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Wallace O"Neal IV Miniature Goose Decoy 4 '91
Wallace O"Neal IV Miniature Goose Decoy 4 '91
RM1203 Rare pair 1950’s Mallards carved by Paul Gibson, Havre de Grace, Maryland with detailed scratch feather paint on hen's head. Original paint, great looking pair of birds!
RM1203 Rare pair 1950’s Mallards carved by Paul Gibson, Havre de Grace, Maryland with detailed scratch feather paint on hen's head. Original paint, great looking pair of birds!
F281 Canvasback Drake decoy, carved by James A. Currier (1886 – 1971) of Havre De Grace, Maryland. Decoy was carved around 1930’s – 1940’s and retains a large portion of original paint as well as some of the second coat of paint.
F281 Canvasback Drake decoy, carved by James A. Currier (1886 – 1971) of Havre De Grace, Maryland. Decoy was carved around 1930’s – 1940’s and retains a large portion of original paint as well as some of the second coat of paint.
RM1138 Original painted Canvasback Drake, carved by James T. Holly (1855 - 1935) Havre de Grace, Maryland. Circa 1900. Professionally cleaned down to the original paint,
RM1138 Original painted Canvasback Drake, carved by James T. Holly (1855 - 1935) Havre de Grace, Maryland. Circa 1900. Professionally cleaned down to the original paint,
F335 Early Captain Den Dye red head Perryville Maryland, second coat of working paint, shows years of hunting use with area of shots embedder in the body Captain Ben Dye 1821- 1896 Perryville Maryland
F335 Early Captain Den Dye red head Perryville Maryland, second coat of working paint, shows years of hunting use with area of shots embedder in the body Captain Ben Dye 1821- 1896 Perryville Maryland
F395 Redhead Decoy attributed to Madison Mitchell Robert Madison Mitchell was born in 1901 in Oakington, Maryland, near Harford County’s Swan Creek, just south of Havre de Grace, and he grew up in this waterman’s community at the top of the bay. Mitchell died on January 14, 1993 at the age of 91
F395 Redhead Decoy attributed to Madison Mitchell Robert Madison Mitchell was born in 1901 in Oakington, Maryland, near Harford County’s Swan Creek, just south of Havre de Grace, and he grew up in this waterman’s community at the top of the bay. Mitchell died on January 14, 1993 at the age of 91
F303 Madison Mitchell original painted Canadian Goose decoy, signed and dated 1966. This is a weighted full-body sized goose decoy
*SOLD* F303 Madison Mitchell original painted Canadian Goose decoy, signed and dated 1966. This is a weighted full-body sized goose decoy
F310 Blue Bill Drake decoy signed A. Zook, , Have De Grace Maryland circa 1970's
F310 Blue Bill Drake decoy signed A. Zook, , Have De Grace Maryland circa 1970's
F350 Rare full size Canvasback pair on base by Robert McGraw ( 1879-19580 Have De Grace Maryland 1925 excellent condition, all original paint, with strong painted surface., and great patina. McGaw made decorative base birds over many years he made gunning decoys. He was one of the first makers to produce a decorative bird for sale for including many that were shipped all over the Country thru mail order business. This is a super nice original matched pair of McGaw Decoys
F350 Rare full size Canvasback pair on base by Robert McGraw ( 1879-19580 Have De Grace Maryland 1925 excellent condition, all original paint, with strong painted surface., and great patina. McGaw made decorative base birds over many years he made gunning decoys. He was one of the first makers to produce a decorative bird for sale for including many that were shipped all over the Country thru mail order business. This is a super nice original matched pair of McGaw Decoys
F309 Madison Mitchell Bluebill Decoy dated 1964, working repaint
F309 Madison Mitchell Bluebill Decoy dated 1964, working repaint
F395 Redhead Decoy attributed to Madison Mitchell Robert Madison Mitchell was born in 1901 in Oakington, Maryland, near Harford County’s Swan Creek, just south of Havre de Grace, and he grew up in this waterman’s community at the top of the bay. Mitchell died on January 14, 1993 at the age of 91
F395 Redhead Decoy attributed to Madison Mitchell Robert Madison Mitchell was born in 1901 in Oakington, Maryland, near Harford County’s Swan Creek, just south of Havre de Grace, and he grew up in this waterman’s community at the top of the bay. Mitchell died on January 14, 1993 at the age of 91
 
F372 Early Shore Bird, in early blue and white paint, one piece body with a removable bill, Provenience; from a private Pennsylvania collection
F372 Early Shore Bird, in early blue and white paint, one piece body with a removable bill, Provenience; from a private Pennsylvania collection
RM1128 This colorful nicely carved and painted working ice fishing decoy/lure is 7 1/4" long, 2" wide at the fins and 2 1/2" tall.
RM1128 This colorful nicely carved and painted working ice fishing decoy/lure
F368 Rare pair of Allen Purner(1921-2006), Elkton, Maryland full size hand carved wooden dead hanging Canvasbacks in all original paint and great condition. They measure about 21 inches from the top of the tail to the tip of the bill. Great piece of Upper Chesapeake Bay history
F368 Rare pair of Allen Purner(1921-2006), Elkton, Maryland full size hand carved wooden dead hanging Canvasbacks in all original paint and great condition. They measure about 21 inches from the top of the tail to the tip of the bill. Great piece of Upper Chesapeake Bay history
 
F302 Madison Mitchell Canada Goose1957 Canada goose by R. Madison Mitchell. electric pencil signature "R. Madison Mitchell – 1957" Canada goose
*SOLD* F302 Madison Mitchell Canada Goose1957 Canada goose by R. Madison Mitchell. electric pencil signature "R. Madison Mitchell – 1957" Canada goose
F312 Redhead drake decoy by Madison Mitchell Havre de Grace, MD (1901-1993). Ca. 1960's, original paint, unused condition,
F312 Redhead drake decoy by Madison Mitchell Havre de Grace, MD (1901-1993). Ca. 1960's, original paint, unused condition,
F311 1960’s R Madison Mitchell Canvasback Hen, signed and dated . branded E.L.W ( Eban Waterfield ) from the Knotts Island area North Carolina .excellent condition
F311 1960’s R Madison Mitchell Canvasback Hen, signed and dated . branded E.L.W ( Eban Waterfield ) from the Knotts Island area North Carolina .excellent condition
RM1126 Rigmate pair of high head canvasbacks of John Vickers, 3rd quarter 20th century. High head pose with wooden keels and large brass line tie rings. 'SS' painted and 'Holly' carved into the undersides.
RM1126 Rigmate pair of high head canvasbacks of John Vickers, 3rd quarter 20th century. High head pose with wooden keels and large brass line tie rings. 'SS' painted and 'Holly' carved into the undersides.
E476 Canvasback Drake Decoy carved by James E. Baines from Morgantown, MD (St. Mary’s County) in original paint and ‘dog bone’ style weight. Carved in the 1950’s. Branded “RT”
E476 Canvasback Drake Decoy carved by James E. Baines from Morgantown, MD (St. Mary’s County) in original paint and ‘dog bone’ style weight. Carved in the 1950’s. Branded “RT”
RM1125 Hand carved Pintail decoy by Rick Fish in the Crisfield Maryland style of Lloyd Tyler. The bottom of decoy has His marking RF.
RM1125 Hand carved Pintail decoy by Rick Fish in the Crisfield Maryland style of Lloyd Tyler. The bottom of decoy has His marking RF.
F300 Madison Mitchell 1965 golden eye duck decoy in original paint - currently attached to wooden platform and used as a lamp display
F300 Madison Mitchell 1965 golden eye duck decoy in original paint - currently attached to wooden platform and used as a lamp display
F299 Decoy, Goose, by John Albert Lundgren,On the bottom of the goose, stenciled in black paint:" PAT. SEPT 23, 1941 Straw stuffed goose decoy. Canvas body with white and black painting. Wire loop extending from tail to hang up the goose. Square metal bracket on bottom of the goose used to attach it to a stake. Patent number on bottom of the goose. .
F299 Decoy, Goose, by John Albert Lundgren,On the bottom of the goose, stenciled in black paint:" PAT. SEPT 23, 1941 Straw stuffed goose decoy. Canvas body with white and black painting. Wire loop extending from tail to hang up the goose. Square metal bracket on bottom of the goose used to attach it to a stake. Patent number on bottom of the goose. .
