, solid bodies, bluebill with glass eyes, mostly original paint, moderate gunning wear, 1 rare bufflehead, painted eyes, combination of original & old working paint, some shot marks & gunning wear, hard to find Wisco...

104
Pr of Mason Canvasback Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, challenge grades, glass eyes, combination of worn original & old working paint, drake is hollow body, hen is solid body with a bill chip, both have shot marks, age cracks & gunning wear, Roger Ludwig Collection, 15"L, est. 400 - 700

105
Large Wisconsin Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown Winnebago area carver, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, most likely made as a lead bird for a canvasback rig, listed in page 193 of the Winnebago Book, some gunning wear, Roger Ludwig Collection, 19.5"L, est. 400 - 700

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May 11th 2024 Decoy and Sporting Collectible Auction

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DECOY & SPORTING COLLECTIBLE AUCTION ONLINE & ABSENTEE BIDDING ACCEPTED Saturday May 11th, 2024 10 AM EST 375 Lots Duck Decoys * Fish Spearing Decoys * Duck Calls and More! Featured Collections of Terry Smart Roger Ludwig We will be accepting Online and Absentee Bids. Call Grant to coordinate your bids! 231-651-9099

1
Tom Chambers Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body with bottom board, original paint, tip of bill has small repair, a few shot marks, light gunning wear, wood knot on back, desirable long bodied model, "GEO.M.HENDRIE" brand, 16.5"L, est. 2,500 - 3,500

2
Ward Brothers Attributed Goldeneye Drake
Crisfield, MD, glass eyes, solid body, good original paint with nice detail, a few areas with light sap bleed on breast, makers signature & dated 1968 on bottom, 13"L, est. 800 - 1,200

3
Ben Schmidt Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, small chip to right side of bill, light coat of varnish, a few shot marks, very little wear, retains original keel, nice example, 16.4"L, est. 500 - 800

4
Group of 5 Wooden Shorebird Decoys
by unknown carvers, various species & styles, displayed on wooden base, shorebirds range from 8"L - 10"L, base is 30"W, est. 500 - 800

5
Early Mason Slope-Breast Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, slightly oversized solid body, original paint, a few small age cracks & shot marks, some wear & roughness to bill, light gunning wear, rare model, 16"L, est. 400 - 600

6
Swisher & Soules Metal Owl Decoy
Decatur, IL , glass eyes, metal hollow body, worn original paint, these were used as early bird deterrence at Chicago airports, rare white model, wooden stand included, some paint flaking, slightly worn condition, 17"T, est. 300 - 500

7
Decorative Hand carved Loon Decoy
glass eyes, hollow body, original paint, very detailed wing & feather carving throughout, nice example, signed & dated 1985 on bottom, 23"L, est. 200 - 400

7
Bert Graves Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with professionally repaired tail, oval wood blemish on top center part of the body present from time of carving, shot marks and light gunning wear, 16� L, Est. 1000-1500

8
Robert Daley Canada Goose Decoy
Tuckerton, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, appears to be original paint, small paint bubbling on bottom, a few small paint chips on tail & bill, great form in swimming position, rigged to hunt, signed & #3 of 4 on bottom, 29"L, est. 200 - 400

9
Frank Strey Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Oshkosh, WI, glass eyes, solid body, good original paint, age crack & knot in back, nice combing, light gunning wear, 15.5"L, est. 400 - 600

10
2 John Roth Duck Decoys
Oshkosh, WI, bluebill drake & canvasback drake, both have glass eyes, solid bodies, old working paint, shot marks, age cracks, gunning wear, 14.5"L - 16"L, est. 300 - 500

11
Frank Strey Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Oshkosh, WI, glass eyes, oversized solid body, combination of original & old working paint, age cracks, paint loss, shot marks, gunning wear, 15"L, est. 250 - 450

12
Jim Keefer Pr of Goldeneye Duck Decoys
Woodstock, VT, glass eyes, hollow bodies, nice original paint, branded "JK", dated 1988, numbered 6/25, species & carvers information written on bottom, good condition, 14.5"L, est. 200 - 400

13
Gus Nelow Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Omro, WI, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint, minor gunning wear, 13"L, est. 200 - 300

14
Albert Koepsel Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Neenah, WI, painted eyes, solid body, original paint with touchup on speculum, a few age cracks, light gunning wear, 13.5"L, est. 200 - 400

15
2 Wooden Duck Decoys
1 Charlie Brisky, Moak style canvasback drake, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint, signed & dated 2009, a few small paint chips & 1 unknown mallard drake, most likely factory, replaced glass eyes, comb paint, gunning wear, 16"L - 20"L, est. 200 ...

16
Charlie Brisky Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Berling, WI, painted tack eyes, solid bodies, original paint, hunting grade birds, shot marks, light gunning wear, age cracks on both, 15"L, est. 150 - 250

17
Charlie Brisky Pr of Blue-Winged Teal
Berling, WI, nice form carved in the Elliston style, glass eyes, hollow bodies, nice original paint, good condition with little wear, 13"L, est. 150 - 300

18
3 East Coast Duck Decoys
all have painted eyes, solid bodies, original paint, 1 mallard drake by Capt. Harry Jobes, Havre de Grace, MD, distressed wear, paint flaking, signed on bottom & 1 pr of pintails by Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, MD, near mint condition, drake is ...

19
Ed Gorschel Pr Canvasback Duck Decoys
Oshkosh, WI, glass eyes, bottom boards, original paint, gunning wear, drake is balsa body with inserted wooden tail & head, hen is cork body with wooden head & tail, "FG" brands, 16.5"L - 17"L, est. 150 - 250

20
Harry V. Shourds Brant Duck Decoy
Tuckerton, NJ, tack eyes, hollow body, old working paint, neck crack, paint flaking, shot marks, gunning wear, a nice example of this famous carvers work, 17"L, est. 400 - 700

21
John Hamilton Brant Decoy
Barnegat Bay, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, "JH" brand on bottom, very minor wear, 17.5"L, est. 200 - 400

22
Bufflehead Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, bead eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint, shot marks, paint flaking, gunning wear, 12.5"L, est. 200 - 400

23
Michigan Black Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, glass eyes, 3-pc hollow construction, original paint, very minor wear, 17"L, est. 150 - 300

24
Ben Schmidt Black Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with light wear & some flaking, nice detailed feather stamping, makers signature in pencil on bottom, 17"L, est. 400 - 700

25
Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
carved in the Dodge style, solid body, original paint with some flaking & light gunning wear, nice form, light wear to edge of bill, 16"L, est. 150 - 300

