1) UNSIGNED MADISON MITCHELL BLUE BILL DRAKE DECOY. Blue Bill Drake decoy produced by Madison Mitchell. Decoy is unsigned, measuring approx. 14 1/2" in length, and exhibits a partially remaining label on the underside that reads "ill Hollow/ Havre de Grade Mar". Paint consisting of black, white, and gray plumage, with a distinctive blue bill. CONDITION: decoy retains the majority of its painted exterior, with some apparent touch up paint, and with paint exhibiting cracking overall, with a small chip on the right side. Tail exhibits a chip on the right side, which has been painted over. (02-25972/MLW). 2) MALLARD DRAKE DECOY. Mallard drake decoy crafted by R. Madison Mitchell in 1928 in Havre de Grace, MD. Research indicates that Mitchell started his decoy carving career in 1926, this example being appearing to have been made just two years later. The decoy measures approx. 17", and features brown, white, gray, green, and black plumage, with a yellow beak and painted yellow eyes. Underside of decoy is marked with an apparent "3" on the left side of the lead ballast weight and steel anchor ring, with faintly etched text on the right appearing to read "R. Madison Mitchell/ Havre de grade md/ 1928" (much of the text is rather crudely etched, with some characters possibly being misinterpreted). CONDITION: decoy retains the majority of its apparent original painted exterior, showing some superficial handling marks, some small spots of wear (most notably along edges of bill and tail), as well as some scattered cracking. Upper left side of decoy exhibits a notable impression. Mitchell enjoyed a long career, having crafted decoys from 1926-1984, making this a notably early example of his work. (02-25973/MLW). 3) BLACK DUCK DECOY. Black duck decoy crafted by R. Madison Mitchell in 1972. Decoy measures approx.17" in length and features gray, green, and white plumage, with a green bill. Underside features a lead weight and brass ring, and is carved "R. Madison Mitchell/ 1972". CONDITION: decoy retains the vast majority of its original painted exterior, exhibiting a few spots of light wear. Paint along the neck has cracked. Top of the head exhibits what appears to be a loose knot, having slightly raised and with the paint having cracked around the extrusion. (02-25982/MLW). ALL NON-GUN. $250-400.