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Decoys Unlimited Inc
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Summer Auction
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Auction Location
Best Western Hotel, 100 Trowbridge Rd.
,
Bourne
,
Massachusetts
,
United States
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Saturday, July 23 6PM to 8PM, Sunday July 24 9AM to 12 PM, Monday July 25 8AM to 11AM.
Auction Details
Decoys and Related Sporting Collectables, Folk Art, Miniature and Decorative Life Size Bird Carvings
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2005 Jul 24
12:00
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2005 Jul 25
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1A -
Half-model of a blue-wing teal head ca early 1900
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Half-model of a blue-wing teal head ca early 1900's. Made to mount on a wall or over a doorway by A. E. Crowell of East Harwich, MA. The Crowe...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
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2A -
Magnum drake eider ca early 1900s from Deer Islan
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Magnum drake eider ca early 1900's from Deer Island, Maine, by a talented unknown carver. About 22 inches long by almost 11 inches wide. Struc...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
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3A -
Tiny miniature of a redbreasted merganser drake i
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Tiny miniature of a redbreasted merganser drake in the style of Elmer Crowell by Brian Mitchell. #1 in an edition of 75 and so noted on the bottom of
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4A -
Lifesize greenwing teal drake by Brian Mitchell i
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Lifesize greenwing teal drake by Brian Mitchell in XOC. Signed by the carver on the bottom.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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5A -
Marthas Vineyard merganser hen ca. 1900 from the
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Martha's Vineyard merganser hen ca. 1900 from the Manter rig with a minor old in use repair possibly to the neck and tip of the bill. Otherwise...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
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800.00
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6A -
Lot of stereo cards of hunting
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Lot of stereo cards of hunting
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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8A -
Gardner-Dexter yellowlegs ca 1890-1910. In very
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Gardner-Dexter yellowlegs ca 1890-1910. In very good original paint with some professional touch-up where worn to wood on one side along the grain li
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
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2,800.00
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9A -
Goldeneye hen ca early 1900s by Luther Nickerson
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Goldeneye hen ca early 1900's by Luther Nickerson of Cotuit, MA. From the rig of Harry Nickerson, son of Luther. In original Nickerson paint wi...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
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10A -
Early round bottom goldeneye drake ca 1910-1920 b
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Early round bottom goldeneye drake ca 1910-1920 by Luther Nickerson in good condition with some original paint. There is an old coat of white over th
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
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950.00
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11A -
Six A. E. Crowell flying waterfowl mounted on a w
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Six A. E. Crowell flying waterfowl mounted on a wooden board with a bull-nose moulding neatly attached with nails to the edges. The background is a pa
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 18,000.00
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9,000.00
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ONE DOZEN DETROIT GRADE GLASS EYE BLUEBILL DECOYS
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ONE DOZEN DETROIT GRADE GLASS EYE BLUEBILL DECOYS IN AS SHIPPED UNRIGGED UNUSED MINTY CONDITION AT THE SWIFT FAMILY ESTATE AUCTION BACK IN THE LATE 50
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Estimate : 25,000.00 - 35,000.00
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301 -
Blue wing teal drake by the Wildfowler Decoy Fact
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Blue wing teal drake by the Wildfowler Decoy Factory in Old Saybrook, CT. In XOC in all respects with minor dings. Like the one on page 31 in the Wi
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Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
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302 -
Wood duck drake decoy by Richard and Marion Harri
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Wood duck drake decoy by Richard and Marion Harris, Old Saybrook, CT. XOP with a rub to the end of the bill. Felt on the bottom with the makers gummed
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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303 -
Wildfowler Factory preening black duck decoy. Sup
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Wildfowler Factory preening black duck decoy. "Superior" model from the Old Saybrook Factory in XOC c. late 1940's. No brand but has t...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
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Mallard Drake decoy by Ken Harris, Woodville, NY.
