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To purchase any carvings
Contact
John Henry Darrell Hagor
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443-553-4365 Call/Text 410-430-5826 Call/Text
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Redhead Wing Duck, Philadelphia School c1860
Redhead wing duck, pre Civil War. Made in the Philadelphia/Blair school style, most likely by Albert "AB" Vance. This style decoy has been found from the Currituck Shooting Club, in North Carolina, and the Ottawa Shooting Club in Ohio. They have been referred to as "Ohio Blair's", and Type 3 Blair's, but research done by Russ Allen suggests they were most likely made by Vance in Philadelphia and sold to the wealthy Philly residents who took them to these duck hunting hot spots. Very worn original paint.
$3,000.00Price
Redhead wing duck, pre Civil War. Made in the Philadelphia/Blair school style, most likely by Albert "AB" Vance. This style decoy has been found from the Currituck Shooting Club, in North Carolina, and the Ottawa Shooting Club in Ohio. They have been referred to as "Ohio Blair's", and Type 3 Blair's, but research done by Russ Allen suggests they were most likely made by Vance in Philadelphia and sold to the wealthy Philly residents who took them to these duck hunting hot spots. Very worn original paint.
$3,000.00Price
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Bluebill Drake Ward Brothers Crisfield, Md
Bluebill Drake, made by Lem and Steve Ward, Crisfield, Md. Made in 1948 from balsa wood. This wood was taken from surplus life rafts after WWII. Mostly original paint with the black on the breast enhanced and a coat of varnish added to the bottom to protect Lem's signatures. Signed L.T. WARD-BRO Crisfield, Md 1948 Lem Ward. This is how Lem would sign birds that people brought to him after Steve passed in 1976. Also signed on side, Lem Ward 10-20-78 the date he did the bottom. Also has an old brand on the bottom, WJH
$2,400.00Price
Bluebill Drake, made by Lem and Steve Ward, Crisfield, Md. Made in 1948 from balsa wood. This wood was taken from surplus life rafts after WWII. Mostly original paint with the black on the breast enhanced and a coat of varnish added to the bottom to protect Lem's signatures. Signed L.T. WARD-BRO Crisfield, Md 1948 Lem Ward. This is how Lem would sign birds that people brought to him after Steve passed in 1976. Also signed on side, Lem Ward 10-20-78 the date he did the bottom. Also has an old brand on the bottom, WJH
$2,400.00Price
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Bluebill Hen Paul Gibson Havre de Grace MdBluebill hen, Paul Gibson, Havre de Grace, Md. c1960 Original paint, worn from use. Crack from drying on right side of bottom, split from knot in wood on bottom at base of tail. Original weight and staple, missing ring.
$275.00Price
$275.00Price
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Bluebill Drake Charlie Bryan Middle River Md
Bluebill Drake. Charlie Bryan, Middle River Md. Bluebill drake c1960 in original paint. Shows wear from use, paint worn off the edge of bill. Retains the original weight, staple and ring.
$300.00Price
Bluebill Drake. Charlie Bryan, Middle River Md. Bluebill drake c1960 in original paint. Shows wear from use, paint worn off the edge of bill. Retains the original weight, staple and ring.
$300.00Price
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Canvasback Drake William Heverin Charlestown, Md
Canvasback Drake, William Heverin, Charlestown, Md. Very nice old working decoy. Slight separation of head and body, with no neck or body cracks. Several coats of old working paint with the last coat by Bob McGaw of Havre de Grace, Md. Lead weight secured with two nails, and ring and staple line tie.
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Canvasback Drake, William Heverin, Charlestown, Md. Very nice old working decoy. Slight separation of head and body, with no neck or body cracks. Several coats of old working paint with the last coat by Bob McGaw of Havre de Grace, Md. Lead weight secured with two nails, and ring and staple line tie.
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Canvasback Hen William Heverin Charlestown, Md
Canvasback Hen, William Heverin, Charlestown, Md. Very solid bird in old Havre de Grace style repaint. Several small nicks in the body, thin crack in tail. Lead weight secured with four nails. Staple and swivel attached for line tie.
$450.00 Price
Canvasback Hen, William Heverin, Charlestown, Md. Very solid bird in old Havre de Grace style repaint. Several small nicks in the body, thin crack in tail. Lead weight secured with four nails. Staple and swivel attached for line tie.
