North American Decoys at Auction April 27 & 28, 2017

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Greenwing teal drake, Ben Schmidt, Detroit, Michigan. Sticker on underside dated 1955. Feather stamping with raised wings and carved tail. Very good and original. (1,800 - 2,200)

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Greenwing teal hen, Ben Schmidt, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1950. Strong feather stamping on body with carved tail. Slightly turned head. Small area of paint rub at end of bill; otherwise good and original. (1,500 - 1,800)

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Rigmate pair of mallards, Ben Schmidt, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1940. Both have feather stamping and

carved wings. Hen has slightly turned head. Worn original paint; tight cracks in hen run the length of body. (1,200 - 1,500) 7.

Pintail hen, Ben Schmidt, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1950. Full body feather stamping with turned head. Small amount of wear on bill; slight separation at neck seam, otherwise very good and original. (800 - 1,200)

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Wall plaque of carved heads, Ben Schmidt, Detroit, Michigan. Nine heads including pair of redheads, pair of mallards, pair of shovelers, two canvasbacks, and one that is unpainted. (1,200 - 1,500)

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