F295 Early 20th century hand carved Mills Hancock Goose, Chincoteague, VA the wood is cotton wood, showing a lot of wear for the age of Decoy in second repaint
F295 Early 20th century hand carved Mills Hancock Goose, Chincoteague, VA the wood is cotton wood, showing a lot of wear for the age of Decoy in second repaint
 
F272 Madison Mitchell Widgeon1941 signed and dated Widgeon drake gunning decoy by the famous R. Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Maryland
**Sold**F272 Madison Mitchell Widgeon1941 signed and dated Widgeon drake gunning decoy by the famous R. Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Maryland
F273 Lum Fletcher canvasback Canvasback drake, Lum Fletcher, Havre de Grace, Maryland, 1st quarter 20th century. Excellent form and nicely carved bill detail. Early surface appears to be a early second coat
F273 Lum Fletcher canvasback Canvasback drake, Lum Fletcher, Havre de Grace, Maryland, 1st quarter 20th century. Excellent form and nicely carved bill detail. Early surface appears to be a early second coat
F120 Pair of Golden Eye Decoy by Madison Mitchell, sign and dated 1976 by Mitchell
**Sold**F120 Pair of Golden Eye Decoy by Madison Mitchell, sign and dated 1976 by Mitchell
Full sized White Swan decoy carved by John Paxson of Back Bay, Virginia - branded on bottom with “JP” as was his makers mark. Decoy has tack eyes, and a solid
Full sized White Swan decoy carved by John Paxson of Back Bay, Virginia - branded on bottom with “JP” as was his makers mark. Decoy has tack eyes, and a solid
A251a Rare high head Canvasback by James Holly, Havre de Grace, Maryland, 1st quarter 20th century, Canvasback, early second coat of working repaint , with the remains of the original paint showing branded on the unerside with a X.
A251a Rare high head Canvasback by James Holly, Havre de Grace, Maryland, 1st quarter 20th century, Canvasback, early second coat of working repaint , with the remains of the original paint showing branded on the unerside with a X.
RM1118 Oversized Canvasback Drake Decoy by John B. Graham of Charlestown, MD. ca. 1900. This Decoy is branded SGD on bottom. Decoy retains old, very nice looking, working repaint and is in good condition as shown. The Decoy has a crack in the neck as pictured.
RM1118 Oversized Canvasback Drake Decoy by John B. Graham of Charlestown, MD. ca. 1900. This Decoy is branded SGD on bottom. Decoy retains old, very nice looking, working repaint and is in good condition as shown. The Decoy has a crack in the neck as pictured.
D523 Lloyd Tyler Black Duck Decoy from Crisfield Maryland, with a half-turned head, working repaint, and original weight.
D523 Lloyd Tyler Black Duck Decoy from Crisfield Maryland, with a half-turned head, working repaint, and original weight.
D22 Charlie Joiner redhead decoy, signed and dated 2008, this decoy is # 6 out of 25 carved for Madison Mithell Endowment Trust, March 14 2008 come with matching stand with brass plate ment condition
**Sold**D22 Charlie Joiner redhead decoy, signed and dated 2008, this decoy is # 6 out of 25 carved for Madison Mithell Endowment Trust, March 14 2008 come with matching stand with brass plate ment condition
E5 Pennsylvania Susquehanna Rive Mallard Hen in original paint, very unusually form the body is laminated in tree layers of wood , good condition all original
E5 Pennsylvania Susquehanna Rive Mallard Hen in original paint, very unusually form the body is laminated in tree layers of wood , good condition all original
RM1051 Early Bob McGaw Canvasback Drake decoy. Paint is a second coat of working paint, also done by McGaw. Original “dog bone” weight and iron ring on bottom.
RM1051 Early Bob McGaw Canvasback Drake decoy. Paint is a second coat of working paint, also done by McGaw. Original “dog bone” weight and iron ring on bottom.
F227 Rare Talbot County Maryland white Swan Decoy, multi layered body typical of Talbot County Swans. It has tacks eyes the carver is unknown circa 1940
F227 Rare Talbot County Maryland white Swan Decoy, multi layered body typical of Talbot County Swans. It has tacks eyes the carver is unknown circa 1940
E127 1930 Ira Hudson Brant, Ira lived in Chincoteague, Virginia Known fordecoy carving Ira Hudson (1873 - 1949) was a boat builder and prolific decoy and shorebird carver from Chincoteague, Virginia.
E127 1930 Ira Hudson Brant, Ira lived in Chincoteague, Virginia Known fordecoy carving Ira Hudson (1873 - 1949) was a boat builder and prolific decoy and shorebird carver from Chincoteague, Virginia.
E133 Goose Silhouette Decoys, from a farm in Dorchester Co . Md circa 1940's
E133 Goose Silhouette Decoys, from a farm in Dorchester Co . Md circa 1940's
E84 Chincoteague Virginia 1930's Ira. Hudson Goose Decoy with a bostonwood body and pine neck and head in old working repaint, tack eyes
E84 Chincoteague Virginia 1930's Ira. Hudson Goose Decoy with a bostonwood body and pine neck and head in old working repaint, tack eyes
RM1104 John Graham 1822-1912 Charlestown, MD Canvasback Drake (circa 1870) in old working paint, and some original paint showing
RM1104 John Graham 1822-1912 Charlestown, MD Canvasback Drake (circa 1870) in old working paint, and some original paint showing
E128 Canvasback Drake by Jim Cockey He was born in 1893 -1971 from Kent Island Maryland (Stevensville)
E128 Canvasback Drake by Jim Cockey He was born in 1893 -1971 from Kent Island Maryland (Stevensville)
A390 Antiques Decoy, Hand Carved, Ice Fishing, perch beautiful Painted wood with attached metal fins and carved eyes
A390 Antiques Decoy, Hand Carved, Ice Fishing, perch beautiful Painted wood with attached metal fins and carved eyes
D22 Charlie Joiner redhead decoy, signed and dated 2008, this decoy is # 6 out of 25 carved for Madison Mithell Endowment Trust, March 14 2008 come with matching stand with brass plate ment condition
**Sold**D22 Charlie Joiner redhead decoy, signed and dated 2008, this decoy is # 6 out of 25 carved for Madison Mithell Endowment Trust, March 14 2008 come with matching stand with brass plate ment condition
Maryland high-Head Blue Bill Decoy unknown carver, working repaint circa 1950
Maryland high-Head Blue Bill Decoy unknown carver, working repaint circa 1950
E217 SIX, carved and painted wooden Birds with stand for displaying , painted like a Baltimore Oriole . Each with an old painted surface.
E217 SIX, carved and painted wooden Birds with stand for displaying , painted like a Baltimore Oriole . Each with an old painted surface.
E270 Early Virginia Canvasback Drake Decoy in old working paint, unknown maker,.
**Sold**E270 Early Virginia Canvasback Drake Decoy in old working paint, unknown maker,.
E199 Red breasted Merganser, solid body glass eyesunknown carver circa 1970 retaining it's originalll paint, no cracks to the body or neck E196 Great piece of American folk Art of five polycrome painted Woodpeckers.Hand carved
**Sold**E199 Red breasted Merganser, solid body glass eyesunknown carver circa 1970 retaining it's originalll paint, no cracks to the body or neck E196 Great piece of American folk Art of five polycrome painted Woodpeckers.Hand carved
E271 Eastern Shore Virginia Canvasback Drake decoy, original worn paint circa 1950's
E271 Eastern Shore Virginia Canvasback Drake decoy, original worn paint circa 1950's
E282North Carolina canvas Goose decoy, in original paint, canvas stretchered over wire body. circa 1950
E282North Carolina canvas Goose decoy, in original paint, canvas stretchered over wire body. circa 1950
E247 UPPER CHESAPEAKE BAY CARVED AND PAINTED CANVASBACK DRAKE DECOY, solid-body form with original iron keel and possibly original leather line tie, similar to work of John Holly or Joseph Couldon. Thick, old working repaint. Late 19th/early 20th century. 7 1/4" HOA, 13 1/4" LOA.
E247 UPPER CHESAPEAKE BAY CARVED AND PAINTED CANVASBACK DRAKE DECOY, solid-body form with original iron keel and possibly original leather line tie, similar to work of John Holly or Joseph Couldon. Thick, old working repaint. Late 19th/early 20th century.
