Black Duck Decoy by Alma Fitchett, Smith Island, VA

Black Duck Decoy Alma Fitchett Smith Island, VA, c. 1875 16 1/2 in. long Bears an incised "H" on the underside. Mostly repaint with heavy gunning wear including cracks in body and neck restoration. Si

DAVEY NICHOL BLACK DUCK DECOYSmith Falls, Ontario, 20th CenturyCarved wings and tail.Length 16”.

Three St. Clair Flats Black Duck Decoys, after Neil Smith. Worn original paint, one with repaired bill. Up to 18" long. ESTIMATE $100-200

Three decoys, cork, Bellport, NY area. Provenance: From Wildfowler Decoys, Inc. (Quogue) and Peacock Point, Long Island estate. [15 inches]. In good condition.

VERY EARLY BLACK-BREAST PLOVER, possibly Smith Island, VA. Very old weathered working paint with possible traces of original paint remaining. Plump carving with very old bill, possibly the original. S

Craddockville, VA, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint with wonderful subtle feather detail, beautiful form in preening position, relief carved & raised wingtip, makers brand on bottom,

William "Bill" Joeckel (1921-2010) - Islip Terrace, Long Island, NY c.1960's -16" long- Highly decorative competition decoy for this Long Island Bayman. Bill was a regular competitor at the U.S. Natio

Jenkins Bridge, VA, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint with nice feathering detail, elegant form with slightly tucked head position, makers brand on bottom, 16"L, est. 700 - 1,000

Black Duck James "Corb" Reed (1897-1987) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1970 15 in. long This snuggle-head carving displays the maker's tucked legs feature. It is signed on the underside of the bill. Original p

Cape Charles, VA, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint with some distressed wear, excellent form in the style of the Ward Bros., head is turned slightly left, makers brand & stamp on bottom,

New Church, VA, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, made for Orvis, 18.5"L, est. 500 - 800

Early Black Duck Charles Birch (1867-1956) Willis Wharf, VA, c. 1890 17 in. long An exceptionally early black duck with scratch paint and pegged hollow construction. Old paint with heavy gunning wear,

Cobb-Style Black Duck Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA 17 in. long This decoy bears the maker's name on the weight. Original paint and wear.

Wellesley Island, NY. 1940s. All original.

Wilf Smith Bluebill Hollow Decoy - Circa 1915. From the Estate of Andy Reese - Western NY Collector

Chincoteague, VA, tack eyes, solid body, combination of original & working paint with some gunning wear & a few shot marks, chip on left edge of bill, Steve Weller Collection, 17.5"L, est. 200 - 400

Leo Pashpatel Harsens Island, c. 1950 16 in. long An elaborately finished carving with fine feather detail from the breast to the tail of the balsa body. In old working paint with even gunning wear. P

New Church, VA, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint with a few minor flakes on back, otherwise in excellent condition, Orvis brand on bottom, 18"L, est. 300 - 500

Gananoque, Ontario. 1930's. This exact decoy is featured on the back cover of "Decoys of the Thousand Islands" (Book not included)

Smiths Falls, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint with some touchup to neck area & speculums, light gunning wear & some paint loss on back & sides, original makers stamp is still visibl

Smiths Falls, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear, detailed feather carving throughout back, light damage to edge of tail, head is slightly loose, 16.5"L, 350 - 550

Kingston, Ontario. Circa 1970. Exact decoy on page 35 of the Decoys of the Thousand Islands Book.

Smiths Falls, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint on body, bill repair & some touchup to head, nice scratch detail on body with a few shot marks & light wear, 17.5"L, est. 300 - 500

Three Vintage 1/4 Size Duck Decoys. 1 Hancock Redhead Drake, widgeon and 1 Black Duck. The Black Duck has a sticker on the bottom from a Chincoteague VA hotel. Each approximately 6 1/4". Weight 11 oz.