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Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.

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Early pintail hen, Ben Schmidt, Detroit, Michigan, 2nd quarter 20th century.: Incised wing feather detail. Also with Schmidt's feather stamping on much of the bird. Keel was removed at some point. Mesures 17" long.

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Antique Duck Decoy Redhead Hen by Ben Schmidt: Antique Hand Carved and Hand Painted Circa 1930's Duck Decoy Hollow Redhead Hen by Ben Schmidt, Detroit, Michigan. 8 inches x 15 inches (#41)

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REDHEAD DRAKE by Ben Schmidt, Detroit, MI. Appears to: REDHEAD DRAKE by Ben Schmidt, Detroit, MI. Appears to be very good original paint and condition. Small chip on right side of tail. Relief-carved wings. Retains keel

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RARE BLUEBILL DRAKE by Ben Schmidt, Detroit, MI, circa: RARE BLUEBILL DRAKE by Ben Schmidt, Detroit, MI, circa 1930’s. Very old working paint, some of which is original. Good structural condition. Typical carved wing feathers. Balsa construction. Head tu

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BLUEBILL DRAKE, B. SCHMIDT: BLUEBILL DRAKE by Ben Schmidt, Detroit, MI (1884-1968). Good original paint showing some in-use wear. Good structural condition with hairline check the length of back. Carved wing feathers. Retains fu

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BLUEBILL HEN, B. SCHMIDT ATTRIB.: BLUEBILL HEN attributed to Ben Schmidt, Detroit, MI. Weathered original paint and very good structural condition. Detailed feather carving to back. Snug-head model with hairline crack to upper bill. R

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Antique Wooden Duck Decoy - Red Head: Ben Schmidt, Michigan, 16"L. Condition: Fair, Age Crack in Body.

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ONE-THIRD SIZE BLACK DUCK, B. SCHMIDT: EXTREMELY RARE AND FINE ONE-THIRD SIZE BLACK DUCK by Ben J. Schmidt, Detroit, MI, circa 1940. Excellent original paint and condition. Very detailed carved feather work overall to body. Raised crossed

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Mason Premier Grade Bluebill Drake Decoy: Mason premier grade Bluebill Drake decoy, first quarter 20th century, old working surface, "GUYETTE AND SCHMIDT" sticker to underside, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, 7 1/4" HOA, 13" LOA.

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Cast Iron Bank: A turn of the century Cast Iron bank. Victorian house form with original finish, "Home Savings Bank, Detroit, Michigan," cast above door. Some surface wear, small crack to roof. 11" high overall. ESTI

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E. Yaeger Interior Scene: Edgar Louis Yaeger, American (Detroit, Michigan), 1904-1997. A mid 20th century mixed media on paper interior scene. Depicts a veiled Spanish style woman obscured by a fan at table with fruit bowl and

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National Beauty Trades Trophy: A 1950 Grand Prize trophy awarded by the National Beauty Trades, New York to "Margaret Krokker, Detroit, Michigan". Brass and cast metal construction on a turned wooden base. Significant surface wear,

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Important mallard drake, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century.: Important mallard drake, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. Hollow carved premier grade, with relief bill carving and glass eyes. "GK Schmidt" branded twice in the under

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Redhead Drake by Ben Schmidt: Redhead drake by Ben Schmidt, (1884-1968). of Centerline, MI. An fine early example by Michigan's revered decoy maker. In excellent original condition with minimal wear.

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Ben Schmidt Mallard Drake Decoy: Ben Schmidt Mallard Drake. Old hunter repaint, hollow, keel removed, 1940's, Centerline, Michigan. 15"L x 7"W x 8.5"H

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Ben Schmidt Mallard Drake Decoy: Ben Schmidt Mallard Drake. Some original paint, hollow body with bottom board, 1940's, Centerline, Michigan 17"L x 6"W x 7"H

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Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.

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Description

Excellent rigmate pair of pintails. Relief wing tip carving and feather stamping. Slightly raised heads and upswept tails. Signed and dated 1955 on the undersides. both stamped "SGH" for the collection of Somers Headly. Measure 17.5" and 18" long.

Provenance: Somer Headley collection. Jim and Patti Aikin collection.

Condition

Excellent and original.

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Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.

Name: Ben Schmidt (1884-1968), Detroit, Michigan.
SKU: 174692953
Price: 7500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $3,000 - $5,000

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