Sold2018BLUE BILL DRAKE by Robert Elliston, Bureau, IL,BLUE BILL DRAKE by Robert Elliston, Bureau, IL, (1847-1911). Early carving in very old working paint and good structural condition. Crack at mid-neck. Some original comb paint still visible. Retains ISee Sold Price
Sold2022Robert Elliston Bluebill Drake Duck DecoyBureau, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, worn paint with flaking, original weight, structurally in good condition, 14"L, est. 400 - 700See Sold Price
Sold2023Robert Elliston Mallard Drake DecoyRobert Elliston Mallard Drake. Repainted, hollow, glass eyes, 1890's, Bureau, Illinois. 16.5"L x 5.5"W x 6.25"See Sold Price
Sold2023Robert Elliston Mallard Drake DecoyRobert Elliston Mallard Drake. Total restoration, hollow decoy, 1890's, Bureau, Illinois. 16"L x 6"W x 6.5"HSee Sold Price
Sold2023Robert Elliston Mallard Hen DecoyRobert Elliston Mallard Hen. Repainted by Edna Perdew, hollow, original Elliston weight, 1890's, Bureau, Illinois. 16.5"L x 5.5"H x 7.5"HSee Sold Price
Sold2023Trego-Rig Blue-Winged Teal Decoy by Robert Elliston (1847-1925)Trego-Rig Blue-Winged Teal Robert Elliston (1847-1925) Bureau, IL, c. 1890 12 1/4 in. long An exceedingly rare and early teal decoy. Widely regarded as the "Dean" of the Illinois River carving traditiSee Sold Price
Sold20232 Robert Elliston Duck DecoysBureau, IL, both have glass eyes, hollow bodies, hunter repaint, shot marks & gunning wear, original Elliston lead weights, bluebill has broken bill & tail damage, redhead has tail damage, Steve WelleSee Sold Price
Sold2022Miniature 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 anSee Sold Price
Sold2018BLUEBILL DRAKE, possibly Illinois River. Very oldBLUEBILL DRAKE, possibly Illinois River. Very old working paint, worn to wood in areas. Fair structural condition. Hollow construction. Great classic form.See Sold Price
Sold2023ROBERT ELLISTON OF IL. BLUE BILL DECOYAntique carved and painted hollow wood decoy of a Blue Bill with original feathery combed paint and glass eyes. Signed on lead weight ELLISTON. Also has carved owner name JPK Schmitt. 13.5 x 6 in highSee Sold Price
Sold2022Robert Elliston Blue-Winged Teal Duck DecoyBureau, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, worn paint with some original on back, hunter touchup to head, tail chip & bill repair, Elliston teal are hard to find in any condition, branded D.W.V. on bottom DSee Sold Price
Sold2019Jake Spiller Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy, PeoriaIllinois, Glass Eyes, Hollow Body, Original Paint, Crack in Bill, 11.5"L, Est. 150-200See Sold Price
Sold20223 Duck Decoys1 blue-winged teal drake by unknown Illinois River carver Elliston style, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint, 12.5"L, 1 coot attr to Kirkowski, Wisconsin, glass eyes, solid body, appears to be orSee Sold Price
Sold2016PAIR OF ROBERT MCGAW (HAVRE DE GRACE, MD, 1879-1958),PAIR OF ROBERT MCGAW (HAVRE DE GRACE, MD, 1879-1958), ATTRIBUTED, BLUEBILL DECOYS, hen and drake, painted eyes, each retaining original weights, hen branded "Lutz" to underside of base, drake retaininSee Sold Price
Sold2021Widgeon drake, George Kessler, Pekin, Illinois.Widgeon drake, George Kessler, Pekin, Illinois. Stamped "ECB" on underside. Roberts collection stamp on underside. Two piece hollow body. 13" long. Provenance Kirby Roberts collection.See Sold Price
Sold2024Robert 'Bob' McGaw miniature bluebill duck decoy carvingsHavre de Grace, Maryland, mid 20th century. Drake: overall length 6 inches, tight crack in neck, missing felt from base. Hen: overall length 6 inches, marked on felt.See Sold Price
Sold2021Bluewing teal drake, Harold Haertel, Dundee, Illinois.Bluewing teal drake, Harold Haertel, Dundee, Illinois. Signed and dated 1962. Just under 12" long. Good feather paint detail. Provenance Kirby Roberts collection.See Sold Price
Sold2021Exceptional unused 1936 model bluebill drake, WardExceptional unused 1936 model bluebill drake, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland. Very bold original paint with heavy stippling on back and sides. Head is turned 45 degrees to one side. 14.5" long. VLSee Sold Price
Sold2022A near perfect example of a bluebill drake, George Stevens, Weedsport, New York, 3rd-4th quarterA near perfect example of a bluebill drake, George Stevens, Weedsport, New York, 3rd-4th quarter 19th century. "GW Stevens Standard Decoys" stenciled on underside. Head swivels as it should. ExcellentSee Sold Price
Sold2021Mason Bluebill Drake Duck DecoyDetroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, rare low head special order, solid body, appears to be original paint which has possibly been taken down with some touchups, chip in bill, crazed surface, somSee Sold Price
Sold2021Tucked Head Bluebill Drake Decoy, Nathaniel "Nate"Nathaniel "Nate" Quillen (1839-1908) Rockwood, MI, c. 1890 A tucked-head model with an "LST" brand on the thin bottom board. Quillen was a well-respected punter, or guide, at the prestigious Pointe MoSee Sold Price
Sold2020BLUEBILL DRAKE, E. BIRDSALLVERY FINE BLUEBILL DRAKE by Eugene Birdsall, Barnegat, NJ, circa 1890. Very good original paint with very little wear. Very good structural condition. Hollow construction. Retains original pad weightSee Sold Price
Sold2021BLUEBILL DRAKE, SWAN CREEK RIG, B. WHITEFINE BLUEBILL DRAKE by Bob White, Tullytown, PA. Excellent original paint and condition. Hollow construction. Deep wing separation, carved wing tips and fluted tail carving. Back with fine comb paintiSee Sold Price
Sold2021Rare bluebill drake, George Sibley, Michigan, circaRare bluebill drake, George Sibley, Michigan, circa 1900. Classic inset hardwood bill. Two piece hollow body and glass eyes. 12" long.See Sold Price
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