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![ROOT HEAD WHITE HERON FOLK ART DECOY: ~](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179913295_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![MADISON MITCHELL CORK GOOSE DECOY AND OTHER GOOSE: & HERTERS BALSA](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179912611_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![Group of 3 Antique Animal Traps: Three vintage or antique even animal traps, individually marked - Northwoods Animal Trap, Blake & Lamb of New Britain, CT & Hawley & Norton? (partially obscured). They are intended as display only ite](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8050/328421/176939246_11_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714605816)
![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)
![[Prints] Benson, Frank W.: Setting Decoys: [Prints] Benson, Frank W.: Setting Decoys From The Sporting Library Of American Adventurer, Naturalist, and Sportsman, Brooke Dolan II Benson, Frank W. Setting Decoys 1923. Etching with drypoint,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/65/332523/179335238_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717709445)
![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)
![Premier-Grade Black Duck Decoy by Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924): Premier-Grade Black Duck Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1920 18 in. long The underside retains the "Premier" ink stamp. Original paint with even gunning wear and a couple of tail chip](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279417_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Canvasback Drake Decoy by Henley Sorby (1883-1954): Canvasback Drake Henley Sorby (1883-1954) Gores Landing, Ontario, Canada, c. 1920 16 in. long Sorby descended from a wealthy English family and his decoys appear to follow his own sleek pattern. He is](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279401_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![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)
![Outstanding Preening Brant Decoy by Townsend Garvie Carman (1874-1938): Outstanding Preening Brant Townsend Garvie Carman (1874-1938) Amityville, Long Island, NY, c. 1900 15 in. long Never rigged, this is one of the finest Townsend Carman decoys known to exist. Original p](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284992_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![Early Wood Duck Drake by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952): Early Wood Duck Drake A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1912 12 in. tall on base and 16 3/4 in. long This is one of the finest Crowell decorative carvings to ever come to market. Only](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279352_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)
![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: a barn owl and a little owl,: Taxidermy: a barn owl and a little owl, Tyto alba and Athene noctua, in a naturalistic setting, the back and sides painted, in a plain pine case, 54cm wide 11.5cm deep 38cm high Shipping Disclaimer: B](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/334037/180491823_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718958120)
![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)
![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)
![Duck Decoy: Approx 6 1/4" x 16"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5837/334145/180552900_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718990411)
![4 VARIOUS VINTAGE WOODEN FISH DECOYS: 8 1/2" LONG](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179913669_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)
![11 PAPER MACHE CROW DECOYS: ~](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179912654_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![WOODEN EASTERN SHORE DECOY ADVERTISING SIGN: 37" x 11 1/2"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179913170_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)
![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)
![KEN HARRIS FULL SIZE CANADA GOOSE DECOY: ~](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179913268_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
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, […]
![Collectors raise their glasses to vintage whiskey advertising](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/besmart-2.jpg)
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 […]
![Gallery Report: Joan Mitchell drawing tops $1.2M at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Joan-Mitchell-1991-drawing-1.jpg)
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 […]