Capt Percy Smith (Shadyside MD) Bluebill Decoy

PERCY SMITH (SHADYSIDE, MARYLAND) FOLK ART CARVED AND PAINTED BLUEBILL DECOY, solid-body form with painted eyes, old, probably original, lead weight and leather rigging to underside, probably later "P

Wilf Smith Bluebill Hollow Decoy - Circa 1915

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

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

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

PAIR OF ROBERT MCGAW (HAVRE DE GRACE, MD, 1879-1958), ATTRIBUTED, BLUEBILL DECOYS, hen and drake, painted eyes, each retaining original weights, hen branded "Lutz" to underside of base, drake retainin

Bluebill Hen Capt. John C. Schweikart (1870-1954) Detroit and Strawberry Island, MI, c. 1920 16 in. long A hollow diver from this renowned Michigan maker. As found in early gunning paint. Provenance:

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

Long-Tailed Drake Capt. Abe Smith Freeport, NY, c. 1890 12 in. long A rare diver drake with a clean and stylish paint similar to that of Joseph Lincoln. Carved by a Long Island oyster house owner, a r

WARD BROTHERS BLUEBILL DECOY Crisfield, Maryland, 20th Century Signed and dated on base "1936 L.T. Ward Crisfield. Md Lem Ward". Length 15".

A hand carved wood Bluebill decoy by known waterfowl artist, William Veasey (1932-2022) of Elkton, MD. Glass eyes. Measures 14" long. *notes- Paint in excellent condition.

Pair of Bluebill Decoys Paul Gibson (1902-1985) Havre de Grace, MD, c. 1950 13 1/2 in. long Original paint with heavy gunning wear. Provenance: Ruly Carpenter Rig and Estate Size 13 1/2 in. long C

A 15 inch Merganser decoy by Capt. Gerald B. Smith (1905-1994), Marblehead, MA. This merganser decoy exhibits exceptional form and is one of the finest of his decoys. Years ago, Capt. Gerry was at the

20th century. 1) Miniature drake golden eye by "Capt. Jim Urie Rock Hall, MD". 2) Merganser miniature decoy pressed with "DB" and signed "Dan ? 1995". 3) Bufflehead decoy by "L. Tyler Canbridge, MD".

Madison Mitchell Pair of Bluebill Duck Decoys, Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid bodies, strong original paint with light gunning wear, heads are turned slightly right, overall in very good cond

R. Madison Mitchell 1978 Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy. Havre De Grace, MD, scribed signature & dated 1978 on bottom, 14-1/2"l.

attributed to Noah Sterling of Crisfield, MD, carved in the style of the Ward Bros. Fat Jaw Model, glass eyes missing 1, solid body, worn original paint, age cracks in body, gunning wear, 14"L, est. M

Smiths Falls, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint, nice detailed carving, makers brand on bottom, 15"L, est. 400 - 700

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

Vintage Painted Wooden Decoy by Capt. Vernon Bryant, Perryville, MD, mid-20th c., an elegant form with glass eyes, metal maker's plaque affixed to base, 15" high, 33" x 11".

EARLY BLUEBILL DRAKE by Capt. Harry Jobes, Aberdeen, MD. Very good original paint and unused condition. Head turned slightly left. Retains keel weight and rigging staple. Very fine painted feather wor

A 22 inch swallowing Red-Breasted Merganser drake decoy attributed to Capt. Vernon Bryant, Perryville, MD, signed with a branded "C" in the bottom. Original paint with minor wear.

Havre de Gras, MD. Late 20th, early 21st century. 1-2) Canvasback drake and hen pair of decoys. 3-4) Bluebill drake and hen pair of decoys. 5-6) Ruddy duck drake and hen pair of decoys. 7) Golden eye