Lot 0421

Early Ben Schmidt Black Duck Decoy

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Decoys

Sold

Three Early Black Duck Decoys: Three early Black Duck decoys. The decoy with the slightly turned head has carved wing detail and is hollow carved. Paint appears original on all birds. L range 14" - 16". Please refer to link for h i

2021Three Early Black Duck DecoysSee Sold Price

Sold

Early Black Duck Decoy, Charles Birch (1867-1956): Early Black Duck Charles Birch (1867-1956) Willis Wharf, VA, c. 1890 17 in. long An exceptionally early black duck with scratch paint and pegged hollow construction. Old paint with heavy gunning wear,

2021Early Black Duck Decoy, Charles Birch (1867-1956)See Sold Price

Sold

Ben Schmidt Duck Decoy: A Ben Schmidt Mallard Duck Decoy. Ben Schmidt (St. Clair Flats) decoy with old paint. Minor wear. 17 1/2" long. ESTIMATE $200-300

2020Ben Schmidt Duck DecoySee Sold Price

Sold

Frank Schmidt Black Duck Decoy: Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, detailed feather stamping, age crack in back, some wear, 18.5"L, est. 200 - 400

2022Frank Schmidt Black Duck DecoySee Sold Price

Sold

Early Black Duck Decoy: by unknown east coast carver, solid body, old working paint with some gunning wear, a few small chips on tail, decoy is attached to wooden stand, ex Updike Collection, "in possession of Davis family f

2023Early Black Duck DecoySee Sold Price

Sold

Early Black Duck Decoy: by Unknown East Coast Carver, solid body, great form in preening position, old working paint with gunning wear and a few shot marks, James Scribner Brunswick Maine written on bottom, 15"L, est. Market

2022Early Black Duck DecoySee Sold Price

Sold

(2) EARLY BLACK DUCK DECOY HEADS: glass eyes, mounted on wood plinth bases. Taller is 12 inches high.

2023(2) EARLY BLACK DUCK DECOY HEADSSee Sold Price

Sold

EARLY WORKING BLACK DUCK DECOY: with great original paint, 14 1/2 inches.

2023EARLY WORKING BLACK DUCK DECOYSee Sold Price

Sold

BEN SCHMIDT WORKING DUCK DECOY: BEN SCHMIDT WORKING DUCK DECOY L 14":Iron weight. Repainted. Not signed. Purchased from Ben Schmidt. For a high resolution photo CLICK HERE

2015BEN SCHMIDT WORKING DUCK DECOYSee Sold Price

Sold

Ben Schmidt Mallard Hen Duck Decoy: Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, mint dry original paint, highly detailed feather carving, appears to be in unused condition, an excellent example, 18"L, est. 1,500 - 2,500

2023Ben Schmidt Mallard Hen Duck DecoySee Sold Price

Sold

Early Ben Schmidt Canada Goose Decoy: Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear, large chip on left side of bill, removeable head, wood knot in back, hard to find early example, 22"L, est. 600 - 900

2023Early Ben Schmidt Canada Goose DecoySee Sold Price

Sold

Early Period Herter Black Duck: Early period Herter Black Duck Decoy with a turned head. This is one of the rare very early cloth covered decoys with the printed feather patterns. In very good original condition. Provenance: Sears f

2021Early Period Herter Black DuckSee Sold Price

Sold

Ben Schmidt Pr of Redhead Duck Decoys: Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, good original paint with some areas of flaking & wear, a few age cracks, good working examples, 15"L, est. 400 - 700

2022Ben Schmidt Pr of Redhead Duck DecoysSee Sold Price

Sold

Ben Schmidt Pr of Redhead Duck Decoys: Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, mostly original paint with some gunning wear & shot marks, drake has hairline crack in bill, Dr. Paul A. Johnsgard Collection, 17"L, est. 300 - 500

2022Ben Schmidt Pr of Redhead Duck DecoysSee Sold Price

Sold

EARLY BLACK DUCK by Jack Sweet, Decoys Unlimited, Erie,: EARLY BLACK DUCK by Jack Sweet, Decoys Unlimited, Erie, PA. Excellent original scratch feather paint with fine detailed feather work. Relief-carved wings. Full keel. Strong stencil

