Mallard and Widgeon Drake Decoys by Harry Vinuckson Shourds II (1930-2017)

Mallard and Widgeon Drakes Harry Vinuckson Shourds II (1930-2017) Seaville, NJ, 1981 and 1982 16 in. long Both are signed and dated by the maker. Original paint with light wear. Provenance: Robert Shi

Merganser Pair Harry Vinuckson Shourds II (1930-2017) Seaville, NJ, c. 1970 17 in. long A pair of Barnegat Bay-style decoys bearing the maker's marks on the undersides. Original paint and structurally

Goldeneye Harry Vinuckson Shourds II (1930-2017) Seaville, NJ 14 in. long Original paint with light wear. Provenance: Robert Shisler Collection, acquired directly from the maker

Cinnamon Teal Harry Vinuckson Shourds II (1930-2017) Seaville, NJ, 1980 9 1/2 in. long Signed, branded, and dated on the underside. Original paint with light wear. Provenance: Robert Shisler Collectio

Canvasback Pair Harry Vinuckson Shourds II (1930-2017) Seaville, NJ, 1981 16 in. long Both are marked and dated. Original paint with light wear and some sap on lower halves. Provenance: Robert Shisler

A 10 1/2 inch Yellowlegs shorebird decoy by Harry V. Shourds II (1930-2017), Seaville, NJ, signed on the underside of the bird. A 9 inch Ruddy Turnstone shorebird decoy by Bruce Beiber (b.1949), Cape

New Jersey Semi-Palmated and Sanderling Sandpipers Harry V. Shourds II (1930-2017) Seaville, NJ A 6 ½ inch peep carving with tack eyes, signed and dated “1971” on the bottom and an 8

A 7 3/4 inch peep by Hurley Conklin (1914-1991), Manahawkin, NJ, and a 9 1/2 inch Ruddy Turnstone by Harry V. Shourds III (1930-2017), Seaville, NJ. The makers identified on the underside of the decoy

Mallard Drake by Leopold Koehler (1871-1944) Peru, IL. Original Paint. Good condition, circa 1930. Wear on top of head and breast. Gunning wear to body. Ex. Loomis Collection.

Joseph Zender Mallard Drake. Very good original paint, hollow, tack eyes, nice example of his work, 1930's, Chicago, Illinois. 16"L x 5.5"W x 7.25"H

Detroit, MI, premier grade, 1 mallard drake, 19"L, 1 bluebill drake 18"L & 1 widgeon drake 17"L, glass eyes, back bay oversized solid bodies, very hard to find, all 3 are in restored paint, some gunni

Three-Quarter-Size Mallard Drake A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1950 13 in. long This turned-head drake, finished with the maker's signature rasp marks on the breast, retains the Cr

Carriage-House Mallard Drake Brink Lane (attr.) Lacon, IL, c. 1890 14 1/2 in. long A stylish mallard drake with a cocked-back head and delicate bill and tail carving. This carving is believed to be fr

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

Robin Snipe Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890 9 in. long A red knot in bright spring plumage. Robin snipe carvings by this maker are amongst the rarest species that he carved, with t

Black-Bellied Plover Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890 9 3/4 in. long A plover in breeding plumage. Strong original paint with light gunning wear. Provenance: The Johnson Collection

Peru, IL, tack eyes, hollow body, appears to be old working paint, some light gunning wear, original weight, Levernier Collection, 16"L, est. 600 - 900

Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original & old working paint, some flaking on right side & gunning wear, replaced weight, branded MAXSON on bottom, 15.5"L, est. 700 - 1,000

Black Duck Harry M. Shourds (1890-1943) Ocean City, NJ, c. 1920 15 3/4 in. long Restored.

Weedsport, NY, glass eyes, solid body, rare example with original copper tail feathers, it is believed that only 24 examples similar to this were made, old working paint with gunning wear & some shot

Detroit, MI, early slope breasted premier grade, glass eyes, hollow body, professionally restored by Paul Fortin, head is turned slightly right, excellent condition, 16"L, est. 700 - 1,000

Lem Ward Pintail Drake Duck Decoy, 1930

Mallard Drake 3/4 Size A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1940 12 1/2 in. long This carving displays the Crowell rectangular stamp. Original paint with light wear.

RED-BREASTED MERGANSER DRAKE by Harry V. Shourds, Tuckerton, NJ, circa 1900. Very good restored paint and structural condition. Hollow construction. Head with carved crest and tack eyes. Bill with car