August Decoy and Sporting Collectible Auction
Listing ID#: 880029

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Beulah, MI 49617
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Sunday Aug 2,
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DECOY & SPORTING COLLECTIBLE AUCTION Sunday August 2nd 6pm EST ONLINE, PHONE & ABSENTEE BIDDING ACCEPTED

1
Marty Hanson Pr. of Mallard Duck Decoys
Prior Lake, MN/Hayward, WI, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, drake has relief carved & crossed wingtips, 18"L, est. 1,200-1,800

2
George Strunk Pr. of Mallard Duck Decoys
Glendora, NJ, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, drake has hairline crack through neck, maker's signature in stamp & lead weight on bottom, Dennis Hays Collection, 19"L, est. 500-800

3
George Strunk Wood Duck Drake Decoy
Glendora, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, head is turned slightly left, maker's name branded in lead weight on bottom, signed & dated 1994, Dennis Hays Collection, 14"L, est. 400-800

4
George Strunk Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Glendora, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, tight detailed combing on back & sides, nice form in preening position, Dennis Hays Collection, 17.5"L, est. 400-600

5
Sean Sutton Canada Goose Decoy
Paulsboro, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, relief wing carving, maker's signature on bottom, Dennis Hays Collection, 26"L, est. 600-900

6
Sean Sutton Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Paulsboro, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, nice form in swimming position with head turned slightly left, maker's brand & signature on bottom, Dennis Hays Collection, 21"L, est. 300-600

7
Sean Sutton Pr. of Mallard Duck Decoys
Paulsboro, NJ, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, maker's brand & signature on bottoms, Dennis Hays Collection, 17"L, est. 300-600

8
Sean Sutton Black Duck Decoy
Paulsboro, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint with a few minor imperfections, head is turned left, features maker's name on bottom, Dennis Hays Collection, 20"L, est. 200-400

9
Sean Sutton Widgeon Drake Duck Decoy
Paulsboro, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint, nice form with head turned slightly right, maker's name in lead weight on bottom, Dennis Hays Collection, 18.5"L, est. 250-450

10
2 Sean Sutton Green-Winged Teal
Paulsboro, NJ, 1 early drake, glass eyes, solid body, original paint in preening position, light damage to tip of tail, maker's name on bottom, 9"L & 1 hen, glass eyes, hollow body, nice original paint, small chip on bill, maker's name in lead weight...

11
2 Sean Sutton Hand Carved Duck Heads
Paulsboro, NJ, 1 mallard drake & 1 black duck, features glass eyes, excellent condition, maker's signature on bottoms, Dennis Hays Collection, 5"L, est. 75-150

12
Frank Strey Coot Decoy
Oshkosh, WI, glass eyes, solid body, good original paint, light wear, tight age crack on bottom, Gene Davis Collection, 13"L, est. 500-800

13
Gus Nelow Pr. of Bluebill Duck Decoy
Omro, WI, glass eyes, solid bodies, strong original paint with light wear & a few minor imperfections, overall nice working examples, Gene Davis Collection, 14"L, est. 400-800

14
Frank Resop Coot Decoy
Berlin, WI, glass eyes, solid body, nice original paint, light wear, Gene Davis Collection, 13"L, est. 400-700

15
Bob "Mad Dog" Billings Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Minocqua, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, detailed combing on back & sides, Gene Davis Collection, 17"L, est. 300-500

16
Bob "Mad Dog" Billings Canvasback Drake
Minocqua, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, detailed combing on back & sides, Gene Davis Collection, 16"L, est. 300-500

17
Bob "Mad Dog" Billings Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
Minocqua, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, detailed combing on back & sides, Gene Davis Collection, 15"L, est. 300-500

18
Gus Nelow Black Duck Decoy
Omro, WI, glass eyes, solid body, body is original paint with light wear, head & neck appear to be 2nd coated, a few tight age cracks in body, ex Ron Koch Collection, Gene Davis Collection, 17"L, est. 300-500

19
2 Mike Shurada Mallard Drake Duck Decoys
Prairie Du Chein, WI, 1 with glass eyes, hollow body, original paint, some gunning wear, light paint loss to edge of tail & bill, 16"L & 1 with tack eyes, hollow body, original paint, some gunning wear, light flaking, nice form with head being turned...

20
2 Wisconsin Blue-Winged Teal
by unknown makers, 1 with hollow body & bottom board, original paint, some gunning wear & 1 with solid body, glass eyes, original paint, light wear, Gene Davis Collection, 12"L & 14"L, est. 300-500

21
Joe Gigl Mallard Wall Plaque
Freemont, WI, painted eye, strong original paint, edge of tail has minor chip, left leg has crack that has been repaired, metal wing with small amount of paint flaking near body, rear wing is made of wood, light coat of varnish, Gene Davis Collection...

22
Joe Gigl Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Fremont, WI, glass eyes, solid wooden body, combination of original & old working paint, gunning wear & flaking, head is slightly loose, Gene Davis Collection, 16.5"L, est. 150-300

23
Joe Gigl Pr. of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Fremont, WI, glass eyes, cork bodies with wooden bottom boards, wooden carved heads with inserted wooden tails, drake has original paint with some gunning wear & light flaking, hen appears to be 2nd coated with some wear, Gene Davis Collection, 16"L,...

24
Joe Gigl Pr. of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Fremont, WI, glass eyes, cork bodies with wooden bottom boards, wooden carved heads with inserted wooden tails, original paint with some gunning wear & a few shot marks, hen has hairline crack in bill, Gene Davis Collection, 18"L, est. 300-500

25
Oversized Joe Gigl Black Duck Decoy
Fremont, WI, glass eyes, cork body with wooden bottom board, wooden carved head with inserted wooden tail, original paint with some gunning wear & light flaking, head is turned left, Gene Davis Collection, 22"L, est. 300-500

26
Joe Gigl Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Fremont, WI, glass eyes, cork body with wooden bottom board, wooden carved head with inserted metal tail, original paint with some gunning wear & flaking, Gene Davis Collection, 18.5"L, est. 300-500

27
Joe Gigl Pr. of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Fremont, WI, glass eyes, oversized cork bodies with wooden bottom boards, wooden carved heads with inserted wooden tails, original paint with some gunning wear & light flaking, Gene Davis Collection, 24"L, est. 300-500

28
2 Joe Gigl Canvasback Drake Duck Decoys
Fremont, WI, glass eyes, oversized cork bodies with wooden bottom boards, wooden carved heads with inserted wooden tails, original paint with light gunning wear & some paint loss, Gene Davis Collection, 22.5"L, est. 300-500

29
Joe Gigl Oversized Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Fremont, WI, tack eyes, oversized cork body with wooden bottom board, wooden carved head with inserted wooden tail, original paint with flaking & wear, light damage to tip of bill, Gene Davis Collection, 24"L, est. 100-200

30
Pr. of Wisconsin Mallard Duck Decoys
by unknown carver, glass eyes, oversized solid bodies, original paint with light gunning wear & some flaking, a few shot marks, drake has slight blunting to tip of tail, nice form, Gene Davis Collection, 22"L, est. 200-400

31
Bob Swann Pr. of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Newville Lake Koshkonong, WI, glass eyes, cork bodies, wooden carved heads with inserted wooden tails, excellent original paint, features Bob's trademark brand on keels & dated 1999, Gene Davis Collection, 14"L, est. 200-400

32
2 Bob Swann Duck Decoys
Newville Lake Koshkonong, WI, 1 black duck & 1 ruddy duck, glass eyes, cork bodies, wooden carved heads, excellent original paint, features Bob's trademark brand on keels & dated 1999, 18"L black duck is branded & dated 2011, 11.5"L ruddy duck is bra...

33
Bob Swann Pr. of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Newville Lake Koshkonong, Wi, glass eyes, cork bodies, excellent original paint, heads are slightly turned, maker's brand & dated 1998 on keels, Dennis Hays Collection, 12"L, est. 200-400

34
Earl Voelker Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
Milwaukee, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with light wear, minor imperfections, from the noted Grigsby Markham Rig, Gene Davis Collection, 11"L, est. 200-400

35
Frank Strey Canvasback Duck Decoy
Oshkosh, WI, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint, some gunning wear & flaking, a few age cracks, Gene Davis Collection, 17"L, est. 100-300

36
Andy Anderson Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Shawano, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear, a few shot marks, some areas of light paint loss, Gene Davis Collection, 14"L, est. 100-300

37
Dennis Edwards Pr. of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Manitowoc, WI, glass eyes, hollow bodies, good original paint, both feature relief carved & crossed wingtips, light wear, tight age cracks in breasts, Gene Davis Collection, 16.5"L, est. 250-450

38
John Beule Pr. of Mallard Duck Decoys
Beaver Dam, WI, glass eyes, solid bodies, mint original paint, highly detailed feather carving with inserted wing tips, hen has crack through neck, otherwise this pr. is in excellent condition, hen is dated 1982, drake is dated 1983, both feature mak...

