Wilf Smith Bluebill Hollow Decoy - Circa 1915

Wilf Smith Bluebill Hollow Decoy - Circa 1915

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

EARLY BLUEBILL DRAKE by the Mason Decoy Co., Detroit, MI, circa 1915. Good original paint and structural condition showing some in-use wear. Standard grade, glass eye model. Some minor chips to tail.

Factory Bluebill Christopher C. Smith (1861-1938) Algonac, MI, c. 1910 14 1/4 in. long A high-head, hollow decoy with a painted "MW" on the underside. In early gunning paint with wear, including flaki

Pair of Hollow Bluebills by Willard Baldwin, Stratford, Ct. Circa 1940's. Both Branded H.C.M. Overall good condition with minor wear. Sold at Olivers Auction, Kennebunk, Maine for $660. 12" L x 6" H.

FINE PAIR OF BLUEBILLS by the Evans Decoy Factory, Ladysmith, WI, circa 1920-30. Hollow Mammoth models that retain strong original paint with some in-use wear. Very good structural condition. Both wit

1 attributed to Chris Smith, Algonac, MI, working paint, branded F.X.L on bottom, 13.5"L & 1 by Will Smith, Belleville ON, old working paint, nice form, 14"L, both have glass eyes, hollow bodies, the

in original scratch paint, Ogdensburg, NY.

Ontario, Tack Eyes, Solid Body, Worn Original Paint, Few Shot Marks, Small Touchup to Back Near Tail, From the Ron Soper Collection, 13.5"L, Est. 200-300

Port Huron, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint with some gunning wear, a few age cracks, makers brand on bottom, the Konwinski Collection, 14"L, est. 100 - 200

Rare mallard hen, Julius Busto, Depue, Illinois, circa 1915. Hollow body with "Busto" boldly branded in one of the lower sides. Carving style is similar to Charles Perdew, yet it has more of a refined

Kicking mule cast iron mechanical shooting gallery target. A.J. Smith, Chicago ILL., circa 1915. Condition: Excellent original condition. H 22-1/2" W 22-3/4" D 4" Copy and paste link for high-res imag

Large hollow carved swan decoy, circa 1960. Excellent condition. L31"

A 13 3/4 inch hollow bluebill decoy attributed to Harry Shourds, of New Jersey. Stripped and refinished decoy with gunning wear, a bill chip and repaired neck cracks.

Two Hollow Body Carved Geese Decoys, circa 2002, one depicted swimming, one in an agressive posture, glass eyes, stamped underneath S.R.W. and White, 2002 10.5 in. x 26 in. x 8 in.

Port Huron, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, makers brand on bottom, the Pete Konwinski Collection, 14.5"L, est. 200 - 400

FINE CANVASBACK DRAKE by the Mason Decoy Co., Detroit, MI, circa 1915. Highhead model in very good original paint and structurally good condition. Repair to bill front and tight checks on back. Retain

VERY NICE BLACK DUCK by the Mason Decoy Co., Detroit, MI, circa 1915. Excellent original paint and condition with some in-use wear. Standard grade, glass eye model with very good loop painting on back

EARLY PAIR OF REDHEADS by the Mason Decoy Co., Detroit, MI, circa 1915. Standard grade, glass eye models in good original paint showing some in-use wear. Good structural condition with a check to hen'

FINE RED HEAD HEN by the Mason Decoy Co., Detroit, MI, circa 1915. Very good original paint and condition with minor in-use wear. Standard grade, painted eyes. Typical small loss of filler to neck. We

RED HEAD DRAKE by the Mason Decoy Co., Detroit, MI, circa 1915. Standard grade, glass eye model with wide bill. Good original paint and condition. Some shot scarring and loss of neck filler. Typical b

BLACK DUCK by the Mason Decoy Co., Detroit, MI, circa 1915. Original weathered paint showing in-use wear. Retains bottom ballast weights. Some loss to neck filler. Eyes intact

Hollow Carved Hissing Canada Goose Decoy. Circa 1920-1940. Decoy with metal tack eyes, original paint, gunning wear, neck is stabilized with a dowel. Dimensions approximately: length: 28 inches., heig

RED-BREAST MERGANSER HEN by Bill Hammel, Absecon, NJ, circa 1915. Restored condition. Hollow construction. Retains weight and rigging. Fine example of an early Barnegat Bay merganser