Classic Canada Goose by Ira Hudson (1876-1949), Chincoteague Island, VA. Circa 1925-1940. Has good, dry, clean all original paint with some honest wear from age and gunning. No repairs or touch ups of any kind with exception of refilled natural check in bottom as done when made. Small wear to edge of bill and some puddy loss to base of neck, typical from usage. Measures approx 21 1/4 inches. This is classic and desirable Hudson style, with a great head style with nicely carved bill, fat style body, and very unique carved tail, solid cedar body and original tack eyes. Weight and line tie all original. Nicely done classic Hudson paint style and as good as you can expect to find on a bird of this vintage especially for the price. This is a really nice Hudson Goose, great classic form, style and paint.
$3500

Early and stylish Dowitcher shorebird decoy by unknown maker, most likely mid-Atlantic coastal area. Circa pre-1920. Excellent original paint and condition. Paint is very thick, very clean, dry and strong, with nice feather strokes and brushwork. This bird has a nice surface and a nice clean patina. Bill is all original and is metal, probably a nail with some rusting. Solid carved flattie style shorebird measuring approx 13 inches long. Very excellent old bird here with good form. Good looking old decoy for any collection of folk art or antique shorebirds. Metal stand included and more pics available. Good buy here.
$650

Superb Ruddy Duck drake decoy by Harold Haertel (1904-1996), Dundee, Illinois. Signed & dated 1969. Superb all original paint and condition. Paint is about mint, dry, very clean and very detailed. Signed on bottom with 1969 date. Solid carved cork body measures approx 8 1/2 inches long with a slightly turned wooden head with glass eyes and flared upturned wooden tail. Harold Haertel was a master carver who was also known for his fine collection of classic North American decoys. His work is outstanding and highly sought by collectors of antique and contemporary decoys. Outstanding example here and I would think it has to be a very scarce species by Haertel. This one is a beauty & guaranteed to please. I have sold Haertel birds to collectors as far away as Japan. More pics avail.
$750

Superb miniature White Egret carving by Frank Finney (b.1947), Capeville, VA. Signed with carved "FF" on bottom. Paint is all original. Glass eyes and measures approx 4 inches long with slightly tucked head. Measures approx 3 1/2 inches tall on the base. Has nice carved base. Nice deep and rich lifelike colors and good detailed carving with very detailed head carving. Frank is one of the best carvers out there, and his minis are just superb and sell out quickly with a very large following. Frank is probably the best "Folk Art Carver" living and his carvings often bring 10's of thousands of dollars at auctions. Superb piece here, its sure to please and what a great species to get. More pics avail.
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Very scarce fat "Cobb style" Bufflehead drake decoy by Mark McNair, Eastern Shore of VA. Circa 1980-90'S. Outstanding all original paint that has been aged and shows a nice even patina. Fat hollow carved body measures approx 14 inches long and 15 1/2 inches around the body with inletted head. Has glass eyes with aged leather line tie and lead pad weight. This is a neat style and looks 150 years old, its very accurate and true in detail to real Cobb that is what makes it superb. Its tuff getting any McNair ducks and this is a beauty and seldom seen style. Carved McNair signature. Extra pics available. Very good buy and scarce offering here and a collector favorite species and style!
$3200

Very cool and rare full body lifesize Atlantic Brant decoy on display stand by Grayson Chesser, Jenkins Bridge, VA. Circa 1980-90. Possible ex-collectiion of John Maddox if so it would have been part of the Chincoteague Refuge Museum collection (I will find out next time I visit Grayson). Has Grayson's "C" carved in bottom. Very good all original paint and condition that shows intentional aging by Grayson. Great surface on this beauty. Large hollow carved body measures approx 19 inches with straight head and 17 1/2 inches tall, also has a raised wing tip and a nice fat full body carving. Bill is oak and splined thru head with glass eyes. Base measures approx 11 X 5 1/2. Grayson was the "Carver of the Year" at the 2004 Havre de Grace Decoy Show, and did an exhibit at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, D.C. This is a very nice carving with great folk art appeal. It is a rare style and maybe one of a kind and by one of the best classic decoy makers of this generation. Grayson's decoys continue to be some of the most sought after decoys in todays market, get this true modern classic while you can. More pics avail.
$2400

Superb and minty pair of Mallards by Charlie Joiner (1921-2015), Chestertown, MD. Signed and dated 1973 on each. Excellent all original paint, with very clean finish, the paint work on these birds are a killer. Beautiful colors and blending of paint. Condition is about mint and the way you hope to find them. A species that has become harder to find by Joiner. Full size with glass eyes, measures approx 16 inches long each. Full size with original weights and staple/ring line ties, both are signed and are rigmates. Charlie was a classic Chesapeake Bay maker that really reset the standard for upper bay birds that many have tried to put into their work. They say he could paint a pair of Canvasbacks in 14 minutes. Great examples here and sure to please any collector looking for top quality Joiners for their collection. Mr. Joiner passed away in early March 2015. He was a very kind and a nice man who always would make time for collectors. I hope you had a chance to meet him, he will be missed. More pics avail.
$1150 pr

Fantastic and very early Black Bellied Plover shorebird decoy by Mark McNair, Eastern Shore of VA. Circa early to mid 70's with that signature style. Excellent very detailed all original aged paint and condition, superb surface that is very clean with proper intentional wear for aged look of antique shorebird. McNair classic style bird with straight head with raised wing and split tail carving. Solid carved body with metal tack eyes, and measures approx 9 1/2 inches long with slightly alert/running head. Has splined bill. Carved early "MSM" signature on bottom . The paint on this bird is excellent and very detailed, but with Mark it always is. This is a very nice piece by Mark and a great style for collectors. McNair's shorebird decoys are classic and a must have for any collection. You saw some record prices for McNair's these past few years at auction with a collection that has started to come to market. McNair's continue to be very strong in todays market and excellent and different examples continue to be very hard to find for sale, especially this early. Priced to sell. More pics avail. Includes a metal or wooden stand.
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Super nice mini Black Duck by the late Dan Brown (1930-2010) Salisbury, MD. Signed and dated 197?'s. Excellent all original paint in excellent condition that has a excellent surface paint with nice detailed feather painting and detailed head carving. Stylish solid carved body that measures approx 8 inches long with slightly turned head. Glass eyes. Dan was one of the better carvers on the Eastern Shore winning hundreds of show ribbons starting in the 60's. He was also a huge force in the development of the Ward Museum and was early on uncovering early decoy history on "The Shore". Dan was a semi pro baseball player who met and developed a life long friendship with the Ward Brothers. More pics available. Good buy and scarce find here!
$250