26
Green-Winged Teal Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, tack eyes, solid body, good original paint with light distressed wear, nice form carved in the style of Dodge, wood knot in back, 13"L, est. 200 - 400

27
Jeff Teeter Canada Goose Decoy
Livonia, MI, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint with light wear, age crack in neck, excellent form carved in the Ben Schmidt style, detailed feather stamping, 23"L x 10.5"T, est. 300 - 500

28
T.J. Hooker Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
Chicago, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, nice original paint with light distressed wear, great form carved in the Walker style, features makers Limited Edition medallion on bottom, 19"L, est. 200 - 400

29
Oversized Goldeneye Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with nice detail, carved in the Anger style, light yellowing to areas of white near breast, nice form with low head, 18"L, est. 200 - 400

30
Marv Meyer Pr of Redhead Duck Decoys
Richfield, MN, both have glass eyes, hollow bodies with foam filled, original paint, detailed carved wings, carvers brand on bottom, very good condition with little wear, hen is dated 2/94 #15, drake has raised carved wing, dated 4/97 #4, 13"L, est. ...

31
Marv Meyer Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Richfield, MN, glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint with a few white specs on decoys, detailed carved wings, carvers brand on bottom, dated 8/92, #24, good condition, hen has small age crack on bottom/side, 13"L, est. 200 - 400

32
Marv Meyer Pr of Ringbill Duck Decoys
Richfield, MN, both have glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint, detailed carved wings, carvers brand on bottom, dated 2/93, #14, very good condition with little wear, 13"L, est. 200 - 400

33
Marv Meyer Pr of Goldeneye Duck Decoys
Richfield, MN, both have glass eyes, hollow bodies with foam filled, original paint, detail carved wings, carvers brand, dated 12/93, #2, very good condition with little wear, 13"L, est. 200 - 400

34
Marv Meyer Pr of Bufflehead Duck Decoys
Richfield, MN, both have glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint, detail carved wings, carvers brand on bottom, dated 1/93, #24, very good condition with little wear, 10.5"L, est. 200 - 400

35
2 Canvasback Drake Duck Decoys
1 by Eugene Eicksteadt, Milwaukee, WI, signed, dated July 1969, hollow with canvas bottom, original paint, 1 by Frank Martin, Detroit River, solid body, old working paint, small bill chip, both have glass eyes, light gunning wear, 17"L, est. 200 - 30...

36
Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
by unknown carver, both have glass eyes, hollow bodies, worn original paint, gunning wear, 17"L, est. 150 - 300

37
Mason pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, standard grades, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, age cracks, knots & gunning wear, 14.5"L, est. 200 - 400

38
3 Pratt Mallard Duck Decoys
Joliet, IL, 1 hen with solid body & bill chip, the other hen & drake are center hollowed, all have glass eyes, combination of original with old working paint, age cracks, tail chips, gunning wear, drakes head is loose & comes off, brand on bottom of ...

39
2 Pratt Factory Bluebill Duck Decoys
Joliet, IL, solid body drake, hollow body hen, both have glass eyes, old working paint with gunning wear, 14"L - 15"L, est. 150 - 250

40
3 Gundelfinger Mallard Duck Decoys
Jefferson City, MO, rigmate pr with combination of original & old working paint with varnish, a single drake with original paint, all have glass eyes, solid bodies, light gunning wear, 16"L, est. 150 - 300

41
Herters Mdl Perfect Black Duck Decoy
Waseca, MN, glass eyes, hollow body with bottom board, combination of original & old working paint, 1 cracked eye, gunning wear, 14"L, est. 150 - 250

42
6 Factory Duck Decoys
3 canvas decoys which includes 1 Armstrong mallard drake with tail chip, 1 redhead drake, 1 canvasback drake & 3 wooden decoys including Pratt bluebill drake & 1 pr of mallards, all have gunning wear & paint, 12"L - 16"L, est. 75 - 150

43
3 Ron Koch Duck Decoys
Omro, WI, all have glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint, carvers brand, bufflehead drake has age crack, a few chips, gunning wear, "P" brand on bottom, pr of green-winged teal, excellent condition with a few scuffs on the bills, also has carvers...

44
Wildfowler Pr of Goldeneye Duck Decoys
Old Saybrook, CT, both have glass eyes, hollow bodies with bottom boards, worn original paint, age cracks, shot marks, gunning wear, factory stamp, rare species, 13"L, est. 250 - 450

45
Ken Harris Wood Duck Drake Decoy
Woodville, NY, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, a few scuffs, light wear, felt & carvers information on bottom, turned head, 13.5"L, est. 200 - 400

46
Downeast Goldeneye Hen Duck Decoy
Freeport, ME, glass eyes, solid body, good original paint, tight age crack in back, very little wear, never rigged, nice example, 16.5"L, est. 200 - 300

47
2 Duck Decoys
both have glass eyes, solid bodies, scuffs & minor wear, bluebill drake by Rhinelander Boat Works, Rhinelander, WI, original paint, age cracks in bottom, red-breasted merganser drake by unknown carver, Great South Bay, LI, NY, distressed wear, chips ...

48
2 Wildfowler Duck Decoys
Point Pleasant, NJ, both have glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint, factory stamp, light gunning wear, tucked head mallard drake, "JON" brand, & "1976 Charles R. Birdsall last of the hollow pine" on bottom, pintail drake in the Ward Bros. style,...

49
Herman Manthey Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Green Bay, WI, both have glass eyes, solid bodies, worn original paint, gunning wear, hen has 1 replaced eye, age crack & with wood loss on side, knot, drake has shot marks, paint rubs & flaking, 13"L - 14"L, est. 200 - 300

50
Jim Slack Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Pekin, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint, "J.H.S. MAKER" brand on weights, very good condition, drake has comb painting on back, 18"L, est. 200 - 400

51
Mason Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original paint & restoration, 1 replaced eye, age cracks, shot marks, gunning wear, "DEXTER" brand on bottom, 13.5"L, est. 100 - 200

52
East Coast Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with some gunning wear & flaking, hairline age crack through bill, 14"L, est. Market Determined

53
Chet Reneson Wood Duck Painting on Board
Old Lyme, CT, scene depicting pr of wood ducks resting on log in marsh, excellent condition, framed, makers signature in lower right corner, 17"W x 13"T, est. Market Determined

54
Robert Repholz Hand Carved Sunfish
Philadelphia, PA, painted brass eyes, carved tail & copper fins, good condition with light distressed wear, mounted on wooden wall plaque, sunfish is 9.5"L, plaque is 21.5"L, est. 200 - 400