39
2 Wisconsin Coot Decoys
by unknown makers, 1 has glass eyes with high head, some wear, age crack in bottom & 1 has no eyes, replaced bill with some touchup, some glue drip down left side of neck, both have solid bodies, Gene Davis Collection, 10"L, est. 200-400

40
2 Wisconsin Duck Decoys
1 bluebill hen by Frank Resop, Berlin, WI, glass eyes, solid body, worn paint that has been taken down, tight crack through neck & 1 bluebill hen by Carl Strey, Milwaukee, WI, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint, some ...

41
2 Wisconsin Teal Duck Decoys
1 attributed to Myron Mackowski, Beaver Dam, WI, tack eyes, solid body, original paint, light flaking & wear, 11.5"L & 1 attributed to Alden Smith, Winneconne, WI, glass eyes, solid body, worn original paint, nice form, initials "WAB" carved on botto...

42
4 Lake Koshkonong Duck Decoys
by various unknown carvers, 2 canvasback drakes, 1 bluebill drake & 1 bluebill hen, all have solid bodies, gunning wear, paint various from some original to old working paint, Gene Davis Collection, sizes range 12"L - 16"L, est. 300-600

43
2 Herman Schierl Duck Decoys
Menasha, WI, 1 bluebill drake & 1 ringbill drake, both have glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, light wear, Gene Davis Collection, 13"L, est. 200-400

44
2 Howard Homer Duck Decoys
Cable, WI, 1 blue-winged teal drake & 1 ringbill drake, both have glass eyes, cork bodies with wooden carved heads, original paint, some gunning wear, Gene Davis Collection, 12"L, est. 250-450

45
Milton Yingling Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Boom Bay, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with light wear, Gene Davis Collection, 16"L, est. 100-200

46
Mercury Marine Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Fond du Lac, WI, cast aluminum head, multi-piece sectioned body, original paint with some gunning wear & flaking, Gene Davis Collection, 16"L, est. 200-400

47
John Beisenstein Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Neenah, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original & old working paint, nice surface with crazed patina, Gene Davis Collection, 15"L, est. 150-300

48
C.C. Roberts Co. Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Mosinee, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, some gunning wear & shot marks, a few age cracks, crack through head & neck with hunter repair, head is loose, Gene Davis Collection, 19"L, est. 150-300

49
2 Wisconsin Canvasback Drake Duck Decoys
1 by Maynard Sherburn Fremont, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, some gunning wear & flaking, age crack on bottom, 15"L & 1 by Harry Holub, Tustin, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, old working paint, some gunning wear & paint loss, maker's init...

50
Ben Schmidt Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, a few minor imperfections on back, overall nice example, 14"L, est. 300-500

51
Mason Seneca Lake Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, solid body, original paint throughout body with some touchup to head & neck, some gunning wear & light flaking, Dennis Hays Collection, 16"L, est. 400-800

52
Mason Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, hollow body, mostly original paint with some gunning wear & light paint loss, a few shot marks, tail chip repair, nice form, 17.5"L, est. 250-450

53
Mason Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear & flaking, areas of paint loss, small chip to right edge of neck, Dennis Hays Collection, 16.5"L, est. 200-400

54
Mason Pr. of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, some gunning wear, light paint loss, drake is missing left eye, both have light coat of varnish, a few cracks, Dennis Hays Collection, 14"L, est. 150-300

55
Mason Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint with some touchup to head & neck, areas of gunning wear & paint loss, a few tight cracks, nice early example, 14"L, est. 400-800

56
Mason Black Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, worn original paint, missing neck filler, gunning wear, a few shot marks, crack in bottom, Dennis Hays Collection, 16"L, est. 100-200

57
Mason Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with gunning wear, some shot marks, nice working example, Gene Davis Collection, 15"L, est. 200-400

58
Mason Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, hollow body, professionally restored paint, in very good condition, wood knot on right side of body, 18"L, est. 200-400

59
Mason Back Bay Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, premier grade Back Bay model, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint, some gunning wear, 20"L, est. 200-400

60
Chris Smith Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Algonac, MI, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original & old working paint, some gunning wear & flaking, tight crack in neck, hard to find, 13.5"L, est. 200-400

61
Frank Cummings Canvasback Hen Duck Decoy
Harsens Island, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with light wear, 15.5"L, est. 100-200

62
Bert Graves Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original & old working paint, nice patina with some crazing, some gunning wear & paint loss, branded "D.W.V" on bottom for the Vorhees rig, 17"L, est. 600-1,200

63
Artie Bennet Pr. of Mallard Duck Decoys
Lockport, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, mint original paint with excellent detail, maker's initials & dated 2009 on bottoms, 16"L, est. 400-800

64
Hand Carved Canada Goose Decoy
by unknown carver, solid body, worn original paint, gunning wear, nice form, age crack in neck, age cracks in body, nice early working example, 28"L, est. 100-300

65
Hand Carved Rooster Pheasant
1/2 sized, hand carved, glass eyes, nice original paint, bill repair with some touchup, otherwise in good condition, "J.W. Heart" signed & dated 1983 on bottom, 16"L, est. 150-300

66
Ralph Malpage Ruddy Duck Decoy
London, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, mint original paint, detailed feather carving, maker's name & dated 1984 on bottom, 14"L, est. 150-300

67
Oscar Peterson Style Miniature Pintail Drake
hand carved & painted by Reggie Birch, Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint, maker's name carved on bottom, 8"L, est. 200-400

68
Lloyd Havens 1/3 Sized Canada Goose
Kalamazoo, MI, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint, highly detailed feather carving, terrific form with head turned slightly right, relief carved & crossed wingtips, maker's name on bottom, 16"L, est. 200-400

69
Lloyd Havens 1/3 Sized Canada Goose
Kalamazoo, MI, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint, highly detailed feather carving, terrific form with head turned slightly right, relief carved & crossed wingtips, maker's name on bottom, 16"L x 14"T, est. 200-400

70
Lloyd Havens Pr. of 1/3 Sized Black Ducks
Kalamazoo, MI, glass eyes, balsa bodies, excellent original paint, nice form, maker's name on bottoms, 10"L, est. 100-200

71
Charles Spiron Pr. of Red-Breasted Mergansers
Currituck, NC, painted eyes, solid bodies, strong original paint, drake has a few minor distressed wear spots on back, hen features a leather tail, maker's brand & dated 1982 on bottoms, 19.5"L, est. 200-400

72
2 Unknown Blue-Winged Teal
glass eyes, solid bodies, nice original paint with good detail, light wear, 12.5"L, est. 200-400

73
Ken Harris Green-Winged Teal Drake
Woodville, NY, glass eyes, solid body, nice original paint with a few minor imperfections, relief carved wings, maker's name on bottom, 11.5"L, est. 200-400

74
Burt Kannenberg Ringbill Drake Duck Decoy
Oconomowoc, WI, glass eyes, multi-pc. layered construction, old working paint, head is turned slightly left, 12.5"L, est. 200-400

75
Wisconsin Ringbill Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with nice detailed combing on back, 13"L, est. 200-400

76
Dave Them Pr. of Widgeon Duck Decoys
glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, maker's name & dated 2010 on bottom, 14"L, est. 200-400

76
6 Paul Gibson Redhead Duck Decoys
Havre De Grace, MD, 4 drakes & 2 hens, painted eyes, solid bodies, original paint with gunning wear, age cracks, 14"L, est. 200-400

76
6 Paul Gibson Bluebill Duck Decoys
Havre De Grace, MD, 4 drakes & 2 hens, painted eyes, solid bodies, original paint with gunning wear, age cracks, 14"L, est. 200-400

77
Standing Wood Duck Drake & Decoy Head
1 standing wood duck drake by unknown carver mounted on wooden base, glass eyes, good original paint, 10"L x 9"T & 1 bufflehead drake head by William Grebenok, in good condition, 4"L, est. 50-150

78
John Pususta Golden Trout Plaque
Montrose, MN, relief carved & painted eyes, carved tail & metal fins, excellent condition, mounted on wooden plaque, maker's signature & dated 2004 on plaque, trout is 14"L, plaque is 17.5"L x 8"T, est. 200-400

79
Glen Willkomm Hand Carved Gar
Monticello, WI, painted tack eyes, carved tail & metal fins, maker's name & dated '93 on bottom, 15"L, est. 100-200

80
3 Hennes Johnson Fish Spearing Decoys
International Falls, MN, all have glass eyes, carved tails & metal fins, in very good condition, 7.25"L, est. 50-150

81
John Kalash Smelt Spearing Decoy
Gibraltar, MI, glass eyes, metal tail & fins, original paint, light wear, 13.25"L, est. 100-200

82
2 Sonny Bashore Fish Spearing Decoys
Paulding, OH, 5.5"L sturgeon & 6.5"L white trout, both in excellent condition, maker's name on bottoms, est. 150-300

83
3 Sonny Bashore Jigging Sticks
Paulding, OH, all in good condition, sizes range 14"L - 17"L, est. 150-300