Incredible Bufflehead pair of decoys by Marty Hanson, Prior Lake, Minn. Has his ink stamp and signed head painting on bottom of each. Excellent all original paint and condition with a beautiful surface that is very dry and clean. Bodies are super thin hollow carved and measure approx 11 inches long on tucked head drake and 10 1/4 inches on higher slightly turned head hen and both with perfect glass eyes. Marty is a great talent and if you have ever tried to get any decoys at a show by Marty you know he sells out fast and keeps a backlog for his fine work. Marty's work is incredible and will be a legend in decoy carver history. A collector favorite here and sure to please. Good buy here on this unique pretty pair. More pics available.
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Very scarce turned head Ruddy Duck decoy by Mark McNair, Eastern Shore of VA. Circa less than 5 yrs old. Excellent all original aged paint and condition with very well done lite intentional wear. Measures approx 9 inches long , fat full 15 inch wide body with raised wing tip carving. No eyes, wide bill and slightly turned head, which is very scarce for Mark decoys. This is a really nice and harder to find style by Mark. Carved McNair signature on bottom. More pics avail. of this great looking McNair. Hard not to want to add this scarce beauty to your collection, great form, style and surface.
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The original "McNair " shorebird stands. These are high end furniture quality stands. Stained wood color can vary but only slightly and usually closer to a walnut color. Handmade by his son Ian. Most of are single bird style but special orders possible. Measurements vary but most are in the approx 5 1/4 inches by 3 inches size range. It is a mix but can group your requirements as needed in size and color. Dowell heights are usually around 7 inches and are tapered on one end as shown. Dowell diameter is 3/8 and tapered. Quantity is currently limited but more on order. Email your needs and can mix or match your preference if possible.
$45 each

Superb "Cobb Style" Curlew shorebird decoy by Mark McNair, Eastern Shore of VA. Circa less then 25 years old. Excellent detailed all original aged paint and condition, superb surface that is very dry and clean with proper wear for aged look of antique shorebird. McNair classic style bird with straight head with raised wing tip carving. Solid carved body with proper carved eyes, and measures approx 12 inches long. Has splined bill. Carved signature on bottom . The aged paint on this bird is excellent and very detailed, but with Mark it always is. This is a very nice piece by Mark and a popular style with collectors. McNair's shorebird decoys are classic and a must have for any collection. You saw some record prices for McNair's these past few years at auction with a collection that has started to come to market. McNair's continue to be very strong in todays market and excellent and different examples continue to be very hard to find for sale. Priced to sell. More pics avail. Includes metal or wooden stand.
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Super nice Canvasback pair by Charlie "Speed" Joiner (Born 1921), Chestertown, MD. Signed and circa 1970's. Excellent all original paint, with very clean finish, the paint work on these birds are superb as always with Joiner. A species that has become "The Classic" by Joiner. They say he is called "Speed" because he can paint a pair of Canvasbacks in 14 minuites. Full size with painted eyes, measures approx 16 /2 inches each. Both have straight heads. Retains original weights and staple line ties. Charlie Joiner decoys are classics and still some of the most sought after contemporary birds made, he reset the standards for a lot of todays Chesapeake Bay makers. Great examples here and sure to please any collector looking for great quality Joiners for their collection. More pics avail.
$850 pr

Fantastic and very pretty Atlantic Brant decoy by Mark McNair, Eastern Shore of VA. Circa 1980-90'S. Outstanding all original paint that has been aged and shows a perfect patina. Stylish hollow carved body measures approx 16 inches long with raised wing tip ad straight head. Has very cool spoke shave marks that gives it the absolute perfect look. Has glass eyes with aged inletted leather line tie and lead pad weight. This is a neat style and looks 100+ years old, its all Mark's style and that is what makes it superb. Its tuff getting any McNairs waterfowl decoys and this is a beauty and seldom seen style. Carved McNair signature. Extra pics available. Very good buy here and a collector favorite species!
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Early and stylish Ruddy Duck decoy by unknown VA/NC maker. Circa pre-1920. This Ruddy found headless by the collector who found the famous "Mary Jane Farm" Ruddy Duck decoys. It was taken to the master Frank Finney to get proper aged head put on over 50 years ago. It was shown to Frank to verify in 2024 and he signed and verified history. Strong old repaint and condition. Paint is very thick, very clean, dry and strong. This bird has a nice surface and a nice clean patina. Solid carved and measuring approx 11 inches long with no eyes. Retains original weight and ring/staple line tie. Very excellent old bird here with good form, paint and surface. Good looking old decoy for any collection of folk art or antique Ruddy Ducks. More pics available. Good buy here.
$1350

Excellent "Ira Hudson" style Yellowlegs shorebird decoy by unknown maker with initials "JM". Circa probably less then 35 years old. Carved "JM" on bottom of bird. Excellent all original paint in excellent condition in the true Ira Hudson scratch painting style. Stylish carved body measures approx 8 inches with raised wing tip carving. "Blind" as made without eyes. Bill properly splined thru head. This is really a great looking decoy and this is the first I had by this maker or have seen and it is excellent work. Nice one here for the value with great form and style, its sure to please. Comes with original natural wood stand. More pics avail.
$250

Superb and minty Canada Goose decoy by Charlie "SPEED" Joiner (1921-2015), Chestertown, MD. Signed and circa 1970's. Excellent all original paint, with very clean finish, the paint work on this beauty is a killer. Beautiful colors and blending of paint. Condition is about mint and the way you hope to find them. A species that has become harder to find by Joiner and very popular with collectors. Full size with painted eyes, measures approx 24 1/2 inches long. Full size with original weight and staple/ring line tie. Charlie was a classic Chesapeake Bay maker that really reset the standard for upper bay birds that many have tried to put into their work. They say he could paint a pair of Canvasbacks in 14 minutes. Great examples here and sure to please any collector looking for top quality Joiners for their collection. Mr. Joiner passed away in early March 2015. He was a very kind and a nice man who always would make time for collectors. I hope you had a chance to meet him, he will be missed. More pics avail.
$1150

Fantastic large Willet shorebird decoy by Mark McNair, Eastern Shore of VA. Circa less then 25 years old. Excellent very detailed all original aged paint and condition, superb surface that is very dry and clean with proper wear for aged look of antique shorebird. McNair classic style bird with straight head with raised wing and split tail carving. Solid carved separate head and body with carved eyes, and measures approx 14 inches long with slightly turned head. Has splined bill. Carved signature on bottom . The aged paint on this bird is excellent and very detailed, but with Mark it always is. This is a very nice piece by Mark and a popular style with collectors. McNair's shorebird decoys are classic and a must have for any collection. You saw some record prices for McNair's these past few years at auction with a collection that has started to come to market. McNair's continue to be very strong in todays market and excellent and different examples continue to be very hard to find for sale. Priced to sell. More pics avail. Includes a metal or wooden stand.
$1500

