Gadwall Drake by Ernest J. Scarabin

A 16 inch Gadwall Drake by Ernest J. Scarabin (1921-2009), Belle Chasse, LA, signed on the bottom by the maker. Original paint with minimal wear.

GADWALL DRAKE by Jim Pierce & Son, Havre de Grace, MD. Excellent original paint and unused condition. Nice painted feather detail to back. Retains full keel and copper makers' tag. 100-200

VERY FINE PAIR OF GADWALLS by Jode Hillman, Mullica Hill, NJ. Very good original paint and structural condition. Drake with some roughness to tail tip. Both with minor shelf rubs and foxing. Both with

OUTSTANDING HOODED MERGANSER DRAKE by Jim Sprankle, Conklin, NY. Excellent original paint and condition. Very detailed painted feather work overall. Extremely detailed feather carving to entire head a

Commander-in-chief of the US Fleet and chief of naval operations (1878-1956) who commanded the US Navy throughout World War II and served as President Franklin D. Roosevelt's chief naval advisor.

EARLY CANVASBACK DRAKE by Capt. John Glenn, Rock Hall, MD. Very good original paint showing in-use wear. Good structural condition with some putty loss at head crown. Typical mid-neck check. Check on

VERY FINE GADWALL DRAKE by Marty Hanson, Prior Lake, MN. Gunning model in very good original paint and condition. Fine detailed painted feather work overall with comb painting to back and sides. Fine

REDHEAD DRAKE by Joe King, Manahawkin, NJ. Very good restored paint and structural condition. Hollow construction. Deep ice groove carving. Scratch-feather paint to back. Retains glass eyes. Retains p

VERY FINE MALLARD DRAKE by Joe Morgan, Holland, PA. Excellent original paint and structural condition. Hollow construction. Raised wing tip carving. Snug-head highlighted with gold iridescence. Retain

REDHEAD DRAKE attributed to Joe Paul, Manahawkin, NJ. Working paint and good structural condition with some staining and rubs. Hollow construction. Overall length is approximately 16 inches. 100-150

RACY RED-BREAST MERGANSER DRAKE by Jode Hillman, Mullica Hill, NJ. Excellent original paint and condition. Hollow construction. Relief carved wings and shoulders. Broad fluted tail carving. Painted fe

OUTSTANDING WOOD DUCK DRAKE by John Wood, Venice, FL. Excellent original paint and structural condition. Hollow construction. Subtle painted feather work to back that exhibits true to life iridescence

RARE BLUEBILL DRAKE by John McLoughlin, Bordentown, NJ, circa 1930s. Excellent original paint and structural condition. Paint exhibits a nice mellow patina with paint stippling to back. Hollow constru

MALLARD DRAKE by John English, Florence, NJ, (1852-1915). Restored paint and condition. Hollow construction. Raised carved wing tips and fluted tail carving. One tail feather chipped. Retains glass ey

EARLY BLUEBILL DRAKE by John English, Florence, NJ, (1852-1915). Restored paint and condition. Hollow construction. Fluted tail carving. Retains tack eyes and carved bill detail. Retains pad weight an

BROADBILL DRAKE by Jack English, Florence, NJ. (active 1910-1940). Working paint and good structural condition. Hollow construction. Fluted tail carving. Retains black button eyes. Retains strip weigh

MALLARD DRAKE by John English, Florence, NJ, (1848-1915). Remnants of old paint worn mostly to wood. Very good structural condition. Retains pad weight and leather rigging. "R.A. STOCKTON" and "J D PE

BLUEBILL DRAKE by Capt. Jess Urie, Rock Hall, MD. Good original paint with areas of in-use wear. Filler missing from top of head. Detailed painted feather work to back. Old knot bleed to underside. Re

OUTSTANDING AMERICAN MERGANSER DRAKE by John Wood, Hamilton, NJ. Excellent original paint and structural condition. Hollow construction. Snug head sharply turned and resting on breast. Raised wing tip

OUTSTANDING GREEN WING TEAL DRAKE by Jay Polite, New Castle, DE. Excellent original paint and structural condition. Very tiny paint fleck to one tail tip. Relief-carved wings and raised, crossed wing

EARLY GREEN WING TEAL DRAKE attributed to John Dorsett, Lovelandtown, NJ, (active 1870-1900) Very good restored condition. Check to left side. Retains pad weight and rigging. Overall length is approxi

SHOVELLER DRAKE by John Wood, Venice, FL. Very good original paint and structural condition. Some minor discoloration to white area on breast. Very detailed painted feather work to back and tail. Comb

BROADBILL DRAKE by Joe King, Manahawkin, NJ. Very good restored paint and condition. Tiny paint flake near eye. Hollow construction. Ice groove carving to back. Painted eye detail. Retains inlet weigh

Ernest J. Martinez, Artist in Residence at the La Fonda, Santa Fe, N.M.; 12 Twelve Hand Painted Glass Panels