![Exceptional Miniature Black Duck by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): Exceptional Miniature Black Duck A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 4 3/4 in. long The form, carving, and paint of this rare and early work may be the finest miniature black duck t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279324_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
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![Exceptional Miniature Black Duck by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): Exceptional Miniature Black Duck A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 4 3/4 in. long The form, carving, and paint of this rare and early work may be the finest miniature black duck t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279324_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Two Yellowlegs Flatties: Two Yellowlegs Flatties Atlantic Coast, c. 1870 10 1/2 in. long Two silhouette stick-up yellowlegs decoys. Each has stippled paint and split tails. Original paint with heavy gunning wear, including pa](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180285020_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Rare Great Blue Heron Decoy: Rare Great Blue Heron Decoy Havre de Grace, MD, c. 1930 45 in. long ?These monumental decoys are as exceptional as a decoy can be; in size, rarity, and design they are in a class by themselves.? ? Wil](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284928_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Canada Goose Decoy by Ken Anger (1904-1983): Canada Goose Ken Anger (1904-1983) Dunnville, Ontario, Canada, c. 1930 23 in. long A rare early Anger decoy with a high paddle tail, raised wing tips, and hollow construction. One of the finest exampl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279410_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Cross-Hatched Goldeneye Pair by Samuel R. Hutchings (1894-1995): Cross-Hatched Goldeneye Pair Samuel R. Hutchings (1894-1995) Jones Falls, Ontario, Canada, c. 1919 14 in. long Rare goldeneye pair exhibiting detailed crosshatch-feather carving from head to tail and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279411_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Canada Goose Decoy by George Warin (1830-1905): Canada Goose George Warin (1830-1905) Toronto Islands, Ontario, Canada, c. 1880 22 in. long The Warins created lightweight, hollow decoys that were perfectly suited to the calm waters of southwestern](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279393_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Running Black-Bellied Plover Decoy by Elisha Burr (1839-1909): Running Black-Bellied Plover Elisha Burr (1839-1909) Hingham, MA, c. 1880 11 1/2 in. long Burr?s best reaching plover, including this one from the Elaine and Alan Haid Collection, have been held in hi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180285019_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Early Oversize Black Duck Decoy by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): Early Oversize Black Duck A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1912 17 in. long Black duck decoys were Crowell?s signature species. When "The Magazine Antiques" chose a Crowell raised-win](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284962_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Canvasback Drake Decoy by John R. Wells (1861-1953): Canvasback Drake John R. Wells (1861-1953) Toronto, Ontario, Canada, c. 1900 15 1/2 in. long This hollow canvasback drake, with its exceptional stippled paint and refined form, is one of the best Well](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279388_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Preening Mallard Hen Decoy by Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963): Preening Mallard Hen Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963) Henry, IL, c. 1930 14 1/2 in. long ?Of his many styles, Perdew is most revered for his masterful sleepers and preening decoys. Both Robert Elliston a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284951_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![The Chace Crowell Running Yellowlegs by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): The Chace Crowell Running Yellowlegs A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1915 8 1/2 in. tall Measuring over thirteen inches from tip of bill to end of tail, this greater yellowlegs exhib](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279349_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Outstanding White-Winged Scoter Decoy by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): Outstanding White-Winged Scoter A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1915 17 in. long This is perhaps the finest known scoter decoy by Crowell. All Crowell scoters are rare, this unrigged](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284968_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![The Hardy-Chace Crowell Golden Plover by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): The Hardy-Chace Crowell Golden Plover A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1912 10 in. tall This early plover, with its elegant form, elaborate paint, and strong provenance, is one of Cro](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279347_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Vintage Taxidermy Pheasant Display: Vintage taxidermy pheasant game bird display. Mounted on wood base. Measures approx. 25 inches long and 17 inches tall. Some wear including shedding observed. One piece needs repair to feathers. Taxid](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/333335/180081436_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718394139)
![Vintage Taxidermy Duck Display: Vintage taxidermy duck game bird display. Mounted on wood base. Measures approx. 13.5 inches long and 12.5 inches tall. Some wear including shedding observed. Taxidermy, vintage taxidermy, taxidermy d](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/333335/180081434_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718394138)
![Vintage Taxidermy Pheasant Display: Vintage taxidermy pheasant game bird display. Mounted on wood base. Measures approx. 25.5 inches long and 17 inches tall. Some wear including shedding observed. Taxidermy, vintage taxidermy, taxidermy](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/333335/180081431_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718394138)
![A Large Swan Decoy: A Large Swan Decoyearly 20th century, carved and painted pine, loop for anchor line to front and reverse side, glass eyes. 22 1/2 x 54 in. Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lela](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/250/333695/180278730_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718649382)
![Taxidermy: Blesbok (Damaliscus phillipsi),: Taxidermy: Blesbok (Damaliscus phillipsi), modern, South African shoulder mount, with steel mounting bracket wired for mains powered lighting from rear 90cm high](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/503/333109/179824916_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718267767)
![Antique fishing rod - Début XXe: Antique fishing rod (Début XXe) Description: Made of wood and brass, unmarked, 3 sections and a spare section Dimension (PO): Longueur 457 cm Dimension (CM): Prestige Condition report:<](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6058/332759/179537017_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717794515)
![4 BOBBY JOBES MINI DECOYS: GOOSE, SNOW GOOSE, BUFFLEHEAD, & HEN MALLARD - 7 1/2" LONG](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179913545_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![SUSQUEHANNA RIVER CANVASBACK DRAKE DECOY: SIGNED ON THE KEEL ~ PLEASE SEE PHOTOS](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179913491_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![RAYMOND JONES BLUE BILL DRAKE DECOY ~ 1969: ~](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179913422_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![ROBERT HESS RED HEAD DRAKE DECOY: ~](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179913413_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![PAIR OF R. T. BELL MINIATURE PINTAIL DECOYS: ~](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179912703_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
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