![A Pintail Duck Decoy, Signed, 1970s.: Carved hand-painted wood pintail duck decoy; the base signed/inscribed by Glenn Norcross, dated 1979.5" high x 17" long. Condition: overall good; loss and crack to tip of tail, small loss to tip of bi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4473/333789/180326826_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718732788)
Vintage Sports Equipment
![A Pintail Duck Decoy, Signed, 1970s.: Carved hand-painted wood pintail duck decoy; the base signed/inscribed by Glenn Norcross, dated 1979.5" high x 17" long. Condition: overall good; loss and crack to tip of tail, small loss to tip of bi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4473/333789/180326826_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718732788)
![Sleeping Black Duck Decoy by Ian McNair (b. 1981): Sleeping Black Duck Ian McNair (b. 1981) Craddockville, VA, c. 2020 14 1/2 in. long The underside of this hollow decoy displays an incised ?I McNair? signature. Original paint with light wear and a co](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180285037_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Santa Claus by Grayson C. Chesser (b. 1947): Santa Claus Grayson C. Chesser (b. 1947) Sanford, VA, 1980 13 in. tall A carved wooden Santa signed and dated on underside of feet. This figure was modeled after legendary decoy dealer Bud Ward. Origi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180285057_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Rare Miniature Prairie Chicken Pair by Allen J. King (1878-1963): Rare Miniature Prairie Chicken Pair Allen J. King (1878-1963) North Scituate, RI, c. 1950 2 1/2 in. tall, 6 in. long A very fine example that bears the Crossroads of Sport label on the underside of th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279340_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Three Crow Decoys: Three Crows Mackey crow is 17 in. long One bears the white Mackey Collection ink stamp and is in original paint with even wear. The Charles Perdew decoy has wire legs and a flocked surface with origin](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180285080_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Rare Root-Head Plover Decoy: Rare Root-Head Plover North Carolina, c. 1920 9 in. long This Mackey Collection decoy is a rare authentic root-head carving from a rig with interchangeable heads. It has a removable head, the undersid](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180285001_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Tucked-Head Redhead Drake Decoy by Nate Quillen (1839-1908): Tucked-Head Redhead Drake Nate Quillen (1839-1908) Rockwood, MI, c. 1890 13 1/2 in. long Quillen was a well-respected punter, or guide, at the prestigious Pointe Mouillee Shooting Club at the mouth of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279402_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![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)
![Mallard Decoy by Mark S. McNair (b. 1950): Mallard Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 2013 18 in. long A classic mallard drawing from the maker's Connecticut roots. This rare and stylish drake features exceptional combed vermiculation](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279359_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![A group of three wooden decoy ducks, early 20th century,: A group of three wooden decoy ducks, early 20th century, naturalistically painted as a brace of Widgeon and a mallard, inset with glass eyes the largest 36cm wide](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/503/333109/179824590_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718267767)
![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)
![4 VARIOUS VINTAGE WOODEN FISH DECOYS: 8 1/2" LARGEST](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179913683_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![WHITE-WINGED SCOTER DECOY BRANDED " R ": 15-1/2"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179912910_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: ~](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179913401_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
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![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 Â](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 […]