Very rare canvasback hen, Bob McGaw, Havre de Grace, Maryland, circa 1929

CANVASBACK HEN by Bob McGaw, Havre de Grace, MD. Very fine paint attributed to Lem Ward. Very good structural condition. Keel weight. Stamped SGH twice on bottom

Dr. John Carriere, Seven Miniature DecoysHavre de Grace, Maryland, circa 1990s, carved and painted wood, Length 7 in. each Very well composed miniature decoys carved in the manner of Bob McGaw. Addit

Havre 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.

Madison 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 ma

Holly Family (MD), CanvasbackHavre de Grace, Maryland, circa 1910, carved and painted wood. Length 15 in. Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

RARE CANVASBACK HEN by R. Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, MD. Excellent original paint and unused condition. Exceptional carving to bill. This decoy is an example Mr. Mitchell's "Christmas Decoy" mo

Havre de Grace, Maryland, ca. 1920s. Working canvasback hen decoy with original paint. Some wear. 16"l. Ex Dave Clawson Collection.

EARLY PAIR OF CANVASBACKS by R. Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, MD, circa 1939. Dry original paint and good structural condition with in-use wear. Hen with puppy chew to bill tip; drake with check t

WIDGEON DRAKE by Bob McGaw, Havre de Grace, MD. Pintail repainted as widgeon. Old working paint and good structural condition. Retains weight

NICE BLUEBILL DRAKE by Bob McGaw, Havre de Grace, MD. Early carving in very weathered working paint, with some possibly original. Very good structural condition. Unusual tack eyes. Retains dogbone wei

Excellent pintail drake, Robert McGaw, Havre de Grace, Maryland, 2nd quarter 20th century. High head decorative model. 18" long.

Madison 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. ea

Madison 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 made

Paul 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 skills

Paul Gibson (MD, 1902-1984), CanvasbackHavre de Grace, Maryland, a very early example of his work, branded HL, 1946. Length 15.5 in. Gibson hand chopped decoys until he purchased a lathe from Madison

Jim Pierce Carved Duck Decoy, Havre De Grace, Maryland, signed and stamped, together with a Duck Decoy signed by Charles & Bob Jobes, Havre De Grace, Maryland. Used condition, wear/worn; largest measu

R. Madison Mitchell 1954 Canvasback Hen Duck Decoy. Havre De Grace, MD, scribed signature & dated 1954 on bottom, 15-1/2"l.

EARLY CANVASBACK HEN by Will Heverin, Havre de Grace, MD. Very old working paint. Structurally very good. Retains weight ring and staple

VERY EARLY CANVASBACK HEN by Will Heverin, Havre de Grace, MD. Weathered paint, some of which may be original. Retains bottom weight, ring and staple. Typical crack in lower neck

FINE CANVASBACK HEN by Pat Vincenti, Havre de Grace, MD. High-head model in excellent original paint and unused condition. Painted feathers and painted wing tips. Detailed bill carving. Retains keel w

RARE CANVASBACK DRAKE by Will Heverin, Havre de Grace, MD. Working paint by Charlie Joiner, Chestertown, MD. From the Eddie Robinson rig. Also branded RW. Excellent condition

CANVASBACK HEN by R. Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, MD. Excellent original paint and unused condition. Fine bar paint across back. Head turned slightly right. Retains keel weight, ring and staple.

FINE AND RARE CANVASBACK DRAKE by R. Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, MD. Very old working paint and very good structural condition. Retains weight and rigging. Old gunner's tag with notation: "Paul.

R. Madison Mitchell Mallard Hen Decoy. Signed and dated 1952. (Havre de Grace, Maryland, 1901-1993). Owner's brand "R.W.S.". Life-size decoy, painted in natural colors. 7-1/4"h. x 16"l. Condition: Goo