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D0669: William Jaggard English Wood Pigeon Decoy
Near-mint wood pigeon decoy by William Jaggard of Elveden, Suffolk, United Kingdom, circa late 2nd quarter, 20th century. In unused condition, this stylish pigeon has carved shoulders and wings, a cast metal bill and glass eyes. Painted in the species' fall plumage, the full-bodied carving measures just under 14" in length, 3.75" in width and 3" in depth at the breast. Jaggard continued the carving business of his father-in-law and mentor, James Rolph. Similar in time frame to North American waterfowl and shorebird decoys, wood pigeon decoys have been used in the United Kingdom since the latter half of the 1800s with examples ranging from the deeply carved examples sold by Trulock and Harriss and R. Ward Co. to the more stylized examples of Jaggard, Harry Boddy and Robert Lange. Judging from the number of examples found today, Jaggard, along with the Rolph family, Boddy and Ted Grace, was one of England's most prolific makers. See my other website, www.woodpigeondecoys.com, dedicated to the identification and documentation of these decoys and their carvers for additional information. SOLD
D0494: Ohio Mallard Drake Decoy
A most appealing piece of folk art! Solid-bodied mallard drake decoy by an unknown Ohio maker, circa 1st quarter, 20th century. The duck is in original paint with alligatoring and some light bubbling, particularly on the right side of the head. There is also a tight crack at the top of the neck. Very pleasing, richly-colored finish with a nice patina. The decoy has tack eyes and three heavy lead weights inset into the bottom. Found outside of Columbus, Ohio, but based on the heavy weighting, I believe it was made for rough water, perhaps Lake Erie. It is approximately 16" long. 5.5" wide and 7.5" high. SOLD
D0597/D0598: Pair of Ben Yeargan Mallard Decoys
Stylishly painted mallard drake and hen decoys by Ben Yeargan of North St. Louis, MO, circa 1938. Yeargan (1896-1973), for many years a sports writer for the St. Louis Post Dispatch, is one of the few documented carvers from Missouri. Hunting the Missouri River, he made two rigs of decoys, one in 1932 and one in 1938. This pair is from the latter rig. The glass-eyed decoys are in original condition, including the original keels for river hunting, with some flaking and wear. The initials "B.Y." are painted under the bills. The bodies are made of cork, coated with a filler/sealer of Yeargan's design. Each measures about 16.5" in length, 6" in width and 6.25" in height, exclusive of the keels. SOLD
D0589: Herter's Mallard Drake Decoy
Model #963CM Perfect hollow-carved mallard drake decoy by Herter's, Inc., Waseca, MN, circa 1939. Made of cedar, this decoy was one of the earliest in the line. It was made for Herter's by Artistic Woodcarving of Chicago. Only 20 dozen (these decoys are quite rare) black ducks and mallard pairs were made, as the bottom boards tended to separate from the body and leak. Heavily carved, with excellent patinated original paint and and measuring nearly 14" in length, this is one of the finest examples known to exist. There is a copper hunter's tag on the bottom (Walter L. Peters, Marysville, RFD-1, PA) The decoy is pictured on pg. 430 of Minnesota Duck Decoys by Doug Lodermeier.
SOLD
D0639: Herter's Black Duck Decoy
Model #963CM Perfect hollow-carved black duck decoy by Herter's, Waseca, MN, circa 1939. Made of cedar, this decoy was one of the earliest in the line. It was made for Herter's by Artistic Woodcarving of Chicago. Only 20 dozen (these decoys are quite rare) black ducks and mallard pairs were made, as the bottom boards tended to separate from the body and leak. The decoy, measuring nearly 14" in length, is heavily carved and in original paint showing moderate wear. A black sealant was applied in-use at the seam between the body and bottom board and on the bottom of the decoy to prevent leakage. SOLD
D0640: Golden Plover Decoy
Solid-bodied, split-tailed golden plover decoy with wax eyes by an unknown carver from Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, circa 4th quarter, 19th century. In original paint, it still retains its original baleen bill. Structurally excellent, the bird has the letter "H" carved in its bottom and has been lightly hit by shot. It measures 10" in length. Stand not included. SOLD
B033: American Decoys Book
Author: Quintina Colio
Publisher: Science Press
Copyright: 1972 (Limited Edition)
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover (10.5" x 9.25")
ISBN:
Excellent overview of many of the finest examples of North American decoys made between 1865 and 1920, including many from Bill Mackey's collection. Illustrated with both color and black and white photos, the layout is exceptional. Number 315 of a Limited Edition of 550, signed by the author. The cover is lightly faded with some scuffing at the top and bottom of the spine. The pages are in excellent unmarked condition. An extremely rare and long out of print volume!
Price: $135.00
B001B: Gunner's Paradise Decoy Book
Authors: E. Jane Townsend
Publisher: The Museums at Stony Brook
Copyright: 1979 (1st edition)
Pages: 152
Format: Softcover (10" x 7")
Library of Congress: 79-90551
A history of Long Island wildfowling tradition, based on the collection of The Museums at Stony Brook, including information and numerous black and white photos of decoys from the region not available elsewhere. Unmarked with very slight wear and soiling to the soft cover, including a very small tear at the top of the spine. Price includes US shipping.
Price: $25.00
