Rare mallard hen, Julius Busto, Depue, Illinois, circa

Rare mallard hen, Julius Busto, Depue, Illinois, circa 1915. Hollow body with "Busto" boldly branded in one of the lower sides. Carving style is similar to Charles Perdew, yet it has more of a refined

VERY RARE AND EARLY MALLARD HEN, Ohio, circa 1880-90. Old, dry original paint showing in-use wear. Structurally good with repair at mid-neck and partial loss to underside of bill. Tack eyes remain. De

RARE MALLARD HEN by the Mason Decoy Co., Detroit, MI, circa 1910-15. Very good original paint and structural condition, possibly unused. Standard grade, tack eyes intact. Underside with original swirl

Preening mallard hen, Cline McAlpin, Henry, Illinois. 6.25" long. Raised caved wingtips. Provenance: Formerly in collection of Otto Meyer. Notes: Decoy

Hollow Challenge-Grade Mallard Pair Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 16 1/4 in. long A rare pair of hollow Challenge-Grade mallards, the hen has been twice struck with a "D" brand.

RARE MERGANSER HEN by Miles Hancock, Chincoteague, VA, circa 1930’s. Very good original paint with light rubs to crest and tail. Fine scratch feather work. Solid construction. Hairline crack on unde

Better known for their wall telephones, the Julius Andrae & Sons Co. of Milwaukee Wisc. manufactured this rare desk set circa 1895. Phone features a round oak base, nickel plated straight shaft, and a

VERY FINE MALLARD HEN by the L.T. Ward Bros., Crisfield, MD, circa 1945-48. Very good original paint and structural condition. Minor neck crack repair to right side of head. Tight check on left center

Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, rare hollow body, combination of original & working paint, tail chip repair, some touchup on head, some gunning wear & light flaking, overall a good working e

Rare 1990 George Kieffer Hand Carved & Painted Mallard Duck Hen Wood Decoy. This realistic duck decoy is hand painted. Every single feather & attention to detail showcases this artists true talent. Si

Rare Stephen Deady bird tree with turtle. Birds with inlaid eyes. Carved walnut wood. Illinois. Circa 1900. There are a small group of bird tree carvings by this rare Illinois folk carver. All example

circa 1930's. Original condition. Marked TPL on bottom.

Circa 1810. Having a nicely figured case with two over three drawer configuration atop a nice tall French foot. The chest has excellent rare period pressed brass hen and chick form pulls. Very charmin

RARE A. ELMER CROWELL MINIATURE WOOD DUCK HENEast Harwich, Massachusetts, 1862-1952Circa 1935. Mounted on a round base. Rectangular stamp.Height 3”.

Julius Bien. Untitled. White-headed eagle with allegories of the American Civil War. Circa 1861. A very rare and desirable chromolithograph about which very little is known. The mystery begins with th

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/

Reference: n/a Brewery: Mound City Brewing Co. New Athens, Illinois Manufacturer/Plant:

Amherstburg, Ontario. Pine. Fine pair of working Mallard decoys carved by Dan Wigle in 1977. The drake with a slightly turned head and the hen is in a rare swimming posture. The pair are rendered in v

A rare vintage gouache painting on paper depicting a lovely serene landscape by Illinois artist Ruben Kupur. Signed bottom right. Created early 20th century, circa the Art Deco era. Ruben Kupur (1887-

Rare Circa 1890's Oil Lamp with Fantastic Slag Glass Globe. Has winged Woman on Lamp Base - Now electrified. Height 33" Dia. 10". Found in very old antique dealers house in Mple Mn. 2 hairlines in 9th

Manufactured by the Mills Novelty Co. of Chicago Illinois circa 1907. This is the only known example of the Illustrated Song Machine cylinder model to exist. It features a combination 12 card stereo v

DST. An outstanding and excellent condition piece of significantly rare Circa 1930's Tin Service Station Signage from Oilzum Motor Oils. This particular piece is advertising Oilzum's Winter Motor Oils

Rare circa 1980's Cartier 18KT yellow gold & diamond bangle logo bracelet. Bracelet has three rows of round diamonds with (3) Cartier logos. Measures 2.5" wide, inside approximately 2 1/8", weighs 43.

This is a very fine and rare circa 1870s gilt silver and hand painting in enamel table box in museum quality and excellent condition by Hermann Ratzersdorfer a well know listed artist 1845-1894. Stamp