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Canada Goose by Oliver Lawson, b. 1938, Crisfield, MD. This "Duck House", Rumbley, MD miniature carving Is signed and dated, 1959. The Duck House label is attached. Very fine paint on this balsa wood carved antique. $800. |  |
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Long Billed Curlew by C.W. Waterfield, Knotts Island, N.C. This Curlew is signed and dated 12/18. He stands approx. 12 inches tall, standing, wire legs, on drift wood. Glass eyes were inserted in face. $600. |  |
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Canvasback drake by Paul Gibson (1902-1985) Havre de Grace, MD. This well dressed king with glass eyes, seems to have a second suit on. Very good condition. $175. |  |
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Dowitcher by Mark Daisey, b.1970, Chincoteague, VA. This 9 inch tall shore bird was made in 2015.This Dowitcher is branded MARK under bird and signed, dated $550. |
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Red Breasted Merganser pair by Delbert "Cigar" Daisey (1928-2017) Chincoteague, VA. This pair is circa. 1980. Both are branded and signed. The drake measures about 18 long, bill-tail. The hen is approx 16 inches long. Slight paint shrinkage on Drake's breast and slight nail pop on hen's head. $2,900. |  |
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Brant, by the late Russell Fish (1952-2023) Chincoteague, VA. This brant is signed, branded, and dated 1986. Nice gunning bird. $350 |  |
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Blue Winged Teal pair by James "Corb" Reed (1897-1982) Chincoteague, VA. This miniature pair measures just under 7 inches long. Corb's outstanding paint adorns these teal and even under bottoms. $1,200. |  |
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Tundra Swan by Bob White, Tullytown, PA March 16, 2004. Signed and dated on the bottom. Just under 6 inches long and 4 inches high. This miniature has crossed primary wings, sculped tail feathers, and beautiful painted highlights. $1,075. |  |
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Gadwall pair by Grayson Chesser, Jenkins Bridge, VA. This pair is signed, dated, and branded. $1800. |  |
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Mallard pair by Ronald Justis, b. 1970. Made in 2018. Signed, dated, and stamped. Drake has very nice comb painting on back and sides. Outstanding gunning pair, only about 10 pairs of mallards made by Ronald. Hollow carved. The pair is painted with oils and highly detailed. $975. |  |
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Greater YellowLegs by Lloyd A. Sterling (1880-1964) Crisfield, MD. This YellowLegs is approx 15 inches long, bill-tail. Believe this bird to have been made in the 1950's. Tack eyes and metal legs on a medallion corner block base. Classic Crisfield School for only $900. |  |
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Coot by J.L. Rowe, Back Bay/ Creeds, VA. circa 1940's. "Jimmie" worked for Newport News Shipyard and made aluminum heads for his Coot decoys (approx. 60 made). Ballast weights were made by Jimmie as well. This decoy was owned by Somers Headley and so stamped on bottom. Mr. Headley sold this Coot to Bill Walsh of VA. Beach, VA. in 1977. The note from Bill Walsh to Somers Headley is included. Sold. |  |
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Curlew by Eddie Wozny, b. 1959, Cambridge, MD. this piece is signed, stamped and dated 2013. This shorebird measures 13 inches bill to tail. It has beautifully carved wings and is mint condition. $975. |  |
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Brant by Miles Hancock (1888-1974) Chincoteague, VA. 1968. Mint miniature with scratch paint and tack eyes. Signed and dated. Fairly hard to find mini. $450 |  |
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Canvasback pair by Lem and Steve Ward, Crisfield, MD 1973. This pair was originally from the Robert McCurdy collection as noted on the bottom. Excellent condition with minor age shrinkage and a sap bleed spot on hens tail. Stipple painted on drake. Both are hollowed and have glass eyes. Signed and dated on bottom. $4300. |  |
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Curlew by Jode Hillman, b. 1972, Mullica Hills, NJ. This hollow carved feeding Curlew is painted with oils. Excellent brush work accentuates the fine tail feather carving. This Curlew measures approx. 24 inches, bill-tail. $600. |  |
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Hooded Merganser pair by Delbert "Cigar" Daisey (1928-2017) Chincoteague, VA. Circa 1970. These gunners were made in the style of S. Douglas Jester who passed in 1961. Sold. |  |
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Bluebill by Captain John Smith (1871-1958) of Berlin/South Point, Md., circa 1940. Smith was a waterman and decoy maker who also was a highly respected gunsmith (Smith owned nearly 60 shotguns when he died). The lifelong bachelor was color blind. This drake shows some wear from a life working on the water and captures the spirit of the species perfectly. Sold. |
