Merganser Decoy, c 1920

Item: Merganser Decoy Date: c. 1920 Size: 8 x 19 x 8 inches Early naive Merganser working decoy in original paint, wood with leather crest Please note that this lot has a reserve. When you leave a bid

C 1920, basswood, New England, dry original paint. Carved from a single piece, simple graphic form with carved wing detail. Bottom drilled for use as stickup decoy. Dimensions: 4 1/2"H X 11"W X 3 1/2"

Rocking-Horse Merganser Hen Simmons Family Friendship, ME, c. 1920 18 1/2 in. long A Down East sheldrake with a ballast made from a broken horseshoe. Original paint with even gunning wear and touch-up

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

American Folk Art Painted Wood Canadian Goose Decoy, C. 1920, H 20'' W 9'' L 25'' | An American Folk Art painted wood Canadian Goose decoy. No marks or artist's signature observed. Circa 1920.

Excellent Trout Ice Fishing Decoy C 1920-50 Mixed Materials 3 5/8"H X 10 3/4"W X 3 5/16"D Beautifully carved pine body, upswept tail, glass eyes, inset tin fins, iron line rings, superb dry original p

Fine Mallard Duck Decoy C 1920-40 Pine 6 1/2"H X 15"W X 6"D Expertly carved mallard hen duck, found in MD. Fine highly detailed dry original painted surfaces, carved bill, painted eyes. Never used, it

Large Early Ice Fishing Decoy C 1920’s Mixed Materials 3"H X 13 3/8"W X 4 3/4"D Bright original whimsically painted surfaces, carved pine body, applied sheet galvanized tin fins & tail, mother of pe

Painted Trout Ice Fishing Decoy. C 1920, pine, wire & sheet iron, with inset lead weights. Colorful dry original paint. Curved body form with carved mouth. 2 1/2"H X 8 1/4"W X 2 1/4"D Please note that

Sunfish Ice Fishing Decoy C 1920-50 Mixed Materials 3"H X 5 3/8"W X 2 1/2"D Vibrant dry original painted surfaces. Well carved example, relief carved gills, glass eyes, single piece hardwood carved bo

Large Ice Fishing Decoy C 1920-40 Pine, Iron & Lead 2 3/4”H X 14 1/8”W X 5 1/4”D Vibrant original painted surfaces, the fins lightly oxidized. Carpet tack eyes, line ring intact, lead weight und

Unknown Maker. Folky Ohio Bluebill Drake Decoy. c. 1920’s-40’s. Unknown maker but shows influences from the Petersen, Mason, and Pratt Decoy Companies. It was used in the marshes along the Sandusk

Title: Early Tadpole Ice Fishing Decoy Date: C 1920 Materials: Pine w/ Tin Fins & Feet Dimensions: 1 1/4”H X 6 1/4”W X 2 3/4”D Provenance/Additional Information: Rare tadpole/frog form, dry orig

carved in 1955 for Harold Evans of Watertown, NY. All original.

Eider and merganser decoys. Maine. Circa 1920. Black and white: H 8 1/4" W 16 1/2" Wood: H 6 1/4" W 16 1/2" Condition: Working paint. Link for high-res images: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9jrfxpuwt

Pair Vintage Merganser Decoys, maker's mark, "C" incised on underside, painted wood, outstretched necks, glass eyes, early to mid 20th C, 19 1/2"l. CONDITION: good, used, with expansion joint areas; d

(3) Carved duck decoys, c/o Merganser signed "WEK 82" (18-1/2" l), primitive signed "W Holtje" (14-3/8" l), miniature signed "Miles Hancock Chincoteague VA" (6-1/4" l)

Title: C 1920 Ice Fishing Decoy Materials: Pine & Tin Dimensions: 1 1/4”H X 5 1/4”W X 2 1/2”D Provenance/Additional Information: Fabulous dry green & chrome yellow painted surfaces, great patina

Blue-Winged Teal Pair Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1920 12 in. long An exceptional pair of glass-eye Mason teal with round inletted weights. A partial brand from "Oakland Farm" and

Standard-Grade Bluebill Pair Evans Duck Decoy Co. (1921-1932) Ladysmith, WI, c. 1920 14 1/2 in. long Both hollow decoys bear an Evans ink stamp. Original paint with heavy gunning wear, cracks and some

Blue-Winged Teal Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1920 12 in. long Original paint with moderate gunning wear, including shot and some loss to neck filler. Provenance: Estate of A. Micha

A very charming, c. 1920 Oldsquaw Hen Duck Decoy. According to an old typed label affixed to the bottom, this bird is from Cranberry Island, Maine (off the coast of Mt. Desert Island). It has an inlet

Canvasback Hen Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1920 16 in. long A hen with a "RV Jr" brand and inset circular weight on the underside. Original paint with moderate gunning wear, a few

Preening merganser folk art decoy. Northeastern United States, circa 1920. Combination of old working paint and original paint. Over-paint removed from areas of the head. Inspected under UV light. Ple