CORE SOUND WATERFOWL MUSEUM & HERITAGE CENTER - 2021 WATERFOWL HERITAGE AUCTION

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Lesser Scaup, drake by Irving Fulcher; Stacy, NC.- Irving R. Fulcher was a legendary carver from the Stacy community of Down East, a fishing village along Core Sound that fostered many carvers in the early 1900s, possibly the most of any Core Sound Community. Irving's style is reflective of the Stacy style of carving, pioneered and developed by generations of Fulchers, Willis's and Masons.

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Winning Bid$ 825 (110)

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Bidding history(39 bids)

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Brant by Irving Fulcher; Stacy, NC - Core Sound's most recognized communities for decoy carving.- Irving R. Fulcher was a legendary carver from the Stacy community of Down East, a fishing village along Core Sound that fostered many carvers in the early 1900s, possibly the most of any Core Sound Community. Irvings style is reflective of the Stacy style of carving, pioneered and developed by generations of Fulchers, Willises and Masons.

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Winning Bid$ 575 (110)

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Bidding history(15 bids)

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Pintail, drake by Donald Ray Fulcher; Atlantic, NC. Signed on bottom: Donald Ray Fulcher; Atlantic, NC. One of the harder to find Core Sound carvers- Atlantic was one of Down East's strongest hunting and carving communities. Donald taught math at Atlantic School for many years but still loved hunting and carving, in true Atlantic tradition.

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Winning Bid$ 1,350 (219)

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Bidding history(43 bids)

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Black Duck by Henry Murphy; Davis, NC. One of the most collectable Core Sound decoy carvers. Carver, hunter, guide. Rare auction find.- Henry Gibbs Murphy. (1904 - 1969) Davis, NC . Henry Gibbs Murphy grew up in Davis, a community located in Carteret County, the geographic center of coastal North Carolina. Davis is on the Western shore of Core Sound a major historical waterfowl hunting ground. Murphy was the descendent of a family well known for their skills as duck hunters, guides and decoy makers. Murphy was employed as a local guide for hunters who were drawn to the birds migrating over the shallow, salty waters of Core Sound. Most of the shooting was in stake blinds in open waters between the mainland and the outer Banks. The blinds were built out of four- cornered walled enclosures held in place with pilings. Hunters used ladders to enter and exit the blinds. Murphy is credited with a number finely carved redhead, Scaup, green-winged teal, pintail, black duck, mallard and Canada geese decoys. For additional information: Waterfowl Heritage: North Carolina Decoys and Gunning Lore, 1983 by William N. Conoley.

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Winning Bid$ 925 (136)

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Bidding history(28 bids)

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Lesser Scaup, drake by Lambert Morris; Atlantic, NC. Hunting decoy. Full size, cork with wood base board and head. True Core Sound legend.- Lambert Morris (1904 - 1969) Atlantic, NC. Lambert Morris was born in Atlantic, a small community located in Carteret County, the geographic center of coastal North Carolina. Uke two other local residents, Charles Clifton Edwards (1920 - 1989) and Alvin Harris (1904 -1975), Morris was a hunter and decoy carver. Unlike his many contemporary carvers, Morris was a prominent attorney and judge. Morris acquired his carving skill from Mitchell Fulcher (1869 -1950) who lived in nearby Stacy. His style was influence by a number of local carvers, most prominently that of Fulcher and Alvin Harris. Uke most Carteret decoy carvers, Morris produced birds that are somewhat smaller than life with flat bottoms. Most of his decoys were made from balsa wood. He is credited with a number of geese and shorebird decoys. Although Morris was busy with his legal work in Beaufort, he devoted most of his spare time to hunting and carving. He was an active carver from the 1920's until well into the 1950's. For additional information: Carteret Waterfowl Heritage, 1993 by Jack Dudley. Waterfowl Heritage: North Carolina Decoys and Gunning Lore, 1983 by William N. Conoley.