84
3 Butch Schramm Fish Spearing Decoys
Fair Haven, MI, all have painted eyes, carved tails & metal fins, in very good condition, sizes range 5"L - 5.5"L, est. 200-300

85
2 Fish Spearing Decoys Attributed to Ray Hatchew
Big Rapids, MI, glass eyes, carved tails & metal fins, good original paint, initials "RH" on bottoms, 7.5"L, est. 100-200

86
Raymond Bellvance Brook Trout Plaque
glass eyes, carved tail & wooden fins, excellent condition, relief carved gills & open mouth, maker's signature & dated '01 on back, trout, 18.5"L, plaque is 23.5"L, est. 200-400

87
Steve Robbins Rainbow Trout Plaque
Clifton, OH, glass eye, carved tail & metal fins, excellent original paint, maker's signature on back of plaque, trout is 10.25"L, plaque is 15"L, est. 100-200

88
Steve Robbins Rainbow Trout Plaque
Clifton, OH, glass eye, carved tail & metal fins, excellent original paint, maker's signature on front of plaque, trout is 10.25"L, plaque is 12.5"L, est. 100-200

89
Carl Christensen Golden Trout Spearing Decoy
Newberry, MI, glass eyes, carved tail & metal fins, excellent condition, maker's signature on bottom, 9.25"L, est. 100-200

90
Oscar Peterson Brown Trout Spearing Decoy
Cadillac, MI, painted eyes, carved tail & metal fins, dual lead chambers, original paint with flaking & wear, 6"L x .5"W x .875"T, est. 400-800

91
12 Chuck Smith Fish Spearing Decoys
Port Huron, MI, all have painted eyes, carved tails & metal fins, excellent condition, maker's initials on bottoms, 4"L, est. 200-400

92
Nathan Meyer Small Mouth Bass Plaque
Bath, NY, glass eye, carved tail & wooden fins, crack through left front fin that has been reset, light damage to dorsal fin, otherwise in good condition, bass is 13.5"L, plaque is 16"L, est. 100-200

93
Nathan Meyer Brown Trout Plaque
Bath, NY, glass eye, carved tail & wooden fins, slight damage to left edge of lower jaw, otherwise in good condition, bass is 11"L, plaque is 18"L, est. 100-200

94
7 Fish Spearing Decoys
12"L brown trout by Mark Bruning, Rogers City, MI, 7"L perch by Frank Cummings, Harsens Island, MI, 7.5"L northern pike & 8"L whitefish both carved by Tom Singleton, Newberry, MI, 7"L brook trout by Jim Pullen, Cadillac, MI, 6"L flowered fish spearin...

95
5 Marcel Meloche Fish Spearing Decoys
Cochrane, ONT, 1 muskie, 1 brown trout, 1 perch, 1 walleye & 1 grayling, all have glass eyes, carved tails & metal fins, excellent condition, sizes range 5.5"L - 11"L, est. 200-400

96
5 Marcel Meloche Fish Spearing Decoys
Cochrane, ONT, 1 smelt, 1 northern pike, 1 muskie, 1 whitefish & 1 carp, all have glass eyes, carved tails & metal fins, excellent condition, sizes range 7"L - 8"L, est. 200-400

97
6 Marcel Meloche Fish Spearing Decoys
Cochrane, ONT, 1 whitefish, 1 lake trout, 1 cisco, 2 suckers & 1 striped bass, all have glass eyes, carved tails & metal fins, excellent condition, sizes range 4.5"L - 7"L, est. 200-400

98
6 Marcel Meloche Fish Spearing Decoys
Cochrane, ONT, 1 crappie, 3 bluegills & 2 sunfish, all have glass eyes, carved tails & metal fins, excellent condition, sizes range 2.5"L - 4.5"L, est. 200-400

99
7 Marcel Meloche Fish Spearing Decoys
Cochrane, ONT, 1 perch, 1 brook trout, 1 rainbow trout, 1 striped bass, 1 walleye, 1 smelt & 1 red fish, all have glass eyes, carved tails & metal fins, excellent condition, sizes range 4.5"L - 6"L, est. 200-400

100
3 Jigsticks
1 by Harold Rickert, Mt. Clemens, MI, 14.5"L, 1 by Sonny Bashore, Paulding, OH, 12"L & 1 by Carl Christensen, Newberry, MI, 17"L, all in excellent condition, est. 200-400

101
5 Chapman Family Fish Spearing Decoys
Lac du Flambeau, WI, various species including crappie, perch & natural-sided, various conditions, sizes range 5.5"L - 8.5"L, est. 200-400

102
6 Wisconsin Fish Spearing Decoys
all by unknown carvers from the Lac du Flambeau area, various species & conditions, all have carved tails & metal fins with various eyes, sizes range 7"L - 8"L, est. 200-400

103
6 Poupart Family Fish Spearing Decoys
Lac du Flambeau, WI, various species & conditions, all have carved tails & metal fins, sizes range 5"L - 9"L, and 2 jig sticks, est. 200-400

104
9 Wisconsin Fish Spearing Decoys
by Steve Chosa, Mike Chosa, Ed Chosa & other unknown carvers, various species & conditions, sizes range 5"L - 10"L, est. 300-500

105
4 Young Family Fish Spearing Decoys
Lac du Flambeau, WI, 2 by Tom & 2 by Cyrus, all have carved tails & metal fins, good condition with light wear, sizes range 5"L - 7"L, est. 200-400

106
10 Minnesota Fish Spearing Decoys
nice assortment of working fish decoys by various makers, including some by Native American carvers, sizes range 3.75"L - 9.5"L, est. 200-400

107
8 Wisconsin Fish Spearing Decoys
by Jerry Labarge, Charlie Peterson, Ron Labarge, 2 by Jim Mustache, Jerry Bear & Billy Martin, various conditions, all have carved tails & metal fins, sizes range 5.5"L - 8"L, est. 200-400,

250
Hand Carved Folkart Owl
by unknown maker, nice patina, 25"T, est. 100-300

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Contact: Grant Cole
Phone: 231-882-5465
Sale Location
Beulah, MI 49617
Full Address Available after 9 am
on Saturday, Aug 1
Sale Dates and Times
Sunday Aug 2,
Sale Terms and Conditions
Terms: 22% Buyers Premium with Cash and Check. If you use a Credit or Debit card a 5% charge will be added to the Buyer's Premium to total 27%. 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
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DECOY & SPORTING COLLECTIBLE AUCTION Sunday August 2nd 6pm EST ONLINE, PHONE & ABSENTEE BIDDING ACCEPTED

1
Marty Hanson Pr. of Mallard Duck Decoys
Prior Lake, MN/Hayward, WI, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, drake has relief carved & crossed wingtips, 18"L, est. 1,200-1,800

2
George Strunk Pr. of Mallard Duck Decoys
Glendora, NJ, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, drake has hairline crack through neck, maker's signature in stamp & lead weight on bottom, Dennis Hays Collection, 19"L, est. 500-800

3
George Strunk Wood Duck Drake Decoy
Glendora, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, head is turned slightly left, maker's name branded in lead weight on bottom, signed & dated 1994, Dennis Hays Collection, 14"L, est. 400-800

4
George Strunk Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Glendora, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, tight detailed combing on back & sides, nice form in preening position, Dennis Hays Collection, 17.5"L, est. 400-600

5
Sean Sutton Canada Goose Decoy
Paulsboro, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, relief wing carving, maker's signature on bottom, Dennis Hays Collection, 26"L, est. 600-900

6
Sean Sutton Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Paulsboro, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, nice form in swimming position with head turned slightly left, maker's brand & signature on bottom, Dennis Hays Collection, 21"L, est. 300-600

7
Sean Sutton Pr. of Mallard Duck Decoys
Paulsboro, NJ, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, maker's brand & signature on bottoms, Dennis Hays Collection, 17"L, est. 300-600

8
Sean Sutton Black Duck Decoy
Paulsboro, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint with a few minor imperfections, head is turned left, features maker's name on bottom, Dennis Hays Collection, 20"L, est. 200-400

9
Sean Sutton Widgeon Drake Duck Decoy
Paulsboro, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint, nice form with head turned slightly right, maker's name in lead weight on bottom, Dennis Hays Collection, 18.5"L, est. 250-450

10
2 Sean Sutton Green-Winged Teal
Paulsboro, NJ, 1 early drake, glass eyes, solid body, original paint in preening position, light damage to tip of tail, maker's name on bottom, 9"L & 1 hen, glass eyes, hollow body, nice original paint, small chip on bill, maker's name in lead weight...

