Handsome Merganser Drake Decoy by John Paxon

(Virginia, 20th century) The piece was well carved, painted and then distressed by Paxon. Marked at the base "JP". Good condition. L22"

Willie Ross, carver (Chebeague Island, Maine 1878-1954) with painted decoration, 26"long This model of decoy was selected for a two-page spread in John Dinan's Maine chapter of "The Great Bo

Detroit, MI, 1 widgeon drake, tail chip repair, 14.5"L & 1 merganser drake, 18"L, premier grades, both have glass eyes, hollow bodies, restored paint, both have gunning wear, John Treutelaar Collectio

Bloomington, IL, 1 redbreasted merganser drake & 1 scoter, both have glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint, in swimming position, makers brand & signed on bottom, John Treutelaar Collecti

Modern decorative decoys - Teel marked "SMITTY 84". 7 3/8 x 13 1/2 x 4 3/4 inches

LONG ISLAND MERGANSER DRAKE DECOYEarly 20th CenturyMaker unknown. Original paint with gunning wear.Length 17”.

FRANK FINNEY MERGANSER DRAKE DECOYPungo, Virginia, ContemporaryIn sleeping form. Branded “FF” and stamped "Finney" on underside.Length 16”.

Eastern Townships, Quebec. Pine. Solid-body pine Merganser decoy by Xavier Osborne in black and white paint, with glass eyes. Marked, "Drake American Merganser, Xavier Osborne, Eastern Townships - Que

Hooded Merganser Drake Atlantic Coast, c. 1920 12 in. long A rare hooded merganser with sleek form and a bold head capturing the distinct bill and crest features of this charming species. Original pai

FRANK PEETERS RED-BREASTED MERGANSER DRAKE DECOYMichigan, Late 20th CenturyGlass eyes. Branded on underside “Frank Peeters Decoys”.Length 19”.

Long Island Red-Breasted Merganser Drake wood duck decoy, hand carved and hand painted, early 20th c., unsigned, 7" (height) x 16 1/2" (length)

Item: American Merganser drake decoy Origin: Upstate New York Date: Circa 1920-40 Retains its carved wood comb and original paint Dimensions: 7 x 5.25 x 14.5 inches Please note that this lot has a res

Captain Vernon Bryant Merganser Drake Decoy. Stamped "Bryant" on bottom. Original panted wood surface. 17-1/2'l. Condition: Good with minor wear.

Ned McKay Merganser Drake. Repainted, solid body, neck repair, 1920's, Main/Nova Scotia. 20.5"L x 6"W x 5.5"H

Carved Merganser Drake; Stoney Point Decoys signed Lleonard Hornick, 13.5" long, dated 1986 Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit

A 17 inch red breasted merganser drake decoy by an unknown carver from Maine. Exhibits painted eyes, carved bill definition and a tapered body. Old collector's label on bottom states: a possible Marth

An 18 inch Red-Breasted Merganser drake decoy, unsigned. Displays a high level of craftsmanship, great form,a leather crest, and an exceptionally well-crafted rectangular weight. Original paint and fi

A 12 1/2 inch Hooded Merganser drake decoy by Frank Dobbins (1907-1990), Jonesport, ME, signed on the bottom. Original paint with minor wear.

A 16 inch Red-Breasted Merganser Drake Decoy by Herter's (1946-1977), Waseca, MN, unsigned. Original paint with minimal wear.

A 19 inch slightly oversize Merganser drake decoy by an unknown New England decoy carver. Displays glass eyes, carved bill detail and a crest. Original paint with minor wear.

A 22 inch swallowing Red-Breasted Merganser drake decoy attributed to Capt. Vernon Bryant, Perryville, MD, signed with a branded "C" in the bottom. Original paint with minor wear.

Capt. John C. Schweikart (1870-1954) Detroit and Strawberry Island, MI, c. 1910 16 1/2 in. long A hollow decoy exhibiting the maker's "signature" reared-back bull neck, aluminum wing tips and primarie

New Jersey, mid 20th century. Signed and dated 1959. Red breasted mergancer with original paint and glass eyes (internal cracks).16.25"l.

by unknown east coast carver, solid body, combination of original & old working paint, head is turned left, some shot marks & gunning wear, Levernier Collection, 18"L, est. Market Determined