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Brant by Grayson Chesser, Jenkins Bridge, VA. Slightly turned head on this exceptional gunner. Signed and dated and "C" carved in bottom. Sold. |
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Laughing Gull by Ronald Justis, (b.1979) Chincoteague, VA. This is a new creation by Ronald. Gull stands on a post top and carving measures 12 inches tall to top of head. Measures 13 inches, bill-tail. Carved legs and applied feet. $450. |  |
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Woodduck by Grayson Chesser. Gunning bird made of wood and cork. C carved in keel. Sold. |
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Great Horned Owl from the North East US. Circa 1970. Approx 16 inches tall with some paint shrinkage/ crazing. This owl has glass eyes and rest on a dowl and Cedar wood base. Right ear has been broken and glued back on. Paint chip missing on top of head. True American Folk Art. $850. |
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Dowitcher by Mark Daisey, b. 1970, Chincoteague, VA. A beautiful snuggle head, resting shorebird with sleepy eyes, glass. This Dowitcher is branded MARK under bird and signed, dated under driftwood base. Sold. |  |
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Green Winged Teal pair by Delbert "Cigar" Daisey (1928-2017), Chincoteague, VA. Circa. early 1970's. This Mint, unused pair is hollowed and carved from Tupelo Gum. These are considered Cigar's Premium Grade. This pair has had only 2 owners and were stored away for over 40 years. Cigar's first brand, 1965-1977, is applied on this pair. Very tough to find a nicer pair. Sold. |
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Carolina Chickadee by Ronald Justis, b. 1970, Chincoteague, VA. 6 inch tall carving and wood branch stand. Signed and dated. $275. |  |
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Hooded Merganser pair by Mark Daisey, b. 1970, Chincoteague, VA. Gunning birds in gunned wear. Solid bodies. $700. |
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Mallard pair by Grayson Chesser, Sanford, VA. This is a used gunning pair. Relaxed low head hen. A few scrapes from use, ready for the hunt. "C" carved on bottoms. Sold. |
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Dove pair by Brooks Co., Houston, Tx. Circa. 1952-1960. Fiber board construction. $85. |  |
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Bluebill/Scaup by Capt Jess Urie (1901-1978) Rock Hall, MD. This example is hand chopped and circa 1950. Fine firm age crack in neck. Beautiful paint. Sold. |  |
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Bluebill/Lesser Scaup hen by Mark Daisey b.1970, Chincoteague, VA. 1988. This hen is an early one and has lots of detailed carving and paint. Carved mandibles and glass eyes. Signed and dated. $425. |  |
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Bufflehead by Bobby Castlebury, Brookston, TX. 1985. Outsanding feather combing, carved, layering details. Hollowed from the bottom. $450. |  |
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Sanderling shorebird by Marty Linton, Saxis, VA and currently Pocomoke City, MD. Carved from white pine. Antiqued patina with a splined bill thru head. ML branded under body. $300. |  |
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Ruddy Duck by Ronnie White, knotts Island, NC a nice high head model with a smooth and dark patina. $150. |  |
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Sanderling, Crisfield, MD. Circa. 1960. This little folk art piece is about 7 inches long, bill to tail and stands almost 5 inches tall. Wire legs and painted feet. No markings or signature. Attributed to Tyler family or Sherm Jones. $275. |
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Black Bellied Plover by R K Smoker, Selinsgrove, PA. This Plover is approx 8 inches long, has glass eyes and slightly raised/relief wings. Signed under Cedar base. $275. |
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Miniature BlueBill/Scaupe from the Stratford, Conn area. Appears to be about 60-70 years old. Measures about 3.75 inches in length. $75. |
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YellowLegs by Ross Smoker. Nice aged patina. Display is very appealing and stands about 10 inches tall. R.K. Smoker branded and signed on bottom. $275. |
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American Bald Eagle by Skinner, N.C. Nice primitive Eagle with a 16 inch wing span. Stands about 4 inches tall. A lot of detailed carving on wings and body. $125. |  |
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North Carolina Peep shorebird. Very unique swirl paint pattern on back. Carved eyes and hardwood bill splined thru head. No markings. $275. |  |
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