GUS WILSON CARVED MERGANSER DECOY

Hand painted wooden red breasted merganser drake duck decoy is styled after Gus Wilson of Maine and features glass eyes, original pull, and is signed on the bottom by the talented Oregon carver R.W. S

Carved from the solid, the decoy with applied head, square base, nicely carved simplistic wings and tail in older untouched surface. An oval plug appears beneath the tail. During the carving of the de

Scoter, Gus Wilson, South Portland, Maine, 2nd quarter 20th century. Slightly forward head pose with carved eyes and inlayed neck seat. Slight relief wing carving. Measures 15.75" long. Notes: Decoy

A Bobby Umphlett carved wood duck decoy depicting a Hooded Merganser hand painted in gray, white, and black having glass eyes with a carved fish in mouth. Ink signed on bottom.

A group of two (2) of antique Jimmy Bowden carved wood duck decoys depicting Mergansers hand painted in black, gray, and red. Incise signed on bottoms.

A group of two (2) hand carved wood duck decoys depicting Mergansers, one having glass eyes, hand painted in black, brown, and white. Unmarked.

Signed and dated 1994, length 20 inches.

Carved Merganser Drake; Stoney Point Decoys signed Lleonard Hornick, 13.5" long, dated 1986 Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit

An antique hand carved wood duck decoy depicting a Merganser Hen hand painted in brown and white having glass eyes. Original label attached reading 'Red Breasted Merganser Hen Great South Bay Long Isl

Pair of Carved Merganser Duck Decoys. Note on bottom inscribed "1997 Mike Lovitt, Back Bay, VA". Painted in natural colors. Drake measures 27"l. Condition: Good with wear and crack repairs.

A beautiful Tony Bendig hand carved red merganser decoy. This is clearly a piece of exceptional quality, and is signed and dated 2003. Dimensions:

An early Miles Hancock (American, 1888-1974) carved wood Red Breasted Merganser duck decoy circa 1930s hand painted in black, red, gray, and white having glass eyes. Unmarked.

Carved and Painted Merganser Decoy, America, early 20th century. Full-figure decoy with unusual open bill and leaf-figure lead weight applied to flattened bottom, painted feather, beak, and eye detail

Miles Hancock, Chincoteague, VA, Circa 1935; 16"L. Condition: Good with Minor Loss to Crest.

GUS WILSON EIDER HEN DECOYPortland, Maine, Early 20th CenturyLength 18.5".

bottom stamped "Byron E. Bruffee", 19 inches long.

Signed at the underside JP twice and with horseshoe for weight. Likely mid 20th century. Oversized decoy carved nicely and with an excellent painted surface. Good condition, no repairs. L21 1/2"

Carved and Painted Working Red-Breasted Merganser Decoy. Mounted on a metal stand. Duch: H: 9.5 in., W: 18.25 in., D: 4.5 in.

Merganser decoy. Carved and painted wood. New England, 19th century. H 6-1/4" W 16-1/2" D 6". Condition: Excellent with minor imperfections. Original and working paint. Copy and paste link for high-re

Fine early  New England Merganser decoy. Carved wood with possibly original paint L 17-3/4". H 4-3/4" x L 17-3/4" x  W 6". In house US Fedex ground shipping available for $65

Stylish Merganser decoy. Carved wood with original paint. Probably Maine, circa 1900. Condition: Minor imperfections. Crack on bottom. Chip on tail. L 16-1/2". Copy and paste this link for high-res im

Merganser decoy. Carved wood with original paint. Maine or Canada, circa 1920. Condition: Excellent condition with minor imperfections. L 17". Copy and paste this link for high-res images: https://www

Pair of unusual merganser decoys. Carved wood with original paint. One with rocking head. Early 20th century. L 13" H 7" D 5". Condition: Original condition. Link for high-res images: https://www.drop

Monhegan Style Scoter by Gus Wilson of Portland Maine. Slightly turned inlet head. Chip on one side of tail, numerous cracks to body and paint loss. *Sold in 1992 at Gary Guyette and Frank Schmidt Auc