February 16th Decoy and Sporting Collectible Auction
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Beulah, MI 49617
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Auction Dates and Times
Sunday Feb 16,
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Auctioneers, Inc.

Contact: Grant Cole
Phone: 231-651-9099
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Terms: 20% Buyers Premium with Cash and Check. If you use a Credit or Debit card a 5% charge will be added to the Buyer's Premium to total 25%. The Information Is Believed To Be Accurate, But Is Furnished For Convenience Only And Is Not A Representation By The Auctioneers, Auction Company Or Its Staff. Auctioneers Acting As The Seller's Agent Only. Announcements Made On The Day Of Sale Take Precedence Over All Printed Matter. Shipping Of Purchases Will Be Available At Buyer's Expense. *****DELIVERY INFO- If you have already set up a delivery/pickup location with Grant, there is no need to let Megan know again. We have a running list. If you would like delivery to a Decoy Show, please call Grant directly to discuss. We charge a $10.00 Per Lot handling fee for delivery. We try our best to deliver to you at shows, but trailer room fills up quickly!!! 231-651-9099 Call Grant For More Information About Auctions. 231-651-9099
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DECOY & SPORTING COLLECTIBLE AUCTION Sunday Evening January 19th 5 PM EST ONLINE & ABSENTEE BIDDING ACCEPTED 350 Lots Duck Decoys Fish Spearing Decoys Duck Calls and More! We will be accepting Online and Absentee Bids. Call Grant to coordinate your bids! 231-651-9099

1
Jim Schmiedlin Pr of Hooded Merganser Duck Decoys
Bradfordwoods, PA, glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint with excellent detail & blending, terrific form & great attitude on this rigmate pr, light gunning wear with minor paint loss, wonderful working examples that would make a great addition to...

2
Jim Schmiedlin Gadwall Drake Duck Decoy
Bradfordwoods, PA, glass eyes, hollow body, good original paint with detailed blending & coloration, nice form with head being turned slightly right, light gunning wear & a few minor paint rubs, maker's brand on bottom, 16"L, est. 2,000 - 3,000

3
Jim Schmiedlin Surf Scoter Decoy
Bradfordwoods, PA, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with light gunning wear & a few minor rubs, excellent form in preening position with raised wing, maker's brand on bottom, 15"L, est. 2,000 - 3,000

4
Petersen Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, painted eyes, solid body, combination of mostly original & very little old working paint, cracked bill, shot marks & gunning wear, paint crazing, 16"L, est. 500 - 800

5
Pratt Factory Crow Decoy
Chicago, IL, rare decoy, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, wood knot on side, gunning wear, metal legs, 10.5"T, est. 500 - 800

6
Ben Schmidt Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with relief carving, small age crack in breast front, retains original keel, minor wear, 15"L, est. 500 - 800

7
Illinois River Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
no eyes, hollow body, combination of mostly original paint with some touchups, gunning wear, small bill repair, Raymond lead weight, name written on bottom, 18"L, est. 400 - 700

8
George Sibley Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Whitehall, MI, glass eyes, hollow body, mostly original paint with some touchup & varnish, paint crazing, heavy gunning wear, age cracks in head, wood missing on back, can hear lead weight inside the decoy, slightly turned head, 15"L, est. 400 - 700

9
Everett Staffeldt Loon Decoy
Naperville, IL, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, slightly turned head, relief carving, very minor wear, detailed feathers, bottom has personalized message from carver, 24"L, est. 300 - 600

10
Long Island Brant Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, tack eyes, 3 pc cork body, wooden head, original paint, nails in neck, shot marks & gunning wear, age cracks in bottom, "Walt T. Smith" brand on keel, 19"L, est. 300 - 500

11
3 Factory Duck Decoys
1 Downeast black duck, Freeport, ME, original paint, hairline bill crack, seam separation at neck & body, age crack, minor wear, "RJL" brand, 1 pr of Al Ries Tru-Dux mallards, Chicago, IL, combination of original & old working paint, drake has heavy ...

12
Ed "One Arm" Kellie Canvasback Hen Duck Decoy
Monroe, MI, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint with overpaint being taken down, gunning wear, age cracks, wood knots, 14.5"L, est. 150 - 300

13
Jeff Teeter Pr of Green-Winged Teal Duck Decoys
Livonia, Mi, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, relief carving, minor wear with a few rubs & scuffs, carver's signature carved in bottoms, 10.5"L, est. 125 - 250

14
Casey Edwards Pr of Blue-Winged Teal Duck Decoys
Mason, WI, glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint, split tails, a few paint rubs & flakes, minor wear, slightly turned heads, signed by carver on bottoms, 11.5"L, est. 125 - 250

15
Bill Weimer Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
glass eyes, hollow bodies, strong original paint, minor wear, carver's stamp on bottom, very detailed, drake has slightly turned head, 16"L & 18"L, est. 125 - 250

16
Schmidt School Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Michigan, glass eyes, solid body, restored paint, relief carving, shot marks & minor gunning wear, 18"L, est. 100 - 200

17
Ben Schmidt Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear & flaking, a few shot marks, tight age crack on right side of body, age crack in edge of tail, age crack through neck, 16"L, est. 200 - 400

17
Rare Doc Baumgardner Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Houghton Lake, MI. glass eyes, solid body, combination of original and old working paint, some gunning wear, great form and hard to find example in any condition, 16"L est. 300 - 500

18
Charles Perdew Crow Call
Henry, IL, good condition with light wear, a few small dings, patent date 11-2-1909, stamped "CHAS. H. PERDEW, HENRY, ILL", est. 200 - 400

19
Evans Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Ladysmith, WI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, some gunning wear & paint rubs, damage to left edge of bill, factory stamp on bottom, 15"L, est. 150 - 300

20
Heck Whittington Coot Duck Decoy
Oglesby, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint, a few small dings with minor wear, signed & dated April 30-77, carver's information branded on bottom, 13.5"L, est. 300 - 500

21
Madison Mitchell Coot Decoy
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid body, original paint, some gunning wear & flaking, head is turned slightly left, maker's name & dated 1965 in electropen on bottom, 12"L, est. 150 - 300

22
Casey Edwards Pr of Flying Green-Winged Teal
Mason, WI, glass eyes, solid bodies, strong original paint, signed by carver, 12"L, hen has 17"L wingspan, drake has 16"L wingspan, est. 300 - 500

23
Casey Edwards Carved Heron
Mason, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint, feeding position, slightly turned head, wooden legs & feet standing on driftwood, relief carving, feet carved into wood, signed by carver, 13"T, est. 200 - 400

24
Cliff Hitchcock Trout Fish Spearing Decoy
Midland, MI, glass eyes, carved tail & metal fins, highly detailed scaling, very good original paint with great detail, relief carved gills & open mouth, maker's initial & '10 #130" on bottom, 12"L, est. 200 - 400

25
Casey Edwards Hanging Carved Witch on Broom
Mason, WI, painted eyes, solid body, strong original paint, carved broom & witches cape, relief carving, unique very detailed piece in very good condition, signed by carver, 13"T, est. 200 - 400

26
Casey Edwards Carved Traffic Cop
Mason, WI, standing traffic cop, carved eyes, whistle, billy club, detailed relief carving, original paint, wood knot on side & under arm, hairline cracks at shoulders & small hairline crack in back, minor wear, distressed wear, signed by carver, 15"...

27
Mike Borrett Flying Ruffed Grouse
Madison, WI, glass eyes, solid resin body, strong original paint, very detailed, maker's name stamped on top side of wing, 18.5"L with a 17"L wingspan, est. 200 - 400

28
Mike Borrett Flying Mallard Drake
Madison, WI, glass eyes, solid resin body, original paint with small paint chip on back, very detailed, maker's name stamped on top side of wing, "C.A.C." stamp on back, 19"L with a 21"L wingspan, est. 200 - 400

29
Metal Owl Doorstop
by unknown maker, glass eyes with 1 missing, solid iron body with plaster type overcoat, original paint, flaking & chips, detailed feathers throughout, 14"T, est. 150 - 300

30
2 Carl Christiansen Dolphin Spearing Decoys
Newberry, MI, 1 bottlenose & 1 pink river with wooden top fin, both have glass eyes, strong original paint, metal fins, wooden tails, open mouths, carved blow holes, signed & species on bottom, 11.5"L & 12.5"L, est. 150 - 300

31
Greg Pususta Rock Bass Fish Spearing Decoy
Waverly, MN, painted eyes, strong original paint, metal fins & wooden tail, relief carving, dated 11-07, #167, signed, 7"L, est. 150 - 250

32
Casey Edwards Flying Rooster Pheasant Spear Decoy
Mason, WI, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, relief carving, pheasant feathers added, weighted, signed by maker, 13"L, est. 150 - 300

33
Tim Karash Indian Lake Wooden Plaque
Kent, OH, original, hand painted catfish, varnished, has a small hole drilled in middle for additional hanging stability, good condition, signed by maker, 23.5"L x 7.5"T x 1"W, est. 100 - 200

34
Tim Karash Wolverine Lake Wooden Skinning Board
Kent, OH, original, hand painted trout, varnished, has a hole on right side for hanging, good condition, signed by maker, .21"L x 7.5"T x .25"W, est. 100 - 200

35
Tim Karash Bass Lake Wooden Plaque
Kent, OH, original, hand painted small mouth bass, varnished, a few small wood flaws & knots, some areas have light varnish flaking, good condition, signed by maker, 23."L x 9.5"T x .75"W, est. 100 - 200

