OVERSIZED MERGANSER DRAKE DECOY, ROSS

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

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”.

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

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

OVERSIZED MERGANSER DRAKE, possibly Virginia. Good original paint with some touch-up to bottom. Good structural condition. Full keel. Deep ice groove carving to back. Balsa construction

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.

OVERSIZED MERGANSER DRAKE attributed to Owen Ridgeway, Barnegat, NJ. Paint appears to be original. Check the length of back. 100-200

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.

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

RARE OVERSIZED AMERICAN MERGANSER DRAKE by Hurley Conklin, Manahawkin, NJ. Excellent original paint and condition. Hollow construction. Head turned slightly right. Round inset weight. Branded H. CONKL

Vintage Cork Body Oversized Mallard Drake Decoy. Natural painted features. 8-1/2"h. x 25"l. Condition: Good with some losses, breaks and wear.

Merganser Drake Duck Decoy by W. Beeson, Solid Body, Original Paint