Lot 196: Group of Five Duck Decoys

Group of Six Duck Decoys
to include Preener or Sleeping broad bill hen New York or Midwest, Goldeneye Drake with lime tie, appears to be original paint Maine or Maritimes Canada, Long Island Cork decoy possibly Gene Welles, redhead cracked through head, original weights, structurally sound body, carved eye, New Jersey Merganser hen style of Harry Shourds inlet weight, and two shore birds, New Jersey or New England liley bills replaced
larges 16 inches , black duck in the style of ben Holmes
Provenance: Property from a Essex, Connecticut estate

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Estimate: $500- $1000

Auction Date: October 25, 2025

Realized Price: $427