E248 AUGUST HEINEFIELD (ROCK HALL,MARYLAND), CARVED AND PAINTED REDHEAD DRAKE DECOY
E248 AUGUST HEINEFIELD (ROCK HALL,MARYLAND), CARVED AND PAINTED REDHEAD DRAKE DECOY
E299 Canvasback decoy carved by John (“Jack”) McKenney (1889-1973) from Chestertown, MD. Brand on the bottom reads: “E. A. VOSHELL” who was Mr. McKenney’s father-in-law. Bill Shauber, another carver from Chetertown, MD, states Mr. McKenney was his Uncle and that he only carved approximately 500 birds in his lifetime, mostly during the 1950s. This decoy retains both its wooden keel (with lead lining the bottom outer portion of the keel)
**Sold**E299 Canvasback decoy carved by John (“Jack”) McKenney (1889-1973) from Chestertown, MD. Brand on the bottom reads: “E. A. VOSHELL” who was Mr. McKenney’s father-in-law. Bill Shauber, another carver from Chetertown, MD, states Mr. McKenney was his Uncle and that he only carved approximately 500 birds in his lifetime, mostly during the 1950s. This decoy retains both its wooden keel (with lead lining the bottom outer portion of the keel)
E291 Early Black Head Decoy, carver unknown. Decoy is from the Mill Creek area in Anne Arundel County, MD – just north of the Severn River. The “C” brand on the bottom stands for “Cantler” – which represents the family who owned the decoy rig. This is an outstanding decoy Circa 1920’s.
E291 Early Black Head Decoy, carver unknown. Decoy is from the Mill Creek area in Anne Arundel County, MD – just north of the Severn River. The “C” brand on the bottom stands for “Cantler” – which represents the family who owned the decoy rig. This is an outstanding decoy Circa 1920’s.
C578 Cast iron Sink Box boot Scraper Decoy bty Madison Mitchell, original paint, circa 1970
C578 Cast iron Sink Box boot Scraper Decoy bty Madison Mitchell, original paint, circa 1970
 
RM1025 A Canvasback drake duck decoy carved by Reynolds Family of Northeast, Maryland, circa 1920s. Wonderful folky form
**Sold**RM1025 A Canvasback drake duck decoy carved by Reynolds Family of Northeast, Maryland, circa 1920s. Wonderful folky form
E295Early 20th century Carved and painted Shorebird decoy, maker unknown outstanding condition probable New Jersey
E295 Early 20th century Carved and painted Shorebird decoy, maker unknown outstanding condition probable New Jersey
E325 Mid 20th century Southern Shorebird, probley Eastern Shore Virginia maker unknown circa 1950
E325 Mid 20th century Southern Shorebird, probley Eastern Shore Virginia maker unknown circa 1950
E319 J. MILTON WATSON CHESAPEAKE CITY, MD PAIR OF SWAN HEADS 1972 DECOYS
E319 J. MILTON WATSON CHESAPEAKE CITY, MD PAIR OF SWAN HEADS 1972 DECOYS
RM1027 Group of three Shore Birds Chincoteague Virginia, sign by the maker Bob Booth dated 1999
RM1027 Group of three Shore Birds Chincoteague Virginia, sign by the maker Bob Booth dated 1999
E366 High Head Upper Bay Canvasback Drake, with a hand chopped body.
E366 High Head Upper Bay Canvasback Drake, with a hand chopped body.
E363 Charles Bryan Canvasback Drake from Middle River, Maryland 1975 in original paint
E363 Charles Bryan Canvasback Drake from Middle River, Maryland 1975 in original paint
E375 Rare Canvasback Drake in original paint carved by Ed Parsons who was born on the Tred Avon River in Talbot County, Maryland in 1856 and, at the age of ten, moved with his family to Oxford, Maryland, where he went to work in his uncle’s shipyard.He was the only decoy maker who made birds for sale, other than the Elliot twins, in Talbot County.
E375 Rare Canvasback Drake in original paint carved by Ed Parsons who was born on the Tred Avon River in Talbot County, Maryland in 1856 and, at the age of ten, moved with his family to Oxford, Maryland, where he went to work in his uncle’s shipyard.He was the only decoy maker who made birds for sale, other than the Elliot twins, in Talbot County.
Y4 Canvasback Drake from Cecil County Maryland carver unknown
**Sold**Y4 Canvasback Drake from Cecil County Maryland carver unknown
E376 Madison Mitchell Canvasback Drake, in original paint. Robert Madison Mitchell was born in 1901 in Oakington, Maryland, near Harford County’s Swan Creek, just south of Havre de Grace, Maryland, and he grew up in this waterman’s community at the top of the bay. Mitchell died on January 14, 1993
E376 Madison Mitchell Canvasback Drake, in original paint. Robert Madison Mitchell was born in 1901 in Oakington, Maryland, near Harford County’s Swan Creek, just south of Havre de Grace, Maryland, and he grew up in this waterman’s community at the top of the bay. Mitchell died on January 14, 1993
E265 Early Canvasback Hen decoy - circa 1900 - from Upper Bay Susquehanna Flats. Tack eyes and early 2nd coat of paint over the original paint with traces of a brand on bottom of decoy.
E265 Early Canvasback Hen decoy - circa 1900 - from Upper Bay Susquehanna Flats. Tack eyes and early 2nd coat of paint over the original paint with traces of a brand on bottom of decoy.
RM1039 Charles Barnard (1876-1958) High-head Canvasback drake decoy from upper Chesapeake Bay.
RM1039 Charles Barnard (1876-1958) High-head Canvasback drake decoy from upper Chesapeake Bay.
RM1040 North Carolina Ruddy Duck. Small ruddy duck that has a newer head by Frank Finney
**Sold**RM1040 North Carolina Ruddy Duck. Small ruddy duck that has a newer head by Frank Finney
RM1046 Rare Canvas Snow Goose made by Armstrong Featherweight Decoy Company, Houston, Texas in late 1940s.
RM1046 Rare Canvas Snow Goose made by Armstrong Featherweight Decoy Company, Houston, Texas in late 1940s.
E417 Pair of Dorchester County /Talbot County , Buffeheads signed by maker C.T. Aaron
E417 Pair of Dorchester County /Talbot County , Buffeheads signed by maker C.T. Aaron
E464 Canvas Mallard Hen by Armstrong Featherweight Decoy Co. Circa 1940's. Excellent condition. Armstrong’s signature stitching in through the body, the ring attached to bottom of bird,
E464 Canvas Mallard Hen by Armstrong Featherweight Decoy Co. Circa 1940's. Excellent condition. Armstrong’s signature stitching in through the body, the ring attached to bottom of bird,
E6 Early 20th century Backbay Virginia Black Duck, outstanding condition, vert unusual with a heigh shelf. carver unknown
E6 Early 20th century Backbay Virginia Black Duck, outstanding condition, vert unusual with a heigh shelf. carver unknown
RM1051 Early Bob McGaw Canvasback Drake decoy. Paint is a second coat of working paint, also done by McGaw.
RM1051 Early Bob McGaw Canvasback Drake decoy. Paint is a second coat of working paint, also done by McGaw.
 
RM1056 Full size Charles Barnard Style White Swan carved by Master carver Reg Birch, hollow body paddle tail
**Sold**RM1056 Full size Charles Barnard Style White Swan carved by Master carver Reg Birch, hollow body paddle tail
E331 Early 20th century pair of Shore Bird rig mates found New Jersey , one is flat body and the other is a full body
E331 Early 20th century pair of Shore Bird rig mates found New Jersey , one is flat body and the other is a full body
E475 Canvasback Drake Decoy carved by Stanley Evans of Elkton, MD (Born 1887 – Died ?) Original tack eyes, with some original paint Circa late 1920’s - early 1930’s. A
E475 Canvasback Drake Decoy carved by Stanley Evans of Elkton, MD (Born 1887 – Died ?) Original tack eyes, with some original paint Circa late 1920’s - early 1930’s. A
E470 Miniature hand carved Mallard L.W. Stevens Windham Maine mounted on a piece of birchwood
E470 Miniature hand carved Mallard L.W. Stevens Windham Maine mounted on a piece of birchwood
E561 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)
E561 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)
E476 Canvasback Drake Decoy carved by James E. Baines from Morgantown, MD (St. Mary’s County)
E476 Canvasback Drake Decoy carved by James E. Baines from Morgantown, MD (St. Mary’s County)
E573 Rare 1952 Canvasback Drake Decoy carved by Captain Harry Jobes for his personal hunting rig branded on bottom ( H. R. J.) Original paint with that great early head style!
**Sold**E573 Rare 1952 Canvasback Drake Decoy carved by Captain Harry Jobes for his personal hunting rig branded on bottom ( H. R. J.) Original paint with that great early head style!