Early and very scarce pair of Eskimo Curlew shorebird decoys by unknown maker, most likely Northeast coastal area, I think that because way bills are put in tells you usually mid-Jersey north to Mass area. Eskimo Curlews were last sighted in 1963, so probably extinct. Circa pre-1920. Excellent original paint and condition. Paint is thick, clean, dry and strong, with nice heavy scratch painted feather strokes and brushwork. These birds have a nice surface and a nice clean patina. Bill on one all original, other has approx 1/2 bill replaced by Dr Duk. Yellow painted eyes with a beautiful surface. Solid carved fat body style shorebirds measuring approx 13 1/2 inches long each . Each has screw eye in rear belly area to "string and carry". Very rare species and excellent condition old birds here with good form. Good looking old decoys for any collection of folk art or antique shorebirds. Metal or wood stand included and more pics available. Good buy here.
$5500 pr

Superb and minty pair of sleeper Canvasbacks by Charlie "SPEED" Joiner (1921-2015), Chestertown, MD. Not signed or dated but circa 1970s. Both branded "2" which i've been told was birds he considered imperfect and were sold to hunt with instead of shelf. Only imperfection I can find in where a small sliver was under painted area on back of drake, not seen when displayed. Excellent all original paint, with very clean finish, the paint work on these birds are a killer. Beautiful colors and blending of paint. Condition is about mint and the way you hope to find them. A species that has become a collector favorite to find by Joiner. Full size with painted eyes, measures approx 14 inches long each with fully turned sleeper/preener heads. Full size with original weights and staple/ring line ties, both are rigmates. Charlie was a classic Chesapeake Bay maker that really reset the standard for upper bay birds that many have tried to put into their work. They say he could paint a pair of Canvasbacks in 14 minutes so the nickname "Speed". Great examples here and sure to please any collector looking for quality Joiners for their collection. Mr. Joiner passed away in early March 2015. He was a very kind and a nice man who always would make time for collectors. I hope you had a chance to meet him, he will be missed. More pics avail.
$950 pr

Outstanding and super detailed drake Bluebill decoy by Joseph Bua, Vilas, NC. Signed and not dated but other pieces from same collection were dated 1994-2002. Excellent all original and very detailed paint and with very well done detailed carving and feather burning. Nice fat boy measures appox 12 inches long with nice raised wing detail and feather burn. I couldnt find much info on Mr Bua but do see he has been a competition carvers for many years and won catagories at the Ward Museum World Championships. Beautiful piece of work here and sure to please. More pics available of this great looking drake. Hard not to want to add this handsome Blackhead to your collection, great form, style and paint and and incredible carving detail..
$1250

Minty running "Peep" shorebird decoy by Hurley Conklin (1913-1991), Manahawkin, NJ. Circa 1950-75. Signed on belly in pencil "H. CONKLIN". Superb all original paint, very strong and clean, with a nice painting style. Condition is excellent, strong and dry. Solid body measures approx 7 3/4 inches long with running head. Impressed painted eyes and very nice carving style on head and bill, with raised wing tip. Also has a very cool mix of scratch paint and brush paint. Hurley was a WW2 vet and a NJ classic decoy maker and was making decoys for sale as early as 1928. If you are looking for a excellent example of a NJ classic maker Peep shorebird this is it. Good buy here and comes with a wooden stand. More pics avail.
$175

Very nice breast preening Mallard drake decoy by Mark McNair, Eastern Shore of VA. Circa 1980-90'S. Outstanding all original paint that has been aged and shows a nice even patina. Looks as is maybe hunted a few times as it shows some lite wear of that type. Some small flakes but mostly on non displayed side but all are very small. Beautiful hollow carved body measures approx 15 3/4 inches long with downward head. Has glass eyes with leather line tie and lead pad weight. This is a neat style and looks 100+ years old, its all Mark's style and that is what makes it superb. Its tuff getting any McNair ducks and this is a beauty and seldom seen style. Carved McNair signature. Extra pics available. Very good buy here and a collector favorite species!
$2500

Super nice earlier wide bill style Bluebill decoy pair by Charlie "Speed" Joiner (Born 1921), Chestertown, MD. Unsigned and mid 1960s circa. Excellent all original paint, with very clean finish, the paint work on these birds are superb as always with Joiner. A species that has become very popular with collectors. Full size with painted eyes, measures approx 15 inches each. Both have straight heads. Retains original weights and staple line ties, made to gun with so never signed. Drake has 1 penny size knot stain on front left side as seen in pic above. Charlie Joiner decoys are classics and still some of the most sought after contemporary birds made, he reset the standards for a lot of todays Chesapeake Bay makers. Great examples here and sure to please any collector looking for great quality Joiners for their collection. More pics avail.
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Very nice Godwit shorebird decoy by Mark McNair, Eastern Shore of VA. Circa 1980's. Excellent all original aged paint and condition with very well done lite intentional wear. Measures approx 13 1/2 inches, fat full body with raised wing tip carving. Carved eyes, splined bill and pulled back resting head, all very accurate in detail. This is a really nice and harder to find style by Mark. Carved McNair signature with capital "R" that helps date when made. Metal stand included. More pics avail. of this great looking McNair. Hard not to want to add this scarce beauty to your collection, great form, style and surface.
$1950

Scarce and earlier hen Bufflehead decoy by Eldon Willis (1908-1981), Stacy, NC. Circa 1940-50's. Excellent all original paint, thats very dry and clean, with very nicely done paint patterns. Measures just 9 1/2 inches and is solid carved with body being two pieces. Has some honest old wear from gunning but still strong with good paint patterns and color. Weight removed but original screw eye line tie still attached. Has 3 shot scars on bill with one still stuck there. Eldon started carving in the 1920s with Telford Gaskill then in 1926 or 27 he teamed up with Elmer Salter to make decoys till Salter's death in 1964. Eldon carved many decoys on his own in this time frame and this is an fine example of Eldon's work. Eldon was "old school" yet lived to see hunting decoys become collectible as folk art. Today he is widely known and regarded highly for his classic decoys. More info and pics can be found in the NC decoy collecting books including Jack Dudley's excellent book "Carteret Waterfowl Heritage". This is a very nice all original Bufflehead and is sure to please any collector of North Carolina or Bufflehead decoys. More pics avail, nice bird here.
$850

Awesome "Ira Hudson-Gargatha style" hen Hooded Merganser decoy by Mark Daisey, Chincoteague Island, VA. Circa less then 25 years old, and hot branded "MARK" and ink signed. Strong, dry and clean all original paint with intentional wear to give the look of 100 year old bird. Nice accurate carving and painting style in true Hudson tradition. Solid carved with tack eyes it measures 15 1/2 inches long and is rigged. Mark is nephew of the late but "world famous" Cigar Daisey. He makes a excellent decoy in many different styles including copying some of the classics. His work is a very smart buy for the good quality that he puts into his work and Decoy Magazine did a excellent article on Mark and his fine work. Outstanding value here. Extra pics avail.
$400

