Thelma J. Peterson 'Cobb Island Decoys

A Thelma J. Peterson "1985 Cobb Island Decoys - Eastern Shore of Virginia Nathan F. Cobb, Jr. September 27, 1825 - January 25, 1905", pencil signed and numbered 388/450. Housed in frame behind glass.

One stamped "WEK" and other inscribed on base: Tim England (?) / Cobb Island"; other example flat decoy. .7 1/2 x 10 x 2 1/2 inches

Two 12 inch decoys by E. J. "Pete" Peterson, Cape Charles, VA. Signed on the bottom, branded with his "Pete" brand and dated 1991. In original paint and condition.

1 by Gene Marshall, Forked River, NJ, no eyes, hollow body, original paint, few light rubs with a couple paint chips on head & bill, makers tag & signature on bottom & 1 J. Parker, Crab Island Parkert

15th annual core sound decoy festivel dec 7-8 2002 harkers island nc signed by J kelley nelson framed 16" x 13" seepics

A 10 1/2 inch Yellowlegs shorebird decoy similar to decoys made by the J.N. Dodge (1882-1893) and Peterson factories branded "EFH". Old, possibly original paint with wear- to

Red headed, canvas back, drake decoy. Carved in Westhampton, Long Island and survived "the great hurricane of 1938", and attributed to "Uncle Bruce," weight still attached to the underside of the deco

Yellowlegs William J. Matthews (1855- 1930s) Rig Assawoman Island, VA, c. 1890 9 1/4 in. long Mackey acquired the Matthews rig from the hunter's estate. The underside of this decoy is marked with the

Swan with Doughty Goose Body Doughty Family Hog Island, VA, c. 1870 25 1/4 in. long This decoy began as a part of the famous goose rig that William J. Mackey attributed to a Walter Brady. This bird, w

VERY EARLY DOWITCHER attributed to John Haff, Cobb Island, VA, circa 1890. Very old working paint, with some possibly the original, and good structural condition. Numerous shot marks. Bill appears to

Cape Charles, VA, relief carved eyes, solid body, mint original paint, nice form, makers brand & dated 2006 on bottom, 13.5"L, est. 400 - 700

Cape Charles, VA, hand chopped body, original paint with some gunning wear & light paint loss, tight age cracks in back & bottom, makers brand on bottom, 13.5"L, est. 300 - 500

A Golden Plover shorebird decoy in original paint and condition with tack eyes from eastern shore of Malpeque Bay, Prince Edward Island. Illustrated Decoys of Maritime Canada (Guyette), page 140; Cele

William “Tucker” Daniels (1879-1953) Wanchese, NC, c. 1910 17 1/2 in. long Daniels was a fisherman, hunter, guide, and decoy maker who spent most of his life on Roanoke Island. This decoy displays

Perch fish decoy, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. Tack eyes. 7" x 1.25" tall x .75" wide. Provenance Steven Michaan collection. Literature "American Fish Decoys," Steven

Pike fish decoy, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. Tack eyes. 6.5" x 1" x .5". Provenance Steven Michaan collection. Literature "American Fish Decoys," Steven Michaan, p. 1

J. Andre Smith Island Shelter Etching. Possibly original etching. Appears to be signed and dated in pencil below print. Depicts a person sitting in shady area underneath a tree wi5 basket, overlooking

Very rare musky fish decoy, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. Painted eye model. With carved gills and mouth. 7.25" x 1" tall x .5" wide. Provenance: Michaan collection. Li

Pike fish decoy, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan, 2nd quarter 20th century. Dome tack eyes with white bear paw decoration on sides. 9" x 1.5" tall x 7/8" wide.

Perch fish decoy, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. Domed brass eyes with additional dot painting along the seven black bars on body. 5 5/8" x 1 1/8" tall x 5/8" wide. Prov

Musky fish decoy, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. Tack eyes. 6" x 1" tall x .5" wide. Provenance Steven Michaan collection. Literature Fish is pictured in "American Fish

Perch fish decoy, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan, 2nd quarter 20th century. Tack eye model. 6" long x 1.25" tall x .75" tall. Carved gills and mouth. Provenance: Michaan collection. Literature: "A

Fish decoy, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan, 2nd quarter 20th century. Brook trout with painted, tack eyes. So called "cut gill" model. Measures 7" long, 1.25" tall, .6" wide.

Mallard Pair J. N. Dodge Decoy Factory (1883-1893) Detroit, MI, c. 1890 16 in. long As found. Provenance: Len Carnaghi Collection