![Bluebill Drake Decoy by Fred Allen (1838-1912): Bluebill Drake Fred Allen (1838-1912) Monmouth, IL, c. 1880 12 in. long Around 1860 Fred Allen established himself as a grain broker. In his spare time, he enjoyed waterfowling, and he was soon huntin](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284952_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
Vintage Sports Equipment
![Bluebill Drake Decoy by Fred Allen (1838-1912): Bluebill Drake Fred Allen (1838-1912) Monmouth, IL, c. 1880 12 in. long Around 1860 Fred Allen established himself as a grain broker. In his spare time, he enjoyed waterfowling, and he was soon huntin](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284952_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![Rare Long-Body Canvasback Pair by Thomas Chambers (1860-1948): Rare Long-Body Canvasback Pair Thomas Chambers (1860-1948) Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada, c. 1915 17 1/4 in. long A rigmate pair featuring the maker's finest comb painting and elegant carving in his hi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279386_3_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653588)
![Early and Exceptional Three-Piece Mallard Decoy by Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963): Early and Exceptional Three-Piece Mallard Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963) and Edna Perdew (1882-1974) Henry, IL 17 in. long This decoy was a rig-find by the Proudfoot family and is one of the finest Per](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284947_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718653297)
![The Norman "Minnow Chaser" Mallard Decoy: The Norman "Minnow Chaser" Mallard Gulf Coast, c. 1920 21 in. long This singular decoy has become an icon within the collecting community as the model for Hank Norman's logo. The bird was discovered i](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333693/180279385_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718648371)
![Blue-Winged Teal Decoy by James T. Holly (1855-1935): Blue-Winged Teal James T. Holly (1855-1935) Havre de Grace, MD, c. 1880 12 1/2 in. long This early decoy is among the Holly family's and Upper Bay's finest teal decoys known to survive. Indeed, when i](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1397/333717/180284932_2_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)
![TOM SHUMATE RING NECK DRAKE DECOY: ~](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179913281_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![BILL SCHAUBER 1992 WOOD DUCK DECOY: 13 1/2" LONG](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179913263_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![ROBERT HESS RED HEAD DRAKE DECOY: ~](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179913414_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![2 NATURAL FINISH DUCK DECOYS: ~](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179913404_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![BOB COLEMAN HOODED MERGANSER DECOY: 13" LONG](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179912819_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![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)
![11 PAPER MACHE CROW DECOYS: ~](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179912654_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![R DEDEKIND HOLLOW BODY BLACK DUCK DECOY: 15-1/2"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179912852_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![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)
![LeMax skating pond with figures and lots of extra winter items: LeMax skating pond with porcelain figures and lots of extra porcelain winter items. Trees, lamp posts, gas pumps, carolers and more. Some made in China plastic winter trees. One figure and one base, d](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8001/333585/180198325_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718460178)
![Oakley Medusa Helmet with Goggles, Style 861 LG/XL: Iconic Oakley Medusa biker's leather helmet with polarized goggles in size large/extra large. Black leather with dark brown stitching. In original box. Mannequin not included.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9234/333428/180562509_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718990526)
![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)
![ANTIQUE SHORE BIRD DECOY: 10" LONG](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179913359_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
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 […]