Lot 0127

Tucked Head Bluebill Drake Decoy, Nathaniel "Nate"

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Decoys

Sold

2 Nate Quillen Bluebill Drake Duck Decoys: Rockwood, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, combination of original & working paint with gunning wear, shot marks, age cracks, each have small tail chips & age cracks in necks, 1 is branded W.O. Hall on b

20222 Nate Quillen Bluebill Drake Duck DecoysSee Sold Price

Sold

Low-Head Bluebill Decoy, English Family: Low-Head Bluebill English Family Florence, NJ, c. 1900 13 in. long A tucked-head decoy with very good carved wing-tip and tail details. Gunning paint with moderate gunning wear and some touch-up to fl

2024Low-Head Bluebill Decoy, English FamilySee Sold Price

Sold

Two Great Lakes Canvasback Drake Decoys: Two Great Lakes Canvasback Drakes c. 1950 16 in. long The tucked head is by Cliff Rankin of Wallaceburg, Ontario and the turned head is by Frank Cummings of Harsen's Island. As found.

Two Great Lakes Canvasback Drake DecoysSee Sold Price

Sold

Mason Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy: Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, rare low head special order, solid body, appears to be original paint which has possibly been taken down with some touchups, chip in bill, crazed surface, som

2021Mason Bluebill Drake Duck DecoySee Sold Price

Sold

2023Allan Bell Bluebill Drake Duck DecoySee Sold Price

Sold

BLUEBILL DRAKE, MASON DECOY CO.: BLUEBILL DRAKE by the Mason Decoy Co., Detroit, MI. Standard grade, glass eye model in original weathered paint and good structural condition. Open check in head and bottom. Some filler loss at neck.

2021BLUEBILL DRAKE, MASON DECOY CO.See Sold Price

Sold

4 Duck Decoys: 1 bluebill drake with Mason head, 1 bluebill drake by unknown carver, 1 bluebill hen by unknown carver & 1 redhead hen by unknown carver with feather stamping, all have glass eyes, solid bodies, combi

20224 Duck DecoysSee Sold Price

Sold

2 Bluebill Drake Duck Decoys: both have glass eyes & solid bodies, William Neal of Black Point, CA, strong original paint with nice feather carving, 14"L & other is branded JRB on bottom, head is turned slightly left, strong origi

20222 Bluebill Drake Duck DecoysSee Sold Price

Sold

3 Woodson Roddy Teal Duck Decoys: Clinton, MO, all have glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, 10"L drake with tucked head position branded & dated 1989, 8.5"L preening hen branded & dated 1988 & 9.5"L green-winged teal

20223 Woodson Roddy Teal Duck DecoysSee Sold Price

Sold

FINE BLUEBILL DRAKE by Jack Sweet, Decoys Unlimited,: FINE BLUEBILL DRAKE by Jack Sweet, Decoys Unlimited, Erie, PA. Excellent original near-mint paint and condition. Deep ice groove with comb-painted wings. Head turned very slightly right. Retains full

2016FINE BLUEBILL DRAKE by Jack Sweet, Decoys Unlimited,See Sold Price

Sold

2 Nate Quillen Duck Decoys: Rockwood, MI, widgeon drake in restored paint, glass eyes, hollow body, branded JAS on bottom 13.5"L & helmet head redhead drake in working paint with bill repair, glass eyes, branded JCM on bottom 13

20222 Nate Quillen Duck DecoysSee Sold Price

Sold

Eight Good Antiques Decoys: Eight antique decoys. Including goose L 20", Sea duck L 15-1/2", pair of tucked head black ducks L 14-1/2". Blue bill L 14". Pair of Blue Bill decoys L11", plus one small folk art decoy L 11". Excelle

2021Eight Good Antiques DecoysSee Sold Price

Sold

TWO BLUEBILL DRAKES, GREEN WING TEAL DRAKE, DELAWARE RIVER DECOY CO.: TWO BLUEBILLS by the Delaware River Decoy Company, Riverside, NJ. Very good original paint and unused condition. Some minor shelf rubs. Dapple paint to backs. Both heads just slightly turned. Both ret

