Ben Schmidt Attributed Coot Decoy

1 with turned head attributed to Danny Scriven & 1 attributed to Ben Schmidt, Centerline, MI, both have glass eyes, solid bodies, old working paint, the Pete Konwinski Collection, 16"L, est. 150 - 300

A Ben Schmidt Mallard Duck Decoy. Ben Schmidt (St. Clair Flats) decoy with old paint. Minor wear. 17 1/2" long. ESTIMATE $200-300

Centerline, MI, both have glass eyes, bluebill drake is center hollowed body, combination of mostly original paint with some enhancements to white on sides & speculums, canvasback hen is solid body, o

Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear, large chip on left side of bill, removeable head, wood knot in back, hard to find early example, 22"L, est. 600 - 900

Ben Schmidt Mallard Drake. Old hunter repaint, hollow, keel removed, 1940's, Centerline, Michigan. 15"L x 7"W x 8.5"H

Ben Schmidt Mallard Drake. Some original paint, hollow body with bottom board, 1940's, Centerline, Michigan 17"L x 6"W x 7"H

BEN SCHMIDT WORKING DUCK DECOY L 14":Iron weight. Repainted. Not signed. Purchased from Ben Schmidt. For a high resolution photo CLICK HERE

Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid body, mint dry original paint, highly detailed feather carving, appears to be in unused condition, an excellent example, 18"L, est. 1,500 - 2,500

Centerline, MI, glass eyes, center hollowed body, mostly original paint with some hunter touchup, bill repair, the Pete Konwinski Collection, 16"L, est. 250 - 450

Centerline MI, Glass eyes, Solid Body, Strong Original Paint, Branded J.H on Bottom, A Few Shot Marks Otherwise Nearly Perfect, 15"L, Est. 600-800

Antique duck decoy, attributed to Joseph Dye, unmarked, painted wood, lead weighted, 14.5". Antique duck decoy, attributed to Ben Dye, unmarked, painted wood, lead weighted, 14". Both show signs of us

BLUEBILL HEN attributed to Ben Schmidt, Detroit, MI. Weathered original paint and very good structural condition. Detailed feather carving to back. Snug-head model with hairline crack to upper bill. R

Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, good original paint with some areas of flaking & wear, a few age cracks, good working examples, 15"L, est. 400 - 700

Centerline, MI, both have glass eyes, drake has solid body, appears to be original paint with some hunter touchup to bill & hen is center hollowed, mostly original paint with touchups on sides, both h

Centerline, MI, glass eyes, solid bodies, mostly original paint with some gunning wear & shot marks, drake has hairline crack in bill, Dr. Paul A. Johnsgard Collection, 17"L, est. 300 - 500

Antique Hand Carved and Hand Painted Circa 1930's Duck Decoy Hollow Redhead Hen by Ben Schmidt, Detroit, Michigan. 8 inches x 15 inches (#41)

Two Louisiana Carved Wood Decoys , incl. a coot, c. 1950, attributed to Francis Uzee, Chalmette, l. 12 in.; and seagull confidence decoy, h. 7 1/4 in., l. 10 1/2 in., presented on a modern stand, tota

Pair of exceptional canvasbacks by Ben Schmidt, (1884-1968), Centerline, MI. The hen is a 16 ½ inch decoy with subtle carved wing and feather detail. In fine original paint with a very small tail

Redhead drake by Ben Schmidt, (1884-1968). of Centerline, MI. An fine early example by Michigan's revered decoy maker. In excellent original condition with minimal wear.

by unknown carver, carved in the style of Ben Schmidt, glass eyes, solid body, strong original paint, detailed carving on back, 25"L x 12.5"T, est. 400 - 700

Ben Schmidt, Michigan, 16"L. Condition: Fair, Age Crack in Body.

carved in the style of Ben Schmidt, excellent condition, glass eyes, hollow body, nice feather stamping, 21"L x 10.5"T, est. 100 - 200

Vintage Canvas over Straw or Excelsior American Coot Decoy, maker unknown. Wisconsin. Tacked to a wooden bottom board. Purchased at auction from Guyette and Schmidt in Maine. Measures 12"x5"x7". Weigh

Michigan, glass eyes, solid bodies, excellent original paint, drake has nice combing detail on back, hen has highly detailed feather stamping, excellent form carved in the style of Ben Schmidt, hen's