F109 Oversize hand carved Swan from Dorchester County Maryland, signed by " Danny Brannock" Swan is hollow carving with raised wings feathers and the most beautiful turned neck and tilted head, The paint is a antiqued white which add to the beauty of the Swan
**SOLD** F109 Oversize hand carved Swan from Dorchester County Maryland, signed by " Danny Brannock" Swan is hollow carving with raised wings feathers and the most beautiful turned neck and tilted head, The paint is a antiqued white which add to the beauty of the Swan
F112 Taylor Boyd (1856-1946) Upper Bay working Decoy, Canvasback Drake, in the original paint no cracks to the neck or body circa 1910 found in a rig of decoys in Talbot Co Maryland
F112 Taylor Boyd (1856-1946) Upper Bay working Decoy, Canvasback Drake, in the original paint no cracks to the neck or body circa 1910 found in a rig of decoys in Talbot Co Maryland
F44 Shore Birds from Eastern Shore, Virginia. Group of Shore Birds mounted on an old boat oar handle and part of an old bushel basket bottom. Very unique.
**Sold**F44 Shore Birds from Eastern Shore, Virginia. Group of Shore Birds mounted on an old boat oar handle and part of an old bushel basket bottom. Very unique.
F129 Canvasback Sink Box Decoy painted by Captain William E. “Bill” Collins Centreville, Maryland Born 1949 Born at Perry Point and raised in Perryville, Bill Collins began hunting and repairing decoys at an early age under the encouragement and tutelage of his older brother.
F129 Canvasback Sink Box Decoy painted by Captain William E. “Bill” Collins Centreville, Maryland Born 1949 Born at Perry Point and raised in Perryville, Bill Collins began hunting and repairing decoys at an early age under the encouragement and tutelage of his older brother.
F67 Madison Mitchell Blue Bill carved by Madison Mitchell (1901-1993),from Havre de Grace Maryland, decoy have the original paint and signed and dated 1940. The Hen has a slightly turned head. Decoys have a great dry surface never oiled or waxed.
**SOLD** F67 Madison Mitchell Blue Bill carved by Madison Mitchell (1901-1993),from Havre de Grace Maryland, decoy have the original paint and signed and dated 1940. The Hen has a slightly turned head. Decoys have a great dry surface never oiled or waxed.
RM1090 Canvasback Drake, Charlie Joiner, Chestertown, Maryland, branded (E.W.) Wide bill carving and painted eyes Measures 16” long. CONDITION: A few very minor dents, otherwise excellent and original.
RM1090 Canvasback Drake, Charlie Joiner, Chestertown, Maryland, branded (E.W.) Wide bill carving and painted eyes Measures 16” long. CONDITION: A few very minor dents, otherwise excellent and original.
F62 Pair of Merganzer Decoys from Eastern Shore, Virginia carved by Gary Crossman. All original paint, stamped with a "C" which is the carver’s mark.
F62 Pair of Merganzer Decoys from Eastern Shore, Virginia carved by Gary Crossman. All original paint, stamped with a "C" which is the carver’s mark.
F60 Super gunned over pair of Redhead decoys carved by Madison Mitchell (1901-1993) from Havre de Grace, Maryland. Both decoys have the original paint and are signed and dated 1955. The Hen has a slightly turned head. Decoys have a great dry surface never oiled or waxed.
F60 Super gunned over pair of Redhead decoys carved by Madison Mitchell (1901-1993) from Havre de Grace, Maryland. Both decoys have the original paint and are signed and dated 1955. The Hen has a slightly turned head. Decoys have a great dry surface never oiled or waxed.
F47 Small white Swan carved by John H. Clark , Have De Grace Maryland 12/83 mounted on base signed on bottom 8" long x 4" wide x 5" tall
F47 Small white Swan carved by John H. Clark , Have De Grace Maryland 12/83 mounted on base signed on bottom
(A323) Late 19th century Eastern Shore Virginia hand carved Shore Bird , original black paint , several shot holds from field use, mount on stick on base circa 1890-1910
(A323) Late 19th century Eastern Shore Virginia hand carved Shore Bird , original black paint , several shot holds from field use, mount on stick on base circa 1890-1910
RM1096 Rare Charles Barnard (1876-1958) Bluebill Drake decoy from upper Chesapeake Bay from the 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
F131 Early 1940 Black Duck from Harford County, Maryland , in original paint, all hand chopped body hand
F131 Early 1940 Black Duck from Harford County, Maryland , in original paint, all hand chopped body hand
RM1095 Rare Charles Barnard (1876-1958) Canvasback Drake 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
RM1095 Rare Charles Barnard (1876-1958) Canvasback Drake 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** F193 Lg wooden Beaver fishing decoy with wire whiskers, tin legs, glass eyes, large wooden tail, original weights and paint.
**SOLD** F193 Lg wooden Beaver fishing decoy with wire whiskers, tin legs, glass eyes, large wooden tail, original weights and paint.
F196 Beaver fishing decoy with movable wooden tail, metal legs, tiny tack eyes, pronounced teeth and retains one side of his wire whiskers. Original weights and paint. From the collection of Barry Nelson
F196 Beaver fishing decoy with movable wooden tail, metal legs, tiny tack eyes, pronounced teeth and retains one side of his wire whiskers. Original weights and paint. From the collection of Barry Nelson
RM1098 Rare Charles Barnard (1876-1958) Canvasback Drake decoy from upper Chesapeake Bay. Notice boat hull like body. Original balance weight.
**Sold**RM1098 Rare Charles Barnard (1876-1958) Canvasback Drake decoy from upper Chesapeake Bay. Notice boat hull like body. Original balance weight.
F158 A pair of high head Decoys from Havre De Grace Md . The Decoys are in original paint and perfect condition. The carver is unknown, but He made a fine pair of decoys, they look the Barnard family decoys ca. (1970’s)
F158 A pair of high head Decoys from Havre De Grace Md . The Decoys are in original paint and perfect condition. The carver is unknown, but He made a fine pair of decoys, they look the Barnard family decoys ca. (1970’s)
F700 Captain HARRY JOBES Pintail Drake Duck Decoy Havre de Grace, Maryland. Original paint in great condition
**Sold**F700 Captain HARRY JOBES Pintail Drake Duck Decoy Havre de Grace, Maryland. Original paint in great condition
RM1101 James Holly Mallard decoy lamp with wooden gun stock handle on an oval wooden base.
**Sold**RM1101 James Holly Mallard decoy lamp with wooden gun stock handle on an oval wooden base.
F207 Mid 20th century fine red breasted merganser decoy by Alvin Meekins of Hooper’s Island, Dorchester County, Maryland, Circa 1960’s
**Sold**F207 Mid 20th century fine red breasted merganser decoy by Alvin Meekins of Hooper’s Island, Dorchester County, Maryland, Circa 1960’s
F61 James Holly Duck Decoys James T. Holly (1855 to 1935) Havre de Grace, Maryland, This decoy is from the 1st quarter 20th century, ,in old working repaint . circa 1915 - 1920
F61 James Holly Duck Decoys James T. Holly (1855 to 1935) Havre de Grace, Maryland, This decoy is from the 1st quarter 20th century, ,in old working repaint . circa 1915 - 1920
F194 Duluth Fishing Decoy - Beaver Decoy - with original paint, marked 'DFD' weight, glass eyes, thick leather tail and painted lure rear feet. From the collection of Barry Nelson.
F194 Duluth Fishing Decoy - Beaver Decoy - with original paint, marked 'DFD' weight, glass eyes, thick leather tail and painted lure rear feet. From the collection of Barry Nelson.
E222 1925-1930'S. ORIGINAL PAIR OF DECOY ANDIORS THEY ARE BOTH VERY WELL SIGNED/MARKED RICHARD F.H. CLANCEY SOUTH ST. NEEDHAM, MA. (MASSACHUSETTS). MANY OF RICHARD CLANCEY'S CAST IRON WORK IS SIMPLY MARKED R.F.H. CLANCEY BUT THIS PAIR OF ANDIRONS HAPPENS TO HAVE IS 1ST NAME RATHER THAN JUST HIS INITIALS. They are cast iron pair of Decoy Andirons each decoy embossed on reverse
E222 1925-1930'S. ORIGINAL PAIR OF DECOY ANDIORS THEY ARE BOTH VERY WELL SIGNED/MARKED RICHARD F.H. CLANCEY SOUTH ST. NEEDHAM, MA. (MASSACHUSETTS). MANY OF RICHARD CLANCEY'S CAST IRON WORK IS SIMPLY MARKED R.F.H. CLANCEY BUT THIS PAIR OF ANDIRONS HAPPENS TO HAVE IS 1ST NAME RATHER THAN JUST HIS INITIALS. They are cast iron pair of Decoy Andirons each decoy embossed on reverse
B620 Maryland full size white Swan, wooden hand carved, maker unknown, original paint, small age crack to the neck
B620 Maryland full size white Swan, wooden hand carved, maker unknown, original paint, small age crack to the neck
RM1103 Wonderful Illinois 1920’s Sleeper Bluebill Hen decoy carved by William E. Pratt Manufacturing Company The Pratt Manufacturing Company was located in Joliet, IL, from 1920-1933. The company began as a hardware manufacturer in 1893 and began making decoys in 1920 with large numbers in production in 1921 until 1933.
