Early mallard hen, Charles Perdew, Henry, Illinois.

Mallard drake, Charles Perdew, Henry, Illinois, 2nd quarter 20th century. Hollow carved with relief wingtips. Comb feather paint detail on body. Retains the original Perdew weight. Measures 15.5" long

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

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

Excellent pair of miniature mallards mounted on burl base, Charles Perdew, Henry, Illinois, 1st half 20th century. Both have raised wings and slightly turned heads. Painted by Edna Perdew with incredi

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

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

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/

Crow, Charles Perdew, Henry, Illinois, 2nd quarter 20th century. On wire legs with glass eyes. Measures 14.75" long.

Working crow decoy, Charles Perdew, Henry, Illinois, circa 1930. Applied metal legs, secured with staples. Glass eyes. Mounted on base. 16" long. Provenance: Formerly in collection of Otto Meyer. Note

EARLY MALLARD HEN by Charles “Pete” Wilber, Island Heights, NJ. Excellent original paint and unused condition. Tiny shelf marks. Formerly in the John Hillman collection and retains his staple. Bra

MALLARD DRAKE by Charles Perdew, Henry, IL. Excellent restored condition. Fine detailed painted feather work. Hollow construction. Perdew weight on bottom

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

Outstanding Mallard Pair Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963) Henry, IL, c. 1940 15 3/4 in. long An excellent rigmate pair with a slightly turned-head drake. Both birds feature Charlie Perdew's best paint wi

Miniature Mallard Pair Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963) Henry, IL, c. 1950 base is 5 1/2 in. long A very small miniature pair on a base with the maker's debossed signature in the underside. Original pain

VERY FINE PINTAIL DRAKE REPRODUCTION in the manner of Charles Perdew, Henry, IL. Excellent original paint and structural condition. Detailed painted feather work overall. Retains glass eyes and Perdew

American (Henry Illinois), 20th century. A hand painted duck decoy by Charlie Moore copy of a Charles Henry Perdew (1874-1963), having glass eyes, painted body, original Henry...Perdew... ILL. marked

Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original & old working paint, some flaking on right side & gunning wear, replaced weight, branded MAXSON on bottom, 15.5"L, est. 700 - 1,000

American (Henry, Illinois), 20th century. A hand painted duck decoy by Charles Henry Perdew (1874-1963), having glass eyes, painted body, original Henry.Perdew. ILL. marked weight; ht. 7.5, wd. 14.75,

Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original & working paint by Edna Perdew, some gunning wear & flaking, hunter duck repair on each side with metal support bands, original weight, note

Henry, IL, glass eyes, hollow body, repainted by Helen Hageman, light gunning wear with small amount of paint loss on edge of bill, 15.5"L, est. 600 - 900

VL&A Duck Call Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963) Henry, IL, c. 1930 6 in. long The side of this hand-carved, checkered-teardrop call bears an incised "VL&A." Formed in early 1891, the Von Lengerke & Antoi

Robert 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"H

EARLY CROW, carved in the style of Illinois River carver Charles Perdew. Appears to retain original paint. Good structural condition with several checks to underside of body. Retains tack eyes and rus

EARLY MALLARD HEN by Joe Tom Cranmer, Manahawkin, NJ, circa 1900-1910. Appears to be good original paint and structural condition. Very old repair at mid-neck. Hollow construction. Speculums still vis