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  • Sperm Whale carving by Alberto Williams.
    Estimate
    $100 - $500
    Lot 93

    Sperm Whale carving by Alberto Williams.

    Est.
    $100 - $500
  • Yellowlegs with Carved Wings From  LI
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 94

    Yellowlegs with Carved Wings From LI

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Yellowlegs with Carved Wings From LI.
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 95

    Yellowlegs with Carved Wings From LI.

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Golden Plover c1900 from Nantucket
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 96

    Golden Plover c1900 from Nantucket

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Golden Plover
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 97

    Golden Plover

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Golden Plover c1900 from Nantucket
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 98

    Golden Plover c1900 from Nantucket

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Golden Plover c1890 by Coffin, Nantucket
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 99

    Golden Plover c1890 by Coffin, Nantucket

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Rare Long Island Shorebird Decoy
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 100

    Rare Long Island Shorebird Decoy

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Verity Feeding Plover
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $25,000
    Lot 100A

    Verity Feeding Plover

    Est.
    $15,000 - $25,000
  • Split Tail Plover by Lothrop Holmes
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 101

    Split Tail Plover by Lothrop Holmes

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Flat sided shorebird with a wire bill
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 102

    Flat sided shorebird with a wire bill

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • Split Tail Shorebird c1900
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 103

    Split Tail Shorebird c1900

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Yellowlegs c1900 from Massachusetts
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 104

    Yellowlegs c1900 from Massachusetts

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Yellowlegs by William Southard of Long Island
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $4,500
    Lot 105

    Yellowlegs by William Southard of Long Island

    Est.
    $2,500 - $4,500
  • Root Head Shorebird From Long Island
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 106

    Root Head Shorebird From Long Island

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Root Head Shorebird from Long Island
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 107

    Root Head Shorebird from Long Island

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Long Island plover Decoy
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 108

    Long Island plover Decoy

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • Plover Decoy
    Estimate
    $250 - $750
    Lot 109

    Plover Decoy

    Est.
    $250 - $750
  • Feeding Verity Style Plover by W Kirkpatrick
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 110

    Feeding Verity Style Plover by W Kirkpatrick

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Verity Style Turnstone
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 111

    Verity Style Turnstone

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • Shorebird c1900
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 112

    Shorebird c1900

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Red Breasted Knot
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 113

    Red Breasted Knot

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Lot of 2 Unfinished Plover Decoys
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 114

    Lot of 2 Unfinished Plover Decoys

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Merganser Drake by Willie Ross, ME
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $5,500
    Lot 115

    Merganser Drake by Willie Ross, ME

    Est.
    $3,500 - $5,500
  • American Merganser Drake - Long Island
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $4,500
    Lot 116

    American Merganser Drake - Long Island

    Est.
    $3,500 - $4,500
  • Merganser Hen From East Hampton LI
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 117

    Merganser Hen From East Hampton LI

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Merganser Hen From East Hampton LI
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 118

    Merganser Hen From East Hampton LI

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Swimming Merganser Drake by George Combs Sr.
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 119

    Swimming Merganser Drake by George Combs Sr.

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • Red Breasted Merganser Drake
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 120

    Red Breasted Merganser Drake

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • Merganser From Long Island c1900
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 121

    Merganser From Long Island c1900

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • Merganser from Long Island c1900
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 122

    Merganser from Long Island c1900

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • Pintail Drake (TEH) on the bottom
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 123

    Pintail Drake (TEH) on the bottom

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • Pintail Drake High Head by George Combs Sr.
    Estimate
    $750 - $1,500
    Lot 124

    Pintail Drake High Head by George Combs Sr.

    Est.
    $750 - $1,500
  • Canvasback
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 125

    Canvasback

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Large Canvasback Decoy
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 125A

    Large Canvasback Decoy

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Black Duck with Swivel Head c1900-1925
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 126

    Black Duck with Swivel Head c1900-1925

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • Bowman Decoy
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 127

    Bowman Decoy

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • List of Crowell Miniature Waterfowl
    Estimate
    $250 - $500
    Lot 128

    List of Crowell Miniature Waterfowl

    Est.
    $250 - $500
  • Miniature Hooded Merganser Drake by Crowell
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 128A

    Miniature Hooded Merganser Drake by Crowell

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Miniature Redhead Drake by Crowell
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 128B

    Miniature Redhead Drake by Crowell

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Miniature White Winged Scoter Hen-Crowell
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $4,000
    Lot 129

    Miniature White Winged Scoter Hen-Crowell

    Est.
    $2,500 - $4,000
  • Miniature Surf Scoter Drake - Crowell
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 130

    Miniature Surf Scoter Drake - Crowell

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Miniature Barrows Goldeneye Drake -Crowell
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000
    Lot 131

    Miniature Barrows Goldeneye Drake -Crowell

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
  • Miniature Bufflehead Drake - Crowell
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000
    Lot 132

    Miniature Bufflehead Drake - Crowell

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
  • Miniature Bufflehead Hen - Crowell
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 133

    Miniature Bufflehead Hen - Crowell

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Miniature Widgeon Drake-Crowell
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,400
    Lot 134

    Miniature Widgeon Drake-Crowell

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,400
  • Miniature Widgeon Hen - Crowell
    Estimate
    $1,600 - $2,400
    Lot 135

    Miniature Widgeon Hen - Crowell

    Est.
    $1,600 - $2,400
  • Miniature Green Winged Teal Hen - Crowell
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,400
    Lot 136