2023TWO BLUEBILL DRAKES, GREEN WING TEAL DRAKE, DELAWARE RIVER DECOY CO.See Sold Price

Sold

Two Bluebill Drakes by Wildfowler: A 16 inch over size balsa-bodied decoy and a 13 inch balsa-bodied decoy by Wildfowler Decoys (1939-1975),not branded.Old paint with gunning wear, scrapes to one head, both are in good structural condi

2022Two Bluebill Drakes by WildfowlerSee Sold Price

Sold

2 Duck Decoys: 1 Torry Ward bluebill drake, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with nice combing, 12"L & 1 mallard drake by unknown carver, glass eyes, solid body, head is turned left, 15"L, est. 200 - 400

20222 Duck DecoysSee Sold Price

Sold

3 Duck Decoys: 1 Dodge bluebill hen, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint, 14"L, 1 bluebill drake, Peterson-Dodge, glass eyes, solid body, worn original paint, loose head, 13.5"L & 1 Peterson-Dodge bluebill hen

20223 Duck DecoysSee Sold Price

Related Decoys

Antique Roswell Bliss Bluebill Drake Decoy.: Original paint has loss and grime throughout with flaking at the neck sean and bill edge, also some small white paint droplets scattered on top of head and body. Having the typical Roz Bliss teardrop

May 18, 2024Antique Roswell Bliss Bluebill Drake Decoy.

$90

Five Decoys

$400

Bluebill Drake Decoy by Kent Gilder.: Having a carved bill with glass eyes and yellow toned paint, made by the Thousand Island Region carver Kent Gilder from Brockville Ontario Canada. Signed and numbered on the bottom. Measures 12" L x 6

May 18, 2024Bluebill Drake Decoy by Kent Gilder.

$90

Maine Scoter and Turned-Head Bluebill Decoys

$100

Knot-Head Canvasback Drake Decoy by the Ward Brothers, Crisfield, MD

$250

Sleeping Black Duck Decoy by William Schultz (1923-2009) Milwaukee, WI

$250

Gadwall Drake Decoy by Paul Arness (1936-2022), King City, CA

$150

Glass-Eye Wigeon Drake Decoy by J. M. Hays Factory, Jefferson City, MO

$750

(2) carved and painted decoys by Holger Smith,: Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett, dated 1973, to include a Red Head Drake and a Red Head Hen. Both signed on bottom. Each 7" high, 13 to 14" long. Excellent condition.

24 hrs Left(2) carved and painted decoys by Holger Smith,

$150

Bluebill Hen Decoy by Harry M. Shourds (1890-1943) Ocean City, NJ

$250

Decorative Shoveler and Bluebill Decoys by Bob Havel (b. 1934) Norfolk, NE

$100

Eight Decoys, including three Wildfowlers

$50

Goldeneye Pair - Ron Sabatini: Ron Sabatini - Levittown, PA c.1999 -Drake 12.75" Hen 13.5" Long - Working pair of decoys from the Nick Calcese rig. Snuggled heads with the drakes turned off to the left. Carved tail feathers and rai

May 18, 2024Goldeneye Pair - Ron Sabatini

$10

Shoveler Pair - Ron Sabatini: Ron Sabatini - Levittown, PA c.2004 - Drake 14" Hen 13.5" -Working pair of decoys from the Nick Calcese rig. Snuggled heads turned off to the left. Carved tail feathers and raised wing tips. Signed an

May 18, 2024Shoveler Pair - Ron Sabatini

$75

Wood Duck Pair - Ron Sabatini: Ron Sabatini - Levittown, PA c.2002 - Drake 12.75" Hen 13.25" long - Working pair of decoys from the Nick Calcese rig. Heads turned off to the left. Carved tail feathers and raised wing tips. Signed a

May 18, 2024Wood Duck Pair - Ron Sabatini

$45

Early carved and painted Golden Eye Drake decoy,: in as found condition, cracks, missing eyes, 7 1/2" high, 14" long, 6" wide. Formerly attributed to Shorty Burr, Hingham, MA.