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Winning Bid$ 1,550 (137)

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Bidding history(43 bids)

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Redhead, drake by Lambert Morris; Atlantic, NC. Hunting decoy. Full size, cork with wood base board and head. Rare auction find.- Lambert Morris (1904 - 1969) Atlantic, NC. Lambert Morris was born in Atlantic, a small community located in Carteret County, the geographic center of coastal North Carolina. Uke two other local residents, Charles Clifton Edwards (1920 -1989) and Alvin Harris (1904 -1975), Morris was a hunter and decoy carver. Unlike his many contemporary carvers, Morris was a prominent attorney and judge. Morris acquired his carving skill from Mitchell Fulcher (1869 - 1950) who lived in nearby Stacy. His style was influence by a number of local carvers, most prominently that of Fulcher and Alvin Harris. Uke most Carteret decoy carvers, Morris produced birds that are somewhat smaller than life with flat bottoms. Most of his decoys were made from balsa wood. He is credited with a number of geese and shorebird decoys. Although Morris was busy with his legal work in Beaufort, he devoted most of his spare time to hunting and carving. He was an active carver from the 1920's until well into the 1950's. For additional information: Carteret Waterfowl Heritage, 1993 by Jack Dudley. Waterfowl Heritage: North Carolina Decoys and Gunning Lore, 1983 by William N. Conoley.

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Winning Bid$ 825 (226)

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Bidding history(49 bids)

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Unknown Dare County Hen Redhead, Canvas over wire.- N/A

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Winning Bid$ 425 (164)

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Bidding history(34 bids)

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Mallard, drake by Clarence Lewis; Stacy, NC. Half-size, decorative. Bottom: Brand: CL. Written in pen: Drake Pintail; Clarence Lewis; Stacy, NC 1988- Clarence, and fellow carvers Homer Fulcher & Roy Willis, all of Stacy, sold decoys out of their shops on Hwy 70 for many years (before formation of a decoy carvers guild in the area) to passing tourists on their way to catch the Cedar Island ferry.

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Winning Bid$ 70 (182)

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Bidding history(10 bids)

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Pintail, drake by Clarence Lewis; Stacy, NC. Half-size, decorative. Bottom: Brand: CL. Written in pen: Drake Pintail; Clarence Lewis; Stacy, NC 1990- Clarence, and fellow carvers Homer Fulcher and Roy Willis, all of Stacy, sold decoys out of their shops on Hwy 70 for many years (before formation of a decoy carvers guild in the area) to passing tourists on their way to catch the Cedar Island ferry.

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Winning Bid$ 110 (145)

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Bidding history(11 bids)

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Black Duck, drake by Clarence Lewis; Stacy, NC. Half-size decorative. Bottom: Brand: CL. Written in pen: Drake Pintail; Clarence Lewis; Stacy, NC 1986- Clarence, and fellow carvers Homer Fulcher and Roy Willis, all of Stacy, sold decoys out of their shops on Hwy 70 for many years (before formation of a decoy carvers guild in the area) to passing tourists on their way to catch the Cedar Island ferry.

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Winning Bid$ 110 (182)

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Bidding history(13 bids)

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Black Duck by Clarence Lewis; Stacy, NC. Full size decoy. Weight + anchor line attachment. Bottom: Written in permanent marker: BL-78; 76, Cut in: CL.- Decoy used for hunting. Good condition, has a check running down its back. Rare find.

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Winning Bid$ 475 (144)

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Bidding history(27 bids)

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Beach Robin, shorebird by Lionel Mason; Atlantic, NC. Full-size decoy, with metal stake mounted on driftwood base. C1925. Please read description- Comes with a worn masking tape on which this is written: North Carolina (Red Knot) Beach Robin by Lionel Mason circa 1925; Atlantic, NC. See page 253 Waterfowl Heritage NC Decoys & Gunning Lore by Conoley. All original Age G394 5/94 RU4. Another small white tag with" Red Knot circa 1925 Lionel Mason, Atlantic, NC written on it. Masking tape + white tag placed in a polyethylene bag

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Winning Bid$ 1,800 (130)

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Bidding history(33 bids)

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Beach Robin, shorebird by Clarence Lewis; Stacy, NC. Shorebird, silhouette with copper stake mounted on driftwood. Please read description- Comes with worn masking tape that says: 5/94 - Pheasant Run 6392 AEO. North Carolina Beach Robin by Clarence Lewis 1914 - 91, Stacy, NC. Used on Portsmouth Island, NC by late Ben Fulcher, guide from Ocracoke Island. See book Carteret Waterfowl Heritage by Dudley. Also comes with a Guyette and Deeter auction tag that says: CONS# 89656, Lot # 470 Buyer 800

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Winning Bid$ 110 (121)

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Bidding history(11 bids)

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Canada Goose, canvas, by Gregory Lupton; Harkers Island. One of the "Original Seven" carvers who started the Core Sound Decoy Carvers Guild. Rare.- Bottom: Brand: GL and HI. Signed in ink: Greg Lupton 1992. Pristine condition. Very limited availability.