$450.00 Price
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Canvasback Drake James Holly Havre de Grace, Md
Canvasback Drake, James Holly, Havre de Grace, Md. Nice solid bird in old working repaint. Several thin cracks on sides, along with several old shot marks. Putty missing from top of nail on the top of the head. Lead weight secured with two nails. Two nails and small piece of leather from what looks like original line tie. From the rig of Walter Arrants, Elk Neck, Md and marked with his carved WA
$600.00 Price
Canvasback Drake, James Holly, Havre de Grace, Md. Nice solid bird in old working repaint. Several thin cracks on sides, along with several old shot marks. Putty missing from top of nail on the top of the head. Lead weight secured with two nails. Two nails and small piece of leather from what looks like original line tie. From the rig of Walter Arrants, Elk Neck, Md and marked with his carved WA
$600.00 Price
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Canvasback Drake John Graham Charlestown, Md
Canvasback drake, John B Graham, Charlestown, Md 1822-1912. Old working repaint that has dried to a beautiful finish. Several shot marks on left side of head and bill. Appears to have original cast iron keel. If inquiring about this bird, refer to it as Graham #1
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Canvasback drake, John B Graham, Charlestown, Md 1822-1912. Old working repaint that has dried to a beautiful finish. Several shot marks on left side of head and bill. Appears to have original cast iron keel. If inquiring about this bird, refer to it as Graham #1
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Canvasback Drake John Graham Charlestown, Md
Canvasback drake, John B Graham, Charlestown, Md 1822-1912. Several coats of old working repaint that is dry and has flaked to the bare wood in spots. Thin crack running length of body, several thin cracks in the tail. Piece missing from back of tail. Crack on bottom where original staple was. Lead weight, two small tacks on bottom at base of tail. If calling with questions or to buy, refer to this bird as Graham #2
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Canvasback drake, John B Graham, Charlestown, Md 1822-1912. Several coats of old working repaint that is dry and has flaked to the bare wood in spots. Thin crack running length of body, several thin cracks in the tail. Piece missing from back of tail. Crack on bottom where original staple was. Lead weight, two small tacks on bottom at base of tail. If calling with questions or to buy, refer to this bird as Graham #2
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Canvasback Drake William Heverin Charlestown, MdWilliam Heverin, 1860-1951 Charlestown, Md. Solid bird in old working repaint, slight separation at neck seat, lower neck crack that has been repaired. Original lead weight and staple and ring line tie. Initials BW carved into bottom
$400.00 Price
$400.00 Price
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Canvasback Hen Edwin Pearson Havre de Grace Md
Edwin Pearson, Havre de Grace, Md 1863-1932. Old working repaint, very solid bird with 3 nail dog bone weight and ring and staple line tie. Green paint on side of weight is the mark for George Reynolds' rig, North East, Md.
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Edwin Pearson, Havre de Grace, Md 1863-1932. Old working repaint, very solid bird with 3 nail dog bone weight and ring and staple line tie. Green paint on side of weight is the mark for George Reynolds' rig, North East, Md.
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Paul Gibson Canvasback Pair
Very rare pair of "Sleepers" by Paul Gibson of Havre de Grace, MD. These decoys were made in the late 1950's or early 1960's. They are in near perfect--but used--original paint; and they are in excellent structural condition--no neck cracks or repairs. Mr. Gibson (1902-1984) began carving decoys as a teenager and continued to carve until late in his life. According to Henry Fleckenstein, Gibson bought Madison Mitchell's duplicating lathe in the 1030's and used it throughout his later years of production.
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Very rare pair of "Sleepers" by Paul Gibson of Havre de Grace, MD. These decoys were made in the late 1950's or early 1960's. They are in near perfect--but used--original paint; and they are in excellent structural condition--no neck cracks or repairs. Mr. Gibson (1902-1984) began carving decoys as a teenager and continued to carve until late in his life. According to Henry Fleckenstein, Gibson bought Madison Mitchell's duplicating lathe in the 1030's and used it throughout his later years of production.
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Canvasback Hen Capt. Billy Moore Havre de Grace Md
Capt. Billy Moore, Havre de Grace, Md. Moore was Captain of the shooting scowl RECKLESS, and the father in law of carver Bob McGaw. This canvasback hen has very old gunning repaint that has flaked to bare wood in some areas. Thin neck crack at base of head that goes completely through, but head is very stable. The bird has two stencils on the bottom. Holland & Wrightson, two families that jointly owned a general store in Talbot county, Md. and Townsend, a Talbot co farmer who gunned the Miles River. Great old decoy with a lot of history.
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Capt. Billy Moore, Havre de Grace, Md. Moore was Captain of the shooting scowl RECKLESS, and the father in law of carver Bob McGaw. This canvasback hen has very old gunning repaint that has flaked to bare wood in some areas. Thin neck crack at base of head that goes completely through, but head is very stable. The bird has two stencils on the bottom. Holland & Wrightson, two families that jointly owned a general store in Talbot county, Md. and Townsend, a Talbot co farmer who gunned the Miles River. Great old decoy with a lot of history.
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Canvasback Hen William Heverin Charlestown Md
William Heverin 1860-1951, Charlestown, Md. Canvasback hen with several layers of working repaint. Areas where paint is flaking on neck and breast reveal that this bird was originally painted as a drake with the red and black colors showing under the current paint. Several thin drying cracks on back of head with missing putty and nail head exposed on top. Lead weight and staple and ring line tie.
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William Heverin 1860-1951, Charlestown, Md. Canvasback hen with several layers of working repaint. Areas where paint is flaking on neck and breast reveal that this bird was originally painted as a drake with the red and black colors showing under the current paint. Several thin drying cracks on back of head with missing putty and nail head exposed on top. Lead weight and staple and ring line tie.