Very early, oversize and stylish "feeding" Willet or Yellowleg shorebird decoy by unknown maker, most likely Long Island coastal area. Has a nice "S" or "5" carved in bottom. Circa pre-1920. Excellent original paint and condition. Paint is very thick, very clean, dry and strong, with nice feather strokes and brushwork. This bird has a nice surface and a nice clean patina. Bill is all original and is metal, probably a nail with some rusting. Solid carved flattie style shorebird measuring approx 16 1/4 inches long. Metal tack eyes are original. Very excellent old bird here with good form. Good looking old decoy for any collection of folk art or antique shorebirds. Stand included and more pics available. Good buy here.
$1450

Very nice classic drake Pintail decoy by Mark McCool Whipple (1884-1961), Bourg, Louisiana. Circa pre-1930. Excellent original paint and condition with a few areas of flaking to wood or undercoat but no hard gunning wear. Paint is clean, dry and strong, with nice flowing brushwork. This bird has a nice old surface and a nice clean patina. Solid carved and probably cypress root or tupelo gum bird measuring approx 16 3/4 inches long. Very nice classic old Louisiana bird here with good form. Mark Whipple made some of the nicest decoys in LA and are true classics and very hard to find all original and no repairs. He had 10 brothers and some joined Mark in the guide business. Mark was top guide at "AVOCA CLUB" in the early 1900s charging a $100 a month for his services and boarding. See Brian Cheramie's awesome classic book "LOUISIANA LURES and LEGENDS" for more great info on Mark Whipple. Good looking old decoy for any collection of folk art or antique LA classic decoys. More pics available. Good buy here and rare offering.
$3800

Very early and stylish large Beetlehead Plover shorebird decoy by unknown maker, most likely mid-Atlantic coastal area, probably NJ or VA. Circa pre-1920. Excellent original paint and condition. Paint is very clean, dry and strong. This bird has a nice surface and a nice clean patina. Bill is all original and has a very cool square dowel in top of head, probably to hold inserted bill or make neck stronger?? Has thinner then a hair neck crack but has been tightened and almost impossible to see. Solid carved and measuring approx 12 inches long and approx 2 3/4 inches thick. Very excellent old bird here with good form, paint and surface. Good looking old decoy for any collection of folk art or antique shorebirds. Metal stand included and more pics available. Good buy here.
$1950

Early and all original drake Bluebill decoy attrib to Christopher Columbus Smith (1858-1937), Algonac, Mich. Circa 1875-1900. Strong, dry and clean all original paint that shows some lite honest gunning wear as would be expected. Branded "MB" and/or "HB" on bottom with rigging removed. Nice tiny scratch painting on back. Has a few shot scars some roughness to bottom front right side of bill but displays excellent. Nice full size bird at approx 12 1/4 inches long with solid carved body and classic Smith low head. Glass eyes with no cracks. Nice style with a flat bottom and squatted head. Chris Smith started carving decoys in the 1870s and started market gunning with his brother at age 15. They had to kill 800 ducks a week just to pay the family bills. Chris made a beautiful decoy but became most famous as founder of "Chris Craft" boats. Rare offering here. Extra pics avail and a great buy on this very handsome Bluebill. More pics available.
$950

Scarce hen Gadwall decoy by Grayson Chesser, Jenkins Bridge, VA. Signed and dated 2004 and part of rig made as "Carver of the Year" at Harve de Grace Decoy show. Has Grayson's "C" carved in bottom. Excellent all original paint and condition with no touch ups or repairs. Great patina on this beauty. Life size hollow carved body measures approx 16 inches with very slightly turned head and a nice fat full body with raised wing tip carving. Nice glass eyes with no cracks. Grayson was the "Carver of the Year" at the 2004 Harve de Grace Decoy Show and this bird is from that group, and just did an exhibit at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, D.C. This is a exceptional examplel and harder species to find by Grayson. More pics available. This is a very nice decoy by one of the best classic decoy makers of this generation. Get this modern classic while you can.
$550

Early and stylish Black Bellied Plover shorebird decoy by unknown maker, most likely mid-Atlantic coastal area, probably NJ. Circa pre-1920. Excellent original paint and condition. Paint is very thick, very clean, dry and strong, with nice feather strokes and brushwork. This bird has a nice surface and a nice clean patina. Bill is all original and has been bumped but all there. Solid carved and measuring approx 10 inches long and approx 2 inches thick. Very excellent old bird here with good form, paint and surface. Good looking old decoy for any collection of folk art or antique shorebirds. Metal stand included and more pics available. Good buy here.
$750

Very nice and very scarce "Caines Brothers style" Bluewing Teal drake decoy by Mark McNair, Eastern Shore of VA. Circa 1980-90'S. Outstanding all original paint that has been aged and shows a nice even patina. Stylish solid carved body measures approx 13 inches long. Has metal tack eyes with aged screw eye line tie and lead pad weight. This is a neat style and looks 100+ years old. Heart shaped carved raised wing and very true to style of the great Cain Brothers Mallards.. Its tuff getting any McNair ducks and this is a beauty and very rare and maybe unique style. Carved McNair signature. Extra pics available. Very good buy here and a collector favorite species!
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Super nice Ira Hudson style Red~Breasted Merganser pair by Mark Daisey, Chincoteague Island, VA. Circa less then 20 years old, both branded "MARK"and ink signed. Strong, dry and clean original paint that shows intentional wear and aging to give them the look of the hundred year old classics by Ira Hudson. Nice fat size birds at approx 15 inches long each with solid carved bodies. Rusted tack eyes with good flutting to tail and head crest notches as proper to follow Ira Hudson's classic. Retains original weights and line ties. Mark Daisey is the nephew of the "world famous" Cigar Daisey. He makes a excellent decoy in many different styles including copying some of the classics. His work is a very smart buy for the good quality that he puts into his work. Extra pics avail and a great buy on this Hudson style classic pair. Getting harder to find and buy these and Mark isnt one who keeps making the same style carvings, get these while available, they have a great look and nice quality work as always with Mark's fine work. More pics available.
$750 pr

Minty feeding "Peep" shorebird decoy by Hurley Conklin (1913-1991), Manahawkin, NJ. Circa 1960-75. Signed on base in pencil "H. CONKLIN, NJ". Superb all original paint, very strong and clean, with a nice painting style. Condition is excellent, strong and dry. Solid body measures approx 7 inches long with feeder head, I personally have never seen another in this style. Carved eyes and very nice carving style on head and bill, with raised wing tip. Also has a very cool mix of scratch paint and brush paint. Hurley was a WW2 vet and a NJ classic decoy maker and was making decoys for sale as early as 1928. If you are looking for a excellent example of a NJ classic maker Peep shorebird this is it. Good buy here and comes on original base made by Hurley. More pics avail.
$200