36
4 Carl Christiansen Spearing Decoys
Newberry, MI, 2 fish with metal fins & wooden tails, 1 sea turtle with metal fins & 1 fresh water turtle with metal feet & tail, all 4 have glass eyes, strong original paint, "CC" painted on bottoms, sizes range 3"L - 5"L, est. 100 - 200

37
4 Carl Christiansen Spearing Decoys
Newberry, MI, 1 fish with metal fins & wooden tail & 3 turtles with metal feet & tails, all 4 have glass eyes, strong original paint, "CC" painted on bottoms, sizes range 3"L - 5"L, est. 100 - 200

38
A.J. Downey, Jr. Smelt Fish Spearing Decoy
Newberry, MI, glass eyes, carved tail & metal fins, strong original paint, relief carving, maker's initials in lead weight on bottom, 9.5"L, est. 100 - 200

39
Carl Christiansen Flying Teal Hen Spearing Decoy
Newberry, MI, glass eyes, strong original paint, metal wings, wooden tail, relief carving, "CC" on bottom, 9"L, est. 100 - 200

40
Carl Christiansen Muskrat Spearing Decoy
Newberry, MI, bead eyes, original paint, metal feet, wooden tail, minor wear, relief carving, "CC" on bottom, 11"L, est. 100 - 200

41
Carl Christiansen Hand Carved Cardinal Vase
Newberry, MI, features a pair of cardinals on tree branches made in the Oscar Peterson style, strong original paint, signed by carver, 5.75"T x 2.75"D, est. 100 - 200

42
3 Otto Garren Mallard Duck Decoys
Canton, IL, all are carver's early economy grades, 2 drakes & 1 hen which has a tail chip, all have glass eyes, solid bodies, very worn original paint with a few minor touchups, age cracks with some cracks being filled, significant paint loss, heavy ...

43
Mike Pavlovich Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Monroe, MI, rigmate pr, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, gunning wear, 91 written on hen's keel, 17.5"L, est. 200 - 400

44
J. Eugene Hendrickson Goose Decoy
Northfield, NJ, tack eyes, hollow body, mostly original paint with a few touchups to head, hairline bill crack, gunning wear, JEH brand in weight on bottom, 23.5"L, est. 200 - 400

45
Wildfowler Scoter Decoy
Quoque, NY, glass eyes, solid body, worn original paint with some flaking, minor gunning wear, factory stamp on bottom, 17.5"L, est. 200 - 400

46
3 Bluebill Duck Decoys
by unknown carvers, 1 hen with glass eyes, hollow body, "OBENNETT 1977" carved in bottom, 1 Illinois River drake with painted eyes, hollow body, old taped neck repair, heavy gunning wear & 1 drake with glass eyes, solid cork body, shot marks, all 3 h...

47
Manfred Scheel Miniature Flying Green-Winged Teal
Bethlehem, PA, carved painted eyes, strong original detailed paint, small chip on left wing, metal feet, positioned on willows made of wire inserted in a wood base with rock scene, 4.5"T, est. 200 - 400

48
Morley Rebecca Johnson Live Bait Box
Palisade, MN, hand made & hand painted wooden live bait box with wire mesh sides, wooden hatch to hold door close, wooden handle with wire, maker's name painted on top, circa 1920, 7.5"L x 9"T, est. 200 - 400

49
Artie Birdsall Brant Decoy
Point Pleasant, NJ, no eyes, hollow body, original paint, neck cracks, gunning wear, carver's name & #833 on bottom, 17.5"L, est. 150 - 300

50
New Jersey Canada Goose Decoy
by unknown carver, painted tack eyes, hollow body, old working paint, in swimming position, reset neck crack, gunning wear, small age crack in back, 28"L, est. 150 - 300

51
Randy Tull Canada Goose Decoy
glass eyes, solid body, detailed original paint, ducks unlimited special edition 99-2000 medallion, signed, #1877/4000, slightly turned head, very nice example with just a few minor rubs, 18"L, est. 150 - 300

52
Early Ohio Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, tack eyes, solid body, original paint, neck & bill cracks both refastened with nails, bill & tail chip, gunning wear, 14"L, est. 150 - 300

53
2 Bluebill Duck Decoys
by unknown carvers, 1 drake with combination of original & old working paint & 1 hen with old working paint, puppy chew on bill, both have glass eyes, hollow with bottom boards, old working paint, gunning wear, 15"L, est. 150 - 300

54
Ken Kurkowski Coot Duck Decoy
Menasha, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, a few small age cracks & minor gunning wear, 13"L, est. 125 - 250

55
2 Canada Bluebill Duck Decoys
1 Hector Desmarais high headed drake, Quebec, painted eyes, combination of original & old working paint, heavy wear, wood knots, HD Brand on bottom & 1 hen by unknown carver, glass eyes, old working paint, both have solid bodies, gunning wear & shot ...

56
2 Wood Duck Drake Decoys
1 Paul B. Allen, Lewistown, glass eyes, rubs & wear, signed & dated April 1995, #019 stamp & 1 by unknown carver, painted eyes, both have solid bodies & original paint, 13"L & 14"L, est. 125 - 350

57
C.M. Bennett Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Springfield, IL, glass eyes, solid cork bodies with wood heads & keels, original paint, slightly turned heads, gunning wear with shot marks, #48 written on bottoms, 16.5"L, est. 125 - 250

58
Bill Heitzman Pr of Green-Winged Teal Duck Decoys
Pekin, IL, glass eyes, solid bodies, good original paint with minor wear, 9"L, est. 100 - 200

59
Michigan Canvasback Bobtail Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, glass eyes, solid body, combination of mostly original with some old working paint, nails in neck, possible bill repair, wood knot, gunning wear, age cracks, 17"L, est. 100 - 200

60
Everett Staffeldt Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Naperville, IL, glass eyes, solid body, original paint by Amy Sarver, minor wear, relief carvings, "ES" brand on bottom, 13"L, est. 100 - 200

61
Wisconsin Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
Green Bay area by unknown carver, glass eyes, hollow body with bottom board, original paint, gunning wear, 14.5"L, est. 100 - 200

62
Wisconsin Oversized Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Green Bay area by unknown carver, glass eyes, solid body, combination of some original paint with mostly old working paint, shot marks, gunning wear, age cracks, including large one in bottom, 20"L, est. 100 - 200

63
3 Metal Duck Related Items
pr of mallard head bookends, painted eyes, solid heavy iron, original paint, drake has some paint chipping on side & back, otherwise both have minor wear, green felt on bottom, drake has maker's sticker on bottom, 6"T & 1 rare hollow metal black duck...

64
Mallard Drake on Driftwood
by unknown carver, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint with detailed carving, a few very small chips on end of tail, sits on a piece of driftwood, 16.5"L, est. 100 - 200

65
4 Empty Shotgun Shell Boxes
1 Remington Express extra long range 410ga., 1 Remington Dupont Kleanbore Sure Shot Shells 12ga. Wrapped in plastic, 1 Peters 2 1/2In. 410 rustless High Velocity, 1 Peters 12ga. high velocity long range wrapped in plastic, all are in fair condition, ...

66
5 Empty Shotgun Shell Boxes
1 Western Xpert 2 3/4" 12ga., 1 Peters High Velocity 12ga., bottom of box does not open, 1 Peters Victor rustless 12ga. new Peters crimp, 1 Western super X 2-3/4" 12ga., those 4 in fair condition, 1 Western Super-X 2-1/2" 410ga. worn condition, sizes...

67
Joe Anderlik Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Lac du Flambeau, WI, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint, highly detailed feather carving, heads are turned slightly left, crossed tail feathers, maker's signature on bottom, 15"L, est. 400 - 700

68
5 Bo Brow Fish Spearing Decoys
Northport, MI, all have painted eyes, 3 have carved tails, 2 have metal tails, all have metal fins, hard to find examples, minor wear, largest fish decoy has small chip on edge of tail, sizes range 3.5"L - 6"L, est. 400 - 700

69
Carl Christiansen Hand Carved Fish Vase
Newberry, MI, this beautiful vase features 3 hand carved fish including perch, walleye & sunfish, each has 1 glass eye, excellent condition, highly detailed scaling, maker's signature on bottom, 11"T x 5"W, est. 300 - 500

70
Frank Schmidt Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, hen is in excellent condition with detailed feather stamping, drake has a few shot marks & was previously displayed on a lamp with a hole drilled through the center of the body, 18"L, est. 200 - 400

71
Walter Snow Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, glass eyes, hollow bodies, good original paint, drake is in excellent condition, hen has minor flaking, overall nice examples, 17"L, est. 200 - 400

72
Oversized Michigan Canvasback Duck Decoy
glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint with some gunning wear & flaking, nice oversized lead canvasback, 20"L, est. 200 - 400

73
Jim Slack Pr of Snowy Egrets
Pekin, IL, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint, 1 has a straight pose & 1 head is turned slightly right, 22.5"T, est. 200 - 400

74
Ken Harris Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Woodville, NY, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with minor wear, light flaking, head is turned slightly right, 16"L, est. 150 - 300

75
Tom Taber Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
Montana, Ducks Unlimited Special Edition 1986-1987, glass eyes, solid body, detailed feather carving, head is turned slightly left, in good condition, 23"L, est. 150 - 300

76
2 Jim Slack Hand Carved Shorebirds
Pekin, IL, 1 red knot in feeding position, very good condition & 1 black-bellied plover that has age crack in bill that has been reset, otherwise in good condition, both on wooden stands, 10"L, est. 100 - 200

77
Marbles Safety Hatchet No. 3
Marble Arms Manufacturing, Gladstone, MI, dual screw cream checkered plastic grip, minor wear, 11.5"L, est. 150 - 250

78
2 Hatchets- Winchester & Marbles No. 4
Marbles safety hatchet No. 4 custom 2001, Gladstone, MI, minor wear in good condition, 11.5"L, 1 vintage Winchester hatchet, trademark made in U.S.A., New Haven, CT, handle has remnants of old black tape, handle has age cracks, good used condition, ...

