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Mallard drake, Oscar Alford, Beardstown, Illinois, 1st

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Old IL River Mallard: Illinois Mallard Drake Unknown maker A 16 ½ inch hollow Illinois River decoy, exhibiting comb and scratch paint detail. In working repaint with wear, eyes replaced, and bill repaired. Provenance:

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Mallard drake, Charles Perdew, Henry, Illinois.: Mallard drake, Charles Perdew, Henry, Illinois. Retains Perdew weight. 16.25" long. Fine combing and feather paint detail.

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Mallard drake, Charles Perdew, Henry, Illinois.: Mallard drake, Charles Perdew, Henry, Illinois. Retains Perdew weight. 15.75" long.

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Pintail drake, Bert Graves, Peoria, Illinois, 1st to: Pintail drake, Bert Graves, Peoria, Illinois, 1st to 2nd quarter 20th century. Retains original Graves weight. Branded "GSO" on underside. Provenance: Purchased by the consignor from Alan Haid. Notes:

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Attributed to Charles Perdew, Famous Illinois Carver, Mallard Drake Duke Decoy, Henry, IL: Attributed to Charles Perdew, Famous Illinois Carver, Mallard Drake Duke Decoy, Henry, ILWith glass eyes.Length: 14 1/2 inches

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Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963) pair miniature mallard duck carvings: For a related mallard drake carving see "Perdew: An Illinois River Tradition" by Ann Tandy Lacy, page 225. Unsigned. Drake approximately 5 3/8 inches tall to tip of raised wing, hen approximately 5 1/

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Important mallard drake, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century.: Important mallard drake, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. Hollow carved premier grade, with relief bill carving and glass eyes. "GK Schmidt" branded twice in the under

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Joseph Zender Mallard Drake Decoy: Joseph Zender Mallard Drake. Very good original paint, hollow, tack eyes, nice example of his work, 1930's, Chicago, Illinois. 16"L x 5.5"W x 7.25"H

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Mallard Drake Duck Decoy: by unknown Illinois River carver, tack eyes, hollow body, old working paint, excellent form in preening position, some gunning wear & roughness to edge of tail, 14"L, est. Market Determined

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Mallard Drake Decoy by Marion PioLotti: A Carved and Painted Mallard Drake Decoy by Marion PioLotti, Spring Valley, IL, ca. 1935-40's, Having inset glass eyes. H: 7 W: 17 3/4 D: 5 5/8 in. Decoy Carver of Illinois-Parmalee and Loomis pg. 243

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Robert Elliston Mallard Drake Decoy: Robert Elliston Mallard Drake. Repainted, hollow, glass eyes, 1890's, Bureau, Illinois. 16.5"L x 5.5"W x 6.25"

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Robert Elliston Mallard Drake Decoy: Robert Elliston Mallard Drake. Total restoration, hollow decoy, 1890's, Bureau, Illinois. 16"L x 6"W x 6.5"H

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Pratt Factory Mallard Drake Decoy: Pratt Factory Mallard Drake. Original paint, head loose and split in back, 1940's, Joliet, Illinois. 18"L x 5"W x 7"H

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Drake Mallard Balsa Wood Decoy, maker unknown, Ex Briscoe Collection, Duck/Goose Decoy, Waterfowl,: Drake Mallard Balsa Wood Decoy, maker unknown, Ex Briscoe Collection, Duck/Goose Decoy, Waterfowl, Hunting, Primitive, Antique, Quincy Illinois

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Drake Mallard "Book - End" Decoy, Ex Briscoe Collection, Duck/Goose Decoy, Waterfowl, Hunting,: Drake Mallard "Book - End" Decoy, Ex Briscoe Collection, Duck/Goose Decoy, Waterfowl, Hunting, Primitive, Antique, Quincy Illinois

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Miniature Mallard Pair, Robert Weeks (1898-1978): Miniature Mallard Pair Robert Weeks (1898-1978) Bureau, IL, c. 1960 8 in. long An Illinois River pair with strong swirled paint. Original paint with light wear. Drake has a small sap spot on breast an

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Mallard drake, Oscar Alford, Beardstown, Illinois, 1st

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Description

Mallard drake, Oscar Alford, Beardstown, Illinois, 1st to 2nd quarter 20th century. Turned head. 13" long.

Provenance:
Governor Jim Thompson collection.

Notes:
Decoy

Condition

Original paint protected by a thick coat of varnish that has darkened and crazed; a few small dents in back; rough areas at tail.

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Mallard drake, Oscar Alford, Beardstown, Illinois, 1st

Name: Mallard drake, Oscar Alford, Beardstown, Illinois, 1st
Brand: Jim Thompson
SKU: 100875069
Price: 3800 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $3,000 - $4,000

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Starting Price $1,500

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