Charles Street Auction - Summer Sale

"Peep" Sandpiper Decoy by Lothrop Holmes

Italian Walnut Savonarola Chair with Lions and Griffins

Museum Quality Swan Decoy from North Carolina

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Sandwich, MA, United States

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Charles Street Auction - Summer Sale

Charles Street Auction

Offering a Collection of Decoys, Folk Art, Paintings, Bird and Whale Carvings, Sporting and Firefighting Collectibles. Additionally featuring items from a Cape Cod Estate and Barn.

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0116: Evening Grosbeak by R. G. JanssonEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed

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Red-Breasted Nuthatch by Gary Starr: A 3 3/4 inch Red-Breasted Nuthatch by Gary Starr of Middlebury, VT, signed and dated 1993 on the base.Gary is the son of pioneer decoy collector and author Dr. George Ross Starr. In original paint

0116A: Red-Breasted Nuthatch by Gary StarrEst. US$50-US$100

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Red-Winged Blackbird by Jamie Hand: A 9 1/2 inch Bilackbrd decoy by Jamie Hand of Cape May, NJ, signed on the underside of the bird. In original paint with minimal wear.

0117: Red-Winged Blackbird by Jamie HandEst. US$100-US$200

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Dove by Steven Thomson: A 10 1/2 inch Mourning Dove decoy by Steven Thomson of Ohio, signed under the tail and on the base. In original paint with minimal wear.

0118: Dove by Steven ThomsonEst. US$100-US$200

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Mourning Dove by Glenn Mergos: An exceptional 10 1/2 inch Dove carving by Glenn Mergos of Almont, MI, signed on the base. In original paint with minimal wear.

0119: Mourning Dove by Glenn MergosEst. US$150-US$300

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Mourning Dove by Thomas Langan: A 12 inch Dove decoy by Thomas Langan, a noted American Folk Artist, is from Canton, NC, signed with his branded initials on the underside of the bird. In original paint with minimal wear.

0120: Mourning Dove by Thomas LanganEst. US$200-US$400

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White Passenger Pigeon from New England: A 16 inch Folk Art carving of an extinct Passenger Pigeon. Native Americans are thought to have revered white passenger pigeons, as they were rare, and the pigeons were an important source of

0121: White Passenger Pigeon from New EnglandEst. US$400-US$800

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Shorebird Wind Vane by Elmer Crowell: A rare15 1/2 inch Wind Vane or Weathervane by A. Elmer Crowell of Harwich, MA, unsigned. Exhibits carved wing detail, a mortised wood insertion section to accept the lower metal portion of the

0122: Shorebird Wind Vane by Elmer CrowellEst. US$4,000-US$6,000

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Bluefish Wind Vane by Jim Parker: A 20 inch Bluefish wind vane by Jim Parker, Sandwich, MA, Cape Cod, signed on the underside. Exhibits a wooden body, brass tack eyes, copper fins and tail. In original paint with wear, includes

0123: Bluefish Wind Vane by Jim ParkerEst. US$200-US$400Lot Passed

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Flying Mallard Weathervane by Roger Mitchell: A 31 by 21 inch carved and painted wooden flying Mallard weathervane, by Ward Foundation ribbon recipient -Roger Mitchell of Kingston, MA. The base is included and is signed on the bottom.

0124: Flying Mallard Weathervane by Roger MitchellEst. US$400-US$600

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Bufflehead Hen in Flight by Jamie Hand: A 17 inch Bufflehead hen flyer by Jamie Hand, Goshen, NJ, signature brands are on the back of the wings. In original paint with minor wear.

0125: Bufflehead Hen in Flight by Jamie HandEst. US$300-US$500

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Head Patterns for Geese by George Boyd: Two head patterns for Canada Geese made by George Boyd of Seabrook, NH. Included in the images for this lot is a magazine article reference about Boyd Goose head patterns. In original finish with

0126: Head Patterns for Geese by George BoydEst. US$100-US$200

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Black Duck Head Cane by Mike Valley: A 39 inch walking stick with a Black duck head top by Mike Valley, Prairie du Chien, WI. In original paint and finish with minimal wear.

0127: Black Duck Head Cane by Mike ValleyEst. US$200-US$300Lot Passed

Pair of Wood Duck Bookends by The Decoy Shop: A pair of 7 inch cork-bodied Wood Duck bookends made by the Decoy Shop of Freeport, ME, managed by George Soule and later Hargy Heap.Their primary customer was L.L. Bean, located across the

0128: Pair of Wood Duck Bookends by The Decoy ShopEst. US$100-US$200Lot Passed

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Mallard Drake Decoy Lamp by The Decoy Shop: A 17 inch cork-bodied decoy, the lamp is 22 inches high and both were made by the Decoy Shop in Freeport, ME, which was founded and managed by George Soule and later by Hargreaves Heap. The shop's

0128A: Mallard Drake Decoy Lamp by The Decoy ShopEst. US$100-US$200

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Canada Goose Head Plaque by David Greene: A lifesize Goose head plaque by David Greene of Buzzard's Bay, MA, signed on the back. In original paint with minimal wear.

0129: Canada Goose Head Plaque by David GreeneEst. US$100-US$200Lot Passed

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Five Whale Plaques on a Board by Brian Mitchell: An incredible wooden rope bordered 28 by 11 1/4 inch board with five hand carved and painted whale plaques by Brian Mitchell of Boone, NC. This is one of the finest carved whale folk art pieces that

0130: Five Whale Plaques on a Board by Brian MitchellEst. US$800-US$1,200

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Sperm Whale Plaque by Brian Mitchell: A 24 inch Whale plaque by Brian Mitchell from Boone, NC, signed on the back. The carving and paint reflect life-like motion and superb posture of the Whale. In original paint with minimal wear.

0131: Sperm Whale Plaque by Brian MitchellEst. US$400-US$600

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Framed White Whale Plaque by Roger Mitchell: A 12 by 34 inch wooden rope bordered frame with a hand carved and hand painted white Sperm Whale plaque by Roger Mitchell of Kingston, MA, signed with his initials under the small harpoon.In

0132: Framed White Whale Plaque by Roger MitchellEst. US$400-US$800

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Turtle Box and Frog Decoy by O'Neal and Perkins: A 5 1/2 inch hand carved and painted Turtle box by Paul O'Neill and a 11 1/2 inch Frog - Fisn decoy by Dave Perkins, Duluth, MN. In original paint with minimal wear.

0133: Turtle Box and Frog Decoy by O'Neal and PerkinsEst. US$400-US$600

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Two Fish Decoys by Duane Turnock: A 10 and a 7 1/2 inch fish decoys by Duane "Buzz" Turnock (b.1942),Goshen, Indiana.and one blank in natural wood. In original paint with minor wear.

0134: Two Fish Decoys by Duane TurnockEst. US$50-US$100

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Lot of Fishing Lures: A lot of fishing lures, see all the photos. Includes a boxed Creek Chub lure, Heddon lures, several boxed lures and an empty box for your Shakespeare reel. In "as found" condition

0135: Lot of Fishing LuresEst. US$100-US$200

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Fish Grabber, Mermaid and Red and White Lures: An 18 inch metal fish grabber, mermaid and beer lures and red and white fisihing lures. As Found condition

0136: Fish Grabber, Mermaid and Red and White LuresEst. US$100-US$200Lot Passed

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Fly Fishing Flies and Bobbers: A 9 1/2 by 11 1/2 inch frame displaying Fly Fishing flies from Maine, Bobbers- half are carved wood, half vintage plastic. As Found

0137: Fly Fishing Flies and BobbersEst. US$100-US$200

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Sandwich, MA, United States

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