Bluebill

Exceptional unused 1936 model bluebill drake, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland. Very bold original paint with heavy stippling on back and sides. Head is turned 45 degrees to one side. 14.5" long. VL

Lynn Bogue Hunt (1878-1960) Bluebill Shooting signed "Lynn Bogue Hunt" lower right oil on canvas, 24 by 32 in. Lynn Bogue Hunt was born in rural Honeoye Falls, New York, into a family that ran a small

A near perfect example of a bluebill drake, George Stevens, Weedsport, New York, 3rd-4th quarter 19th century. "GW Stevens Standard Decoys" stenciled on underside. Head swivels as it should. Excellent

Bradfordwoods, PA, glass eyes, hollow bodies, strong original paint with excellent detail, both have light flaking, drake is in preening position, makers brand & hunting documintation on bottom, dated

Rare low head model bluebill hen, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan. Premier grade. 14.5" long. Literature: "Mason Factory Decoys," Russ Goldberger and Alan Haid.

Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, rare low head special order, solid body, appears to be original paint which has possibly been taken down with some touchups, chip in bill, crazed surface, som

Nathaniel "Nate" Quillen (1839-1908) Rockwood, MI, c. 1890 A tucked-head model with an "LST" brand on the thin bottom board. Quillen was a well-respected punter, or guide, at the prestigious Pointe Mo

VERY FINE BLUEBILL DRAKE by Eugene Birdsall, Barnegat, NJ, circa 1890. Very good original paint with very little wear. Very good structural condition. Hollow construction. Retains original pad weight

FINE BLUEBILL DRAKE by Bob White, Tullytown, PA. Excellent original paint and condition. Hollow construction. Deep wing separation, carved wing tips and fluted tail carving. Back with fine comb painti

Bluebill hen, Chauncey Wheeler, Alexandria Bay, New York 1st quarter 20th century. Typical eye groove carving. Measures 16.25" long. Provenance: Preston Lowe collection. Notes: Decoy

WARD BROTHERS BLUEBILL DECOY Crisfield, Maryland, 20th Century Signed and dated on base "1936 L.T. Ward Crisfield. Md Lem Ward". Length 15".

Rare bluebill drake, George Sibley, Michigan, circa 1900. Classic inset hardwood bill. Two piece hollow body and glass eyes. 12" long.

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.

VERY RARE BLUEBILL DRAKE by Howard Bacon, Sr., Delanco, NJ, circa 1935. Very good original paint and condition. Some minor in-use wear and scarring and minor shot scarring. Snug-head model with fine d

Rockwood, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, combination of original & working paint with gunning wear, shot marks, age cracks, each have small tail chips & age cracks in necks, 1 is branded W.O. Hall on b

Weedsport, NY. Original body and head in good condition. Repainted.

Detroit, MI, rare special order low head premier grade, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of worn original & old working paint with some shot marks & even gunning wear, hard to find in any conditio

Mammoth-Grade Bluebill Pair Evans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932) Ladysmith, WI, c. 1930 16 in. long Both bear the Evans stamp and the drake has a two-piece hollow body. Mostly original with some repaint a

Clark C. Madara (1883-1953) Pitman, NJ, c. 1920 13 1/2 in. long A rare hollow bluebill by one of New Jersey's finest makers, exhibiting a thin neck, full cheeks, and a refined tail. The underside is s

Miniature Bluebill Pair The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1948 7 in. long A miniature pair of bluebill carvings with balsa bodies and slightly turned heads

VERY EARLY AND RARE BLUEBILL DRAKE by George Warin, Toronto, Ont., circa 1880. Very good original paint with some in-use touch up. Very good structural condition with some very minor rubs to bill edge

Miniature Bluebill A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 3 in. long A miniature bluebill with Crowell's circular “MAKER” ink stamp and species inscription on the underside. Origin

Standard-Grade Bluebill Pair Evans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932) Ladysmith, WI, c. 1920 14 1/2 in. long Both hollow decoys bear an Evans ink stamp. Original paint with heavy gunning wear, cracks and some

EARLY BLUEBILL DRAKE by Doug Jester, Chincoteague, VA. Excellent original paint and unused condition. Swirl feather paint to back. Painted speculum detail. Detailed bill carving and painted eyes. Reta