RM1103 Wonderful Illinois 1920’s Sleeper Bluebill Hen decoy carved by William E. Pratt Manufacturing Company The Pratt Manufacturing Company was located in Joliet, IL, from 1920-1933. The company began as a hardware manufacturer in 1893 and began making decoys in 1920 with large numbers in production in 1921 until 1933.
 
RM1106 Robert "Bob" McGaw (1879-1958) Havre de Grace, MD, c. 1930 miniature canada goose by Bob McGaw, Havre de Grace, Maryland.. Excellent condition with outstanding paint detail.
Sold cRM1106 Robert "Bob" McGaw (1879-1958) Havre de Grace, MD, c. 1930 miniature canada goose by Bob McGaw, Havre de Grace, Maryland.. Excellent condition with outstanding paint detail.
RM1009 Leonard E. Pryor(1876 - 1967) Elkton, MD Rare Canvasback drake decoy in original paint from makers own rig of Decoys This workhorse was purchased from the Granddaughter of Leonard Pryor. Mr Proyer was a carver who offers two distinct views of his artistry. His earlier style may have been influenced by Henry (1868 – 1944) and George (1866 – 1931)
**Sold**RM1009 Leonard E. Pryor(1876 - 1967) Elkton, MD Rare Canvasback drake decoy in original paint from makers own rig of Decoys This workhorse was purchased from the Granddaughter of Leonard Pryor. Mr Proyer was a carver who offers two distinct views of his artistry. His earlier style may have been influenced by Henry (1868 – 1944) and George (1866 – 1931)
Z514 Madison Mitchell classic Maryland upper Bay Have de Grace black Duck Hen circa 1960, original paint, great condition shrinkage crack to the neck
Z514 Madison Mitchell classic Maryland upper Bay Have de Grace black Duck Hen circa 1960, original paint, great condition shrinkage crack to the neck
E5 Pennsylvania Susquehanna Rive Mallard Hen in original paint, very unusually form the body is laminated in tree layers of wood , good condition all original
E5 Pennsylvania Susquehanna Rive Mallard Hen in original paint, very unusually form the body is laminated in tree layers of wood , good condition all original
A509 Easter Shore Maryland full size white Swan by A.J. Watson , original paint, 28" long x 18" tall x 9" wide
A509 Easter Shore Maryland full size white Swan by A.J. Watson , original paint, 2
E10 Shore Bird carved by Ed Green 1986 from Have de Grace Maryland
E10 Shore Bird carved by Ed Green 1986 from Have de Grace Maryland
D455 Rare 1950’s Eastern shore Maryland oversized Goose Head in original paint, these were made for sticking in the marsh weeds to attract incoming flocks of Geese.
D455 Rare 1950’s Eastern shore Maryland oversized Goose Head in original paint, these were made for sticking in the marsh weeds to attract incoming flocks of Geese.
D523 Lloyd Tyler Black Duck Decoy from Crisfield Maryland, with a half-turned head, working repaint, and original weight.
D523 Lloyd Tyler Black Duck Decoy from Crisfield Maryland, with a half-turned head, working repaint, and original weight.
D401 High head Canvasback Drake by James T. Holly (1855-1935) Havre de Grace, Maryland James "Jim", the youngest of John ‘Daddy’ Holly’s three sons, was born and raised in in Havre de Grace, Harford County, Maryland.
**Sold**D401 High head Canvasback Drake by James T. Holly (1855-1935) Havre de Grace, Maryland James "Jim", the youngest of John ‘Daddy’ Holly’s three sons, was born and raised in in Havre de Grace, Harford County, Maryland.
D415 Very unusual upper Bay Canvasback Decoy in earlie paint, maker unknow circa 1940 -1950
D415 Very unusual upper Bay Canvasback Decoy in earlie paint, maker unknow circa 1940 -1950
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
D278 Hand carved White Swan by Kevin Hammell Vintage Handcrafted ,NEW JERSEY, STONY HILL
D278 Hand carved White Swan by Kevin Hammell Vintage Handcrafted ,NEW JERSEY, STONY HILL
D339 Charlie Joiner Boot Scraper used to scrape or rub the bottom surface of boots and shoes for the purpose of cleaning.
D339 Charlie Joiner Boot Scraper used to scrape or rub the bottom surface of boots and shoes for the purpose of cleaning.
D337 Curlew wooden hand carved by Rob Daily with metal legs and glass eyes
D337 Curlew wooden hand carved by Rob Daily with metal legs and glass eyes
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
**SOLD**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
RM662 Folk Art Shorebird carved by Will Kirkpatrick, signed on bottom of bird WEK circa 1970. measures 9 1/4 tall
RM662 Folk Art Shorebird carved by Will Kirkpatrick, signed on bottom of bird WEK circa 1970.
RM1060 Madison Mitchell Canvasback Drake, in original paint, signed and dated 1958 Robert Madison Mitchell was born in 1901 in Oakington, Maryland, near Harford County’s Swan Creek, just south of Havre de Grace
RM1060 Madison Mitchell Canvasback Drake, in original paint, signed and dated 1958 Robert Madison Mitchell was born in 1901 in Oakington, Maryland, near Harford County’s Swan Creek, just south of Havre de Grace
RM751 Gorgeous Ira Hudson (1873-1949) Black Duck Decoy, Chincoteague Island, VA. Circa 1928 featured on page 63 in the book “Ira Hudson and Family Chincoteague Carvers” By Henry Stansbury. Original paint, tack eyes, mandible carving just a outstanding example of Ira’s work!!
Rare Captain Ben Dye ( 1821-1896) Canvasback Drake Cecil County, Perryville Maryland, original well worn painted surface, original weight . Benjamin F. Dye without question produced some of the earliest and finest carved gunning decoys to float the famed waters of the Susquehanna Flats.
E476 Canvasback Drake Decoy carved by James E. Baines from Morgantown, MD (St. Mary’s County)
E476 Canvasback Drake Decoy carved by James E. Baines from Morgantown, MD (St. Mary’s County)
RM1055 Beautiful Canvasback Drake by Captain Harry Moore ( Captin of the gunning sloop boat Susquehanna) it has it original dry unclean paint surface, branded on the bottom H.H.
**Sold**RM1055 Beautiful Canvasback Drake by Captain Harry Moore ( Captin of the gunning sloop boat Susquehanna) it has it original dry unclean paint surface, branded on the bottom H.H.
E475 Canvasback Drake Decoy carved by Stanley Evans of Elkton, MD (Born 1887 – Died ?) Original tack eyes, with some original paint Circa late 1920’s - early 1930’s.
E475 Canvasback Drake Decoy carved by Stanley Evans of Elkton, MD (Born 1887 – Died ?) Original tack eyes, with some original paint Circa late 1920’s - early 1930’s.
D120 Mid 19th century wooden trade sign for "HENRY" this sign is one board with the original black and gold gilt paint. It has applied molding in wonderful condition, From the collection Henry Fleckenstein, who was a well know decoy authority and Author of several Decoy Books. Mr Fleckenstein used this sign in his booth when he did Decoy shows and displays, circa 1850-1860
D120 Mid 19th century wooden trade sign for "HENRY" this sign is one board with the original black and gold gilt paint. It has applied molding in wonderful condition, From the collection Henry Fleckenstein, who was a well know decoy authority and Author of several Decoy Books. Mr Fleckenstein used this sign in his booth when he did Decoy shows and displays, circa 1850-1860
D100 Alvin Meekins ( 1883-1960) Hoppers Island, Maryland, Hen decoy mid-20th century.in original paint with tack eyes and original chain weight;
D100 Alvin Meekins ( 1883-1960) Hoppers Island, Maryland, Hen decoy mid-20th century.in original paint with tack eyes and original chain weight;
E131 Upper Susquehanan River hand carved Swan by Oscar Moxey 1959
E131 Upper Susquehanan River hand carved Swan by Oscar Moxey 1959
D101 Early Canvasback drake decoy by Ira Hudson (1876-1949), Chincoteague Island, VA. tack eyes, old workinking paint .
