Tom Taber Blue Bill Duck Decoy

1984-35 season. 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 x 7 inches

1 preening black duck by Myrl Smith, original paint, 1 mallard drake by Tom Martindale of Ontario, original paint, makers brand on bottom, 1 bluebill hen by unknown with swing weight & 1 canvasback dr

Relief carving to tail and wing, repainted, possibly Canadian / Quebec.L: approx. 14".Provenance: the estate of John Long, highly regarded Virginia antiques dealer and collector.

glass eyes, signed, 14 1/2" long....Tom Taber was born and raised in Michigan into a family of sportsmen along the great Michigan flyways. At an early age he was introduced to the sport of duck huntin

Blue bill duck decoy, base stamped RCW. appears to retain original paint. Minor paint chips, shot marks on beak, otherwise very good condition.

1991-1992 Special Edition; hand painted wooden carved water bird figure of a Mottled duck. Brass Ducks Unlimited Special Edition plaque on the underside. Artist signed. Artist: Tom Taber Issued: 1991-

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14"L

SIGNED TOM TABER DUCK DECOY Signed Tom Taber duck decoy. Measures 14" long, 5" wide, and 7" tall. 

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Probably New Jersey, repainted.L: approx. 14".Provenance: the estate of John Long, highly regarded Virginia antiques dealer and collector.

Canadian Blue Bill Duck Decoy - Unknown Carver

Tom Taber Duck Decoy

13" long X 6" high. MEG IMPORTANT: Before bidding, please read the terms and conditions. When you registered for the auction you agreed to these terms and will be required to comply with them.

Identified by Ron Kobli of Decoy & Wildlife Gallery, Frenchtown, NJ. 15.5 long x 5.5h inches.

ANTIQUE WOODEN BLUE BILL DUCK DECOY

Antique Blue Bill Duck Decoy, Old Mason, Tack Eye

with a repaired bill

Weedsport, NY. Original body and head in good condition. Repainted.

Monroe, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, both appear to be old working paint, some gunning wear & age cracks, both have light damage to tip of bill, drake is branded HY DAHLKA on bottom, 12"L, est. 500 -

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.

Ogdensburg, NY.

Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, solid bodies, strong original paint, heads are turned slightly right, drake has small chip on left edge of bill with a few minor paint rubs, hen has a few shot marks & a few

with tack eyes. Alex Bay, NY.