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A451 Early 20th century Chrisfield Maryland Goose Decoy, made by Lloyd J. Tyler 1898-1971 made his first decoy in 1910 in Christfield Maryland, He live across the street from the Ward Brothers.
A451 Early 20th century Chrisfield Maryland Goose Decoy, made by Lloyd J. Tyler 1898-1971 made his first decoy in 1910 in Christfield Maryland, He live across the street from the Ward Brothers.
 
D77 Ira Hudson (1876-1949) Ira Hudson was born in 1873 in Maryland but he grew up in Delaware. He later moved to Chincoteague, Virginia and raised his large family of nine children with his wife Eva. Hudson built his own home and started carving decoys in 1897
D77 Ira Hudson (1876-1949) Ira Hudson was born in 1873 in Maryland but he grew up in Delaware. He later moved to Chincoteague, Virginia and raised his large family of nine children with his wife Eva. Hudson built his own home and started carving decoys in 1897
D401 High head Canvasback Drake by James T. Holly (1855-1935) Havre de Grace, Maryland
D401 High head Canvasback Drake by James T. Holly (1855-1935) Havre de Grace, Maryland
D395 Large full size wooden white Swan, with a detailed carved head. R L W carved into bottom circa 1960
D395 Large full size wooden white Swan, with a detailed carved head. R L W carved into bottom circa 1960
D402 Canada Goose carved by Richard Connelly 1988 well carved with a removerable head that can be reposition into a slepper or a hissing Goose
D402 Canada Goose carved by Richard Connelly 1988 well carved with a removerable head that can be reposition into a slepper or a hissing Goose
A391 Late 19th century wooden Fish Weathervane from Cape Cod, with traces of the original paint with lead weight on the head to blance the weathervane, so it would turn with the wind. Measurements are: 11" tall encluding the stand 23 3/4" long
A391 Late 19th century wooden Fish Weathervane from Cape Cod, with traces of the original paint with lead weight on the head to blance the weathervane, so it would turn with the wind.
A390 Antiques Decoy, Hand Carved, Ice Fishing, perch beautiful Painted wood with attached metal fins and carved eyes, Length 9 1/2 " 4 3/4" wide x 3" tall Circa 1930
A390 Antiques Decoy, Hand Carved, Ice Fishing, perch beautiful Painted wood with attached metal fins and carved eyes, Circa 1930
Y139 Early wooden Goose Decoy with wonderful weather surface, possiblely Virginia, braned on the bottom, circa 1920's
Y139 Early wooden Goose Decoy with wonderful weather surface, possiblely Virginia, braned on the bottom, circa 1920's
A450 Early unusual Canvasback Drake branded Washington D.C,carver unknown early working repaint, circa 1930, branded H.L. Darner Wash. D.C.
A450 Early unusual Canvasback Drake branded Washington D.C,carver unknown early working repaint, circa 1930, branded H.L. Darner Wash. D.C.
V135 Early Goose by Charlie Joiner signed by Charlie Joiner Betterton MD. 1953 in good condition original paint
V135 Early Goose by Charlie Joiner signed by Charlie Joiner Betterton MD. 1953 in good condition original paint
A376 1950's Capt. Jessie Urie, Rockhall M aryland, Balpote drake in original paint ment condition. 13 1/2" long x 6 1/3" tall
A376 1950's Capt. Jessie Urie, Rockhall M aryland, Balpote drake in original paint ment condition. 13 1/2" long x 6 1/3" tall
A327 Lum Fletcher 1867- 1942 Havre De Grace Maryland, Canvasback Drake, Long Neck semi - high head (4") in old gunning oriinal paint, wt and staple attached, Lum Fletcher was a market Hunter, and a waterfowl guide. His decoys are featured in several cheapskate decoy books. circa 1890
A327 Lum Fletcher 1867- 1942 Havre De Grace Maryland, Canvasback Drake, Long Neck semi - high head (4") in old gunning oriinal paint, wt and staple attached, Lum Fletcher was a market Hunter, and a waterfowl guide. His decoys are featured in several cheapskate decoy books. circa 1890
A330 Rare, antique, hard-to-find canvasback decoy, circa 1860, made by master carver John "Daddy" Holly (1818 - 1892) of Havre de Grace, MD, who is considered to be the father of the Harford County style It's graceful, snakey, head is attached to its body with square nails and a peg through the top. It has nice shaped bill, retaining its old original paint and pinholes for eyes in good condition
A330 Rare, antique, hard-to-find canvasback decoy, circa 1860, made by master carver John "Daddy" Holly (1818 - 1892) of Havre de Grace, MD,
A9 High Neck Sam Barns Canvasvback drake, Havre de Grace, MD, in original paint , good condition circa 1880
A9 High Neck Sam Barns Canvasvback drake, Havre de Grace, MD, in original paint , good condition circa 1880
RM741 Canvasback drake decoy by Fred Barnard (1905-1991) Havre de Grace, MD, c. 1945.( Brother of the Famous decoy carvers Charles and Thomas Barnard) second coat of working paint worn with traces of the original showing, alert semi-pulled back head, with a neck shelf
RM741 Canvasback drake decoy by Fred Barnard (1905-1991) Havre de Grace, MD, c. 1945.( Brother of the Famous decoy carvers Charles and Thomas Barnard) second coat of working paint worn with traces of the original showing, alert semi-pulled back head, with a neck shelf
D195 Rare oversized cast iron sink box decoy circa 1900. Found on the Eastern Shore of Maryland
Sold D195 Rare oversized cast iron sink box decoy circa 1900. Found on the Eastern Shore of Maryland
A369 Very unusual and well made and painted early 20th century shore bird decoys, Found in the Boston area, with original black and white paint, mounted in a wooden base painted red for displaying 16: tall
A369 Very unusual and well made and painted early 20th century shore bird decoys, Found in the Boston area
RM723 Rare pair of Paul Gibson sleeping Canvasbacks original paint, show signs of being hunted over. Mr Gibson only made a few pairs of canvasback sleepers.