79
2 Ben Schmidt Duck Decoys
Centerline, MI, 1 black duck, glass eyes, nails in neck & 1 canvasback drake, missing both eyes, both have solid bodies, restored paint, gunning wear, age cracks, relief carving, 16"L & 18"L, est. 150 - 300

80
Tom Singleton Carved Whitefish
Newberry, MI, carved eyes, original paint, wooden fins & tail, remains of label on bottom, light brown staining on one fin protected by shellac, relief carving, "TS" carved in bottom, good condition, 16"L, est. 150 - 300

81
Nick Torilla Lake Trout Fish Spearing Decoy
Sault Ste. Marie, MI, carved painted eyes, original paint, metal fins & wooden tail, some paint flaking on rear fin & tail, minor wear, relief carving, initial painted on bottom, 14.5"L, est. 150 - 300

82
Marbles Safety Hatchet No. 2
Marble Arms Manufacturing, Gladstone, MI, dual screw black checkered plastic grip, minor wear, 10.5"L, est. 125 - 250

83
Marbles Safety Hatchet No. 3
Marble Arms Manufacturing, Gladstone, MI, dual screw brown checkered plastic grip, minor wear, 11.5"L, est. 125 - 250

84
2 Jim Slack Crow Decoys
Pekin, IL, both have glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, comb painting, good condition with minor wear, 1 has metal stand, 15"L, est. 125 - 250

85
Bill Goenne Pr of Blue-Winged Teal Duck Decoys
King City, CA, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, minor wear, turned heads, split tails, drake has "WRG" brand, 13"L, est. 125 - 250

86
2 Michigan Canvasback Drake Duck Decoys
1 by Ed "One Arm" Kellie, Monroe, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint, age cracks, paint flaking, heavy gunning wear & 1 by unknown carver, glass eyes, hollow body with bottom board, restored paint, minor wear, 15"L & 17"L, est. 125 - 250

87
Carl Christiansen Scaled Silver Carp Fish Decoy
Newberry, MI, glass eyes, strong original paint, metal fins, wooden tail, relief carving, signed, 14"L, est. 125 - 250

88
Carl Christiansen Rock Bass Fish Spearing Decoy
Newberry, MI, glass eyes, strong original paint, metal fins & wooden tail, relief carving, "C.C.", signed & #1, 13.5"L, est. 125 - 250

89
3 Vintage Hatchets
1 Hartwell, Memphis, TN, 2 unknown, all are in good condition, sizes range 11"L - 12"L, est. 100 - 200

90
Early Jim Nelson Brown Trout Spearing Decoy
Cadillac, MI, painted tack eyes, strong original paint, metal fins & wood tail, relief carving, signed on bottom, 12"L, est. 100 - 200

91
3 Various Factory Decoys
1 Swisher & Soule paper mache owl, Decatur, IL, glass eyes with 1 small eye chip, hollow, original paint, minor wear, metal pipe for stand, company brand, 14"T, 1 Animal Trap pintail hen, Pascagoula, MS, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, minor ...

92
Jim Nelson Brook Trout Fish Spearing Decoy
Cadillac, MI, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint, metal fins & tail, signed, identified & dated 8-99 on bottom, 14"L, est. 100 - 200

93
Carl Christiansen Carved Lake Trout
Newberry, MI, glass eyes, strong original paint, wooden fins & tail, minor wear, relief carving, signed by carver, 14"L, est. 100 - 200

94
Carl Christiansen Indian Roofed Turtle Fish Decoy
Newberry, MI, glass eyes, strong original paint, metal feet & tail, relief carving, signed & identified on bottom, 10"L, est. 100 - 200

95
Bob Miller Whitefish Spearing Decoy
Fife Lake, WI, painted carved eyes, strong original paint, metal fins, wood tail, relief carving, "R MILLER 95" on bottom, 11"L, est. 75 - 125

96
Madison Mitchell Canada Goose Decoy
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid body, original paint, a few age cracks in body, age crack through neck, 23"L, est. 150 - 300

97
Michael Braun Bufflehead Drake Duck Decoy
Blackwood, PA, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, very minor wear, slightly turned head, carver's signature brand on both sides of keel, 11.5"L, est. 200 - 400

98
Maine Common Eider Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, plastic eyes, solid body, worn original paint with distressed wear, age cracks, wood knots, shot marks, gunning wear, bottom has "WP 29" carved & "Eider Maine 1930-40's" painted, 23"L, est. 150 - 300

99
Mason Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, wood knots, age cracks, slightly blunted bill, minor wear, professional neck filler replacement, collector stamp "TEPEEWASHTA" on bottom, 13.5"L, est. 150 - 300

100
Pat Gregory Shoveler Drake Duck Decoy
Bloomington, IL, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, relief carving, minor wear, sleeper, signed & dated 2021, carver's Waterfowl decoy brand, "COVID-19 RIG" brands on both sides of keel, 13"L, est. 125 - 250

101
Mason Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, standard grade, 1 glass eye, solid body, original paint, shot marks, gunning wear, age cracks in bottom & breast, 14.5"L, est. 125 - 250

102
Evans Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Ladysmith, WI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint, shot marks, gunning wear, bill crack, Evans stamp & metal plate with "E.E.J." stamp, 14.5"L, est. 125 - 250

103
Patrick Vincent Pr of Longtail Duck Decoys
Churchville, MD, painted eyes, solid bodies, strong original paint, minor wear, dated "2003" & signed by carver, 12.5"L & 15.5"L, est. 100 - 200

104
Pat Gregory Canada Goose Decoy
Bloomington, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint, minor wear, signed & dated 1999, carver's brand on bottom, 20"L, est. 100 - 200

105
Pat Gregory Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
Bloomington, IL, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, relief carving, minor wear, signed & dated 2002, carver's brand on bottom, "MUD LAKE RIG" brands on both sides of keel, 22"L, est. 100 - 200

106
20 Chuck Smith Fish Spearing Decoys
Port Huron, MI, all have painted eyes, carved tails & metal fins, 10 are curved right, 10 are curved left, Ralph Kandt Collection, est. 300 - 500

107
Vintage Painting on Board
scene depicting 3 hanging trout on stringer, fair condition with some edge wear, bottom right corner has been creased & folded, original paper label on back promoting "A.H. ABBOTT & CO." importers of and dealers in artists materials, 24.5"T x 12"W, e...

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Contact: Grant Cole
Phone: 231-651-9099
Sale Location
Beulah, MI 49617
Full Address Available after 9 am
on Saturday, Feb 15
Sale Dates and Times
Sunday Feb 16,
Sale Terms and Conditions
Terms: 20% Buyers Premium with Cash and Check. If you use a Credit or Debit card a 5% charge will be added to the Buyer's Premium to total 25%. The Information Is Believed To Be Accurate, But Is Furnished For Convenience Only And Is Not A Representation By The Auctioneers, Auction Company Or Its Staff. Auctioneers Acting As The Seller's Agent Only. Announcements Made On The Day Of Sale Take Precedence Over All Printed Matter. Shipping Of Purchases Will Be Available At Buyer's Expense. *****DELIVERY INFO- If you have already set up a delivery/pickup location with Grant, there is no need to let Megan know again. We have a running list. If you would like delivery to a Decoy Show, please call Grant directly to discuss. We charge a $10.00 Per Lot handling fee for delivery. We try our best to deliver to you at shows, but trailer room fills up quickly!!! 231-651-9099 Call Grant For More Information About Auctions. 231-651-9099
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DECOY & SPORTING COLLECTIBLE AUCTION Sunday Evening January 19th 5 PM EST ONLINE & ABSENTEE BIDDING ACCEPTED 350 Lots Duck Decoys Fish Spearing Decoys Duck Calls and More! We will be accepting Online and Absentee Bids. Call Grant to coordinate your bids! 231-651-9099

1
Jim Schmiedlin Pr of Hooded Merganser Duck Decoys
Bradfordwoods, PA, glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint with excellent detail & blending, terrific form & great attitude on this rigmate pr, light gunning wear with minor paint loss, wonderful working examples that would make a great addition to...

2
Jim Schmiedlin Gadwall Drake Duck Decoy
Bradfordwoods, PA, glass eyes, hollow body, good original paint with detailed blending & coloration, nice form with head being turned slightly right, light gunning wear & a few minor paint rubs, maker's brand on bottom, 16"L, est. 2,000 - 3,000

3
Jim Schmiedlin Surf Scoter Decoy
Bradfordwoods, PA, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with light gunning wear & a few minor rubs, excellent form in preening position with raised wing, maker's brand on bottom, 15"L, est. 2,000 - 3,000

4
Petersen Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, painted eyes, solid body, combination of mostly original & very little old working paint, cracked bill, shot marks & gunning wear, paint crazing, 16"L, est. 500 - 800

5
Pratt Factory Crow Decoy
Chicago, IL, rare decoy, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, wood knot on side, gunning wear, metal legs, 10.5"T, est. 500 - 800

6
Ben Schmidt Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with relief carving, small age crack in breast front, retains original keel, minor wear, 15"L, est. 500 - 800

7
Illinois River Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
no eyes, hollow body, combination of mostly original paint with some touchups, gunning wear, small bill repair, Raymond lead weight, name written on bottom, 18"L, est. 400 - 700

8
George Sibley Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Whitehall, MI, glass eyes, hollow body, mostly original paint with some touchup & varnish, paint crazing, heavy gunning wear, age cracks in head, wood missing on back, can hear lead weight inside the decoy, slightly turned head, 15"L, est. 400 - 700

9
Everett Staffeldt Loon Decoy
Naperville, IL, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, slightly turned head, relief carving, very minor wear, detailed feathers, bottom has personalized message from carver, 24"L, est. 300 - 600

10
Long Island Brant Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, tack eyes, 3 pc cork body, wooden head, original paint, nails in neck, shot marks & gunning wear, age cracks in bottom, "Walt T. Smith" brand on keel, 19"L, est. 300 - 500

11
3 Factory Duck Decoys
1 Downeast black duck, Freeport, ME, original paint, hairline bill crack, seam separation at neck & body, age crack, minor wear, "RJL" brand, 1 pr of Al Ries Tru-Dux mallards, Chicago, IL, combination of original & old working paint, drake has heavy ...