Super nice earlier wide bill Canvasback hen by Charlie "Speed" Joiner (Born 1921), Chestertown, MD. Signed and dated 1965. Excellent all original paint, with very clean finish, the paint work on this pretty girl is superb as always with Joiner. A species that has become "The Classic" by Joiner. They say he is called "Speed" because he can paint a pair of Canvasbacks in 14 minuites. Full size with painted eyes, measures approx 16 /2 inches. Has straight head. Retains original weight and staple line tie. Charlie Joiner decoys are classics and still some of the most sought after contemporary birds made, he reset the standards for a lot of todays Chesapeake Bay makers. Great example here and sure to please any collector looking for great quality Joiners for their collection. More pics avail.
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Very early and stylish large flattie Willet or Curlew shorebird decoy by unknown maker from the Eastern Shore of VA. Circa pre-1920. Very good original paint and condition. Paint is very clean, dry and strong with some slight honest gunning and age wear.This bird has a nice surface and a nice deep patina. Bill is oak and all original and dowelled thru back of head. No eyes with slight jowl carving. Solid carved and measuring approx 13 1/4 inches long and approx 1 3/4 inches thick. Very cool old bird here with good form, paint and surface. Good looking old decoy for any collection of folk art or antique shorebirds. Metal or wood stand included and more pics available. Very good buy here for early all original shorebird.
$950

Very cool and early and rare hen Red-Breasted Merganser decoy by unknown maker, probably Hog or Cobb Island, VA. Circa pre-1900. Looks like just one layer of second coat gunning repaint with some areas of wood showing. Super cool inletted head very simular to Hog or Cobb Island birds with raised wing tip carving. This bird has a nice old surface and a nice clean patina. Bill is splined thru head and has tack eyes. Note with bird said Cameron may have done some work to head, if he did it dont show with medical black light. Solid carved bird measuring approx 15 1/4 inches long. Has a age check in bottom and a few thin ones on topside but all secure and stable. Retains original leather line tie but original weight removed. Very neat old bird here with good form and style. Good looking old decoy for any collection of folk art or antique Mergansers. More pics available. Good buy here and unique offering.
$2600

Excellent and scarce Shorebird carving by Lloyd Tyler (1898-1970), Crisfield, MD. Circa 1930-50s. Paint is all original, very strong and very clean. Beautiful surface on this one that is very dry and clean. Retains original wood bill and wire legs and is mounted on small piece of wood, 3x1 3/4, and has the feet painted on the wood. Measures approx 8 1/2 inches long with 2 inches of it being the bill. Tyler made a great looking decoy and has become well known as a great Folk artist thanks to Henry Stansbury's outstanding book on Lloyd Tyler's decoys and artwork. His decoys have brought the respect of collectors as evidenced by the sale of his Hooded Merganser in the 6 figure range at the Guyette and Schmidt decoy sale in November 07. This is a great example of Lloyd Tyler's fine work and sure to please any collector that appreciates the good folk art appeal of his work. Email for more pics if interested.
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Early and stylish Black Bellied Plover shorebird decoy by unknown maker, most likely mid-Atlantic coastal area, probably NJ. Circa pre-1920. Excellent original paint and condition. Paint is very thick, very clean, dry and strong, with nice feather strokes and brushwork with some cool scratch painting mixed in. This bird has a nice surface and a nice clean patina. Bill is all original. Solid carved tapered flattie style shorebird measuring approx 10 1/2 inches long. Very excellent old bird here with good form. Good looking old decoy for any collection of folk art or antique shorebirds. Metal stand included and more pics available. Good buy here.
$450

Early and very scarce matched pair of Bluebill decoys by Capt. Ike Phillips (b-1850's~d-1940's), Wachapreague, VA. Circa is probably 1900-1930 considering Ike's age. Excellent all original paint and condition with no repairs or touch ups and both retain original leather line ties andd weights. Retains original leather line ties and bottom lead pad weights. Measures approx 13 1/2 inches each with no eyes. Capt Ike Phillips was a decoy maker, waterman and guide to the "sports" that visited the famous Island House of Wachapreague and Cedar Island at the turn of the century. Only a few decoys have surfaced by him and it is thought that he probably made less then 100 duck decoys, Black Ducks and Bluebills are the only species known by him. I think the famous "Parramore Island Flatties" were also made by him and used by the Island House guest that wanted to do some shooting on Cedar and Parramore Island. This is a super nice matched pair by one of the historic makers from the very old days on the Eastern Shore of VA. These are very hard to pair up this nice. More pics avail.
$3400 pr

Outstanding and super detailed drake Redhead decoy by Joseph Bua, Vilas, NC. Signed and not dated but other pieces from same collection were dated 1994-2002. Excellent all original and very detailed paint and with very well done detailed carving and feather burning. Nice fat boy measures appox 13 1/2 inches long with nice raised wing detail and feather burn. I couldnt find much info on Mr Bua but do see he has been a competition carvers for many years and won catagories at the Ward Museum World Championships. Beautiful piece of work here and sure to please. More pics available of this great looking drake. Hard not to want to add this handsome Redhead to your collection, great form, style and paint and and incredible carving detail..
$1250

Superb "Beetlehead" style Golden Plover shorebird decoy by Mark McNair, Eastern Shore of VA. Circa less then 26 years old. Excellent very detailed all original aged paint and condition, superb surface that is very dry and clean with proper wear for aged look of antique shorebird. McNair classic style bird with straight head with smooth body carving. Solid carved body with metal tack eyes, and measures approx 12 inches long. Has splined bill. Carved signature on bottom . The aged paint on this bird is excellent and very detailed, but with Mark it always is. This is a very nice piece by Mark and a popular style with collectors. McNair's shorebird decoys are classic and a must have for any collection. You saw some record prices for McNair's these past few years at auction with a collection that has started to come to market. McNair's continue to be very strong in todays market and excellent and different examples continue to be very hard to find for sale. Priced to sell. More pics avail. Includes a metal or wooden stand.
$1250

Early White Wing Scoter by Cecil Smith, (???), Brooklin. Maine. Circa 1925-1950. Strong, dry and clean mostly original paint that shows some areas of possible working touch up, mostly to the sides of bird. Nice job on inletted head with painted eyes. Has some roughness to tail with a few small chips buy nothing bad. Nice full size bird at approx 17 1/2 inches long with solid carved body. Nice style with a flat bottom and leather line tie. Couldn't find much info on Cecil but his carving is classic Maine Coast style. Extra pics avail and a great buy on this old Scoter. More pics available.
$650

