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About Illinois River Decoys
Decoys from our Central Flyway tend to be hollow-carved with the most elaborate paint patterns seen on any area’s production.



White-Sided Mallard Drake Decoy
G. Bert Graves, Peoria, IL, Ca. 1930

Hollow in exceptionally strong original condition. No restoration. Retains original signed Graves' lead strip weight. From the Puckaway Gun Glub, Wisconsin. Ex. Ron Adamson collection.

17" long.

     
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$14,500
ITEM #16367

Exceptionally Stylish Crow Decoy
Charles Perdew, Henry, IL, Ca. 1930's

Head is turned over 90 degrees to the left. Two-color with flocked body and shiny beak. No cracks. Essentially mint. The best example of this vintage I have seen!

12" long.

     
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SOLD

ITEM #16294

Mallard Hen Decoy
Charles Perdew, Henry, IL, Ca. 1937

Hollow with spectacular original paint by Edna Perdew. Similar in style to Perdew's "Weeks" rig green-winged teal. From the Lord rig of St. Louis. A few dings from use. Original Perdew weight.

16 1/2" long.

     
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$15,500
ITEM #16265

RARE Wigeon Drake and Hen Decoy Pair
George Kessler, Pekin, IL, Ca. 1930's

Untouched hollow rigmates with their original strip weights made for E. C. Burnham. Excellent original condition. Hairline shrinkage crack in hen's head. Working wigeon decoys are exceptionally rare!



     
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$16,500
ITEM #16153

Mallard Drake Decoy
G. Bert Graves, Peoria, IL, Ca. 1935

Hollow, exceptionally stylish carving in excellent original paint. Bold feather combing. Original Graves' strip weight. Slight wear along the left body seam.

17 1/2" long.

     
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$5,800
ITEM #16054

Mallard Hen Sleeper Decoy
Robert Elliston, Bureau, IL, Ca. 1890

Hollow fat-bodied example in dry original condition with minor flaking on the speculums. Original signed Elliston strip weight. Small professional repair to a bill chip. Exceptionally rare, classic decoy.

14" long.

     
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$48,000
ITEM #15956



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