55
Richard Bezoenik Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Two Rivers, WI, glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint with light gunning wear, a few rubs & minor imperfections, makers information carved in bottom, 18"L, est. 150 - 300

56
Richard Bezoenik Black Duck Decoy
Two Rivers, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with a few minor imperfections, makers information carved in bottom, 18"L, est. 100 - 200

57
Reggie Birch Hooded Merganser Drake
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, solid body, good original paint, nice form, carvers brand on bottom, 13"L, est. 300 - 500

58
Stevens Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Weedsport, NY, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint, nail in neck, some age cracks & shot marks, gunning wear, 17"L, est. 300 - 500

59
Jerry "G.F." Cranwill Pr of Wood Duck Decoys
Pekin, IL, glass eyes, solid bodies, nice original paint with distressed wear, a few age cracks, light wear, small white paint specks, branded, signed & dated 1986, 13"L - 14"L, est. 200 - 400

60
4 Various Duck Decoys
all have glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint & in very good condition, 1 grebe by Ben Shostak, New London, WI, raised crossed tail feathers, signed & dated 1980, 1 hooded merganser hen by Greg Dovcak, Amsterdam, NY, signed & dated 1984...

61
2 Contemporary Duck Decoys
both have glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, 1 longtail drake by Jimmy Bowden, Chincoteague, VA, branded, signed & dated & 1 great blue heron by Joe Anderlik, Lac Du Flambeau, WI, small white paint specs throughout, bill chip, signed on bottom...

62
Vintage Standing Pheasant Rooster
by unknown carver, painted eyes, 2-pc tail & body separate pieces, original paint with some crazing, small chip on end of tail, slightly blunted bill, some paint chips, age cracks, wound wire feet, 22"L, est. 150 - 250

63
Group of 3 Bird Carvings
all have glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, 1 snowy egret attributed to Bob Guge, Carpentersville, IL, 2-pc construction, distressed wear, a few neck cracks, "Guge 4/80" on bottom, 1 plover by unknown carver, wooden bill, excellent paint with ...

64
Group of 5 Hand carved Birds & 1 Dove
all are mounted on driftwood, solid bodies, original paint, in very good condition, 1 Ken Kirby morning dove, Little Egg Harbor, NJ, glass eyes, detail wing carving, branded & dated 2007, 9"T, 4 miniature blue jays for wall mount, glass eyes, 11"T - ...

65
Canvasback Drake & Brandt Decoy
by unknown carvers, both have glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint with distressed wear, good condition, 15"L - 18"L, est. 150 - 250

66
Walter Tube Dawson Mallard Drake Decoy
Putnam, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, old 2nd coat of paint by Charles Perdew, slight neck crack, gunning wear, from the rig of Illinois River guide Leon Thompson "LT" brand, 17"L, est. 150 - 300

67
Redhead Drake & Dog Sculpture
setter dog sculpture, heavy, original paint with a few rubs & chips, name & dated 1995 on back, 6.5"T, 1 redhead drake by Coot Garton, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, good original paint, slightly raised wings, good condition, minor wear, "COOT" brand o...

68
3 Hand carved Bluegills
by unknown carvers, glass eyes, strong original paint, 1 in very good condition, 1 has a fin that was broke & reglued, 1 has chip on fin & has a reset fin & tail, 9"L, est. 75 - 150

69
Canada Goose Decoy & 2 Bird Carvings
1 Canada Goose by T.J. Hooker, Chicago, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint, distressed wear, neck crack, carvers brand on bottom, signed, 23"L, 1 black-bellied plover by Ken Kirby, Little Egg Harbor, NJ, glass eyes, solid body, excellent ori...

70
Irvin Redshaw Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Granville, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies with bottom boards, 2nd coat of paint by Redshaw, small bill chip on underside of drake, light paint flaking & gunning wear, nice rig mate pr from a hard to find carver, 14"L - 15"L, est. 150 - 300

71
3 Duck Decoys
all have glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, branded & dated, 1 Redhead hen by John Rinehart, Janesville, WI, oversized body, light wear, dated 77 on bottom & underside of bill & pr of green-winged teal by Bob Biddle, Chincoteague, VA, a few sm...

72
Herters Common Merganser Drake Decoy
Waseca, MN, 1893 series mdl, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint, a few light rubs, Herters 1893 stamp on bottom, overall a terrific example, 19"L, est. 125 - 250

73
3 Wisconsin Blue-Winged Teal Duck Decoys
1 pr by Dennis Edwards, Manitowoc, & 1 drake by Bob "Mad Dog" Billings, Minocqua, with Freeman brand, all have glass eyes, hollow bodies, very good original paint, a few minor rubs & scuffs, in good condition, 11"L - 12"L, est. 300 - 500

74
3 Wisconsin Green-Winged Teal Duck Decoys
all are solid bodies with original paint, 1 pr by Mike Trudel, Neshkoro, painted tack eyes, minor wear, 1 drake by Art Bergman, VanDyne, glass eyes, a few shot marks & age cracks, light gunning wear, 11.5"L - 14"L, est. 300 - 500

75
Herman Manthey Pr Bluebill Duck Decoys
Green Bay, WI, glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint with some crazing, age cracks, a few paint rubs, light to moderate gunning wear, 13"L - 14"L, est. 300 - 500

76
Gus Nelow Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
Omro, WI, glass eyes, solid body, nice original paint, slight age crack at neck, a few light rubs, good condition, nice example, 13"L, est. 300 - 500

77
Herman Wendt Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Sheboygan, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint, small wood chip on back, a few shot marks, light gunning wear, 15"L, est. 250 - 500

78
2 Wisconsin Canvasback Drake Duck Decoys
both have glass eyes, 1 by Mike Trudel of Neshkoro, hollow body with bottom board, original paint, good condition with little wear & 1 by Evans factory of Ladysmith, solid body, old working paint, shot marks, age cracks & gunning wear, "P.M. Ellingso...

79
Andy Anderson Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Shawano, WI, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint with some crazing, a few small age cracks, small chip on bill, light gunning wear, signed & dated 1929, 14"L, est. 200 - 400

80
2 Wisconsin Bluebill Drake Duck Decoys
1 by Van Kaunebergh, Green Bay, solid body, mostly original paint, shot marks &1 by John Beisenstein, Neenah, hollow 4-pc construction, old working paint with some crazing, both have glass eyes, light gunning wear, weights & tielines, 13"L - 14"L,est...