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Canvasback Drake James Currier Havre de Grace Md
Jim Currier, Havre de Grace Md 1886-1969. Canvasback drake in old gunning repaint. Structurally sound, with no bill, neck or body cracks. Currier was one of the few Havre de Grace carvers who hand chopped his birds and carved his bills with a very distinctive "roman nose". Original weight, ring and rigging staple.
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Jim Currier, Havre de Grace Md 1886-1969. Canvasback drake in old gunning repaint. Structurally sound, with no bill, neck or body cracks. Currier was one of the few Havre de Grace carvers who hand chopped his birds and carved his bills with a very distinctive "roman nose". Original weight, ring and rigging staple.
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Canvasback Hen James Holly Havre de Grace Md
James Holly 1855-1935 Havre de Grace Md. Canvasback hen in old gunning repaint with nice angel wing pattern on back. Heavy crack through neck, but head is stable and doesn't move. Light drying cracks through chest and bottom. Ex. Sommers Headly collection, stamped SGH twice on bottom
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James Holly 1855-1935 Havre de Grace Md. Canvasback hen in old gunning repaint with nice angel wing pattern on back. Heavy crack through neck, but head is stable and doesn't move. Light drying cracks through chest and bottom. Ex. Sommers Headly collection, stamped SGH twice on bottom
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Cork Canvasback Drake Samuel Barnes Havre de Grace Md
Samuel Barnes, Havre de Grace Md 1857-1926. Canvasback drake made from cork with wooden bottom board. Appears to be repaint on the body. It is rare to find these old cork birds in this condition, most have damage to cork, especially in the tail area.
$375.00 Price
Samuel Barnes, Havre de Grace Md 1857-1926. Canvasback drake made from cork with wooden bottom board. Appears to be repaint on the body. It is rare to find these old cork birds in this condition, most have damage to cork, especially in the tail area.
$375.00 Price
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Canvasback Hen Standley Evans Elkton Md
Standley Evans Elkton Md 1887-1979. Canvasback hen in second coat of paint by Leonard Pryor. Solid body with dry paint flaking in some spots. Old repaired crack through lower bill and jaw. Original weight and leather rigging loop.
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Standley Evans Elkton Md 1887-1979. Canvasback hen in second coat of paint by Leonard Pryor. Solid body with dry paint flaking in some spots. Old repaired crack through lower bill and jaw. Original weight and leather rigging loop.
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Edward Pearson Havre de Grace, MD Canvasback Hen
Edwin Pearson, Havre de Grace, Md. 1863-1932. Canvasback hen in old paint that is flaking in spots to the bare wood or white undercoat. This bird has carved nostrils and the typical V carved at the base of the lower bill. Slight separation at neck seam, but head is very secure. Still has the original 5 nail dogbone weight with 2 D's stamped on it and an old gunners tag that is not readable.
$600.00 Price
Edwin Pearson, Havre de Grace, Md. 1863-1932. Canvasback hen in old paint that is flaking in spots to the bare wood or white undercoat. This bird has carved nostrils and the typical V carved at the base of the lower bill. Slight separation at neck seam, but head is very secure. Still has the original 5 nail dogbone weight with 2 D's stamped on it and an old gunners tag that is not readable.
$600.00 Price
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Plover Shorebird Decoy
This Plover "Flattie" decoy is in original condition with bead eyes and exhibits a one-piece carving technique. On the underside it is stamped with the gunner's initials: E C.
$750.00 Price
This Plover "Flattie" decoy is in original condition with bead eyes and exhibits a one-piece carving technique. On the underside it is stamped with the gunner's initials: E C.
$750.00 Price
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Yellowlegs Shorebird Decoy
This feeding Yellowlegs decoy was made in the Norwalk, CT, area around 1890 by an unknown maker. It was in the William Mackey collection and bears his stamp. It exhibits three-piece construction with raised wingtips, and original paint. It has one replaced eye and a replaced, in-use bill.
$1,000.00 Price
This feeding Yellowlegs decoy was made in the Norwalk, CT, area around 1890 by an unknown maker. It was in the William Mackey collection and bears his stamp. It exhibits three-piece construction with raised wingtips, and original paint. It has one replaced eye and a replaced, in-use bill.
$1,000.00 Price
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Ruddy Turnstone
This shorebird decoy was in the William Mackey Collection and bears his stamp. It was later in the collection of Porter and Patti Hopkins. The decoy was made by an unknown carver on the Eastern Shore of Virginia around the end of the 19th century. It is in wonderful original paint (in the unusual "transition" plumage) and has the original bill.
For additional information, contact Darrell Hagar (410-430-5826 or dghagar@gmail.com).
$1,000.00 Price
This shorebird decoy was in the William Mackey Collection and bears his stamp. It was later in the collection of Porter and Patti Hopkins. The decoy was made by an unknown carver on the Eastern Shore of Virginia around the end of the 19th century. It is in wonderful original paint (in the unusual "transition" plumage) and has the original bill.
For additional information, contact Darrell Hagar (410-430-5826 or dghagar@gmail.com).