Superb Cobb style Red Knot shorebird decoy by Mark McNair, Eastern Shore of VA. Circa less then 5 years old. Excellent very detailed all original aged paint and condition, superb surface that is very dry and clean with proper wear for aged look of antique shorebird. McNair classic style bird with straight head with Cobb style proper raised wing and wingtip carving. Solid carved body with carved eyes, and measures approx 7 1/2 inches long. Has splined bill. Carved signature on bottom . The aged paint on this bird is excellent and very detailed, but with Mark it always is. This is a very nice piece by Mark and a popular style with collectors. McNair's shorebird decoys are classic and a must have for any collection. You saw some record prices for McNair's these past few years at auction with a collection that has started to come to market. McNair's continue to be very strong in todays market and excellent and different examples continue to be very hard to find for sale. Priced to sell. More pics avail. Includes a metal or wooden stand.
$950

Super nice earlier wide bill Canvasback drake by Charlie "Speed" Joiner (Born 1921), Chestertown, MD. Signed and not dated but circa mid 1960's. Excellent all original paint, with very clean finish, the paint work on this handsome boy is superb as always with Joiner. A species that has become "The Classic" by Joiner. They say he is called "Speed" because he can paint a pair of Canvasbacks in 14 minuites. Full size with painted eyes, measures approx 16 inches. Has straight head. Retains original weight and staple line tie. Charlie Joiner decoys are classics and still some of the most sought after contemporary birds made, he reset the standards for a lot of todays Chesapeake Bay makers. Great example here and sure to please any collector looking for great quality Joiners for their collection. More pics avail.
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Nice pair of hunting Hooded Merganser decoys by Mark Daisey, Chincoteague Island, VA. Circa less then 30 years old, and hot branded "MARK". Strong, dry and clean all original paint with some honest hunting wear that gives the look of 100 year old birds. Nice accurate carving and painting style in Marks best hunting bird style. Solid carved with glass eyes they measure approx 13 inches long each and both are rigged and has been gunned over with leather line ties and corn cob weights. Mark is nephew of the late but "world famous" Cigar Daisey. He makes a excellent decoy in many different styles including copying some of the classics. His work is a very smart buy for the good quality that he puts into his work and Decoy Magazine did a excellent article on Mark and his fine work. Outstanding value here. Extra pics avail.
$550

Very cool and early fat belly Black Bellied Plover shorebird decoy by unknown maker, probably NJ, mid-Atlantic coastal area. Circa pre-1920. Excellent original paint & condition. Paint is thick, clean, dry & strong, with nice feather strokes and brushwork. This bird has a nice old surface and a nice clean deep patina. Bill is replacement that is splined thru head. Solid carved bird measuring approx 10 inches long. Very excellent old bird here with good form. Good looking old decoy for any collection of folk art or antique shorebirds. Metal stand included & more pics available. Good buy here.
$650

Early and stylish Black Bellied Plover shorebird decoy attrib to Ronas Faulkinberg, Forked River, NJ. Circa pre-1920. Excellent original paint and condition. Paint is thick, very clean, dry and strong, with nice feather strokes and brushwork. This bird has a nice surface and a nice clean patina. Bill is all original. Solid carved and measuring approx 10 1/4 inches long and approx 2 inches thick. Very excellent old bird here with good form, paint and surface. Has a nice bold jowl and skull carving style. Has red ink number on bottom and was probably displayed in a museum. Good looking old decoy for any collection of folk art or antique shorebirds. Metal stand included and more pics available. Good buy here.
$650

Awesome "Ira Hudson" style drake Bluebill decoy by Mark Daisey, Chincoteague Island, VA. Circa less then 20 years old, and hot branded "MARK" and ink signed. Strong, dry and clean all original paint with some intentional wear to give the look of 100 year old bird. Nice accurate carving and painting style in true Hudson tradition. Solid carved with tack eyes it measures 14 inches long and is rigged and has been gunned over but in nice condition. Mark is nephew of the late but "world famous" Cigar Daisey. He makes a excellent decoy in many different styles including copying some of the classics. His work is a very smart buy for the good quality that he puts into his work and Decoy Magazine did a excellent article on Mark and his fine work. Outstanding value here. Extra pics avail.
$400

Beautiful Yellowlegs shorebird decoy by Mark McNair, Eastern Shore of VA. Circa between 1980's-90's with that signature style. Excellent very detailed all original aged paint and condition, superb surface that is very clean with proper wear for aged look of antique shorebird. McNair classic style bird with straight head with raised wing and split tail carving. Solid carved body with black glass eyes, and measures approx 12 inches long with slightly forward head. Has splined bill, which has lifted puddy slightly on back of head. Has raised split wig with "drop down" tips. Carved signature on bottom . The paint on this bird is excellent and very detailed, but with Mark it always is. This is a very nice piece by Mark and a popular style with collectors. McNair's shorebird decoys are classic and a must have for any collection. You saw some record prices for McNair's these past few years at auction with a collection that has started to come to market. McNair's continue to be very strong in todays market and excellent and different examples continue to be very hard to find for sale. Priced to sell. More pics avail. Includes a metal or wooden stand.
$1400

Very rare and very early Ruddy Duck or Old Squaw hen decoy by unknown maker Long Island, NY maker. Circa 1875-1910. Paint is excellent, bone dry and all original with a perfect deep patina. Incredible surface on this beauty. Has one thin age line on lower right side as seen in pic above but doesn't distract and displays excellent. Measures approx. 10 1/2 inches long and nice wide body style. Solid flat unpainted bottom body with very well done flared base neck and head. Retains original staple line ties in front and back to be used in string line set so it was never weighted. Great form and very appealing for any decoy of folk art collection. Very interesting bird here and only early Ruddy Duck I have ever seen from the Long Island area. I have seen 2 other birds by the same maker but they were Old Squaw so maybe this was his version of a hen Old Squaw. Very clean and strong little bird here with great Folk Art appeal for the price, more pics avail.
$3500

Very nice "Cobb" style Red Knot shorebird decoy by Mark McNair, Eastern Shore of VA. Circa 1980's. Excellent all original aged paint and condition with very well done intentional wear. Measures approx 9 3/4 inches, fat full body with raised wing tip in the true Nathan Cobb style. Perfect glass eyes, splined bill and forward feeding or running head position, all very accurate in detail. This is a really nice piece and harder to find style by Mark. Carved McNair signature with capital "R" that helps date when made. Metal stand included. More pics avail. of this great looking McNair. Hard not to want to add this scarce beauty to your collection, great form, style and surface. They say the Red Knot could become extinct in our lifetime.
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Scarce and minty 1/3 size "Blair style" drake decoy by Bob Seabrook(b-1951), Absecon, NJ. Circa less than 50 yars old. Very strong and minty all original paint and condition, with very nice paint patterns. Paint is strong, dry with a super nice surface. Measures approx 9 inches long with nice full hollow carved body with forward swimming head. Tiny tack eyes with a small shot inside hollow body. Condition is excellent plus and a great example of a classic "mini" Blair for any collection. Bob is well known and very respected artist from NJ with great knowledge of that coastal history and decoy styles from the region. More pics avilable.
$275

