James T. Holly (1855-1935), Havre de Grace, Maryland.

Three Antique Duck Decoys , canvasback duck, c. 1910, by James Holly (1855-1935), Havre de Grace, Maryland; a redhead drake, 1972, signed by Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Maryland; and another, lo

JOHN "DADDY" HOLLY (HAVRE DE GRACE, MARYLAND, 1818-1892), ATTRIBUTED, CARVED AND PAINTED CANVASBACK DRAKE DECOY, finely crafted solid-body form with sculptural neck and head, original rigging and lead

Wonderful old Canvasback drake attributed to James Holly, Havre de Grace, MD. Ca. 1940's. This wonderful bid shows old in-use repair by James Holly, solid body, original weight and tie eye intact. The

BLUEBILL DRAKE attributed to James Holly, Havre de Grace, MD, circa 1900. Very old working paint showing flaking and some paint loss. Structurally fair. Retains bottom strip weight, ring and staple

Holly Family (MD), CanvasbackHavre de Grace, Maryland, circa 1910, carved and painted wood. Length 15 in. Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

Havre de Grace, MD, 1 has painted eyes, 1 has glass eyes, both have solid bodies, combination of original & old working paint, significant gunning wear, neck crack, "MJM" on bottom of one, Steve Welle

Early swan decoy, Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Maryland. Signed and dated 1946 on underside. Retains weighted swing keel, also retains Richard Oliver auction sticker from a sale dated November 11

Large cork body booting swan, Harry Jobes, Havre de Grace, Maryland. Cork body with plywood bottom board. Recessed hole in back for box of shotgun shells. Measures 34" long. Provenance: Charlie Hunter

Pair of Havre de Grace, Maryland goose decoys attributed to Captain Isaac Jobes, one with repaired neck, lengths 24" each

FOUR JOEY JOBES DECOYSHavre de Grace, Maryland, ContemporarySigned and dated on undersides "Joey Jobes 1990".Lengths approx. 14.5".

PAIR OF PATRICK VINCENT SHOVELER DECOYSHavre de Grace, Maryland, Dated 1987Signed and dated on undersides.Lengths 17".

Painted and Carved Chesapeake Swan Decoy Madison R. Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Maryland, 1960s Height 17 1/2 inches, width 31 1/2 inches, depth 10 inches. C

Havre de Grace, Maryland, ca. 1920s. Working canvasback hen decoy with original paint. Some wear. 16"l. Ex Dave Clawson Collection.

first quarter 20th century, three Upper Bay examples comprising: Dick Hipple (Havre de Grace, Maryland), 8-3/4 x 15-1/2 x 6-1/4 in.; August Heinefield (Rock Hall, Maryland), 8-3/4 x 15-1/4 x 6-3/4 in.

Excellent pintail drake, Robert McGaw, Havre de Grace, Maryland, 2nd quarter 20th century. High head decorative model. 18" long.

Madison Mitchell (MD, 1901-1993), Pair of Black DucksHavre de Grace, Maryland, circa 1940s, carved and painted wood, one decoy is signed "R. Madison Mitchell Havre de Grace, MD 1945." Length 17 in. ea

Havre de Grace, Maryland, mid 20th century. Drake: overall length 6 inches, tight crack in neck, missing felt from base. Hen: overall length 6 inches, marked on felt.

Madison Mitchell (MD, 1901-1993), Snow GooseHavre de Grace, Maryland, signed R. Madison Mitchell 1984 and signed Bill Collins 1984; Bill Collins apprenticed under to Madison and this bird was probably

(Havre de Grace, Maryland), uncommon sleeping form, strong paint throughout, deft carving detail on head and bill, signed and dated on base "R. Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Maryland, 1965," 7-1/2

Madison Mitchell (MD, 1901-1993), CanvasbackHavre de Grace, Maryland, circa 1940, carved and painted wood. Length 15 in. Known as the dean of the Havre de Grace school of carvers, he has influenced ma

Harry Jobes (MD, 1936-2019), Snow Goose DecoyHavre de Grace, Maryland, carved and painted wood, signed "Harry Jobes Maker 1981" to underside. Length: 21 in. Private Collection, Virginia Additional hig

Lot of 2 Canvas Back Decoys 1. Canvas back (F) by R. Madison Mitchell Havre De Grace Maryland. L: 16" W: 6" 2. Canvas back (M) by R. Madison Mitchell Havre De Grace Maryland. L: 16" W: 6" Both have pa

Madison Mitchell (MD, 1901-1993), Snow Goose Havre de Grace, Maryland, circa 1984, carved and painted wood, signed R. Madison Mitchell 1984 and Bill Collins 1984. Length 21.5 in. Madison Mitchell made

Paul Gibson (MD, 1902-1984), WidgeonHavre de Grace, Maryland, circa 1940s, carved and painted wood. Length 14 in. Gibson was born into the Havre de Grace waterfowling community and learned his skills