Tom Chambers Redhead Drake Duck Decoy

Redhead Drake Duck Decoy by Tom Humberstone of New York, Solid Body, Original Paint

Redhead drake, Tom Chambers, Toronto, Ontario, circa 1900. Hollow carved with .25" bottom board. Measures 16" long. Notes: Decoy

Smiths Falls, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with nice combing on back & sides, a few shot marks & light gunning wear, head is slightly loose, 1 of only 2 known, see Nichol's Decoy book b

Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with subtle combing on back & sides, excellent form, light gunning wear with some shot marks, light paint wear to edge of tail & bill, 15"L, est.

Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, rare low head, hollow body, combination of original & old working paint with gunning wear & shot marks, age crack in bill, branded ELP on bottom, hard to find i

Detroit, MI, oversized challenge grade, possibly a Back Bay or Atlantic model, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint, a few shot marks, tight age crack on right side of body & wood knot in back, l

Alex Bay, NY. From the Estate of Andy Reese - Western NY Collector

Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid body, worn original paint with some touchup to neck filler, nice early sloped breast, a few shot marks & gunning wear, 14.5"L, est. 400 - 600

Detroit, MI, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint with nice detail on back, some areas of paint loss & wear, 2 chips on edge of tail, head is turned slightly right, 13.5"L, est. 400 - 700

Centerline MI, Glass eyes, Solid Body, Strong Original Paint, Branded J.H on Bottom, A Few Shot Marks Otherwise Nearly Perfect, 15"L, Est. 600-800

Hamilton, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with some flaking & wear, detailed combing on back & sides, wood knot on tail, 13"L, est. 200 - 400

Algonac, MI, Glass Eyes, Appears to Be Schramm Working Paint with Coat of Varnish, Great Form and Lg Keel, 16"L x 10"T, Rob Beck Collection, Est. 400-600

Algonac, MI, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original & working paint with gunning wear, some age cracks in neck, 15"L, est. 200 - 400

Washburn, IL, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint with a few small rubs, highly detailed feather carving, crossed wingtips, small chip on right edge of tail, makers brand, signed & dated 198

Detroit, MI, tack eyes, solid body, combination of some original paint, touchup on back & neck, head is turned right, age crack in neck & some touchup to head, branded HAY on bottom, 14.5"L, est. 200

by unknown carver, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear, a few shot marks, puppy chew to tip of bill, age crack in neck, tail chip, nice form, 15"L, est. Market Determined

Paul Gibson Canvasback Redhead Drake Duck Decoy - feathered paint strokes, painted gold eyes, signed in pencil on underside, Paul Gibson, Flats, 1902 - 1984, round hook attached to underside, 15 1/2"

Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, working paint with some gunning wear & shot marks, age crack on right side of neck, head is turned left, 15.5"L, est. 150 - 250

Standard Grade, Glass Eyes, Solid Body, Original Paint w/light wear, 14"L, Est. Market Determined

Michigan Carver, Tack Eyes, Hollow Body, Old Working Paint, Low Head, 13.5 "L, Est. 200-400

1 by Ken Kirby, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, 14"L & 1 by unknown Ontario carver, working paint with some gunning wear & shot marks, 15"L, est. 150 - 300

by Ontario carvers, 1 has combination of original & working paint & 1 other restored paint by Ray Shalk, both have glass eyes, hollow bodies, John Treutelaar Collection, 14"L, est. 200 - 400

"Clary" E.K Shaw Burlington, Ontario Redhead Drake Duck Decoy. circa 193013 1/2". The Dr. Gregory Zemenick Collection.

Redhead Canadian Drake Duck Decoy - gold glass eyes, 20" L. Sporadic paint flaking, probably old repaint, underside with broken off area - see photos.