12
Ed "One Arm" Kellie Canvasback Hen Duck Decoy
Monroe, MI, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint with overpaint being taken down, gunning wear, age cracks, wood knots, 14.5"L, est. 150 - 300

13
Jeff Teeter Pr of Green-Winged Teal Duck Decoys
Livonia, Mi, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, relief carving, minor wear with a few rubs & scuffs, carver's signature carved in bottoms, 10.5"L, est. 125 - 250

14
Casey Edwards Pr of Blue-Winged Teal Duck Decoys
Mason, WI, glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint, split tails, a few paint rubs & flakes, minor wear, slightly turned heads, signed by carver on bottoms, 11.5"L, est. 125 - 250

15
Bill Weimer Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
glass eyes, hollow bodies, strong original paint, minor wear, carver's stamp on bottom, very detailed, drake has slightly turned head, 16"L & 18"L, est. 125 - 250

16
Schmidt School Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Michigan, glass eyes, solid body, restored paint, relief carving, shot marks & minor gunning wear, 18"L, est. 100 - 200

17
Ben Schmidt Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear & flaking, a few shot marks, tight age crack on right side of body, age crack in edge of tail, age crack through neck, 16"L, est. 200 - 400

17
Rare Doc Baumgardner Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Houghton Lake, MI. glass eyes, solid body, combination of original and old working paint, some gunning wear, great form and hard to find example in any condition, 16"L est. 300 - 500

18
Charles Perdew Crow Call
Henry, IL, good condition with light wear, a few small dings, patent date 11-2-1909, stamped "CHAS. H. PERDEW, HENRY, ILL", est. 200 - 400

19
Evans Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Ladysmith, WI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, some gunning wear & paint rubs, damage to left edge of bill, factory stamp on bottom, 15"L, est. 150 - 300

20
Heck Whittington Coot Duck Decoy
Oglesby, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint, a few small dings with minor wear, signed & dated April 30-77, carver's information branded on bottom, 13.5"L, est. 300 - 500

21
Madison Mitchell Coot Decoy
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid body, original paint, some gunning wear & flaking, head is turned slightly left, maker's name & dated 1965 in electropen on bottom, 12"L, est. 150 - 300

22
Casey Edwards Pr of Flying Green-Winged Teal
Mason, WI, glass eyes, solid bodies, strong original paint, signed by carver, 12"L, hen has 17"L wingspan, drake has 16"L wingspan, est. 300 - 500

23
Casey Edwards Carved Heron
Mason, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint, feeding position, slightly turned head, wooden legs & feet standing on driftwood, relief carving, feet carved into wood, signed by carver, 13"T, est. 200 - 400

24
Cliff Hitchcock Trout Fish Spearing Decoy
Midland, MI, glass eyes, carved tail & metal fins, highly detailed scaling, very good original paint with great detail, relief carved gills & open mouth, maker's initial & '10 #130" on bottom, 12"L, est. 200 - 400

25
Casey Edwards Hanging Carved Witch on Broom
Mason, WI, painted eyes, solid body, strong original paint, carved broom & witches cape, relief carving, unique very detailed piece in very good condition, signed by carver, 13"T, est. 200 - 400

26
Casey Edwards Carved Traffic Cop
Mason, WI, standing traffic cop, carved eyes, whistle, billy club, detailed relief carving, original paint, wood knot on side & under arm, hairline cracks at shoulders & small hairline crack in back, minor wear, distressed wear, signed by carver, 15"...

27
Mike Borrett Flying Ruffed Grouse
Madison, WI, glass eyes, solid resin body, strong original paint, very detailed, maker's name stamped on top side of wing, 18.5"L with a 17"L wingspan, est. 200 - 400

28
Mike Borrett Flying Mallard Drake
Madison, WI, glass eyes, solid resin body, original paint with small paint chip on back, very detailed, maker's name stamped on top side of wing, "C.A.C." stamp on back, 19"L with a 21"L wingspan, est. 200 - 400

29
Metal Owl Doorstop
by unknown maker, glass eyes with 1 missing, solid iron body with plaster type overcoat, original paint, flaking & chips, detailed feathers throughout, 14"T, est. 150 - 300

30
2 Carl Christiansen Dolphin Spearing Decoys
Newberry, MI, 1 bottlenose & 1 pink river with wooden top fin, both have glass eyes, strong original paint, metal fins, wooden tails, open mouths, carved blow holes, signed & species on bottom, 11.5"L & 12.5"L, est. 150 - 300

31
Greg Pususta Rock Bass Fish Spearing Decoy
Waverly, MN, painted eyes, strong original paint, metal fins & wooden tail, relief carving, dated 11-07, #167, signed, 7"L, est. 150 - 250

32
Casey Edwards Flying Rooster Pheasant Spear Decoy
Mason, WI, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, relief carving, pheasant feathers added, weighted, signed by maker, 13"L, est. 150 - 300

33
Tim Karash Indian Lake Wooden Plaque
Kent, OH, original, hand painted catfish, varnished, has a small hole drilled in middle for additional hanging stability, good condition, signed by maker, 23.5"L x 7.5"T x 1"W, est. 100 - 200

34
Tim Karash Wolverine Lake Wooden Skinning Board
Kent, OH, original, hand painted trout, varnished, has a hole on right side for hanging, good condition, signed by maker, .21"L x 7.5"T x .25"W, est. 100 - 200

35
Tim Karash Bass Lake Wooden Plaque
Kent, OH, original, hand painted small mouth bass, varnished, a few small wood flaws & knots, some areas have light varnish flaking, good condition, signed by maker, 23."L x 9.5"T x .75"W, est. 100 - 200

36
4 Carl Christiansen Spearing Decoys
Newberry, MI, 2 fish with metal fins & wooden tails, 1 sea turtle with metal fins & 1 fresh water turtle with metal feet & tail, all 4 have glass eyes, strong original paint, "CC" painted on bottoms, sizes range 3"L - 5"L, est. 100 - 200

37
4 Carl Christiansen Spearing Decoys
Newberry, MI, 1 fish with metal fins & wooden tail & 3 turtles with metal feet & tails, all 4 have glass eyes, strong original paint, "CC" painted on bottoms, sizes range 3"L - 5"L, est. 100 - 200

38
A.J. Downey, Jr. Smelt Fish Spearing Decoy
Newberry, MI, glass eyes, carved tail & metal fins, strong original paint, relief carving, maker's initials in lead weight on bottom, 9.5"L, est. 100 - 200

39
Carl Christiansen Flying Teal Hen Spearing Decoy
Newberry, MI, glass eyes, strong original paint, metal wings, wooden tail, relief carving, "CC" on bottom, 9"L, est. 100 - 200

40
Carl Christiansen Muskrat Spearing Decoy
Newberry, MI, bead eyes, original paint, metal feet, wooden tail, minor wear, relief carving, "CC" on bottom, 11"L, est. 100 - 200

41
Carl Christiansen Hand Carved Cardinal Vase
Newberry, MI, features a pair of cardinals on tree branches made in the Oscar Peterson style, strong original paint, signed by carver, 5.75"T x 2.75"D, est. 100 - 200

42
3 Otto Garren Mallard Duck Decoys
Canton, IL, all are carver's early economy grades, 2 drakes & 1 hen which has a tail chip, all have glass eyes, solid bodies, very worn original paint with a few minor touchups, age cracks with some cracks being filled, significant paint loss, heavy ...

43
Mike Pavlovich Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Monroe, MI, rigmate pr, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, gunning wear, 91 written on hen's keel, 17.5"L, est. 200 - 400

44
J. Eugene Hendrickson Goose Decoy
Northfield, NJ, tack eyes, hollow body, mostly original paint with a few touchups to head, hairline bill crack, gunning wear, JEH brand in weight on bottom, 23.5"L, est. 200 - 400

45
Wildfowler Scoter Decoy
Quoque, NY, glass eyes, solid body, worn original paint with some flaking, minor gunning wear, factory stamp on bottom, 17.5"L, est. 200 - 400

46
3 Bluebill Duck Decoys
by unknown carvers, 1 hen with glass eyes, hollow body, "OBENNETT 1977" carved in bottom, 1 Illinois River drake with painted eyes, hollow body, old taped neck repair, heavy gunning wear & 1 drake with glass eyes, solid cork body, shot marks, all 3 h...

