We're pleased to offer a nice selection of Decoys from various factories on West Coast Decoys. If you see anything that you'd like additional information on please e-mail me at westcoastdecoys@gmail.com. Feel free to call me at 1 (800) 942-0309. Thanks for looking!
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Mason Co.
Premier Blue-winged Teal |
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Exceedingly rare, highly collectible, hollow-carved, premier grade blue-winged teal drake from the Mason Decoy Company of Detroit, MI, ca. 1905. Thick all original paint with the J. CHAS McCullought brand on the bottom. An absoultely stunning example of Mason's finest carving and painting. As always, additional pictures upon request. |
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Herter's Co.
Mallard Pair |
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Solid cedar mallard pair by the Herter's Company (Waseca, MN) ca. 1940's. Carved in a similar style to the "model perfect" design. Excellent original paint on this rigmate pair measuring approximately 15" in length. Without a doubt, the best I've ever offered by this factory. |
Price: $800
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Wildfowler
Bufflehead Pair |
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Very rare pair of bufflehead attributed to the Old Saybrook factory. These solid pine rigmate examples are in unused condition. The head on the hen is loose. There may be a coat of varnish added at production. Each measures approximately 11" in length. |
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A mint condition, unused pair of hollow pine mallards from the Pt. Pleasant factory and so stamped. Carved and painted by Charles Birdsall. One of the best pair of Pt. Pleasant mallards to come available in recent years. |
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One set of two known pair of all original ringbills from the Quogue factory. Balsa body construction. Measures approximately 13" in length. Rigmate pair branded JEJ. |
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Wildfowler
Blue-winged Teal |
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Superior hollow pine blue-winged teal drake from the Old Saybrook, CT factory, c. 1950. The keel is missing. Otherwise, mint original condition. Measures 11.5" in length. |
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Wildfowler
Blue-winged Teal |
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Early, solid ccedar, Old Saybrook, CT factory Wildfowler blue-winged teal drake, c. 1939. There's a small chip under one side of the bill and there may have been a light coat of varnish applied after production. Measures 12" in length. See the top photo on page 31 of Wildfowler Decoys by Cowan and LaFountain for a similar example. |
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Wildfowler
Jewelry Box Teal |
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Awesome jewelry box green-winged teal drake from the Old Saybrook, CT, Wildfowler factory, c. 1940. Excellent all original paint and condition with slight wear on both sides. Measures just over 12" in length. See page 55 of Wildfowler Decoys by Cowan and LaFountain. |
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Barnegat Bay
Blue-winged Teal |
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Mint pair of blue-winged teal by Rick Brown and the Barnegat Bay Decoy Company of Pt. Pleasant, New Jersey. This great pair are ca. 1980. |
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Wildfowler
Blue-winged Teal |
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Mint condition green-winged teal hen from the Pt. Pleasant, NJ factory of the Wildfowler Decoy Company, c. 1960s and so stamped. See page 95 of Wildfowler Decoys by Cowan and LaFountain for a similar example. |
Price: $200
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Mason Co.
Canvasback Pair |
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Honest, all original pair of premier grade, Seneca Lake style canvasbacks from the Mason Decoy Company (Detroit, MI) ca. 1910. The hen has a split on the left side where it appears the in factory fill has dried. Other than that no significant issues. The drake has a number of shot scares. Both are missing the weights. |
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Mason Co.
Premier Bluebill |
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Excellent and all original hollow carved, premier grade bluebill drake from the Mason Decoy Company (Detroit, MI) ca. 1910. Small body model measuring 14" in length. The bottom weight has been removed and there's an in the making knot on the right side as shown in the picture. Outstanding original paint that appears to be protected by a thin old coat of varnish. |
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Mason Co.
Challenge Broadbill Hen |
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Excellent original paint and condition on this Mason Decoy Company (Detroit, MI), challenge grade broadbill hen ca. 1905. Wide, spatulate bill. Measures 14" in length. The bottom weight is missing. |
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Honest and all original rigmate pair of standard grade, glass-eye model broadbills by the Mason Decoy Co. of Detroit, MI, ca. 1910. Both have the collectible spatulate bills, average wear and missing neck filler. Both have a unique burned in brand in the shape of an arrow on the left sides. |
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Mason Co.
Challenge Bluebill Hen |
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Excellent original paint and condition on this Mason Decoy Company (Detroit, MI), special order, challenge grade bluebill hen ca. 1905. Measures 14" in length. The bottom weight is missing. Beautiful feathering on this example. |
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Mason Co.
Premier Canvasback Pair |
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Honest, all original premier grade canvasback pair from the Mason Decoy Company (Detroit, MI) ca. 1900. Snakey head style (particularly on the hen). The hen is branded "BARTHOLOMAY". Both measure just over 15" in length. The hen retains the bottom weight. The drake is missing the bottom weight. |
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Mason Co.