$1,000.00 Price
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Eskimo Curlew
This Eskimo Curlew by an unknown carver from New England (last quarter of the 19th century) is an unusual species for a shorebird decoy. This wonderful example is in original paint, worn from actual use. It has incised wings, tack eyes, and its original bill which was forged by a blacksmith. It was formerly in the collection of Porter and Patti Hopkins.
For more information about this shorebird, contact Darrell Hagar (410-430-5826 or dghagar@gmail.com.
$1,200.00 Price
This Eskimo Curlew by an unknown carver from New England (last quarter of the 19th century) is an unusual species for a shorebird decoy. This wonderful example is in original paint, worn from actual use. It has incised wings, tack eyes, and its original bill which was forged by a blacksmith. It was formerly in the collection of Porter and Patti Hopkins.
For more information about this shorebird, contact Darrell Hagar (410-430-5826 or dghagar@gmail.com.
$1,200.00 Price
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Sam Barnes Canvasback Drake
Sam Barnes (1847-1926) lived in Havre d Grace, Md, where he worked as a decoy maker, gunner, and fisherman. This particular decoy was from the rig of Glenn L. Martin, an American aviation pioneer from Baltimore, MD. Martin was a pilot who designed and built aircraft; he founded a company that became the aviation leader Lockhead Martin. The decoy has the GLM brand on its bottom.
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Sam Barnes (1847-1926) lived in Havre d Grace, Md, where he worked as a decoy maker, gunner, and fisherman. This particular decoy was from the rig of Glenn L. Martin, an American aviation pioneer from Baltimore, MD. Martin was a pilot who designed and built aircraft; he founded a company that became the aviation leader Lockhead Martin. The decoy has the GLM brand on its bottom.
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Pintail Drake Blair School Philadelphia Pa
Pintail drake, c1880, hollow carved in the Philadelphia school style. Original paint with tack eyes, small cracks on underside of tail and on chest. Slight crack on lower right side of neck, head is sturdy and stable.
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Pintail drake, c1880, hollow carved in the Philadelphia school style. Original paint with tack eyes, small cracks on underside of tail and on chest. Slight crack on lower right side of neck, head is sturdy and stable.
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Canvasback Drake | Samuel Barnes | Havre de Grace, MD
Canvasback drake, Samuel Barnes, Havre de Grace, Md. C1920. Old working repaint, thin crack in neck, right side of decoy has an old defect in the wood that had been filled in with lead putty and paint.
$450.00 Price
Canvasback drake, Samuel Barnes, Havre de Grace, Md. C1920. Old working repaint, thin crack in neck, right side of decoy has an old defect in the wood that had been filled in with lead putty and paint.
$450.00 Price
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George Lockard Canvasback Drake
George Lockard made far fewer decoys than his brother Henry Lockard did; so his decoys are rarer and harder to find, particularly one in as good condition as this one is. It is structurally sound--no body or neck cracks; and the decoy appears to have been hardly used after it was last painted, which I estimate was done in the 1940'sor 50's.
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George Lockard made far fewer decoys than his brother Henry Lockard did; so his decoys are rarer and harder to find, particularly one in as good condition as this one is. It is structurally sound--no body or neck cracks; and the decoy appears to have been hardly used after it was last painted, which I estimate was done in the 1940'sor 50's.
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Paul Gibson | Havre de Grace, MD | Canvasback Hen
Canvasback hen by Paul Gibson, Havre de Grace, Md. Appears to be original paint, does have a Madison Mitchell weight. Gibson and Mitchell were known to use each others weights if they were running low on their own. Has the brand FD.
$400.00 Price
Canvasback hen by Paul Gibson, Havre de Grace, Md. Appears to be original paint, does have a Madison Mitchell weight. Gibson and Mitchell were known to use each others weights if they were running low on their own. Has the brand FD.
$400.00 Price
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William Heverin Charlestown, MD Canvasback Drake
William Heverin, Charlestown, Md. 1860-1951. The majority of Mr. Heverin's decoys were carved from wood brought to him by the buyer. For this reason, dimensions of the bodies often vary. This bird is one of his longer carvings, with the body being 14 1/2" long and approx. 5 3/4" wide. There is a small chip from the side of the tail, no neck cracks and several coats of old working repaint with the last coat having been done by Paul Gibson of Havre de Grace Md.
$450.00 Price
William Heverin, Charlestown, Md. 1860-1951. The majority of Mr. Heverin's decoys were carved from wood brought to him by the buyer. For this reason, dimensions of the bodies often vary. This bird is one of his longer carvings, with the body being 14 1/2" long and approx. 5 3/4" wide. There is a small chip from the side of the tail, no neck cracks and several coats of old working repaint with the last coat having been done by Paul Gibson of Havre de Grace Md.
$450.00 Price
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William Heverin Canvasback Drake, Original Paint
William Heverin (1860-1951) was one of the most prolific decoy makers of the Susquehanna Flats. He lived his entire life in Charlestown, MD, where he made his living hunting, fishing, and producing thousands of decoys.