RM723 Rare pair of Paul Gibson sleeping Canvasbacks original paint, show signs of being hunted over. Mr Gibson only made a few pairs of canvasback sleepers.
RM624 Outstanding Flying Pintail carved in Ira Hudson Style by Reggie Birch, a carver from Chincoteague Island, Virginia. Notched tail carving and tack eyes. Fine scratch paint detail.
RM624 Outstanding Flying Pintail carved in Ira Hudson Style by Reggie Birch, a carver from Chincoteague Island, Virginia. Notched tail carving and tack eyes. Fine scratch paint detail.
C438 Lloyd Taylor Black Duck, Carved & Painted. A large black duck decoy by Lloyd Tyler (1898 to 1971), of Crisfield, Maryland.
C438 Lloyd Taylor Black Duck, Carved & Painted. A large black duck decoy by Lloyd Tyler (1898 to 1971), of Crisfield, Maryland.
 
D23 A Canvasback drake decoy carved by James T. Holly of Havre de Grace, Maryland, circa 1890- 1900. He was born in 1855- 1935 It was repainted by Severin Hall , unusual form with elongated body .
D23 A Canvasback drake decoy carved by James T. Holly of Havre de Grace, Maryland, circa 1890- 1900. He was born in 1855- 1935 It was repainted by Severin Hall , unusual form with elongated body .
C617 Miniature white Swan by Wallace O'Neal IV of Currituck, North Carolina signed and dated Oct 1987
C617 Miniature white Swan by Wallace O'Neal IV of Currituck, North Carolina signed and dated Oct 1987
RM618 Ira Hudson, Chincoteague, Virginia brant decoy, ca. 1920. Decoy was cleaned and paint restored by Chincoteague carver Reg birch.
Sold! RM618 Ira Hudson, Chincoteague, Virginia brant decoy, ca. 1920. Decoy was cleaned and paint restored by Chincoteague carver Reg birch.
C608 Eastern Shore Maryland hand carved Swan, with a very graceful turned neck,with a swipping upper tail, it is hollow body
Sold! C608 Eastern Shore Maryland hand carved Swan, with a very graceful turned neck,with a swipping upper tail, it is hollow body
X37 Robert F. McGaw 1879 1958 Havre de Grace Maryland Bob McGraw Black Duck in original paint, McGraw started carving shortly after 1900, dog bone weight still intact, good condition
X37 Robert F. McGaw 1879 1958 Havre de Grace Maryland Bob McGraw Black Duck in original paint, McGraw started carving shortly after 1900, dog bone weight still intact, good condition
X900 Early Canvasback Drake carved by Taylor Boyd, born 1856-1946 , early working repaint, brand on the bottom KK ( ken Kelly) East Neck Island Rockhall Maryland
Sold! X900 Early Canvasback Drake carved by Taylor Boyd, born 1856-1946 , early working repaint, brand on the bottom KK ( ken Kelly) East Neck Island Rockhall Maryland
RM548 Charles Barnard (1876-1958) Canvasback decoy from upper Chesapeake Bay. Notice boat hull like body. Original balance weight,Barnard was a guide and market hunter. Many consider his decoys to be the finest example of an Upper Bay carving
RM548 Charles Barnard (1876-1958) Canvasback decoy from upper Chesapeake Bay. Notice boat hull like body. Original balance weight,Barnard was a guide and market hunter. Many consider his decoys to be the finest example of an Upper Bay carving
C578 Cast iron Sink Box boot Scraper Decoy bty Madison Mitchell, original paint, circa 1970
Sold! C578 Cast iron Sink Box boot Scraper Decoy bty Madison Mitchell, original paint, circa 1970
C578 Early canvasback Drake by Will Heverin from Charlestown Maryland, this decoy was repainted in the mid 60's by Charlie Jointer of Chestertown, was branded three different times, last owned by Ed Robertson of Chestertown, Ed and Charlie Jointer was best of Friend they worked togeather.circa 1920's
C578 Early canvasback Drake by Will Heverin from Charlestown Maryland, this decoy was repainted in the mid 60's by Charlie Jointer of Chestertown.circa 1920's
RM568 Full size hand carved Swan, with detailed high head, carved by Bill Kennedy , with a removable head, for transporting
Charles "Speed" Joiner, Jr. (1921 - 2015) Goose Decoy Chestertown, MD
RM617 Charles "Speed" Joiner, Jr. (1921 - 2015) Goose Decoy Chestertown, MD
C606 Mid 1960's Canvasback Drake sleeper by Madison Mitchell, in excellent condition all original paint Madison Mitchell made only a fe sleepers
C606 Mid 1960's Canvasback Drake sleeper by Madison Mitchell, in excellent condition all original paint Madison Mitchell made only a few sleepers
RM615 Ira Hudson Pintail Drake Decoy (1876-1949)
Sold! RM615 Ira Hudson Pintail Drake Decoy (1876-1949)
A279 Canvasback drake by Captain Jess Urie of Rock Hall Maryland. showing second coat of working paint showing elaborate blending of colors Hit by shot on righ side of bill . marker: Capt Jess Urie – 1950 Rock Hall Md.".
