Exceptional Swimming Merganser Decoy

A 17 1/4 inch Challenge Grade Merganser Hen by Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924), Detroit, MI. Exhibits a solid body with glass eyes, incised bill detail, and a rare species to find in such good conditi

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

Exceptional Swimming Mallard Drake By An Unknown maker A 19 ¾ inch decoy with a downward turned head and a fan tail. Original paint with wear, tip of bill is missing with chip on underside. Prove

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

A gorgeous Tony Bendig hand carved merganser. This is clearly a piece of exceptional quality, and has been signed and dated by Tony Bendig in 2003. Dimensions:

10 1/4" Duck decoy carver from Potsdam, NY.

Decoy, Cape Cod MA, Glass Eyes, Solid Body, Original Paint with Antiqued Patina, Swimming Position, Nice Form, 21"L, Est. Market Determined

Bloomington, IL, 1 redbreasted merganser drake & 1 scoter, both have glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint, in swimming position, makers brand & signed on bottom, John Treutelaar Collecti

Preening merganser folk art decoy. Northeastern United States, circa 1920. Combination of old working paint and original paint. Over-paint removed from areas of the head. Inspected under UV light. Ple

Swimming merganser hen, probably Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Head is extended and slightly turned. Glass eyes. 19" long.

Red-Breasted Merganser Barnegat Bay, NJ, c. 1900 17 in. long A hollow sheldrake with a long wooden crest. Mix of original and old working paint with gunning wear. Old nail in cracked neck. Replaced bi

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

Red-Breasted Merganser Gilbert Rafuse (b. 1908) Chester Basin, Nova Scotia, Canada, c. 1980 18 in. long A drake merganser with a leather crest and slight wing carving behind the breast. Rafuse was a c

Early 20th century. Carved wood with original paint and leather fringe crest. Minor edge loss, neck and wing have repairs. 17.25"l.

Rare Red-Breasted Merganser Charles Morey Lewis (1878-1949) Nantucket, MA, c. 1900 17 3/4 in. long A merganser with "C. M. Lewis" branded on the underside. Lewis is also known for his lightship basket

Item: Merganser Decoy Date: Early 20thc Dimensions: 18 ½” long x 5 ¼” high x 7” deep Additional Information: Folky carved and painted merganser duck decoy Please note that this lot has a confi

C 1920, basswood, New England, dry original paint. Carved from a single piece, simple graphic form with carved wing detail. Bottom drilled for use as stickup decoy. Dimensions: 4 1/2"H X 11"W X 3 1/2"

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.

New Jersey, mid 20th century. Signed and dated 1959. Red breasted mergancer with original paint and glass eyes (internal cracks).16.25"l.

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

Carved and painted hooded Merganser decoy marked "Chet Hatch Salisbury Ma," 13 inches long.

Hooded merganser decoy by Darwin Lovett, Back Bay, Virginia, with metal tail, 7"h x 16"w

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