47
Manfred Scheel Miniature Flying Green-Winged Teal
Bethlehem, PA, carved painted eyes, strong original detailed paint, small chip on left wing, metal feet, positioned on willows made of wire inserted in a wood base with rock scene, 4.5"T, est. 200 - 400

48
Morley Rebecca Johnson Live Bait Box
Palisade, MN, hand made & hand painted wooden live bait box with wire mesh sides, wooden hatch to hold door close, wooden handle with wire, maker's name painted on top, circa 1920, 7.5"L x 9"T, est. 200 - 400

49
Artie Birdsall Brant Decoy
Point Pleasant, NJ, no eyes, hollow body, original paint, neck cracks, gunning wear, carver's name & #833 on bottom, 17.5"L, est. 150 - 300

50
New Jersey Canada Goose Decoy
by unknown carver, painted tack eyes, hollow body, old working paint, in swimming position, reset neck crack, gunning wear, small age crack in back, 28"L, est. 150 - 300

51
Randy Tull Canada Goose Decoy
glass eyes, solid body, detailed original paint, ducks unlimited special edition 99-2000 medallion, signed, #1877/4000, slightly turned head, very nice example with just a few minor rubs, 18"L, est. 150 - 300

52
Early Ohio Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, tack eyes, solid body, original paint, neck & bill cracks both refastened with nails, bill & tail chip, gunning wear, 14"L, est. 150 - 300

53
2 Bluebill Duck Decoys
by unknown carvers, 1 drake with combination of original & old working paint & 1 hen with old working paint, puppy chew on bill, both have glass eyes, hollow with bottom boards, old working paint, gunning wear, 15"L, est. 150 - 300

54
Ken Kurkowski Coot Duck Decoy
Menasha, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, a few small age cracks & minor gunning wear, 13"L, est. 125 - 250

55
2 Canada Bluebill Duck Decoys
1 Hector Desmarais high headed drake, Quebec, painted eyes, combination of original & old working paint, heavy wear, wood knots, HD Brand on bottom & 1 hen by unknown carver, glass eyes, old working paint, both have solid bodies, gunning wear & shot ...

56
2 Wood Duck Drake Decoys
1 Paul B. Allen, Lewistown, glass eyes, rubs & wear, signed & dated April 1995, #019 stamp & 1 by unknown carver, painted eyes, both have solid bodies & original paint, 13"L & 14"L, est. 125 - 350

57
C.M. Bennett Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Springfield, IL, glass eyes, solid cork bodies with wood heads & keels, original paint, slightly turned heads, gunning wear with shot marks, #48 written on bottoms, 16.5"L, est. 125 - 250

58
Bill Heitzman Pr of Green-Winged Teal Duck Decoys
Pekin, IL, glass eyes, solid bodies, good original paint with minor wear, 9"L, est. 100 - 200

59
Michigan Canvasback Bobtail Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, glass eyes, solid body, combination of mostly original with some old working paint, nails in neck, possible bill repair, wood knot, gunning wear, age cracks, 17"L, est. 100 - 200

60
Everett Staffeldt Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Naperville, IL, glass eyes, solid body, original paint by Amy Sarver, minor wear, relief carvings, "ES" brand on bottom, 13"L, est. 100 - 200

61
Wisconsin Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
Green Bay area by unknown carver, glass eyes, hollow body with bottom board, original paint, gunning wear, 14.5"L, est. 100 - 200

62
Wisconsin Oversized Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Green Bay area by unknown carver, glass eyes, solid body, combination of some original paint with mostly old working paint, shot marks, gunning wear, age cracks, including large one in bottom, 20"L, est. 100 - 200

63
3 Metal Duck Related Items
pr of mallard head bookends, painted eyes, solid heavy iron, original paint, drake has some paint chipping on side & back, otherwise both have minor wear, green felt on bottom, drake has maker's sticker on bottom, 6"T & 1 rare hollow metal black duck...

64
Mallard Drake on Driftwood
by unknown carver, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint with detailed carving, a few very small chips on end of tail, sits on a piece of driftwood, 16.5"L, est. 100 - 200

65
4 Empty Shotgun Shell Boxes
1 Remington Express extra long range 410ga., 1 Remington Dupont Kleanbore Sure Shot Shells 12ga. Wrapped in plastic, 1 Peters 2 1/2In. 410 rustless High Velocity, 1 Peters 12ga. high velocity long range wrapped in plastic, all are in fair condition, ...

66
5 Empty Shotgun Shell Boxes
1 Western Xpert 2 3/4" 12ga., 1 Peters High Velocity 12ga., bottom of box does not open, 1 Peters Victor rustless 12ga. new Peters crimp, 1 Western super X 2-3/4" 12ga., those 4 in fair condition, 1 Western Super-X 2-1/2" 410ga. worn condition, sizes...

67
Joe Anderlik Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Lac du Flambeau, WI, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint, highly detailed feather carving, heads are turned slightly left, crossed tail feathers, maker's signature on bottom, 15"L, est. 400 - 700

68
5 Bo Brow Fish Spearing Decoys
Northport, MI, all have painted eyes, 3 have carved tails, 2 have metal tails, all have metal fins, hard to find examples, minor wear, largest fish decoy has small chip on edge of tail, sizes range 3.5"L - 6"L, est. 400 - 700

69
Carl Christiansen Hand Carved Fish Vase
Newberry, MI, this beautiful vase features 3 hand carved fish including perch, walleye & sunfish, each has 1 glass eye, excellent condition, highly detailed scaling, maker's signature on bottom, 11"T x 5"W, est. 300 - 500

70
Frank Schmidt Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, hen is in excellent condition with detailed feather stamping, drake has a few shot marks & was previously displayed on a lamp with a hole drilled through the center of the body, 18"L, est. 200 - 400

71
Walter Snow Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, glass eyes, hollow bodies, good original paint, drake is in excellent condition, hen has minor flaking, overall nice examples, 17"L, est. 200 - 400

72
Oversized Michigan Canvasback Duck Decoy
glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint with some gunning wear & flaking, nice oversized lead canvasback, 20"L, est. 200 - 400

73
Jim Slack Pr of Snowy Egrets
Pekin, IL, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint, 1 has a straight pose & 1 head is turned slightly right, 22.5"T, est. 200 - 400

74
Ken Harris Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Woodville, NY, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with minor wear, light flaking, head is turned slightly right, 16"L, est. 150 - 300

75
Tom Taber Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
Montana, Ducks Unlimited Special Edition 1986-1987, glass eyes, solid body, detailed feather carving, head is turned slightly left, in good condition, 23"L, est. 150 - 300

76
2 Jim Slack Hand Carved Shorebirds
Pekin, IL, 1 red knot in feeding position, very good condition & 1 black-bellied plover that has age crack in bill that has been reset, otherwise in good condition, both on wooden stands, 10"L, est. 100 - 200

77
Marbles Safety Hatchet No. 3
Marble Arms Manufacturing, Gladstone, MI, dual screw cream checkered plastic grip, minor wear, 11.5"L, est. 150 - 250

78
2 Hatchets- Winchester & Marbles No. 4
Marbles safety hatchet No. 4 custom 2001, Gladstone, MI, minor wear in good condition, 11.5"L, 1 vintage Winchester hatchet, trademark made in U.S.A., New Haven, CT, handle has remnants of old black tape, handle has age cracks, good used condition, ...

79
2 Ben Schmidt Duck Decoys
Centerline, MI, 1 black duck, glass eyes, nails in neck & 1 canvasback drake, missing both eyes, both have solid bodies, restored paint, gunning wear, age cracks, relief carving, 16"L & 18"L, est. 150 - 300

80
Tom Singleton Carved Whitefish
Newberry, MI, carved eyes, original paint, wooden fins & tail, remains of label on bottom, light brown staining on one fin protected by shellac, relief carving, "TS" carved in bottom, good condition, 16"L, est. 150 - 300

81
Nick Torilla Lake Trout Fish Spearing Decoy
Sault Ste. Marie, MI, carved painted eyes, original paint, metal fins & wooden tail, some paint flaking on rear fin & tail, minor wear, relief carving, initial painted on bottom, 14.5"L, est. 150 - 300

82
Marbles Safety Hatchet No. 2
Marble Arms Manufacturing, Gladstone, MI, dual screw black checkered plastic grip, minor wear, 10.5"L, est. 125 - 250

83
Marbles Safety Hatchet No. 3
Marble Arms Manufacturing, Gladstone, MI, dual screw brown checkered plastic grip, minor wear, 11.5"L, est. 125 - 250

84
2 Jim Slack Crow Decoys
Pekin, IL, both have glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, comb painting, good condition with minor wear, 1 has metal stand, 15"L, est. 125 - 250

85
Bill Goenne Pr of Blue-Winged Teal Duck Decoys
King City, CA, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, minor wear, turned heads, split tails, drake has "WRG" brand, 13"L, est. 125 - 250

86
2 Michigan Canvasback Drake Duck Decoys
1 by Ed "One Arm" Kellie, Monroe, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint, age cracks, paint flaking, heavy gunning wear & 1 by unknown carver, glass eyes, hollow body with bottom board, restored paint, minor wear, 15"L & 17"L, est. 125 - 250

87
Carl Christiansen Scaled Silver Carp Fish Decoy
Newberry, MI, glass eyes, strong original paint, metal fins, wooden tail, relief carving, signed, 14"L, est. 125 - 250

88
Carl Christiansen Rock Bass Fish Spearing Decoy
Newberry, MI, glass eyes, strong original paint, metal fins & wooden tail, relief carving, "C.C.", signed & #1, 13.5"L, est. 125 - 250

89
3 Vintage Hatchets
1 Hartwell, Memphis, TN, 2 unknown, all are in good condition, sizes range 11"L - 12"L, est. 100 - 200

90
Early Jim Nelson Brown Trout Spearing Decoy
Cadillac, MI, painted tack eyes, strong original paint, metal fins & wood tail, relief carving, signed on bottom, 12"L, est. 100 - 200

91
3 Various Factory Decoys
1 Swisher & Soule paper mache owl, Decatur, IL, glass eyes with 1 small eye chip, hollow, original paint, minor wear, metal pipe for stand, company brand, 14"T, 1 Animal Trap pintail hen, Pascagoula, MS, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, minor ...

