BUFFLEHEAD DRAKE, T. KILBOURNE

FINE BUFFLEHEAD DRAKE by Thomas Kilbourne, Wilmington, DE. Excellent original paint and condition. Fine painted feather work to back. Subtle paint dappling to sides. High-head model with head turned s

Early miniature bufflehead drake, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts, circa 1900. "Bufflehead" written on underside of base in pencil. Very simple and effective dry brush painting. 2.5" long.

Gibraltar, MI, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint, highly detailed feather carving, crossed wingtips, head is turned slightly right, makers signature & dated 1977 on bottom, 10"L, est.

HISTORIC BUFFLEHEAD DRAKE by Lloyd Johnson, Bay Head, NJ. Good original paint and condition. Areas of sap bleed to head and tail. A true gunning decoy with relief-carved wings and wing tips. Broad flu

VERY FINE BUFFLEHEAD DRAKE by Lloyd Johnson, Bay Head, NJ, (1910-1965). Very good original paint and structural condition. Some minor crazing to breast. Hollow bottom board construction. Carved in a s

OUTSTANDING BUFFLEHEAD DRAKE by John Lawrence. Near-mint original paint and condition. Competition model with deep relief-carved wings and partially raised right wing. Retains oversized keel. Signed b

* Full size preening bufflehead drake, Larry Tawes. Mounted on elaborate base.

Tom Shumate carved wood duck decoy, Bufflehead Drake, 1980. Signed and dated on base "Thomas G. Shumate 1980-". Measures 11" long x 4.5" tall and 5" wide. Condition: good, no signs of damages, see ima

Nicely carved wing and tail feathers. 5 1/2 x 12 1/4 x 5 inches

A 7 inch resting Bufflehead drake by Rand Gleason, (b. 1933), Cohasset, MA, signed on the bottom of the base. An exceptional Bufflehead carving. Original paint and condition.

VERY RARE MINIATURE BUFFLEHEAD DRAKE by Thomas Wilson, Ipswich, MA. Excellent original paint and condition. Some very minor shrinkage to black area on back and underside of tail. Head carved in an ale

Somers Point, New Jersey, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with some light gunning wear and light rubs, nice form with snuggle head, makers brand CW & dated 1960 on bottom, 11.5"L, est. 200 - 4

BUFFLEHEAD DRAKE possibly by Harry V. Shourds, Tuckerton, NJ. Restored paint and condition. Hollow construction. Retains inlet weight. 100-200

VERY FINE BUFFLEHEAD DRAKE by George Strunk, Glendora, NJ. Excellent original paint and unused condition. Hollow construction. Painted feather detail to sides and wing tips. Fluted tail carving. Retai

Valleyfield, Quebec, glass eyes, solid body, mint original paint, relief carved & crossed wing tips, excellent form with low head position, comes with 1st place ribbon from Prairie Canada Carving Comp

An 11 inch decoy, carved in the style of Joe Lincoln by Martin D. Collins (b. 1960), Wareham and Bridgewater, MA. Signed with the maker's brand and retains a rig or collector's brand. Original paint,

MARTY COLLINS BUFFLEHEAD DRAKE DECOYWareham, Massachusetts, 20th CenturyIn preening form, its wing raised. Branded on underside.Length 10”.

Canadian. 1838-1912. Hollow body. Signed 3 times to underside, "D. WARD" (x2) and "A.S. WARD". 10.5 x 4.75 x 4.5". Paint exhibits minor losses, mostly from top of head and back. CODE:DCOY

Chincoteague, VA, tack eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear, light damage to top of head, Steve Weller Collection, 13"L, est. 200 - 400

BUFFLEHEAD DRAKE by Charlie "Pete" Pitman, Trenton, NJ. Good original paint and structural condition with some minor paint flaking and shrinkage. Hollow construction. Carved wing tips and fluted tail

RARE EARLY BUFFLEHEAD DRAKE by Hurley Conklin, Manahawkin, NJ. Good original paint with some sap bleed to breast area. Very good structural condition. Hollow construction. Carved wing tips. Head turne

BUFFLEHEAD DRAKE attributed to Ken Anger. Very good weathered paint with relief- carved wings, carved feathers and broad tail. Good structural condition. Bottom weight removed. “HHC” painted on bo

FLYING BUFFLEHEAD DRAKE by Jamie Hand, Cape May Courthouse, NJ. Excellent original paint and condition. Outstretched wings and neck. Scratch feather painting on wing tops. Signed and branded J P HAND

EARLY BUFFLEHEAD DRAKE by John McLoughlin, Bordentown, NJ. Excellent original paint and unused condition. Fine example of this maker's gunning decoys. Signed and dated 1940 on bottom.