ONLINE AUCTION | September. 13 12:00pm - September. 23 12:00pm

DUCK DECOYS, VINTAGE TOYS & MORE

Buyer's Premium: 

22% (2% discount for payments by cash or debit only - no discount for credit card or e-Transfer payments)

Featuring a selection of carved duck decoys including signed examples by Charles Buchanan, Donald W. Morley, Jess Baker, Ralph Malpage, etc.; folk art geese, vintage toys, games & other unique collectibles.

A sincere effort has been made to catalogue or photograph any major flaws; however, everything must be offered "as is".  Viewing in person is strongly recommended and condition reports for any lot in this auction are available by telephone or email.  

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3001

EDWIN CARD SKILLINGS DECOY

A vintage carved wood duck decoy by Edwin Card Skillings, Montreal, made circa 1922-1938, length 36.8cm (14 1/2in); Note: Skillings was a boat builder during WWI who hunted in the Mont Laurier area

Current Bid: $50
3002

SHIP MODEL

A vintage handmade ship model of fine detail, height 70.5cm (27 3/4in), length 63.5cm (25in)

Current Bid: $40
3003

TWO JESS BAKER DECOYS

Both with notes used on the Bay of Quinte in the Rig of Chas Kent, Consecon, Ontario, length for each 34.3cm (13 1/2in)

Current Bid: $65
3004

TWO CAST IRON TOYS

Painted cast iron carriage and fire engine pulled by two horses with riders, lengths 22.2cm (8 3/4in) and 29.2cm (11 1/2in)

Current Bid: $20
3005

LARGE CARVED DECOY

Signed to the base for W. Tracey and dated (19)78, length 52.1cm (20 1/2in) - slight imperfection to right side of neck

Current Bid: $85
3006

ANTIQUE RAILWAY LOCK

Signed CNR railway lock with working key, height excluding chain 9.5cm (3 3/4in)

Current Bid: $25
3007

ONTARIO DUCK DECOY

Identified from Cornwall, Ontario, length 40.6cm (16in)

Current Bid: $44
3008

TIN TOYS

A vintage wind-up Kovap Zetor tractor toy with wagon and vintage tin lithographed "roosters pecking at bowl" hand squeezed toy

Current Bid: $25
3009

TWO CANADA GOOSE DECOYS

Both large vintage carved examples likely from Quebec, 48.3cm (19in) and 41.9cm (16 1/2in)

Current Bid: $86
3010

LEROY OLSON LITHOGRAPH

A vintage 1967 Artko lithograph print in colours depicting three owls, frame dimensions 93.3 x 74.3cm (36 3/4 x 29 1/4in) - glass imperfection center of frame noted, condition report available

Current Bid: $130
3011

CANADIAN TIRE DIE-CAST MODELS

6 die-cast car models new in packaging

Current Bid: $18
3012

P.P. CEECARELL DECOY

Signed to the base and dated 1967, length 41.9cm (16 1/2in)

Current Bid: $25
3013

DINKY TOYS

A selection of vintage Dinky Toys including two Bat Mobiles, Jaguar Type D, Packard and others

Current Bid: $40
3014

TWO DUCK DECOYS

Carved by Cecil John of Port Hope circa 1945-1950, and Xzavier (Zan) Ruest of Cornwall, lengths 38.1cm (15in) and 39.4cm (15 1/2in)

Current Bid: $100
3015

THREE ACTION FIGURES

Found new in packaging including Eugene Tackleberry (Police Academy), The Riddler (DC Comics Super Heroes) and Pruneface (Dick Tracy)

Current Bid: $20
3016

LARGE DECOY

Hand-painted and carved in the form of a Canada Goose, height 37.5cm (14 3/4in), length 50.8cm (20in)

Current Bid: $32
3017

1962 OIL PAINTING

An attractive mid-century style abstract landscape signed "Clayton" and dated (1962) lower left, oil on board, 55.9 x 30.5cm (22 x 12in) - inscribed by the previous owners verso

Current Bid: $20
3018

THREE DECOYS

Three vintage carved decoys including two stringed examples (jerk rigged), one signed by Ralph Bickerton of Gilford, Ontario, lengths approximately 35.6cm to 38.1cm (14in to 15in)

Current Bid: $75
3019

BRUCE LEE SCULPTURE

A tall (3ft. high) sculpture of Bruce Lee from the hit film "Enter the Dragon" - repair to right arm noted

Current Bid: $45
3020

THREE DECOYS

Three vintage carved goldeneyes, lengths approximately 35.6cm to 38.1cm (14in to 15in)