Superb half size Black-Belly Plover shorebird decoy by Sean Sutton, Paulsboro, NJ. Signed in ink on bottom of the bird. Excellent all original paint and condition with a nice soft patina finish. Measures approx 6 inches long and is solid carved body with glass eyes. Nice detailed carving on this beauty with raised wing and wing tips. Condition is perfect and a beautiful pieces of work. Sean makes a great looking bird in the classic Delaware River style. His work is highly sought after by collectors of both old and contemporary decoys. He makes decoys using the techniques of the classic makers of Delaware River region. If you follow the online auctions you see the very high prices Sean's fine work is bringing. Good buy here, last one at auction was around $1,200.+. Dont miss this one. More pics avail.
$250

Very scarce, (possibly only known?) "Cobb style" Hooded Merganser drake decoy by Mark McNair, Eastern Shore of VA. Circa 1980-90'S. Outstanding all original paint that has been aged and shows a nice even a. Fat hollow carved body measures approx 14 1/2 inches long with inletted head. Has glass eyes with aged leather line tie and lead pad weight. Glass eyes. This is a neat style and looks 150 years old, its very accurate and true in detail to real Cobb that is what makes it superb. Its tuff getting any McNair ducks and this is a beauty and seldom seen style. Carved McNair signature. Extra pics available. Very good buy and scarce offering here and a collector favorite species and style. Very possible 1 of a kind, I will ask Mark when I see him again!
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Early and small Sanderling shorebird decoy by unknown maker, most likely Mid-Atlantic or Mass area. Circa pre-1920. Excellent original paint and condition. Paint is very thick, very clean, dry and strong, with nice feather strokes and brushwork. This bird has a nice surface and a nice clean patina. Wooden bill is all original and splined thru head which has caused a grain split on top of head. Has a few shot scars. Solid carved and measuring approx 7 inches long with split tail carving. Full body style. Very cool old bird here with good form, paint and surface. Good looking old decoy for any collection of folk art or antique shorebirds. Sanderlings are hard to find this old. Metal or wood stand included and more pics available. Good buy here.
$475

Awesome "Ira Hudson" style Black Duck decoy by Mark Daisey, Chincoteague Island, VA. Circa less then 20 years old, and hot branded "MARK". Strong, dry and clean all original paint with some intentional wear to give the look of 100 year old bird. Nice accurate carving and painting style in true Hudson tradition. Solid carved with tack eyes it measures 17 inches long and is rigged and has been gunned over but close to mint condition. Mark is nephew of the late but "world famous" Cigar Daisey. He makes a excellent decoy in many different styles including copying some of the classics. His work is a very smart buy for the good quality that he puts into his work and Decoy Magazine did a excellent article on Mark and his fine work. Outstanding value here. Extra pics avail.
$400

Very nice Widgeon drake decoy by Mark McNair, Eastern Shore of VA. Circa 1980-90'S. Outstanding all original paint that has been aged and shows a nice soft even patina. Sleek hollow carved body measures approx 15 inches long with slightly turned head. Has glass eyes with inletted leather line tie and lead pad weight. This is a neat style and looks 100+ years old, its all Mark's style and that is what makes it superb. Its tuff getting any McNair ducks and this is a beauty and seldom seen style. Carved McNair signature. Extra pics available. Very good buy here and a collector favorite species!
$2500

Very rare, folky and classic football style pair of Goldeneye decoys by Ira Hudson (1876-1949), Chincoteague Island, VA. Circa 1920-1940. Ex-Bobby Jester collection. Has good all original paint with some honest gunning wear to bare wood as would be expected. Lots of great blending and scratch painting. No repairs or touch ups of any kind and bone dry never waxed surface. Hen has check down the length of left shoulder area and is a common issue with Hudson decoys as he used heartwood. With 12 children to feed nothing gets thrown away. Measures approx 14 1/2 inches on each. This is a classic and very desirable Hudson style, with a great head style with nicely carved bills, football style bodies, ice dip carving with classic flowing flutted tail carving, solid cedar body and tack eyes. Retains original pad weights and leather line tie on each. This is a nice true classic Hudson Goldeneye pair with great form, style and all original as when retired. Great pair and in the condition you rarely find a Hudson that was gunned over. More pics available of this Chincoteague classic pair.
$6500 pair

Super nice "AUTOMATIC CANVAS DECOY DUCKS" drake Mallard by the J.W. Reynolds Decoy Factory (1904-1950). Circa 1910-30s. Still retains original factory ink stamp on bottom and probably never used. Excellent all original paint that's strong, dry and clean, nice bright colors on this scarce example. These were first patented in 1910 but was made prior to that time but this one marked "patented". Measures approx 15 1/2 inches long with a perfect canvas body with no tear with original set up hardware and nice strong stencil on bottom. Canvas in very excellent condition with great colors. I found some great history on the J.W. Decoy factory in the 1977 Decoy Collectors Guide in a article written by the late Willis Pennington who actually hunted over a rig of the as a young hunter. A very interesting company who made a nice decoy that was a bit ahead of its time when made. I would think this is quite a nice addition of a approx 100+ year old decoy for the collector of choice condition factory made birds. More pics avail, this handsome factory Mallard is priced to sell and guaranteed to please.
$250

Very nice turned head Bluewing Teal drake decoy by Mark McNair, Eastern Shore of VA. Made in 1977, the year he and Martha married and very few decoys made that year. It has his 1977 carved signature " M*McNair". Outstanding all original paint that has been aged and shows a nice even patina. Fat hollow carved body measures approx 12 1/2 inches long with raised wing tip and slightly turned head. Has glass eyes. The line tie and lead pad weight were removed. This is a neat style & looks 100+ years old, its all Mark's style and that is what makes it superb. Its tuff getting any McNair ducks and this is a beauty and seldom seen style. Carved McNair signature. Extra pics available. Very good buy here and a collector favorite species!
$2400

Nice "Ward style" drake Pintail decoy by Charles Spiron, Goldsboro, NC. Circa less then 50 years old. Branded "Currituck Decoy Co" and a ink signature. Has all original aged paint and condition with a nice soft surface. Solid carved body measures approx 17 inches long with turned head carving. Charles has been carving for nearly four decades and has worked with many of Americas finest Museums including Colonial Williamsburg, Winterthur, and the Smithsonian, and has provided these classic forms to collectors all across the country. Using time honored methods of decoy construction and painting, he has created thousands of carvings now in private and public collections. Many of his carvings were sold with the brand, Currituck Decoy Company, started in Currituck, North Carolina in 1977. He continues to carve original work on a limited basis. Nice earlier example here by Charles. More pics avail.
$350

