Ben Schmidt Pr of Redhead Duck Decoys

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

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

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)

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 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

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

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

A Pair of St. Clair Flats Red Head Decoys. Mid 20th Century. Original worn paint, repair to the one head. 14" long. ESTIMATE $100-200

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

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

Dunville, ONT, glass eyes, hollow bodies, worn original paint, shot marks, paint flaking & moderate gunning wear on both, drake has tail chip, 14"L, est. 400 - 600

East Tawas, MI, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, heads are slightly turned, makers brand on bottom, the Pete Konwinski Collection, 14.5"L, est. 250 - 450

Parsons Island, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, good original paint with a few minor rubs, the Pete Konwinski Collection, 16"L, est. 200 - 400

East Tawas, MI, glass eyes, hollow bodies, excellent original paint, nice form with heads being slightly left, makers brand & signature on bottom, Gary Ebel Collection, 14"L, est. 300 - 500

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

1 large oversized canvasback drake by unknown Michigan carver, 1 Frank Schmidt redhead drake in combo paint, 2 canvasback drake by unknown Michigan carver, working paint, sizes range 16"L - 20"L, est.

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

A St. Clair Flats Bob-Tail Red Head Duck Decoy. Original worn paint, moderate to heavy wear. 14" long. ESTIMATE $100-200

A St. Clair Flats Hollow Body Red Head Duck Decoy. Old repaint, chipping to tail, alligatored worn surface. 12 1/2" long. ESTIMATE $50-100