2016EARLY BLACK DUCK by Jack Sweet, Decoys Unlimited, Erie,See Sold Price

Sold

Rare Oversized Black Duck Decoy, Benjamin Schmidt: Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968) Centerline, MI, c. 1930 21 in. long A grand black duck with excellent textured feathering and a thin paddle tail. Original paint with even gunning wear and faint age line

2021Rare Oversized Black Duck Decoy, Benjamin SchmidtSee Sold Price

Related Decoys

RARE "ROOT HEAD" COOT DUCK DECOY: Hand carved root head decoy. Solid hard wood body is hand carved with grain running front to back and up the neck. Entire neck and head are carved out of one singular piece of root. This decoy has a m

May 10, 2024RARE "ROOT HEAD" COOT DUCK DECOY

$50

Black Duck Decoy - Bill Joeckel: William "Bill" Joeckel (1921-2010) - Islip Terrace, Long Island, NY c.1960's -16" long- Highly decorative competition decoy for this Long Island Bayman. Bill was a regular competitor at the U.S. Natio

May 18, 2024Black Duck Decoy - Bill Joeckel

$625

Black Duck - Sean Sutton: Sean Sutton (b. 1967)Paulsboro, NJ, c. 201515.5" Black duck decoy out of Sean's 2015 Black Duck gunning rig complete with custom molded Sean Sutton weights. Purchased directly from Sean by the consign

May 18, 2024Black Duck - Sean Sutton

$10

Turned Head Black Duck - Sean Sutton: Sean Sutton (b. 1967)Paulsboro, NJ, c. 201515.5" Black duck decoy out of Sean's 2015 Black Duck gunning rig complete with custom molded Sean Sutton weights. Purchased directly from Sean by the consign

May 18, 2024Turned Head Black Duck - Sean Sutton

$10

Calling Black Duck - Sean Sutton: Sean Sutton (b. 1967)Paulsboro, NJ, c. 201515.5" Black duck decoy out of Sean's 2015 Black Duck gunning rig complete with custom molded Sean Sutton weights. Purchased directly from Sean by the consign

May 18, 2024Calling Black Duck - Sean Sutton

$10

May 18, 2024Black Duck - Sean Sutton

$10

May 18, 2024Turned Head Black Duck - Sean Sutton

$10

Black Duck - Mason Decoy Factory: Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) - Detroit, MI c.1908 -16" long- Snakey headed Challenge Grade Black Duck. Thick bold paint with bright feathering and speculums. Remnants of the white ink Challenge sta

May 18, 2024Black Duck - Mason Decoy Factory

$10

Restored Black Duck - Mason Decoy Factory: Restored decoy in the Mason style with wear to the tail edge and bill tip. 17.5" long AS IS

May 18, 2024Restored Black Duck - Mason Decoy Factory

$10

C 1940 FULL SIZE DECOY BLACK DUCK IN SLEEPING POSITION: C 1940 FULL SIZE DECOY BLACK DUCK IN SLEEPING POSITION 14 3/8” LONG ORIGINAL PAINT

5 days LeftC 1940 FULL SIZE DECOY BLACK DUCK IN SLEEPING POSITION

$50

Carved and painted Mallard Drake black duck,: possibly Mason Factory, Detroit, MI, glass eyes, early 20th century. 7" high, 15 1/2" long, original paint, crack to body.

5 days LeftCarved and painted Mallard Drake black duck,

$50

Jim Holly, Havre de Grace, Maryland Decoy: Decoy by Jim Holly, Havre de Grace, Maryland early 20th century.