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Mallard Drake decoy by Ken Harris, Woodville, NY. In XOP with a few small spots of sealer missing from the surface. Felt on the bottom with a faint...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
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425.00
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305 -
Mason Factory Detroit Grade black duck decoy with
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Mason Factory Detroit Grade black duck decoy with over paint and a coat of wax or sealer. Neck filler cracked but intact. Typical narrow check in the
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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175.00
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306 -
Early balsa Wildfowler Factory pintail drake, in
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Early balsa Wildfowler Factory pintail drake, in good old working paint with the "Chouteau" brand on the bottom. Pete Chouteau was a well-...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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200.00
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307 -
VERY RARE pair of hooded merganser miniatures. In
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VERY RARE pair of hooded merganser miniatures. In superb original condition in all respects. (decoy)
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
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11,000.00
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Very rare pair of miniature ruddy ducks. A few p
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Very rare pair of miniature ruddy ducks. A few pinhead spots on the head and bill tip of the drake professionally touched up. (decoy)
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
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(10,500.00) =
10,500.00
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Miniature wood duck drake by Joseph W. Lincoln.
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Miniature wood duck drake by Joseph W. Lincoln. In outstanding original condition. Couple of pinhead marks with professional T/U. (decoy)
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
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Miniature pintail drake by Joseph W. Lincoln, Acc
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Miniature pintail drake by Joseph W. Lincoln, Accord, MA. One tiny pinhead fleck of paint on the top of the head professionally touched up. (decoy)
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
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6,500.00
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Very rare pair of miniature bufflehead. Both in
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Very rare pair of miniature bufflehead. Both in XOC. (decoy)
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
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Miniature goldeneye drake by Joseph W. Lincoln. W
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Miniature goldeneye drake by Joseph W. Lincoln. "Whistler" is written in pencil on the bottom. "Whistler" is the local name use...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
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Miniature oldsquaw hen in XOC with a couple of ti
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Miniature oldsquaw hen in XOC with a couple of tiny pinhead spots on the top of the head and one on the bill touched up. (decoy)
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
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3,500.00
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Very rare pair of miniature bluebills. In XOC wi
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Very rare pair of miniature bluebills. In XOC with a few tiny pinhead spots touched up professionally on the head and bill tip of the drake. (decoy)
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
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Miniature calling Lincoln Canada goose with a few
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Miniature calling Lincoln Canada goose with a few minor rubs to the surface. Painted eyes. Outstanding patina. (decoy)
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,500.00
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Miniature upright Canada goose by Joseph W. Linco
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Miniature upright Canada goose by Joseph W. Lincoln in XOC with a few minor rubs to the surface. Painted eyes. Outstanding patina. (decoy)
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
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Solid body brant decoy with tack eyes by Joseph W
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Solid body brant decoy with tack eyes by Joseph W. Lincoln, Accord, MA. In very good OP. Some wear on the tip of the bill, the edges of the tail, and
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
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317A -
MAGNUM OVERSIZE working black duck decoy ca early
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MAGNUM OVERSIZE working black duck decoy ca early 1900's by Joseph W. Lincoln, of Accord, MA. This is one of America's finest black duck de...
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
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11,000.00
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317B -
Self-bailing white wing scoter ca 1900 by Joseph
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Self-bailing white wing scoter ca 1900 by Joseph W. Lincoln, Accord, MA in XOP with light wear with a little wood showing through in places. Original
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
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317C -
VERY EARLY black duck by Charles Hart from Marble
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VERY EARLY black duck by Charles Hart from Marblehead, MA. ca 1900. High quality dark glass eyes. Head turned sharply to the left. Body made in 4 l
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
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317D -
Red breasted merganser hen by Arthur Bamford (186
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Red breasted merganser hen by Arthur Bamford (1864-1938). Bamford was an accomplished boat builder, taxidermist, and decoy maker from Marblehead, MA.
