BLACK DUCK by L. Rhodes Truex, Atlantic City, NJ, (1860

BLACK DUCK by L. Rhodes Truex, Atlantic City, NJ, (1860 - 1934). Classic model retaining original paint showing in-use wear. Hollow construction. Full-bodied decoy carved in an alert position. Retains

Rhodes Truex (NJ, 1860-1934), Black DuckAtlantic City, New Jersey, circa 1920, carved and painted wood, inletted weight. Length 17 in. Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlit

BLACK DUCK by Rhodes Truex, Atlantic City, NJ, circa 1900. Good working paint and very good condition. Scratch feather paint to back. See “New Jersey Decoys” by H. Fleckenstein, Jr., pages 59- 60

EARLY BLACK DUCK by Rhodes Truex, Atlantic City, NJ, circa 1920s. Working paint and good structural condition with gunning wear, consistent with age. Some loss to tail edges, top of head and bill tip.

BLACK DUCK by Rhodes Truex, Atlantic City, NJ. Very old working paint and good structural condition with working repairs to neck and bill. 75-125

BLACK DUCK by Levi Rhodes Truex, Atlantic City, NJ. Old working paint and very good structural condition. Hairline check at mid-neck. Hollow construction. Some paint wear to bill tip. Retains inlet we

GOLDENEYE HEN by Rhodes Truex, Atlantic City, NJ, (1860-1934). Very good working paint with areas of original paint. Very good structural condition. Hollow construction. Carved eyes and nostril detail

GOLDENEYE DRAKE by Rhodes Truex, Atlantic City, NJ (1860-1924). Old working paint with areas of original remaining. Very good structural condition. Hollow construction. Carved and painted eye detail.

VERY FINE YELLOWLEG by Levi Rhodes Truex, Atlantic City, NJ. Very good original paint with some in-use scuffs. Very good structural condition with original bill professionally re-attached. Retains one

VERY EARLY MERGANSER HEN by Rhodes Truex, Atlantic City, NJ, circa1920’s. Old working paint and good structural condition consistent with age. Small chip from left side of tail. Hollow. Retains inle

BLACK DUCK by John Bowen, Atlantic City, NJ, circa early 1900’s. Original paint showing in-use wear. Hollow construction. Carved in a low-head position. Dowel construction with diamond shaped inlet

FINE BLACK DUCK by H.M. Shourds, Ocean City, NJ, circa 1920. Very good original and condition with some minor shot scarring to head area. Hollow construction. Fine scratch feather paint to back and si

BLACK DUCK by Harry M. Shourds, Ocean City, NJ, circa 1920. Very old working paint and very good structural condition. Old repair at midneck. Lightly struck by shot. Inlet weight stamped N. See “New

RARE SWIMMING BLACK DUCK by Harry M. Shourds, Ocean City, NJ, (1890-1943). Stained natural wood finish and very good structural condition. Hollow construction. Glass eyes a later addition. Retains inl

BLACK DUCK by Harry V. Shourds, Ocean City, NJ. Excellent restored condition. Fine detailed scratch feather paint. Hollow construction. Retains inlet weight. WGG branded on bottom. 300-500

EARLY BLACK DUCK by Harry M. Shourds, Ocean City, NJ, circa 1900. Working paint and good structural condition. Open neck crack and old repair line to back. Tight seam visible. Hollow construction. Ret

EARLY BLACK DUCK by Harry M. Shourds, Ocean City, NJ, (1890-1943). Fine restored condition. Hollow construction. Chip to tail tip. Full-bodied carving with scratch-feather paint overall. Dapple paint

BLACK DUCK by Harry M. Shourds, Ocean City, NJ. Early flocked paint and good structural condition with in-use wear. Hollow construction. Retains tack eyes, inlet weight and screw eye. From the Tom Yaw

EARLY BLACK DUCK by Harry M. Shourds, Ocean City, NJ. Weathered original scratch feather paint with some areas of touch up. Some minor anchor cord wrap marks to back and sides. Very good structural co

EARLY BLACK DUCK by Harry M. Shourds, Ocean City, NJ, circa 1900. Old working paint with preservative. Good structural condition. Lightly hit by shot. Old repair to neck. Hollow construction. Branded

Black Duck Harry M. Shourds (1890-1943) Ocean City, NJ, c. 1920 15 3/4 in. long Restored.

VERY EARLY BLACK DUCK attributed to Harry .M. Shourds, Ocean City, NJ.Very good paint, possibly the original. Good structural condition. Repair to bill and some shot scarring to face. Retains tack eye

EARLY BLACK DUCK attributed to Harry M. Shourds, Ocean City, NJ. Very old working paint and good structural condition. Hollow construction. Inlet weight. Small areas of wood showing. 300-400

BLACK DUCK by Lloyd Parker, Parkertown, NJ. Very good restored paint and condition. Hollow construction. Scratch-feather paint overall. Ice groove carving to back. Retains glass eyes, inlet weight and