Jun 06, 2024Jim Holly, Havre de Grace, Maryland Decoy

$150

James T. Holly (1855-1935), Havre de Grace, Maryland Decoy: Black decoy by James T. Holly (1855-1935) Havre de Grace, Maryland. 16 1/2" Long

Jun 06, 2024James T. Holly (1855-1935), Havre de Grace, Maryland Decoy

$250

Wooden duck decoy, tin sign and hunting license: Carved wooden duck has glass eyes and marked white on bottom, hunting license range from 1937 to 1959 includes PA and OH licenses. Tin hunting sign is 12x9

May 06, 2024Wooden duck decoy, tin sign and hunting license

$45

Vintage Duck Decoy Mkd H.P. 6 1/2"H X 16 1/2"L X 5 3/4"W: Vintage Duck Decoy Mkd H.P. 6 1/2"H X 16 1/2"L X 5 3/4"W

6 days LeftVintage Duck Decoy Mkd H.P. 6 1/2"H X 16 1/2"L X 5 3/4"W

$50

ANTIQUE WOOD DUCK DECOY & BIRD: ANTIQUE WOOD DUCK DECOY & BIRD W/GLASS EYES, DUCK APPROXIMATELY 17 IN X 7 IN X 8 IN HIGH

May 10, 2024ANTIQUE WOOD DUCK DECOY & BIRD

$25

More Items in Decoys

May 18, 2024Black Duck Decoy - Bill Joeckel

$625

14pc. Lot of Ice Fishing Decoys biggest - 3 3/4"H, 5" x 14": 14pc. Lot of Ice Fishing Decoys biggest - 3 3/4"H, 5" x 14"

5 days Left14pc. Lot of Ice Fishing Decoys biggest - 3 3/4"H, 5" x 14"

$200

William "Bill" Veasey (1932-2022) Clapper Rail shore bird: carved sculpture, 7 1/2" high, 15 1/4" long, 11" deep. Life-like carved and painted sculpture on natural hard wood base, signed on base. Shows chip to one feather.

5 days LeftWilliam "Bill" Veasey (1932-2022) Clapper Rail shore bird

$80

(4) carved shore birds. To include two curlews,: carved and painted, 16 1/2" and 17" high, 7 1/2" to 15" wide. Two yellow legs with unusual burl root bases, 13 3/4" to 14 1/4" high, 9" to 9 1/2" wide. All measured with the stands.

5 days Left(4) carved shore birds. To include two curlews,

$150

(2) carved wooden golden eye decoys Drake and Hen,: circa 1930, slight loss to neck, 7" high, 13" long. One has 2 eyes missing and paint loss. The other has a crack to neck. Age appropriate wear. Both are stamped on the bottom R. S. Whitney, Dedham, MA

5 days Left(2) carved wooden golden eye decoys Drake and Hen,

$200

2pc. Lot of Painted Wooden Duck Decoys 8 3/4"H, 15 7/8" x 6 5/8" / 6 7/8"H, 13 3/8" x 5 7/8": 2pc. Lot of Painted Wooden Duck Decoys 8 3/4"H, 15 7/8" x 6 5/8" / 6 7/8"H, 13 3/8" x 5 7/8"

5 days Left2pc. Lot of Painted Wooden Duck Decoys 8 3/4"H, 15 7/8" x 6 5/8" / 6 7/8"H, 13 3/8" x 5 7/8"

$75

Brant carved decoy, Virginia body with a Maine or: Canadian maritime head, early 20th century, old painted surface, 9" high, 19 1/2" long, 6 1/2" wide, some cracking, horseshoe weighted base. Age appropriate wear.

5 days LeftBrant carved decoy, Virginia body with a Maine or

$70

Carved crow decoy, Illinois River, worn painted: finish, glass eyes, missing partial beak, on iron rod and wooden base, 18 1/2" high, 13" long, early 20th century, cracking to body.

5 days LeftCarved crow decoy, Illinois River, worn painted

$70

Folk Art Carved and Painted Fish Spearing Decoy.: Folk Art Carved and Painted Fish Spearing Decoy. Original paint, tin fins, metal tack eyes, carved wood tail and inset lead belly weight. 6-3/4"l.

4 days LeftFolk Art Carved and Painted Fish Spearing Decoy.

$50

(2) carved wooden golden eye decoys Drake and Hen,: circa 1930, 7" high, 13" long, 5" to 5 1/2" wide. Original worn painted finish, one shows crack, both stamped R. S. Whitney, Dedham, MA. Formerly attributed to Shorty Burr, Hingham, MA.