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Winning Bid$ 425 (137)

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Bidding history(36 bids)

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Canada Goose, canvas by John Wallace Lupton; Sea Level, NC. Hunting rig bird, early canvas- Lupton made a number of large canvas geese and ducks. He was born in Sea Level in 1899 and worked the waters of Core Sound and adjacent sounds. He was also a carpenter and helped build Camp Davis during WWII

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Winning Bid$ 230 (137)

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Bidding history(18 bids)

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Canvasback, drake by Robert "Bob" McGaw; Havre de Grace, MD. Old gunning repaint. Full size decoy. Influential Maryland carver.- Robert McGaw (1879 - 1958) Havre de Grace, MD. Robert "Bob" McGaw was born in 1879 in Havre de Grace, Maryland. While working on the Pennsylvania railroad he carved decoys by hand for his own use as well as for other hunters. When the hunting season was over he also carved miniatures. McGaw owned the first machine in Havre de Grace that was able to make decoys. He later sold the machine to Madison Mitchell (another well-known carver); however, the machine is now exhibited at the Havre de Grace Decoy Museum a tribute to the vast legacy of decoy carvers in the area. He spent his career carving mostly canvasbacks, redheads, black ducks, bluebills, mallards, and in his later life he carved geese, pintails and widgeons before his death in 1958.

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Winning Bid$ 230 (164)

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Bidding history(17 bids)

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Canvasback, drake by Sam Barnes; Rock Hall, MD. Tag says: Sam Barnes L1857-1929. Rock Hall, MD. Canvasback. Clubhouse decoy used in Core Sound, NC.- Barnes carved two different sizes of canvasbacks. One was a standard size while the other was made larger to help hide the sinkbox gunners.

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Winning Bid$ 160 (203)

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Pintail, drake. Full size decoy. Unknown Maryland carver. Check on underside.- N/A

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Winning Bid$ 150 (172)

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Bidding history(26 bids)

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Mallard, hen by Jim Pierce; Lapidum, MD.- Jim carves in the Maryland style of Madison Mitchell.

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Winning Bid$ 45 (191)

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Bidding history(6 bids)

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Goldeneye, pair by Harry Jobes; Havre de Grace, MD. Full-size decoys. Weight and anchor line attached. Written in perm marker: Capt. Harry Jobes 2006.- Harry Jobes decoys are found in hundreds of collections up and down the Eastern Seaboard. No collection is complete without his work.

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Winning Bid$ 110 (211)

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Mallard, drake by Don Harris; Virginia Beach, VA. Full size decoy. Bottom: written in ink (faded) Mallard; Don Harris; VA Beach, VA- Don is a native of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and began hunting when he was 17 years of age in Back Bay. His love for hunting evolved into an interest in collecting, studying and learning to appreciate old decoys and their history. From that knowledge, he began to carve both working and decorative decoys.

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Winning Bid$ 150 (131)

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Bidding history(12 bids)

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Lesser Scaup, hen by Decoys Unlimited Factory, Erie, PA. Has a decoy line winder attached to the bottom, not original to the decoy. See description- Originally had a keel. Strip weights attached. Stamped on bottom: Decoys Unlimited; R.D. #5; Waterburd Road; Erie, Penna. Two pieces of paper stuck under the reel: white with the Decoys Unlimited name and address from bottom of decoy. The other green note says Lesser Scaup (symbol for female) (Ms. Helen) Erie, PN B'Day

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Winning Bid$ 120 (214)

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Bidding history(20 bids)

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Wood Duck, hen by Ray Whetzel; Oxon Hill, MD 1932 - 2019. Sleeper, Cork body with wood keel.- Award winning, master carver; Whetzel has been recognized along the Northern Virginia and Marylands Eastern Shore for his attention to detail and carving excellent.