A279 Canvasback drake by Captain Jess Urie of Rock Hall Maryland. showing second coat of working paint showing elaborate blending of colors Hit by shot on righ side of bill . marker: Capt Jess Urie – 1950 Rock Hall Md.".
A142 This is an August Heinfield (1883-1952) in old paint from Rock Hall, Maryland. It measures about 15". It has a thin overpaint and areas that are flking that show the orginal paint.
A142 This is an August Heinfield (1883-1952) in old paint from Rock Hall, Maryland. It measures about 15". It has a thin overpaint and areas that are flking that show the orginal paint.
A236 Canvasback Drake By Jim T. Holly Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy attributed to James Holly, Havre-de-Grace, MD, circa 1900
A236 Canvasback Drake By Jim T. Holly Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy attributed to James Holly, Havre-de-Grace, MD, circa 1900
A455 Bluebill Drake, carved by Captain John Glenn Rock Hall MD.( 1876-1954 ) original paint, branded F. for Henry Fleckenstein hunting rig the body is yellow pine
A455 Bluebill Drake, carved by Captain John Glenn Rock Hall MD.( 1876-1954 ) original paint, branded F. for Henry Fleckenstein hunting rig the body is yellow pine
RM685 White Swan Decoy carved by Joe Racine from Elkton MD. Joe has is own folk art style he adds to every bird He carves, this swan has a layered hollow pegged together body, with a long pegged on head.
RM685 White Swan Decoy carved by Joe Racine from Elkton MD. Joe has is own folk art style he adds to every bird He carves, this swan has a layered hollow pegged together body, with a long pegged on head.
RM684 CHINCOTEAGUE VIRGINIA NATHAN COBB STYLE HOLLOW BRANT DECOY. HERE IS A EXCEPTIONAL CARVED BRANT BY FAMED VIRGINIA CARVER REGGIE BIRCH . DECOY HAS A GREAT LONG NECK WITH TILTED TURNED HEAD-CARVED EYES. THE BRANT IS HOLLOW CARVED WITH LARGE PAD WEIGHT AND AGED PAINT AND DOWELED BILL THROUGH BACK OF HEAD. OVERALL CONDITION IS AS-MADE CONDITION WITH ONLY ANTIQUED NATURAL ADDED AGE AND WEAR. DECOY IS BRANDED ON BASE " R BIRCH" .
Early original painted Bluebill carved by Ira Hudson, Chincoteague, Virginia, circa 1920's. Ira is undoubtedly Chincoteague, Virginia's most famous decoy maker.
Sold! RM682 Early original painted Bluebill carved by Ira Hudson, Chincoteague, Virginia, circa 1920's.
X22 Black Duck by Ira Hudson (1876-1949), Chincoteague Island, VA. Circa 1935. dry, early working repaint, good condition
X22 Black Duck by Ira Hudson (1876-1949), Chincoteague Island, VA. Circa 1935. dry, early working repaint, good condition
Canvasback Drake sleeper decoy carved by Charlie Joiner Chestertown Maryland, mint condition!
C52 Outstanding Pair of Charlie Joiner 1951 Chestertown Maryland ,signed and dated by Charlie Joiner, in original paint, , the decoy was shoot over, , this is one of Mr Joiner's earliest Decoys, very hard to find, from the collection of P. R. Loder.
Sold! C52 Outstanding Pair of Charlie Joiner 1951 Chestertown Maryland ,signed and dated by Charlie Joiner, in original paint, , the decoy was shoot over, , this is one of Mr Joiner's earliest Decoys, very hard to find, from the collection of P. R. Loder.
RM500 A beautiful Captain Jesse Urie, Rock Hall, Maryland , full size Canadian goose decoy. Dates from late 1950s showing most of it's original paint
RM609 Early Crisfield, Maryland decoy is in the highly sought after "football body" style and has a paddle tail. This decoy's head has great form and painted eyes. The bird is in original condition.
