Outstanding preening bluewing teal, Jim Schmiedlin, Bradfordwoods, Pennsylvania.

Outstanding preening bluewing teal, Jim Schmiedlin, Bradfordwoods, Pennsylvania. Hollow carved in side-preening pose with wing slightly raised. Elongated tail is turned as it would be when preening. E

Preening goldeneye, Jim Schmiedlin, Bradfordwoods, Pennsylvania. Hollow carved with relief wing carving and one raised wingtip. Signed and dated 1985, "JAS" branded in underside. 14.25" long.

Important back preening wood duck drake, Jim Schmiedlin, Bradfordwoods, Pennsylvania. This is the finest back preening wood duck Jim ever produced. Two piece hollow body with carved feathers, wingtips

Decorative hooded merganser, Jim Schmiedlin, Bradfordwoods, Pennsylvania. Tucked and slightly turned head. Raised, crossed wingtips and detailed feather carving. Signed and dated 1981 on underside. Me

Surf scoter, Jim Schmiedlin, Bradfordwoods, Pennsylvania. "JAS" branded on underside. Also has Jim's Reward for Return label on underside. Hollow carved with slightly turned head and relief wing carvi

Hooded merganser drake, Jim Schmiedlin, Bradfordwoods, Pennsylvania. Signed, dated 1984, and branded "JAS" on underside. Hollow carved with turned head. Extended, slightly carved wingtips and carved t

Bradfordwoods, PA, glass eyes, hollow bodies, strong original paint with excellent detail, both have light flaking, drake is in preening position, makers brand & hunting documintation on bottom, dated

VERY FINE BLUE WING TEAL DRAKE by William Gibian, Onancock, VA. Outstanding original paint and condition. Carved with preening bill. Raised carved wing tips and detailed painted feather work. Appears

EXTREMELY RARE BLUE WING TEAL DRAKE by Caleb Ridgway Marter, Burlington, NJ. (1893-1977), circa 1930's. This decoy is outstanding in all respects and is in unused condition. Raised, relief-carved wing

PAIR OF BLUE WING TEAL by George Strunk, Glendora, NJ. Preening pair in excellent original paint and condition. Both hollow. Deep relief-carved wings with raised tips and cupped carved tails. Nice det

RARE AND FINE PAIR OF BLUE WING TEAL by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Pt. Pleasant, NJ. Outstanding original paint and structural condition. Special order cat's eye speculum and relief-carved wing sep

Bluewing teal, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan. Hollow carved premier grade. Hillman collection ink stamp on underside. Measures 12" long.

Desirable pair of bluewing teal, Evans Decoy Factory, Ladysmith, Wisconsin, 1st quarter 20th century. Drake retains Evans stamp on underside. Both have scratch painting and very light gunning wear. 14

Head wiggles slightly at neck seat. 12" long. Provenance: PROVENANCE: Private Connecticut collection.

Nice Jim Schmiedlin Pintail Duck Decoy. Fully signed on the underside and dated January 1982. 18" long 7" high and 5 1/4" wide. Very good condition overall.

Bluewing teal, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. Early challenge grade with upswept bill carving. Loy Harrell Jr. ink stamp on the underside. Measures 11.5" long. Notes

Nice Jim Schmiedlin Widgeon Duck Decoy. Fully signed on the underside and dated April 1982. Measures 15" long, 6" tall and 5 1/4" wide. Very good condition overall.

Nice Jim Schmiedlin Gadwall Duck Decoy. Fully signed on the underside and dated January 1982. Measures 14" long, 6 1/2" tall and 5 1/2" wide. Very good condition overall.

Strong bluewing teal drake, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1900. Rare slightly turned head. Good feather painting. 12" long.

Finely made pair of bluewing teal, William Cranmer, Beach Haven, New Jersey. Signed and dated 1950. Slightly turned head and fine feather paint detail. Hollow carved. Both are signed, dated, and stamp

Bluewing teal drake, Harold Haertel, Dundee, Illinois. Signed and dated 1962. Just under 12" long. Good feather paint detail. Provenance Kirby Roberts collection.

Pair of bluewing teal, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. Standard grade tack eye model. Each with an 'A' branded in the back. Measure 12" long. Notes: Decoy

Hollow swimming bluewing teal drake, Joe Wooster, Buckeye Lake, Ohio. Signed and dated 1974. Extended, raised crossed wingtips. 13" long.

Hollow carved with relief wing and raised wingtips. "McNair" carved on the underside. Measures 12.75"  long. Provenance: Mark and Ann Terry collection.