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
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
Sold2022Black duck, Reg Marter, Burlington, New Jersey, 2nd quarter 20th century.Black duck, Reg Marter, Burlington, New Jersey, 2nd quarter 20th century. Two piece hollow body with raised carved wingtips, carved tail, and additional side wing carving. Intricate feather paint overSee Sold Price
Sold2016FINE EARLY BLACK DUCK by John Baker, Bristol, PA. MintFINE EARLY BLACK DUCK by John Baker, Bristol, PA. Mint original paint and unused condition. Hollow construction. Raised wing tips. Retains weight. Signed and brandedSee 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
Sold2021RUDDY DUCK, C.R. MARTER/H. MILLERVERY FINE RUDDY DUCK by Caleb R. Marter, Burlington, NJ, with paint by Herb Miller, Beach Haven, NJ. Outstanding original paint and unused condition. Deep relief-carved wings and fine head and bill caSee Sold Price
Sold2016FINE AND EARLY BLACK DUCK, possibly from theFINE AND EARLY BLACK DUCK, possibly from the Bordentown, NJ, or Delaware River area. Very good original paint that appears to be unused. Retains bottom pad weight. Fine example of the Delaware River sSee Sold Price
Sold2022BLACK DUCK, G. STRUNKVERY FINE AND EARLY BLACK DUCK by George Strunk, Glendora, NJ. Excellent original paint unused condition. Hollow construction. Snug head Delaware River model. Raised carved wing tips with weep hole anSee Sold Price
Sold2018RARE AND VERY FINE GREEN WING TEAL DRAKE by CalebRARE AND VERY FINE GREEN WING TEAL DRAKE by Caleb Ridgway “Reg” Marter, Burlington, NJ, (18931977), circa 1940-50. Excellent original paint and unused condition. Very fine painted feather detail.See Sold Price
Sold2023EARLY BLACK DUCK, O. LEBOEUFFINE BLACK DUCK by Orel LeBoeuf, (1886-1968), St. Anicet, Quebec, circa 1930. Retains good original paint, worn to wood in areas. Very good structural condition with in-use wear. Knot visible on back.See Sold Price
Sold2017VERY FINE BLACK DUCK by Ken Harris, Woodville, NY.VERY FINE BLACK DUCK by Ken Harris, Woodville, NY. Excellent original paint and unused condition. Early decoy with exceptional painted feather work and outstanding paint stippling to head. Sliver of wSee 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
Sold2017EARLY BLACK DUCK by William Cranmer, Beach Haven, NJ.EARLY BLACK DUCK by William Cranmer, Beach Haven, NJ. Working paint with original paint to head. Sound structural condition. Hollow construction. Retains pad weight stamped C R MARTER. Signed and dateSee 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
Sold2023Black Duck Decoy by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)Black Duck A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 17 in. long An early pre-brand era decoy with a large body and plump breast. Original paint with heavy gunning wear, age line in underSee Sold Price
Sold2021Early Black Duck Decoy, Charles Birch (1867-1956)Early Black Duck Charles Birch (1867-1956) Willis Wharf, VA, c. 1890 17 in. long An exceptionally early black duck with scratch paint and pegged hollow construction. Old paint with heavy gunning wear,See 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
Sold2017EARLY BLACK DUCK by Joe West, Bordentown, NJ. OldEARLY BLACK DUCK by Joe West, Bordentown, NJ. Old gunning paint and very good structural condition. Hollow construction. Raised wing tips. Weight stamped PETER ROBOY, BORDENTOWN, NJ. A fine working deSee Sold Price
Sold2016EARLY BLACK DUCK by Harry V. Shourds, Tuckerton, NJ,EARLY BLACK DUCK by Harry V. Shourds, Tuckerton, NJ, circa 1890. Fine scratch-feather paint on body with restored head. Hollow construction with inlet bottom weight. Formerly in the John Hillman colleSee Sold Price
Sold2020BLACK DUCK, DELAWARE RIVERVERY EARLY BLACK DUCK, Delaware River. Very old working paint and good structural condition. Hairline crack at mid-bill. Hollow construction. Carved in a snug-head position. Head with fine paint tickiSee Sold Price
Sold2020MINIATURE BLACK DUCK, H. MORSEEARLY AND RARE MINIATURE BLACK DUCK by Harold Morse, circa 1970. Fine original paint and structural condition. Very small rub to underside of tail. Deep relief-carved wings and very detailed painted fSee Sold Price
Sold2020CANVAS BLACK DUCK, VIRGINIAEARLY BLACK DUCK, possibly Virginia or the Carolinas. Excellent original paint and very good structural condition. Canvas covered with very fine painted feather detail. Retains original tack eyes. BotSee Sold Price
Sold2016EARLY BLACK DUCK by Jack Sweet, Decoys Unlimited, Erie,EARLY BLACK DUCK by Jack Sweet, Decoys Unlimited, Erie, PA. Excellent original scratch feather paint with fine detailed feather work. Relief-carved wings. Full keel. Strong stencilSee Sold Price
Copley Fine Art AuctionsPair of Canada Goose Decoys by William "Will" Hammerstrom Jr. (b. 1953) Waretown, NJ$200(1 bid)
Copley Fine Art AuctionsOver-Size Black Duck Decoy by Nathan Rowley Horner (1882-1942), West Creek, NJ$200
Copley Fine Art AuctionsHollow Black Duck Decoy by Lloyd Parker (1859-1921), Parkertown, NJ$150(1 bid)