This drake is in wonderful, bone dry original paint, worn to the wood in some areas, but with excellent patina.
If you have questions about this decoy, please contact:
Darrell Hagar
Cell: 410-430-5826
Email: dghagar@gmail.com
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William Heverin (1860-1951) was one of the most prolific decoy makers of the Susquehanna Flats. He lived his entire life in Charlestown, MD, where he made his living hunting, fishing, and producing thousands of decoys.
This drake is in wonderful, bone dry original paint, worn to the wood in some areas, but with excellent patina.
If you have questions about this decoy, please contact:
Darrell Hagar
Cell: 410-430-5826
Email: dghagar@gmail.com
SOLD
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Columbus "Lum" Fletcher Canvasback Drake
Lum Fletcher (1867-1942) was from Swan Creek, Md. He worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad worked as a hunting and fishing guide around Havre de Grace. He is known for his large, sturdy decoys many of which had high heads.
This particular high head drake is from the Lou Pennock and has the L. PENNOCK brand.
If you have questions about this decoy, please contact:
Darrell Hagar
Cell: 410-430-5826
Email: dghagar@gmail.com
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Lum Fletcher (1867-1942) was from Swan Creek, Md. He worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad worked as a hunting and fishing guide around Havre de Grace. He is known for his large, sturdy decoys many of which had high heads.
This particular high head drake is from the Lou Pennock and has the L. PENNOCK brand.
If you have questions about this decoy, please contact:
Darrell Hagar
Cell: 410-430-5826
Email: dghagar@gmail.com
SOLD
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John Graham Canvasback Drake
John Graham (1822-1912) is known as the father of the Charlestown (or Cecil County) style of decoy making. Decoys from this area generally feature a shelf carved on the body for the head to sit on, a tail that extends straight back (no flip upwards) along the chine line of the decoy, Many of his carvings have mandibles and nostrils, as this one does.
If you have questions about this decoy, please contact:
Darrell Hagar
Cell: 410-430-5826
Email: dghagar@gmail.com
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John Graham (1822-1912) is known as the father of the Charlestown (or Cecil County) style of decoy making. Decoys from this area generally feature a shelf carved on the body for the head to sit on, a tail that extends straight back (no flip upwards) along the chine line of the decoy, Many of his carvings have mandibles and nostrils, as this one does.
If you have questions about this decoy, please contact:
Darrell Hagar
Cell: 410-430-5826
Email: dghagar@gmail.com
SOLD
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Bluebill Pair Bob McGaw Havre de Grace Md
Bob McGaw, Havre de Grace Md, Bluebill Pair. Drake and Hen are both in original McGaw paint, but appear to have had the bottoms repainted to cover up an old brand that someone has attempted to deface. Hen has a knot hole on her side that appears to have fallen out before she was painted. Hen has a neck crack, but head is tight, also has an area of raised grain on her left shoulder. Old owners mark appears to be AF.
$750.00 Price
Bob McGaw, Havre de Grace Md, Bluebill Pair. Drake and Hen are both in original McGaw paint, but appear to have had the bottoms repainted to cover up an old brand that someone has attempted to deface. Hen has a knot hole on her side that appears to have fallen out before she was painted. Hen has a neck crack, but head is tight, also has an area of raised grain on her left shoulder. Old owners mark appears to be AF.
$750.00 Price
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Goldeneye Hen Harry V Shourds Tuckerton NJ
Goldeneye Hen, Harry V. Shourds, Tuckerton, NJ c1900. Two piece hollow construction, inletted weight, leather line tie. Appears to be original paint on head and back. White wing patches have been repainted, heavy white repaint on bottom. Seam around body starting to separate, small sliver missing from top of head, a few shot marks on head.
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Goldeneye Hen, Harry V. Shourds, Tuckerton, NJ c1900. Two piece hollow construction, inletted weight, leather line tie. Appears to be original paint on head and back. White wing patches have been repainted, heavy white repaint on bottom. Seam around body starting to separate, small sliver missing from top of head, a few shot marks on head.
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Black Duck William Kimble Trenton NJ
This bird was lot 522 in the November 1988 Richard Oliver auction, held in Easton, Md. The following is their description. "A very rare Black Duck by William Kimble, Trenton, NJ. circa 1910. This very sleek turn-of-the-century decoy is from the collection of William Mackey and bears the Mackey stamp. Structurally solid with tack eyes. Well worn original paint with some old in-use over-paint on the head. See page 151 Floating Sculpture by Huster and Knight." The bird is solid carved, with the paint flaking off the chest area.
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This bird was lot 522 in the November 1988 Richard Oliver auction, held in Easton, Md. The following is their description. "A very rare Black Duck by William Kimble, Trenton, NJ. circa 1910. This very sleek turn-of-the-century decoy is from the collection of William Mackey and bears the Mackey stamp. Structurally solid with tack eyes. Well worn original paint with some old in-use over-paint on the head. See page 151 Floating Sculpture by Huster and Knight." The bird is solid carved, with the paint flaking off the chest area.
