Rare Relic Calling NJ Black Duck

A 16 inch hollow decoy from an unknown master decoy carver from New Jersey. In as found condition, original paint - worn to the wood, age lines, age cracks, head is loose and lower half of billl has a

RARE AND UNUSUAL CALLING BLACK DUCK. Weathered original paint and very good structural condition. Hollow construction with thin bottom board and keel. Head upright and turned left

Preening Black Duck Barnegat Bay, NJ, c. 1890 14 in. long A bold preening black duck with a hollow body. Preeners and sleepers from this region are especially rare. In old working paint with gunning w

VERY EARLY AND RARE BLACK DUCK by Walter Bush, Newark, NJ, circa 1930’s. Good original paint with some possible touch up to bill area. Very good structural condition. Small piece of bill front missi

RARE BLACK DUCK by Joe Savko, Trenton, NJ, (1880-1940). Good original paint with some touch up to areas. Very good structural condition. Hollow construction. High-head model with raised wing tips and

RARE AND FINE STANDING BLACK DUCK by George Strunk, Glendora, NJ. Full bodied carving in excellent original paint and condition. Fine painted feather detail overall and very fine paint ticking to head

RARE SWIMMING BLACK DUCK by Hurley Conklin, Manahawkin, NJ. Very good original paint and unused condition. An early example, circa 1950s. Hollow construction. Area of filler missing to left side seam.

RARE AND FINE BLACK DUCK by John W. McLoughlin, Bordentown, NJ. High-head model in excellent original paint and unused condition. Hollow construction. Relief-carved wings with raised, crossed wing tip

RARE AND FINE BLACK DUCK by John W. McLoughlin, Bordentown, NJ. Snug-head model in excellent original paint and unused condition. Hollow construction. Relief-carved wings with three layers of feather

RARE AND FINE BLACK DUCK by John W. McLoughlin, Bordentown, NJ. High-head model in excellent original paint and unused condition. Hollow construction. Three layers of relief-carved wings and raised, c

RARE SWIMMING BLACK DUCK by Harry M. Shourds, Ocean City, NJ, (1890-1943). Stained natural wood finish and very good structural condition. Hollow construction. Glass eyes a later addition. Retains inl

VERY RARE AND EARLY FLYING BLACK DUCK by Jamie P. Hand, Goshen, NJ. Excellent original paint and condition. Hollow construction. Wide spread and cupped wings and broad tail. Outstretched neck turned b

RARE HIGH-HEAD BLACK DUCK by the Wildfowler Decoy Co., Pt. Pleasant, NJ. Very good original paint and condition. Hollow construction. Nice feathering overall. Retains glass eyes. Inlet weight and rigg

VERY RARE MAGNUM BLACK DUCK by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Pt. Pleasant, NJ. Excellent original paint and condition. Some very minor drips to front side. A very tiny dent to back. Very detailed pain

VERY FINE AND RARE BLACK DUCK by Delbert "CIGAR" Daisey, Chincoteague, VA. Excellent original paint and unused condition. This rare decoy has carved feathers and a carved fluted tail. Elongated wing t

Lester Van Brunt (NJ), Black DuckBarnagat, New Jersey, circa 1940 carved and painted wood. Length 16.5 in. Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

VERY EARLY AND RARE BLACK DUCK by the Wildfowler Decoy Co., Old Saybrook, CT. Rare hollow cedar model in good original paint showing some in-use wear. Good structural condition with minor rubs to bill

RARE BLACK DUCK by John Blair, Jr., Philadelphia, PA (1881-1953). Swimming model in very good restored condition. Glass eyes added. Retains large pad weight. Overall length is approximately 18 inches.

RARE BLACK DUCK by the Armstrong Featherweight Decoy Co., Houston, TX, circa 1938-45. Canvas decoy in very good condition for its age. Some feather detail still visible. Retains original stitching and

RARE BLACK DUCK by the Armstrong Featherweight Decoy Co., Houston, TX, circa 1938-45. Canvas decoy in very good condition for its age. Some feather detail still visible. Retains original stitching and

Rare oversize black duck, Leonard Pryor, Chesapeake City, Maryland, 1st quarter 20th century. Measures 17" long x 7.5" wide. Two piece body. Literature: "Decoys of the Mid Atlantic Region," Henry Flec

Rare Swimming Black Duck Augustus Aaron "Gus" Wilson (1864-1950) South Portland, ME, c. 1920 18 1/4 in. long This swimming black duck features not only a reaching and turned head, but also rare plumag

Benjamin Schmidt (1884-1968) Centerline, MI, c. 1930 21 in. long A grand black duck with excellent textured feathering and a thin paddle tail. Original paint with even gunning wear and faint age line

RARE OVERSIZED BLACK DUCK E.J. “Pete” Peterson, Cape Charles, VA. Excellent original paint and condition. Bold protruding chest. Retains keel weight and deep “PETE” brand