24 hrs LeftEarly carved and painted Golden Eye Drake decoy,

$50

More Items in Decoys

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"

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

$200

(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.

24 hrs Left(4) carved shore birds. To include two curlews,

$175

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.

24 hrs LeftWilliam "Bill" Veasey (1932-2022) Clapper Rail shore bird

$175

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)

$190

(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

24 hrs Left(2) carved wooden golden eye decoys Drake and Hen,

$200

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

1 day LeftC 1940 FULL SIZE DECOY BLACK DUCK IN SLEEPING POSITION

$150

(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.

24 hrs 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"

24 hrs 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

Mark McNair Decoy (Craddockville, VA): Decoy by Mark McNair, Craddockville, VA. Stamped to bottom M. McNair. 15" Long

Jun 06, 2024Mark McNair Decoy (Craddockville, VA)

$1,500

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.

Live NowFolk Art Carved and Painted Fish Spearing Decoy.

$50

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

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

$50

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.

24 hrs 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.

24 hrs LeftCarved crow decoy, Illinois River, worn painted

$70

Maine carved scoter or eider sea duck, probably: Cape Elizabeth, circa 1900, original finish with age appropriate wear. Tack eyes. 8" high 17 1/2" long, 8" wide.

24 hrs LeftMaine carved scoter or eider sea duck, probably

$70

24 hrs Left(2) carved and painted decoys by Holger Smith,

$150

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

3 days LeftWooden duck decoy, tin sign and hunting license

$45

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.

Live NowLarge Collection of Taxidermy Insect Specimens.

$1,100

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

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

$200

24 hrs Left(4) carved shore birds. To include two curlews,

$175

24 hrs LeftWilliam "Bill" Veasey (1932-2022) Clapper Rail shore bird

$175

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

$190

24 hrs Left(2) carved wooden golden eye decoys Drake and Hen,

$200

1 day LeftC 1940 FULL SIZE DECOY BLACK DUCK IN SLEEPING POSITION

$150

Theora Hamblett, "Two Girls Roller Skating" 1968: Theora Hamblett (1895-1977) "Two Girls Roller Skating" 1968, Oil on Canvas Painting, signed and dated lower right, "T. Hamblett 68." The painting measures 16" X 20" and is framed in a Circa 1900 oak a

May 18, 2024Theora Hamblett, "Two Girls Roller Skating" 1968

$975

24 hrs Left(2) carved wooden golden eye decoys Drake and Hen,

$200

24 hrs 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

Jun 06, 2024Mark McNair Decoy (Craddockville, VA)

$1,500

Live NowFolk Art Carved and Painted Fish Spearing Decoy.

$50

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

$50

24 hrs LeftBrant carved decoy, Virginia body with a Maine or

$70

Tucked Head Bluebill Drake Decoy, Nathaniel "Nate"

Item Details

Description

Nathaniel "Nate" Quillen (1839-1908)
Rockwood, MI, c. 1890

A tucked-head model with an "LST" brand on the thin bottom board.

Quillen was a well-respected punter, or guide, at the prestigious Pointe Mouillee Shooting Club at the mouth of the Huron River. A 1922 history of the club refers to their talented punter as “an artist as well as an artisan.” During the off-season, Quillen was a cabinetmaker and locksmith and his fastidious craftsmanship is evident in the decoys he created.
In mix of original and working paint with gunning wear and a faint age line on the right side.

Provenance: Len Carnaghi Collection

Literature: Bernard Crandall, "Nate Quillen Decoys," North American Decoys Magazine, Spring 1972, front cover and pp. 2-11, related decoys illustrated.Bernard W. Crandall, "Decoying: St. Clair to the St. Lawrence," Erin, ON, 1988, pp. 56-57.

Condition

Please email condition report requests to colin@copleyart.com. Any condition statement given is a courtesy to customers, Copley will not be held responsible for any errors or omissions. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition.