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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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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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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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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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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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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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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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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Very rare, solid carved canvasback hen from the Tule Lake Decoy Company of Sacramento, CA, ca. 1920's. Paint has been expertly applied by the talented, late Don Brewer (Eureka, CA). Measures 15" in length. |
Price: $325
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Scott Company
Canada Goose |
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Excellent and all original kapok stuffed canvas Canada goose from the Scott Cork Decoy Company of Oakland, CA ca. 1940s. See page 307 of California Decoys for a similar example. |
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Scott Company
White-Fronted Goose |
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Excellent and all original kapok stuffed canvas white-fronted goose from the Scott Cork Decoy Company of Oakland, CA ca. 1940s. Very rare species for the maker. See page 308 of California Decoys. |
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Flap-O-Matic
Paper Mache Mallard |
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Very rare and excellent condition paper mache model mallard drake from the Flap-O-Matic Company (Chicago, IL) ca. 1950s. A bit of wear to the top of the tail. Otherwise excellent and original. See page 152 of North American Factory Decoys by Ken Trayer. Unique conversation piece for the dispaly shelf. |
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Tule Lake Co.
Mallard Drake |
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This exact decoy is pictured on page 554 of Wildfowl Decoys of California. Michael Miller attributes this decoy to the Wilber Brothers Company (Sacramento, CA), ca. 1920s. Miller indicates this decoy to be in original paint. I am of the opinion that this is a Tule Lake Company decoy and exelent professional paint restoration. |
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Tule Lake Co.
Mallard Drake |
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Hollow carved mallard drake from the Tule Lake Decoy Company (Sacramento, CA) ca. 1920s. Paint is mostly good and original. There are a few areas of old in use repaint. |
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Tule Lake Co.
Mallard Pair |
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Hollow carved mallard pair from the Tule Lake Decoy Company (Sacramento, CA), ca. 1920s. Paint is good and original on the drake and the body of the hen. The hens head appears to have an old overpaint. |
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A very rare green-winged teal pair from the Scott Cork Decoy Company of Oakland, CA, ca. 1920s. Early wooden bill model. Paint is good and all original. Slight damage to the sides of the drake and a thin overpaint to the front. The hen is excellent and original. A very rare pair from this early CA factory at a steal. |
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Scott Company
Green-winged Teal Drake |
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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. |
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Mason Co.
Canvasback Pair |
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Good, all original pair of premier grade, Seneca Lake style canvasbacks from the Mason Decoy Company (Detroit, MI) ca. 1910. Wonderful feathering on the hen. A coat of old varnish on both has protected the original paint. |
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Gundelfinger Co
Bluebill Pair |
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Good all original paint on this nicely matched pair of superior model bluebills from the Gundelfinger Wood Products Co. of Jefferson City, MO, ca. 1920. |
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Gundelfinger Co
Mallard Pair |
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Good all original paint on this rigmate pair of superior model mallards from the Gundelfinger Wood Products Co. of Jefferson City, MO, ca. 1920. |
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Scott Company
Mallard Pair |
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Excellent original paint on this cork body with stuffed canvas head mallard pair from the Scott Cork Decoy Company of Oakland, CA, ca. 1930s. The keel has been removed from both. |
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Scott Company
Mallard Pair |
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All original paint on this stuffed canvas mallard pair from the Scott Cork Decoy Company (Oakland, CA) ca. 1930s. |
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Scott Company
Pintail Pair |
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All original paint on this nice cork body pintail pair from the Scott Cork Decoy Company (Oakland, CA) ca. 1930s. |
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Solid carved canvasback drake from the Evans Decoy Company (Ladysmith, WI), ca. 1920s. Mammoth model with a good ink stamp on the bottom, a mix of what appears to be original and old in use repaint as well as some potential shellac. Measures 17.5" in length. |
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Evans Company
Mallard Drake |
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Paint appears to be mostly old in-use repaint on this mallard drake from the Evans Decoy Company of Ladysmith, WI, ca. 1930. Evans stamp ledgable on the bottom. |
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Gundelfinger
Blue-winged Teal |
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Hollow carved, Grand Prix model blue-winged teal drake from the Gundelfinger Wood Products Company of St. Louis, Missouri ca. 1920s. A very rare decoy in excellent and all original paint and condition. Measures 13" in length. |
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Scott Company
Pintail Pair |
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Canvas over cork pintail pair from the Scott Cork Decoy Company of Oakland, CA ca. 1920s. Flat bottom and plastic bill model. Original paint. Both are missing their weights. The drake is missing a left eye. The hen has some bill damage. |
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Standard grade, glass-eye model bluebill hen from the Mason Decoy Company (Detroit, MI), ca. 1910. Paint is worn but original. Age split down the back. |
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Excellent and all original kapok stuffed canvas Canada goose from the Scott Cork Decoy Company of Oakland, CA ca. 1940s. See page 307 of Wildfowl Decoys of California. Very rare model in reaching posture. |
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Mason Co.
Canvasback Drake |
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A great example of a standard grade, glass-eye model canvasback drake from the Mason Decoy Company (Detroit, MI) ca. 1910. The entire surface black lights as original paint. However, in the hand, I suspect there to be some old paint strengthening to portions of the black areas, particularly on the chest and head. Excellent patina. Measures just over 15" in length. |
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Nicely matched pair of glass-eye model redheads from the Mason Decoy Company (Detroit, MI) ca. 1900. The drake is all original. The hen has had paint strengthening on the bill, to the white on the left side as well as a small area on the back and neck filler repair. Great examples. |
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