Sold2021Hen and Drake Canvasbacks by Ben SchmidtPair of exceptional canvasbacks by Ben Schmidt, (1884-1968), Centerline, MI. The hen is a 16 ½ inch decoy with subtle carved wing and feather detail. In fine original paint with a very small tailSee Sold Price
Sold20222 Canvasback Drake Duck Decoys1 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 - 300See Sold Price
Sold20222 Duck Decoys1 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,See Sold Price
Sold2019Canvas Back Drake, Sleeping, Keel Missing, PossiblyCanvas Back Drake, Sleeping, Keel Missing, Possibly Frank or Ben Schmidt, 13" x 6" (Rough Working Condition)See Sold Price
Sold20222 Ben Schmidt Duck DecoysCenterline, 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, oSee Sold Price
Sold2021Canvasback Pair, Ben Schmidt (1884-1968)Canvasback Pair Ben Schmidt (1884-1968) Centerline, MI, c. 1930 17 in. long A hen and drake diver with thin tails. Original paint with even gunning wear. The hen is fitted with a second Schmidt head wSee Sold Price
Sold20224 Duck Decoys1 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 wearSee Sold Price
Sold2021Redhead Drake by Ben SchmidtRedhead drake by Ben Schmidt, (1884-1968). of Centerline, MI. An fine early example by Michigan's revered decoy maker. In excellent original condition with minimal wear.See Sold Price
Sold2017REDHEAD DRAKE by Ben Schmidt, Detroit, MI. Appears toREDHEAD DRAKE by Ben Schmidt, Detroit, MI. Appears to be very good original paint and condition. Small chip on right side of tail. Relief-carved wings. Retains keelSee Sold Price
Sold2017RARE BLUEBILL DRAKE by Ben Schmidt, Detroit, MI, circaRARE BLUEBILL DRAKE by Ben Schmidt, Detroit, MI, circa 1930’s. Very old working paint, some of which is original. Good structural condition. Typical carved wing feathers. Balsa construction. Head tuSee Sold Price
Sold2021BLUEBILL DRAKE, B. SCHMIDTBLUEBILL DRAKE by Ben Schmidt, Detroit, MI (1884-1968). Good original paint showing some in-use wear. Good structural condition with hairline check the length of back. Carved wing feathers. Retains fuSee Sold Price
Sold2022Ben Schmidt Canvasback Hen Duck DecoyCenterline, MI, glass eyes, center hollowed body, mostly original paint with some hunter touchup, bill repair, the Pete Konwinski Collection, 16"L, est. 250 - 450See Sold Price
Sold2019CANVASBACK DRAKE attributed to Ben DyeVERY EARLY CANVASBACK DRAKE attributed to Ben Dye, Perryville, MD, circa late 1800's. Very old weathered working paint, worn to wood in areas. Typical crack at mid-neck. Retains cast iron keel weight.See Sold Price
Sold2021Frank Schmidt Canvasback DrakeCanvasback drake by Frank Schmidt of Centerline, MI (1879-1960) In excellent original condition with a few small areas of wood showing, glass eyes.See Sold Price
Sold2019Early Ben Schmidt Redhead Drake Duck Decoy,Centerline MI, Glass eyes, Solid Body, Strong Original Paint, Branded J.H on Bottom, A Few Shot Marks Otherwise Nearly Perfect, 15"L, Est. 600-800See Sold Price
Sold2023Ben Schmidt Mallard Drake DecoyBen Schmidt Mallard Drake. Old hunter repaint, hollow, keel removed, 1940's, Centerline, Michigan. 15"L x 7"W x 8.5"HSee Sold Price
Sold2023Ben Schmidt Mallard Drake DecoyBen Schmidt Mallard Drake. Some original paint, hollow body with bottom board, 1940's, Centerline, Michigan 17"L x 6"W x 7"HSee Sold Price
Sold20224 Duck Decoys1 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.See Sold Price
Sold2022Ben Schmidt Pr of Redhead Duck DecoysCenterline, 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 hSee Sold Price
Sold2022Ben Schmidt Pr of Redhead Duck DecoysCenterline, 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 - 500See Sold Price
Sold20222 Frank Schmidt Duck DecoysCenterline, MI, canvasback drake, working paint, 18"L, bluebill drake, original paint with some gunning wear, 15"L, both have glass eyes & solid bodies, est. 200 - 400See Sold Price
Sold2024Darkfeather Freedman Pr of Bluebill Duck DecoysMichigan, 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'sSee Sold Price
Sold20223 Duck Decoys1 pr of canvasbacks by Frank Schmidt, glass eyes, solid bodies, old working paint with gunning wear & 1 canvasback drake by unknown carver, glass eyes, solid bodies, working paint, the Pete KonwinskiSee Sold Price
Sold20224 Schmidt Duck Decoys1 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 redheadSee Sold Price