    Miniature Green Winged Teal Hen - Crowell

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,400

Auction Description

Summer 2021 Decoys Auction by Decoys Unlimited Inc
Decoys Unlimited, Inc., a nationally recognized full-service company for collectors of American bird decoys, folk art, and related items, is owned by Ted and Judy Harmon. We offer personalized collection advice, auction, and private purchase representation, brokering for sales, and complete appraisal services. Our website has been active since the mid-1990s, and we maintain an extensive computer database of collectors and dealers, their interests and wants. Read more
Decoys Unlimited Inc
West Barnstable, MA 02668
United States

jaharmon61@comcast.net

Phone:+15083622766

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 23.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $50
$500 $100
$2,000 $500
$5,000 $1,000
$50,000 $5,000
$200,000 $10,000
$300,000 $25,000
$400,000 $50,000
$500,000 $100,000

Payments

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Shipping Info

Shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. We will provide local shipper information on request and assist you whenever possible. Shipping can take 3 to 4 weeks. We make every effort to be as timely as possible but cannot guarantee shipping times to be immediate upon payment. Read more

Terms & Conditions

PAYMENT See the conditions of sale below. Payment can be made by check, Money Order, cashiers check, Visa or Master Card. Payment must be made within 14 days of the date of the sale. Address to mail payment is Decoys Unlimited Inc. P. O. Box 206, West Barnstable, MA 02668 ACCEPTED PAYMENT METHODS VisaMasterCardPersonal CheckMoney Order TAXES If you are a MA resident and do not posess a valid MA sales tax exempt number a 5% tax on your purchase will apply. If you have a sales tax exempt number we will need a copy of the certificate faxed or mailed to us. Fax Number is 508-375-6367. Items purchased by buyers living outside MA and having their purchases shipped to their home address are not subject to sales tax. Conditions of Sale PLEASE READ DECOYS UNLIMITED, INC. UNDER THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS WILL OFFER THE PROPERTY LISTED IN THIS CATALOG. All bids whether by floor, absentee, or phone will have a buyer’s premium of 25% added to the auction sale price as part of the total purchase price. GUARANTEE – The Auctioneers have endeavored to correctly describe the property being sold as to attribution, period, and origin. The auctioneers reserve the right to make verbal corrections and provide additional information at the time of sale. We do not guarantee the type of wood or material used in the making of a decoy or carving. Since opinions may differ, as to condition, the auctioneers will be the sole judges in the matter of refunds. All property becomes the responsibility and liability of the buyer at the fall of the hammer. Any lots we might make arrangements for moving or storing are solely at the risk of the buyer and any damage or loss occurring after the fall of the hammer becomes that of the buyer. DURATION OF LIMITED GUARANTEE – Request for a refund for items purchased IN PERSON AT THE GALLERY MUST BE MADE BEFORE THOSE ITEMS LEAVE THE AUCTION SITE. If you are an absentee or phone bidder it is your responsibility to examine the lot immediately upon receipt. On items purchased by absentee bid the guarantee will expire 24 hours from the day of delivery. Therefore all guarantees on items purchased will become null and void 10 calendar days from the date of shipment. IMPORTANT: IF YOUR PAYMENT IS LATE, YOU MAY NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE GUARANTEE. Payment must be postmarked no later than 20 days from the date of purchase. Buyers must inspect the merchandise or have it vetted prior to bidding. Any intention of return must be expressed to the Auctioneers within 24 hours of delivery. The Auctioneers reserve the right to reject any opening bid or bid advance not commensurate with the value of the article being offered. The Auctioneers reserve the right to withdraw any lot at any time prior to the commencement of bidding on the lot. Some of the lots are offered subject to a reserve, which is the confidential minimum price below which such lot will not be sold. The Auctioneers may implement reserves by bidding on behalf of the consigner. The highest bidder acknowledged by the Auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the event of a dispute between bidders, the Auctioneer shall have the sole discretion as to who was the successful bidder or he may re-offer the disputed item at his discretion. Full payment of each purchaser’s account must be received on the day of the sale. Payment must be made by cash, good check, Visa or Mastercard unless other arrangements have been made at least two hours prior to the auction. All bidders will provide their names, residential address and show identification such as a driver’s license prior to bidding. Personal checks will be accepted only if the Auctioneers have received a bank authorization guaranteeing funds or other credit references are provided. The Auctioneers reserve the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check clears the bank, if the Auctioneers regard such action necessary to protect their interests. All shipping and packaging expense shall be borne by the purchaser. If for any reason a purchased lot cannot be delivered in as good condition as at the time of sale or should the lot be lost or stolen prior to delivery, the Auctioneers shall not be liable for any amount in excess of that paid by the purchaser. All purchases are subject to state sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a valid state sales tax exemption certificate and can provide a copy of same for the auctioneer’s records. To obtain such a number, contact the state Retail Sales Tax Division. BIDDING AGENT RESPONSIBILITY- If you are vetting items for a client or registering for someone or if you execute a bid for someone else under your number, you are responsible for the settlement of that account. The bidding agent(s) are also responsible for examining the merchandise for your client regarding the guarantee. TITLE – Title passes to the owner at the drop of the auctioneers hammer. LEGAL DISPUTE – Any legal disputes arising from the auction shall be settled in the court system of the state of Massachusetts I have read and agree to the terms and conditions as stated in the Conditions of Sale. Bidding on any item in this sale indicates acceptance of the above terms. The office will not be open until three business days after the sale to allow for post auction paperwork to be concluded.