81
Joe Gigl Canvasback Hen Duck Decoy
Freemont, WI, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint with some crazing, a few age cracks, brands on bottom, some shot marks & gunning wear, 15"L, est. 200 - 400

82
2 Wisconsin Mallard Drake Duck Decoys
both have glass eyes, old working paint, minor gunning wear, 1 by Otto Jurgenson of Boom Bay, oversized solid body & 1 by Bill Cook, hollow with bottom board, carved tail & back detail, 16"L - 18.5"L, est. 200 - 400

83
2 Bluebill Duck Decoys
both by unknown carvers, glass eyes, solid bodies, gunning wear, 1 drake by unknown Canadian carver, combination of original & old working paint, knot, shot marks, AJS brand on bottom & 1 hen by unknown Lake Poygan, WI carver, good original paint wit...

84
Joe Gigl Green-Winged Teal Hen Duck Decoy
Freemont, WI, rare decoy, glass eyes, solid cork body with wooden head, bottom board & inserted tail, original paint on body with old working paint on head, a few shot marks & minor gunning wear, 14"L, est. 200 - 400

85
Otto Jorgenson Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Boom Bay, WI, glass eyes, cork bodies with wooden bottom boards, inserted tails & heads, original paint, some age cracks & gunning wear, "PJ" brand on bottom, 25"L - 25.5"L, est. 150 - 300

86
2 Wisconsin Duck Decoys
1 black duck by Stiller, Green Bay, glass eyes, hollow body & 1 bluebill drake by Al Koepsel, Neenah, painted eyes, solid body, both have old working paint, with age cracks & gunning wear, 13.5"L - 16"L, est. 150 - 300

87
3 Wisconsin Cork Body Duck Decoys
all have cork bodies with wood bottom boards & heads, old working paint, some cork loss, minor gunning wear, 1 canvasback drake by Otto Jurgenson, Boombay, glass eyes & 2 by Herman Wendt, Sheboygan, 1 black duck & 1 mallard hen, both have painted eye...

88
2 Wisconsin Canvasback Drake Duck Decoys
1 by Leo "Bud" Haber of Menasha, & 1 by Roger Brand of Oshkosh, both have glass eyes, solid bodies, old working paint, age cracks, information on bottom, 16"L - 17"L, est. 150 - 300

89
2 Coot Decoys
1 by August Walters, Oshkosh, WI, glass eyes & 1 by unknown Chesapeake Bay carver, painted eyes, both have solid bodies, original paint, a few shot marks & some gunning wear, 12"L - 12.5"L, est. 150 - 300

90
Cliff Schmidt Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Weyauwega, WI, glass eyes, cork bodies with wooden heads, tails, & bottom boards, old working paint, age cracks, shot marks, gunning wear, branded "CVS" & "70", 15.5"L, est. 150 - 300

91
2 Duck Decoys
both have glass eyes & solid bodies, 1 Herters 1893 series red-breasted merganser drake, Waseca, MN, very good original paint, age crack on back, stamped & 1 Tom Kolosso black duck, Manawa, WI, cork body with wood bottom board & head, original paint ...

92
Chuck Koepsel Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Milwaukee, WI, glass eyes, oversized solid body, original paint, light paint flaking from heat, some varnish, a few shot marks & gunning wear, 20"L, est. 100 - 200

93
Canada Goose & Black Duck Decoy
both have glass eyes, solid bodies, in good condition, 1 black duck by Wildfowler, Old Saybrook, NJ, combination of original & old working paint, factory stamp & 1 Canada goose by Tom Winter, Oshkosh, WI, original paint with distressed wear, carved w...

94
Pr of Oversized Wisconsin Canvasback Duck Decoys
by unknown carver from Manitowoc, WI, glass eyes, oversized solid bodies, good original paint, 25"L x 12"W x 13.5"T, est. 300 - 500

95
Marty Hanson Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Prior Lake, MN, glass eyes, solid body, worn original paint, age cracks throughout, shot marks, gunning wear, visible age crack in tail, "JDC" brand, said to be Marty's 1st Jim Campbell brand, 14"L, est. 250 - 500

96
Ed "One Arm" Kellie Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Monroe, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, shot marks, age cracks, gunning wear, loose neck, cracked eye, retains original keel, nice "HY DAHLKA" brand on bottom, 12"L, est. 250 - 500

97
Evans Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Ladysmith, WI, competitive grade, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, minor wear, good condition, 15"L, est. 200 - 400

98
Evans Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Ladysmith, WI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, shot marks, minor gunning wear, Evans stamp, Pratt weight on bottom, 15"L, est. 200 - 400

99
Torry Ward Hen Redhead Duck Decoy
Portage La Prairie, MAN, glass eyes, hollow with bottom board, good original paint, signed on bottom, very little wear in good condition, 15.5"L, est. 200 - 400

100
Evans Pull Toy
Ladysmith, WI, glass eyes, solid body, restored by Mike Valley, Prairie Du Chein, WI, good condition with a few rubs & dings, wheels & string are missing, 14"L, est. 200 - 400

101
2 Coot Duck Decoys
both unknown carvers & solid bodies, 1 Detroit river bobtail, glass eyes, old working paint, bill has been reset with exposed glue, knot, minor wear & 1 Minnesota, carved eyes, original paint, Cabin Camp brand on tail, this is a reproduction Cabin Ca...

102
2 Bluebill Duck Decoys
both by unknown carvers, pocket sized solid bodies, combination of original & old working paint, bill cracks, chips, shot marks, heaving gunning wear, hen has painted eyes & drake has tack eyes, 10"L - 12"L, est. 200 - 400

103
2 Wisconsin Duck Decoys
both are drakes by unknown carvers, solid bodies, bluebill with glass eyes, mostly original paint, moderate gunning wear, 1 rare bufflehead, painted eyes, combination of original & old working paint, some shot marks & gunning wear, hard to find Wisco...