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Estimate : 5,500.00 - 7,500.00
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317E -
Hollow Canada Goose swimmer ca 1900 from NJ in a
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Hollow Canada Goose swimmer ca 1900 from NJ in a combination of old working paint and OP. Neck checks with in use repairs and a tight bill check. Mad
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Estimate : 450.00 - 660.00
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(475.00) =
475.00
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317F -
Turned head Canada goose by Lloyd Tyler of Crisfi
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Turned head Canada goose by Lloyd Tyler of Crisfield ca early early 1900's. Painted eyes and good original paint with in use wear. There are a ...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
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317G -
Solid body Canada Goose decoy by Lloyd Tyler, Cri
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Solid body Canada Goose decoy by Lloyd Tyler, Crisfield, MD in good OP and old working paint. Neck break, chip to the underside of the bill and unders
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
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317H -
Hutchins goose decoy in very good OP with a nicel
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Hutchins goose decoy in very good OP with a nicely turned head. Made by Roy Conklin, Alexandria Bay, New York. Appears to have been used both as a st
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
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317I -
VERY EARLY Mason Factory Premier Grade mallard he
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VERY EARLY Mason Factory Premier Grade mallard hen in XOP with that wonderful early paint. Professional tail chip restoration and a couple of small s
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
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2,500.00
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317J -
Nice early turned head Mason Factory Premier Grad
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Nice early turned head Mason Factory Premier Grade mallard hen in XOP with light wear and a few tight age checks. Surface protected with a thin coat
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
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317K -
Delightful tiny miniature robin approx 1/3 in lon
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Delightful tiny miniature robin approx 1/3 in long on a green base with a chopping block and an axe carved of wood. A few pieces of firewood are glued
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Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
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317L -
Miniature mallard drake by William Reinbold and s
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Miniature mallard drake by William Reinbold and signed on the bottom in ink "Reinbold". In XOP. Made with applied wings and the seam lines...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
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175.00
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317M -
Rare large Nantucket work basket ca. late 1800s.
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Rare large Nantucket work basket ca. late 1800's. In XOC with normal in use wear and no breaks. Diameter 19 inches, and height 9 inches. (decoy)
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 5,000.00
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317N -
Large metal powder keg, about 11 1/2 inches tall,
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Large metal powder keg, about 11 1/2 inches tall, with a good label on the end. Label reads "Laflin and Rand, New York, Rifle Powder". Keg...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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317O -
Classic 1936 canvasback drake by Lem and Steve Wa
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Classic 1936 canvasback drake by Lem and Steve Ward. X collection of Ellery Clark with his labels on the bottom. Taken by Clark to the Wards and sig
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
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317P -
Half lifesize woodcock by A. E. Crowell of East H
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Half lifesize woodcock by A. E. Crowell of East Harwich, MA. Outstanding carving by America's pioneer decorative bird carver. Standing on a ca...
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
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317Q -
Pair of pintails ca early 1900s by Charles Hart o
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Pair of pintails ca early 1900's by Charles Hart of Marblehead, Massachusetts. Heavily carved wing and tail detail on the upper body and sides....
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,500.00
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317R -
Oversize deep-bodied eider drake ca. early 1900s
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Oversize deep-bodied eider drake ca. early 1900's in good old paint with some original by Augustus "Gus" Wilson of South Portland, Mai...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
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RARE EARLY Crowell Canvasback Drake in excellent
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RARE EARLY Crowell Canvasback Drake in excellent original condition with some minor crazing. A few teeth marks touched up on the bill tip years ago.
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
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RARE SWIMMING Crowell Merganser hen in wonderful
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RARE SWIMMING Crowell Merganser hen in wonderful original paint which shows some wear. A couple of teeth marks restored on bill tip. See other photo
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
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319A -
THIS CHOICE A. E. Crowell mallard hen with carved
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THIS CHOICE A. E. Crowell mallard hen with carved wing and tail feathers IS IN XOC. Very narrow partial neck check filled and touched up by Steve Wea
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
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319B -
ANOTHER RARE MUSEUM QUALITY DECOY. Only 2 have e
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ANOTHER RARE MUSEUM QUALITY DECOY. Only 2 have ever been found. See the photo on the back dust jacket of Cap Vinal's book on Joseph W. Lincoln...
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Start Price : 6,000.00 | Estimate : 12,000.00 - 18,000.00
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