A455 Bluebill Drake, carved by Captain John Glenn Rock Hall MD.( 1876-1954 ) original paint, branded F. for Henry Fleckenstein hunting rig the body is yellow pine
A455 Bluebill Drake, carved by Captain John Glenn Rock Hall MD.( 1876-1954 ) original paint, branded F. for Henry Fleckenstein hunting rig the body is yellow pine
RM566 Rare Charles Barnard (1876-1958) Canvasback Hen decoy from upper Chesapeake Bay branded with a "G" for the name Gabler rig . Notice boat hull like body. Original balance weight,Barnard was a guide and market hunter. Many consider his decoys to be the finest example of an Upper Bay carving. Cleaned down to the original paint shows several shot holes, from hunting use
Sold! RM566 Rare Charles Barnard (1876-1958) Canvasback Hen decoy from upper Chesapeake Bay branded with a "G" for the name Gabler rig . Notice boat hull like body. Original balance weight,Barnard was a guide and market hunter. Many consider his decoys to be the finest example of an Upper Bay carving. Cleaned down to the original paint shows several shot holes, from hunting use
B177 Early 1950's Madison Mitchell Canvasback Drake in original paint, single nail weight, braned with the letter T on the bottom.
B177 Early 1950's Madison Mitchell Canvasback Drake in original paint, single nail weight, braned with the letter T on the bottom.
RM560 Very rare "high head" style canvasback drake decoy by Thomas Barnard circa 1920 Havre de Grace, Maryland; (Susquehanna Flats; Upper Chesapeake Bay)Thomas Parker Barnard was born in Havre de Grace, Maryland on November 28, 1873,
RM560 Very rare "high head" style canvasback drake decoy by Thomas Barnard circa 1920 Havre de Grace, Maryland; (Susquehanna Flats; Upper Chesapeake Bay)Thomas Parker Barnard was born in Havre de Grace, Maryland on November 28, 1873,
RM569 High head Canvasback Drake, from Susquehanna Flats area, unknown carver, in second coat of working paint
Z514 Madison Mitchell classic Maryland upper Bay Have de Grace black Duck Hen circa 1960, original paint, great condition tight break in neck
Z514 Madison Mitchell classic Maryland upper Bay Have de Grace black Duck Hen circa 1960, original paint, great condition tight break in neck
B415 Early semi-high head canvasback Hen decoy circa 1940 Upper Bay Susquehanna Flats
Sold! B415 Early semi-high head canvasback Hen decoy circa 1940 Upper Bay Susquehanna Flats
A251 Rare high head Canvasback by Samual Treadway Barnes (1857-1926), Harve de Grace, MD. Circa 1890-1910..decoy is in second coat of working paint, with very dry surface . Solid body measure approx 14” long 8 3/4 tall The tall neck has a tight crack around neck. Sam Barnes hunted, guided, fished & made decoys his entire life & was the reason for Madison Mitchell's intro into decoy making. Truly a very classic and historic Susquehanna Flats decoy.
A251 Rare high head Canvasback by Samual Treadway Barnes (1857-1926), Harve de Grace, MD. Circa 1890-1910..decoy is in second coat of working paint, with very dry surface . Solid body measure approx 14” long 8 3/4 tall The tall neck has a tight crack around neck. Sam Barnes hunted, guided, fished & made decoys his entire life & was the reason for Madison Mitchell's intro into decoy making. Truly a very classic and historic Susquehanna Flats decoy.
RM530 John Graham 1822-1912 Charlestown, MD Rare branded Canvasback Hen (circa 1870) in old working paint, and some original paint showing
C412 Pair of canvasback decoys carved by Jessie Urie, from Rock Hall Maryland 1950, both birds are in original paint
C412 Pair of canvasback decoys carved by Jessie Urie, from Rock Hall Maryland 1950, both birds are in original paint
C413 Blue bill Drakee, by Captian Jessie Urie 1950's
C413 Blue bill Drakee, by Captian Jessie Urie 1950's
C8 Pair of Maryland high head canvasback Decoys carved by Jim Perce, Haved Grace Maryland branded on bottom JP
C8 Pair of Maryland high head canvasback Decoys carved by Jim Perce, Haved Grace Maryland branded on bottom JP
B232 Early Charlestown, MD decoy made by John Graham Canvasback Drake( circa 1850) early old paint showing some original paint , shoot over
Sold! B232 Early Charlestown, MD decoy made by John Graham Canvasback Drake( circa 1850) early old paint showing some original paint , shot over
A91 Early 1950's red head Drake by Madison Mitchell, in original paint the decoy is in excellent condition, single nail weight, which was used in the early 40"s and 50"s. He also used a copper staple like his student Charlie Joiner
A91 Early 1950's red head Drake by Madison Mitchell, in original paint the decoy is in excellent condition, single nail weight, which was used in the early 40"s and 50"s. He also used a copper staple like his student Charlie Joiner
B35 Early Canvasback Drake circa 1930's -1940 upper bay susquehanna flats, old working second coat of paint, with a padde tail, great form,
Sold! B35 Early Canvasback Drake circa 1930's -1940 upper bay susquehanna flats, old working second coat of paint, with a padde tail, great form,
A96 August Heinefield 1930's Blue bill Decoy, Rock Hall Maryland, in very good condition, with early working repaint, repainted by Charlie Joiner
A96 August Heinefield 1930's Blue bill Decoy, Rock Hall Maryland, in very good condition, with early working repaint, repainted by Charlie Joiner
RM478 Charles Nelson Barnard (1876-1958) Havre de Grace, MD - Bluebill from the turn of two centuries back with pulled back head, slight neck shelf, paint eyes, old gunning paint with Angel wing paint patterns, notched paddle tai
Sold! RM478 Charles Nelson Barnard (1876-1958) Havre de Grace, MD - Bluebill from the turn of two centuries back with pulled back head, slight neck shelf, paint eyes, old gunning paint with Angel wing paint patterns, notched paddle tai
A28 Late 19th century Bluebill Drake Circa 1890 , By Joe Dye 1870-1939 Perryville MD. Born the Son of famous carver Captain Ben Dye. His Decoys are completely unlike the decoys of the Havre De Grace school of carving, early working repaint, some of the original paint showing on the bottom of the Decoy
B324 Early hand carved Brant Decoy from Prince Edward Island, two piece head, with a hand chopped body , double rigged,the Decoy still retains most of the original paint circa 1920
B324 Early hand carved Brant Decoy from Prince Edward Island, two piece head, with a hand chopped body , double rigged,the Decoy still retains most of the original paint circa 1920
RM472 Early James Holly canvasback drake with original iron keel weight, in old working repaint.
