An early John B. Graham (1822-1912, Charlestown, MD) carved canvasback drake decoy, all paint removed and branded “Dr. Taylor” twelve times. 6 1/2 in. H x 14 1/2 in. L. Circa 1860s. Note: This rare decoy by Graham is notable for its intricate details, including mandibles, nostrils, and a nail on the head. Note the square-cut […]

1st item: Ernest Miller (Ontario, Canada / 1886-1951) blue bill hen decoy in the original paint, from Larry Lunman’s collection. 6 1/2 in. H x 12 1/4 in. L. A 2nd item: James Irvin Lyons ( Belleville, Ontario / 1884-1961), high-headed black duck, branded “J Lyons” twice and carved with a “J” on the underside. 7 […]

1st item: An Old Squaw drake from Long Islan with JVC brand. 6 in. H x 14 1/4 in. L. Circa 1920’s. 2nd item: George Bacon Golden-Eye Hen decoy, branded “ETE” from the rig of Ebenezer Toney Englansby of Burlington, VT. Circa 1910. 3rd item: Decoy branding iron reading “ETE” for Ebenezer Torrey Englesby from Burlington, VT. 26 in. L. […]

1st item:  Jarvis Snow (Powell’s Point, NC, 1926-2011) painted canvas and wood goose signed on the underside. 12 in. H x 24 in. L.  20th century. Note: Jarvis was the son of Dexter Snow, the caretaker of the Whalehead Club. 12 in. H x 24 in. L. 2nd item: A Jack Sweet (Erie, PA, 1950’s) […]

J. Corb Reed (1897-1982), Chincoteague, VA, painted swan decoy having a wood head and cork body. Branded ACM and made in the 1950s for a  “McGruder” rig. 15 in. H x 27 1/2 in. L. CONDITION: Scattered wear and losses to the cork body, with wood shrinkage to the head, consistent with age and use.

1st item: Mason Factory Bluebill Drake decoy, premier grade with an oversized back, repainted by Maurice Waterman of Knotts Island, VA, circa 1915. 7 3/4 in. H x 18 1/2 in. L. 2nd item: Sperry Factory Drake decoy, cedarwood and golden-eyes. 6 3/4 in. H x 14 1/2 in. L. Circa 1920s. CONDITION: Both ducks are in good […]

1st item: Miles Hancock (1887-1974, Chincoteague, VA) carved and painted pintail drake, likely painted by Norman Hudson. 7 1/2 in. H x 18 in. L. Circa 1940s. 2nd item: A rare John Moir (Smith Falls, Ontario) golden-eye hen with the original paint and a carved “W” on the underside.  It measures 6 in. H x 12 1/2 […]

1st & 2nd items: A pair of carved golden-eyed duck decoys, an oversized drake and regular hen, by Ferman Eyre (Brockville, Canada), both in the original paint. Drake: 7 1/4 in. H x 13 1/2 in. L. Hen:  6 1/4 in. H x 13 1/2 in. L. Circa 1930s. Note: The drake was once part of the […]

Miles Hancock (VA 1887-1975) carved and painted Canadian Goose gunning decoy, retains its original paint with some overpaint to the tail. 10 1/2 in. H and 22 in. L. Circa 1930s or 1940s. CONDITION: Some overpaint and weathering on the back. 

A carved and painted Bufflehead hen decoy, attributed to Ira Hudson or the Hudson family, with tack eyes and a fluted tail. Possibly painted by Delbent Hudson, Ira’s youngest son, who painted many of Ira Hudson’s decoys during the last third of Ira’s carving career. 6 in. H x 12 in. L. Circa 1930s. CONDITION: Overall […]