Challenge Broadbill Drake |
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Excellent original paint and condition on this Mason Decoy Company (Detroit, MI), early challenge grade broadbill drake ca. 1900. Wide, spatulate bill. Measures just over 14" in length. There is some in use wear. Neck filler appears to be replaced. There may be some paint strengthening on the left side of the face. |
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A few areas of light scuffing on the original paint brant by Rick Brown and the Barnegat Bay Decoy Company of Pt. Pleasant, New Jersey. This great example is ca. 1980. |
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Wildfowler Co.
Canvasback Pair |
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Hollow pine rigmate canvasback pair from the Wildfowler Decoy Company of Old Saybrook, CT ca. 1940s-50s. These wonderful examples are in unrigged and unused condition. Each measures approximately 14.5" in length. |
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Wildfowler Co.
Bluebill Pair |
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A stone mint balsa model rigmate bluebill pair from the Wildfowler Decoy Company of Old Saybrook, CT ca. 1940s-50s. Nice factory stamp on both. These wonderful examples are in unrigged and unused condition. Each measures approximately 13.5" in length. |
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Wildfowler Co.
Wigeon Drake |
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A stone mint hollow pine superior model wigeon drake from the Wildfowler Decoy Company of Old Saybrook, CT c. 1940s. This wonderful example is in unrigged and unused condition. By far the nicest Wildfowler wigeon I've ever offered. Measures approximately 13" in length. See page 36 of Wildfowler Decoys by Cowan and LaFountain for a similar example. |
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Wildfowler Co.
Mallard Drake |
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A nearly mint balsa model mallard drake from the Wildfowler Decoy Company of Old Saybrook, CT ca. 1940s-50s. This wonderful example is in unrigged and unused condition. By far the nicest Wildfowler mallard I've ever offered. Measures approximately 14.5" in length. Inletted head model. There is some paint loss at the neck seam on the right side and a couple of small dents in the back. Other than that, this one is mint. |
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Wildfowler Co.
Black Duck Trio |
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Three rigmate, unrigged and unused balsa model black ducks from the Old Saybrook, CT factory of the Wildfowler Decoy Company, c. 1940s. Three different head postures create a compelling display. Light wear on the edges. Other than that, these are nearly mint. |
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Wildfowler Co.
Bluebill Drake |
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Just a few scuff marks on this nearly mint, unused, balsa body, bluebill drake from the Point Pleasant factory of the Wildfowler Deoy Company. Measures approximately 14.5" in length. |
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Wildfowler Co.
Wigeon Drake |
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Mint wigeon drake from the Bohemia, NY factory of the wildfowler decoy company. Measures 14" in length. |
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Wildfowler Co.
Pintail Drake |
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Hollow pine pintail drake from the Old Saybrook, CT factory of the wildfowler decoy company. The head, neck and chest appear to have a later second coat of paint. The body and underside are good and original. Measures 17" in length. |
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Wildfowler Co.
Mallard Pair |
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Beautiful solid pine mallard pair from the wildfowler decoy company of Pt. Pleasant, NJ. The bottom of both reads "Made by Wildfowler Decoys Charles R. Birdsall Owner". The bottom of the hen indicates it was painted by B Dunnigan. Each measures approximately 14.5" in length. |
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Wildfowler Co.
Shovelor Pair |
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Mint Northern Shovelor pair by Charles Birdsall (Wildfowler Decoy Company, Pt. Pleasant, NJ). Each is signed and dated 1972. Each measures approximately 14.5" in length. "W.Keim" signed under the bills. |
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Wildfowler Co.
Sleeping Mallard |
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Rare sleeping mallard drake from the Old Saybrook, CT factory of the wildfowler decoy company. Constructed of balsa for the body and pine head. The keel has been removed. This example is in exquisite working repaint by a very talented hand unknown to me. Measures 14" in length. |
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Wildfowler Co.
