Oversize Scoter Decoy, Augustus "Gus" Aaron Wilson

"Viking Rig" Scoter Augustus Aaron "Gus" Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1890 17 1/2 in. long Wilsons of this form have been dubbed the "Viking Rig" due to their distinctly high heads that l

White-Winged Scoter Augustus Aaron "Gus" Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1930 16 in. long A classic Wilson sea duck with a slightly turned and tucked head. Original paint with moderate wear.

Rare Swimming Black Duck Augustus Aaron "Gus" Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1920 18 1/4 in. long This swimming black duck features not only a reaching and turned head, but also rare plumag

Black Duck Augustus Aaron "Gus" Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1930 17 in. long A classic Wilson black duck with raised wings and an inset head. Original paint with moderate gunning wear, i

Gull Augustus "Gus" Aaron Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1920 17 1/2 in. long A rare, life-size, standing gull carving by this important Maine decoy and folk art carver. The bird exhibits a

Monhegan Style Scoter by Gus Wilson of Portland Maine. Slightly turned inlet head. Chip on one side of tail, numerous cracks to body and paint loss. *Sold in 1992 at Gary Guyette and Frank Schmidt Auc

Scoter, Gus Wilson, South Portland, Maine, 2nd quarter 20th century. Slightly forward head pose with carved eyes and inlayed neck seat. Slight relief wing carving. Measures 15.75" long. Notes: Decoy

Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938) Accord, MA, c. 1890 18 in. long 11 1/2 in. wide A massive hollow scoter decoy used at Cohasset. A collector inscription on the bottom board calls this an “Oversize Stor

Hand painted wooden red breasted merganser drake duck decoy is styled after Gus Wilson of Maine and features glass eyes, original pull, and is signed on the bottom by the talented Oregon carver R.W. S

Carved from the solid, the decoy with applied head, square base, nicely carved simplistic wings and tail in older untouched surface. An oval plug appears beneath the tail. During the carving of the de

GUS WILSON EIDER HEN DECOYPortland, Maine, Early 20th CenturyLength 18.5".

Gus Wilson Mallard Drake

VERY RARE MINIATURE SURF SCOTER by Thomas Wilson, Ipswich, MA, (1863-1940). Excellent original paint and condition. Rare floating decoy model with painted speculums and white head crest. Retains black

Accord, MA, glass eyes, self bailing hollow body, old working paint with gunning wear & shot marks, a few age cracks, great form, 18.5"L, est. 500 - 800

Possibly unique crow, Gus Wilson, South Portland, Maine. Split wingtips with drop tail, all of which are carved. Wilson's typical metal feet. 10" tall x 15" long. Provenance Dr. John Dinan collection.

RARE A. ELMER CROWELL WHITE-WINGED SCOTER DECOYEast Harwich, Massachusetts, 1862-1952Early 20th Century. Tack eyes. Ex Collection Cap Vinal.Length 17î.

Self Bailing, Hollow Body, Rare, Shot Scar to Left Side of Head, Appears to be Combination of Original & Old Working Paint showing Light areas of wear. 18.5"L, Est. Market Determined

Carver, Early, Tack Eyes, Oversized Hollow Body, age crack in left side of neck, Great Form, Old Working Paint, Rope Line Tie & rear Loop, Inleatted Weight, 15"L x 9"T, Est. Market Determined

Hollow New England white-winged scoter decoy, by unknown maker. This is one of the most interesting and purpose-carved Coots. The extremely long inlet head and attention to detail, such as the carved

Self-bailing white-winged scoter decoy by JOSEPH W. LINCOLN (American, Accord, Massachusetts, 1859-1938), from a Harry V. Long rig, with the ''H.V. Long'' brand on the bottom board. Has some light wea

Canvas white-winged scoter decoy attributed to CAPTAIN CLARENCE BAILEY (American, Kingston, Massachusetts, 1882-1952). This oversized scoter has a stretched canvas over frame body which is copper-tack

American, early 20th century, Ira Hudson (1873-1949) Bluebill carved wood decoy, c. 1920s, Chincoteague, 13 in., tack eyes rusted out, minor loss to top of head at nail, lacking most original paint, s

VERY RARE MINIATURE WHITE WINGED SCOTER by Thomas Wilson, Ipswich, MA, (1863-1940). Excellent original paint and condition. White painted speculums. Head with detailed carved nostrils and painted deta

An unusual antique hand-carved duck decoy out of a cast of six. Has a somewhat stylized head, glass eyes and it has its original paint, possible carved by August "Gus" Moak. It measures 17"l x 8"h x 6