1920's VL & A Charles Perdew duck call

VL&A Duck Call Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963) Henry, IL, c. 1930 6 in. long The side of this hand-carved, checkered-teardrop call bears an incised "VL&A." Formed in early 1891, the Von Lengerke & Antoi

Henry, IL, original condition with some wear, original German Silver reed, 5"L, est. 400 - 600

Henry, IL, original condition with some wear, original German Silver reed, 5.5"L, est. 400 - 600

1st item: Turned wood and metal cedar crow call, the side with impressed mark "Chas. H. Perdew/Henry, Ill/Pat. Nov ? 1900". 5" L. Note: Charles Perdew (1874 - 1963) began making carved duck and crow c

Twentieth century. Marked "C.H. Keithsburg, Ill." 3.75".

Henry, IL, Steve Weller Collection, 5"L & 5.25"L, est. 200 - 400

Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original & working paint by Edna Perdew, some gunning wear & flaking, hunter duck repair on each side with metal support bands, original weight, note

Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original & old working paint, some flaking on right side & gunning wear, replaced weight, branded MAXSON on bottom, 15.5"L, est. 700 - 1,000

Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, repainted by Helen Hageman, light gunning wear with small amount of paint loss on edge of bill, 15.5"L, est. 600 - 900

Featured in this lot is a Charles Perdew walnut crow call from Henry, III, circa 1909. This crow call has a wonderfully and professionally crafted walnut construction that shows a barrel design with a

American (Henry Illinois), 20th century. A hand painted duck decoy by Charlie Moore copy of a Charles Henry Perdew (1874-1963), having glass eyes, painted body, original Henry...Perdew... ILL. marked

Charles Grubbs Standard Duck Call, Missing Metal Cap on Barrell and Reed and Wedge

Charles Grubb Standard Duck Call, Missing Metal Band on top of barrell, Wedge appears to be a replacement. Call is 5 1/2"

Very Rare Illinois River Duck Call Attributed to Charles Page Hatch. Little less than 6" tall. Barrel is very similar to the call listed on page 93 of Christensen's Book Duck Calls of Illinois 1863-19

For a related mallard drake carving see "Perdew: An Illinois River Tradition" by Ann Tandy Lacy, page 225. Unsigned. Drake approximately 5 3/8 inches tall to tip of raised wing, hen approximately 5 1/

American (Henry, Illinois), 20th century. A hand painted duck decoy by Charles Henry Perdew (1874-1963), having glass eyes, painted body, original Henry.Perdew. ILL. marked weight; ht. 7.5, wd. 14.75,

Circa 1920's. With iron legs on base. Unsigned. 13" x 13"

Four duck calls, various makers. A Reelfoot style call by John “Son” Cochran, which retains label on barrel. A call by Dan Crooks. Call by Haddon Perdew. And one by Oscar Quam with water l

Various makers and styles, including Faulks, F.A. Allen, Perdew etc see photos. Largest measures 5 inches.

VERY EARLY BLACK DUCK by Charles Howell, Center Moriches, NY, circa 1920. Working paint and good structural condition. Natural cork, flat bottom construction. Retains glass eyes and full keel. For add

A rare 16 1/2 inch Black Duck decoy by Edward F. Hawkes (1920-2013), Marblehead and Falmouth, MA. Signed with the maker's brand on the bottom and an incised rig ID. Exhibits its original "half a heart

Mallard drake, Charles Perdew, Henry, Illinois, 2nd quarter 20th century. Hollow carved with relief wingtips. Comb feather paint detail on body. Retains the original Perdew weight. Measures 15.5" long

Mallard drake, Charles Perdew, Henry, Illinois. Retains Perdew weight. 16.25" long. Fine combing and feather paint detail.

Mallard drake, Charles Perdew, Henry, Illinois. Retains Perdew weight. 15.75" long.