Nautical and Decoys


Shorebird Carving Shorebird Carving
c. 1940
Camargue Region, France
Driftwood with iron beak and eyes
Dramatic, strong carving
12” long x 19” high (on stand)
# 9199
Three Ravaged Shorebirds Three Ravaged Shorebirds
Late 19th c.
Found in a Masachusetts barn
The two beakless birds are attributed to Joe Lincoln and the third to a Hingham, Massachusetts carver.
Each is attached to part of the original field stake.
Birds vary from 9” to 10” in length. As mounted, the assemblage is 13” wide x 6” deep x 23” high.
# 9186
Large Dead Eye Large Dead Eye
Late 19th century
Would have secured lines on a sailing ship.
Anthropomorphic to the max!
27” high (on stand) x 9-1/2” wide
SOLD
Shorebird Decoy Shorebird Decoy
c. 1910
Found in Nyack, New York
Original worn paint and iron bill
10 long (12” high on stand)
SOLD
Shore Bird Decoy Shore Bird Decoy
c. 1920
Working overpaint
10” long
SOLD
Extraordinary Pair of Herons Extraordinary Pair of Herons
c. 1900
Carved and painted wood with metal feathers.
Found in a Rowayton, Connecticut boathouse
41" high and 26" high(on stand)
# 8910
Sailboat Plaque Sailboat Plaque
c. 1930
9-3/4” wide x 10-3/8” high
SOLD
Three Iron Decoy Weights on Museum Mount Three Iron Decoy Weights on Museum Mount
Early 20th century
Should adorn the desk of a bird hunter.
9” long x 2-3/4” deep x 4-1/2” high
# 9109
Canvas Goose Decoy Canvas Goose Decoy
c. 1930
Essence of goose
26” long x 16-1/2” high
# 9022
Small Dead Eye Small Dead Eye
Late 19th century
Would have secured lines on a sailing ship.
Anthropomorphic to the max!
18” high (on stand) x 7” wide
SOLD
Heron Decoy Heron Decoy
c. 1900
Stunning form and beautiful surface.
19” long x 5” deep (stand) x 35” high
# 9102
Flight of Nine Crow Decoys Flight of Nine Crow Decoys
c. 1920
New York State
18" long x 20" tall
# 8931
Dead Eye Dead Eye
Mid 19th c.
The damage and distortion to this piece makes it an arresting sculpture.
Would have secured lines on a sailing ship.
14-1/2” high on stand
SOLD
Roothead Decoy Roothead Decoy
Early 20th c
Folky decoy with fabulous original surface
# 9083
Primitive Roothead Decoy Primitive Roothead Decoy
c. 1920
Unusually wide and flat body with small head. Great surface.
14-1/2” long x 6” high
# 9043
Canada Goose Decoy Canada Goose Decoy
Early 20th c.
Hand carved goose decoy with removable head
24” long x 15” high
SOLD
Drake Eider Decoy Drake Eider Decoy
c. 1920
Maine
This fellow may have once sported a mussel in his mouth.
19” long x 9-1/2” wide x 9-1/2” high
SOLD
Rare Hollow Longheaded Bluebill Drake Rare Hollow Longheaded Bluebill Drake
c. 1890
Glass eyes; original paint
Carved by William Runble, Bloomfield, Ontario
14” long x 6” wide x 4-1/2” high
# 9017
Golden Plover Cork Decoy Golden Plover Cork Decoy
c. 1920
Beautiful form
11” long
# 9015
Rig of Four Brants (one shown) Rig of Four Brants (one shown)
c. 1925
Humboldt Bay, California
Strong, graphic grouping
16" long x 10-1/2" high x 6" deep
# 8747

Duck Decoy Duck Decoy
c. 1900
Carver unknown
Unusual flat form with round head.
16-1/2" long
# 8662

Merganser Decoy Merganser Decoy
Early 20th c
Nantucket
17-1/2" long x 5-3/4" deep x 5-3/4" high
SOLD
Sink Box Decoy Sink Box Decoy
Early 20th c.
North Chesapeake Beach, Arundel County, Maryland.
15" long x 7-3/4" high x 7" wide
SOLD
Dead Eye Dead Eye
Mid 19th c.
Would have secured lines on a sailing ship.
6" wide x 10-1/2" high (on stand)
# 8701

Primitive Coot Decoy Primitive Coot Decoy
c. 1900
Massachusetts, possibly Martha's Vineyard
Repair to side
Wonderful, folky quality
11" wide x 6-1/2" high x 6" deep
# 8073
Shore Bird Decoy Shore Bird Decoy
c.1920
Straw filled canvas with original surface
10-1/2" long
# 8913

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