Z514 Madison Mitchell classic Maryland upper Bay Have de Grace black Duck Hen circa 1960, original paint, great condition tight break in neck
Z514 Madison Mitchell classic Maryland upper Bay Have de Grace black Duck Hen circa 1960, original paint, great condition tight break in neck
Z66 Classic Maryland Upper Bay canvasback hen decoy by R. Madison Mitchell, with slightly turned head. Excellent structural condition with light signs of use and wear (circa1970).
Z66 Classic Maryland Upper Bay canvasback hen decoy by R. Madison Mitchell, with slightly turned head. Excellent structural condition with light signs of use and wear (circa1970).
X172 Sam Barn canvasback Hen Havre De Grace born 1847 died 1926 This Decoy is some of Sam's earliest work from 1890- 1900 , in early repaint, the Decoy is in excellent condition with no cracks in neck or body.
Sold! X172 Sam Barn canvasback Hen Havre De Grace born 1847 died 1926 This Decoy is some of Sam's earliest work from 1890- 1900 , in early repaint, the Decoy is in excellent condition with no cracks in neck or body.
Z155 Early 20th century rare wooden Blue Bill sink box/ wing Decoy. Early second coat of paint
Z155 Early 20th century rare wooden Blue Bill sink box/ wing Decoy. Early second coat of paint
Z143 Fishing Lure decoy used for ice fishing, painted wooden body, belly of fish fitted with weights. Metal fins and eyes.
Z143 Fishing Lure decoy used for ice fishing, painted wooden body, belly of fish fitted with weights. Metal fins and eyes.
Z141 20th century Fishing Lure decoy used for ice fishing, painted wooden body, belly of fish fitted with weights. Metal fins and eyes. metal top fin. Red and white and black gliter fish 9" long
Z142Fishing Lure decoy used for ice fishing, painted wooden body, belly of fish fitted with weights. Metal fins and eyes. metal top fin. Red and Mustard and white and blue fish
Z142Fishing Lure decoy used for ice fishing, painted wooden body, belly of fish fitted with weights. Metal fins and eyes. metal top fin. Red and Mustard and white and blue fish
Y404 Pair of carved and painted Fox Sparrows, sign by Mike Lenk resting on a fungus perch, early 20th c., 8 1/2" h.
SOLD Y404 Pair of carved and painted Fox Sparrows, sign by Mike Lenk resting on a fungus perch, early 20th c.,
Y389 Mallard Decoy carved by Allen Schauber, Chestertown Maryland
Y389 Mallard Decoy carved by Allen Schauber, Chestertown Maryland
Y258 Canvasback Drake Decoy carved by John Glen Rock, Hall Maryland. Glen was born 1876 and died 1954,
Y258 Canvasback Drake Decoy carved by John Glen Rock, Hall Maryland. Glen was born 1876 and died 1954,
Q363 Madison Mitchell canvas back drake decoy,original paint, 1950 weight has been removed from bottom for display.
Q363 Madison Mitchell canvas back drake decoy,original paint, 1950 weight has been removed from bottom for display.
Z479 An early cast iron canvas back sink box decoy from Susquehanna Flats of the Chesapeake Bay, Late in the 19th Century, sink boxes were special boats that floated nearly level with the surface of the water. The hunter would lie down inside the boat with decoys all around him in the water and wait until he could lure ducks within shooting range. Heavy cast iron, decoy-shaped weights were placed on the flat outside edges of the boat that would help hold the boat at water level, but also, while the hunter was moored, waiting for ducks, these would help lure the ducks in 13” long x 6 1/2 wide x 5 1/2”
Z506 Rare pair of Canvasback Decoys in original paint, attributed to Fred Barnard, ( Brother of the Famous decoy carvers Charles and Thomas Barnard) Havre de Grace, MD with alert semi-pulled back heads, paint eyes, face mask, neck shelf, paddle tail, tie-line wrap stains, weight & staple attached, knot on the back deck that runs through to the bottom, Barnard’s decoys are featured in Chesapeake Bay decoy books.