104
Pr of Mason Canvasback Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, challenge grades, glass eyes, combination of worn original & old working paint, drake is hollow body, hen is solid body with a bill chip, both have shot marks, age cracks & gunning wear, Roger Ludwig Collection, 15"L, est. 400 - 700

105
Large Wisconsin Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown Winnebago area carver, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, most likely made as a lead bird for a canvasback rig, listed in page 193 of the Winnebago Book, some gunning wear, Roger Ludwig Collection, 19.5"L, est. 400 - 700

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May 11th 2024 Decoy and Sporting Collectible Auction
 Live Auction w/Online Bidding
Sale Date(s)
Saturday May 11,
Sale Location
Beulah, MI 49617
Full Address Available on Friday, May 10
Listing Terms and Conditions
Terms: 20% Buyers Premium with Cash and Check. If you use a Credit or Debit card a 5% charge will be aded to the Buyer's Premium to total 25%. The Information Is Believed To Be Accurate, But Is Furnished For Convenience Only And Is Not A Representation By The Auctioneers, Auction Company Or Its Staff. Auctioneers Acting As The Seller's Agent Only. Announcements Made On The Day Of Sale Take Precedence Over All Printed Matter. Shipping Of Purchases Will Be Available At Buyer's Expense. *****DELIVERY INFO- If you have already set up a delivery/pickup location with Grant, there is no need to let megan know again. We have a running list. If you would like delivery to a Decoy Show, please call Grant directly to discuss. We charge a $10.00 Per Lot handling fee for delivery. We try our best to deliver to you at shows, but trailer room fills up quickly!!! 231-651-9099 Call Grant For More Information About Auctions. 231-651-9099
DECOY & SPORTING COLLECTIBLE AUCTION ONLINE & ABSENTEE BIDDING ACCEPTED Saturday May 11th, 2024 10 AM EST 375 Lots Duck Decoys * Fish Spearing Decoys * Duck Calls and More! Featured Collections of Terry Smart Roger Ludwig We will be accepting Online and Absentee Bids. Call Grant to coordinate your bids! 231-651-9099

1
Tom Chambers Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body with bottom board, original paint, tip of bill has small repair, a few shot marks, light gunning wear, wood knot on back, desirable long bodied model, "GEO.M.HENDRIE" brand, 16.5"L, est. 2,500 - 3,500

2
Ward Brothers Attributed Goldeneye Drake
Crisfield, MD, glass eyes, solid body, good original paint with nice detail, a few areas with light sap bleed on breast, makers signature & dated 1968 on bottom, 13"L, est. 800 - 1,200

3
Ben Schmidt Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, small chip to right side of bill, light coat of varnish, a few shot marks, very little wear, retains original keel, nice example, 16.4"L, est. 500 - 800

4
Group of 5 Wooden Shorebird Decoys
by unknown carvers, various species & styles, displayed on wooden base, shorebirds range from 8"L - 10"L, base is 30"W, est. 500 - 800

5
Early Mason Slope-Breast Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, slightly oversized solid body, original paint, a few small age cracks & shot marks, some wear & roughness to bill, light gunning wear, rare model, 16"L, est. 400 - 600

6
Swisher & Soules Metal Owl Decoy
Decatur, IL , glass eyes, metal hollow body, worn original paint, these were used as early bird deterrence at Chicago airports, rare white model, wooden stand included, some paint flaking, slightly worn condition, 17"T, est. 300 - 500

7
Decorative Hand carved Loon Decoy
glass eyes, hollow body, original paint, very detailed wing & feather carving throughout, nice example, signed & dated 1985 on bottom, 23"L, est. 200 - 400

7
Bert Graves Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with professionally repaired tail, oval wood blemish on top center part of the body present from time of carving, shot marks and light gunning wear, 16� L, Est. 1000-1500

8
Robert Daley Canada Goose Decoy
Tuckerton, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, appears to be original paint, small paint bubbling on bottom, a few small paint chips on tail & bill, great form in swimming position, rigged to hunt, signed & #3 of 4 on bottom, 29"L, est. 200 - 400

9
Frank Strey Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Oshkosh, WI, glass eyes, solid body, good original paint, age crack & knot in back, nice combing, light gunning wear, 15.5"L, est. 400 - 600

10
2 John Roth Duck Decoys
Oshkosh, WI, bluebill drake & canvasback drake, both have glass eyes, solid bodies, old working paint, shot marks, age cracks, gunning wear, 14.5"L - 16"L, est. 300 - 500

11
Frank Strey Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Oshkosh, WI, glass eyes, oversized solid body, combination of original & old working paint, age cracks, paint loss, shot marks, gunning wear, 15"L, est. 250 - 450

12
Jim Keefer Pr of Goldeneye Duck Decoys
Woodstock, VT, glass eyes, hollow bodies, nice original paint, branded "JK", dated 1988, numbered 6/25, species & carvers information written on bottom, good condition, 14.5"L, est. 200 - 400

13
Gus Nelow Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Omro, WI, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint, minor gunning wear, 13"L, est. 200 - 300

14
Albert Koepsel Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Neenah, WI, painted eyes, solid body, original paint with touchup on speculum, a few age cracks, light gunning wear, 13.5"L, est. 200 - 400

15
2 Wooden Duck Decoys
1 Charlie Brisky, Moak style canvasback drake, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint, signed & dated 2009, a few small paint chips & 1 unknown mallard drake, most likely factory, replaced glass eyes, comb paint, gunning wear, 16"L - 20"L, est. 200 ...

16
Charlie Brisky Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Berling, WI, painted tack eyes, solid bodies, original paint, hunting grade birds, shot marks, light gunning wear, age cracks on both, 15"L, est. 150 - 250

17
Charlie Brisky Pr of Blue-Winged Teal
Berling, WI, nice form carved in the Elliston style, glass eyes, hollow bodies, nice original paint, good condition with little wear, 13"L, est. 150 - 300

18
3 East Coast Duck Decoys
all have painted eyes, solid bodies, original paint, 1 mallard drake by Capt. Harry Jobes, Havre de Grace, MD, distressed wear, paint flaking, signed on bottom & 1 pr of pintails by Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, MD, near mint condition, drake is ...

19
Ed Gorschel Pr Canvasback Duck Decoys
Oshkosh, WI, glass eyes, bottom boards, original paint, gunning wear, drake is balsa body with inserted wooden tail & head, hen is cork body with wooden head & tail, "FG" brands, 16.5"L - 17"L, est. 150 - 250

20
Harry V. Shourds Brant Duck Decoy
Tuckerton, NJ, tack eyes, hollow body, old working paint, neck crack, paint flaking, shot marks, gunning wear, a nice example of this famous carvers work, 17"L, est. 400 - 700

21
John Hamilton Brant Decoy
Barnegat Bay, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, "JH" brand on bottom, very minor wear, 17.5"L, est. 200 - 400

22
Bufflehead Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, bead eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint, shot marks, paint flaking, gunning wear, 12.5"L, est. 200 - 400

23
Michigan Black Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, glass eyes, 3-pc hollow construction, original paint, very minor wear, 17"L, est. 150 - 300

24
Ben Schmidt Black Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with light wear & some flaking, nice detailed feather stamping, makers signature in pencil on bottom, 17"L, est. 400 - 700