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Winning Bid$ 60 (164)

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Bidding history(7 bids)

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Green Wing Teal, hen by George Courtlyn"Coot" Garton, Salem, NJ. 1923 - 2002.- Nationally recognized in the early 1970s from Long Island, NY to World Championship in Salisbury, MD. He competed nationally in California, Michigan, Illinois and Virginia and won the Miles Hancock Gold Cup in Chincoteague Island, VA. He was a Waterfowl Festival Hall of Fame Recipient for the year 2000 in Easton, MD.

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Winning Bid$ 160 (156)

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Black duck drake by Edward H. Owen (1946 - 2010) Oriental, NC & South Dennis, MA. Stamped on the bottom: E. OWEN- Well-known carver, hunter, fisherman and conservationist, Owen was a dedicated member of Ducks Unlimited.

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Winning Bid$ 45 (188)

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Bidding history(6 bids)

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Red-breasted Merganser, pair by Fred Kaseman, Bayboro, NC. Bottom: Fred Kaseman; Bayboro, NC. Sticker: Kaseman maker. 115. approx. 1968 #5- Kaseman was an avid collector and carver.

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Winning Bid$ 60 (209)

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Bidding history(6 bids)

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Old hen decoy by the Animal Trap Co. Factory- The Animal Trap Company of North America (ATCNA) produced hunting decoys for a greater number of years than any other decoy factory. Long before they produced decoys they were a major producer of animal traps. In 1918, they began to produce wood decoys in Lititz, Penn. and later in Pascagoula, Miss. This company produced a number of models, sizes, and in various finishes. Their wood decoys were all made on duplicating lathe machines. Most of the wood decoys were cold stamped on the bottom with the word �Victor� which was ATCNA �s trade name. Excerpt taken from Wisconsin Waterfowl Association's website

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Winning Bid$ 60 (164)

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Old Wildfowler factory decoy with carved head. Paint almost entirely gone. Head loose. Found in Roper, NC- Wildfowler Decoy Company is a successful factory decoy manufacturer that has been in business since 1939. Excerpt taken from Wisconsin Waterfowl Association's website

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Winning Bid$ 70 (164)

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Bidding history(13 bids)

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Sandpiper, shorebird by Ken Kirby. Bottom: Burned in: Ken Kirby. Written in ink: Ken Kirby 2015- Ken Kirby was inspired to become a decoy carver while vacationing on the Outer Banks. He has spent much time researching the "classic decoys" made by famous cavers over the years.

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Winning Bid$ 160 (131)

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Bidding history(21 bids)

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Plover by Ray Whetzel, Oxon Hill, MD (1932 - 2019) Bird fits loose on the dowel. Mounted on driftwood- Ray Whetzel began carving decoys in 1978 and was soon winning ribbons for both his carving and painting skills.

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Winning Bid$ 100 (172)

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Bidding history(7 bids)

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Willet, shorebird, mounted on driftwood by Ken Kirby. Paint has areas of loss, especially on the breast. Bottom of bird: Brand: Ken Kirby- Ken Kirby has won many ribbons for his carvings and was named the "Carver of the Year" in 2014 by the New Jersey Decoy Collector's and Carvers Club.

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Winning Bid$ 110 (134)

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Bidding history(15 bids)

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Yellowlegs, shorebird by Greg Daisey; Chincoteague, VA. Yellowlegs in feeding position. Bottom: Brand: GND- Chincoteague is synonymous with the famous decoy carving family "Daisey." Greg is the legendary "Cigar" Daisey' s nephew.

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Winning Bid$ 170 (131)

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Roy Willis, Stacy, NC miniature Christmas Ornament decoys: Green Wing Teal, Bufflehead, Canada Goose, Lesser Scaup. All drakes. See description- Green Wing Teal bottom: #7 Christmas Ornament. Branded: CORE SOUND CHRISTMAS TREE. Written in ink: Roy H. Willis; Stacy, NC; Green Wing Teal Drake; #7. Bufflehead, bottom: #8 Christmas ornament. Branded: CORE SOUND CHRISTMAS TREE. Written in ink: Roy H. Willis; Stacy, NC; Bufflehead, drake; #8. Canada Goose, bottom: Branded: CORE SOUND CHRISTMAS TREE. Written in ink: Roy H. Willis; Stacy, NC; Canada Goose; #8. Lesser Scaup: #8 Christmas ornament. Branded: CORE SOUND CHRISTMAS TREE. Written in ink: Roy H. Willis; Stacy, NC; Lesser Scaup, drake; #8

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Winning Bid$ 180 (180)

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Bidding history(20 bids)

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Tundra Swan pair, miniatures, by Craig Fulcher. See description- Swan 1: Written on the bottom in permanent marker: Hand Carved by Craig Fulcher, 1998. Antiqued. Swan 2: Written on the bottom in permanent marker: Hand Carved by Craig Fulcher, 1998. Antiqued.