A group of three hand carved Fish Decoys, with stands
Y121 Early 20th century Miniature mallard Decoy paper Weight Holly family Havre De Grace MD,cast metal paper weight
Q313 Pair of Canvasback carver Charles Bryan 1985 signed and dated, great condition
Q313 Pair of Canvasback carver Charles Bryan 1985 signed and dated, great condition
Z173 Drake bluebill Duck Decoy by Jim Cockey from Kent Island, Maryland on the Chesapeake Bay.It measures approximately 13 1/2" from tip of bill to tail. It has worn original paint, glass eyes and classic paddle tail.
Z173 Drake bluebill Duck Decoy by Jim Cockey from Kent Island, Maryland on the Chesapeake Bay.It measures approximately 13 1/2" from tip of bill to tail. It has worn original paint, glass eyes and classic paddle tail.
B38 Mid 20th century carved by Jim Brockman from Pungo Virgina , circa 1950”s excellent conditions original paint
Z205 Early Madison Mitchell full body large white Swan hand carved from the Havre de Grace area Maryland Decoy in the old working repaint circa 1950's l
Sold! Z205 Early Madison Mitchell full body large white Swan hand carved from the Havre de Grace area Maryland Decoy in the old working repaint circa 1950's l
Z192 Madison Mitchell Canvasback Drake Mantel Decoy circa 1960 in original paint excellent condition
Z192 Madison Mitchell Canvasback Drake Mantel Decoy circa 1960 in original paint excellent condition
Q313 Pair of Canvasback carver Charles Bryan 1985 signed and dated, great condition
Q313 Pair of Canvasback carver Charles Bryan 1985 signed and dated, great condition
Y40 Mid 2oth century Hand made and painted lure Great tin fins, painted striping. Great piece of Americana from the 50's, and used for ice fishing .
Y40 Mid 2oth century Hand made and painted lure Great tin fins, painted striping. Great piece of Americana from the 50's, and used for ice fishing .
Z56 Vintage K. Sletten of Willmar, Minnesota ice fishing or spearing metal decoy. This old lure is stamped on the bottom of the fins. The decoy is 7" inches long, and it has original paint with some loss and wear.
Z56 Vintage K. Sletten of Willmar, Minnesota ice fishing or spearing metal decoy. This old lure is stamped on the bottom of the fins. The decoy is 7" inches long, and it has original paint with some loss and wear.
Y11 Mid 20th century Goose Decoy by Paul Gibson Have de Grace Maryland, excellent condition
Y11 Mid 20th century Goose Decoy by Paul Gibson Have de Grace Maryland, excellent condition
Y8 Mid 20th century Goose Decoy by Paul Gibson Have de Grace Maryland signed and dated 1975. Excellent condition
Sold! Y8 Mid 20th century Goose Decoy by Paul Gibson Have de Grace Maryland signed and dated 1975. Excellent condition
Y4 Early Canvasback Drake Eastern Shore Maryland circa 1930 hand chopped body, old working repaint
9 Early 1935 Blue Bill Decoy by Jessie Urie,Rock Hall Maryland in original paint
Sold! 9 Early 1935 Blue Bill Decoy by Jessie Urie,Rock Hall Maryland in original paint
X374 Southern Hand chopped and carved, Canvasback Drake decoy,retain some of it's original paint, carver unknown circa 1920 -1940's
X374 Southern Hand chopped and carved, Canvasback Drake decoy,retain some of it's original paint, carver unknown circa 1920 -1940's
X490 Early 20th century New Jersey Black Duck, very unusual with the original sleeve cover
X295 1950 Canvasback Drake by Charlie Joiner signed and dated by Charlie Joiner original paint, a small crack in the neck due to shrinkage , a few small cracks on the bottom due to age also, the decoy was shoot over and has a few buck shots in the body of the Decoy , this is one of Mr Joiner's earliest Decoys, very hard to find.
SOLD X295 1950 Canvasback Drake by Charlie Joiner signed and dated by Charlie Joiner original paint, a small crack in the neck due to shrinkage , a few small cracks on the bottom due to age also, the decoy was shoot over and has a few buck shots in the body of the Decoy
X294 1951 Charlie Joiner Canvasback Drake signed and dated by Charlie Joiner in original paint, outstanding 1951 Canvasback Drake.
Sold! X294 1951 Charlie Joiner Canvasback Drake signed and dated by Charlie Joiner in original paint, outstanding 1951 Canvasback Drake.
X293 Pair of wood duck signed and dated 1988 by Bill Schauber What a great Pr. of Woodduck Duck Decoys these two are.They are matched,signed,& dated by the carver,Bill Schauber of Chestertown, Maryland.They are 13" from the tip of bill to the tip of tail.They both have glass eyes & their detail & painting is magnificent.