11
2 Sean Sutton Hand Carved Duck Heads
Paulsboro, NJ, 1 mallard drake & 1 black duck, features glass eyes, excellent condition, maker's signature on bottoms, Dennis Hays Collection, 5"L, est. 75-150

12
Frank Strey Coot Decoy
Oshkosh, WI, glass eyes, solid body, good original paint, light wear, tight age crack on bottom, Gene Davis Collection, 13"L, est. 500-800

13
Gus Nelow Pr. of Bluebill Duck Decoy
Omro, WI, glass eyes, solid bodies, strong original paint with light wear & a few minor imperfections, overall nice working examples, Gene Davis Collection, 14"L, est. 400-800

14
Frank Resop Coot Decoy
Berlin, WI, glass eyes, solid body, nice original paint, light wear, Gene Davis Collection, 13"L, est. 400-700

15
Bob "Mad Dog" Billings Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Minocqua, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, detailed combing on back & sides, Gene Davis Collection, 17"L, est. 300-500

16
Bob "Mad Dog" Billings Canvasback Drake
Minocqua, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, detailed combing on back & sides, Gene Davis Collection, 16"L, est. 300-500

17
Bob "Mad Dog" Billings Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
Minocqua, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, detailed combing on back & sides, Gene Davis Collection, 15"L, est. 300-500

18
Gus Nelow Black Duck Decoy
Omro, WI, glass eyes, solid body, body is original paint with light wear, head & neck appear to be 2nd coated, a few tight age cracks in body, ex Ron Koch Collection, Gene Davis Collection, 17"L, est. 300-500

19
2 Mike Shurada Mallard Drake Duck Decoys
Prairie Du Chein, WI, 1 with glass eyes, hollow body, original paint, some gunning wear, light paint loss to edge of tail & bill, 16"L & 1 with tack eyes, hollow body, original paint, some gunning wear, light flaking, nice form with head being turned...

20
2 Wisconsin Blue-Winged Teal
by unknown makers, 1 with hollow body & bottom board, original paint, some gunning wear & 1 with solid body, glass eyes, original paint, light wear, Gene Davis Collection, 12"L & 14"L, est. 300-500

21
Joe Gigl Mallard Wall Plaque
Freemont, WI, painted eye, strong original paint, edge of tail has minor chip, left leg has crack that has been repaired, metal wing with small amount of paint flaking near body, rear wing is made of wood, light coat of varnish, Gene Davis Collection...

22
Joe Gigl Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Fremont, WI, glass eyes, solid wooden body, combination of original & old working paint, gunning wear & flaking, head is slightly loose, Gene Davis Collection, 16.5"L, est. 150-300

23
Joe Gigl Pr. of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Fremont, WI, glass eyes, cork bodies with wooden bottom boards, wooden carved heads with inserted wooden tails, drake has original paint with some gunning wear & light flaking, hen appears to be 2nd coated with some wear, Gene Davis Collection, 16"L,...

24
Joe Gigl Pr. of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Fremont, WI, glass eyes, cork bodies with wooden bottom boards, wooden carved heads with inserted wooden tails, original paint with some gunning wear & a few shot marks, hen has hairline crack in bill, Gene Davis Collection, 18"L, est. 300-500

25
Oversized Joe Gigl Black Duck Decoy
Fremont, WI, glass eyes, cork body with wooden bottom board, wooden carved head with inserted wooden tail, original paint with some gunning wear & light flaking, head is turned left, Gene Davis Collection, 22"L, est. 300-500

26
Joe Gigl Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Fremont, WI, glass eyes, cork body with wooden bottom board, wooden carved head with inserted metal tail, original paint with some gunning wear & flaking, Gene Davis Collection, 18.5"L, est. 300-500

27
Joe Gigl Pr. of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Fremont, WI, glass eyes, oversized cork bodies with wooden bottom boards, wooden carved heads with inserted wooden tails, original paint with some gunning wear & light flaking, Gene Davis Collection, 24"L, est. 300-500

28
2 Joe Gigl Canvasback Drake Duck Decoys
Fremont, WI, glass eyes, oversized cork bodies with wooden bottom boards, wooden carved heads with inserted wooden tails, original paint with light gunning wear & some paint loss, Gene Davis Collection, 22.5"L, est. 300-500

29
Joe Gigl Oversized Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Fremont, WI, tack eyes, oversized cork body with wooden bottom board, wooden carved head with inserted wooden tail, original paint with flaking & wear, light damage to tip of bill, Gene Davis Collection, 24"L, est. 100-200

30
Pr. of Wisconsin Mallard Duck Decoys
by unknown carver, glass eyes, oversized solid bodies, original paint with light gunning wear & some flaking, a few shot marks, drake has slight blunting to tip of tail, nice form, Gene Davis Collection, 22"L, est. 200-400

31
Bob Swann Pr. of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Newville Lake Koshkonong, WI, glass eyes, cork bodies, wooden carved heads with inserted wooden tails, excellent original paint, features Bob's trademark brand on keels & dated 1999, Gene Davis Collection, 14"L, est. 200-400

32
2 Bob Swann Duck Decoys
Newville Lake Koshkonong, WI, 1 black duck & 1 ruddy duck, glass eyes, cork bodies, wooden carved heads, excellent original paint, features Bob's trademark brand on keels & dated 1999, 18"L black duck is branded & dated 2011, 11.5"L ruddy duck is bra...

33
Bob Swann Pr. of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Newville Lake Koshkonong, Wi, glass eyes, cork bodies, excellent original paint, heads are slightly turned, maker's brand & dated 1998 on keels, Dennis Hays Collection, 12"L, est. 200-400

34
Earl Voelker Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
Milwaukee, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with light wear, minor imperfections, from the noted Grigsby Markham Rig, Gene Davis Collection, 11"L, est. 200-400

35
Frank Strey Canvasback Duck Decoy
Oshkosh, WI, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint, some gunning wear & flaking, a few age cracks, Gene Davis Collection, 17"L, est. 100-300

36
Andy Anderson Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Shawano, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear, a few shot marks, some areas of light paint loss, Gene Davis Collection, 14"L, est. 100-300

37
Dennis Edwards Pr. of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Manitowoc, WI, glass eyes, hollow bodies, good original paint, both feature relief carved & crossed wingtips, light wear, tight age cracks in breasts, Gene Davis Collection, 16.5"L, est. 250-450

38
John Beule Pr. of Mallard Duck Decoys
Beaver Dam, WI, glass eyes, solid bodies, mint original paint, highly detailed feather carving with inserted wing tips, hen has crack through neck, otherwise this pr. is in excellent condition, hen is dated 1982, drake is dated 1983, both feature mak...

39
2 Wisconsin Coot Decoys
by unknown makers, 1 has glass eyes with high head, some wear, age crack in bottom & 1 has no eyes, replaced bill with some touchup, some glue drip down left side of neck, both have solid bodies, Gene Davis Collection, 10"L, est. 200-400

40
2 Wisconsin Duck Decoys
1 bluebill hen by Frank Resop, Berlin, WI, glass eyes, solid body, worn paint that has been taken down, tight crack through neck & 1 bluebill hen by Carl Strey, Milwaukee, WI, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint, some ...

41
2 Wisconsin Teal Duck Decoys
1 attributed to Myron Mackowski, Beaver Dam, WI, tack eyes, solid body, original paint, light flaking & wear, 11.5"L & 1 attributed to Alden Smith, Winneconne, WI, glass eyes, solid body, worn original paint, nice form, initials "WAB" carved on botto...

42
4 Lake Koshkonong Duck Decoys
by various unknown carvers, 2 canvasback drakes, 1 bluebill drake & 1 bluebill hen, all have solid bodies, gunning wear, paint various from some original to old working paint, Gene Davis Collection, sizes range 12"L - 16"L, est. 300-600

43
2 Herman Schierl Duck Decoys
Menasha, WI, 1 bluebill drake & 1 ringbill drake, both have glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, light wear, Gene Davis Collection, 13"L, est. 200-400

44
2 Howard Homer Duck Decoys
Cable, WI, 1 blue-winged teal drake & 1 ringbill drake, both have glass eyes, cork bodies with wooden carved heads, original paint, some gunning wear, Gene Davis Collection, 12"L, est. 250-450

45
Milton Yingling Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Boom Bay, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with light wear, Gene Davis Collection, 16"L, est. 100-200

46
Mercury Marine Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Fond du Lac, WI, cast aluminum head, multi-piece sectioned body, original paint with some gunning wear & flaking, Gene Davis Collection, 16"L, est. 200-400

47
John Beisenstein Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Neenah, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original & old working paint, nice surface with crazed patina, Gene Davis Collection, 15"L, est. 150-300

48
C.C. Roberts Co. Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Mosinee, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, some gunning wear & shot marks, a few age cracks, crack through head & neck with hunter repair, head is loose, Gene Davis Collection, 19"L, est. 150-300

49
2 Wisconsin Canvasback Drake Duck Decoys
1 by Maynard Sherburn Fremont, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, some gunning wear & flaking, age crack on bottom, 15"L & 1 by Harry Holub, Tustin, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, old working paint, some gunning wear & paint loss, maker's init...