D101 Early Canvasback drake decoy by Ira Hudson (1876-1949), Chincoteague Island, VA. tack eyes, old workinking paint .
D319 Talbot County Maryland Golden eye hand carved late 1950 -1960 in original paint carver unknown
D319 Talbot County Maryland Golden eye hand carved late 1950 -1960 in original paint carver unknown
D330 Early 1940's Decoy from Talbot County Eastern Shore Maryland carver unknown
D330 Early 1940's Decoy from Talbot County Eastern Shore Maryland carver unknown
D243 Carroll "Wally" Algard (1883-1959), Charlestown, Maryland) canvasback from the first quarter of the last century with attentive head, under-cut bill carving, paint eyes, painted facemask, slight neck shelf, old gunning paint , exaggerated sway back that flows to a sharp chime and a low-slung semi paddle tail,
**Sold**D243 Carroll "Wally" Algard (1883-1959), Charlestown, Maryland) canvasback from the first quarter of the last century with attentive head, under-cut bill carving, paint eyes, painted facemask, slight neck shelf, old gunning paint , exaggerated sway back that flows to a sharp chime and a low-slung semi paddle tail,
E351 Early Canvasback Drake carved by Will Heverin, in early second working coat of paint. circa 1920
E351 Early Canvasback Drake carved by Will Heverin, in early second working coat of paint. circa 1920
E322 Mergancer Hen carved by Norris Pratt, made in 1967 Kemblesville Pa repainted by Bob Coleman, Chestertown Maryland.
E322 Mergancer Hen carved by Norris Pratt, made in 1967 Kemblesville Pa repainted by Bob Coleman, Chestertown Maryland.
E264 Madison Mitchell original painted Canadian Goose decoy signed and dated 1966 weighted full body size goose decoy
**Sold**E264 Madison Mitchell original painted Canadian Goose decoy signed and dated 1966 weighted full body size goose decoy
E475 Canvasback Drake Decoy carved by Stanley Evans of Elkton, MD (Born 1887 – Died ?
E475 Canvasback Drake Decoy carved by Stanley Evans of Elkton, MD (Born 1887 – Died ?
D503 Elliott Brothers Easton Talbot County Maryland Chrank (1904-1983 ) Canvasback Drake, they were identical twins who carved commercially from probably1930's and into the 70's, worn but all the original paint, wider body with more elaborate tail than most . Highly expressive Elliott Brothers head,
**Sold**D503 Elliott Brothers Easton Talbot County Maryland Chrank (1904-1983 ) Canvasback Drake, they were identical twins who carved commercially from probably1930's and into the 70's, worn but all the original paint, wider body with more elaborate tail than most . Highly expressive Elliott Brothers head,
D221 Folk Art Bird Tree with five very foky painted birds Birds resting on branch hand carved signed by the maker 15" tall
D221 Folk Art Bird Tree with five very foky painted birds Birds resting on branch hand carved signed by the maker 15" tall
RM988 Rare North Carolina Redhead Decoy made by Malachi Waterfield was born in 1832- 1916 and was a Civil War Confederate These decoys were used during his market hunting days.
E476 Canvasback Drake Decoy carved by James E. Baines from Morgantown, MD
E476 Canvasback Drake Decoy carved by James E. Baines from Morgantown, MD
E66 Late 20th century hand carved life size Swan, carved Danny Bannock, Dorchester County Maryland .One of the most beautiful carved Swan's I have ever seen with neck curved,
E66 Late 20th century hand carved life size Swan, carved Danny Bannock, Dorchester County Maryland .One of the most beautiful carved Swan's I have ever seen with neck curved,
RM887 Pair of hollow carved pintails, Bill 'Old School Willie' Kennedy, previously of Havre de Grace, Maryland and now living in Texas.Drake in breast preening pose and hen with turned head. Thick stipple paint on drake. Both are branded 'OSW', drake is signed and dated 2011. Measure 15 1/2" and 18 1/2" long.
RM887 Pair of hollow carved pintails, Bill 'Old School Willie' Kennedy, previously of Havre de Grace, Maryland and now living in Texas.Drake in breast preening pose and hen with turned head. Thick stipple paint on drake. Both are branded 'OSW', drake is signed and dated 2011. Measure 15 1/2" and 18 1/2" long.
C595 Early Canvasback Drake by John B. Graham (1822-1912) Charlestown, MD, working repaint with great form, paddle tail chip to under side of bill. Though John Graham was a cabinet maker, guide, market hunter and Charlestown's undertaker, he still found time to produce large quantities of decoys between the 1840's and 1860's.
**Sold**C595 Early Canvasback Drake by John B. Graham (1822-1912) Charlestown, MD, working repaint with great form, paddle tail chip to under side of bill. Though John Graham was a cabinet maker, guide, market hunter and Charlestown's undertaker, he still found time to produce large quantities of decoys between the 1840's and 1860's.
D497 James E. Banies from Morgantown Maryland, St Mary's County Maryland ) circa 1950 Carved wooden painted Goose Decoy Sign J.E.B. all original
D497 James E. Banies from Morgantown Maryland, St Mary's County Maryland ) circa 1950 Carved wooden painted Goose Decoy Sign J.E.B. all original
E384 Canvasdback Drack carved by Madison Mitchell , in original paint from Have De Grace Maryland
D508 Early Canvasback Drake by Jim Holly from Have de Grace Maryland in old working repaint over the original paint. High head circa 1900 James "Jim", the youngest of John ‘Daddy’ Holly’s three sons, was born and raised in in Havre de Grace, Harford County, Maryland(1855 to 1935),. Although he made decoys, he is best known as a builder of bushwack or sneak boats, a distinct style of boat used on the Susquehanna Flats and adjacent rivers. This wonderful decoy has traces of the original well worn paint, a wonderful example of a early Holly decoy
D508 Early Canvasback Drake by Jim Holly from Have de Grace Maryland in old working repaint over the original paint. High head circa 1900 James "Jim", the youngest of John ‘Daddy’ Holly’s three sons, was born and raised in in Havre de Grace, Harford County, Maryland(1855 to 1935),. Although he made decoys, he is best known as a builder of bushwack or sneak boats, a distinct style of boat used on the Susquehanna Flats and adjacent rivers. This wonderful decoy has traces of the original well worn paint, a wonderful example of a early Holly decoy
E373 Early Canvasback Hen with very unusual hand-chopped body and wooden keel with iron weight. Glass eyes. Tight crack to the neck. Circa 1940’s – Bishop Head Club - Maker unknown. Measurements: 14” long x 10” tall with keel/weight x 6 1/2” wide
E373 Early Canvasback Hen with very unusual hand-chopped body and wooden keel with iron weight. Glass eyes. Tight crack to the neck. Circa 1940’s – Bishop Head Club -
E374 Canvsback Drake by Henry Lockard 1868-1944 from Elk Neck, Cecil County Md
**Sold**374 Canvsback Drake by Henry Lockard 1868-1944 from Elk Neck, Cecil County Md
E350 Early Canvasback Drake Decoy old working repaint, branded "J " on the bottom originally had a iron keel on bottom removed to display, carver unknown circa 1910
E350 Early Canvasback Drake Decoy old working repaint, branded "J " on the bottom originally had a iron keel on bottom removed to display, carver unknown circa 1910
E363 Charle Bryan Canvasback DrakeMiddle River Maryland 1975 in origial paint
E363 Charle Bryan Canvasback DrakeMiddle River Maryland 1975 in origial paint
C417 Mid 20th century Silhouette of a wooden carved Loon, with etched wings, left side showing original paint there is paint lost on the right side due to the weather. Two wooden pegs mounted to a wooden base .
C417 Mid 20th century Silhouette of a wooden carved Loon, with etched wings, left side showing original paint there is paint lost on the right side due to the weather. Two wooden pegs mounted to a wooden base .
C389 Dorchester Co. Maryland Cananda Goose, carved by Louis Tyler, in original paint, signed and dated 1988 Cambridge Maryland outstanding condition
C389 Dorchester Co. Maryland Cananda Goose, carved by Louis Tyler, in original paint, signed and dated 1988 Cambridge Maryland outstanding condition
C381 Upper Susquehanna flats Canvasback Drake in second coat of hunting paint, very nice hand chopped body.
