Preening Merganser decoy as is damage to tail signe

Don Keller, marked,Red-Breasted Merganser male (15.5"). Don Keller, marked and signed, preening Black Duck female (14.5") painted wood duck decoys, glass eyes, some damage to paint glaze on beak.

Preening merganser folk art decoy. Northeastern United States, circa 1920. Combination of old working paint and original paint. Over-paint removed from areas of the head. Inspected under UV light. Ple

4 DUCK DECOYS INC. BLUFFERHEAD, MERGANSER & PREENING, LARGEST 18 3/4" LOMG

Signed and dated 1971. Bradshaw did several Ward brothers competitions, and won several awards. Nicely carved and decorated decoy. Has glass eyes. Some damage to tail feather on right side. 10'' Long

A David & Pamela Brian carved and painted loon decoy, circa 1989. Damage to the beak and tail feathers. For dimensions, see photographs.

Hooded merganser decoy by Darwin Lovett, Back Bay, Virginia, with metal tail, 7"h x 16"w

Stylish Merganser decoy. Carved wood with original paint. Probably Maine, circa 1900. Condition: Minor imperfections. Crack on bottom. Chip on tail. L 16-1/2". Copy and paste this link for high-res im

AMERICAN FOLK ART CARVED AND PAINTED HOODED MERGANSER DECOY, hollow-body form with painted eye, and tail curl, with weight and rigging device. Old working repainted surface. First half 20th century. 6

Dated 1992. Carved and painted in rust, grey, black white, green and yellow worn paint. Glass eyes, broom comb and lead weight on bottom. Age cracks and chip under tail. 7.5"h. 18.5"l.

Two folky merganser decoys in original paint with inlet heads – one with chip to end of tail, otherwise both good condition. Late 19th century.

Pair of Fred Hirsch Merganser Decoys - Eastern US Shore - 1960's - Hen is 17" & Drake is 19" (Damage to Feathers & Beak)

Drake canvasback decoy by Bill Toothill - marked '83. Minor damage to tail of canvasback.

PREENING RED-BREAST MERGANSER DRAKE by Bob White, Tullytown, PA, circa early '70's. Excellent original antiqued paint and condition. Elongated tail. Retains circular inlet weight and early oval maker'

23" LONG, 12 1/2" TALL; SLIGHT DAMAGE UNDER TAIL AS PHOTOGRAPHED, INITIALLED ON BOTTOM

Large black and white carved and painted duck decoy. Yellow bill. Unmarked. Wear and paint loss. Damage to tail and head. 17.5" L x 6.5" H. Please examine all photos closely. Contact C. Biddle Auction

Circa 1960's. All original, good paint, signed on tail feather.

Illinois Valley; Length 15". Condition: Fair - Damage to Tail and Neck.

by Unknown East Coast Carver, 2piece solid body, old working paint with gunning wear, light damage to bill, primitive form, Walter Church written on bottom, 17.5"L, est. Market Determined

Bureau, IL, both have glass eyes, hollow bodies, hunter repaint, shot marks & gunning wear, original Elliston lead weights, bluebill has broken bill & tail damage, redhead has tail damage, Steve Welle

9"L trout by Mike Maxson, 8.5"L burbot by Mike Maxson & 2 trout by unknown 8.5"L, brook trout has light damage to tail, otherwise all in good condition, the Pete Konwinski Collection, est. 150 - 300

New old stock duck decoys include four mallards and two wood ducks (one has damage on tail).

Preening pintail drake, Mike Frady, New Orleans, Louisiana. Signed. 15" long. Carved primaries and secondaries. Fluted tail. Notes: Decoy

Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with touchup to neck, some gunning wear & shot marks, tail chip & light damage to left side of body, 17"L, est. 200 - 300

Smiths Falls, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear, detailed feather carving throughout back, light damage to edge of tail, head is slightly loose, 16.5"L, 350 - 550