H. H. ACKERMAN AND BEN SCHMIDT DUCK DECOYS

Pair of Bluebill Drake Duck Decoys by H.H. Ackerman of Lincoln Park, MI, Solid Bodies, Combination of Original and Working Overpaint

1 preening canvasback drake by H.H. Ackerman, 15"L & 1 mallard drake by unknown, 1 mallard drake by unknown Mississippi river carver, painted eyes, hollow body, combination of original & old working p

Ben Schmidt Mallard Drake. Old hunter repaint, hollow, keel removed, 1940's, Centerline, Michigan. 15"L x 7"W x 8.5"H

Ben Schmidt Mallard Drake. Some original paint, hollow body with bottom board, 1940's, Centerline, Michigan 17"L x 6"W x 7"H

(Lot of 3) Duck decoys: the first, inscribed F.C.O.C. on the base and the third with an auction label for Guyette and Schmidt, the largest 7"h x 16"w

(Lot of 3) Duck decoys: one with auction label for Guyette and Schmidt, the largest 7.5"h x 18"w

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

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

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

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

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

Antique Hand Carved and Hand Painted Circa 1930's Duck Decoy Hollow Redhead Hen by Ben Schmidt, Detroit, Michigan. 8 inches x 15 inches (#41)

Michigan, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint, drake has nice combing detail on back, hen has highly detailed feather stamping, excellent form carved in the style of Ben Schmidt, hen's

1 Ben Schmidt redhead drake, Centerline, MI, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original & working paint with some gunning wear & a few shot marks, 14"L & 1 canvasback drake attr to Dave Hodgman,

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

1 Ben Schmidt redhead hen, 1 canvasback hen by east coast carver, branded CARTER on bottom, 1 bluebill drake & 1 hen by unknown carvers, all are combination of original & working paint, some with wear

1 with turned head attributed to Danny Scriven & 1 attributed to Ben Schmidt, Centerline, MI, both have glass eyes, solid bodies, old working paint, the Pete Konwinski Collection, 16"L, est. 150 - 300

Ben Schmidt, Michigan, 16"L. Condition: Fair, Age Crack in Body.

Carved Robert Hugman (Irving, Texas) duck decoy, dated 5/2/(?)3, numbered 1/3, Mason Challenge Grade Merganser drake 6"h x 16"w x 5"d Robert Hugman Jr., (21st. C., TX), son of Robert H. H. Hugman (1

Black duck decoy signed “Capt. H.R. Jobes” 6”h.x15”l., together with a coot decoy by Jim Pierce.