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D0993: Pascagoula Canada Goose Decoy, C2Q, 20C
Rare special order Vac-Sta Deluxe Model feather-cut Canada goose decoy by either the Hudson Decoy Company or the Cumbest Decoy Company, Pascagoula, Mississippi circa 1925 - 1944. The Hudson Decoy Company was formed by Frank L. Hudson and partners in 1925 when they purchased the assets of the Grubbs Manufacturing Company. Hudson patented the Mono-Sta, Duo-Sta and Vac-Sta designs in 1929. Hudson continued to manufacture decoys until 1940 when a major fire caused the company to cease operations. In 1941, Roy Cumbest purchased the patents, what remained of their equipment and the right to continue making the Hudson-style decoys. Under the Cumbest Decoy Company, the Hudson designs were made until sometime in 1943 when demands of the war effort caused Cumbest to cease decoy operations. The company, along with the patented designs of Frank Hudson, was purchased by Animal Trap Company of North America1n 1944. This decoy is in pleasing well-executed working feather repaint with a thin coat of shellac. SOLD
M393: Vintage Chadwick Wading Bird, Martha's Vineyard
Wading bird by A. Chadwick, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, circa mid-20th century. The carving is fitted with wire legs and is mounted on a 4.5" diameter chip-carved wooden base. It measures about 7.75" from tip of tail to tip of bill and is roughly 8" in height, not including the wooden base. With the base, it measures 10.25" in height. The carving has painted eyes with catch-lights and raised carved wing outlines. It is in original condition with light to moderate rubbing and wear. The carving is signed ". Chadwick, Martha's Vineyard" on the base.
D0986: Menage a Trois: Trio of California Teal Decoys
Trio of solid-bodied teal decoys by an unknown maker, circa 1930s, found in California. Hand carved and painted decoys without eyes, painted or otherwise, measuring approximately 8.5" L x 4.25" W x 4.25" H. The heads are doweled into the bodies. Excellent synergistic (the whole is greater than the sum of the parts) folk art, all in lightly worn original feather paint. Most of the original neck filler on one remains but is missing on the other two. SOLD
D0980: New Jersey Greater Yellowlegs Or Willet Shorebird Decoy, Circas Early 1900s
Greater yellowlgs or willet decoy by an unknown New Jersey carver, circa early 1900s. The decoy is probably in a mixture of original with old working overpaint on the light areas with detailed feathering and carved wing outlines. It is lightly hit by shot on theright side and has a professionally replaced bill. Slightly flat-sided but with well rounded edges, the decoy is a full two inches in thickness and measures 13 inches from tip of bill to tip of tail. Stand included.SOLD
D0978: Classic Louisiana Blue-Winged Teal, Circa 1930s-40s
Appealing blue-winged teal drake with worn painted eyes by an unknown Louisiana carver, circa 1930s-40s. Reminiscent of the work of Nicole Vidacovitch with relief carved wings, a carved nail and a similar tail form, it probably is from the New Orleans area. This decoy is pictured in Plate 513, page 275, “Decoys†by Gene and Linda Kangas. Carved from cypress and showing light to moderate wear with tight age splits in the back and bottom, it is in original paint other than for touchup paint to a neck repair. Slightly oversized at 14.5†in length, the decoy was carved in an animated swimming attitude with the head canted forward and down and turned slightly to the left. The name “BOB†is painted in red on the bottom of the decoy. SOLD
M390: Carved Miniature Songbird, Circa 2nd Half, 20th C
Carved miniature songbird by an unknown maker, circa 2nd half, 20th century. Meauring 3 1/4†in length, the carving is in excellent original paint. It has glass eyes, carved primaries with outlined wings and a fluted tail. SOLD
M389: Rare Rainbow Trout Fish Decoy, Leo McIntosh, Woodville, New york
Rare rainbow trout fish decoy by Leo H. McIntosh (1953 - 2007), Stony Creek Decoys, Woodville, New York, circa 1990s. Recognized as one of North America's best contemporary carvers before his untimely death, Leo apprenticed with Ken Harris for five years before founding Stony Creek Decoys. The decoy has a carved mouth and gills, a tail textured with finely carved rays, inserted tin fins and glass eyes. Measuring 9†in length, the carving is in near-mint condition with a beautifully executed and very detailed paint pattern. “Leo H. McIntosh" is incised under the head of the fish, just forward of the inset belly weight. SOLD
D0928: Unknown English Wood Pigeon Decoy,Circa Mid-20th Century
One of a striking rig of decoys by an unknown carver, circa late 2nd to early 3rd quarter of the 20th century. They were found in and are possibly from Suffolk, UK. The carver made these decoys in a number of different poses and sizes, leading me to the conclusion that they were made without pattern. I had originally thought that these decoys were made by a hunter for his own use, but I‘ve now seen enough examples to suggest that they could be a small volume commercial product. The bills on these decoys were crafted from nylon or a similar synthetic material rather than wood or cast metal. Measuring 15†in length, it is in original paint that has developed a very pleasing patina. Stand included. SOLD