Early and stylish Dowitcher shorebird decoy by unknown maker, most likely mid-Atlantic coastal area, probably VA. Circa pre-1920. Very good original paint and condition. Paint is clean, dry and strong, with nice feather strokes and brushwork. This bird has a nice surface and a nice clean patina. Some flaking from age, mostly along grain lines. Bill is all original but has been reset and some touch up in area where bill meets head. Solid carved bird measuring approx 9 1/2 inches long. It has 3 holes drilled in bottom one is main mount hole then 2 smaller for wire legs which are long gone. Neat old bird here with good form. Good looking old decoy for any collection of folk art or antique shorebirds. Metal stand included and more pics available. Good buy here.
$650

Super stylish "Delaware River style" Black Duck decoy by Mark McNair, Eastern Shore of VA. Circa 1980-90'S. Outstanding all original paint that has been aged and shows a nice even patina. Sleek hollow carved body measures approx 17 inches long with resting tucked head and classic raised wing tip. Has glass eyes with aged leather line tie and lead pad weight. Has a few areas of paint shrinkage but hard to see when displayed as base undercoat is dark and blends well. This is a neat style and looks 100+ years old, its Mark's take on the classic Deleware River style and that is what makes it superb. Its tuff getting any McNairs ducks and this is a beauty and seldom seen style. Carved McNair signature. Extra pics available. Very good buy here and a collector favorite species!
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Extra nice Cherry wood double cradle style decoy stands. Made of nice quality Cherry also available in Oak. Handmade in Maryland. Measures approx 10 1/2 inches by 6 inches and 4 1/4 high. These have rounded edges and are a bit longer then others I had and are top quality. Perfect for displaying pairs. Quantity is currently limited but more on order. Email your needs.
$20.00 each

Extra nice longer style Cherry or Oak wood cradle style decoy stands. Made of cherry or oak. Handmade in Maryland. Measures approx 10 5/8 inches by 6 inches. These have rounded edges and are longer for Geese, Swan and other larger size birds. Very nice finish and are top quality. Quantity is currently limited but more on order. Email your needs.
$12.50 each or $22 for a pair

Top quality decoy bag by "OLD-DECOYS.COM". The best bag for your all your decoys and free personalization if requested. Top quality double layered with heavy duck outer with thick fleece inner lining with double stiching and metal grommets with quick adjust toggle cord locks. Measures approx 13 X 22 to fit most duck and brant decoys. Most color combos available if you have a favorite see above pic for general color choice. All sizes available including bags for miniatures and fish up to as big as you need. Larger size bags will have cloth handles. These are great bags and a must have if you transport your decoys. Get rid of the plastic grocery bag and protect your investment!
$35 each for regular size, smaller size less and larger size more, call for custom size pricing

"CORE VALUES"
"CORE SOUND DECOYS, ORAL HISTORY, FOLK ART". Excellent documentry on the oral history of decoys and the men who used them in the Core Sound region. It features Doily Fulcher, Homer Fulcher, and Jerry Talton. . A well done look at Core Sound and generations of decoy makers who have honed their craft here. From mere subsistence tool, to market hunting yield booster, and finally to rarified art objects that are much sought after by collectors. It premiered at the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum as part of the 25th anniversary Celebration Weekend. You will enjoy this 32 min dvd documentry, and the sale of each helps support the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum!
$25 ppd to lower 48

Super nice Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Mich., 7 3/8 inch Brown Trout fish spearing decoy. Circa 1930-40s. Original paint & condition with some honest age & fishing wear but overall excellent surface and paint style on this beauty. Beautiful deep color surface on this beauty. Most of wear is more flaking type from age on the metal fins and on the belly and a few other smaller areas. This fish is a pellet tack eye model and has 7 metal fins with some paint loss on fins, more pics avail. See Ron Fritz's excellent book "Michigan's Master Carver OSCAR W. PETERSON ", for like examples. Any Oscar Peterson in condition this clean and strong is desirable & scarce. They are getting almost impossible to find for resale in original paint. This fish is guaranteed 100%, & would make a nice addition to any old fish decoy collection. More pics avail.
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Top of the line shorebird decoy stands by "STUDIO 47". These are high end furniture quality stands. Stained wood color can vary but generally about 3 different depths of color. Handmade in Maryland. Most of are mahogany wood with a couple different edge styles. Measurements vary but most are in the approx 5 inches by 2 3/4 inches to 4 by 2 1/2 inches size range. It is a mix but can group your requirements as needed in size and color. Dowell heights vary 8 to 10 inches approx. Quantity is currently limited but more on order. Email your needs and can mix or match your preference.
$25 each

Super nice and scarce small size Perch fish spearing decoy by Oscar Peterson (1887-1951), Cadillac, Mich. Measures just under 5 inches long. Circa 1930's. This fish has an excellent surface, the paint is all original and exceptionally clean, & very strong with excellent color & brush work & nice original varnished finish with some paint loss on fins & belly weights.. This fish is a flat tack eye model with typical Peterson carved gills and mouth. Its kinda cool as you can see in top pic where Peterson drove his nail too low for the eye placement, so instead of giving it what he tought was a goofy look he painted where the eye should be. Has 7 metal fins with some paint loss on all, more pics avail. See Ron Fritz's excellent book "Michigan's Master Carver OSCAR W. PETERSON ", for like examples. Any Oscar Peterson in condition this clean, strong & honest is desirable & very scarce to find in this small size. This fish is guaranteed 100%, & would make a nice addition to any old fish decoy collection. More pics avail. This is a beauty and one of the better Peterson fish I have had in quite awhile!
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Medium size 4 post style decoy stands. Clear acrylic . Medium size perfect for most duck decoys. Measures approx 4 1/4 inches by 3 1/2 inches. Nice quality for any of your display needs. Email your quanity needed.
$4 each or $40 a dozen
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Very nice wooden cradle style decoy stands. Stained wood color can vary. Handmade in Maryland. Measures approx 5 inches by 4 1/2 inches. Quantity is currently limited but more on order. Email your needs. Only a few left!
$5 each, $50 per dozen
SOLD OUT OF THIS STYLE!

Large size 4 post style decoy stands. Clear acrylic . Larger size for Goose, Brant and large duck decoys. Measures approx 6 1/4 inches by 4 1/2 inches. Nice quality for any of your display needs. Email your quanity needed.
$5 each or $50 a dozen
SOLD OUT OF THIS STYLE!

"SPIRIT OF THE BIRD"
Featuring Delbert "Cigar" Daisey, Grayson Chesser, Mark McNair, Cork McGee, and P.G. Ross. Excellent documentry by award winning film maker James Spione. A well done look at the barrier islands and marshy coastline of Virginia's Eastern Shore and generations of decoy makers who have honed their craft here. From mere subsistence tool, to market hunting yield booster, and finally to rarified art objects that are much sought after by collectors, it follows some history of decoy makers past and present. You will enjoy this 37 min dvd documentry, and the sale of each helps support the "Barrier Islands Center" located in Machipongo, on Virginia's Eastern Shore!
$25 ppd to lower 48 ..... SOLD OUT AGAIN!!

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