Sold2022Three Duck DecoysThree Antique Duck Decoys , canvasback duck, c. 1910, by James Holly (1855-1935), Havre de Grace, Maryland; a redhead drake, 1972, signed by Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Maryland; and another, loSee Sold Price
Sold2018JOHN "DADDY" HOLLY (HAVRE DE GRACE, MARYLAND,JOHN "DADDY" HOLLY (HAVRE DE GRACE, MARYLAND, 1818-1892), ATTRIBUTED, CARVED AND PAINTED CANVASBACK DRAKE DECOY, finely crafted solid-body form with sculptural neck and head, original rigging and leadSee Sold Price
Sold2017Canvasback drakeWonderful old Canvasback drake attributed to James Holly, Havre de Grace, MD. Ca. 1940's. This wonderful bid shows old in-use repair by James Holly, solid body, original weight and tie eye intact. TheSee Sold Price
Sold2016BLUEBILL DRAKE attributed to James Holly, Havre deBLUEBILL DRAKE attributed to James Holly, Havre de Grace, MD, circa 1900. Very old working paint showing flaking and some paint loss. Structurally fair. Retains bottom strip weight, ring and stapleSee Sold Price
Sold2022Holly Family (MD), CanvasbackHolly Family (MD), CanvasbackHavre de Grace, Maryland, circa 1910, carved and painted wood. Length 15 in. Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.comSee Sold Price
Sold20232 James Holly Canvasback Drake Duck DecoysHavre de Grace, MD, 1 has painted eyes, 1 has glass eyes, both have solid bodies, combination of original & old working paint, significant gunning wear, neck crack, "MJM" on bottom of one, Steve WelleSee Sold Price
Sold2022Early swan decoy, Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Maryland.Early swan decoy, Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Maryland. Signed and dated 1946 on underside. Retains weighted swing keel, also retains Richard Oliver auction sticker from a sale dated November 11See Sold Price
Sold2022Large cork body booting swan, Harry Jobes, Havre de Grace, Maryland.Large cork body booting swan, Harry Jobes, Havre de Grace, Maryland. Cork body with plywood bottom board. Recessed hole in back for box of shotgun shells. Measures 34" long. Provenance: Charlie HunterSee Sold Price
Sold2022Havre de Grace, Maryland Goose DecoysPair of Havre de Grace, Maryland goose decoys attributed to Captain Isaac Jobes, one with repaired neck, lengths 24" eachSee Sold Price
Sold2024FOUR JOEY JOBES DECOYS Havre de Grace, Maryland, Contemporary Lengths approx. 14.5".FOUR JOEY JOBES DECOYSHavre de Grace, Maryland, ContemporarySigned and dated on undersides "Joey Jobes 1990".Lengths approx. 14.5".See Sold Price
Sold2024PAIR OF PATRICK VINCENT SHOVELER DECOYS Havre de Grace, Maryland, Dated 1987 Lengths 17".PAIR OF PATRICK VINCENT SHOVELER DECOYSHavre de Grace, Maryland, Dated 1987Signed and dated on undersides.Lengths 17".See Sold Price
Sold2021Painted and Carved Chesapeake Swan Decoy Madison R.Painted and Carved Chesapeake Swan Decoy Madison R. Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Maryland, 1960s Height 17 1/2 inches, width 31 1/2 inches, depth 10 inches. CSee Sold Price
Sold2022CANVASBACK DECOY BY SAM BARNES.Havre de Grace, Maryland, ca. 1920s. Working canvasback hen decoy with original paint. Some wear. 16"l. Ex Dave Clawson Collection.See Sold Price
Sold2024Three Early Canvasback Drake Decoysfirst quarter 20th century, three Upper Bay examples comprising: Dick Hipple (Havre de Grace, Maryland), 8-3/4 x 15-1/2 x 6-1/4 in.; August Heinefield (Rock Hall, Maryland), 8-3/4 x 15-1/4 x 6-3/4 in.See Sold Price
Sold2021Excellent pintail drake, Robert McGaw, Havre de Grace,Excellent pintail drake, Robert McGaw, Havre de Grace, Maryland, 2nd quarter 20th century. High head decorative model. 18" long.See Sold Price
Sold2022Madison Mitchell (MD, 1901-1993), Pair of Black DucksMadison Mitchell (MD, 1901-1993), Pair of Black DucksHavre de Grace, Maryland, circa 1940s, carved and painted wood, one decoy is signed "R. Madison Mitchell Havre de Grace, MD 1945." Length 17 in. eaSee Sold Price
Sold2024Robert 'Bob' McGaw miniature bluebill duck decoy carvingsHavre de Grace, Maryland, mid 20th century. Drake: overall length 6 inches, tight crack in neck, missing felt from base. Hen: overall length 6 inches, marked on felt.See Sold Price
Sold2022Madison Mitchell (MD, 1901-1993), Snow GooseMadison Mitchell (MD, 1901-1993), Snow GooseHavre de Grace, Maryland, signed R. Madison Mitchell 1984 and signed Bill Collins 1984; Bill Collins apprenticed under to Madison and this bird was probablySee Sold Price
Sold2024Madison Mitchell Sleeping Canvasback Drake(Havre de Grace, Maryland), uncommon sleeping form, strong paint throughout, deft carving detail on head and bill, signed and dated on base "R. Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Maryland, 1965," 7-1/2See Sold Price
Sold2022Madison Mitchell (MD, 1901-1993), CanvasbackMadison Mitchell (MD, 1901-1993), CanvasbackHavre de Grace, Maryland, circa 1940, carved and painted wood. Length 15 in. Known as the dean of the Havre de Grace school of carvers, he has influenced maSee Sold Price
Sold2023Harry Jobes (MD, 1936-2019), Snow Goose DecoyHarry Jobes (MD, 1936-2019), Snow Goose DecoyHavre de Grace, Maryland, carved and painted wood, signed "Harry Jobes Maker 1981" to underside. Length: 21 in. Private Collection, Virginia Additional higSee Sold Price
Sold2015Lot of 2 Canvas Back DecoysLot of 2 Canvas Back Decoys 1. Canvas back (F) by R. Madison Mitchell Havre De Grace Maryland. L: 16" W: 6" 2. Canvas back (M) by R. Madison Mitchell Havre De Grace Maryland. L: 16" W: 6" Both have paSee Sold Price
Sold2022Madison Mitchell (MD, 1901-1993), Snow GooseMadison Mitchell (MD, 1901-1993), Snow Goose Havre de Grace, Maryland, circa 1984, carved and painted wood, signed R. Madison Mitchell 1984 and Bill Collins 1984. Length 21.5 in. Madison Mitchell madeSee Sold Price
Sold2024Paul Gibson (MD, 1902-1984), WidgeonPaul Gibson (MD, 1902-1984), WidgeonHavre de Grace, Maryland, circa 1940s, carved and painted wood. Length 14 in. Gibson was born into the Havre de Grace waterfowling community and learned his skillsSee Sold Price