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Canada Goose R Madison Mitchell Havre de Grace, MD
Canada Goose, R Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Md. Completely original, rigged but appears to have never been used. Signed and dated in electro pen, 1968.
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Canada Goose, R Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Md. Completely original, rigged but appears to have never been used. Signed and dated in electro pen, 1968.
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Joe Dye Canvasback Drake
Joe Dye, the son of Ben Dye, lived in Havre d Grace, MD, where he worked as a fisherman, gunner, and guide. This decoy (in old working repaint) has the broad paddle tail and the carving of the bill (mandibles and nostrils) that are desirable in examples of his decoys.
If you have questions about this decoy, please contact:
Darrell Hagar
Cell: 410-430-5826
Email: dghagar@gmail.com
$650.00 Price
Joe Dye, the son of Ben Dye, lived in Havre d Grace, MD, where he worked as a fisherman, gunner, and guide. This decoy (in old working repaint) has the broad paddle tail and the carving of the bill (mandibles and nostrils) that are desirable in examples of his decoys.
If you have questions about this decoy, please contact:
Darrell Hagar
Cell: 410-430-5826
Email: dghagar@gmail.com
$650.00 Price
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Paul Gibson Canvasback Drake
Paul Gibson (1902-1984) was the chief of the Fire Department at the Edgewood Arsenal and he lived in Havre de Grace, MD, where he made his decoys in a shop behind his house. This decoy is marked ith a conjoind HL for the rig of Harry Lingenfelter of Baltimore, MD. When I firt saw the mark on this decoy, I had trouble imagining how it was done. Eventually a friend, Jim Lockard, explained that it was made with a timber stamp--a tool that timber companies use to mark the ends of logs.
If you have questions about this decoy, please contact:
Darrell Hagar
Cell: 410-430-5826
Email: dghagar@gmail.com
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Paul Gibson (1902-1984) was the chief of the Fire Department at the Edgewood Arsenal and he lived in Havre de Grace, MD, where he made his decoys in a shop behind his house. This decoy is marked ith a conjoind HL for the rig of Harry Lingenfelter of Baltimore, MD. When I firt saw the mark on this decoy, I had trouble imagining how it was done. Eventually a friend, Jim Lockard, explained that it was made with a timber stamp--a tool that timber companies use to mark the ends of logs.
If you have questions about this decoy, please contact:
Darrell Hagar
Cell: 410-430-5826
Email: dghagar@gmail.com
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Ben Dye Canvasback Drake
Capt. Ben Dye (1821-1896) lived on Stumps Point, (Cecil County) MD, where he worked as a fisherman, market gunner, and guide. This decoy, which is in old working repaint, was probably made between 1860-1870; its large, symmetrical shape is typical of his later decoys.
$625.00 Price
Capt. Ben Dye (1821-1896) lived on Stumps Point, (Cecil County) MD, where he worked as a fisherman, market gunner, and guide. This decoy, which is in old working repaint, was probably made between 1860-1870; its large, symmetrical shape is typical of his later decoys.
$625.00 Price
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Gadwall Hen, Gary Crossman Snow Hill Md.Beautiful Gadwall hen by Gary Crossman of Snow Hill Md. Flat bottom with a single C carved into the bottom. Fine drying crack around neck where head is attached to body. Very good condition with a few shelf rubs on the paint.
$250.00Price
$250.00Price
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Bluebill Pair Charlie Joiner Chestertown, Md
Bluebill pair, carved and painted by Charlie Joiner, Chestertown, Md. This pair came from the collection of Charlie's good friend, Bob Coleman. Note on bottom of the hen states they were acquired from Joiner in 1967. Both birds signed by Charlie, but not dated. Both birds have excellent paint with a few minor shelf rubs. Both birds are also marked RNC, for Robert N Coleman on the bottom of their bills
$900.00
Bluebill pair, carved and painted by Charlie Joiner, Chestertown, Md. This pair came from the collection of Charlie's good friend, Bob Coleman. Note on bottom of the hen states they were acquired from Joiner in 1967. Both birds signed by Charlie, but not dated. Both birds have excellent paint with a few minor shelf rubs. Both birds are also marked RNC, for Robert N Coleman on the bottom of their bills
$900.00
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Green Wing Teal Oliver Lawson Crisfield, Md
Beautiful Green Wing Teal, made by Oliver "Tuts" Lawson, Crisfield, Md. Signed and Dated 1981
$800.00Price
Beautiful Green Wing Teal, made by Oliver "Tuts" Lawson, Crisfield, Md. Signed and Dated 1981
$800.00Price
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Tundra Swan Oliver Lawson Chrisfield, Md
Limited edition Tundra Swan by Oliver "Tuts" Lawson, Chrisfield, Md. Miniature, measuring 10 1/2" in length. Beautiful bird with no neck or body cracks. Notation on bottom reads: 1996 26 yrs. at The Waterfowl Festival (Special Limited Edition) 4/25
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Limited edition Tundra Swan by Oliver "Tuts" Lawson, Chrisfield, Md. Miniature, measuring 10 1/2" in length. Beautiful bird with no neck or body cracks. Notation on bottom reads: 1996 26 yrs. at The Waterfowl Festival (Special Limited Edition) 4/25
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Blue Wing Teal Drake Allen Purner Chesapeake City Md
Blue Wing Teal drake, Allen Purner, Chesapeake City, Md. Nice bird in original paint, no neck or body cracks. Small shelf rub on tip of tail that is missing paint. Lead bar weight that is secured with four brass tacks. Signed on weight with auto-pen, Allen W Purner. Leather line tie
$200.00 Price
Blue Wing Teal drake, Allen Purner, Chesapeake City, Md. Nice bird in original paint, no neck or body cracks. Small shelf rub on tip of tail that is missing paint. Lead bar weight that is secured with four brass tacks. Signed on weight with auto-pen, Allen W Purner. Leather line tie
$200.00 Price
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Blue Wing Teal Hen Allen Purner Chesapeake City, Md
Blue Wing Teal Hen, Allen Purner, Chesapeake City, Md. Original paint bird in excellent condition. Very thin neck crack on right side. Flat lead weight secured with four brass tacks. A.W.PURNER stamped on weight. Leather line tie.
