EARLY BLACK DUCK by a member of the Forsythe family,

VERY EARLY BLACK DUCK by a member of the Verity family, possibly Alonzo, Seaford, NY, circa 1920. Traces of original paint remaining on body. Some paint flaking to head and nail slightly protruding at

VERY EARLY BLACK DUCK, possibly by a member of the English family. Very old working paint and very good structural condition. Hollow construction. Very old scratch feather paint to surface and old tic

EARLY BLACK DUCK attributed to the Gant family, Osbornville, NJ. Paint appears to be original with possible touch up. Relief-carved wing detail. Solid construction. RO carved in bottom

EARLY CANADA GOOSE by a member of the Forsythe family, Bay Head, NJ. Very old working paint and fair structural condition. Head attributed to Hulse. Large check length of bottom. Weight removed

EARLY BLACK BREAST PLOVER by a member of the Verity family, Seaford, NY. Original paint with touch up to the breast. Paint shows in-use wear. Strong paint pattern remains. Typical S-carved wings. Bill

Wonderful pair of early duck head iron andirons, with (2) fireplace tools, from Hudson Valley estate, made by a family member who was a Tinsmith, nice look, and nice patina and form. They measur 22" h

Very Early "Pilon Family", Quebec hand chopped Black Duck working decoy, solid body, original glass eyes, incised bill and just a lovely bird with wonderful lines. The bird shows only traces of origin

A 16 3/4 inch hollow Red-Breasted Merganser duck decoy by a member of the Doughty Family from Absecon, NJ. Collected by Doc Starr from a gunning rig 40 miles up the coast in Forked River, NJ. The unde

EARLY BLACK DUCK by Charles Birch, Willis Wharf, VA, (1867-1956). Old working paint and good structural condition. Some paint flaking to lower neck. Some minor dents and paint rubs. Pegged hollow cons

EARLY BLACK DUCK by Ira Hudson, Chincoteague, VA, circa 1920. Excellent original paint showing some in-use gunning wear. Structurally excellent. Weights removed. Early full-size football style with st

Three early Black Duck decoys. The decoy with the slightly turned head has carved wing detail and is hollow carved. Paint appears original on all birds. L range 14" - 16". Please refer to link for h i

EARLY BLACK DUCK by Charles W. Black, Bordentown, NJ, (1882-1956). Very old working paint in good condition and very good structural condition. Hollow construction. Carved in a snug head position with

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,

EARLY BLACK DUCK, Lower Delaware River. Very good original paint and structural condition with some minor in-use wear. Some paint flaking under tail. Blair school influence. Bill inset into face. Stre

EARLY BLACK DUCK by Charles Birch, Willis Wharf, VA, (1867-1956). Old working paint with in-use wear and good structural condition. Hollow construction. Ice groove carving to back and painted speculum

EARLY BLACK DUCK, Barnegat Bay, New Jersey. Very old working paint, some of which may be original. Some paint loss to sides. Good structural condition. Hollow construction. Retains pad weight and rigg

EARLY BLACK DUCK by Charles W. Black, Bordentown, NJ, (1882-1956). Very old working paint in good condition and very good structural condition. Hollow construction. Carved in a snug head position with

EARLY BLACK DUCK by Eugene Loveland, Lovelandtown, NJ, circa 1900. Thin original paint with in-use wear. Good structural condition consistent with age. Two tight checks to neck. Seam visible but secur

VERY EARLY BLACK DUCK, possibly Blair School, Philadelphia, PA, circa late 1800's. Racey carving in good working paint and structural condition with strengthening to neck cracks. Two-pice hollow const

EARLY BLACK DUCK by Taylor Johnson, Bay Head, NJ. Very old working paint and good structural condition. Typical mid-neck check. Hollow construction. Retains bottom pad weight and leather rigging. Hill

EARLY BLACK DUCK by Mark Kears, Northfield, NJ, circa 1900. Working paint and very good structural condition. Hollow construction. Scratch-feather paint detail to body. Retains tack eyes and carved bi

EARLY BLACK DUCK, Delaware River, NJ. Excellent original paint and condition showing some in-use wear. Early decoy carved in the Bordentown style. Raised carved wings and fluted tail. Painted feather

FINE 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.

EARLY BLACK DUCK by David Foulks, Florence, NJ (1875-1954). Very old working paint and very good structural condition. Hollow construction. Raised carved wing tips in the classic Delaware River style.