Sold2018Early Roothead Shorebird DecoyEarly Roothead Shorebird Decoy 4-3/8" x 9-1/2" x 1-5/8". In house US Fedex ground shipping available for $40See Sold Price
Sold2021Root Head Shorebird from Long IslandRARE Long Island root head shorebird Decoy A 9 ¾ inch decoy, with a swivel head. Very old surface with ancient old paint worn to the wood in places with rubs. Provenance: Pintauro CollectionSee Sold Price
Sold2020Early Folk Art Root Head DecoyEarly root head decoy in original paint. Probably 19th century. Chip to tail. L29" H 16-3/4" W 10-1/4".See Sold Price
Sold2018Eric Miller. Root Head Decoy.Eric Miller. Root Head Construction Decoy. c. 1950's. St. Eleanons, Prince Edward Island. Carved and painted wood. Excellent condition. 30"long x 12"h x 7"w. Est. $300-500. Ship:$85See Sold Price
Sold2022AMERICAN ROOT HEAD DECOY.Reputedly from North Carolina, early 20th century. Primitive carved duck with traces of original paint. 6.5"H. 7"l.See Sold Price
Sold2022Two folk art hand carved root head decoysTwo folk art hand carved root head decoys with weighted bottoms and traces of original paint, probably late 19th to early 20th century. Both in good condition. The largest measures 6 1/2"H x 8 1/2"L.See Sold Price
Sold2023Burt Melchon Root Head Shore Bird Figure on Round BaseA hand carved wood shore bird figure having root head, painted in black and white having painted eyes with one metal leg on round wood base. Ink signed illegibly, possibly 'Burt Melchon', and dated 19See Sold Price
Sold2021Root Head "Coot" DecoyThis root head decoy, probably a Coot, retains its original lead weight and great painted surface, with occasional accents of white paint to give him a more "live" appeal. He has a great aged and weatSee Sold Price
Sold2024Two Shorebirds, by David Rhodes, One by Dave O'Neal of OcracokeTwo 9 inch Sandpiper decoys by David Rhodes (1933-2019), Absecon, NJ, signed by the maker on the underside of the birds and an early 10 inch high-head shorebird decoy, exhibiting classic form attributSee Sold Price
Sold2022Antique North Carolina Root Head Goose DecoyCirca 1900, likely Coastal NC. The decoy having a carved two piece attached to the body consisted of a single piece of wood and with some shrinkage consistent with age and use. The piece has a nice olSee Sold Price
Sold2017NC Root Head Brant Decoy.NC Root Head Brant Decoy. c. 1910. Carved and painted wood. Wear to head, otherwise good condition. 12” x 8”. Est. $200-400. Ship: $45See Sold Price
Sold2020Antique Root Head Wooden Duck DecoyTitle: Antique Root Head Wooden Duck Decoy Date/Period: early 20th century Material: wood Dimensions: 8" x 5" x 4" Additional Information: Eastern Coastal Root Head Duck Decoy, found in North CarolinaSee Sold Price
Sold2020Weller Pottery Handled JugWeller Pottery Handled Jug. Together with a wood root head coot decoy, a Greek pottery jug and a copper mounted pottery bowl. Used condition, damage to Greek Jug. Weller Size: 6 1/2"h Provenance: PropSee Sold Price
Sold2019Brandt Decoy, Root Head, Origin Unknow, 17" x 25" withBrandt Decoy, Root Head, Origin Unknow, 17" x 25" with PostSee Sold Price
Sold2023Canada goose by the Rayner FamilyRare hollow cork root head Canada goose decoy by the Rayner Family, Hampton Bays, Long Island, New York. The body is made of three pieces of natural cork which are hollowed and pegged together. The wiSee Sold Price
Sold2023Root head brandt or Canada gooseRoot head brandt or Canada goose decoy, maker unknown, believed to be from Cape Cod. The decoy is carved from a single piece of 6'' wood with attached root head. The bottom has a brand, ''Bristol __''See Sold Price
Sold2023Three DecoysThree duck decoys. Including a root head goose and two black ducks. American. Early 20th century. Goose H 11" W 15" D 6". Duck H 6-3/4" W 17-1/2" D 5-7/8". Duck H 7-3/4" W 6-1/8" D 6-5/8". Condition:See Sold Price
Sold2018FOUR “TEACUP” MINIATURE DECOYS consisting of twoFOUR “TEACUP” MINIATURE DECOYS consisting of two root-head geese, a root head swan, and a flamingo. Two with signatures.See Sold Price
Sold2022Pair of Folky CootsFrom the first half of the 20th century, two folk art carved coot decoys with heads/necks made from roots. They have worn black paint and measure approximately 6" and 8" long. Each has a metal weightSee Sold Price
Sold2020Antique Southern Wire & Canvas Root Head SawnCirca 1900, Coastal North Carolina. Decoy having a very natural form head with original canvas over wire back. Surface is an older repaint. H13 1/2" L29" Sold from the collection of a Carolina gentlemSee Sold Price
Sold2023Shorebird DecoyA 12 1/2 inch shorebird decoy, unsigned. Displays tack eyes, a slightly up-turned bill and good form. Old paint with wear, mostly on the front half of the head. Provenance: A Nantucket CollectionSee Sold Price
Sold2024Chincoteague, Virginia sickle bill curlew shorebird decoyEarly to mid 20th century. Old, probably original, paint. Bill restored or replaced, see close-up photos of associated touch-up to front of head. Appx. 9" long, 11 3/4" tall with stand. Surface loss tSee Sold Price
Sold2018Carved & Painted Black Duck Decoyby Bud Coppedge, Virginia Beach, Virginia. Having a root head on a carved and painted body and impressed "BC" at the bottom. L10"See Sold Price
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