Vintage wildfowler decoys books

The complete wildfowler by grits gresha duck hunting books, goose books. It is in overall excellent condition as can be seen in the photos. Any condition, factory location, etcthis also includes harris decoys, birdsall decoys, sinkbox decoys, rick brown decoys. The item very rare wildfowler decoys old saybrook conn rigmate hollow widgeon pair stamp is in sale since sunday, may 27, 2018. Other books have been written on the subject of factory decoys, particularly mason decoys. Some have history and stories, others their story may never be known. If you dont see what youre looking for, contact us, we have several items in. Most of our decoys are vintage wooden duck decoys, although we do have some contemporary decoys as well. Vintage wildfowler canvasback duck decoy sportsmans club. They are usually painted, often elaborately and very accurately, to resemble.

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Six books on antique duck decoys all books in great condition. Decoy products decoy dux antique vintage and contemporary. The book was written by richard cowan and richard lafountain. Collecting mason decoys this article is excerpted from mason decoys, a complete pictorial guideexpanded edition by russ j. Antique madison mitchell old duck decoy carver book 2nd printing. Nice old pair of 1920s hays mason glasseye mallard wood duck decoys. Vintage ward brothers canada goose bookends, outstanding calling geese steve ward 18951976 and lemuel ward 18961984, crisfield, maryland the brothers began to receive recognition for their carvings in the 1940s.

Bargain decoys old antique vintage duck decoys decoy. Give me a call and let me know what you are looking for. As detailed in wildfowler decoys by richard cowan and dick lafountain, the fineline bill separation and raised neckseats indicate these decoys were made somewhere between 1939 and 1941. Theres a small chip under one side of the bill and there may have been a. Set of 2 books more stories of old duck hunters, and, misery loves. Signed wildfowler r for sale collecting wood duck decoys. This is a solid wood decorative decoy measuring approximately 15in. From vintage decoys crafted of canvas to those carved by hand, each used decoy tells a storyand imbues a room with a homey, cabininthewoods feel.

Wildfowler decoys buyselltrade public group facebook. See more ideas about duck decoys, decoy carving and old saybrook. See wildfowler decoys by cowan and lafountain, page 50. The value of a resulting collection then depends on a combination of factors including condition, rarity, and carver. Decoy books and sporting collectables might show up here.

I receive emails from different parts of the world on a regular basis on quintearea hunting decoys, he said. Harold bought the decoys unpainted from burgess and had many of these painted by donald mayo. It has been out of print since the early eighties but still host a world of information not in other books. Modern ones may also be made of canvas and plastic. Lloyd estimated there were about 20,000 wooden decoys used at any one time throughout the quinte area in the early 1900s.

Books 12 w stained featuring a lot of books 12 w stained for sale online. This item is in the category sporting goods\hunting\vintage hunting\duck decoys. For sale is a vintage wildfowler duck decoy made in babylon n. Early, solid ccedar, old saybrook, ct factory wildfowler bluewinged teal drake, c. North carolina decoys and gunning lore by william neal conoley, jr. Vintage redhead drake duck decoy early wildfowler signed ldb old saybrook c. Call patrick kane for more information 98963168 all items are guaranteed as described. A safe place to collect with multiple photos, trusted descriptions and. Vintage wildfowler pair duck decoy heads wood glass eyes. The book covers the history of wildfowler decoys from 1939 to the mid 1990s when it closed its doors. Signed wildfowler r featuring a lot of signed wildfowler r for sale online. Vintage oliver lawson mated pair mallard duck decoys made 1964 signed.

It is a full color, quality hardbound book with 240 pages and more than 700 illustrations. Make offer vintage redhead drake duck decoy early wildfowler signed ldb old saybrook c. Probably less than 1,000 of these quality decoys are left in homes, garages and barns, he said. Wood gunning decoys made in the usawildfowler decoys since 1939.

At auction is a vintage wildfowler mallard decoy 15 12 long this vintage decoy was made in saybrook. Duck and bird antique decoys mallar decoys whats in. There is a major check down the back but still a nice decoy. Factory decoys old antique vintage duck decoys decoy westcoast. Duck decoys are sometimes used in duck hunting to attract real ducks duck decoys were historically carved from wood, often atlantic white cedar wood on the east coast from maine to south carolina, or cork. Factory decoys old antique vintage duck decoys decoy.

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