Current Bid: $85
3021

ATARI GAME CONSOLE

A modern version (2012) made after the 1970's classic with two game controllers

Current Bid: $20
3022

TWO DECOYS

Two carved drakes, length for each 35.6cm (14in)

Current Bid: $34
3023

FOUR DIE-CAST CAR MODELS

All appear to be in near mint condition with original boxes, the Rolls Royce with a few missing pieces

Current Bid: $77
3024

DUCK DECOYS

Four vintage carved examples, lengths 33cm to 38.1cm (13in to 15in)

Current Bid: $130
3025

ELIZABETH W. FRASER DRAWING

A well-executed graphite drawing on paper of a horse, signed and dated 1985, sight 21.6 x 27.9cm (8 1/2 x 11in)

Current Bid: $15
3026

THREE DECOYS

Vintage hand carved examples with jerk rigs, lengths 35.6cm to 41.9cm (14in to 16 1/2in)

Current Bid: $135
3027

NHL TIMELESS LEGENDS FIGURES

Nine Starting Lineup Timeless Legends action figurines new in packaging

Current Bid: $15
3028

THREE DECOYS

Three vintage carved working decoys, lengths approximately 33cm to 38.1cm (13in to 15in)

Current Bid: $140
3029

TWO TRUCK TOYS

A Tonka battery-operated fire truck and Pioneer transport truck toy model

Current Bid: $20
3030

LARGE DECOY

A vintage carved duck decoy, length 53.3cm (21in)

Current Bid: $65
3031

FOUR DIE-CAST MODELS

Found new in packaging including a 1932 Roadster Street Rod, 1956 Thunderbird, New York Police Department and Harley Davidson F-150 Pickup limited edition

Current Bid: $36
3032

TWO DECOYS

Vintage hand carved and painted goldeneyes, lengths 30.5cm (12in) and 35.6cm (14in)

Current Bid: $95
3033

RISK ONYX EDITION BOARD GAME

Risk - The Game of Strategic Conquest, found in original box

Current Bid: $40
3034

RALPH MALPAGE, LONDON, ONTARIO DECOY

A vintage hand-painted and carved example by Ralph Malpage of London, signed to the bottom and dated October (19)86, length 36.8cm (14 1/2in)

Current Bid: $45
3035

WADE TEA NURSERY RHYME FIGURINES

Six trays identified as a complete set of Wade Tea Nursery Rhyme figurines including the Gingerbread Man

Current Bid: $70
3036

FOUR DECOYS

Vintage hand carved working decoys, lengths 33cm to 38.1cm (13in to 15in)

Current Bid: $75
3037

HOT WHEELS

A large selection of Hot Wheels toys - unopened, new in packaging

Current Bid: $50
3038

MATCHBOX TOYS

A selection of Matchbox toys new in packaging

Current Bid: $45
3039

NINTENDO WII, WII FIT & GUITAR HERO

All found in original boxes - a Nintendo Wii, Wii Fit and Guitar Hero Live, together with extra Wii games

Current Bid: $96
3040

SELECTION OF DUCK DECOYS

6 vintage carved examples, lengths approximately 30.5cm to 38.1cm (12in to 15in)

Current Bid: $106
3041

BOARD GAMES

Zathura, Deadly Vacation, Panic Station, Rami-O, Blokus, TriBond, You Might be a Redneck... and Go Bleep Yourself - all in original boxes, some unopened

Current Bid: $15
3042

RALPH BICKERTON DECOY

Signed to the base and noted from Gilford, Ontario, length 31.8cm (12 1/2in)

Current Bid: $40
3043

101 DALMATIANS

A large selection of toys from the classic Disney movie

Current Bid: $15
3044

SPREAD OF FIVE DECOYS

A set of five carved examples with jerk rigs, length for each approximately 34.3cm (13 1/2in)

Current Bid: $100
3045

PAIR ANTIQUE PORTRAITS

Antique photographic portrait prints displayed in oak frames measuring 83.8 x 72.4cm (33 x 28 1/2in) each

Current Bid: $36
3046

SELECTION OF DUCK DECOYS

6 vintage carved and hand-painted examples, lengths approximately 33cm x 45.7cm (13in to 18in)

Current Bid: $160
3047

1994 STARTING LINEUP NHL FIGURES

11 NHL figures found new in packaging

Current Bid: $15
3048

DONALD W. MORLEY DECOY

Inscribed to bottom "1st Place, International Hunting Decoy Contest, July 21, 1979, Clayton N.Y." and signed, beautifully carved and hand-painted, length 50.8cm (20in)

