Early Ben Schmidt Black Duck Decoy

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

1 redhead drake by Ben, center hollowed body, restored paint, 1 bluebill drake, solid body, working paint, 1 early Ben mallard drake, solid body, old working paint that has been taken down & 1 redhead

Three early Black Duck decoys. The decoy with the slightly turned head has carved wing detail and is hollow carved. Paint appears original on all birds. L range 14" - 16". Please refer to link for h i

Early Black Duck Charles Birch (1867-1956) Willis Wharf, VA, c. 1890 17 in. long An exceptionally early black duck with scratch paint and pegged hollow construction. Old paint with heavy gunning wear,

A Ben Schmidt Mallard Duck Decoy. Ben Schmidt (St. Clair Flats) decoy with old paint. Minor wear. 17 1/2" long. ESTIMATE $200-300

Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, detailed feather stamping, age crack in back, some wear, 18.5"L, est. 200 - 400

by unknown east coast carver, solid body, old working paint with some gunning wear, a few small chips on tail, decoy is attached to wooden stand, ex Updike Collection, "in possession of Davis family f

by Unknown East Coast Carver, solid body, great form in preening position, old working paint with gunning wear and a few shot marks, James Scribner Brunswick Maine written on bottom, 15"L, est. Market

glass eyes, mounted on wood plinth bases. Taller is 12 inches high.

Centerline, MI, both have glass eyes, bluebill drake is center hollowed body, combination of mostly original paint with some enhancements to white on sides & speculums, canvasback hen is solid body, o

with great original paint, 14 1/2 inches.

BEN SCHMIDT WORKING DUCK DECOY L 14":Iron weight. Repainted. Not signed. Purchased from Ben Schmidt. For a high resolution photo CLICK HERE

Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, mint dry original paint, highly detailed feather carving, appears to be in unused condition, an excellent example, 18"L, est. 1,500 - 2,500

Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear, large chip on left side of bill, removeable head, wood knot in back, hard to find early example, 22"L, est. 600 - 900

Centerline, MI, glass eyes, center hollowed body, mostly original paint with some hunter touchup, bill repair, the Pete Konwinski Collection, 16"L, est. 250 - 450

Woodville, NY

Early period Herter Black Duck Decoy with a turned head. This is one of the rare very early cloth covered decoys with the printed feather patterns. In very good original condition. Provenance: Sears f

Late 1800's. From the Estate of Andy Reese - Western NY Collector

Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, good original paint with some areas of flaking & wear, a few age cracks, good working examples, 15"L, est. 400 - 700

Centerline, MI, both have glass eyes, drake has solid body, appears to be original paint with some hunter touchup to bill & hen is center hollowed, mostly original paint with touchups on sides, both h

Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, mostly original paint with some gunning wear & shot marks, drake has hairline crack in bill, Dr. Paul A. Johnsgard Collection, 17"L, est. 300 - 500

EARLY BLACK DUCK by Jack Sweet, Decoys Unlimited, Erie, PA. Excellent original scratch feather paint with fine detailed feather work. Relief-carved wings. Full keel. Strong stencil

Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968) Centerline, MI, c. 1930 21 in. long A grand black duck with excellent textured feathering and a thin paddle tail. Original paint with even gunning wear and faint age line

Gananoque, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint with light wear, excellent form, a few light paint rubs, overall nice example, 17"L, est. Market Determined