Early Goldeneye

Early Goldeneye Pair Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1900 14 in. long A recently discovered pair of early goldeneye with especially pronounced crowns and uplifted heads. These lively h

VERY EARLY AND RARE GOLDENEYE DRAKE, Barnegat Bay, NJ, circa 1900. Retains remnants of original paint with possible touch up to face. Structurally good condition. Hollow dowel construction. Some in-us

EARLY GOLDENEYE DRAKE by George Warin Toronto, Canada, (1830-1905). Excellent original paint with some age crazing and excellent structural condition. Solid construction. Strong painted speculum detai

Early Goldeneye circa 1910, carved and painted wood, glass eyes, branded AE Length 14.5 in. A nice fat head with tail carving. Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

EARLY GOLDENEYE DRAKE by the Mason Decoy Co., Detroit, MI. Glass eye, standard grade with weathered paint that appears to be original with some touch up. Good structural condition. Weights removed.

EARLY GOLDENEYE, probably Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket. Retains traces of original paint. Separation to left side. Head turned slightly right. A very early New England decoy.

EARLY GOLDENEYE DRAKE attributed to R. Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, MD. Excellent original paint and unused condition. Retains bottom weight, ring and staple. Notation on bottom: R. Madison Mitch

EARLY GOLDENEYE, probably Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket. Retains traces of original paint. Separation to left side. Head turned slightly right. For additional information, see "Martha's Vineyard Deco

Early Goldeneye Drake Duck Decoy Attributed to Jack Mesack, NJ, glass eyes, hollow body, old working paint, some gunning wear, 13.5"L, est. Market Determined

EARLY GOLDENEYE DRAKE, probably Long Island, NY. Weathered paint and condition. Cork construction. Paint pattern with natural cork exposed. Full keel branded LAWSON. See “American Bird Decoys” by

VERY EARLY GOLDENEYE DRAKE in weathered working paint and good condition.. Possibly Susquehanna Flats. Deep keel and unusual bottom weight

EARLY GOLDENEYE DRAKE by George Pennell, Massapequa, NY, circa 1920. Worn original paint and good structural condition. Small chip to tip of tail. Two-piece cork construction. Retains glass eyes. Over

EARLY GOLDENEYE DRAKE, Long Island, NY, circa 1920s. Good gunning paint and structural condition. Cork construction. Some paint flaking and dents to body and minor wear to tail. Head with dowel slight

Detroit, MI, 1 canvasback drake & 1 early goldeneye drake with slightly loose head, premier grades, glass eyes, hollow bodies, both are in restored paint & gunning wear, John Treutelaar Collection, 16

EARLY GOLDENEYE DRAKE, Kitty Hawk, NC. Very good paint that appears to be original. Very good structural condition. Retains bead eyes. Detailed bill carving. Retains horse-shoe weight and rigging leat

EARLY GOLDENEYE DRAKE by Achilles Hart, St. Anicet, Quebec, circa 1930. Appears to retain areas of original paint with touch up to white areas. Carved feather detail to wing tips and tail. Painted eye

EARLY GOLDENEYE DRAKE, Tuckerton, NJ. Very good restored paint and structural condition. Minor loss to tail edge. Head reset. Hollow construction. Carved eyes. Retains inlet weight and leather rigging

EARLY GOLDENEYE DRAKE by Charles Howell, Center Moriches, NY, circa 1923. Good working paint and structural condition. Some cork loss to back. Dowel to top of head slightly raised. Painted wing detail

EARLY GOLDENEYE DRAKE, Somers Point, NJ, circa 1900. Good original paint, worn to wood in areas. Good structural condition. Old repair to neck crack and small chip to underside of bill. Filler missing

EARLY GOLDENEYE PAIR attributed to Dan English, Florence, NJ. Restored condition. Hollow construction. Some shot scarring to drake's head and seam separation to right side. Both with fluted tail carvi

VERY EARLY GOLDENEYE HEN by Jesse Birdsall, Barnegat, NJ. Very good working paint with speculums visible. Very good structural condition. Retains weight. 200-300

EARLY GOLDENEYE DRAKE by George Robert, Mastic, NY, circa 1930. Appears to retains remnants of original paint. Some checks to natural cork body. One and one-half inch piece of cork missing from tail.

EARLY GOLDENEYE HEN, Long Island, NY, unknown carver. Remnants of early working paint, worn mostly to natural cork. Good structural condition with some cracks. Retains glass eyes and swing weight. Ove

EARLY GOLDENEYE WING DUCK in fair paint and condition. Head with repair at mid-bill. Mixed areas of old and original paint. Bottom exhibits wood worn to a fine patina. An early folk art carving. 75-12