Wasmuth Files, Decoys

This exemplary early c1910 flying Canada goose with superb wet on wet paint by Elmer Crowell pre-dates the use of the rectangular brand. This is a very deep-bodied large wall hanging masterpiece. Made

An 11 inch hen and a 12 inch drake Bufflehead pair by Steve Ward (1895-1976) and Lem Ward (1896-1984), from Crisfield, Maryland. They exhibit slightly turned heads with carved bill detail, classic for

A 17 1/4 inch Challenge Grade Merganser Hen by Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924), Detroit, MI. Exhibits a solid body with glass eyes, incised bill detail, and a rare species to find in such good conditi

A 22 1/2 inch goose decoy made for the Pequaw Honk Club by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, MA. Crowell's oval signature brand is on the bottom as are couple partial "Pequaw Hunt Club" bran

A 4 1/2 inch majestic shorebird carving by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, MA. Signed with the Maker's rectangular stamp. Original paint and condition with minor wear.

A 3 1/2 inch alert Killdeer shorebird carving by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, MA. Signed with an early round Crowell ink stamp. Original paint with minor wear to the bill.

A 3 1/2 inch inquisitive shorebird carving by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, MA. Signed with an early round Crowell "Maker" ink stamp. Original paint with minor wear to the bill.X collect

Gus Wilson Mallard Drake

Humpback model bluebill drake by Stevens Brothers, Weedsport, NY. some working repaint with original paint struck by a few shot. head is loose. from the Sommers Headly collection.

A 3 1/2 inch miniature duck carving by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), E. Harwich, MA, signed with his rectangular stamp on the bottom. In original paint and condition.

A 6 1/4 inch pair of miniature mallards by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, MA. The feeding drake is paired with a content hen and is signed with the maker's rectangular stamp. In original

A 3 1/4 inch inquisitive shorebird carving by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, MA. Signed by the maker with his rectangular stamp on the bottom of the base. Original paint and condition wit

A rare and early pair of 4 inch miniature wood ducks by George H. Boyd (1873-1941), Seabrook, NH. In original paint with expected craquelure, the hen has a crack in the neck and both have minor wear d

A 15 1/2 inch, American Factory decoy, with a Wm. Mackey Collection stamp, glass eyes, and a turned body and head. Original paint with wear, some flaking and patina, a tight crack in neck filler, and

Ward Brothers Swimming Canada Goose Ward Brothers, Lemuel (1895-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976), Crisfield, MD A 25 ¾ inch decoy with glass eyes and superb carved bill detail, signed (later) &#8220

A 4 1/2 inch miniature black duck by Ralph Laurie of Hingham, MA. Upright pose with an elongated tail. Fine original paint with painted feather detail. Mounted on a round, sand-covered wooden base. Sp

A 3 3/4 inch miniature carving by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), E. Harwich, MA, signed with his signature rectangular stamp. In fine original paint and condition.

Oil on canvas of a Ruffed Grouse in Flight, sight 16 x 20 inches, signature plaque on a 22 x 26 inch gold leaf frame. Minor chip to top edge of frame. Provenance: Copley Fine Art Auctions,

Bluebird #164 by Jess Blackstone (1909-1988) from the late Howard Waddell Collection. Blackstone lived in Melrose, MA and moved to New Hampshire in the late 1930s, when he became a member of the Leagu

Black Throated Green Warbler #12 by Jess Blackstone (1909-1988) from the late Howard Waddell Collection. Blackstone lived in Melrose, MA and moved to New Hampshire in the late 1930s, when he became a

Self-bailer white winged scoter by Joseph Lincoln (1859 - 1938) Accord, MA . Original paint with light in use wear. Recent Find in a Cape Cod home

A 6 inch miniature duck carving by Crowell, East Harwich, MA, Very early c1915-1918, unsigned, maker identified on bottom of base. In fine original paint and condition.

New Jersey Black Duck Attributed to Taylor Johnson (1863-1929), Point Pleasant, NJ A 17 ½ inch hollow black duck with no eyes, a rectangular applied lead weight attached with copper nails .and a

Rare Miniature Killdeer #33 by Jess Blackstone (1909-1988) from the late Howard Waddell Collection. Blackstone lived in Melrose, MA and moved to New Hampshire in the late 1930s, when he became a membe