$200.00 Price
Blue Wing Teal Hen, Allen Purner, Chesapeake City, Md. Original paint bird in excellent condition. Very thin neck crack on right side. Flat lead weight secured with four brass tacks. A.W.PURNER stamped on weight. Leather line tie.
$200.00 Price
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Blue Wing Teal Hen Allen Purner Chesapeake City, MdBlue Wing Teal Hen, Allen Purner, Chesapeake City, Md. Original paint bird with no neck or body cracks. Small piece of putty covering nail head on top of head has popped off. Dog-bone strip weight with 5 nails. Signed in electro-pen, Allen W Purner. Not dated
$200.00 Price
$200.00 Price
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Blue Wing Teal Hen Allen Purner Chesapeake City, Md
Blue Wing Teal hen, Allen Purner, Chesapeake City, Md. Carved in the style of the Holly family, no neck cracks, original paint. Flat lead dog-bone weight with the initials AWP stamped into it. Not dated
$200.00 Price
Blue Wing Teal hen, Allen Purner, Chesapeake City, Md. Carved in the style of the Holly family, no neck cracks, original paint. Flat lead dog-bone weight with the initials AWP stamped into it. Not dated
$200.00 Price
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Black Duck George Strunk Glendora NJ
Beautiful Black Duck, George Strunk, Glendora NJ. Hollow carved in the Delaware River style, with raised primaries and outstanding head paint. Stamped with the initials GS, plus the initials DSC. Also signed with marker G Strunk 1991.
$475.00 Price
Beautiful Black Duck, George Strunk, Glendora NJ. Hollow carved in the Delaware River style, with raised primaries and outstanding head paint. Stamped with the initials GS, plus the initials DSC. Also signed with marker G Strunk 1991.
$475.00 Price
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Bob Litzenberg Elkton Md. Ring Neck pair
These are an extremely rare pair of Bob Litzenberg decoys, as he only made a total of 20 pairs of Ring Necks. Both in as new condition with only a few very minor shelf rubs on the sides. Outstanding paint on the wings and backs. Signed and dated in electro pen on the lead weights, 1988.
$900.00 Price
These are an extremely rare pair of Bob Litzenberg decoys, as he only made a total of 20 pairs of Ring Necks. Both in as new condition with only a few very minor shelf rubs on the sides. Outstanding paint on the wings and backs. Signed and dated in electro pen on the lead weights, 1988.
$900.00 Price
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Madison Mitchell Havre de Grace Md Special Order
Very Rare, Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace Md. Special order Canvasback. Wood was supplied by customer who requested that the head and top half of body be made from walnut, with the bottom half being made from mahogany. Fully detailed bill with nostrils, mandibles, and nail. Unpainted with the natural finish. Signed and dated in electro pen 1975
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Very Rare, Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace Md. Special order Canvasback. Wood was supplied by customer who requested that the head and top half of body be made from walnut, with the bottom half being made from mahogany. Fully detailed bill with nostrils, mandibles, and nail. Unpainted with the natural finish. Signed and dated in electro pen 1975
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Madison Mitchell Havre de Grace Md Special Order
Rare, Special Order Madison Mitchell. Customer supplied the wood for a Puddle Duck made with a Walnut head and top half of body, and a Mahogony bottom half of body. Detailed head with nostrils, nail and mandibles. Signed and dated in electro pen 1975
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Rare, Special Order Madison Mitchell. Customer supplied the wood for a Puddle Duck made with a Walnut head and top half of body, and a Mahogony bottom half of body. Detailed head with nostrils, nail and mandibles. Signed and dated in electro pen 1975
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Sandpiper by Reggie Birch
This attractive sandpiper by Reggie Birch is carved in a feeding pose and exhibits an "aged" finish.
$250.00 Price
This attractive sandpiper by Reggie Birch is carved in a feeding pose and exhibits an "aged" finish.
