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

Very scarce full size Swan decoy by Charlie Joiner (1921-2015), Chestertown, MD. Signed and dated 3/27/91. Excellent all original paint, with very stylish, dry and clean finish. Lot's of nice brush work on this one. A favorite species for collectors. Full size with glass eyes, measures approx 31 1/2 inches long and about 18 inches tall totop of head is about 18 inches. Strong mint condition and wont need to ever upgrade. Charlie was a true Chesapeake Bay classic maker. He refined his painting skills painting with the Ward brothers and reset the standard for those who followed. Serious Joiner piece here for the collector and very hard to find. Shipping not recommended.
$8,500

Superb "copy of world record" style running Curlew shorebird decoy by Mark McNair, Eastern Shore of VA. Circa 1980s-90s style signature. 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 running bird with straight outstreached head with raised wing and wingtip carving. Solid carved body with carved eyes (possibly leather he did on a small group), and measures approx 22 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 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.
$1850

Superb full size standing pair of Canvasback decoy by William Gibian, Onancock, Eastern Shore of VA. Signed dated 10/08. Excellent all original paint and condition with a nice soft patina finish. Measures approx 16 1/2 inches long, 13 3/4 tall and both are hollow carved bodies with glass eyes. Nice detailed carving on these beautiful carvings with raised detailed split wing tips with very well done form and detail. Metal life like legs mounted on nice pedestal hand carved base. These are a neat style and shows the strong use of form and movement that Gibian incorporates in his fine work. Its tuff getting any Gibian carvings as his decoys are highly sought by collectors of both old and contemporary decoys. Signed and dated biz card attached to bottom of base. Very nice pieces here and sure to please.
$4500 pr

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

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

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

Rare species drake Shovler decoy by J. Corb Reed (1897-1982), Chincoteague Island, VA. Stamped "CORB REED" on bottom. Excellent all original paint and condition.Great detail and the colors and blending on the feathers. Corb knew his ducks and plummage well. Corb was a outstanding painter and he could paint vermiculation like no other carver, they say he had a small piece of something he wore on his finger that he used to achive his realistic vermiculation, he would never tell anyone what it was and they say he swallowed it before he died taking his painting secret to the grave. His paint is unmatched by very few. Nice head and tail carving. Bird is solid carved body with slightly turned head and glass eyes. Nice size that measures approx 15 inches long. Corb Reed started carving around 1912, he was well known for his decoys and flatwork art of marsh an wildfowl. He painted many wall murals in the government buildings in Washington D.C. This is a excellent example of a Corb Reed Shovler and Ive only seen 1 other drake. The decoys by Corb Reed are the most underated and undervalued decoys to come off of Chincoteague Island. More pics of this beauty available.
$950

Fantastic large Willet 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 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 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

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 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

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

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.
$950 pr

Superb running fatty Verity style Peep 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 raised wing and wingtip carving. Solid carved body with carved eyes, and measures approx 6 1/4 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 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 stand.
$825

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.
$2750

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

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

Superb Green Wing Teal by the late Dan Brown (1930-2010) Salisbury, MD. Signed and dated 1971. Excellent all original paint in excellent condition that has a excellent surface paint with nice detailed feathering and detailed carving. Stylish hollow carved body that measures approx 11 inches long. Glass eyes. Dan was one of the better carvers on the Eastern Shore winning hundreds of show ribbons starting in the 60's-70'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 find here, this is by far the finest Teal I have seen by him, outstanding piece of work here!
$650

Superb Sandwich Tern shorebird decoy by Mark McNair, Eastern Shore of VA. Signed and dated base 2020. 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 split tail wing tip carving. Solid carved body with no eyes, and measures approx 11 3/4 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 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 the original "McNair style" wooden stand.
$1500

Excellent and scarce "reaching" A.E. Crowell (1862-1952), miniature drake Red-Breasted Merganser carving. East Harwich, Mass. Circa 1910-40. Excellent all original paint and condition. Excellent plus all original condition with a few "flea bite" size flakes. Paint blending and colors on this bird are superb! Nice clean surface patina. Bottom is stamped "A.E. Crowell Maker, East Harwichport, Mass." Approx 6 inches long and 3 1/2 high. More pics avail. Very nice mini and good to find a merganser species. These have soared in value over the last couple of years and are a solid investment and a joy to own and create a collection with over time. More pics available.
$1650

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

Superb Killdeer 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 tip carving. Solid carved body with metal tack eyes, and measures approx 11 /4 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 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.
$1500

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

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

Superb"Bowman/Bunn" style Golden Plover shorebird decoy by Mark McNair, Eastern Shore of VA. Circa made between 1980 and 2000 vintage by signature style. 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, including some shot scars. McNair classic style bird with straight head with proper raised split wing and wingtip carving. Solid carved body with glass eyes, and measures approx 10 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 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. This is a very scarce style to find. Priced to sell. Looks 150 years old in a good way. More pics avail. Includes a metal or wooden stand.
$1650