25
Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
carved in the Dodge style, solid body, original paint with some flaking & light gunning wear, nice form, light wear to edge of bill, 16"L, est. 150 - 300

26
Green-Winged Teal Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, tack eyes, solid body, good original paint with light distressed wear, nice form carved in the style of Dodge, wood knot in back, 13"L, est. 200 - 400

27
Jeff Teeter Canada Goose Decoy
Livonia, MI, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint with light wear, age crack in neck, excellent form carved in the Ben Schmidt style, detailed feather stamping, 23"L x 10.5"T, est. 300 - 500

28
T.J. Hooker Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
Chicago, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, nice original paint with light distressed wear, great form carved in the Walker style, features makers Limited Edition medallion on bottom, 19"L, est. 200 - 400

29
Oversized Goldeneye Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with nice detail, carved in the Anger style, light yellowing to areas of white near breast, nice form with low head, 18"L, est. 200 - 400

30
Marv Meyer Pr of Redhead Duck Decoys
Richfield, MN, both have glass eyes, hollow bodies with foam filled, original paint, detailed carved wings, carvers brand on bottom, very good condition with little wear, hen is dated 2/94 #15, drake has raised carved wing, dated 4/97 #4, 13"L, est. ...

31
Marv Meyer Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Richfield, MN, glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint with a few white specs on decoys, detailed carved wings, carvers brand on bottom, dated 8/92, #24, good condition, hen has small age crack on bottom/side, 13"L, est. 200 - 400

32
Marv Meyer Pr of Ringbill Duck Decoys
Richfield, MN, both have glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint, detailed carved wings, carvers brand on bottom, dated 2/93, #14, very good condition with little wear, 13"L, est. 200 - 400

33
Marv Meyer Pr of Goldeneye Duck Decoys
Richfield, MN, both have glass eyes, hollow bodies with foam filled, original paint, detail carved wings, carvers brand, dated 12/93, #2, very good condition with little wear, 13"L, est. 200 - 400

34
Marv Meyer Pr of Bufflehead Duck Decoys
Richfield, MN, both have glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint, detail carved wings, carvers brand on bottom, dated 1/93, #24, very good condition with little wear, 10.5"L, est. 200 - 400

35
2 Canvasback Drake Duck Decoys
1 by Eugene Eicksteadt, Milwaukee, WI, signed, dated July 1969, hollow with canvas bottom, original paint, 1 by Frank Martin, Detroit River, solid body, old working paint, small bill chip, both have glass eyes, light gunning wear, 17"L, est. 200 - 30...

36
Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
by unknown carver, both have glass eyes, hollow bodies, worn original paint, gunning wear, 17"L, est. 150 - 300

37
Mason pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, standard grades, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, age cracks, knots & gunning wear, 14.5"L, est. 200 - 400

38
3 Pratt Mallard Duck Decoys
Joliet, IL, 1 hen with solid body & bill chip, the other hen & drake are center hollowed, all have glass eyes, combination of original with old working paint, age cracks, tail chips, gunning wear, drakes head is loose & comes off, brand on bottom of ...

39
2 Pratt Factory Bluebill Duck Decoys
Joliet, IL, solid body drake, hollow body hen, both have glass eyes, old working paint with gunning wear, 14"L - 15"L, est. 150 - 250

40
3 Gundelfinger Mallard Duck Decoys
Jefferson City, MO, rigmate pr with combination of original & old working paint with varnish, a single drake with original paint, all have glass eyes, solid bodies, light gunning wear, 16"L, est. 150 - 300

41
Herters Mdl Perfect Black Duck Decoy
Waseca, MN, glass eyes, hollow body with bottom board, combination of original & old working paint, 1 cracked eye, gunning wear, 14"L, est. 150 - 250

42
6 Factory Duck Decoys
3 canvas decoys which includes 1 Armstrong mallard drake with tail chip, 1 redhead drake, 1 canvasback drake & 3 wooden decoys including Pratt bluebill drake & 1 pr of mallards, all have gunning wear & paint, 12"L - 16"L, est. 75 - 150

43
3 Ron Koch Duck Decoys
Omro, WI, all have glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint, carvers brand, bufflehead drake has age crack, a few chips, gunning wear, "P" brand on bottom, pr of green-winged teal, excellent condition with a few scuffs on the bills, also has carvers...

44
Wildfowler Pr of Goldeneye Duck Decoys
Old Saybrook, CT, both have glass eyes, hollow bodies with bottom boards, worn original paint, age cracks, shot marks, gunning wear, factory stamp, rare species, 13"L, est. 250 - 450

45
Ken Harris Wood Duck Drake Decoy
Woodville, NY, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, a few scuffs, light wear, felt & carvers information on bottom, turned head, 13.5"L, est. 200 - 400

46
Downeast Goldeneye Hen Duck Decoy
Freeport, ME, glass eyes, solid body, good original paint, tight age crack in back, very little wear, never rigged, nice example, 16.5"L, est. 200 - 300

47
2 Duck Decoys
both have glass eyes, solid bodies, scuffs & minor wear, bluebill drake by Rhinelander Boat Works, Rhinelander, WI, original paint, age cracks in bottom, red-breasted merganser drake by unknown carver, Great South Bay, LI, NY, distressed wear, chips ...

48
2 Wildfowler Duck Decoys
Point Pleasant, NJ, both have glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint, factory stamp, light gunning wear, tucked head mallard drake, "JON" brand, & "1976 Charles R. Birdsall last of the hollow pine" on bottom, pintail drake in the Ward Bros. style,...

