GOLDENEYE HEN, E. BIRDSALL

GOLDENEYE HEN by Eugene Birdsall, Pt. Pleasant, NJ, (1856-1917). Weathered working paint, some of which may be original.Good structural condition with check to the back and side. Seam separation to bo

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

Goldeneye hen, Chauncey Wheeler, Alexandria Bay, New York, 1st quarter 20th century. Typical carved eye groove and nicely blended feather detail. "E" stamped four times on the underside. Measures 15"

Finely carved bill and glass eyes. 15 x 7 x 6 inches. unsigned

VERY FINE BLUEBILL DRAKE by Eugene Birdsall, Barnegat, NJ, circa 1890. Very good original paint with very little wear. Very good structural condition. Hollow construction. Retains original pad weight

Miniature goldeneye hen, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts. Unstamped. Measures 3” long.

GEORGE HUEY GOLDENEYE HEN DECOYFriendship, Maine, Early 20th CenturyCarved on underside “G R Huey”.Length 14.5”.

GOLDENEYE HEN by Rhodes Truex, Atlantic City, NJ, (1860-1934). Very good working paint with areas of original paint. Very good structural condition. Hollow construction. Carved eyes and nostril detail

Mackey Goldeneye Hen Quebec, Canada, c. 1900 13 in. long A goldeneye with sharply incised feather detail, bottom-hollowed construction covered with a thin lead pad, and the Mackey Collection stamp on

Harry Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1900 13 1/4 in. long A goldeneye displaying a painted inscription on underside of base which reads, "Goldeneye - Female / Harry Shourds / Tuckerton, NJ / Ci

Circa 1930 Stanley Grant (Barnegat, New Jersey; unsigned) hand carved duck decoy with original paint. Measures approx 13.5" L. Mellow patina and some minor paint loss as seen in photos.

Grant Goltz Goldeneye Hen Duck Decoy, Bemidji, MN, noted championship winning carver, glass eyes, solid body, mint original paint, crossed wingtips & detailed feather carving, head is turned slightly

RARE GOLDENEYE HEN by Billy Ellis, Whitby-Oshawa, ONT, circa 1920-30. Mix of original and working paint. Good structural condition. For additional information see “Ontario Decoys II” by Bernie Gat

EARLY BLACK DUCK by Eugene Birdsall, Lovelandtown, NJ (1857-1917). Old working paint and good structural condition. Tight check down the length of the back. Hollow construction. Retains pad weight. 15

by unknown Canadian carver, glass eyes, solid body, appears to be original paint, excellent form, detailed feather carving, head is turned left, 16"L, est. 300 - 500

A 13 inch low head decoy by Joseph Swift, Osterville, MA with painted eyes and a paddle tail, "Joe Swift, Ost. 1930" is written on the bottom. Joseph is a related to Gustavus Swift, who left Cape Cod

by unknown carver, glass eyes, hollow body, restored paint, a few shot marks & light gunning wear, nice form, 14"L, est. 200 - 400

VERY FINE GOLDENEYE HEN by Fredrick C. Brown, Jr., Pt. Pleasant, NJ. Competition carving in excellent original paint and unused condition. Hollow construction. Gunning model with head slightly turned

FINE GOLDENEYE HEN by Fredrick C. Brown, Jr., Pt. Pleasant, NJ. Very good original paint and condition. Gunning model carved in the classic Barnegat Bay style. Retains inlet and pad weights. Signed an

Length 13 inches.

WIDGEON HEN by Ed "Mim" Corradetti, Bristol, PA. Excellent original paint and unused condition. Hollow construction. Raised carved wing tips and fluted tail carving. Detailed painted feather work over

GOLDENEYE HEN, New Jersey, similar to the work of Hurley Conklin. Rare and early example in old working paint worn to wood in areas. Old repair to neck. Hollow construction, glass eyes and pad weight.

Grananoque Onterio, in style of Ray Andress, attached keel weight, glass eyes, solid body, few scuffs and paint wear, 13 inches

FINE GOLDENEYE HEN by Walt Oler, Beach Haven, NJ. Very good original paint and condition. Barnegat Bay model with head just slightly turned. Hollow construction. Ice groove and painted detail to wing