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​Hollow Carved Common Loon Decoy by Reggie Birch, Chincoteague, Virginia, circa 2018. Birch is most noted is his work with “patina,” something that he gained from the study of old decoys, but he also has an incredible Sense of Form. This Loon provides an emphasis to Form: the Full Body of a Large Bird, the Mold of the Secondaries enhancing the Sides, the Raised Carved Primary Feathers followed by an Extended Carved Tail, the Slightly Turned Head and Detailed Bill Carving and Bold Glass Eyes, all distinguish the element of form. The Paint Pattern, Slightly Aged, is Quite Bold and Yet Detailed – the Nature of the Common Loon. Measurements: 28” in length, 9” in width, and 9” in height. It is Signed and Dated on the Bottom. A Splendid Example of the Common Loon Decoy.
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Price $675 plus shipping
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Outstanding Black Duck Decoy by Jasper Dodge, J.N. Dodge Factory, Detroit, Michigan, circa Middle Period 1880s. A great deal of important information on Petersen, Dodge, and Mason can be found in the Sharpe and Dodge book, Detroit Decoy Dynasty. A photographic example of a similar Dodge Black Duck can be found on pg. 160 and the detail of characteristics for this Middle Period design is found on pg. 325. This Decoy displays Excellent Original Paint and Condition, even the neck filler has not been replaced. It displays the Mandible Bill Cut, circa 1885 – 1886; Black Glass – Shoe Button – Eyes; the Pointed Tail of the Period; and Fine Feather Painting. It also retails its Original Rigging and came from a hunting rig on Long Island. It Measures 16” in length, 5 ¼” in width, and 7” in height. It shows some very minor wear from use, but Remains an Excellent Example of a Jasper Doge Black Duck Decoy.
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Early Wide-Bodied Common Eider Drake Decoy by an Unknown Maker from Nova Scotia, Canada, circa Early 1900s. This Eider Decoy is a Fine Example of a Heavily Used Atlantic Coast Hunting Decoy. The Body displays Excellent Form with the Eider Head Dowelled into the Body and the Neck secured by Nails. An Early Working Repaint to the White has mostly chipped away and the Black looks to be Original to the decoy. The Decoy displays Extensive Drying Lines, suggesting the decoy spent a goodly amount of time in the water and drying for long periods dockside. The Rigging is still in tacked. Measurements: 17” in length, 9” in width, and 7” in height. A Very Appealing Wide-bodied Eider Drake Decoy from Nova Scotia.
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Neat Goldeneye Drake Decoy by Chester E. Doughty (1894-1974), Orr’s Island, Maine, circa 1940s – 1950s. This Goldeneye displays a Full-Bodied Form, Apparent Original Paint, an Inletted Head, and Tack Eyes. The Detail of the Paint suggests that Doughty had a Specific Pattern that he Used rather than simply applying paint. Moreover, Minor Flaws in the Wood and Knots that show Salt Water residue further suggests he used the wood he found available. The Chalky White Paint shows more wear than the Black, suggesting two different types of paint. Average or less Gunning Wear and a Small Repair to the Tip of the Bill. There is a Rig Mate to this decoy in Doc Starr’s Auction Catalog, p. 125. Measurements: 16” in length, 7” in width, and 7” in height. A Nice Maine Goldeneye Drake Decoy.
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Red-Breasted Merganser Drake Gunning Decoy by Lyle G. Smith, Shinnecock Reservation, Long Island, New York, circa 2016. This Slightly Turned Head Merganser with a Turkey Beard Crest was recently created to serve in a Gunning Rig on Long Island, though I managed to obtain it before it hit the water. The Decoy displays Strong Original Paint, Carved Eyes and Bill, and Especially Raised Primaries with a Distinct Tail Form. The later characteristics are reflective of Smith’s continuation of the Eugene Cuffee Style with whom Smith has a traceable lineage on his Grandmother’s side. In fact, though a true carver in his own right, Lyle frequently carves extensively in the Cuffee tradition. Measurements: 16 ¾” in length, 6” in width, and 7” in height. It is Branded: “Lyle G. Smith / Shinnecock / 2016.” A Fine Native American Hunting Decoy from Long Island.
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Nice Full-Sized Mussel-in-Mouth Eider Drake Decoy by Bob Biddle, a Well-Respected Pennsylvania Carver. Bob has been building Hunting Rigs for Many Decades and his Decoys are Represented in Loy Harrell’s Decoys: Sixty Living and Outstanding North American Carvers. Bob has created some Classic Maine Eiders over the years, many of which I’ve sold up there. This Particular Eider has the Mussel caught in its Mouth, a traditional food for Eiders. The Decoy has an Inletted Head which is the Signature for Maine Coastal Decoys, Raised Bill Carving, Carved Eyes (probably done with a small caliber shell casing), a Neat Paddle Tail, and Wonderfully Aged Paint. The Decoy is also Signed “Bob Biddle.” Measurements: 20” in length, 9” in width, and 8” in height. Terrific Eider Decoy by Bob Biddle.
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Price $600 plus shipping