Sold2017RARE BLUEBILL DRAKE by Ben Schmidt, Detroit, MI, circaRARE BLUEBILL DRAKE by Ben Schmidt, Detroit, MI, circa 1930’s. Very old working paint, some of which is original. Good structural condition. Typical carved wing feathers. Balsa construction. Head tuSee Sold Price
Sold2021BLUEBILL DRAKE, B. SCHMIDTBLUEBILL DRAKE by Ben Schmidt, Detroit, MI (1884-1968). Good original paint showing some in-use wear. Good structural condition with hairline check the length of back. Carved wing feathers. Retains fuSee Sold Price
Sold2021ONE-THIRD SIZE BLACK DUCK, B. SCHMIDTEXTREMELY RARE AND FINE ONE-THIRD SIZE BLACK DUCK by Ben J. Schmidt, Detroit, MI, circa 1940. Excellent original paint and condition. Very detailed carved feather work overall to body. Raised crossedSee Sold Price
Sold2017REDHEAD DRAKE by Ben Schmidt, Detroit, MI. Appears toREDHEAD DRAKE by Ben Schmidt, Detroit, MI. Appears to be very good original paint and condition. Small chip on right side of tail. Relief-carved wings. Retains keelSee Sold Price
Sold2021BLUEBILL HEN, B. SCHMIDT ATTRIB.BLUEBILL HEN attributed to Ben Schmidt, Detroit, MI. Weathered original paint and very good structural condition. Detailed feather carving to back. Snug-head model with hairline crack to upper bill. RSee Sold Price
Sold2018EARLY BLUEBILL DRAKE by the Mason Decoy Co., Detroit,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.See Sold Price
Sold2021GOLDENEYE DRAKE, MASON DECOY CO.RARE GOLDENEYE DRAKE by the Mason Decoy Company, Detroit, MI, circa 1910. Mostly original paint with in-use wear. Very good structural condition with some minor shot scarring to sides. Standard grade,See Sold Price
Sold2021GOLDENEYE DRAKE, MASON DECOY CO.RARE GOLDENEYE DRAKE by the Mason Decoy Company, Detroit, MI, circa 1910. Mostly original paint with in-use wear. Very good structural condition with some minor shot scarring to sides. Standard grade,See Sold Price
Sold2019GOLDENEYE DRAKE, MASONRARE GOLDENEYE DRAKE by the Mason Decoy Co., Detroit, MI, circa 1910. Very good original paint showing minor in-use wear. Very good structural condition with minor edge rubs. Loss of neck filler. StanSee Sold Price
Sold2020WIDGEON DRAKE, MASONRARE AND EARLY WIDGEON DRAKE by the Mason Decoy Co., Detroit, MI, circa 1905. Early Challenge grade carving in original paint with areas of working paint. Very good structural condition with typical bSee Sold Price
Sold2021Mason Bluebill Drake Duck DecoyDetroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, rare low head special order, solid body, appears to be original paint which has possibly been taken down with some touchups, chip in bill, crazed surface, somSee Sold Price
Sold20222 Ben Schmidt Duck DecoysCenterline, MI, both have glass eyes, bluebill drake is center hollowed body, combination of mostly original paint with some enhancements to white on sides & speculums, canvasback hen is solid body, oSee Sold Price
Sold2024Ben Schmidt (MI, 1884-1968), Black DuckBen Schmidt (MI, 1884-1968), Black DuckDetroit, Michigan, circa 1920, carved and painted wood, incised and raised feather details, glass eyes, incised FD on bottom. Length 17 in. Additional high-resoSee Sold Price
Sold2017RED HEAD DRAKE by Frank Schmidt, Detroit, MI. OriginalRED HEAD DRAKE by Frank Schmidt, Detroit, MI. Original paint showing some very minor in-use wear. Head turned slightly right. Keel with rigging swivel. Branded with large J and branded HALL. Typical bSee Sold Price
Sold2021Rare bluebill drake, George Sibley, Michigan, circaRare bluebill drake, George Sibley, Michigan, circa 1900. Classic inset hardwood bill. Two piece hollow body and glass eyes. 12" long.See Sold Price
Sold2024CANVASBACK DRAKE, R. JOHNSTONEARLY CANVASBACK DRAKE by Ralph Johnston, Detroit, MI, circa 1940s. Working paint and good structural condition. In-use wear and paint flaking to body. Check the length of underside. Solid constructioSee Sold Price
Sold2024BLUEBILL DRAKE, F. PLICHTABLUEBILL DRAKE by Fred Plichta, Detroit, MI. Working paint and good structural condition with in-use wear. Lightly hit by shot. Retain rigging and weight. Overall length is approximately 15 inches. 15See Sold Price
Sold2016Bluebill Drake by Mason Decoy Factory of Detroit, MI,Bluebill Drake by Mason Decoy Factory of Detroit, MI, Solid Body, Combination of Original and Repaint, Replaced Neck FillerSee Sold Price
Sold2017VERY EARLY AND RARE BLUEBILL DRAKE by George Warin,VERY EARLY AND RARE BLUEBILL DRAKE by George Warin, Toronto, Ont., circa 1880. Very good original paint with some in-use touch up. Very good structural condition with some very minor rubs to bill edgeSee Sold Price
Sold2017FINE CANVASBACK DRAKE by the Mason Decoy Co., Detroit,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. RetainSee Sold Price
Sold2023RARE BLUEBILL DRAKE, J. MCLOUGHLINRARE BLUEBILL DRAKE by John McLoughlin, Bordentown, NJ, circa 1930s. Excellent original paint and structural condition. Paint exhibits a nice mellow patina with paint stippling to back. Hollow construSee Sold Price
Sold2023OVERSIZED CANVASBACK DRAKE, MASONCANVASBACK DRAKE by the Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, MI, circa 1920s. Oversized model in working paint with some original possibly remaining. Good structural condition. Head appears to have been re-gSee Sold Price
Sold2021Redhead Drake by Ben SchmidtRedhead drake by Ben Schmidt, (1884-1968). of Centerline, MI. An fine early example by Michigan's revered decoy maker. In excellent original condition with minimal wear.See Sold Price
Sold2021MALLARD DRAKE, MASON DECOY CO.EARLY MALLARD DRAKE by the Mason Decoy Co., Detroit, MI, circa 1900. Very good original paint with some rubs and 3-inch sliver of paint missing from right side. Some filler missing from neck. StandardSee Sold Price
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