C381 Upper Susquehanna flats Canvasback Drake in second coat of hunting paint, very nice hand chopped body.
D113 Bluebill by S. Doug Jeser (1876-1961) Chincoteague, VA. great condition, working repaint great small form!
D113 Bluebill by S. Doug Jester (1876-1961) Chincoteague, VA. great condition, working repaint great small form!
C390 Dorchester Co. Maryland Canvasback Drake decoy, carved by Louis Tyler, in the original paint signed and dated 1990
C390 Dorchester Co. Maryland Canvasback Drake decoy, carved by Louis Tyler, in the original paint signed and dated 1990
U310 Late 1950's Charlie Bryan- Middle River,Md. Goose, original paint good condition
U310 Late 1950's Charlie Bryan- Middle River,Md. Goose, original paint good condition
E103 Early 1940's Madison Mitchell black Duck Rare , Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Maryland, signed and dated 1940. Slightly turned head and scratch feather paint detail. CONDITION: Worn weathered original paint very good structurally.
E103 Early 1940's Madison Mitchell black Duck Rare , Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Maryland, signed and dated 1940. Slightly turned head and scratch feather paint detail. CONDITION: Worn weathered original paint very good structurally.
E105 Clarence (TITBIRD) Bauer 1925-2006 Havre de Grace, Md Rare Full size Goose decoy in original paint Titbird started the decoy business at 6 years old. Worked for Madison Mitchell for 32 years
E105 Clarence (TITBIRD) Bauer 1925-2006 Havre de Grace, Md Rare Full size Goose decoy in original paint Titbird started the decoy business at 6 years old. Worked for Madison Mitchell for 32 years
E104 Eastern Shore Maryland Dorchester County, large white Swan carved by Captain Billy Mills from Crockenon MD.lower Dorchester County
E104 Eastern Shore Maryland Dorchester County, large white Swan carved by Captain Billy Mills from Crockenon MD.lower Dorchester County
RM1011 Rare Maryland White hissing Swan decoy carved by George Brower White Marsh Maryland circa 1940 George was born around the turn of century in Barnegat Bay New Jersey. He moved to Middle River Maryland to work at the Glen L Martin
RM1011 Rare Maryland White hissing Swan decoy carved by George Brower White Marsh Maryland circa 1940 George was born around the turn of century in Barnegat Bay New Jersey. He moved to Middle River Maryland to work at the Glen L Martin
E264 Madison Mitchell original painted Canadian Goose decoy, signed and dated 1966. This is a weighted full-body sized goose decoy
**Sold**E264 Madison Mitchell original painted Canadian Goose decoy, signed and dated 1966. This is a weighted full-body sized goose decoy
 
E258 North Carolina Large Redhead decoy attributed to Wallace O’Neal was born January 16, 1897 in Barco, Currituck County North Carolina. For most of his adult life he made a living carving decoys and hunting. He died on December 2, 1955
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.
E259 Early Canvasback Hen decoy circa 1900 from Upper Bay Susquehanna Flats, tack eyes early 2nd coat of paint over the original paint. Traces of a brand on bottom of decoy
E259 Early Canvasback Hen decoy circa 1900 from Upper Bay Susquehanna Flats, tack eyes early 2nd coat of paint over the original paint. Traces of a brand on bottom of decoy
E249 Maryland Canvasback Wing Duck Decoy, attributed to John Glen . Early working repaint
E249 Maryland Canvasback Wing Duck Decoy, attributed to John Glen . Early working repaint
D60 Lloyd J. Tyler (1898-1971) Crisfield, MD Wonderful Tyler hand chopped Goose decoy in old if not the original paint, slightly turned head.
RM1005 Mallard drake in the Caines Brothers style by Lloyd Cargile, Baltimore, Maryland Mallard drake in the Caines Brothers style by Lloyd Cargile, Baltimore, Maryland. Excellent form with deep relief carved wings and reared back head. Incised tail feather carving. Measures 16 1/4" long.
RM1005 Mallard drake in the Caines Brothers style by Lloyd Cargile, Baltimore, Maryland Mallard drake in the Caines Brothers style by Lloyd Cargile, Baltimore, Maryland. Excellent form with deep relief carved wings and reared back head. Incised tail feather carving. Measures 16 1/4" long.
E247 UPPER CHESAPEAKE BAY CARVED AND PAINTED CANVASBACK DRAKE DECOY, solid-body form with original iron keel and possibly original leather line tie, similar to work of John Holly or Joseph Couldon. Thick, old working repaint. Late 19th/early 20th century. 7 1/4" HOA, 13 1/4" LOA.
E247 UPPER CHESAPEAKE BAY CARVED AND PAINTED CANVASBACK DRAKE DECOY, solid-body form with original iron keel and possibly original leather line tie, similar to work of John Holly or Joseph Couldon. Thick, old working repaint. Late 19th/early 20th century. 7 1/4" HOA, 13 1/4" LOA.
U310 Late 1950's Charlie Bryan- Middle River,Md.Goose, original paint good condition
U310 Late 1950's Charlie Bryan- Middle River,Md.Goose, original paint good condition
E248 AUGUST HEINEFIELD (ROCK HALL,MARYLAND), CARVED AND PAINTED REDHEAD DRAKE DECOY, having solid-body form with original weight to underside, paint by Glenn on body by Heinefield. Old, original, painted surface.
E248 AUGUST HEINEFIELD (ROCK HALL,MARYLAND), CARVED AND PAINTED REDHEAD DRAKE DECOY, having solid-body form with original weight to underside, paint by Glenn on body by Heinefield. Old, original, painted surface.
C354 Dough Jester Black Duck Decoy in original paint circa 1930's's--DOUG JESTER (1876-1961) old original paint, carved nostrils & bill. strong neck shelf and tack eyes. Body is handchopped rounded bottom,scratched Feather painting on back,
C354 Dough Jester Black Duck Decoy in original paint circa 1930's's--DOUG JESTER (1876-1961) old original paint, carved nostrils & bill. strong neck shelf and tack eyes. Body is handchopped rounded bottom,scratched Feather painting on back,
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,
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,
C509 Madison Mitchell classic Maryland upper Bay Have de Grace R, Madison Mitchell Canadian Goose decoy circa 1968 weighted full body size swimming goose decoy
**Sold**C509 Madison Mitchell classic Maryland upper Bay Have de Grace R, Madison Mitchell Canadian Goose decoy circa 1968 weighted full body size swimming goose decoy
C220 Chincoteague Virginia,Full size white Swan, carved by Reggie Birch in LLoyd Tyler style
C220 Chincoteague Virginia,Full size white Swan, carved by Reggie Birch in LLoyd Tyler style
C131 Rare cast iron canvasback sink box decoy, from Chesapeake Bay origin. Great dark surface with traces of original paint showing thru, attributed to Dye family. 13"long
**Sold**C131 Rare cast iron canvasback sink box decoy, from Chesapeake Bay origin. Great dark surface with traces of original paint showing thru, attributed to Dye family.
C33 OUTSTANDING FLYING PAIR OF PINTAILS IN ALL ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT. CARVED AS A WALL HANGING . .MEASURES 19 1/2" LONG BY 20 1/2" WING TIP TO WING TIP. VERY DETAILED PAINTING ON WINGS AS WELL AS BODY. SIGNED ANS DATED ON BACK BY THE CARVER.
C33 OUTSTANDING FLYING PAIR OF PINTAILS IN ALL ORIGINAL CONDITION AS WELL AS PAINT. CARVED AS A WALL HANGING . .MEASURES 19 1/2" LONG BY 20 1/2" WING TIP TO WING TIP. VERY DETAILED PAINTING ON WINGS AS WELL AS BODY. SIGNED ANS DATED ON BACK BY THE CARVER.