$250.00 Price
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Ruddy Turnstone
This Ruddy Turnstone was carver and painted by William Belote of Bethany Beach, De, in 2019. Will has won numerous carving competitions--including at least one Best In Show for the Contemporary Antiques Category of the Ward Museum's World Wildfowl Carving Championships
$175.00 Price
This Ruddy Turnstone was carver and painted by William Belote of Bethany Beach, De, in 2019. Will has won numerous carving competitions--including at least one Best In Show for the Contemporary Antiques Category of the Ward Museum's World Wildfowl Carving Championships
$175.00 Price
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Redhead Pair Bob Litzenberg Elkton, Md
Redhead pair, Bob Litzenberg, Elkton, Md. c1970's. Both birds are in excellent shape with no neck cracks or splits in wood, both in original paint. These are a style from the 60's and early 70's. The birds Bob made after 1980 were a little rounder and more robust. All his decoys were hand chopped. Both birds are signed on the weight with electro-pen, the hen is also signed in ink, neither is dated. Drake has a leather line tie, hen has a copper ring and staple.
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Redhead pair, Bob Litzenberg, Elkton, Md. c1970's. Both birds are in excellent shape with no neck cracks or splits in wood, both in original paint. These are a style from the 60's and early 70's. The birds Bob made after 1980 were a little rounder and more robust. All his decoys were hand chopped. Both birds are signed on the weight with electro-pen, the hen is also signed in ink, neither is dated. Drake has a leather line tie, hen has a copper ring and staple.
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Hanging Canvasbacks Allen Purner Chesapeake City Md.
Hanging "dead" canvasback pair, Allan Purner, Chesapeake City, Md. Circa late 1980's, signed, not dated. Original paint, hairline cracks in putty between wings and bodies, also slight cracks around feet.
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Hanging "dead" canvasback pair, Allan Purner, Chesapeake City, Md. Circa late 1980's, signed, not dated. Original paint, hairline cracks in putty between wings and bodies, also slight cracks around feet.
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Bob Litzenberg Elkton, MD Blue Wing Teal Pair
Beautiful pair of Bob Litzenberg, Elkton, Md. Blue Wing Teal. Made as a pair, both are signed in electro pen on the lead weight. 1989
$450.00 Price
Beautiful pair of Bob Litzenberg, Elkton, Md. Blue Wing Teal. Made as a pair, both are signed in electro pen on the lead weight. 1989
$450.00 Price
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Madison Mitchell | Havre de Grace, MD | Blackduck c1972
R. Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Md. 1901-1993. Black duck in beautiful original scratch paint. Not signed or dated, but the shade of purple on the wing patch was used from 1970-1972.
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R. Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace, Md. 1901-1993. Black duck in beautiful original scratch paint. Not signed or dated, but the shade of purple on the wing patch was used from 1970-1972.
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J. Evans McKinney | Elkton, MD | Canvasback Hen
J. Evans McKinney, Elkton, Md. 1913-2000. Canvasback hen in original paint, signed and dated in electro pen 1992. Evans used mostly bodies that were turned on Madison Mitchell's lathe, occasionally, he would hand chop the bodies with a hatchet. This bird is hand chopped with very nice comb painting on the back.
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J. Evans McKinney, Elkton, Md. 1913-2000. Canvasback hen in original paint, signed and dated in electro pen 1992. Evans used mostly bodies that were turned on Madison Mitchell's lathe, occasionally, he would hand chop the bodies with a hatchet. This bird is hand chopped with very nice comb painting on the back.
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Robert Litzenberg | Elkton, MD | Canvasback Hen
Robert G. Litzenberg, Elkton, Md. 1910-1997. Canvasback hen, never rigged in original paint. Signed and dated in ink, 1976
$300.00 Price
Robert G. Litzenberg, Elkton, Md. 1910-1997. Canvasback hen, never rigged in original paint. Signed and dated in ink, 1976
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Charlie Bryan | Middle River, MD | Canvasback Pair
Charlie Bryan, Middle River Md. Canvasback pair, both in orignal paint with no neck or body cracks. Drake is older than the hen, drake signed and dated 1970, hen signed and dated 1989
$450.00 Price
Charlie Bryan, Middle River Md. Canvasback pair, both in orignal paint with no neck or body cracks. Drake is older than the hen, drake signed and dated 1970, hen signed and dated 1989
$450.00 Price
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Maddison Mitchell Mallard
R. Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace Md, 1901-1993. Mallard drake, unused in original paint. Signed and dated in electro pen, 1965.
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R. Madison Mitchell, Havre de Grace Md, 1901-1993. Mallard drake, unused in original paint. Signed and dated in electro pen, 1965.
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Charlie Joiner Canvasback Pair
Charlie Joiner, Chestertown, Md. 1921 -2015. Beautiful pair of round bottom decoys, signed but not dated. Hen has professional bill repair.
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Charlie Joiner, Chestertown, Md. 1921 -2015. Beautiful pair of round bottom decoys, signed but not dated. Hen has professional bill repair.
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