50
Ben Schmidt Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, a few minor imperfections on back, overall nice example, 14"L, est. 300-500

51
Mason Seneca Lake Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, solid body, original paint throughout body with some touchup to head & neck, some gunning wear & light flaking, Dennis Hays Collection, 16"L, est. 400-800

52
Mason Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, hollow body, mostly original paint with some gunning wear & light paint loss, a few shot marks, tail chip repair, nice form, 17.5"L, est. 250-450

53
Mason Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear & flaking, areas of paint loss, small chip to right edge of neck, Dennis Hays Collection, 16.5"L, est. 200-400

54
Mason Pr. of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, some gunning wear, light paint loss, drake is missing left eye, both have light coat of varnish, a few cracks, Dennis Hays Collection, 14"L, est. 150-300

55
Mason Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint with some touchup to head & neck, areas of gunning wear & paint loss, a few tight cracks, nice early example, 14"L, est. 400-800

56
Mason Black Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, worn original paint, missing neck filler, gunning wear, a few shot marks, crack in bottom, Dennis Hays Collection, 16"L, est. 100-200

57
Mason Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with gunning wear, some shot marks, nice working example, Gene Davis Collection, 15"L, est. 200-400

58
Mason Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, hollow body, professionally restored paint, in very good condition, wood knot on right side of body, 18"L, est. 200-400

59
Mason Back Bay Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, premier grade Back Bay model, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint, some gunning wear, 20"L, est. 200-400

60
Chris Smith Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Algonac, MI, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original & old working paint, some gunning wear & flaking, tight crack in neck, hard to find, 13.5"L, est. 200-400

61
Frank Cummings Canvasback Hen Duck Decoy
Harsens Island, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with light wear, 15.5"L, est. 100-200

62
Bert Graves Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original & old working paint, nice patina with some crazing, some gunning wear & paint loss, branded "D.W.V" on bottom for the Vorhees rig, 17"L, est. 600-1,200

63
Artie Bennet Pr. of Mallard Duck Decoys
Lockport, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, mint original paint with excellent detail, maker's initials & dated 2009 on bottoms, 16"L, est. 400-800

64
Hand Carved Canada Goose Decoy
by unknown carver, solid body, worn original paint, gunning wear, nice form, age crack in neck, age cracks in body, nice early working example, 28"L, est. 100-300

65
Hand Carved Rooster Pheasant
1/2 sized, hand carved, glass eyes, nice original paint, bill repair with some touchup, otherwise in good condition, "J.W. Heart" signed & dated 1983 on bottom, 16"L, est. 150-300

66
Ralph Malpage Ruddy Duck Decoy
London, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, mint original paint, detailed feather carving, maker's name & dated 1984 on bottom, 14"L, est. 150-300

67
Oscar Peterson Style Miniature Pintail Drake
hand carved & painted by Reggie Birch, Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint, maker's name carved on bottom, 8"L, est. 200-400

68
Lloyd Havens 1/3 Sized Canada Goose
Kalamazoo, MI, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint, highly detailed feather carving, terrific form with head turned slightly right, relief carved & crossed wingtips, maker's name on bottom, 16"L, est. 200-400

69
Lloyd Havens 1/3 Sized Canada Goose
Kalamazoo, MI, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint, highly detailed feather carving, terrific form with head turned slightly right, relief carved & crossed wingtips, maker's name on bottom, 16"L x 14"T, est. 200-400

70
Lloyd Havens Pr. of 1/3 Sized Black Ducks
Kalamazoo, MI, glass eyes, balsa bodies, excellent original paint, nice form, maker's name on bottoms, 10"L, est. 100-200

71
Charles Spiron Pr. of Red-Breasted Mergansers
Currituck, NC, painted eyes, solid bodies, strong original paint, drake has a few minor distressed wear spots on back, hen features a leather tail, maker's brand & dated 1982 on bottoms, 19.5"L, est. 200-400

72
2 Unknown Blue-Winged Teal
glass eyes, solid bodies, nice original paint with good detail, light wear, 12.5"L, est. 200-400

73
Ken Harris Green-Winged Teal Drake
Woodville, NY, glass eyes, solid body, nice original paint with a few minor imperfections, relief carved wings, maker's name on bottom, 11.5"L, est. 200-400

74
Burt Kannenberg Ringbill Drake Duck Decoy
Oconomowoc, WI, glass eyes, multi-pc. layered construction, old working paint, head is turned slightly left, 12.5"L, est. 200-400

75
Wisconsin Ringbill Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with nice detailed combing on back, 13"L, est. 200-400

76
Dave Them Pr. of Widgeon Duck Decoys
glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, maker's name & dated 2010 on bottom, 14"L, est. 200-400

76
6 Paul Gibson Redhead Duck Decoys
Havre De Grace, MD, 4 drakes & 2 hens, painted eyes, solid bodies, original paint with gunning wear, age cracks, 14"L, est. 200-400

76
6 Paul Gibson Bluebill Duck Decoys
Havre De Grace, MD, 4 drakes & 2 hens, painted eyes, solid bodies, original paint with gunning wear, age cracks, 14"L, est. 200-400

77
Standing Wood Duck Drake & Decoy Head
1 standing wood duck drake by unknown carver mounted on wooden base, glass eyes, good original paint, 10"L x 9"T & 1 bufflehead drake head by William Grebenok, in good condition, 4"L, est. 50-150

78
John Pususta Golden Trout Plaque
Montrose, MN, relief carved & painted eyes, carved tail & metal fins, excellent condition, mounted on wooden plaque, maker's signature & dated 2004 on plaque, trout is 14"L, plaque is 17.5"L x 8"T, est. 200-400

79
Glen Willkomm Hand Carved Gar
Monticello, WI, painted tack eyes, carved tail & metal fins, maker's name & dated '93 on bottom, 15"L, est. 100-200

80
3 Hennes Johnson Fish Spearing Decoys
International Falls, MN, all have glass eyes, carved tails & metal fins, in very good condition, 7.25"L, est. 50-150

81
John Kalash Smelt Spearing Decoy
Gibraltar, MI, glass eyes, metal tail & fins, original paint, light wear, 13.25"L, est. 100-200

82
2 Sonny Bashore Fish Spearing Decoys
Paulding, OH, 5.5"L sturgeon & 6.5"L white trout, both in excellent condition, maker's name on bottoms, est. 150-300

83
3 Sonny Bashore Jigging Sticks
Paulding, OH, all in good condition, sizes range 14"L - 17"L, est. 150-300

84
3 Butch Schramm Fish Spearing Decoys
Fair Haven, MI, all have painted eyes, carved tails & metal fins, in very good condition, sizes range 5"L - 5.5"L, est. 200-300

85
2 Fish Spearing Decoys Attributed to Ray Hatchew
Big Rapids, MI, glass eyes, carved tails & metal fins, good original paint, initials "RH" on bottoms, 7.5"L, est. 100-200

86
Raymond Bellvance Brook Trout Plaque
glass eyes, carved tail & wooden fins, excellent condition, relief carved gills & open mouth, maker's signature & dated '01 on back, trout, 18.5"L, plaque is 23.5"L, est. 200-400

87
Steve Robbins Rainbow Trout Plaque
Clifton, OH, glass eye, carved tail & metal fins, excellent original paint, maker's signature on back of plaque, trout is 10.25"L, plaque is 15"L, est. 100-200

88
Steve Robbins Rainbow Trout Plaque
Clifton, OH, glass eye, carved tail & metal fins, excellent original paint, maker's signature on front of plaque, trout is 10.25"L, plaque is 12.5"L, est. 100-200

89
Carl Christensen Golden Trout Spearing Decoy
Newberry, MI, glass eyes, carved tail & metal fins, excellent condition, maker's signature on bottom, 9.25"L, est. 100-200

90
Oscar Peterson Brown Trout Spearing Decoy
Cadillac, MI, painted eyes, carved tail & metal fins, dual lead chambers, original paint with flaking & wear, 6"L x .5"W x .875"T, est. 400-800

91
12 Chuck Smith Fish Spearing Decoys
Port Huron, MI, all have painted eyes, carved tails & metal fins, excellent condition, maker's initials on bottoms, 4"L, est. 200-400

92
Nathan Meyer Small Mouth Bass Plaque
Bath, NY, glass eye, carved tail & wooden fins, crack through left front fin that has been reset, light damage to dorsal fin, otherwise in good condition, bass is 13.5"L, plaque is 16"L, est. 100-200

93
Nathan Meyer Brown Trout Plaque
Bath, NY, glass eye, carved tail & wooden fins, slight damage to left edge of lower jaw, otherwise in good condition, bass is 11"L, plaque is 18"L, est. 100-200

94
7 Fish Spearing Decoys
12"L brown trout by Mark Bruning, Rogers City, MI, 7"L perch by Frank Cummings, Harsens Island, MI, 7.5"L northern pike & 8"L whitefish both carved by Tom Singleton, Newberry, MI, 7"L brook trout by Jim Pullen, Cadillac, MI, 6"L flowered fish spearin...