92
Jim Nelson Brook Trout Fish Spearing Decoy
Cadillac, MI, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint, metal fins & tail, signed, identified & dated 8-99 on bottom, 14"L, est. 100 - 200

93
Carl Christiansen Carved Lake Trout
Newberry, MI, glass eyes, strong original paint, wooden fins & tail, minor wear, relief carving, signed by carver, 14"L, est. 100 - 200

94
Carl Christiansen Indian Roofed Turtle Fish Decoy
Newberry, MI, glass eyes, strong original paint, metal feet & tail, relief carving, signed & identified on bottom, 10"L, est. 100 - 200

95
Bob Miller Whitefish Spearing Decoy
Fife Lake, WI, painted carved eyes, strong original paint, metal fins, wood tail, relief carving, "R MILLER 95" on bottom, 11"L, est. 75 - 125

96
Madison Mitchell Canada Goose Decoy
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid body, original paint, a few age cracks in body, age crack through neck, 23"L, est. 150 - 300

97
Michael Braun Bufflehead Drake Duck Decoy
Blackwood, PA, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, very minor wear, slightly turned head, carver's signature brand on both sides of keel, 11.5"L, est. 200 - 400

98
Maine Common Eider Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, plastic eyes, solid body, worn original paint with distressed wear, age cracks, wood knots, shot marks, gunning wear, bottom has "WP 29" carved & "Eider Maine 1930-40's" painted, 23"L, est. 150 - 300

99
Mason Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, wood knots, age cracks, slightly blunted bill, minor wear, professional neck filler replacement, collector stamp "TEPEEWASHTA" on bottom, 13.5"L, est. 150 - 300

100
Pat Gregory Shoveler Drake Duck Decoy
Bloomington, IL, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, relief carving, minor wear, sleeper, signed & dated 2021, carver's Waterfowl decoy brand, "COVID-19 RIG" brands on both sides of keel, 13"L, est. 125 - 250

101
Mason Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, standard grade, 1 glass eye, solid body, original paint, shot marks, gunning wear, age cracks in bottom & breast, 14.5"L, est. 125 - 250

102
Evans Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Ladysmith, WI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint, shot marks, gunning wear, bill crack, Evans stamp & metal plate with "E.E.J." stamp, 14.5"L, est. 125 - 250

103
Patrick Vincent Pr of Longtail Duck Decoys
Churchville, MD, painted eyes, solid bodies, strong original paint, minor wear, dated "2003" & signed by carver, 12.5"L & 15.5"L, est. 100 - 200

104
Pat Gregory Canada Goose Decoy
Bloomington, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint, minor wear, signed & dated 1999, carver's brand on bottom, 20"L, est. 100 - 200

105
Pat Gregory Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
Bloomington, IL, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, relief carving, minor wear, signed & dated 2002, carver's brand on bottom, "MUD LAKE RIG" brands on both sides of keel, 22"L, est. 100 - 200

106
20 Chuck Smith Fish Spearing Decoys
Port Huron, MI, all have painted eyes, carved tails & metal fins, 10 are curved right, 10 are curved left, Ralph Kandt Collection, est. 300 - 500

107
Vintage Painting on Board
scene depicting 3 hanging trout on stringer, fair condition with some edge wear, bottom right corner has been creased & folded, original paper label on back promoting "A.H. ABBOTT & CO." importers of and dealers in artists materials, 24.5"T x 12"W, e...

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February 16th Decoy and Sporting Collectible Auction
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Sunday Feb 16,
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1
Jim Schmiedlin Pr of Hooded Merganser Duck Decoys
Bradfordwoods, PA, glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint with excellent detail & blending, terrific form & great attitude on this rigmate pr, light gunning wear with minor paint loss, wonderful working examples that would make a great addition to...

2
Jim Schmiedlin Gadwall Drake Duck Decoy
Bradfordwoods, PA, glass eyes, hollow body, good original paint with detailed blending & coloration, nice form with head being turned slightly right, light gunning wear & a few minor paint rubs, maker's brand on bottom, 16"L, est. 2,000 - 3,000

3
Jim Schmiedlin Surf Scoter Decoy
Bradfordwoods, PA, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with light gunning wear & a few minor rubs, excellent form in preening position with raised wing, maker's brand on bottom, 15"L, est. 2,000 - 3,000

4
Petersen Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, painted eyes, solid body, combination of mostly original & very little old working paint, cracked bill, shot marks & gunning wear, paint crazing, 16"L, est. 500 - 800

5
Pratt Factory Crow Decoy
Chicago, IL, rare decoy, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, wood knot on side, gunning wear, metal legs, 10.5"T, est. 500 - 800

6
Ben Schmidt Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with relief carving, small age crack in breast front, retains original keel, minor wear, 15"L, est. 500 - 800

7
Illinois River Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
no eyes, hollow body, combination of mostly original paint with some touchups, gunning wear, small bill repair, Raymond lead weight, name written on bottom, 18"L, est. 400 - 700

8
George Sibley Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Whitehall, MI, glass eyes, hollow body, mostly original paint with some touchup & varnish, paint crazing, heavy gunning wear, age cracks in head, wood missing on back, can hear lead weight inside the decoy, slightly turned head, 15"L, est. 400 - 700

9
Everett Staffeldt Loon Decoy
Naperville, IL, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, slightly turned head, relief carving, very minor wear, detailed feathers, bottom has personalized message from carver, 24"L, est. 300 - 600

10
Long Island Brant Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, tack eyes, 3 pc cork body, wooden head, original paint, nails in neck, shot marks & gunning wear, age cracks in bottom, "Walt T. Smith" brand on keel, 19"L, est. 300 - 500

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3 Factory Duck Decoys
1 Downeast black duck, Freeport, ME, original paint, hairline bill crack, seam separation at neck & body, age crack, minor wear, "RJL" brand, 1 pr of Al Ries Tru-Dux mallards, Chicago, IL, combination of original & old working paint, drake has heavy ...

12
Ed "One Arm" Kellie Canvasback Hen Duck Decoy
Monroe, MI, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint with overpaint being taken down, gunning wear, age cracks, wood knots, 14.5"L, est. 150 - 300

13
Jeff Teeter Pr of Green-Winged Teal Duck Decoys
Livonia, Mi, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, relief carving, minor wear with a few rubs & scuffs, carver's signature carved in bottoms, 10.5"L, est. 125 - 250

14
Casey Edwards Pr of Blue-Winged Teal Duck Decoys
Mason, WI, glass eyes, hollow bodies, original paint, split tails, a few paint rubs & flakes, minor wear, slightly turned heads, signed by carver on bottoms, 11.5"L, est. 125 - 250

15
Bill Weimer Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
glass eyes, hollow bodies, strong original paint, minor wear, carver's stamp on bottom, very detailed, drake has slightly turned head, 16"L & 18"L, est. 125 - 250

16
Schmidt School Mallard Drake Duck Decoy
Michigan, glass eyes, solid body, restored paint, relief carving, shot marks & minor gunning wear, 18"L, est. 100 - 200

17
Ben Schmidt Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear & flaking, a few shot marks, tight age crack on right side of body, age crack in edge of tail, age crack through neck, 16"L, est. 200 - 400

17
Rare Doc Baumgardner Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Houghton Lake, MI. glass eyes, solid body, combination of original and old working paint, some gunning wear, great form and hard to find example in any condition, 16"L est. 300 - 500

18
Charles Perdew Crow Call
Henry, IL, good condition with light wear, a few small dings, patent date 11-2-1909, stamped "CHAS. H. PERDEW, HENRY, ILL", est. 200 - 400

19
Evans Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Ladysmith, WI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, some gunning wear & paint rubs, damage to left edge of bill, factory stamp on bottom, 15"L, est. 150 - 300

20
Heck Whittington Coot Duck Decoy
Oglesby, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint, a few small dings with minor wear, signed & dated April 30-77, carver's information branded on bottom, 13.5"L, est. 300 - 500

21
Madison Mitchell Coot Decoy
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid body, original paint, some gunning wear & flaking, head is turned slightly left, maker's name & dated 1965 in electropen on bottom, 12"L, est. 150 - 300

22
Casey Edwards Pr of Flying Green-Winged Teal
Mason, WI, glass eyes, solid bodies, strong original paint, signed by carver, 12"L, hen has 17"L wingspan, drake has 16"L wingspan, est. 300 - 500

23
Casey Edwards Carved Heron
Mason, WI, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint, feeding position, slightly turned head, wooden legs & feet standing on driftwood, relief carving, feet carved into wood, signed by carver, 13"T, est. 200 - 400

24
Cliff Hitchcock Trout Fish Spearing Decoy
Midland, MI, glass eyes, carved tail & metal fins, highly detailed scaling, very good original paint with great detail, relief carved gills & open mouth, maker's initial & '10 #130" on bottom, 12"L, est. 200 - 400

25
Casey Edwards Hanging Carved Witch on Broom
Mason, WI, painted eyes, solid body, strong original paint, carved broom & witches cape, relief carving, unique very detailed piece in very good condition, signed by carver, 13"T, est. 200 - 400

26
Casey Edwards Carved Traffic Cop
Mason, WI, standing traffic cop, carved eyes, whistle, billy club, detailed relief carving, original paint, wood knot on side & under arm, hairline cracks at shoulders & small hairline crack in back, minor wear, distressed wear, signed by carver, 15"...

