Composite bluebill hen, Tom Schroeder, Detroit, Michigan.

Hollow carved with thin bottom board and tin rigging holder.  Retains the original lead line tie weight. Gouge feather carving. Measures 14.25" long.

Rare low head model bluebill hen, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan. Premier grade. 14.5" long. Literature: "Mason Factory Decoys," Russ Goldberger and Alan Haid.

Bluebill Hen Capt. John C. Schweikart (1870-1954) Detroit and Strawberry Island, MI, c. 1920 16 in. long A hollow diver from this renowned Michigan maker. As found in early gunning paint. Provenance:

EARLY BLUEBILL HEN, similar in style to the work of Frank Baumgartner, Houghton Lake, MI. Appears to be in old working paint and good structural condition. Snug-head model. Retains glass eyes. Some lo

Mason Factory (MI, 1896-1924), Mallard and BluebillDetroit, Michigan, circa 1910, carved and painted wood, glass eyes. Longest length 16.25 in. Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.

BLUEBILL HEN, probably Detroit, MI, area. Excellent original paint and condition. Wide bill carving with carved primary feathers and fine painted feather detail. Hollow construction. Full keel. Early

Mason Factory (MI, 1896-1924), Challenge Grade Hen GoldeneyeDetroit, Michigan, circa 1910, carved and painted wood, glass eyes. Length 15 in. Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.le

Mason Factory (MI, 1896-1924), Two Challenge Grade Hen MallardsDetroit, Michigan, circa 1910, carved and painted wood, glass eyes. Length 16 in. Additional high-resolution photos are available at www

Incised wing feather detail. Also with Schmidt's feather stamping on much of the bird. Keel was removed at some point. Mesures 17" long.

1 Wragg & Burrell mallard drake, original paint, head is slightly loose, 1 bluebill hen by unknown Michigan carver, 1 black duck by unknown carver & 1 bluebill drake by unknown carver, combination of

Greenwing teal hen, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. Hollow carved premier grade with relief bill carving and glass eyes. "Taylor" branded in to the underside. Measure

Canvasback hen, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. Hollow premier grade with "J.B.F." and "W.R.L." branded in underside. 16" long.

Hollow carved premier grade with wide spoon bills. Measure 13" long.

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)

BLUEBILL HEN attributed to Ben Schmidt, Detroit, MI. Weathered original paint and very good structural condition. Detailed feather carving to back. Snug-head model with hairline crack to upper bill. R

BLUEBILL HEN by the Mason Decoy Co., Detroit, MI. Good original paint showing some touch up to bottom. Light in-use wear. Premier grade with good painted feather work

EARLY BLUEBILL HEN by the Mason Decoy Co., Detroit, MI. Good original paint and condition. Some in-use paint loss side bottom. Wide bill model with nice swirl paint to back.

Challenge-Grade Bluebill Hen Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1915 14 1/2 in. long A stylish hen with classic lines. Original paint with even gunning wear, including a knot with some fl

Mason Factory Mallard HenMason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, Michigan. Standard Grade, glass eye mallard hen. Length 16" Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

Mason Factory (MI, 1896-1924), Hen Blue-winged and Green-winged TealDetroit, Michigan, circa 1910, carved and painted wood, glass eyes. Length 12.25 in. Standard grade. Additional high-resolution pho

A poster advertising “The Pingree Composite Shoe”, produced by Pingree & Smith of Detroit, Michigan, and dating to the late 1800s. Poster reads “A Shoe With A Record” and “Sold By T.B. Royce

A poster advertising “The Pingree Composite Shoe”, produced by Pingree & Smith of Detroit, Michigan, dating to the late 1800s. Poster reads “A Shoe With A Record” and “So

FINE EARLY BLUE BILL HEN by the Mason Decoy Co., Detroit, MI. Wide bill, tack eye model. Standard grade. Very good original paint with minor flaking to back. Retains strong painted feather work

1908 automotive car lanterns, brass with beveled glass, and red side glass, 10.5 inches. Provenance: from the Estate of Raymond Bentley