Current Bid: $165
3049

DONALD W. MORLEY DECOY

Inscribed to bottom "1st Place, International Hunting Decoy Contest, July 21, 1979, Clayton N.Y." and signed, beautifully carved and hand-painted, length 40.6cm (16in)

Current Bid: $100
3050

L. LUNMAN DECOY

Signed to the base and inscribed "Brockville", length 40.6cm (16in)

Current Bid: $30
3051

VINTAGE MCDONALD'S TOYS

A large selection of McDonald's toys from the early 1990's and later, in original packages unopened

Current Bid: $20
3052

PAIR CHARLES BUCHANAN DECOYS

Pair hand carved and painted decoys by Charles Buchanan, North Augusta, Ontario, lengths 38.1cm (15in) and 45.7cm (18in)

Current Bid: $135
3053

JUDY PHILLIPS PASTEL DRAWING

"Portrait of a Horse", signed lower left, pastel on paper, frame size 63.5 x 58.4cm (25 x 23in)

Current Bid: $50
3054

THREE SIGNED DECOYS

Three carved duck decoys by Richard Ledford, W. Tracey and D. Chantler, lengths 30.5cm to 33cm (12in to 13in)

Current Bid: $145
3055

NHL CARD SETS

Found in original unopened packaging two sets of NHL Pro Set (32 packs of 15 cards each), plus The Original 6 Premium Hockey Card Series

Current Bid: $85
3056

SELECTION OF DUCK DECOYS

Six vintage hand carved examples, length for each approximately 33cm (13in)

Current Bid: $185
3057

VINTAGE BASEBALL COLLECTIBLES

Toronto Blue Jays 1992 magazine, Hostess cards for the Jays and Montreal Expos, Roger Clemens Wheaties Box and unopened packages of cards

Current Bid: $20
3058

DUCK DECOY

A fine hand carved and painted example, length 45.7cm (18in)

Current Bid: $105
3059

COLLECTOR CARDS & POGS

A large assortment of vintage collector cards (Batman, Alf, G.I. Joe, Michael Jackson, etc.) and assorted pogs

Current Bid: $25
3060

TWO DONALD W. MORLEY DECOYS

Two carved decoys by Donald W. Morley, lengths approximately 25.4cm (10in) and 38.1cm (15in)

Current Bid: $90
3061

FOUR DIE-CAST CAR MODELS

Including two Ford Model T's, Cadillac and Mercedes 500K all with original boxes

Current Bid: $90
3062

PAIR CHARLES BUCHANAN DECOYS

Pair signed carved and hand-painted examples, length for each 38.1cm (15in)

Current Bid: $158
3063

MAD MAGAZINE, ETC.

A selection of assorted vintage MAD Magazines circa 1980's to 1990's, Archie comics, Richie Rich, etc.

Current Bid: $120
3064

VINTAGE DUCK DECOYS

A nice assortment of 6 carved and hand-painted decoys, lengths 30.5cm to 38.1cm (12in to 15in)

Current Bid: $150
3065

RARE WWI VOLUME

"The 42nd Battalion, C.E.F., Royal Highlanders of Canada In The Great War" by Lieut.-Colonel C. Beresford Topp, published Gazette Printing Co.

Current Bid: $160
3066

THREE DECOYS

Nice vintage examples, lengths 40.6cm to 45.7cm (16in to 18in)

Current Bid: $110
3067

FIVE ACTION FIGURES

Found new in packaging including Jeff Gordon and Ward Burton (Winners Circle), Don Mattingly (Starting Lineup), Mario Lemieux and Grant Fuhr
(Headliners NHL toys)

Current Bid: $15
3068

FOUR DECOYS

Vintage hand-painted examples, one with noticeable wear to neck - lengths 35.6cm to 43.2cm (14in to 17in)

Current Bid: $90
3069

1963 WATERCOLOUR

Signed and dated (19)63 upper right depicting six ghostly figures in gray, watercolour on paper, frame size 37.5 x 74.3cm (14 3/4 x 29 1/4in) - note the sheet is sitting slightly loose in frame

Current Bid: $10
3070

SELECTION OF DECOYS

5 vintage examples in varying condition, 33cm to 48.3cm (13in to 19in)

Current Bid: $95
3071

THREE CAST IRON TOYS

Two horse and carriage toys (Fresh Milk and Ice), and a railway trolley, lengths approximately 19.1cm to 20.3cm (7 1/2in to 8in)

Current Bid: $21
3072

ASSORTED DUCK DECOYS

8 vintage carved and hand-painted examples, lengths 27.9cm to 38.1cm (11in to 15in)

Current Bid: $276
3073

DINKY TOYS, COIN BANK, ETC.

