Collection of thirty (30) marbles, featuring sulphide, handmade, and contemporary pieces. The first group consists of six (6) handmade transparent swirl marbles, including five (5) divided-core marbles with 3 to 4 inner bands and white or yellow outer latticino bands, and one 3-stage solid-core marble. All of these marbles have ground/faceted pontils, with sizes ranging […]
Lot 953: Georges Clemenceau Historical Tiger Figurine
Georges Clemenceau (1841-1929), scarce historical satirical figurine depicting the French Prime Minister’s head, in papier mache, joined to the velvet body of a tiger. 10 in L. Circa 1910. Note: Clemenceau’s political actions, including his push for strict treatment of Germany at the Treaty of Versailles, earned him the nickname of “The Tiger”. A similar example is in the […]
Lot 952: Carved & Painted Pelican Decoy
Contemporary carved and painted pelican decoy, hollow interior, maker unknown, with a yellow head and a mixture of tan and black feathers. 10 1/2 in. H x 27 in. L. 20th century. CONDITION: Overall, very good condition.
Lot 951: Delaware WWII POW Made Bluebill Drake
Delaware Blue Bill drake with carved nostrils, hollow neck shelf, and a dry marbelized sap bleed paint. Made by a German Prisoner of War for Dr. Aubrey Smoot, part-time Camp POW Doctor in Georgetown, Delaware. 6 3/8 in. H x 14 in L. Circa 1944. Note: According to the Ward Foundation Inc. “Dr. Aubrey Smoot, served […]
Lot 950: Pair of Bluebills Duck Decoys by Fred Plichta
Pair of carved and painted Bluebill duck decoys, a drake and hen, by Fred Plichta. Hen is branded “Hy” Dahlka and Ken Dahlka to the underside, and the drake is marked “3T” to the underside and retains its original paint. Hen: 7 1/2 in. H x 13 in. L. Drake: 6 3/4 in. H x 14 1/2 […]
Lot 949: Swan Decoy Attributed to Sperry Factory
Carved and painted swan decoy, attributed to Sperry Factory, New Haven, Connecticut, with distinctive carved mandibles and nostrils. 14 in. H x 19 1/2 in. L. Circa 1920-1930’s. CONDITION: Overall good condition with scattered losses to paint and a repaired neck.
Lot 948: Joe Lincoln Style Canada Goose Decoy By Monty Collins
Joe Lincoln-style Canadian Goose is carved by Martin (Marty) Collins of Massachusetts. The decoy is marked on the underside with “A. M. Forbush” and tack eyes. 14 in. H x 25 in. L. 20th century. CONDITION: Overall good condition, with some wear and cracks consistent with age, including a chip on the tail.
Lot 947: Billy Ellis Black Duck
Black duck decoy by Billy Ellis (Whitby-Oshawa, Ontario) with original paint and swiveling head. Billy Ellis fished and made gunning decoys at his shack on Story’s Marsh, south of Whitby Island. His carving career began in the 1920s and continued through the 1940s. This decoy, with its solid black finish, dates from the second period […]
Lot 946: Chesapeake Bay Canvasback Drake Decoy
Chesapeake Bay canvasback drake decoy by an unknown maker, attributed to either Dick Howlett or Daddy Holly and originally from the rig of John Poplar. Branded “Clara”. 8 in. H x 14 in. L. Circa 1890s. CONDITION: Scattered wear and losses. The head is a replacement.
Lot 945: “Tinnie” Tinshore Plover Decoy & Harvey Cross Eider Drake Decoy
A “Tinnie” or Tinshore Plover bird decoy with the original paint and stand. 2 in. H x 10 in. L. Late 19th century. 2nd item: Elder drake decoy carved by Harvey Cross (Big Tancook Island, Nova Scotia, 1895-1981). 7 in. H x 19 1/2 in. L. Circa 1930s. Note: His hunting partner was his brother, Ralph […]
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