SoldJohn McLaughlin, Bluebill DrakeJohn McLaughlin, Bluebill DrakeJohn McLaughlin (1911-1985), Bordentown, New Jersey. Any early gunning bird by this well respected carver is not easy to find. Appealing patina and turned head. Glass eySee Sold Price
SoldJohn Zachmann Bluebill Drake Duck DecoyDetroit, MI, glass eyes, solid body, excellent original paint, nice feather carving on back & tail, makers brand & signed on bottom, 14"L, est. 400 - 700See Sold Price
SoldJohn Glenn, Bluebill DrakeJohn Glenn, Bluebill DrakeCaptain John Glenn (1876-1954), Rock Hall, Maryland. Captain John Glenn fashioned hand chopped decoys from his Piney Neck home. A wonderful example of his work. Length 14 in.See Sold Price
SoldEarly and important bluebill drake, John English,Early and important bluebill drake, John English, Florence, New Jersey, 2nd half 19th century. Second coat of paint by John Dawson, approximately 1920. Carved and extended tail with pad weight securedSee Sold Price
SoldBluebill drake, John "Daddy" Holly, Havre de Grace,Bluebill drake, John "Daddy" Holly, Havre de Grace, Maryland, 3rd quarter 19th century. 12.75" long. Carrols Island Club brand on underside. Condition Old in use repaint; filled cracks in back. ProvenSee Sold Price
SoldBluebill drake, John McLoughlin, Bordentown, NewBluebill drake, John McLoughlin, Bordentown, New Jersey. Signed by McLoughlin on underside. Carved wingtips and primaries. 13" long. Condition Excellent and original. Notes DecoySee Sold Price
SoldJohn F. Zachmann Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy, Detroit,John F. Zachmann Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy, Detroit, MI, Glass Eyes, 1/3rd Sized Solid Body, Excellent Original Paint With Nice Detailed Combing on Sides, 10.5"L, Est. 300 - 500See Sold Price
Bluebill Drake by DettmanBluebill drake John Walton of Sherwood WI. Walton taught wood shop at Local Sherwood schools. Lower neck check with head turned to the right. Nicely carved and detailed wings.See Sold Price
SoldEARLY BLUEBILL DRAKE by John UpdikeEARLY BLUEBILL DRAKE by John Updike, Green Bank, NJ. Very old working paint and good structural condition. Hollow construction, inlet weight. For photographs and literature, see "New Jersey Decoys" bySee Sold Price
SoldEARLY BLUEBILL DRAKE by John McAnneyEARLY BLUEBILL DRAKE by John McAnney, New Gretna, NJ, (1866-1949). Weathered paint, some of which may be original. Good structural condition with typical check at mid-neck. Hollow construction, pad weSee Sold Price
SoldBUFFLEHEAD DRAKE by John McLaughlin, Bordentown, NJ.BUFFLEHEAD DRAKE by John McLaughlin, Bordentown, NJ. Very good original paint showing some minor in-use wear. Retains bottom rigging. From the M.W. Schuyler collectionSee Sold Price
SoldPreening Bluebill Drake by John McLoughlinPreening Hollow Bluebill Drake by John McLoughlin (1911-1985), Bordentown, NJ. Excellent original condition. A few tiny specks are on the surface. Signed "John McLoughlin, Jan. 1968" in ink along withSee Sold Price
SoldHollow bluebill drake by John English. In old worHollow bluebill drake by John English. In old working repaint under a coat of sealer. Minor separation along body seam. From the Biddle rig and so branded. (Possibly Colonel Biddle of Philadelphia) AlSee Sold Price
SoldBluebill drake, possibly John Blair, Jr., Philadelphia,Bluebill drake, possibly John Blair, Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1900. Two piece hollow body. Tack eyes, swimming head, and raised hump near back. 14" long. Provenance Bruce Williams collecSee Sold Price
SoldBluebill Drake by John Zachman, 1/3 size1/3 size drake bluebill by one of Michigan's finest makers, the late John Zachman. RARE example as Zachman was very well known for carving magnum decoys like those found in the Mackey collection yearsSee Sold Price
SoldREDHEAD DRAKE AND BLUEBILL DRAKE by John Hanson, FairREDHEAD DRAKE AND BLUEBILL DRAKE by John Hanson, Fair Haven, NJ. Both in excellent original paint and condition. Both with fine comb painting. Both heads slightly turned. Rigged for gunning.See Sold Price
SoldBLUEBILL DRAKE, J. WOODFINE BLUEBILL DRAKE by John "Jack" Wood, Hamilton, NJ. Excellent original paint and unused condition. Hollow construction. Fine comb painting overall. Raised carved wing tips and fluted tails. Head tuSee Sold Price
SoldBLUEBILL DRAKE attributed to John GrahamEXTREMELY RARE BLUEBILL DRAKE attributed to John Graham, Charlestown, MD, circa 1860. Paint appears to be original with some possible touch up. Very good structural condition with some in-use wear. BrSee Sold Price
SoldVERY EARLY BLUEBILL DRAKE by Capt. John Glenn, RockVERY EARLY BLUEBILL DRAKE by Capt. John Glenn, Rock Hall, MD. Some original paint remaining with touch up and restoration. Typical check in neck. Bottom with dutchman repairs.See Sold Price
SoldBLUEBILL DRAKE attributed to John McAnneyBLUEBILL DRAKE attributed to John McAnney, New Gretna, NJ. Very old working paint and good structural condition. Some overall paint flaking. Hollow construction, inlet weight. For information on thisSee Sold Price
SoldBLUEBILL DRAKE, CAPT. J.GLENNVERY EARLY BLUEBILL DRAKE by Capt. John Glenn, Rock Hall, MD. Some original paint remaining with touch up and restoration. Typical check in neck. Bottom with dutchman repairs. 200-300See Sold Price
SoldBluebill Drake Duck Decoy, probably John "Daddy"Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy, probably John "Daddy" Holly (1819-1892), Havre de Grace, Maryland, c. 1880, with old repaint, (imperfections), ht. 6 3/4, lg. 13 1/4 in.See Sold Price
Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy, probably John "Daddy" HBluebill Drake Duck Decoy, probably John "Daddy" Holly (1819-1892), Havre de Grace, Maryland, c. 1880, with old repaint, (imperfections), ht. 6 3/4, lg. 13 1/4 in.See Sold Price
SoldBluebill Drake Duck Decoy by John Ososki of Wyandotte,Bluebill Drake Duck Decoy by John Ososki of Wyandotte, MI, Solid Body, Original Paint, ca1945See Sold Price
Bluebill Pair by John G. Tornberg (1902-1971)(attr.)See Sold PriceFeb 24, 2024Copley Fine Art Auctions
WARD BROTHERS-STYLE BLUEBILL DRAKE PAPERWEIGHT 20th Century Length 6.5".See Sold PriceMar 07, 2024Eldred's
