![Rare Pinch-Breast Broadbill Decoy by The Ward Brothers: Rare Pinch-Breast Broadbill The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, c. 1930 An early pinch-breast decoy with a high and turned head with a thin bill. The body ha](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284930_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
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![Rare Pinch-Breast Broadbill Decoy by The Ward Brothers: Rare Pinch-Breast Broadbill The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, c. 1930 An early pinch-breast decoy with a high and turned head with a thin bill. The body ha](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284930_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Turned-Head Long-Billed Curlew by Mark S. McNair (b. 1950): Turned-Head Long-Billed Curlew Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 2019 16 in. long A grand hollow-carved curlew with a mortise-and-tenon fit removable head. The bird features exceptional pain](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279355_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Calling Crow by Mark S. McNair (b. 1950): Calling Crow Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1988 20 1/2 in. long ?Mark McNair is the dean of contemporary decoy carvers. We have all the great masters here at the Shelburne Museum: Albert](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279353_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Swimming Goose Decoy by Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920): Swimming Goose Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890 27 in. long Harry V. Shourds produced hollow ship-like decoys of the finest quality. This goose is nearly identical in form to the fa](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180285029_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![The Chace Crowell Curlew by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): The Chace Crowell Curlew A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1922 12 1/4 in. tall A rare and early shorebird mantle carving in a stately upright pose with a turned head. Chace acquired t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279348_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Vintage Animal Hide Deer Foot Taxidermy Stool: A vintage animal hide deer foot taxidermy stool. Tripod leg. Primarily brown hues. Measures approx. 13.5H x 12W x 12D in. Some losses present. Some wear consistent with age, use, and exposure. Vintage](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/333335/180081350_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718394131)
![AN ANTIQUE TAXIDERMY BIRD. 70 cm x 65 cm x 30 cm.: AN ANTIQUE TAXIDERMY BIRD. 70 cm x 65 cm x 30 cm.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332663/179452290_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717773100)
![C W WATERFIELD RED-BREASTED MERGANSER DECOY: 15" LONG](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179912809_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![PAIR PAUL GIBSON RED HEAD DECOYS: SIGNED & DATED 1978](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179913421_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![MADISON MITCHELL REPRINTED BLUE BILL DECOY: ~](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179912731_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![SUSQUEHANNA RIVER CANVASBACK DRAKE DECOY: 14" LONG](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179913616_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![PR PAT VINCENTI RUDDY DUCK DECOYS: 1997](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179913472_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![2 Goose Decoys: 2 Goose Decoys. 26" HALL DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY CONDITION STATEMENT GIVEN BY LANGSTON AUCTION GALLERY ARE STRICTLY OPINIONS AND LANGSTON'S SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS. THE ABSEN](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1053/333101/179887543_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718290682)
![CONTEMPORARY FLAT BOTTOM BRANT DECOY: 16 1/2" LONG](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179913646_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![SUSQUEHANNA RIVER CANVASBACK DRAKE DECOY: WITH BRASS TAG BEARING IRA KEPNER WASHINGTONBORO](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179913402_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![JOHN MEREDITH CANADA GOOSE DECOY: 23"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179912873_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![ANTIQUE SHORE BIRD DECOY: 10" LONG](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179913359_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![KEN HARRIS FULL SIZE CANADA GOOSE DECOY: ~](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179913268_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![DECORATIVE FLAT BOTTOM RED HEAD DECOY: 13 1/2" LONG](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179913257_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![NJ BRANT DECOY: 23 1/2" x 12? x 8?](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179913161_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![REHEADED ELLIOTT BRO WORKING BLUEBILL DECOY: 16"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179912909_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![Antique Primitive Hand-Carved Wooden Duck Decoy: An antique hand-carved and painted duck decoy featuring a green bill, green wings, and glass eyes. No apparent maker's mark.Dimensions: 6 X 15 X 6 in. Condition: Good to fair overall vintage condi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4708/332906/179691701_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717971821)
![Duck Decoy, Hand Carved American Folk Art: Item/Description: Painted, hand carved wood duck decoy. Unknown artist, no noticeable signature or makers marks. (Waterfowl, Drake, Canvasback, Vintage Farmhouse Decor) Material: Painted wood Dimensio](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6317/332591/179408379_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717787154)
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Milestone presents fine sporting, Civil War & Old West firearms, June 10-11
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – Over the weekend of June 10-11, Milestone Auctions will open its doors to an arsenal of antique, vintage and other fine weapons chosen expressly for the summer edition of its Premier Collectible Firearms sale. The 1,421-lot auction event, featuring the types and brands of military, civilian and sporting arms hobbyists yearn for, […]
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Miniature books command monumental auction prices
NEW YORK – Humans are undeniably drawn to familiar things that are smaller than they should be, and books are no exception. Most miniature books postdate the year 1800, but their history begins before Gutenberg invented his printing press. To qualify as a miniature, a book can’t merely be little. According to the Miniature Book Society, […]
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Collectors raise their glasses to vintage whiskey advertising
NEW YORK — By today’s standards, early whiskey advertising may seem dated and male-centric. Images of elegantly-attired, cigar-smoking gentlemen drinking together as well as hunting scenes with buffalos and Old West cowboys dominate the medium. The macho archetype of the typical whiskey drinker of the early 1800s gave rise to a whole genre of advertising […]
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Gallery Report: Joan Mitchell drawing tops $1.2M at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
ATLANTA – At the start of each month, ACN columnist Ken Hall gathers top auction highlights from around the United States and beyond. Here’s what made headlines since last month’s Gallery Report (prices include the buyer’s premium unless stated otherwise): Joan Mitchell drawing, $1.2 million, Leslie Hindman Auctioneers A large, double sheet Untitled (Pastel) drawing […]