C72 Early Canvasback Drake made by John Graham, Charleston Maryland, Mr Graham was born 1822 - 1912 . This decoy is in good condition in old working repaint circa 1870's
**Sold**C72 Early Canvasback Drake made by John Graham, Charleston Maryland, Mr Graham was born 1822 - 1912 . This decoy is in good condition in old working repaint circa 1870's
B492 Madison Mitchell blue bill hen 1950's original paint, the ring has been removed for displaying
B492 Madison Mitchell blue bill hen 1950's original paint, the ring has been removed for displaying
X900Early 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**X900Early Canvasback Drake carved by Taylor Boyd, born 1856-1946 , early working repaint, brand on the bottom KK ( ken Kelly) East Neck Island Rockhall Maryland
B478 Blue Bill Hen Preening pose, in original paint , glass eyes with branded L.E.P circa 1970"s some wear to the paint
B478 Blue Bill Hen Preening pose, in original paint , glass eyes with branded L.E.P circa 1970"s some wear to the paint
B204 Early Virginia Canadian Goose Decoy, unusual form with a layered body, possible made by Miles Hancock
B204 Early Virginia Canadian Goose Decoy, unusual form with a layered body, possible made by Miles Hancock
B142 Mid 20th century Capt. Harry Jobes Iron Goose Door Stop original paint, excellent condition 8" tall
B142 Mid 20th century Capt. Harry Jobes Iron Goose Door Stop original paint
A354 Cast iron duck boot scraper, with old blak paint, circa 1940's - 1050's from Have de Grace Maryland
A354 Cast iron duck boot scraper, with old blak paint, circa 1940's - 1050's from Have de Grace Maryland
B143 Mid 20th century Cast Iron Bookends by Captain Harry Jobe's, Havre de Grace, Maryland. original paint
B143 Mid 20th century Cast Iron Bookends by Captain Harry Jobe's, Havre de Grace, Maryland. original paint
B87 Pin and ink Roland H. Clark was an artist, author, and sportsman who was particularly well known for his etchings of game birds, such as ducks, geese, woodcock
B87 Pin and ink Roland H. Clark was an artist, author, and sportsman who was particularly well known for his etchings of game birds, such as ducks, geese, woodcock
B138 Early blue bill Drake possible New Jersey in origin, original paint with lead weight attached Decoy was double rigged , great form. circa 1930-1940
B138 Early blue bill Drake possible New Jersey in origin, original paint with lead weight attached Decoy was double rigged , great form. circa 1930-1940
B88 Pin and ink Roland H. Clark of New Rochelle, New York where he was born on April 2, 1874
B88 Pin and ink Roland H. Clark of New Rochelle, New York where he was born on April 2, 1874
B370 Early Christfield Maryland Pintail Drake Decoy, three quater size, original unclean surface, small chip to the point of the tail 12" long x 5" tall
B370 Early Christfield Maryland Pintail Drake Decoy, three quater size, original unclean surface, small chip to the point of the tail 12" long x 5" tall
E350 Early Canvasback Drake Decoy old working repaint, branded J on the bottom originally had a iron keel on bottom removed to display, carver unknown circa 1910
E350 Early Canvasback Drake Decoy old working repaint, branded J on the bottom originally had a iron keel on bottom removed to display, carver unknown circa 1910
B462 Hand carved wooden Sand piper on driftwood carver unknown
B462 Hand carved wooden Sand piper on driftwood carver unknown
B379 Mallard Hen miniature with it's original paint, circa 1970's 4 1/2" tall x 6" long
B379 Mallard Hen miniature with it's original paint, circa 1970's 4 1/2" tall x 6" long
B380 William J. Bellerille Wood Carved Ringneck Pheasant Signed, dated 1973 Ardmore Pennsylvania 4 3/4" long x 4"
B380 William J. Bellerille Wood Carved Ringneck Pheasant Signed, dated 1973 Ardmore Pennsylvania 4 3/4" long x 4"
B459 Baltimore Oysters Bic C Brand 1 gallon tin with lid and wire bail. JC Coulbourn Co., Baltimore, MD-established 1910
B459 Baltimore Oysters Bic C Brand 1 gallon tin with lid and wire bail. JC Coulbourn Co., Baltimore, MD-established 1910
(A323) Late 19th century Eastern Shore Virginia hand carved Crow, original black paint , several shot holds from field use, mount on stick on driftwood circa 1890-1910
(A323) Late 19th century Eastern Shore Virginia hand carved Crow, original black paint , several shot holds from field use, mount on stick on driftwood circa 1890-1910
B114 One gallon B&L brand Oyster can with a 16 Oz tin. These cans are marked Princess Anne, MD distributors .Near mint condition!
B114 One gallon B&L brand Oyster can with a 16 Oz tin. These cans are marked Princess Anne, MD distributors .Near mint condition!
B204 Early Virginia Canadian Goose Decoy, unusual form with a layered body, possible made by Miles Hancock
B204 Early Virginia Canadian Goose Decoy, unusual form with a layered body, possible made by Miles Hancock
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.
A550 Early Maryland canvasback high head Drake, early working second coat of paint, paddle tail, possible Charlestown Md
A550 Early Maryland canvasback high head Drake, early working second coat of paint, paddle tail, possible Charlestown Md
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
*SOLD* 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.
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 Chesapeake Bay 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 Chesapeake Bay 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
***Sold***A330 Rare, antique, hard-to-find canvasback decoy, circa 1860, made by master carver John "Daddy" Holly (1818 - 1892) of Havre de Grace, MD,
B129 Woodfield's Oysters ( Woodfield Fish and Oyster Co) Galesville Md. condition mvery good
B129 Woodfield's Oysters ( Woodfield Fish and Oyster Co) Galesville Md. condition mvery good
B117 THIS ONE GALLON BOOTH ATLANTIC COAST FRESH OYSTERS CAN IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. IT IS STAMPED MD.
B117 THIS ONE GALLON BOOTH ATLANTIC COAST FRESH OYSTERS CAN IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. IT IS STAMPED MD.
B179 This is an old oyster tin that has nice graphics, showing the oysters, sail boats, and a lighthouse.
B179 This is an old oyster tin that has nice graphics, showing the oysters, sail boats, and a lighthouse.
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
**Sold**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
B11 Early 20th century painting of Hunting Scene in the Fall, oil on canvas in original frame circa 1920
B11 Early 20th century painting of Hunting Scene in the Fall, oil on canvas in original frame circa 1920
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.
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.
B488 Sink Box Hunting Canvasback Decoy.in Excellent Condition in second coat of paint These were used at the turn of the century for ballast on flat boats using punt guns for hunting decoy
B488 Sink Box Hunting Canvasback Decoy.in Excellent Condition in second coat of paint These were used at the turn of the century for ballast on flat boats using punt guns for hunting decoy
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 .
**Sold**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
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.
C572 Early 1900's Holly Family in very good condition, branded double 00 on bottom
C572 Early 1900's Holly Family in very good condition, branded double 00 on bottom
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
**Sold**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
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
SOLD A236 Canvasback Drake By Jim T. Holly Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy attributed to James Holly, Havre-de-Grace, MD, circa 1900
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
**Sold**X22 Black Duck by Ira Hudson (1876-1949), Chincoteague Island, VA. Circa 1935. dry, early working repaint, good condition
W133 Early Robert McGaw 1879-1958 widgeon, repainted by Robert MCGraw as a red head drake. good condition, 1930's G.L.M.
W133 Early Robert McGaw 1879-1958 widgeon, repainted by Robert MCGraw as a red head drake. good condition, 1930's G.L.M.
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.
C532 Knott’s Island North Carolina Canvas Goose Decoy by Albert White circa 1940 ,the tenon joint head is a characteristic of Albert White decoys,Took a bit of skill to do it right, but made for a nice, strong head.
C532 Knott’s Island North Carolina Canvas Goose Decoy by Albert White circa 1940 ,the tenon joint head is a characteristic of Albert White decoys,Took a bit of skill to do it right, but made for a nice, strong head.
C96 Eastern Shore Maryland Pair of standing Goose decoys unknown maker, original paint. 5 1/2” tall 8” long
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,
C626 Will Heverin Canvasback Drake Decoy, in old working repaint. Classic Heverin style with tight crack to neck (C) 1900
*Sold**C626 Will Heverin Canvasback Drake Decoy, in old working repaint. Classic Heverin style with tight crack to neck (C) 1900
Z514 Madison Mitchell classic Maryland upper Bay Have de Grace black Duck Hen circa 1960, original paint, great condition tight break in neck
*SOLD* 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
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
**Sold**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
Sold! 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,
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
**Sold**Z155 Early 20th century rare wooden Blue Bill sink box/ wing Decoy. Early second coat of paint
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,
**SOLD** Y258 Canvasback Drake Decoy carved by John Glen Rock, Hall Maryland. Glen was born 1876 and died 1954,
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.
**SOLD** 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.
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 .
SOLD 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
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
**SOLD** 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
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.
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.
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
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
**Sold**A456 Early Red Head Decoy carved by Charlie Joiner signed and dated 1953 Betterton Maryland original 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.
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

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