95
5 Marcel Meloche Fish Spearing Decoys
Cochrane, ONT, 1 muskie, 1 brown trout, 1 perch, 1 walleye & 1 grayling, all have glass eyes, carved tails & metal fins, excellent condition, sizes range 5.5"L - 11"L, est. 200-400

96
5 Marcel Meloche Fish Spearing Decoys
Cochrane, ONT, 1 smelt, 1 northern pike, 1 muskie, 1 whitefish & 1 carp, all have glass eyes, carved tails & metal fins, excellent condition, sizes range 7"L - 8"L, est. 200-400

97
6 Marcel Meloche Fish Spearing Decoys
Cochrane, ONT, 1 whitefish, 1 lake trout, 1 cisco, 2 suckers & 1 striped bass, all have glass eyes, carved tails & metal fins, excellent condition, sizes range 4.5"L - 7"L, est. 200-400

98
6 Marcel Meloche Fish Spearing Decoys
Cochrane, ONT, 1 crappie, 3 bluegills & 2 sunfish, all have glass eyes, carved tails & metal fins, excellent condition, sizes range 2.5"L - 4.5"L, est. 200-400

99
7 Marcel Meloche Fish Spearing Decoys
Cochrane, ONT, 1 perch, 1 brook trout, 1 rainbow trout, 1 striped bass, 1 walleye, 1 smelt & 1 red fish, all have glass eyes, carved tails & metal fins, excellent condition, sizes range 4.5"L - 6"L, est. 200-400

100
3 Jigsticks
1 by Harold Rickert, Mt. Clemens, MI, 14.5"L, 1 by Sonny Bashore, Paulding, OH, 12"L & 1 by Carl Christensen, Newberry, MI, 17"L, all in excellent condition, est. 200-400

101
5 Chapman Family Fish Spearing Decoys
Lac du Flambeau, WI, various species including crappie, perch & natural-sided, various conditions, sizes range 5.5"L - 8.5"L, est. 200-400

102
6 Wisconsin Fish Spearing Decoys
all by unknown carvers from the Lac du Flambeau area, various species & conditions, all have carved tails & metal fins with various eyes, sizes range 7"L - 8"L, est. 200-400

103
6 Poupart Family Fish Spearing Decoys
Lac du Flambeau, WI, various species & conditions, all have carved tails & metal fins, sizes range 5"L - 9"L, and 2 jig sticks, est. 200-400

104
9 Wisconsin Fish Spearing Decoys
by Steve Chosa, Mike Chosa, Ed Chosa & other unknown carvers, various species & conditions, sizes range 5"L - 10"L, est. 300-500

105
4 Young Family Fish Spearing Decoys
Lac du Flambeau, WI, 2 by Tom & 2 by Cyrus, all have carved tails & metal fins, good condition with light wear, sizes range 5"L - 7"L, est. 200-400

106
10 Minnesota Fish Spearing Decoys
nice assortment of working fish decoys by various makers, including some by Native American carvers, sizes range 3.75"L - 9.5"L, est. 200-400

107
8 Wisconsin Fish Spearing Decoys
by Jerry Labarge, Charlie Peterson, Ron Labarge, 2 by Jim Mustache, Jerry Bear & Billy Martin, various conditions, all have carved tails & metal fins, sizes range 5.5"L - 8"L, est. 200-400,

250
Hand Carved Folkart Owl
by unknown maker, nice patina, 25"T, est. 100-300

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August Decoy and Sporting Collectible Auction
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Sale Date(s)
Sunday Aug 2,
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1
Marty Hanson Pr. of Mallard Duck Decoys
Prior Lake, MN/Hayward, WI, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, drake has relief carved & crossed wingtips, 18"L, est. 1,200-1,800

2
George Strunk Pr. of Mallard Duck Decoys
Glendora, NJ, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, drake has hairline crack through neck, maker's signature in stamp & lead weight on bottom, Dennis Hays Collection, 19"L, est. 500-800

3
George Strunk Wood Duck Drake Decoy
Glendora, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, head is turned slightly left, maker's name branded in lead weight on bottom, signed & dated 1994, Dennis Hays Collection, 14"L, est. 400-800

4
George Strunk Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Glendora, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, tight detailed combing on back & sides, nice form in preening position, Dennis Hays Collection, 17.5"L, est. 400-600

5
Sean Sutton Canada Goose Decoy
Paulsboro, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, relief wing carving, maker's signature on bottom, Dennis Hays Collection, 26"L, est. 600-900

6
Sean Sutton Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Paulsboro, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, nice form in swimming position with head turned slightly left, maker's brand & signature on bottom, Dennis Hays Collection, 21"L, est. 300-600

7
Sean Sutton Pr. of Mallard Duck Decoys
Paulsboro, NJ, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, maker's brand & signature on bottoms, Dennis Hays Collection, 17"L, est. 300-600

8
Sean Sutton Black Duck Decoy
Paulsboro, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint with a few minor imperfections, head is turned left, features maker's name on bottom, Dennis Hays Collection, 20"L, est. 200-400

9
Sean Sutton Widgeon Drake Duck Decoy
Paulsboro, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint, nice form with head turned slightly right, maker's name in lead weight on bottom, Dennis Hays Collection, 18.5"L, est. 250-450

10
2 Sean Sutton Green-Winged Teal
Paulsboro, NJ, 1 early drake, glass eyes, solid body, original paint in preening position, light damage to tip of tail, maker's name on bottom, 9"L & 1 hen, glass eyes, hollow body, nice original paint, small chip on bill, maker's name in lead weight...

11
2 Sean Sutton Hand Carved Duck Heads
Paulsboro, NJ, 1 mallard drake & 1 black duck, features glass eyes, excellent condition, maker's signature on bottoms, Dennis Hays Collection, 5"L, est. 75-150

12
Frank Strey Coot Decoy
Oshkosh, WI, glass eyes, solid body, good original paint, light wear, tight age crack on bottom, Gene Davis Collection, 13"L, est. 500-800

13
Gus Nelow Pr. of Bluebill Duck Decoy
Omro, WI, glass eyes, solid bodies, strong original paint with light wear & a few minor imperfections, overall nice working examples, Gene Davis Collection, 14"L, est. 400-800

14
Frank Resop Coot Decoy
Berlin, WI, glass eyes, solid body, nice original paint, light wear, Gene Davis Collection, 13"L, est. 400-700

15
Bob "Mad Dog" Billings Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Minocqua, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, detailed combing on back & sides, Gene Davis Collection, 17"L, est. 300-500

16
Bob "Mad Dog" Billings Canvasback Drake
Minocqua, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, detailed combing on back & sides, Gene Davis Collection, 16"L, est. 300-500

17
Bob "Mad Dog" Billings Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
Minocqua, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, detailed combing on back & sides, Gene Davis Collection, 15"L, est. 300-500

18
Gus Nelow Black Duck Decoy
Omro, WI, glass eyes, solid body, body is original paint with light wear, head & neck appear to be 2nd coated, a few tight age cracks in body, ex Ron Koch Collection, Gene Davis Collection, 17"L, est. 300-500

19
2 Mike Shurada Mallard Drake Duck Decoys
Prairie Du Chein, WI, 1 with glass eyes, hollow body, original paint, some gunning wear, light paint loss to edge of tail & bill, 16"L & 1 with tack eyes, hollow body, original paint, some gunning wear, light flaking, nice form with head being turned...

20
2 Wisconsin Blue-Winged Teal
by unknown makers, 1 with hollow body & bottom board, original paint, some gunning wear & 1 with solid body, glass eyes, original paint, light wear, Gene Davis Collection, 12"L & 14"L, est. 300-500

21
Joe Gigl Mallard Wall Plaque
Freemont, WI, painted eye, strong original paint, edge of tail has minor chip, left leg has crack that has been repaired, metal wing with small amount of paint flaking near body, rear wing is made of wood, light coat of varnish, Gene Davis Collection...

22
Joe Gigl Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Fremont, WI, glass eyes, solid wooden body, combination of original & old working paint, gunning wear & flaking, head is slightly loose, Gene Davis Collection, 16.5"L, est. 150-300

23
Joe Gigl Pr. of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Fremont, WI, glass eyes, cork bodies with wooden bottom boards, wooden carved heads with inserted wooden tails, drake has original paint with some gunning wear & light flaking, hen appears to be 2nd coated with some wear, Gene Davis Collection, 16"L,...