27
Mike Borrett Flying Ruffed Grouse
Madison, WI, glass eyes, solid resin body, strong original paint, very detailed, maker's name stamped on top side of wing, 18.5"L with a 17"L wingspan, est. 200 - 400

28
Mike Borrett Flying Mallard Drake
Madison, WI, glass eyes, solid resin body, original paint with small paint chip on back, very detailed, maker's name stamped on top side of wing, "C.A.C." stamp on back, 19"L with a 21"L wingspan, est. 200 - 400

29
Metal Owl Doorstop
by unknown maker, glass eyes with 1 missing, solid iron body with plaster type overcoat, original paint, flaking & chips, detailed feathers throughout, 14"T, est. 150 - 300

30
2 Carl Christiansen Dolphin Spearing Decoys
Newberry, MI, 1 bottlenose & 1 pink river with wooden top fin, both have glass eyes, strong original paint, metal fins, wooden tails, open mouths, carved blow holes, signed & species on bottom, 11.5"L & 12.5"L, est. 150 - 300

31
Greg Pususta Rock Bass Fish Spearing Decoy
Waverly, MN, painted eyes, strong original paint, metal fins & wooden tail, relief carving, dated 11-07, #167, signed, 7"L, est. 150 - 250

32
Casey Edwards Flying Rooster Pheasant Spear Decoy
Mason, WI, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, relief carving, pheasant feathers added, weighted, signed by maker, 13"L, est. 150 - 300

33
Tim Karash Indian Lake Wooden Plaque
Kent, OH, original, hand painted catfish, varnished, has a small hole drilled in middle for additional hanging stability, good condition, signed by maker, 23.5"L x 7.5"T x 1"W, est. 100 - 200

34
Tim Karash Wolverine Lake Wooden Skinning Board
Kent, OH, original, hand painted trout, varnished, has a hole on right side for hanging, good condition, signed by maker, .21"L x 7.5"T x .25"W, est. 100 - 200

35
Tim Karash Bass Lake Wooden Plaque
Kent, OH, original, hand painted small mouth bass, varnished, a few small wood flaws & knots, some areas have light varnish flaking, good condition, signed by maker, 23."L x 9.5"T x .75"W, est. 100 - 200

36
4 Carl Christiansen Spearing Decoys
Newberry, MI, 2 fish with metal fins & wooden tails, 1 sea turtle with metal fins & 1 fresh water turtle with metal feet & tail, all 4 have glass eyes, strong original paint, "CC" painted on bottoms, sizes range 3"L - 5"L, est. 100 - 200

37
4 Carl Christiansen Spearing Decoys
Newberry, MI, 1 fish with metal fins & wooden tail & 3 turtles with metal feet & tails, all 4 have glass eyes, strong original paint, "CC" painted on bottoms, sizes range 3"L - 5"L, est. 100 - 200

38
A.J. Downey, Jr. Smelt Fish Spearing Decoy
Newberry, MI, glass eyes, carved tail & metal fins, strong original paint, relief carving, maker's initials in lead weight on bottom, 9.5"L, est. 100 - 200

39
Carl Christiansen Flying Teal Hen Spearing Decoy
Newberry, MI, glass eyes, strong original paint, metal wings, wooden tail, relief carving, "CC" on bottom, 9"L, est. 100 - 200

40
Carl Christiansen Muskrat Spearing Decoy
Newberry, MI, bead eyes, original paint, metal feet, wooden tail, minor wear, relief carving, "CC" on bottom, 11"L, est. 100 - 200

41
Carl Christiansen Hand Carved Cardinal Vase
Newberry, MI, features a pair of cardinals on tree branches made in the Oscar Peterson style, strong original paint, signed by carver, 5.75"T x 2.75"D, est. 100 - 200

42
3 Otto Garren Mallard Duck Decoys
Canton, IL, all are carver's early economy grades, 2 drakes & 1 hen which has a tail chip, all have glass eyes, solid bodies, very worn original paint with a few minor touchups, age cracks with some cracks being filled, significant paint loss, heavy ...

43
Mike Pavlovich Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Monroe, MI, rigmate pr, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, gunning wear, 91 written on hen's keel, 17.5"L, est. 200 - 400

44
J. Eugene Hendrickson Goose Decoy
Northfield, NJ, tack eyes, hollow body, mostly original paint with a few touchups to head, hairline bill crack, gunning wear, JEH brand in weight on bottom, 23.5"L, est. 200 - 400

45
Wildfowler Scoter Decoy
Quoque, NY, glass eyes, solid body, worn original paint with some flaking, minor gunning wear, factory stamp on bottom, 17.5"L, est. 200 - 400

46
3 Bluebill Duck Decoys
by unknown carvers, 1 hen with glass eyes, hollow body, "OBENNETT 1977" carved in bottom, 1 Illinois River drake with painted eyes, hollow body, old taped neck repair, heavy gunning wear & 1 drake with glass eyes, solid cork body, shot marks, all 3 h...

47
Manfred Scheel Miniature Flying Green-Winged Teal
Bethlehem, PA, carved painted eyes, strong original detailed paint, small chip on left wing, metal feet, positioned on willows made of wire inserted in a wood base with rock scene, 4.5"T, est. 200 - 400

48
Morley Rebecca Johnson Live Bait Box
Palisade, MN, hand made & hand painted wooden live bait box with wire mesh sides, wooden hatch to hold door close, wooden handle with wire, maker's name painted on top, circa 1920, 7.5"L x 9"T, est. 200 - 400

49
Artie Birdsall Brant Decoy
Point Pleasant, NJ, no eyes, hollow body, original paint, neck cracks, gunning wear, carver's name & #833 on bottom, 17.5"L, est. 150 - 300

50
New Jersey Canada Goose Decoy
by unknown carver, painted tack eyes, hollow body, old working paint, in swimming position, reset neck crack, gunning wear, small age crack in back, 28"L, est. 150 - 300

51
Randy Tull Canada Goose Decoy
glass eyes, solid body, detailed original paint, ducks unlimited special edition 99-2000 medallion, signed, #1877/4000, slightly turned head, very nice example with just a few minor rubs, 18"L, est. 150 - 300

52
Early Ohio Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, tack eyes, solid body, original paint, neck & bill cracks both refastened with nails, bill & tail chip, gunning wear, 14"L, est. 150 - 300

53
2 Bluebill Duck Decoys
by unknown carvers, 1 drake with combination of original & old working paint & 1 hen with old working paint, puppy chew on bill, both have glass eyes, hollow with bottom boards, old working paint, gunning wear, 15"L, est. 150 - 300

54
Ken Kurkowski Coot Duck Decoy
Menasha, WI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, a few small age cracks & minor gunning wear, 13"L, est. 125 - 250

55
2 Canada Bluebill Duck Decoys
1 Hector Desmarais high headed drake, Quebec, painted eyes, combination of original & old working paint, heavy wear, wood knots, HD Brand on bottom & 1 hen by unknown carver, glass eyes, old working paint, both have solid bodies, gunning wear & shot ...

56
2 Wood Duck Drake Decoys
1 Paul B. Allen, Lewistown, glass eyes, rubs & wear, signed & dated April 1995, #019 stamp & 1 by unknown carver, painted eyes, both have solid bodies & original paint, 13"L & 14"L, est. 125 - 350

57
C.M. Bennett Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Springfield, IL, glass eyes, solid cork bodies with wood heads & keels, original paint, slightly turned heads, gunning wear with shot marks, #48 written on bottoms, 16.5"L, est. 125 - 250

58
Bill Heitzman Pr of Green-Winged Teal Duck Decoys
Pekin, IL, glass eyes, solid bodies, good original paint with minor wear, 9"L, est. 100 - 200

59
Michigan Canvasback Bobtail Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, glass eyes, solid body, combination of mostly original with some old working paint, nails in neck, possible bill repair, wood knot, gunning wear, age cracks, 17"L, est. 100 - 200

60
Everett Staffeldt Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Naperville, IL, glass eyes, solid body, original paint by Amy Sarver, minor wear, relief carvings, "ES" brand on bottom, 13"L, est. 100 - 200

61
Wisconsin Bluebill Hen Duck Decoy
Green Bay area by unknown carver, glass eyes, hollow body with bottom board, original paint, gunning wear, 14.5"L, est. 100 - 200

62
Wisconsin Oversized Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Green Bay area by unknown carver, glass eyes, solid body, combination of some original paint with mostly old working paint, shot marks, gunning wear, age cracks, including large one in bottom, 20"L, est. 100 - 200

63
3 Metal Duck Related Items
pr of mallard head bookends, painted eyes, solid heavy iron, original paint, drake has some paint chipping on side & back, otherwise both have minor wear, green felt on bottom, drake has maker's sticker on bottom, 6"T & 1 rare hollow metal black duck...

64
Mallard Drake on Driftwood
by unknown carver, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint with detailed carving, a few very small chips on end of tail, sits on a piece of driftwood, 16.5"L, est. 100 - 200

65
4 Empty Shotgun Shell Boxes
1 Remington Express extra long range 410ga., 1 Remington Dupont Kleanbore Sure Shot Shells 12ga. Wrapped in plastic, 1 Peters 2 1/2In. 410 rustless High Velocity, 1 Peters 12ga. high velocity long range wrapped in plastic, all are in fair condition, ...

