Eider Drake Decoy attributed to John Randall Poole (1886 – 1945) Bristol (Village of New Harbor), Maine, circa 1920s – 1930s. Research indicates that Poole is listed as a Fisherman in the 1920 U.S. Census, as a Carpenter in the 1910, 1930, & 1940 Census. He was married to Carrie B. Poole and, as a young man, lived with his wife at his father’s farm in New Harbor. He died while living in Damariscotta at his death. As a fisherman and a carpenter, it is reasonable to assume that he is the maker of the Eider, Branded J. R. Poole. The Decoy itself is Well Designed with a bold chest, rounded tail, and a very wide body. The Head is not inset, as is typical of many decoys in this area. It has a chip missing from under the bill where the head extends from the body. The Decoys also display a Strong Working Repaint which is again typical of an early working eider decoy. A Horse Shoe is attached to the bottom to provide weight. It measures 16” in length, 10 in width, and 9” in height. No Stand Included. Branded: “J. R. Poole”. A Very Appealing Eider Drake Decoy from Maine.

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Price $2350 plus shipping

Fine Pair of Hollow Carved, Slightly Turned Head, Common Eider Decoys by Mike Smyser Decoys, Mt. Wolf, Pennsylvania, circa 1990. Exceptionally Well Carved Form provides a Visual View of the Eiders Body Form and Feather Pattern, Bill Shape and Tail Length. The Original Paint exhibits the Classic Field Marks of the Bold Drake; whereas, the Paint Pattern on the Hen exhibits the Enhanced Detail of Darker Feathers. The Decoys measure 18 ½” in length, 7 ½” in width, and 7” in height. Both are Branded “Mike Smyser Decoys”; Signed and Dated “Mike Smyser / 1990”. A Wonderful Pair of Eider Decoys for the Water or the Shelf.

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Price $675 plus shipping

Neat Little Hollow Carved Goldeneye Drake Decoy by Harry V. Shourds (1930 – 2017), Seaville, New Jersey, circa 1981. Shourds was the Grandson of Harry Vinuckson Shourds (1861 – 1920), the very famous decoy carver from Tuckerton, New Jersey. This Hollow Carved decoy with an Inset Weight was made in the Classic New Jersey Form of his grandfather. The Decoy displays Strong Original Paint, Glass Eyes, and Detailed Bill Carving. It has minimal wear. In addition, it is Signed on the Bottom: “H.V. Shourds / 1981”. Measurements: 13” in length, 5” in width, and 6” in height. A Finely Fashioned Decoy by H.V. Shourds.

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Very Appealing Tackeye Mason Factory Black Duck Decoy by the Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1920s. The Black Duck offered here displays the Upswept Bill Carving and the Extended Tail indicative of their late model decoys. The Decoy displays Strong Original Paint, including sponging on the body and detailed paint work on the head, and it displays Good Structural Condition, though there is a minor split to the bottom. It has Minor Wear from use as a hunting decoy, including a Few Shot Marks. It has Original Tack Eyes that still show Black Lines from the Paint. The Neck Filler has been replaced. Interestingly, there is a paint rub just below one speculum which was apparently made when the painter was finishing up the white lines on the speculum. Measurements: 16 ½” in length, 5”+ in width, and 6 ¾” in height. Nice Example of a Mason Tackeye Model Decoy. (DX869)  Click on Photo for larger images. Contact us for additional information. 

Price $450 plus shipping