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Brand new still in wrapping, 384 page hard cover. A comprehensive look at the West Coast decoy scene from the Fraser River Delta in British Columbia to the San Diego Bay area. All the major artisans with examples of their craft that presents the lives and works of major Pacific Coast carvers who left a mark on the carving heritage of the region along with the quality of their work. It also includes factory decoys by Pacific Coast companies. Illustrated with pictorial sheets, color plates after paintings by David Hagerbaumer, 1200 photos by Robert Mortensen, maps and charts.
Sold $250.00
Walter "Tube" Dawson Mallard Drake, Putnam, Illinois. Glass eyes, hollow body, Helen Hageman paint, lead weight, hunting wear. Measures 17" long, 5" wide, and 7" tall.
Sold $400.00
Undersized Pintail Drake by unknown carver. Glass eyes, hollow body, original paint, circa 1920's, lead weight on bottom, bee-bee marks and hunting wear. Small bill repair, decoy measures 13-1/2" long,...
Sold $300.00
Bill Beardsley Black Duck, New Jersey. Circa 1930's, glass eyes, original paint, hollow body, wooden keel with lead weight and rigging hook. Decoy has split tail, bee-bee marks, and some...
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Iverson Sprig Whistle in Original Box with original paperwork, Novato, California. Call is in very good condition and works, measures 4" long, box has minor wear.