Sold2018BLACK DUCK Jess Heisler, Burlington, NJ, (1891-1943).BLACK DUCK Jess Heisler, Burlington, NJ, (1891-1943). Old working paint and sound structural condition. Three-piece hollow construction with snug head and raised wing tips. Strip weight. Stamped JH twSee Sold Price
Sold2019BLACK DUCK, J. HEISLERBLACK DUCK by Jess Heisler, Burlington, NJ. (1891-1943). Appears to be very good original paint and structural condition. Three-piece, hollow construction. Two shot marks near neck. Retains original lSee Sold Price
Sold2022BLACK DUCK, J. HEISLEREARLY BLACK DUCK by Jess Heisler, Burlington, NJ, (1891-1943). Excellent original paint and structural condition. Hollow construction. Snug-head model with painted feather work over and paint tickingSee Sold Price
Sold2019EARLY BLACK DUCK by Jess HeislerEARLY BLACK DUCK by Jess Heisler, Burlington, NJ, (1891-1943). Good working paint with in-use wear. Good structural condition, hollow construction. Raised wing tips and fluted tail. Retains pad weightSee Sold Price
Sold2018EARLY BLACK DUCK by Jess Heisler, Burlington, NJ. OldEARLY BLACK DUCK by Jess Heisler, Burlington, NJ. Old working paint and very good structural condition. Some wear to paint on head. Hollow construction. Raised carved wing tips and fluted tail. RetainSee Sold Price
Sold2024Jess Heisler Canvasback Hen Duck DecoyBurlington, NJ, tack eyes, hollow body, old working paint with gunning wear, age crack in back & bottom of decoy, bill repair by Russ Allen, Parksley, VA, 15.5"L, est. Market DeterminedSee Sold Price
Sold2024CANVASBACK HEN, J. HEISLERCANVASBACK HEN by Jess Heisler, Burlington, NJ. Very good restored paint with some in-use wear. Very good structural condition. Hollow construction. Fluted tail carving. Bill with carved nostrils andSee Sold Price
Sold2019PAIR OF CANVASBACKS by Jess HeislerPAIR OF CANVASBACKS by Jess Heisler, Burlington, NJ, circa 1920. Both in restored condition. Hollow construction. Both branded J. A. STOKE. Both retain pad weights.See Sold Price
Sold2023CANVASBACK DRAKE, J. HEISLERCANVASBACK DRAKE by Jess Heisler, Burlington, NJ, circa 1920s. Restored paint and good structural condition. Some checks to tail and breast areas. Tight separation to head at neck seat. Some paint weaSee Sold Price
Sold2018BLACK DUCK from the Burlington, NJ, area, similar toBLACK DUCK from the Burlington, NJ, area, similar to the work of Reg Marter. Good paint that appears to be original. Very good structural condition. Snug head with raised carved wings and carved fluteSee Sold Price
Sold2019BLACK DUCK, L. BORKOWSKIFINE EARLY BLACK DUCK by Leon Borkowski, Burlington, NJ. Appears to be very good original paint with some possible touch up. Very good structural condition with some minor shot marks to back. For an aSee Sold Price
Sold2020BLACK DUCK, R. SWIDERSKIBLACK DUCK by Ron Swiderski, Burlington, NJ. Original paint with some in-use wear. Very good structural condition. Three-piece hollow construction. Raised carved wing tips and etched tail carving. SnuSee Sold Price
Sold2016EARLY AND FINE BLACK DUCK by Caleb “Reg” Marter,EARLY AND FINE BLACK DUCK by Caleb “Reg” Marter, Burlington, NJ. Excellent original paint and condition. Very fine painted feathering. Snug-head position. Retains large bottom pad weight and brassSee Sold Price
Sold2023BLACK DUCK, H. KILPATRICKEARLY BLACK DUCK by Henry Kilpatrick, Barnegat, NJ, (1868-1943). Working paint with some areas of original paint remaining. Classic style in very good structural condition. Hollow construction with seSee Sold Price
Sold2024BLACK DUCK, C.R. MARTER, SR.EARLY BLACK DUCK by Caleb "Reg" Marter, Sr., Burlington, NJ. (1893-1977). Head retains original paint with in-use wear. Cork construction with some loss to wing and tail edges; otherwise, good structuSee Sold Price
Sold2024EARLY BLACK DUCK, C.R. MARTER, SR.EARLY BLACK DUCK by Caleb "Reg" Marter, Sr., Burlington, NJ. (1893-1977). Head retains original paint with in-use wear. Cork construction with some loss to wing edge; otherwise, good structural conditSee Sold Price
Sold2024BLACK DUCK, C.R. MARTER, JR.OUTSTANDING BLACK by Caleb R. Marter, Jr., Burlington, NJ. Excellent original paint and unused condition. Hollow construction. Raised carved wing tips. Detailed painted feather work to back and speculSee Sold Price
Sold2024RARE BLACK DUCK, H.M. SHOURDSRARE 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 inlSee Sold Price
Sold2022BLACK DUCK, H.M. SHOURDSEARLY 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 paintSee Sold Price
Sold2021Black Duck Decoy, Harry M. Shourds (1890-1943)Black Duck Harry M. Shourds (1890-1943) Ocean City, NJ, c. 1920 15 3/4 in. long Restored.See Sold Price
Sold2022Preening Black Duck DecoyPreening Black Duck Barnegat Bay, NJ, c. 1890 14 in. long A bold preening black duck with a hollow body. Preeners and sleepers from this region are especially rare. In old working paint with gunning wSee Sold Price
Sold2021FLYING BLACK DUCK, G. STRUNKOUTSTAND FLYING BLACK DUCK by George Strunk, Glendora, NJ. Excellent original paint and condition. Hollow construction. Detailed carved and spread wings and broad fluted tail. The head and neck with vSee Sold Price
Sold2022OVERSIZED BLACK DUCK, G. STRUNKVERY FINE BLACK DUCK by George Strunk, Glendora, NJ. Oversized model in excellent original paint and condition. Hollow construction. Snug head carving with fine detailed bill carving with bill restingSee Sold Price
Sold2024BLACK DUCK, L. PARKERBLACK 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 andSee Sold Price
Copley Fine Art AuctionsHollow Black Duck Decoy by Lloyd Parker (1859-1921), Parkertown, NJ$200(3 bids)
Copley Fine Art AuctionsOver-Size Black Duck Decoy by Nathan Rowley Horner (1882-1942), West Creek, NJ$200
Copley Fine Art AuctionsPair of Canada Goose Decoys by William "Will" Hammerstrom Jr. (b. 1953) Waretown, NJ$225(2 bids)