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Winning Bid$ 90 (115)

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Tundra Swan, miniature by John Clifton Lupton and a Canada Goose miniature by Clint Nelson.- Clifton Lupton swan: Written on bottom in ink: Clifton Lupton Sr; C.L. Address label adhered to bottom: John C Lupton with address. Clint Nelson Canada Goose: Written on the bottom in ink: Clint Nelson; H.I. NC 1994 Canada Goose

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Winning Bid$ 70 (189)

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Bidding history(10 bids)

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Fulvous Tree Duck, Wayne Davis; Harkers Island, NC; Miniature. Signed: Wayne Davis; HI '93- Rare, not many made of this species, good choice to round out a set.

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Winning Bid$ 150 (180)

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Mallard, drake, Wayne Davis; Harkers Island, NC; Miniature. Signed: Wayne Davis; HI '92- Wayne Davis is the founding president of the Core Sound Decoy Carvers Guild and was the driving force in building the foundation for what is now the Decoy Carvers Guild, the Core Sound Decoy Festival and the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center.

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Winning Bid$ 60 (180)

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Bidding history(10 bids)

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Common Loon by Wayne Davis; Harkers Island, NC; Miniature. Signed: Wayne Davis; HI '94- Wayne Davis is the founding president of the Core Sound Decoy Carvers Guild and was the driving force in building the foundation for what is now the Decoy Carvers Guild, the Core Sound Decoy Festival and the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center.

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Winning Bid$ 150 (131)

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Tundra Swan, pair by Lionel Gilgo; Atlantic - Beaufort, NC. half size. Written on the bottom of both of them: Lionel Gilgo, Jr. Atlantic, NC 1995- Lionel Gilgo, whose family reaches back to Portsmouth Island, has been carving and collecting decoys all his life. He carves both working and decorative styles.

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Winning Bid$ 250 (131)

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Bidding history(24 bids)

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Tundra Swan, wood, by Nick Sapone; Wanchese, NC. Half size. Brand: NS. Written in bottom: Nick Sapone; Wanchese, NC- Nick Sapone makes hunting-style decoys in the Outer Banks style.

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Winning Bid$ 180 (218)

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Bidding history(18 bids)

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Tundra Swan, canvas, by Nick Sapone; Wanchese, NC. Half size. Brand: NS. Written in bottom: Nick Sapone; Wanchese, NC- Nick's work has been documented in several statewide and regional magazines and newspapers, and honored with an invitation to the Smithsonian Institute in 1988.

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Winning Bid$ 260 (211)

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Bidding history(34 bids)

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Canada Goose by Guyon Hancock; Charleston, SC Half size Burned in the bottom: Guyon Hancock; 5527 Attaway St. Box 10; Charleston, SC 29406. 11/15/1992- Guyon is one of the three native Harkers Island Hancock brothers who carve --- Guyon of SC, Norman of Harkers Island and Louie of Chincoteague.

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Winning Bid$ 110 (154)

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Bidding history(9 bids)

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Common Loon By Guyon Hancock; Charleston, SC. Full size. Burned in the bottom: Guyon Hancock with Charleston address. White tag with #100.- Harkers Island carvers have a special affection for loon decoys. Burned in the bottom: Guyon Hancock; 1204 Redeemer Drive; North Charleston, SC 29406. White tag with #100 written on it. Guyon was brother to carvers Norman Hancock of Harkers Island and Louie Hancock of Chincoteague.

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Winning Bid$ 210 (131)

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Bidding history(20 bids)

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Canada Goose, miniature by Jerry Barkley; New Bern, NC. Flying on driftwood + base. Written on bottom: Jerry Barkley; New Bern, NC.- Damage under the wing where the driftwood meets the wing. Bird mounted on driftwood mounted on hardwood base. Jerry taught carving at Craven Community College for many years.

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Winning Bid$ 250 (137)

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Bidding history(27 bids)