X293 Pair of wood duck signed and dated 1988 by Bill Schauber What a great Pr. of Woodduck Duck Decoys these two are.They are matched,signed,& dated by the carver,Bill Schauber of Chestertown, Maryland.
X236 John Glen was both a waterman and farmer for most of his life. He started carving in 1916 and continued through the early 1930's (Fleckenstein, Decoys 235). This is a Wigeon Drake carved by Captain Glen, circa 1930's in old working repaint, good condition for a working Decoy
X240 Black Head Drake by Paul Gibson (1902-1984) Havre de Grace, MD- , hunter and fireman with the Edgewood Arsenal. He retired in 1965 as the Department Chief (McKinney 41). In 1915, Gibson began to make decoys.All original paint and condition circa 1930's
X240 Black Head Drake by Paul Gibson (1902-1984) Havre de Grace, MD- , hunter and fireman with the Edgewood Arsenal. He retired in 1965 as the Department Chief (McKinney 41). In 1915, Gibson began to make decoys.All original paint and condition circa 1930's
X241 Canvasback Drake By Jim T. Holly Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy attributed to James Holly, Havre-de-Grace, MD, circa 1920's, old working repaint, repainted by the Elliot Brothers Easton Maryland
X241 Canvasback Drake By Jim T. Holly Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy attributed to James Holly, Havre-de-Grace, MD, circa 1920's, old working repaint, repainted by the Elliot Brothers Easton Maryland
Y8 Mid 20th century Goose Decoy by Paul Gibson Have de Grace Maryland signed and dated 1975. Excellent condition
Sold! Y8 Mid 20th century Goose Decoy by Paul Gibson Have de Grace Maryland signed and dated 1975. Excellent condition
X172 Sam Barn canvasback Hen Havre De Grace born 1847 died 1926 This Decoy is some of Sam's earliest work from 1890- 1900 , in early repaint, the Decoy is in excellent condition with no cracks in neck or body.
X172 Sam Barn canvasback Hen Havre De Grace born 1847 died 1926 This Decoy is some of Sam's earliest work from 1890- 1900 , in early repaint, the Decoy is in excellent condition with no cracks in neck or body.
X239 Captain John Smith, Ocean City, Maryland, circa 1940s. Original paint with wear, with a small chips in it in tail .
X239 Captain John Smith, Ocean City, Maryland, circa 1940s. Original paint with wear, with a small chips in it in tail .
X183 Folk art full size Canada Goose decoy carved by Ron C. Labor from Hurlock Maryland, signed and dated on bottom. measurements are 26 long 10 wide 10 tall.
Sold! X183 Folk art full size Canada Goose decoy carved by Ron C. Labor from Hurlock Maryland, signed and dated on bottom.
Q475 Pair of Paul Gibson canvasbacks circa 1950's Have de Grace, MD.
Q475 Pair of Paul Gibson canvasbacks circa 1950's Have de Grace, MD.
X89 Yellow Throated Warbler is hand carved and painted with acrylic colors. It is mounted on a wooden base. Glass eyes and metal feet. The size of the carving measures 51/2" high and 7" long
X89 Yellow Throated Warbler is hand carved and painted with acrylic colors. It is mounted on a wooden base. Glass eyes and metal feet.
W287 Charlie Joiner Mallard Decoy Betterton Maryland 1961
Sold! W287 Charlie Joiner Mallard Decoy Betterton Maryland 1961
W242 Hand carved Gold Finch stand on log, signed J.B. 1992
W242 Hand carved Gold Finch stand on log, signed J.B. 1992
RM20 Charles Nelson Barnard (1876-1958) Havre de Grace, MD – Canvasback in old gunning paint with alert semi-pulled back head, paint eyes, face mask, neck shelf, paddle tail, tie-line wrap stains, weight & staple attached, knot on the back deck that runs through to the bottom, without repair or neck-crack. Barnard’s decoys are featured in Chesapeake Bay decoy books
Sold! RM20 Charles Nelson Barnard (1876-1958) Havre de Grace, MD – Canvasback in old gunning paint
RM483 Circa 1900 advertising cast metal Duck Decoy, in the form of a Charles Barnard canvas back With the mark H Weiskittel, on the reverse side is Soil pipe with stars. Measurements are: 5" long x 2 1/2" tall
RM10 Decoy by John B. Graham 1822~1912
W245 Shore Bird carved by Manfred Scheel 1980, Qukertown PA.
W245 Shore Bird carved by Manfred Scheel 1980, Qukertown PA.
V414 Canvasback sleeper Charlie Heinefield Rock Hall Maryland 1989
V355 Early 1920's Black Duck with original paint by Ira Hudson Chincoteague Va
A431 Early Jame Holly Canvasback Decoy, second coat of working paint, with the brand W.A. carved in the bottom.
A431 Early Jame Holly Canvasback Decoy, second coat of working paint, with the brand W.A. carved in the bottom.
