Eider drake, Gus Wilson, South Portland, Maine, 1st quarter 20th century.

Scoter, Gus Wilson, South Portland, Maine, 2nd quarter 20th century. Slightly forward head pose with carved eyes and inlayed neck seat. Slight relief wing carving. Measures 15.75" long. Notes: Decoy

GUS WILSON EIDER HEN DECOYPortland, Maine, Early 20th CenturyLength 18.5".

Longer paddle attributed to Seth Steward has "Katahdin" on handle. Measure 27" and 38.5" long. Provenance: John Delph collection. Private southern collection.

Possibly unique crow, Gus Wilson, South Portland, Maine. Split wingtips with drop tail, all of which are carved. Wilson's typical metal feet. 10" tall x 15" long. Provenance Dr. John Dinan collection.

PERIOD VIEWS FROM MAINE TO NEW YORK. 1st quarter 20th century. Approximately 190 original photographs, which includes scenes of Indian Town Island, Boothbay, ME and it's harbor Maquaom Bay in Swanson,

Canvasback drake, Tom Chambers, Toronto, Ontario, 1st quarter 20th century. Long, solid body style. Branded "Thos Chambers Maker" and "JT McMillan". Fine comb feather paint detail on back and sides. P

Desirable pair of bluewing teal, Evans Decoy Factory, Ladysmith, Wisconsin, 1st quarter 20th century. Drake retains Evans stamp on underside. Both have scratch painting and very light gunning wear. 14

Rare white wing scoter drake, Joseph Lincoln, Accord, Massachusetts, 1st quarter 20th century. Large oversized decoy with tack eyes and sculpted bill. 17" long.

Important mallard drake, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. Hollow carved premier grade, with relief bill carving and glass eyes. "GK Schmidt" branded twice in the under

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:

1st quarter 20th century. Very rare species for any carver. Tiny tack eyes. Stands 2.25" tall.

Hollow carved redhead drake with 1/2 inch bottom board by Will Smith, 1st quarter 20th century. Glass eyes. Original paint with with in use repaint. Moderate wear, knot separation behind near seat. Ke

Gull Augustus "Gus" Aaron Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1920 17 1/2 in. long A rare, life-size, standing gull carving by this important Maine decoy and folk art carver. The bird exhibits a

Split tail carving and tack eyes. Measures 8.75” long. Provenance:  Ex John Delph collection.  Guyette & Schmidt, April 1994.

Double barrel shotgun with double triggers and metal trigger guard.  Incised checkering on the forarm and grip. Original hangin brakcets included. Measures 73" long.

Pair of peeps, Irvine Morris, Atlantic, North Carolina, 1st quarter 20th century From his personal hunting rig. Just under 6" long with iron bills. Both are in feeding pose. "These are the smallest Ca

Rare oversize black duck, Leonard Pryor, Chesapeake City, Maryland, 1st quarter 20th century. Measures 17" long x 7.5" wide. Two piece body. Literature: "Decoys of the Mid Atlantic Region," Henry Flec

Persian Sarouk, rug, 1st quarter 20th century, wool, 145"w x 238"l

Persian Malayer area rug, allover pattern, colors of light red, blues, greens, beige, orange and brown, 56 1/2" x 43 1/2", 1st quarter 20th century. Provenance: Estate of Bill Zarnon, Gatlinburg, Tenn

Two (2) Turkoman Bags. 1st item: Turkoman face bag, red field with blues, rose and ivory secondary colors, 39" W x 26" L, 1st quarter 20th century. 2nd item: Turkoman face bag, red field with black, r

Rare female kingfisher, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts, 1st quarter 20th century. Mounted on burled base with hot oval brand. Tack eyes. Posed in a watching or hunting position. Raised, ex

Turkish Monumental Sivas carpet 1st quarter 20th Centuryhand-knotted wool152 w x 278 l in (386 x 706 cm)

A very rare and desirable early trout, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. Large carved eye with carved gill and mouth. A salmon colored belly. White spots along darkened bac