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Lot of 2 hardcover books. One of the books is "Decoys A North American Survey" by Gene and Linda Kangas. This 331 page book is very informative and encompasses the major decoy making areas of North American which were located along the four major waterfowl migration routes. Book is intended to assist the reader in developing an awareness, appreciation and overall perspective of characteristics and history. The 2nd book is "New England Decoys" by Shirley and John Delph. This 159 page book features some of the best New England carvers, as well over 250 pictures of hand made ducks of Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
Sold $350.00
Mason Standard Grade Wood Duck, Detroit Michigan. Circa 1920's, glass eyes, solid body, restored paint, age cracks, minor hunting wear. Very nicely restored decoy, measures 13-1/2" long, 4-1/2" wide, and...
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Dodge Factory Hooded Merganser, Detroit Michigan- rare species for this company. Worn original paint with some touch-ups, one replaced eye, age crack in back, bee-bee marks, some wood loss on...
Sold $275.00
Dodge Factory Redhead Hen, Detroit Michigan. Original paint, solid body, glass eyes, circa 1890's, neck repair, hunting wear, crack in bottom. Measures 14" long, 4-1/2" wide, and 5" tall.
Sold $250.00
Perdew Style Widgeon Drake, rare species for long time carver Charlie Moore, Dekalb, Illinois. Traditional comb painting, glass eyes, hollow body, rigging hook, and Perdew Style lead weight on bottom. ...