Seymour Smith (1878-1947) Duck Decoy Seneca Lake

From the collection of noted Decoy Collector Roy Japp. Exceptional example of Seymour Smiths work. Two pin nails to the back of the neck and a crack indicating an old neck repair. Measures: 14"

Rig of 14 Redhead duck decoys by Seymour "Putt" Smith. Great Lakes. Circa 1920. Please refer to this link for high-res images https://www.dropbox.com/sh/oji1d5p72s95hpm/AABsqs50W3fcBkWK7i4bOABla?dl=0

(lot of 6) Painted wood duck decoys: including a Lake Seneca type Mason canvasback drake; a Canadian goose by P. Mountjoy; Arthur Fizer, Galt, CA, the largest 19"l, Provenance: Menlo Park Estate

A Seneca Lake NY Canvasback duck decoy in original paint with carved beak, signed in pencil on base which appear to be John Burroughs - 1910 (see photo). Two shot marks in head, else very good conditi

Detroit, MI, Seneca Lake premier grade, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original paint with some enhancement, age crack in back, bill has been reset with some touchup, branded AHK on bottom, 16

Detroit, MI, premier grade, Seneca Lake, glass eyes, solid bodies, restored paint, light gunning wear, drake's head is slightly loose, John Treutelaar Collection, 17"L, est. 300 - 500

Rig of 12 decoys by Seymour "Putt" Smith. Great Lakes. Circa 1920. Please refer to this link for high-res images https://www.dropbox.com/sh/i8x8j75fa0qf3k6/AAA-aC-eGHWxiZnfHpciew_ta?dl=0

Black Duck Daniel Lake Leeds (1852-1922) Pleasantville, NJ, c. 1885 16 in. long Hollowed from the top, this decoy bears shoe-button glass eyes and is stamped "F.E. Thissell" on the bottom. The "Thisse

Neat old decoy. Tag states that is was found near Pyramid Lake Nevada in the 1930s. Neat old root duck decoy. 10 7/8" long.

Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 17 in. long A nice pair of high-head canvasbacks. Original paint with gunning wear, a few age lines in necks and heads. Drake has two spots of touc

An unusual 19th C. oval finger box with shaped fingers 12.5 inches L x 4 inches high, along with an early paint decorated duck decoy 15.5 inches long sign Bolton

Back Bay, Virginia (1876-1947). Brilliant early surface with fine lines and marked at the underside. Also marked with the seal of Bob Timberlake as this was once a part of his collection. L13 5/8"

Prior Lake, MN/Hayward, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint with excellent detail, head is turned slightly right, makers brand on bottom, 16.5"L, est. 600 - 900

Smiths Falls, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with nice combing on back & sides, a few shot marks & light gunning wear, head is slightly loose, 1 of only 2 known, see Nichol's Decoy book b

Prior Lake, MN/Hayward, WI, glass eyes, hollow bodies, good original paint with very light gunning wear, relief carved wingtips, drake's tip of tail is slightly blunted, branded JDC on bottom, 17"L, e

Smiths Falls, ONT, glass eyes, hollow bodies, mint original paint with excellent detail & combing, wonderful form with drake in swimming position, hen's head is turned right, makers signature & dated

Charles François Daubigny Oil on canvas Artist: Charles François Daubigny (1817-1878)Title: Country scene with lake and ducks.Measures: 100 x 75 cmBiography: Charles Daubigny was born in Par

ASSORTED ENGRAVED GLASS WINES, LOT OF TWO, comprising a colorless Bohemian example depicting a dog in chase of a duck on a lake scene, and a cranberry twist example with floral decoration. Various mak

A Lake St. Clair Canvasback decoy by Frederick Alexander Dolson (1868-1947), Kent County, having a classic sloped head and humped back, hot branded on the bottom with a stylized "F.A.D.". A label on t

Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original & old working paint, bill repair, some flaking & gunning wear, overall a nice working example & extremely hard to find in a

Lem Ward Pintail Drake Duck Decoy, 1930

Large spearing decoy, Lake Chautauqua, New York, circa 1900. Tack eyes with metal fins. Gray and white paint. This extraordinary fish measures 18" long.

DUCK DECOY 7"H X 13 1/2"L

Ringnecked Duck Joel D. Barber (1876-1952) Wilton, CT, c. 1920 15 in. long A rare species of decoy by this legendary decoy collector with carved bill detail, glass eyes, and a streamlined body with co