Mackey-McCleery Wind Bird Willet Decoy

Five Canvasbacks Upper Bay, MD, c. 1900 15 1/4 in. long *****Description updated, this lot does NOT have a canvasback attributed to Howlett and illustrated in Mackey's "American Bird Decoys"

Lot of four books: Connett's, 1947 "Duck Shooting," Mackey's, 1965 "American Bird Decoys," Earnest, 1965 "Art of the Decoy," and Burk's "Game Bird Carving." In as found, used condition.

Lot of four books: Connett's,1947 "Duck Shooting," Mackey's, 1965 "American Bird Decoys", Merkt's "Shang", and Hill's "Birds of Cape Cod." In as found used condition.

Six (6) Books of Duck Decoys. Includes: 1) Floaters and Stick-Ups by Reiger. 2) Two copies of American Bird Decoys by Mackey Jr. 3) Factory Decoys by Delph. 4) Deoys by Gene and Linda Kangas. SIGNED.

Milton C. Weiler, Shorebird Folio Milton C. Weiler and William J. Mackey Jr., "Classic Shore Bird Decoys," New York, NY: Winchester Press, 1971, edition 928 of 975. Text by William J. Mackey Jr. and f

Six Decoy Publications Mackey Auction Catalog, by Bourne Auctions, 1973. American Bird Decoys William J. Mackey Jr. (two copies). Wild Fowl Decoys by Joel Barber, ed. 52 of 55, 1934. The Art of The De

Hollow carved black duck from New Jersey. Heart shaped wing painting on back. Provenance Rigmate to a decoy in "American Bird Decoys," William J. Mackey, Jr.

FOUR DECOY BOOKS consisting of “Decoys” by Kangas, “Duck Decoys” by B. Ridges, “Wildlife Carving” by R. Schroeder and “American Bird Decoys” by W. Mackey

GROUP OF SIX BOOKS consisting of "Decoys of Michigan" by Walsh and Jackson, "Floating Sculpture" by Huster and Knight, "American Bird Decoys" by W. Mackey, "Factory Decoys" by J. and S. Delph, "Collec

Copyright 1965

A set of four artfully made wooden bird figurines with stands. The figures are very neatly painted. Three of the four figures are marked on the bottom: WEK 83 and have the tag from the MACKEY COLLECTI

Swan with Doughty Goose Body Doughty Family Hog Island, VA, c. 1870 25 1/4 in. long This decoy began as a part of the famous goose rig that William J. Mackey attributed to a Walter Brady. This bird, w

The Sherer Running Willet A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 13 in. long Born in East Harwich, Massachusetts, Elmer Crowell possessed an early fascination with ornithology and hunt

Attributed to George Boyd in original polyhrome paint with tack eyes on wood tree branch base, 13" long x 9 1/2" high. Condition paint circa 97%.

Harold Lloyd Lyon (1930-2020 Canadian)"Wind Bird," 1984Oil on canvasboardSigned and dated lower right: Lyon ©; titled in pen, verso16" H x 20" W

Pair of carved, painted, shore bird decoys. Original blackish brown and cream paint. Small tacks were used for eyes. Nice proportions and carving. Base appear to be newer than the birds. without base:

2 old shore bird stick decoys: one with alert pose, 11 x 12.5 inches; other darker one with tack eyes by Mason (crack in head) 9.5 x 12 in tall. Both have iron nail beaks.

Four Carved and Painted Shore Bird Decoys Late 19th/Early 20th Century mounted as sets of two on two stands. Length of longest 11 1/2 inches. Provenance: Property from the Collection of Michael and Ja

Enameled flowers and leaves with pearls and gemstones adorning all sides. Mechanical wind, bird emerges and sings. Measuring H 1.5 W 4 D 2.5 in Provenance: Private Dallas collector No reserve

LARGE DOUBLE BIRD AUTOMATON, MUSICAL KEY WIND BIRD CAGE. WORKING. 21" H.

LARGE DOUBLE BIRD AUTOMATON BIRD CAGE, MUSICAL CRANK WIND BIRD CAGE. WORKING. 22" H.

Pair of still life paintings of shelves with assorted items including ship model, music, plate, bird decoy, clock, key, tankard, & more. Unsigned. Each measures 36.5" long 13.5" wide.

Eight Hand carved and painted Bird Decoy models, each signed "PETER PELTZ" with the birds identified: Whip-Poor-Will, Bluebird, Cardinal, Robin, Titmouse, Towhale, gold finch. The largest bird is 11"

Painted wooden trade sign "WELCOME TO THE LAKE". 39 1/2" x 11 1/2". Stamped reverse "Carls Shore Birds Decoys....Schenectady N.Y.".