49
Herman Manthey Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Green Bay, WI, both have glass eyes, solid bodies, worn original paint, gunning wear, hen has 1 replaced eye, age crack & with wood loss on side, knot, drake has shot marks, paint rubs & flaking, 13"L - 14"L, est. 200 - 300

50
Jim Slack Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Pekin, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint, "J.H.S. MAKER" brand on weights, very good condition, drake has comb painting on back, 18"L, est. 200 - 400

51
Mason Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original paint & restoration, 1 replaced eye, age cracks, shot marks, gunning wear, "DEXTER" brand on bottom, 13.5"L, est. 100 - 200

52
East Coast Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with some gunning wear & flaking, hairline age crack through bill, 14"L, est. Market Determined

53
Chet Reneson Wood Duck Painting on Board
Old Lyme, CT, scene depicting pr of wood ducks resting on log in marsh, excellent condition, framed, makers signature in lower right corner, 17"W x 13"T, est. Market Determined

54
Robert Repholz Hand Carved Sunfish
Philadelphia, PA, painted brass eyes, carved tail & copper fins, good condition with light distressed wear, mounted on wooden wall plaque, sunfish is 9.5"L, plaque is 21.5"L, est. 200 - 400

55
Richard Bezoenik Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Two Rivers, WI, glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint with light gunning wear, a few rubs & minor imperfections, makers information carved in bottom, 18"L, est. 150 - 300

56
Richard Bezoenik Black Duck Decoy
Two Rivers, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with a few minor imperfections, makers information carved in bottom, 18"L, est. 100 - 200

57
Reggie Birch Hooded Merganser Drake
Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, solid body, good original paint, nice form, carvers brand on bottom, 13"L, est. 300 - 500

58
Stevens Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Weedsport, NY, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint, nail in neck, some age cracks & shot marks, gunning wear, 17"L, est. 300 - 500

59
Jerry "G.F." Cranwill Pr of Wood Duck Decoys
Pekin, IL, glass eyes, solid bodies, nice original paint with distressed wear, a few age cracks, light wear, small white paint specks, branded, signed & dated 1986, 13"L - 14"L, est. 200 - 400

60
4 Various Duck Decoys
all have glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint & in very good condition, 1 grebe by Ben Shostak, New London, WI, raised crossed tail feathers, signed & dated 1980, 1 hooded merganser hen by Greg Dovcak, Amsterdam, NY, signed & dated 1984...

61
2 Contemporary Duck Decoys
both have glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, 1 longtail drake by Jimmy Bowden, Chincoteague, VA, branded, signed & dated & 1 great blue heron by Joe Anderlik, Lac Du Flambeau, WI, small white paint specs throughout, bill chip, signed on bottom...

62
Vintage Standing Pheasant Rooster
by unknown carver, painted eyes, 2-pc tail & body separate pieces, original paint with some crazing, small chip on end of tail, slightly blunted bill, some paint chips, age cracks, wound wire feet, 22"L, est. 150 - 250

63
Group of 3 Bird Carvings
all have glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, 1 snowy egret attributed to Bob Guge, Carpentersville, IL, 2-pc construction, distressed wear, a few neck cracks, "Guge 4/80" on bottom, 1 plover by unknown carver, wooden bill, excellent paint with ...

64
Group of 5 Hand carved Birds & 1 Dove
all are mounted on driftwood, solid bodies, original paint, in very good condition, 1 Ken Kirby morning dove, Little Egg Harbor, NJ, glass eyes, detail wing carving, branded & dated 2007, 9"T, 4 miniature blue jays for wall mount, glass eyes, 11"T - ...

65
Canvasback Drake & Brandt Decoy
by unknown carvers, both have glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint with distressed wear, good condition, 15"L - 18"L, est. 150 - 250

66
Walter Tube Dawson Mallard Drake Decoy
Putnam, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, old 2nd coat of paint by Charles Perdew, slight neck crack, gunning wear, from the rig of Illinois River guide Leon Thompson "LT" brand, 17"L, est. 150 - 300

67
Redhead Drake & Dog Sculpture
setter dog sculpture, heavy, original paint with a few rubs & chips, name & dated 1995 on back, 6.5"T, 1 redhead drake by Coot Garton, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, good original paint, slightly raised wings, good condition, minor wear, "COOT" brand o...

68
3 Hand carved Bluegills
by unknown carvers, glass eyes, strong original paint, 1 in very good condition, 1 has a fin that was broke & reglued, 1 has chip on fin & has a reset fin & tail, 9"L, est. 75 - 150

69
Canada Goose Decoy & 2 Bird Carvings
1 Canada Goose by T.J. Hooker, Chicago, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint, distressed wear, neck crack, carvers brand on bottom, signed, 23"L, 1 black-bellied plover by Ken Kirby, Little Egg Harbor, NJ, glass eyes, solid body, excellent ori...

70
Irvin Redshaw Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Granville, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies with bottom boards, 2nd coat of paint by Redshaw, small bill chip on underside of drake, light paint flaking & gunning wear, nice rig mate pr from a hard to find carver, 14"L - 15"L, est. 150 - 300

71
3 Duck Decoys
all have glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, branded & dated, 1 Redhead hen by John Rinehart, Janesville, WI, oversized body, light wear, dated 77 on bottom & underside of bill & pr of green-winged teal by Bob Biddle, Chincoteague, VA, a few sm...

72
Herters Common Merganser Drake Decoy
Waseca, MN, 1893 series mdl, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint, a few light rubs, Herters 1893 stamp on bottom, overall a terrific example, 19"L, est. 125 - 250

73
3 Wisconsin Blue-Winged Teal Duck Decoys
1 pr by Dennis Edwards, Manitowoc, & 1 drake by Bob "Mad Dog" Billings, Minocqua, with Freeman brand, all have glass eyes, hollow bodies, very good original paint, a few minor rubs & scuffs, in good condition, 11"L - 12"L, est. 300 - 500

74
3 Wisconsin Green-Winged Teal Duck Decoys
all are solid bodies with original paint, 1 pr by Mike Trudel, Neshkoro, painted tack eyes, minor wear, 1 drake by Art Bergman, VanDyne, glass eyes, a few shot marks & age cracks, light gunning wear, 11.5"L - 14"L, est. 300 - 500

75
Herman Manthey Pr Bluebill Duck Decoys
Green Bay, WI, glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint with some crazing, age cracks, a few paint rubs, light to moderate gunning wear, 13"L - 14"L, est. 300 - 500

76
Gus Nelow Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
Omro, WI, glass eyes, solid body, nice original paint, slight age crack at neck, a few light rubs, good condition, nice example, 13"L, est. 300 - 500

77
Herman Wendt Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Sheboygan, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint, small wood chip on back, a few shot marks, light gunning wear, 15"L, est. 250 - 500

78
2 Wisconsin Canvasback Drake Duck Decoys
both have glass eyes, 1 by Mike Trudel of Neshkoro, hollow body with bottom board, original paint, good condition with little wear & 1 by Evans factory of Ladysmith, solid body, old working paint, shot marks, age cracks & gunning wear, "P.M. Ellingso...

79
Andy Anderson Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Shawano, WI, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint with some crazing, a few small age cracks, small chip on bill, light gunning wear, signed & dated 1929, 14"L, est. 200 - 400

80
2 Wisconsin Bluebill Drake Duck Decoys
1 by Van Kaunebergh, Green Bay, solid body, mostly original paint, shot marks &1 by John Beisenstein, Neenah, hollow 4-pc construction, old working paint with some crazing, both have glass eyes, light gunning wear, weights & tielines, 13"L - 14"L,est...