Teal Drake |
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Mint condition, solid pine green-winged teal drake from the Wildfowler Decoy Company of Pt. Pleasant, NJ. Measures just under 12" in length. |
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Hays Company
Mallard Pair |
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Excellent, dry original paint on Superior grade rig mate mallard pair from the J.M. Hays Wood Products Company of Jeffereson City, Missouri (1921-1925). Age split on the right side of the drakes head. |
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Scott Company
Pintail Drake |
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Really nice paint on this pintail drake from the Scott Cork Decoy Co. of Oakland, CA, ca. 1930s. This is the round bottom model with plastic bill and black glass eyes. This lightly used example retains a good ink stamp on the bottom. See pages 302-317 of Wildfowl Decoys of California by Michael Miller for additional information on the prolific California decoy company. |
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A very rare green-winged teal drake from the Scott Cork Decoy Company of Oakland, CA, ca. 1920s. Early wooden bill model. Paint is good and all original. The ink stamp on the bottom is still visible. There is a tear to the canvas on the right side and back of the neck as pictured. |
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Scott Company
Teal Drakes |
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Two rare green-winged teal drakes from the Scott Cork Decoy Company of Oakland, CA, ca. 1920s. Rare, early wooden bill models. Original paint with a thin over coat of varnish. The head on the drake pictured in the front was torn and reattached. |
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A very rare green-winged teal drake from the Scott Cork Decoy Company of Oakland, CA, ca. 1920s. Early wooden bill model. Paint is good and all original. The ink stamp on the bottom is still partially visible. No tears or holes on this excellent example. |
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Scott Company
Pintail Drake |
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Good original paint on this cork body Scott Company (Oakland, CA) pintail drake, ca. 1930s. |
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Good original paint on this Wm. E. Pratt Mfg. Company (Joliet & Chicago, IL), ca. 1920s. There are painted blue speculums that don't show well in the photo. There appears to ne an old tail chip that is either from the factory or paint was matched at a later date. |
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Wildfowler Co.
Canvasbacks |
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Oversized canvasback pair from the Wildfowler Decoy Company of Old Saybrook, CT. Balsa bodies. The hen retains the factory stamp. Keels removed. One eye on the hen is missing. Paint is excellent and original. |
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Evans Company
Mallard Drake |
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Excellent and all original Mammoth mallard drake from the Evans Decoy Company (Ladysmith, WI), ca. 1920s-30s. Stamped on the bottom "Gordon Bent Co" (early WI sporting goods supplier). Measures 18" in length. |
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Victor Animal Trap
Wigeon Drake |
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This is the only wigeon from the Victor Animal Trap Company (Pascagoula, MS) I've ever offered. Solid carved and circa late 30's to 40's. Paint appears moderately worn but all original. The head is loose. Measures 14.5" in length. |
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Tuveson Co.
Pintail Drake |
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Rare cork on board model pintail drake from the Tuveson Mfg. Co. of St. James, MN, ca. 1920s-30s. Paint appears good and original. Measures 14.5" in length. |
Price: $95
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Unknown Factory
Green-winged Teal Hen |
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Excellent and all original green-winged teal hen from a factory unknown to me. This could be Dodge or Hays Company. There is some paint wear around the right eye. There may be an old coat of varnish applied. This is a very unique and early decoy in a rare species. |
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Nice solid carved canvasback drake by the Dodge Decoy Company (Detroit, MI), ca. 1880s. Paint is mostly good and original. There has been a small amount of paint stregthening on the tail area as well as neck filler repair by Larry Rucker. |
Price: $295
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Excellent and all original hollow carved, premier grade, redhead drake from the Mason Decoy Company (Detroit, MI), ca. 1900. Hard to find in this condition. |
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Rare goldeneye hen from the Dodge Company of Detroit, MI, ca. 1880. Paint is worn but mostly original. The only repaint appears to be the white bars on the speculums. I suspect the eyes are replaced. Measures 13 3/4" in length. |
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Mason Co.
Premier Bluebill |
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Excellent professionally restored paint on this small bodied Mason Decoy Company (Detroit, MI) premier grade bluebill drake, ca. 1900. Paint restored by Charles Beck of Fergus Falls, MN. Branded W.A. KEMBLE on the bottom. Measures 14" in length. |
Price: $400
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Downeast Sportcraft
Black Duck |
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Good all original paint on this hollow carved black duck by the Downeast Sportcraft Company of Freeport, Maine (1946-1950). See pages 120-121 of North American Factory Decoys by Kenneth Trayer. Measures 18 1/2" in length. Nice shelf appeal on this relatively uncommon factory black duck in swimming posture. |
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Wildfowler
Tip-up Pintail |
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All original, balsa, tip-up pintail hen from the Quogue wildfowler factory circa 1960s. Some light wear to the wing and tail tips. Stamped twice on the bottom with the Quogue stamp. Measures 7.5" in length. |
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Mason Co.
Canvasback Pair |
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Honest, all original pair of premier grade, Seneca Lake style canvasbacks from the Mason Decoy Company (Detroit, MI) ca. 1910. The hen has a tight neck crack, and age crack on the left side. She is branded twice "ILB". The drake has a check at the base of the neck and shot mark. He is branded "DWH". Both are missing the weights. Nice price on an honest Mason premier pair. |
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Rare pair of glass-eye model blue-winged teal from the Mason Decoy Company. Paint is good and mostly original. There appears to be a few areas of paint strengthening on both as well as neck filler replacement. The drake measures 12" and the hen is 11.5". Nicely matched pair of rare Masons. |
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Stylish and early (c. 1900) challenge grade mallard hen from the Mason Decoy Company. Paint is worn but mostly original. The white on the tail and speculums appears to have been strengthened at some point. Measures 16" in length. |
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