![Challenge-Grade Merganser Decoy by Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924): Challenge-Grade Merganser Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 17 in. long A rig-found challenge-grade decoy displaying one of the Michigan factory's most popular forms. A partial "C.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284994_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
Vintage Sports Equipment
![Challenge-Grade Merganser Decoy by Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924): Challenge-Grade Merganser Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 17 in. long A rig-found challenge-grade decoy displaying one of the Michigan factory's most popular forms. A partial "C.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284994_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Yellowlegs Pair with Wire Legs by Mark S. McNair (b. 1950): Yellowlegs Pair with Wire Legs Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 2009 18 in. tall, 13 in. long The undersides of the raised-wing bodies with carved primaries bear an incised ?McNair? sign](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279357_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Passenger Pigeon Pair by John Vulcani: Passenger Pigeon Pair John Vulcani LaSalle, IL 12 1/4 in. tall, 16 1/2 in. long A pair of life-size animated passenger pigeons on a driftwood base. This duo represents one of the artist's finest effor](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180285059_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Chet Reneson (b. 1939), Setting Out Decoys: Chet Reneson (b. 1939) Setting Out Decoys signed "Reneson" lower left watercolor, 19 by 29 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Washington](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284096_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Canvasback Drake Decoy by Charles Reeves (1877-1941): Canvasback Drake Charles Reeves (1877-1941) Long Point, Ontario, Canada, c. 1900 16 1/4 in. long A classic Long Point canvasback from the Club's distinguished carving family. This is one of the few ca](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279399_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![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)
![Stretching Blue-Winged Teal by Gilbert J. Maggioni (1921-2001): Stretching Blue-Winged Teal Gilbert J. Maggioni (1921-2001) Beaufort, SC, 1969 8 in. tall, 10 1/2 in. long An early decorative that displays a stretching wing with raised feather carving. The maker's](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284977_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Early Swan Decoy by Madison Mitchell (1901-1993): Early Swan Madison Mitchell (1901-1993) Havre de Grace, MD, c. 1936 32 1/2 in. long A classic Upper Bay working swan decoy showing the maker's best form. The underside has a swinging and weighted wood](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284931_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Rare Brant Decoy by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): Rare Brant A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1915 19 in. long A rare species for the maker with his early oval brand on the underside. The breast features Crowell's signature rasp fini](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284965_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![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)
![Vintage Half Mount Tuna Fish: Taxidermy tuna fish. Appears to have some elements from original specimen, possibly a replica. Half Mount. Piece appears to be vintage. Piece has silver, light blue, black & gold toned gradient. Piece](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/334054/180499315_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718916770)
![Penn Senator 10/0 Big Game Fishing Reel: Vintage Penn Senator 10/0 Big Game trolling fishing reel made in USA by Penn Fishing Tackle MFG. Co. One piece heavy cast spool, Everlast ball bearings, brake line star drag.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8236/334229/180608252_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719091427)
![Wooden Duck Decoy: Approx 5 1/2" x 13 3/4"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5837/334145/180552916_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718990411)
![Oakley Medusa Helmet, Style 861: Iconic Oakley Medusa biker's leather helmet. Tag inside has been removed, size is likely large/extra large. Black leather with dark brown stitching. All four Oakley snap covers included. Mannequin not](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9234/333428/180562511_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718990526)
![2 Goose Decoys: 2 Goose Decoys. 26" H ALL 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 ABSE](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1053/333101/179887543_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718290682)
![Penn International 30 Tournament Trolling Reel: Vintage Penn International 30 Big Game Trolling fishing reel. Right handed configuration, conventional reel type.Made in U.S.A by: Penn Fishing Tackle MFG. Co.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8236/334229/180608251_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719091427)
![French Broad River Wooden Swan Decoy: Apprx 9" X 30 1/2" x 15 1/4" tall.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5837/334145/180552952_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718990411)
![Oakley Medusa Helmet with Goggles, Style 861 LG/XL: Iconic Oakley Medusa biker's leather helmet in size large/extra large, with the Medusa goggles. Black leather with dark brown stitching. In original box. All four Oakley snap covers included as well a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9234/333428/180562510_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718990526)
![2 wooden duck decoys: 2 wooden duck decoys, one has glass eyes, largest is 16"L](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2953/330375/180028979_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719071459)
![BIG Elk Sh Mt w/Removable Antlers TAXIDERMY: TAXIDERMY](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7854/334057/180499045_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718983561)
![Box Lot of Miscellaneous Pool Balls: In-house shipping available.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7043/333327/179961814_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718324432)
![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)
![Four Decoys: Four Decoys largest is 19 in. long One Crowell teal with the maker's oval brand and the Mackey stamp on the underside. One primitive bundled-reed canvasback, one Long Island brant, and one factory duc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180285002_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
News about Vintage Sports Equipment
![Joe Namath jersey leads Grey Flannel Auctions lineup](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/56-1.jpg)
Joe Namath jersey leads Grey Flannel Auctions lineup
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – For more than 50 years, former professional sports equipment manager Herb Norman carefully stored away cherished mementos acquired while working for the New York Mets and Jets, including legendary quarterback Joe Namath’s 1965 rookie jersey. Norman’s career highlights include serving as the equipment manager for both the 1973 Mets World Series team […]
![Kobe Bryant items to star in Julien’s auction April 30](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/83956731_1_x.jpg)
Kobe Bryant items to star in Julien’s auction April 30
LOS ANGELES – Julien’s Auctions will present Sports Legends, an annual sports event taking place on Thursday, April 30, 2020. Among the highlights is a collection of items from Kobe Bryant, the basketball legend and 18-time All-Star who won five NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through […]
![Abstract painted rocks reflect Leon Polk Smith’s love of geometric forms](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/rocks-1-feature-1-1.jpg)
Abstract painted rocks reflect Leon Polk Smith’s love of geometric forms
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Among the impressive collection of American painter Leon Polk Smith’s work being offered at auction on March 13 are three unassuming items: simply hand-painted rocks.
![Maker of Louisville Slugger bats selling brand to Wilson](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2015_0325_32550960_1_l.jpg)
Maker of Louisville Slugger bats selling brand to Wilson
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Over a century of family ownership of Louisville Slugger bats is going … going … nearly gone. The company that makes the iconic bats gripped by generations of ballplayers – from Babe Ruth to David Wright – announced a deal Monday to sell its Louisville Slugger brand to rival Wilson Sporting Goods […]