66
5 Empty Shotgun Shell Boxes
1 Western Xpert 2 3/4" 12ga., 1 Peters High Velocity 12ga., bottom of box does not open, 1 Peters Victor rustless 12ga. new Peters crimp, 1 Western super X 2-3/4" 12ga., those 4 in fair condition, 1 Western Super-X 2-1/2" 410ga. worn condition, sizes...

67
Joe Anderlik Pr of Canvasback Duck Decoys
Lac du Flambeau, WI, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint, highly detailed feather carving, heads are turned slightly left, crossed tail feathers, maker's signature on bottom, 15"L, est. 400 - 700

68
5 Bo Brow Fish Spearing Decoys
Northport, MI, all have painted eyes, 3 have carved tails, 2 have metal tails, all have metal fins, hard to find examples, minor wear, largest fish decoy has small chip on edge of tail, sizes range 3.5"L - 6"L, est. 400 - 700

69
Carl Christiansen Hand Carved Fish Vase
Newberry, MI, this beautiful vase features 3 hand carved fish including perch, walleye & sunfish, each has 1 glass eye, excellent condition, highly detailed scaling, maker's signature on bottom, 11"T x 5"W, est. 300 - 500

70
Frank Schmidt Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, hen is in excellent condition with detailed feather stamping, drake has a few shot marks & was previously displayed on a lamp with a hole drilled through the center of the body, 18"L, est. 200 - 400

71
Walter Snow Pr of Mallard Duck Decoys
Detroit, MI, glass eyes, hollow bodies, good original paint, drake is in excellent condition, hen has minor flaking, overall nice examples, 17"L, est. 200 - 400

72
Oversized Michigan Canvasback Duck Decoy
glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint with some gunning wear & flaking, nice oversized lead canvasback, 20"L, est. 200 - 400

73
Jim Slack Pr of Snowy Egrets
Pekin, IL, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint, 1 has a straight pose & 1 head is turned slightly right, 22.5"T, est. 200 - 400

74
Ken Harris Mallard Hen Duck Decoy
Woodville, NY, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with minor wear, light flaking, head is turned slightly right, 16"L, est. 150 - 300

75
Tom Taber Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
Montana, Ducks Unlimited Special Edition 1986-1987, glass eyes, solid body, detailed feather carving, head is turned slightly left, in good condition, 23"L, est. 150 - 300

76
2 Jim Slack Hand Carved Shorebirds
Pekin, IL, 1 red knot in feeding position, very good condition & 1 black-bellied plover that has age crack in bill that has been reset, otherwise in good condition, both on wooden stands, 10"L, est. 100 - 200

77
Marbles Safety Hatchet No. 3
Marble Arms Manufacturing, Gladstone, MI, dual screw cream checkered plastic grip, minor wear, 11.5"L, est. 150 - 250

78
2 Hatchets- Winchester & Marbles No. 4
Marbles safety hatchet No. 4 custom 2001, Gladstone, MI, minor wear in good condition, 11.5"L, 1 vintage Winchester hatchet, trademark made in U.S.A., New Haven, CT, handle has remnants of old black tape, handle has age cracks, good used condition, ...

79
2 Ben Schmidt Duck Decoys
Centerline, MI, 1 black duck, glass eyes, nails in neck & 1 canvasback drake, missing both eyes, both have solid bodies, restored paint, gunning wear, age cracks, relief carving, 16"L & 18"L, est. 150 - 300

80
Tom Singleton Carved Whitefish
Newberry, MI, carved eyes, original paint, wooden fins & tail, remains of label on bottom, light brown staining on one fin protected by shellac, relief carving, "TS" carved in bottom, good condition, 16"L, est. 150 - 300

81
Nick Torilla Lake Trout Fish Spearing Decoy
Sault Ste. Marie, MI, carved painted eyes, original paint, metal fins & wooden tail, some paint flaking on rear fin & tail, minor wear, relief carving, initial painted on bottom, 14.5"L, est. 150 - 300

82
Marbles Safety Hatchet No. 2
Marble Arms Manufacturing, Gladstone, MI, dual screw black checkered plastic grip, minor wear, 10.5"L, est. 125 - 250

83
Marbles Safety Hatchet No. 3
Marble Arms Manufacturing, Gladstone, MI, dual screw brown checkered plastic grip, minor wear, 11.5"L, est. 125 - 250

84
2 Jim Slack Crow Decoys
Pekin, IL, both have glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, comb painting, good condition with minor wear, 1 has metal stand, 15"L, est. 125 - 250

85
Bill Goenne Pr of Blue-Winged Teal Duck Decoys
King City, CA, glass eyes, solid bodies, original paint, minor wear, turned heads, split tails, drake has "WRG" brand, 13"L, est. 125 - 250

86
2 Michigan Canvasback Drake Duck Decoys
1 by Ed "One Arm" Kellie, Monroe, glass eyes, solid body, old working paint, age cracks, paint flaking, heavy gunning wear & 1 by unknown carver, glass eyes, hollow body with bottom board, restored paint, minor wear, 15"L & 17"L, est. 125 - 250

87
Carl Christiansen Scaled Silver Carp Fish Decoy
Newberry, MI, glass eyes, strong original paint, metal fins, wooden tail, relief carving, signed, 14"L, est. 125 - 250

88
Carl Christiansen Rock Bass Fish Spearing Decoy
Newberry, MI, glass eyes, strong original paint, metal fins & wooden tail, relief carving, "C.C.", signed & #1, 13.5"L, est. 125 - 250

89
3 Vintage Hatchets
1 Hartwell, Memphis, TN, 2 unknown, all are in good condition, sizes range 11"L - 12"L, est. 100 - 200

90
Early Jim Nelson Brown Trout Spearing Decoy
Cadillac, MI, painted tack eyes, strong original paint, metal fins & wood tail, relief carving, signed on bottom, 12"L, est. 100 - 200

91
3 Various Factory Decoys
1 Swisher & Soule paper mache owl, Decatur, IL, glass eyes with 1 small eye chip, hollow, original paint, minor wear, metal pipe for stand, company brand, 14"T, 1 Animal Trap pintail hen, Pascagoula, MS, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, minor ...

92
Jim Nelson Brook Trout Fish Spearing Decoy
Cadillac, MI, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint, metal fins & tail, signed, identified & dated 8-99 on bottom, 14"L, est. 100 - 200

93
Carl Christiansen Carved Lake Trout
Newberry, MI, glass eyes, strong original paint, wooden fins & tail, minor wear, relief carving, signed by carver, 14"L, est. 100 - 200

94
Carl Christiansen Indian Roofed Turtle Fish Decoy
Newberry, MI, glass eyes, strong original paint, metal feet & tail, relief carving, signed & identified on bottom, 10"L, est. 100 - 200

95
Bob Miller Whitefish Spearing Decoy
Fife Lake, WI, painted carved eyes, strong original paint, metal fins, wood tail, relief carving, "R MILLER 95" on bottom, 11"L, est. 75 - 125

96
Madison Mitchell Canada Goose Decoy
Havre de Grace, MD, painted eyes, solid body, original paint, a few age cracks in body, age crack through neck, 23"L, est. 150 - 300

97
Michael Braun Bufflehead Drake Duck Decoy
Blackwood, PA, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, very minor wear, slightly turned head, carver's signature brand on both sides of keel, 11.5"L, est. 200 - 400

98
Maine Common Eider Drake Duck Decoy
by unknown carver, plastic eyes, solid body, worn original paint with distressed wear, age cracks, wood knots, shot marks, gunning wear, bottom has "WP 29" carved & "Eider Maine 1930-40's" painted, 23"L, est. 150 - 300

99
Mason Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, wood knots, age cracks, slightly blunted bill, minor wear, professional neck filler replacement, collector stamp "TEPEEWASHTA" on bottom, 13.5"L, est. 150 - 300

100
Pat Gregory Shoveler Drake Duck Decoy
Bloomington, IL, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, relief carving, minor wear, sleeper, signed & dated 2021, carver's Waterfowl decoy brand, "COVID-19 RIG" brands on both sides of keel, 13"L, est. 125 - 250

101
Mason Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Detroit, MI, standard grade, 1 glass eye, solid body, original paint, shot marks, gunning wear, age cracks in bottom & breast, 14.5"L, est. 125 - 250

102
Evans Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy
Ladysmith, WI, standard grade, glass eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint, shot marks, gunning wear, bill crack, Evans stamp & metal plate with "E.E.J." stamp, 14.5"L, est. 125 - 250

103
Patrick Vincent Pr of Longtail Duck Decoys
Churchville, MD, painted eyes, solid bodies, strong original paint, minor wear, dated "2003" & signed by carver, 12.5"L & 15.5"L, est. 100 - 200

104
Pat Gregory Canada Goose Decoy
Bloomington, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint, minor wear, signed & dated 1999, carver's brand on bottom, 20"L, est. 100 - 200

105
Pat Gregory Pintail Drake Duck Decoy
Bloomington, IL, glass eyes, solid body, original paint, relief carving, minor wear, signed & dated 2002, carver's brand on bottom, "MUD LAKE RIG" brands on both sides of keel, 22"L, est. 100 - 200

106
20 Chuck Smith Fish Spearing Decoys
Port Huron, MI, all have painted eyes, carved tails & metal fins, 10 are curved right, 10 are curved left, Ralph Kandt Collection, est. 300 - 500

107
Vintage Painting on Board
scene depicting 3 hanging trout on stringer, fair condition with some edge wear, bottom right corner has been creased & folded, original paper label on back promoting "A.H. ABBOTT & CO." importers of and dealers in artists materials, 24.5"T x 12"W, e...