V220 Pair of signed Canvasback Decoys by Charles Bryan, Middle River Maryland, 1975 excellent condition
V220 Pair of signed Canvasback Decoys by Charles Bryan, Middle River Maryland, 1975 excellent condition
V176 Mitchell Goose Decoy original paint, paint has been blister by heat on top, age crack circa 1960
Sold!! V176 Mitchell Goose Decoy original paint, paint has been blister by heat on top, age crack circa 1960
V194 Spotted Sandpiper carved by Macgregor circa 1950
V194 Spotted Sandpiper carved by Macgregor circa 1950
V135 Early Goose by Charlie Joiner signed by Charlie Joiner Betterton MD. 1953 in good condition original paint
V135 Early Goose by Charlie Joiner signed by Charlie Joiner Betterton MD. 1953
V126 Pair of early canvasback Sink Boxes by the Holly Family
SOLD!! V126 Pair of early canvasback Sink Boxes by the Holly Family
V165 Goose Decoy by Captain Billy Sillis 1948
A254 Early 20th century Cast Iron Canvasback Duck Paperweight, Hubley, with original painted detail
A254 Early 20th century Cast Iron Canvasback Duck Paperweight, Hubley, with original painted detail
Q560 Pair of Charlie Joiner Sleepers, signed and dated Sept.5, 2000 mint condition
Sold! Q560 Pair of Charlie Joiner Sleepers, signed and dated Sept.5, 2000 mint condition
V27 Madison Mitchell Havre Grace Maryland, Canada Goose, signed and dated 1977, original paint in great condition.
Sold! V27 Madison Mitchell Havre Grace Maryland, Canada Goose, signed and dated 1977
U252 Pair of Wood Ducks carved by Frank Kelly pre 1980 painted by Bill Shauber 1998
U252 Pair of Wood Ducks carved by Frank Kelly pre 1980 painted by Bill Shauber 1998
U511 Blue Bill Drake Decoy Havre de Grace Maryland, circa 1970
U511 Blue Bill Drake Decoy Havre de Grace Maryland, circa 1970
A456 Early Red Head Decoy carved by Charlie Joiner signed and dated 1953 Betterton Maryland original paint
A456 Early Red Head Decoy carved by Charlie Joiner signed and dated 1953 Betterton Maryland original paint
Q220 Madison Mitchell canvas back Drake1960 hunted over
Q220 Madison Mitchell canvas back Drake1960 hunted over
U458 Paul Gibson Blue Bill Decoy, Havre de Grace, Maryland
U458 1950's Paul Gibson Blue Bill Decoy, Havre de Grace, Maryland
 
A141 This is an August Heinfield (1883-1952) bluebill in old paint whit some of the original paint showing from Rock Hall, Maryland. It measures about 15". It has a thin overpaint and areas that are flking that show the orginal paint.
A141 This is an August Heinfield (1883-1952) bluebill in old paint whit some of the original paint showing from Rock Hall, Maryland. It measures about 15". It has a thin overpaint and areas that are flking that show the orginal paint.
T102 Pair Hooded Mergsners By J. Milton Watson
T102 Pair Hooded Mergsners By J. Milton Watson
 
L736 Carver unknown, from the Madison Mitchell workshop, 1950
Sold! L736 Carver unknown, from the Madison Mitchell workshop, 1950
 
RM628 Full size Hand carved Swan very graceful lines, a lot of detailed carving on wings turn neck carved by Reggie Birch, Chincoteague Virginia.
Sold! RM628 Full size Hand carved Swan very graceful lines, a lot of detailed carving on wings turn neck carved by Reggie Birch, Chincoteague Virginia.
B46 Late 19th century early 20th century New England large Trade Sign, in the form of a goose, the sign is wood with traces of the original paint
Sold B46 Late 19th century early 20th century New England large Trade Sign, in the form of a goose, the sign is wood with traces of the original paint
RM722 Ira Hudson (1873-1949) Black Duck Decoy, Chincoteague Island, VA. Circa 1935 Original paint with early working touch ups football body style with fluted paddle tail and inlet head, tack eyes.
Sold! RM722 Ira Hudson (1873-1949) Black Duck Decoy, Chincoteague Island, VA. Circa 1935 Original paint with early working touch ups football body style with fluted paddle tail and inlet head, tack eyes.
RM721 Classic 1936 model bluebill Hen, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland. Slightly turned head. Original paint with a few shot marks .
Sold! RM721 Classic 1936 model bluebill Hen, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland. Slightly turned head. Original paint with a few shot marks .
RM720 Rare pair of Henry Lockard canvasback Decoys with Severnhall paint, from the John Schaeffer rig, " at the "Canal House" at Cheaspecke City Maryland "
Sold! RM720 Rare pair of Henry Lockard canvasback Decoys with Severnhall paint, from the John Schaeffer rig, " at the "Canal House" at Cheaspecke City Maryland "
RM469 Rare Talbot Co Maryland Swan carved by Frank Newman in Neavitt MD ,one piece root head and neck with large iron keel weight.
Sold! RM469 Rare Talbot Co Maryland Swan carved by Frank Newman in Neavitt MD ,one piece root head and neck with large iron keel weight.

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