![Bluebill Pair by John Scheeler (1925-1987): Bluebill Pair John Scheeler (1925-1987) Mays Landing, NJ, 1972 13 1/2 in. long The bottoms bear the maker's signature in black ink along with the date and "1972 World Champion." Original paint with li](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279370_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
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![Bluebill Pair by John Scheeler (1925-1987): Bluebill Pair John Scheeler (1925-1987) Mays Landing, NJ, 1972 13 1/2 in. long The bottoms bear the maker's signature in black ink along with the date and "1972 World Champion." Original paint with li](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279370_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Blue-Winged Teal Drake Decoy by Paul Lipke (1892-1970): Blue-Winged Teal Drake Paul Lipke (1892-1970) Whiting, IN, c. 1940 12 1/4 in. long Only one rig of Lipke decoys have surfaced, and they have found their way into top collections, including those of Ji](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284959_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![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)
![Canada Goose Decoy by The Ward Brothers: Canada Goose The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1948 22 in. long The underside of the very full balsa body displays the date and Lem and Steve's signature.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284941_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Vintage Stone Sheep Ram Head Taxidermy Shoulder Mount Wall Decor: Vintage from the 1950s Materials: hair, hide, leather Width: 22.5 inches Height: 54 inches Vintage Stone Sheep Ram Head Taxidermy Shoulder Mount Wall Decor Circa 1950 Dimensions H 54" W 22.5" Good vin](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333044/179790932_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718809754)
![Goldeneye Hen Decoy by Peter M. Pringle (1878-1953): Goldeneye Hen Peter M. Pringle (1878-1953) Toronto, Ontario, Canada, c. 1930 14 in. long In addition to being a decoy maker, Peter Pringle was a trained and practicing artist. Bob Shaw notes, "Few mak](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279397_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Green-Winged Teal with "Peach Basket" Wings by Lemuel T. Ward (1896-1984): Green-Winged Teal with "Peach Basket" Wings Lemuel T. Ward (1896-1984) Crisfield, MD, 1953 13 in. long A rare teal with a turned and uplifted head with a sweeping crest. This carving also displays rar](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284934_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Redhead Hen Decoy from the Markham Rig: Redhead Hen Markham Rig Markham, Ontario, Canada, c. 1900 15 in. long A rare hollow hen with a high back and thinly hollowed body and excellent head and bill carving. This sterling example was never r](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279392_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![The Dempsey-Chace Semipalmated Plover by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): The Dempsey-Chace Semipalmated Plover A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1925 6 1/4 in. long This striking plover again showcases the efforts Crowell would make for his very best patron](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279350_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. 25.5 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)
![Taxidermy: two waxwings,: Taxidermy: two waxwings, Bombycilla, mounted in a naturalistic setting and a plain painted interior, no labels, 38.5cm wide 17.5cm deep 33.5cm high Shipping Disclaimer: Buyers must be aware of their c](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/334037/180491819_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718958120)
![Taxidermy: a red-backed shrike and great grey shrike,: Taxidermy: a red-backed shrike and great grey shrike, Lanius collurio and Lanius excubitor, in an ebonised case, fully glazed, with a painted canvas back, no labels, 36.5cm wide 13cm deep 54cm high Sh](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/334037/180491814_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718958120)
![Taxidermy: a little grebe,: Taxidermy: a little grebe, Tachybaptus ruficollis, by Joseph Plackett of Cardiff, in a naturalistic setting, with a painted back, labelled twice in the case 'Joseph Plackett, 49 Edward St, Canton', 28](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/334037/180491811_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718958120)
![Taxidermy: a common roach,: Taxidermy: a common roach, Rutilus rutilus, in a naturalistic setting with a painted back, in a painted case, labelled 'Record caught Roach Collick Gravel Pit, Notts June 16th 1975', 52.5cm wide 13cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/334037/180491832_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718958120)
![Taxidermy: a grey heron,: Taxidermy: a grey heron, Ardea cinerea, by Peter Spicer, in a naturalistic setting and a plain ebonised case, with a painted interior, remnants of maker's label to the verso, 57.5cm wide 25.5cm deep 8](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/334037/180491810_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718958120)
![Taxidermy: two otters,: Taxidermy: two otters, Lutrinae, by William Bazeley, Sheep Street, Northampton, in a naturalistic setting, with a painted back, in an ebonised and gilt case, 104.5cm wide 46cm deep 107cm high Once par](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/334037/180491802_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718958120)
![ROBERT HESS RED HEAD DRAKE DECOY: ~](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179913413_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![Wood Duck Decoy: Approx 5 3/4" x 15 1/2"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5837/334145/180552909_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718990411)
![Duck Decoy: Approx 5 1/2" x 13 1/2"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5837/334145/180552903_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718990411)
![Wood Lure in box and more, Fishing Lures For Casting & Trolling: longest box about 4.5 inches long Bidding on this item is acceptance of our posted Auction Policy](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9205/327522/178264475_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718933430)
![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)
![A FREY MALLARD HEN DECOY: ~](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179913396_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![MIKE AFFLECK MALLARD DECOY: 14 1/2" LONG](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179913137_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
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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
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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 […]