Crow, Charles Perdew, Henry, Illinois, 2nd quarter 20th

Crow, Charles Perdew, Henry, Illinois, 2nd quarter 20th century. On wire legs with glass eyes. Measures 14.75" long.

Mallard drake, Charles Perdew, Henry, Illinois, 2nd quarter 20th century. Hollow carved with relief wingtips. Comb feather paint detail on body. Retains the original Perdew weight. Measures 15.5" long

Working crow decoy, Charles Perdew, Henry, Illinois, circa 1930. Applied metal legs, secured with staples. Glass eyes. Mounted on base. 16" long. Provenance: Formerly in collection of Otto Meyer. Note

Excellent pair of miniature mallards mounted on burl base, Charles Perdew, Henry, Illinois, 1st half 20th century. Both have raised wings and slightly turned heads. Painted by Edna Perdew with incredi

American (Henry Illinois), 20th century. A hand painted duck decoy by Charlie Moore copy of a Charles Henry Perdew (1874-1963), having glass eyes, painted body, original Henry...Perdew... ILL. marked

American (Henry, Illinois), 20th century. A hand painted duck decoy by Charles Henry Perdew (1874-1963), having glass eyes, painted body, original Henry.Perdew. ILL. marked weight; ht. 7.5, wd. 14.75,

Mallard drake, Charles Perdew, Henry, Illinois. Retains Perdew weight. 16.25" long. Fine combing and feather paint detail.

Mallard drake, Charles Perdew, Henry, Illinois. Retains Perdew weight. 15.75" long.

Mallard drake, Oscar Alford, Beardstown, Illinois, 1st to 2nd quarter 20th century. Turned head. 13" long. Provenance: Governor Jim Thompson collection. Notes: Decoy

Pintail drake, Bert Graves, Peoria, Illinois, 1st to 2nd quarter 20th century. Retains original Graves weight. Branded "GSO" on underside. Provenance: Purchased by the consignor from Alan Haid. Notes:

Black duck, Charles Buchanan, Gananaque, Ontario, 2nd quarter 20th century. With extra long neck and raised neck seat. Good scratch feather paint detail. 17.75" long.

Crow decoy by Perdew Family, Henry, Illinois, having slightly turned head with glass eyes, and holes for wire legs. The crow has a couple of areas of very slight paint wear and a small chip to the cen

Featured in this lot is a Charles Perdew walnut crow call from Henry, III, circa 1909. This crow call has a wonderfully and professionally crafted walnut construction that shows a barrel design with a

A carved crow in the classic carving of Charles H. Perdew, Illinois (1874-1963). In black paint with glass eyes, long beak and a long tail and mounted with original heavy wire legs on an unpainted bas

VERY FINE PINTAIL DRAKE REPRODUCTION in the manner of Charles Perdew, Henry, IL. Excellent original paint and structural condition. Detailed painted feather work overall. Retains glass eyes and Perdew

Charles Oglesby Longabaugh (1885-1944, Illinois/Louisiana), "French Quarter Scene," early 20th c., watercolor on paper, signed lower left, presented in a gilt frame, H.- 13 1/2 in., W.- 11 in. , Frame

Henry, IL, glass eyes, solid body, mostly original paint with some enhancement to right side, a few age cracks & shot marks, great form, metal legs, overall a nice working example, 15.5"L, est. 500 -

Henry, IL, Steve Weller Collection, 5"L & 5.25"L, est. 200 - 400

EARLY CROW, carved in the style of Illinois River carver Charles Perdew. Appears to retain original paint. Good structural condition with several checks to underside of body. Retains tack eyes and rus

Attributed to Charles Perdew, Famous Illinois Carver, Mallard Drake Duke Decoy, Henry, ILWith glass eyes.Length: 14 1/2 inches

1st item: Turned wood and metal cedar crow call, the side with impressed mark "Chas. H. Perdew/Henry, Ill/Pat. Nov ? 1900". 5" L. Note: Charles Perdew (1874 - 1963) began making carved duck and crow c

Inset glass or plastic eyes. Copper dorsal fin and adipose fin. Others appear to be steel. Carved mouth and gill with red paint accent in groove. A very light wash of silver along belly. Fish appears

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

Fine feather rasping. Identified and numbered 14 on the underside. Also with maker's initials. Measures 3.5" long, stands 2.5" tall including base.