MALLARD DRAKE, T. GELSTON

EARLY MALLARD DRAKE by Thomas Gelston, Quogue, NY, circa 1920s. Early gunning paint and very good structural condition consistent with age. Cork construction. Retains glass eyes and keel weight. Purch

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, Charles Perdew, Henry, Illinois, 2nd quarter 20th century. Hollow carved with relief wingtips. Comb feather paint detail on body. Retains the original Perdew weight. Measures 15.5" long

Mallard drake, Charles Perdew, Henry, Illinois. Retains Perdew weight. 16.25" long. Fine combing and feather paint detail.

Mallard drake, Charles Perdew, Henry, Illinois. Retains Perdew weight. 15.75" long.

Mallard drake, Oscar Alford, Beardstown, Illinois, 1st to 2nd quarter 20th century. Turned head. 13" long. Provenance: Governor Jim Thompson collection. Notes: Decoy

OUTSTANDING MALLARD DRAKE by Bob White, Tullytown, PA. Excellent original paint and structural condition. Hollow construction. Deluxe model with raised, crossed wing tips and fluted tail carving. Snug

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

1/2 size flying mallard drake, Ira Hudson, Chincoteague, Virginia. Inset wings with carved fan tail. 10.5" long.

Mallard drake, John McLoughlin, Bordentown, New Jersey. Signed on underside and dated 1954. Also includes McLoughlin stamp twice on underside. Two piece hollow body with raised wingtips. Measures 19"

VERY FINE MALLARD DRAKE by Marty Hanson, Prior Lake, MN. Very good original paint and structural condition. Slightly raised paint line to back. Hollow construction with seam slightly visible. Carved w

Gus Wilson Mallard Drake

VERY RARE MALLARD DRAKE, Blair school, Philadelphia, PA. Very good structural condition and excellent paint by Bob White, Tullytown, PA. Some shot scars to body. Dowel construction is visible in botto

VERY FINE STANDING MALLARD DRAKE by A.E. Crowell, East Harwich, MA, (1862-1952). Very full -bodied carving in excellent original paint and structural condition. Detailed painted feather work to back,

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

VERY FINE MALLARD DRAKE by Lloyd Johnson, Bay Head, NJ. Slighty oversized gunning model in excellent original paint and condition. Relief-carved primary and secondary wings. Fine comb painting to uppe

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

EARLY MINIATURE MALLARD DRAKE by A. Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, MA, (1862-1952). Excellent original paint and condition. Detailed feather paint to back and painted speculums. Paint ticking to lower b

MALLARD DRAKE by Marty Hanson, Prior Lake, MN. Very good original paint and condition with some very minor gunning wear. Split tail carving and some painted feather detail to back. Head turned slightl

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

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

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.

A. ELMER CROWELL MINIATURE MALLARD DRAKEEast Harwich, Massachusetts, 1862-1952Circa 1930. Mounted on an oval base. Rectangular stamp.Height 4”.