Important pair of mallards, Ben Schmidt, Detroit,

Important mallard drake, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. Hollow carved premier grade, with relief bill carving and glass eyes. "GK Schmidt" branded twice in the under

Incised wing feather detail. Also with Schmidt's feather stamping on much of the bird. Keel was removed at some point. Mesures 17" long.

REDHEAD 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 keel

Canvasback Pair Ben Schmidt (1884-1968) Centerline, MI, c. 1930 17 in. long A hen and drake diver with thin tails. Original paint with even gunning wear. The hen is fitted with a second Schmidt head w

RARE 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 tu

Antique Hand Carved and Hand Painted Circa 1930's Duck Decoy Hollow Redhead Hen by Ben Schmidt, Detroit, Michigan. 8 inches x 15 inches (#41)

BLUEBILL 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 fu

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. R

EXTREMELY 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 crossed

Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, mint dry original paint, highly detailed feather carving, appears to be in unused condition, an excellent example, 18"L, est. 1,500 - 2,500

Ben Schmidt Mallard Drake. Old hunter repaint, hollow, keel removed, 1940's, Centerline, Michigan. 15"L x 7"W x 8.5"H

Ben Schmidt Mallard Drake. Some original paint, hollow body with bottom board, 1940's, Centerline, Michigan 17"L x 6"W x 7"H

A Ben Schmidt Mallard Duck Decoy. Ben Schmidt (St. Clair Flats) decoy with old paint. Minor wear. 17 1/2" long. ESTIMATE $200-300

Mallard Pair Frank Schmidt Centerline, MI, c. 1940 18 1/2 in. long The hen has a painted "LM" rig marking. Both carvings have incised feather detail. Original paint with even gunning wear. Very minor

Pair of exceptional canvasbacks by Ben Schmidt, (1884-1968), Centerline, MI. The hen is a 16 ½ inch decoy with subtle carved wing and feather detail. In fine original paint with a very small tail

Ben 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-reso

NICE PAIR OF MALLARDS by the Mason Decoy Co., Detroit, MI. Very good original paint and good structural condition with in-use wear. Both are Standard grade, glass eye models. Drake with good feather l

VERY FINE PAIR OF MALLARDS by the Mason Decoy Co., Detroit, MI. Standard grade, glass eye models in excellent original paint and condition. Hen with minor filler loss. Both with exceptional paint. Bot

Hollow Challenge-Grade Mallard Pair Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 16 1/4 in. long A rare pair of hollow Challenge-Grade mallards, the hen has been twice struck with a "D" brand.

Challenge-Grade Mallard Pair Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 16 3/4 in. long Original paint with gunning wear and typical touch-up and restorations. Provenance: Len Carnaghi Colle

Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1915 16 3/4 in. long A pair of mallards mounted on wooden bases with the following inscription: "Mallard / Made by Mason Decoy Factory Detroit, Mich. /

Mallard Pair J. N. Dodge Decoy Factory (1883-1893) Detroit, MI, c. 1890 16 in. long As found. Provenance: Len Carnaghi Collection

Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid bodies, hen is early pinch breast, mostly original paint with some touchup, flaking & wear, damage to left side of body, roughness to edge of tail with

1 redhead drake by Ben, center hollowed body, restored paint, 1 bluebill drake, solid body, working paint, 1 early Ben mallard drake, solid body, old working paint that has been taken down & 1 redhead