24
Joe Gigl Pr. of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Fremont, WI, glass eyes, cork bodies with wooden bottom boards, wooden carved heads with inserted wooden tails, original paint with some gunning wear & a few shot marks, hen has hairline crack in bill, Gene Davis Collection, 18"L, est. 300-500

25
Oversized Joe Gigl Black Duck Decoy
Fremont, WI, glass eyes, cork body with wooden bottom board, wooden carved head with inserted wooden tail, original paint with some gunning wear & light flaking, head is turned left, Gene Davis Collection, 22"L, est. 300-500

26
Joe Gigl Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Fremont, WI, glass eyes, cork body with wooden bottom board, wooden carved head with inserted metal tail, original paint with some gunning wear & flaking, Gene Davis Collection, 18.5"L, est. 300-500

27
Joe Gigl Pr. of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Fremont, WI, glass eyes, oversized cork bodies with wooden bottom boards, wooden carved heads with inserted wooden tails, original paint with some gunning wear & light flaking, Gene Davis Collection, 24"L, est. 300-500

28
2 Joe Gigl Canvasback Drake Duck Decoys
Fremont, WI, glass eyes, oversized cork bodies with wooden bottom boards, wooden carved heads with inserted wooden tails, original paint with light gunning wear & some paint loss, Gene Davis Collection, 22.5"L, est. 300-500

29
Joe Gigl Oversized Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Fremont, WI, tack eyes, oversized cork body with wooden bottom board, wooden carved head with inserted wooden tail, original paint with flaking & wear, light damage to tip of bill, Gene Davis Collection, 24"L, est. 100-200

30
Pr. of Wisconsin Mallard Duck Decoys
by unknown carver, glass eyes, oversized solid bodies, original paint with light gunning wear & some flaking, a few shot marks, drake has slight blunting to tip of tail, nice form, Gene Davis Collection, 22"L, est. 200-400

31
Bob Swann Pr. of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Newville Lake Koshkonong, WI, glass eyes, cork bodies, wooden carved heads with inserted wooden tails, excellent original paint, features Bob's trademark brand on keels & dated 1999, Gene Davis Collection, 14"L, est. 200-400

32
2 Bob Swann Duck Decoys
Newville Lake Koshkonong, WI, 1 black duck & 1 ruddy duck, glass eyes, cork bodies, wooden carved heads, excellent original paint, features Bob's trademark brand on keels & dated 1999, 18"L black duck is branded & dated 2011, 11.5"L ruddy duck is bra...

33
Bob Swann Pr. of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Newville Lake Koshkonong, Wi, glass eyes, cork bodies, excellent original paint, heads are slightly turned, maker's brand & dated 1998 on keels, Dennis Hays Collection, 12"L, est. 200-400

34
Earl Voelker Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
Milwaukee, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with light wear, minor imperfections, from the noted Grigsby Markham Rig, Gene Davis Collection, 11"L, est. 200-400

35
Frank Strey Canvasback Duck Decoy
Oshkosh, WI, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint, some gunning wear & flaking, a few age cracks, Gene Davis Collection, 17"L, est. 100-300

36
Andy Anderson Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Shawano, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear, a few shot marks, some areas of light paint loss, Gene Davis Collection, 14"L, est. 100-300

37
Dennis Edwards Pr. of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Manitowoc, WI, glass eyes, hollow bodies, good original paint, both feature relief carved & crossed wingtips, light wear, tight age cracks in breasts, Gene Davis Collection, 16.5"L, est. 250-450

38
John Beule Pr. of Mallard Duck Decoys
Beaver Dam, WI, glass eyes, solid bodies, mint original paint, highly detailed feather carving with inserted wing tips, hen has crack through neck, otherwise this pr. is in excellent condition, hen is dated 1982, drake is dated 1983, both feature mak...

39
2 Wisconsin Coot Decoys
by unknown makers, 1 has glass eyes with high head, some wear, age crack in bottom & 1 has no eyes, replaced bill with some touchup, some glue drip down left side of neck, both have solid bodies, Gene Davis Collection, 10"L, est. 200-400

40
2 Wisconsin Duck Decoys
1 bluebill hen by Frank Resop, Berlin, WI, glass eyes, solid body, worn paint that has been taken down, tight crack through neck & 1 bluebill hen by Carl Strey, Milwaukee, WI, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint, some ...

41
2 Wisconsin Teal Duck Decoys
1 attributed to Myron Mackowski, Beaver Dam, WI, tack eyes, solid body, original paint, light flaking & wear, 11.5"L & 1 attributed to Alden Smith, Winneconne, WI, glass eyes, solid body, worn original paint, nice form, initials "WAB" carved on botto...

42
4 Lake Koshkonong Duck Decoys
by various unknown carvers, 2 canvasback drakes, 1 bluebill drake & 1 bluebill hen, all have solid bodies, gunning wear, paint various from some original to old working paint, Gene Davis Collection, sizes range 12"L - 16"L, est. 300-600

43
2 Herman Schierl Duck Decoys
Menasha, WI, 1 bluebill drake & 1 ringbill drake, both have glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, light wear, Gene Davis Collection, 13"L, est. 200-400

44
2 Howard Homer Duck Decoys
Cable, WI, 1 blue-winged teal drake & 1 ringbill drake, both have glass eyes, cork bodies with wooden carved heads, original paint, some gunning wear, Gene Davis Collection, 12"L, est. 250-450

45
Milton Yingling Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Boom Bay, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with light wear, Gene Davis Collection, 16"L, est. 100-200

46
Mercury Marine Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Fond du Lac, WI, cast aluminum head, multi-piece sectioned body, original paint with some gunning wear & flaking, Gene Davis Collection, 16"L, est. 200-400

47
John Beisenstein Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Neenah, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original & old working paint, nice surface with crazed patina, Gene Davis Collection, 15"L, est. 150-300

48
C.C. Roberts Co. Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Mosinee, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, some gunning wear & shot marks, a few age cracks, crack through head & neck with hunter repair, head is loose, Gene Davis Collection, 19"L, est. 150-300

49
2 Wisconsin Canvasback Drake Duck Decoys
1 by Maynard Sherburn Fremont, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, some gunning wear & flaking, age crack on bottom, 15"L & 1 by Harry Holub, Tustin, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, old working paint, some gunning wear & paint loss, maker's init...

50
Ben Schmidt Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, a few minor imperfections on back, overall nice example, 14"L, est. 300-500

51
Mason Seneca Lake Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, solid body, original paint throughout body with some touchup to head & neck, some gunning wear & light flaking, Dennis Hays Collection, 16"L, est. 400-800

52
Mason Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, hollow body, mostly original paint with some gunning wear & light paint loss, a few shot marks, tail chip repair, nice form, 17.5"L, est. 250-450

53
Mason Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear & flaking, areas of paint loss, small chip to right edge of neck, Dennis Hays Collection, 16.5"L, est. 200-400

54
Mason Pr. of Bluebill Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, some gunning wear, light paint loss, drake is missing left eye, both have light coat of varnish, a few cracks, Dennis Hays Collection, 14"L, est. 150-300

55
Mason Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint with some touchup to head & neck, areas of gunning wear & paint loss, a few tight cracks, nice early example, 14"L, est. 400-800

56
Mason Black Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, worn original paint, missing neck filler, gunning wear, a few shot marks, crack in bottom, Dennis Hays Collection, 16"L, est. 100-200

57
Mason Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with gunning wear, some shot marks, nice working example, Gene Davis Collection, 15"L, est. 200-400

58
Mason Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, hollow body, professionally restored paint, in very good condition, wood knot on right side of body, 18"L, est. 200-400

59
Mason Back Bay Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, premier grade Back Bay model, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint, some gunning wear, 20"L, est. 200-400

60
Chris Smith Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Algonac, MI, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original & old working paint, some gunning wear & flaking, tight crack in neck, hard to find, 13.5"L, est. 200-400

61
Frank Cummings Canvasback Hen Duck Decoy
Harsens Island, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with light wear, 15.5"L, est. 100-200

62
Bert Graves Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Peoria, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original & old working paint, nice patina with some crazing, some gunning wear & paint loss, branded "D.W.V" on bottom for the Vorhees rig, 17"L, est. 600-1,200

63
Artie Bennet Pr. of Mallard Duck Decoys
Lockport, IL, glass eyes, hollow bodies, mint original paint with excellent detail, maker's initials & dated 2009 on bottoms, 16"L, est. 400-800

64
Hand Carved Canada Goose Decoy
by unknown carver, solid body, worn original paint, gunning wear, nice form, age crack in neck, age cracks in body, nice early working example, 28"L, est. 100-300

65
Hand Carved Rooster Pheasant
1/2 sized, hand carved, glass eyes, nice original paint, bill repair with some touchup, otherwise in good condition, "J.W. Heart" signed & dated 1983 on bottom, 16"L, est. 150-300

66
Ralph Malpage Ruddy Duck Decoy
London, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, mint original paint, detailed feather carving, maker's name & dated 1984 on bottom, 14"L, est. 150-300

67
Oscar Peterson Style Miniature Pintail Drake
hand carved & painted by Reggie Birch, Chincoteague, VA, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint, maker's name carved on bottom, 8"L, est. 200-400

68
Lloyd Havens 1/3 Sized Canada Goose
Kalamazoo, MI, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint, highly detailed feather carving, terrific form with head turned slightly right, relief carved & crossed wingtips, maker's name on bottom, 16"L, est. 200-400

69
Lloyd Havens 1/3 Sized Canada Goose
Kalamazoo, MI, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint, highly detailed feather carving, terrific form with head turned slightly right, relief carved & crossed wingtips, maker's name on bottom, 16"L x 14"T, est. 200-400