5 days Left(2) carved wooden golden eye decoys Drake and Hen,

$200

Jim Schmiedlin - Wood Duck Drake: Jim Schmiedlin (1945-2015)Bradford Woods, PA c. 198213" Widely regarded as one of the most pursued species by this maker. Jim produced few wood ducks as he sought to produce decoys that were less fuss

May 18, 2024Jim Schmiedlin - Wood Duck Drake

$525

May 06, 2024Wooden duck decoy, tin sign and hunting license

$45

5 days LeftC 1940 FULL SIZE DECOY BLACK DUCK IN SLEEPING POSITION

$50

6 days LeftVintage Duck Decoy Mkd H.P. 6 1/2"H X 16 1/2"L X 5 3/4"W

$50

Wooden Swan Decoy: Swan decoy. Carved wood with old paint. Circa 1940. H 16-5/8" W 31-1/2" D 10".Condition: Link for high-res images: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/ltfwxr7sz0uhtusztzony/h?rlkey=foz0

May 10, 2024Wooden Swan Decoy

$50

J. Daddy Holly Decoy (Havre de Grace, Maryland): Decoy by J. Daddy Holly, Havre de Grace, Maryland.

Jun 06, 2024J. Daddy Holly Decoy (Havre de Grace, Maryland)

$50

Recommended Sports Equipment

Large Victorian Taxidermy Bird Aviary: Large Victorian Taxidermy Aviary with 12 colorful birds to include parrot. Overall good condition.

May 19, 2024Large Victorian Taxidermy Bird Aviary

$1,150

Large Collection of Taxidermy Insect Specimens.: Large Collection of Taxidermy Insect Specimens. Over 65 vintage identified insects set in Riker mounts.

4 days LeftLarge Collection of Taxidermy Insect Specimens.

$275

LOT ASSORTED FISHING RODS, FLY TYING SUPPLIES & TACKLE: LOT ASSORTED FISHING RODS, FLY TYING SUPPLIES & TACKLE, C. 1960/80

May 18, 2024LOT ASSORTED FISHING RODS, FLY TYING SUPPLIES & TACKLE

$160

May 18, 2024Black Duck Decoy - Bill Joeckel

$625

5 days Left14pc. Lot of Ice Fishing Decoys biggest - 3 3/4"H, 5" x 14"

$200

5 days LeftWilliam "Bill" Veasey (1932-2022) Clapper Rail shore bird

$80

5 days Left(4) carved shore birds. To include two curlews,

$150

5 days Left(2) carved wooden golden eye decoys Drake and Hen,

$200

5 days Left2pc. Lot of Painted Wooden Duck Decoys 8 3/4"H, 15 7/8" x 6 5/8" / 6 7/8"H, 13 3/8" x 5 7/8"

$75

5 days LeftBrant carved decoy, Virginia body with a Maine or

$70

5 days LeftCarved crow decoy, Illinois River, worn painted

$70

4 days LeftFolk Art Carved and Painted Fish Spearing Decoy.

$50

5 days Left(2) carved wooden golden eye decoys Drake and Hen,

$200

May 18, 2024Jim Schmiedlin - Wood Duck Drake

$525

Lot of Vintage Fly Fishing Reel and Vintage Fly Fishing Lures: Lot of Vintage Fly Fishing Reel and Vintage Fly Fishing Lures

2 days LeftLot of Vintage Fly Fishing Reel and Vintage Fly Fishing Lures

$15

May 06, 2024Wooden duck decoy, tin sign and hunting license

$45

Item Details

Description

Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some wear, a few age cracks, light paint loss throughout, nice form, 17.5"L, est. 400 - 700

Buyer's Premium

28% up to $99,999,999.00
28% above $99,999,999.00

Early Ben Schmidt Black Duck Decoy

Name: Early Ben Schmidt Black Duck Decoy
SKU: 174576404
Price: 350 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $10 - $10,000

See Sold Price

Starting Price $10

Sell a Similar Item

8 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in Beulah, MI, us

Offers In-House Shipping

Payment

Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers

Auctioneers Inc

Beulah, MI, United States

32 Reviews

616 Followers