81
Joe Gigl Canvasback Hen Duck Decoy
Freemont, WI, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint with some crazing, a few age cracks, brands on bottom, some shot marks & gunning wear, 15"L, est. 200 - 400

82
2 Wisconsin Mallard Drake Duck Decoys
both have glass eyes, old working paint, minor gunning wear, 1 by Otto Jurgenson of Boom Bay, oversized solid body & 1 by Bill Cook, hollow with bottom board, carved tail & back detail, 16"L - 18.5"L, est. 200 - 400

83
2 Bluebill Duck Decoys
both by unknown carvers, glass eyes, solid bodies, gunning wear, 1 drake by unknown Canadian carver, combination of original & old working paint, knot, shot marks, AJS brand on bottom & 1 hen by unknown Lake Poygan, WI carver, good original paint wit...

84
Joe Gigl Green-Winged Teal Hen Duck Decoy
Freemont, WI, rare decoy, glass eyes, solid cork body with wooden head, bottom board & inserted tail, original paint on body with old working paint on head, a few shot marks & minor gunning wear, 14"L, est. 200 - 400

85
Otto Jorgenson Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Boom Bay, WI, glass eyes, cork bodies with wooden bottom boards, inserted tails & heads, original paint, some age cracks & gunning wear, "PJ" brand on bottom, 25"L - 25.5"L, est. 150 - 300

86
2 Wisconsin Duck Decoys
1 black duck by Stiller, Green Bay, glass eyes, hollow body & 1 bluebill drake by Al Koepsel, Neenah, painted eyes, solid body, both have old working paint, with age cracks & gunning wear, 13.5"L - 16"L, est. 150 - 300

87
3 Wisconsin Cork Body Duck Decoys
all have cork bodies with wood bottom boards & heads, old working paint, some cork loss, minor gunning wear, 1 canvasback drake by Otto Jurgenson, Boombay, glass eyes & 2 by Herman Wendt, Sheboygan, 1 black duck & 1 mallard hen, both have painted eye...

88
2 Wisconsin Canvasback Drake Duck Decoys
1 by Leo "Bud" Haber of Menasha, & 1 by Roger Brand of Oshkosh, both have glass eyes, solid bodies, old working paint, age cracks, information on bottom, 16"L - 17"L, est. 150 - 300

89
2 Coot Decoys
1 by August Walters, Oshkosh, WI, glass eyes & 1 by unknown Chesapeake Bay carver, painted eyes, both have solid bodies, original paint, a few shot marks & some gunning wear, 12"L - 12.5"L, est. 150 - 300

90
Cliff Schmidt Pr of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Weyauwega, WI, glass eyes, cork bodies with wooden heads, tails, & bottom boards, old working paint, age cracks, shot marks, gunning wear, branded "CVS" & "70", 15.5"L, est. 150 - 300

91
2 Duck Decoys
both have glass eyes & solid bodies, 1 Herters 1893 series red-breasted merganser drake, Waseca, MN, very good original paint, age crack on back, stamped & 1 Tom Kolosso black duck, Manawa, WI, cork body with wood bottom board & head, original paint ...

92
Chuck Koepsel Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Milwaukee, WI, glass eyes, oversized solid body, original paint, light paint flaking from heat, some varnish, a few shot marks & gunning wear, 20"L, est. 100 - 200

93
Canada Goose & Black Duck Decoy
both have glass eyes, solid bodies, in good condition, 1 black duck by Wildfowler, Old Saybrook, NJ, combination of original & old working paint, factory stamp & 1 Canada goose by Tom Winter, Oshkosh, WI, original paint with distressed wear, carved w...

94
Pr of Oversized Wisconsin Canvasback Duck Decoys
by unknown carver from Manitowoc, WI, glass eyes, oversized solid bodies, good original paint, 25"L x 12"W x 13.5"T, est. 300 - 500

95
Marty Hanson Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Prior Lake, MN, glass eyes, solid body, worn original paint, age cracks throughout, shot marks, gunning wear, visible age crack in tail, "JDC" brand, said to be Marty's 1st Jim Campbell brand, 14"L, est. 250 - 500

96
Ed "One Arm" Kellie Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Monroe, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, shot marks, age cracks, gunning wear, loose neck, cracked eye, retains original keel, nice "HY DAHLKA" brand on bottom, 12"L, est. 250 - 500

97
Evans Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Ladysmith, WI, competitive grade, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, minor wear, good condition, 15"L, est. 200 - 400

98
Evans Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Ladysmith, WI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, shot marks, minor gunning wear, Evans stamp, Pratt weight on bottom, 15"L, est. 200 - 400

99
Torry Ward Hen Redhead Duck Decoy
Portage La Prairie, MAN, glass eyes, hollow with bottom board, good original paint, signed on bottom, very little wear in good condition, 15.5"L, est. 200 - 400

100
Evans Pull Toy
Ladysmith, WI, glass eyes, solid body, restored by Mike Valley, Prairie Du Chein, WI, good condition with a few rubs & dings, wheels & string are missing, 14"L, est. 200 - 400

101
2 Coot Duck Decoys
both unknown carvers & solid bodies, 1 Detroit river bobtail, glass eyes, old working paint, bill has been reset with exposed glue, knot, minor wear & 1 Minnesota, carved eyes, original paint, Cabin Camp brand on tail, this is a reproduction Cabin Ca...

102
2 Bluebill Duck Decoys
both by unknown carvers, pocket sized solid bodies, combination of original & old working paint, bill cracks, chips, shot marks, heaving gunning wear, hen has painted eyes & drake has tack eyes, 10"L - 12"L, est. 200 - 400

103
2 Wisconsin Duck Decoys
both are drakes by unknown carvers, solid bodies, bluebill with glass eyes, mostly original paint, moderate gunning wear, 1 rare bufflehead, painted eyes, combination of original & old working paint, some shot marks & gunning wear, hard to find Wisco...

104
Pr of Mason Canvasback Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, challenge grades, glass eyes, combination of worn original & old working paint, drake is hollow body, hen is solid body with a bill chip, both have shot marks, age cracks & gunning wear, Roger Ludwig Collection, 15"L, est. 400 - 700

105
Large Wisconsin Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown Winnebago area carver, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, most likely made as a lead bird for a canvasback rig, listed in page 193 of the Winnebago Book, some gunning wear, Roger Ludwig Collection, 19.5"L, est. 400 - 700