70
Lloyd Havens Pr. of 1/3 Sized Black Ducks
Kalamazoo, MI, glass eyes, balsa bodies, excellent original paint, nice form, maker's name on bottoms, 10"L, est. 100-200

71
Charles Spiron Pr. of Red-Breasted Mergansers
Currituck, NC, painted eyes, solid bodies, strong original paint, drake has a few minor distressed wear spots on back, hen features a leather tail, maker's brand & dated 1982 on bottoms, 19.5"L, est. 200-400

72
2 Unknown Blue-Winged Teal
glass eyes, solid bodies, nice original paint with good detail, light wear, 12.5"L, est. 200-400

73
Ken Harris Green-Winged Teal Drake
Woodville, NY, glass eyes, solid body, nice original paint with a few minor imperfections, relief carved wings, maker's name on bottom, 11.5"L, est. 200-400

74
Burt Kannenberg Ringbill Drake Duck Decoy
Oconomowoc, WI, glass eyes, multi-pc. layered construction, old working paint, head is turned slightly left, 12.5"L, est. 200-400

75
Wisconsin Ringbill Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with nice detailed combing on back, 13"L, est. 200-400

76
Dave Them Pr. of Widgeon Duck Decoys
glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, maker's name & dated 2010 on bottom, 14"L, est. 200-400

76
6 Paul Gibson Redhead Duck Decoys
Havre De Grace, MD, 4 drakes & 2 hens, painted eyes, solid bodies, original paint with gunning wear, age cracks, 14"L, est. 200-400

76
6 Paul Gibson Bluebill Duck Decoys
Havre De Grace, MD, 4 drakes & 2 hens, painted eyes, solid bodies, original paint with gunning wear, age cracks, 14"L, est. 200-400

77
Standing Wood Duck Drake & Decoy Head
1 standing wood duck drake by unknown carver mounted on wooden base, glass eyes, good original paint, 10"L x 9"T & 1 bufflehead drake head by William Grebenok, in good condition, 4"L, est. 50-150

78
John Pususta Golden Trout Plaque
Montrose, MN, relief carved & painted eyes, carved tail & metal fins, excellent condition, mounted on wooden plaque, maker's signature & dated 2004 on plaque, trout is 14"L, plaque is 17.5"L x 8"T, est. 200-400

79
Glen Willkomm Hand Carved Gar
Monticello, WI, painted tack eyes, carved tail & metal fins, maker's name & dated '93 on bottom, 15"L, est. 100-200

80
3 Hennes Johnson Fish Spearing Decoys
International Falls, MN, all have glass eyes, carved tails & metal fins, in very good condition, 7.25"L, est. 50-150

81
John Kalash Smelt Spearing Decoy
Gibraltar, MI, glass eyes, metal tail & fins, original paint, light wear, 13.25"L, est. 100-200

82
2 Sonny Bashore Fish Spearing Decoys
Paulding, OH, 5.5"L sturgeon & 6.5"L white trout, both in excellent condition, maker's name on bottoms, est. 150-300

83
3 Sonny Bashore Jigging Sticks
Paulding, OH, all in good condition, sizes range 14"L - 17"L, est. 150-300

84
3 Butch Schramm Fish Spearing Decoys
Fair Haven, MI, all have painted eyes, carved tails & metal fins, in very good condition, sizes range 5"L - 5.5"L, est. 200-300

85
2 Fish Spearing Decoys Attributed to Ray Hatchew
Big Rapids, MI, glass eyes, carved tails & metal fins, good original paint, initials "RH" on bottoms, 7.5"L, est. 100-200

86
Raymond Bellvance Brook Trout Plaque
glass eyes, carved tail & wooden fins, excellent condition, relief carved gills & open mouth, maker's signature & dated '01 on back, trout, 18.5"L, plaque is 23.5"L, est. 200-400

87
Steve Robbins Rainbow Trout Plaque
Clifton, OH, glass eye, carved tail & metal fins, excellent original paint, maker's signature on back of plaque, trout is 10.25"L, plaque is 15"L, est. 100-200

88
Steve Robbins Rainbow Trout Plaque
Clifton, OH, glass eye, carved tail & metal fins, excellent original paint, maker's signature on front of plaque, trout is 10.25"L, plaque is 12.5"L, est. 100-200

89
Carl Christensen Golden Trout Spearing Decoy
Newberry, MI, glass eyes, carved tail & metal fins, excellent condition, maker's signature on bottom, 9.25"L, est. 100-200

90
Oscar Peterson Brown Trout Spearing Decoy
Cadillac, MI, painted eyes, carved tail & metal fins, dual lead chambers, original paint with flaking & wear, 6"L x .5"W x .875"T, est. 400-800

91
12 Chuck Smith Fish Spearing Decoys
Port Huron, MI, all have painted eyes, carved tails & metal fins, excellent condition, maker's initials on bottoms, 4"L, est. 200-400

92
Nathan Meyer Small Mouth Bass Plaque
Bath, NY, glass eye, carved tail & wooden fins, crack through left front fin that has been reset, light damage to dorsal fin, otherwise in good condition, bass is 13.5"L, plaque is 16"L, est. 100-200

93
Nathan Meyer Brown Trout Plaque
Bath, NY, glass eye, carved tail & wooden fins, slight damage to left edge of lower jaw, otherwise in good condition, bass is 11"L, plaque is 18"L, est. 100-200

94
7 Fish Spearing Decoys
12"L brown trout by Mark Bruning, Rogers City, MI, 7"L perch by Frank Cummings, Harsens Island, MI, 7.5"L northern pike & 8"L whitefish both carved by Tom Singleton, Newberry, MI, 7"L brook trout by Jim Pullen, Cadillac, MI, 6"L flowered fish spearin...

95
5 Marcel Meloche Fish Spearing Decoys
Cochrane, ONT, 1 muskie, 1 brown trout, 1 perch, 1 walleye & 1 grayling, all have glass eyes, carved tails & metal fins, excellent condition, sizes range 5.5"L - 11"L, est. 200-400

96
5 Marcel Meloche Fish Spearing Decoys
Cochrane, ONT, 1 smelt, 1 northern pike, 1 muskie, 1 whitefish & 1 carp, all have glass eyes, carved tails & metal fins, excellent condition, sizes range 7"L - 8"L, est. 200-400

97
6 Marcel Meloche Fish Spearing Decoys
Cochrane, ONT, 1 whitefish, 1 lake trout, 1 cisco, 2 suckers & 1 striped bass, all have glass eyes, carved tails & metal fins, excellent condition, sizes range 4.5"L - 7"L, est. 200-400

98
6 Marcel Meloche Fish Spearing Decoys
Cochrane, ONT, 1 crappie, 3 bluegills & 2 sunfish, all have glass eyes, carved tails & metal fins, excellent condition, sizes range 2.5"L - 4.5"L, est. 200-400

99
7 Marcel Meloche Fish Spearing Decoys
Cochrane, ONT, 1 perch, 1 brook trout, 1 rainbow trout, 1 striped bass, 1 walleye, 1 smelt & 1 red fish, all have glass eyes, carved tails & metal fins, excellent condition, sizes range 4.5"L - 6"L, est. 200-400

100
3 Jigsticks
1 by Harold Rickert, Mt. Clemens, MI, 14.5"L, 1 by Sonny Bashore, Paulding, OH, 12"L & 1 by Carl Christensen, Newberry, MI, 17"L, all in excellent condition, est. 200-400

101
5 Chapman Family Fish Spearing Decoys
Lac du Flambeau, WI, various species including crappie, perch & natural-sided, various conditions, sizes range 5.5"L - 8.5"L, est. 200-400

102
6 Wisconsin Fish Spearing Decoys
all by unknown carvers from the Lac du Flambeau area, various species & conditions, all have carved tails & metal fins with various eyes, sizes range 7"L - 8"L, est. 200-400

103
6 Poupart Family Fish Spearing Decoys
Lac du Flambeau, WI, various species & conditions, all have carved tails & metal fins, sizes range 5"L - 9"L, and 2 jig sticks, est. 200-400

104
9 Wisconsin Fish Spearing Decoys
by Steve Chosa, Mike Chosa, Ed Chosa & other unknown carvers, various species & conditions, sizes range 5"L - 10"L, est. 300-500

105
4 Young Family Fish Spearing Decoys
Lac du Flambeau, WI, 2 by Tom & 2 by Cyrus, all have carved tails & metal fins, good condition with light wear, sizes range 5"L - 7"L, est. 200-400

106
10 Minnesota Fish Spearing Decoys
nice assortment of working fish decoys by various makers, including some by Native American carvers, sizes range 3.75"L - 9.5"L, est. 200-400

107
8 Wisconsin Fish Spearing Decoys
by Jerry Labarge, Charlie Peterson, Ron Labarge, 2 by Jim Mustache, Jerry Bear & Billy Martin, various conditions, all have carved tails & metal fins, sizes range 5.5"L - 8"L, est. 200-400,

250
Hand Carved Folkart Owl
by unknown maker, nice patina, 25"T, est. 100-300