Redhead Drake by Grayson Chesser

Virginia Redhead Drake By Grayson Chesser (b. 1947), Jenkins Bridge, VA A 13 ¾ inch custom order decoy, exhibiting combed and incised feather details, carved raised primary and secondary wing det

PINTAIL DRAKE by Grayson Chesser, Jenkins Bridge, VA. Excellent original paint and unused condition. Gunning model carved in a swimming position. Nice painted feather work. “C” carved in bottom

Virginia Shoveler Drake By Grayson Chesser (b. 1947), Jenkins Bridge, VA A 12 ¾ inch decoy with a low head, raised wing tips, signed by the maker with an incised “C” on the bottom. Or

Jenkins Bridge, VA, 1 drake & 2 hens, glass eyes, hollow bodies, mint original paint with excellent detail, makers brand on bottom, 13.5"L, est. 1,200 - 1,600

PAIR OF BLUE WING TEAL by Grayson Chesser, Jenkins Bridge, VA. Near-mint original paint and condition. The drake is a swimmer, the hen a low=head model. Both with split-tail carving. Both with circula

Redhead Drake Lloyd Parker (1859-1921) Parkertown, NJ, c. 1890 15 in. long A expertly crafted hollow New Jersey decoy by one of Barnegat Bay's finest carvers. The work is marked with a stamped "DSC" o

VERY EARLY REDHEAD DRAKE attributed to Ben Dye, Perryville, MD, circa 1880's. Good working paint and structural condition. Head appears original to body. Retains tack eyes. Typical mid-neck check. Ret

Hollow carved, shooting stool model with slightly turned head and thick stipple paint. Signed and dated 1967 on underside. Measures 15" long.

Redhead drake, Tom Chambers, Toronto, Ontario, circa 1900. Hollow carved with .25" bottom board. Measures 16" long. Notes: Decoy

Smiths Falls, ONT, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with nice combing on back & sides, a few shot marks & light gunning wear, head is slightly loose, 1 of only 2 known, see Nichol's Decoy book b

Toronto, ONT, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with subtle combing on back & sides, excellent form, light gunning wear with some shot marks, light paint wear to edge of tail & bill, 15"L, est.

Louis O'Neal (1908-1981) Churches Island, NC, c. 1940 17 1/2 in. long Louis was a renowned maker of not only decoys and decorative carvings, but also hunting boats. This decoy was selected for inclusi

Grayson Chesser (VA, b. 1947), Pair of Green Winged TealSanford, Virginia, made 1992, carved and painted wood, glass eyes, incised brand C. Length 11.5 in. each An outstanding composed pair by one of

Jenkins Bridge, VA, glass eyes, hollow body, excellent original paint with nice feathering detail, elegant form with slightly tucked head position, makers brand on bottom, 16"L, est. 700 - 1,000

Detroit, MI, premier grade, glass eyes, rare low head, hollow body, combination of original & old working paint with gunning wear & shot marks, age crack in bill, branded ELP on bottom, hard to find i

Detroit, MI, oversized challenge grade, possibly a Back Bay or Atlantic model, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint, a few shot marks, tight age crack on right side of body & wood knot in back, l

PAIR OF GRAYSON CHESSER PINTAIL DECOYSVirginia, 20th CenturyBoth with carved "C" on underside.Lengths 15” and 19.5”.

Redhead drake, William Dugan, Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts. "WE Dugan" branded in underside. Typical round-inlayed lead weight on underside. 14.75" long. Provenance: Kirby Roberts collection.

Alex Bay, NY. From the Estate of Andy Reese - Western NY Collector

REDHEAD DRAKE by Joe King, Manahawkin, NJ. Very good restored paint and structural condition. Hollow construction. Deep ice groove carving. Scratch-feather paint to back. Retains glass eyes. Retains p

REDHEAD DRAKE attributed to Joe Paul, Manahawkin, NJ. Working paint and good structural condition with some staining and rubs. Hollow construction. Overall length is approximately 16 inches. 100-150

Lot of (2) hand carved birds: a coot, signed "Ness Lefort" 1989, and a redhead drake, signed "Mario Marchi" 1985, 12in long and 13in long respectively. Provenance: Walnut Creek, California.

Fair Haven, MI, relief carved eyes, hollow body, old working paint with gunning wear, some shot marks, light roughness to edge of bill, Meldrum's signature A brand under bill, 15.5"L, est. 400 - 700

EARLY REDHEAD DRAKE by Ned Burgess, Churches Island, NC, circa 1920’s. Restored paint and good structural condition. Retains foundry weight