Earlier and exceptional " WIDE BILL" Mallard drake decoy by Charlie Joiner (1921-2015), Chestertown, MD. Signed and dated 1969. Excellent all original paint, with very stylish, dry and clean finish. Lot's of nice brush work on this one. A favorite species for collectors. Full size with glass eyes, measures approx 16 inches long. Has a alert head and the "classic" wider bill carving. Near mint condition and wont need to ever upgrade. Charlie was a true Chesapeake Bay classic maker. He refined his painting skills painting with the Ward brothers and reset the standard for those who followed. Serious 57 year old Joiner piece here for the collector
$675

Very early and rare fat Plover shorebird decoy attrib to Luther Lee Nottingham (1852-1942), Capeville, VA. Circa pre-1920. Excellent original surface and condition. Paint is very clean, dry and worn to wood over most of bird but what is left looks original. Was told this bird was made from butternut and is weighty. This bird has a excellent surface and a nice strong clean patina. Bill is all original. Solid carved and measuring approx 11 1/2 inches long and approx 3 1/2 inches thick with typical raised wing tip carving. Very excellent old bird here with good form, paint and surface. Good looking old decoy for any collection of folk art or antique Southern shorebirds. Metal or wood stand included and more pics available. Good buy here and rare offering.
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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

Awesome "Ira Hudson" style drake Canvasback 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 15 1/2 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

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 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 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 Brant decoy by Bill Cranmer (1917-2007), Beach Haven, NJ. Circa 1969. Signed and dated on bottom in ink. Superb all original paint, very strong and clean, with a nice painting style. Condition is excellent, strong and dry. Has some dried paint shrinkage in tail area but doesnt distract when displayed. Solid body measures approx 16 inches long with slightly turned head, I personally have never seen another in this style. Glass eyes and very nice carving style on head and bill.Bill was a true NJ maker. He started making in 1932 to make himself a rig to hunt with as he couldnt afford to buy.He learned many of his great painting skills from the Ward Bros. More pics avail.
$450

Early and stylish Black Bellied Plover shorebird decoy by Capt. J. Lewis "Lou" Barkalow, Forked River, NJ. Circa pre-1920. Stamped "LB" in 4 places on sides. 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 9 1/2 inches long. Very excellent old bird here with good form, paint and surface. Lou would take shorebirds he made to gun with, put wire legs in them and mount on wooden base and sell to tourist who booked fishing trips with him. A small collection of these surfaced years ago but this is only Black Belly Plover I've seen in this style. Good looking old decoy for any collection of folk art or antique shorebirds. original base pictured included and more pics available. Good buy here.
$2450

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

Fantastic Willet 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 metal tack eyes, and measures approx 12 inches long with slightly alert head. Has splined bill. 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 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 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 super nice miniature drake Mallard by the late Joe Fallon (1899-1974), Harve de Grace or Cecil County, MD. Excellent and thick all original paint and condition. Nice feather painting style. Very strong, dry and clean surface on this one with nice patina. Measures approx just under 5 inches long on walnut base. A well known collector of early miniatures in MD said Joe made these and would give to bartender to sell and pay down his "tab". A excellent puddle duck species mini decoy by one of the known Upper Chesapeake Bay makers, a area where usually only mini Canvasbacks are found. A very scarce and early mini for any collection. More pics avail.
$450

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

Superb hen Red-Breasted Merganser by Mike Toole, St Clairsville, Ohio. Signed and dated 1990 by Mike and has list attached to keel of competitions this bird was in and won in 1990 from Ohio to California to VA Beach and back to Ohio. Fantastic all original paint and condition. Paint is mint, dry, very clean and nicely detailed. Signed on weighted keel with 1990 date as shown in pic above. Life size it measures approx 16 inches long with a slightly turned head with glass eyes and slightly raised wing tips. Couldnt find much detail about Mike and his carvings, mostly just contest entered/won in late 80s - early 90s. This one is a beauty and guaranteed to please. More pics avail.
$750

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 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

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

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 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.
$1500

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

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 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

Outstanding and super detailed Woodcock carving by James White, possibly Crisfield, MD or VA Beach, VA area. Signed and not dated but when I spoke towell known carver who has been around a long time He somewhat remembered him and thought Crisfield area decorative carver. Excellent all original and very detailed paint and with very well done detailed carving and feather burning. Nice size measures appox 9 inches long with nice dropped head detail and feather burn. I couldnt find much info on Mr White but do see he has been a competition carver in the 1980's time frame 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 Woodcock. Hard not to want to add this handsome species to your collection, great form, style and paint and and incredible carving detail..
$850

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

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

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

Super nice Black Duck by Michael Pierce, Wausau, Wisconsin. Signed and branded, and dated May 2019. Strong, dry and clean all original paint that shows Michael's superb talent with a paint brush. Minty condition and never rigged to hunt. Nice full size bird at approx 15 1/2 inches long with hollow carved body. Glass eyes with some bill carving detail. Nice style with a flat bottom and slightly squatted head. Michael is a retired EMT and firefighter and a award winning carver. He makes a excellent decoy and but rarely makes any for sale anymore, mostly for himself, friends and special events. He grew up gunning the Mississippi River and was famous for his duck calling ability. 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 very handsome Black Duck. More pics available.
SOLD!

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.
SOLD!

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!
SOLD!

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
SOLD OUT AND HAVING TROUBLE GETTING MORE, ONLY GOOSE STANDS LEFT!

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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