Dinky military transport and Massey-Harris tractor, Matchbox car transporter, vintage Banthrico, Chicago coin bank and automotive lighter

Current Bid: $125
3074

PAIR CHARLES BUCHANAN DECOYS

Pair signed examples by Charles Buchanan, North Augusta, Ontario, lengths 26.7cm (10 1/2in) and 27.9cm (11in)

Current Bid: $210
3075

MAP OF SCANDINAVIA

Titled in upper left cartouche "A New Map of Ancient Scandinavia...

Current Bid: $15
3076

FOLK ART SCULPTURES

Three primitive carved burnt wood sculptures in the form of ducks, height for each approximately 39.4cm (15 1/2in)

Current Bid: $61
3077

BASEBALL COLLECTIBLES

11 baseballs mostly new in packaging and September 17th, 1990 Toronto vs. New York Yankees ticket from the Skydome, 1989 Jose Canseco print

Current Bid: $26
3078

TWO SILHOUETTE DECOYS

Both vintage examples with stenciled design and jerk rigs, length for each 43.8cm (17 1/4in)

Current Bid: $45
3079

GIL TAYLOR PRINTS

Pair signed 1967 prints by Gil Taylor, housed in matching 41.9 x 62.9cm (16 1/2 x 24 3/4in) frames

Current Bid: $15
3080

THREE SIGNED DECOYS

Fine carved examples by Donald W. Morley, W. Tracey and J.S. Carnwith, 25.4cm to 30.5cm (10in to 12in)

Current Bid: $234
3081

VINTAGE MCDONALD'S TOYS

A large selection in three trays, unopened in original packaging

Current Bid: $20
3082

FOUR DECOYS

Four vintage carved duck decoys, one inscribed 'found near Beverly Lake (Ontario)', lengths 38.1cm to 48.3cm (15in to 19in)

Current Bid: $86
3083

JACK LONDON FILM POSTER

"Jack London's Klondike Fever" 1979 movie poster in plastic sleeve, 99.1 x 64.8cm (39 x 25 1/2in)

Starting Bid: $10
3084

FOLK ART GEESE CARVINGS

A collection of primitive hand-painted wood geese garden decor, largest example approximately 83.8cm (33in) high

Current Bid: $55
3085

DOLLS INCLUDING BARBIE

Barbies "Pool Party" with original box, porcelain doll in box, assorted dolls in tray

Current Bid: $41
3086

WADE RED ROSE & TETLEY TEA COLLECTIBLES

Assorted Wade tea figurines, Tetley Tea folk houses in box, Red Rose tea figurines and tin

Current Bid: $27
3087

HOT WHEELS

Including toys new in packaging, Hot Wheels 100 car case and Hot Wheels Super Rally case

Current Bid: $26
3088

COLLECTOR CARDS INCL. STAR WARS & STAR TREK

Several sleeves of Star Wars CCG cards, assorted Star Trek and New Kids on the Block

Starting Bid: $10
3089

VINTAGE TOYS

California Raisons, Toucan Sam dexterity game, toy soldiers, Juggernaut, etc.

Current Bid: $25
3090

VINYL RECORDS

47 records including Lionel Ritchie, The Beach Boys, Neil Diamond, Kenny Rogers, etc.

Current Bid: $30
3091

COMPLETE STARGATE SG1 DVD SET

Seasons 1-10 of Stargate SG1, together with Stargate The Ark of Truth and Stargate Continuum

Current Bid: $21
3092

MODEL TRAINS

HO scale train engines, rolling stock and track including Canadian Pacific

Current Bid: $30
3093

MINIATURE STANLEY CUPS

A collection of miniature NHL Stanley Cups displayed in a pine wall rack measuring 80.6 x 30.5cm (31 3/4 x 12in)

Current Bid: $25
3094

DINKY TOYS, ETC.

Large assortment of vintage Dinky toys, Corgi, Matchbox, etc.

Current Bid: $42
3095

VIDEO GAMES

Large assortment of PS2, PS3, Wii and XBOX 360 games

Current Bid: $41
3096

WILDLIFE ARTWORK

A signed watercolour by Anne Rich and three framed wildlife prints by artists Terrance Andrews and Don Li-Leger

Current Bid: $85
3097

TOYS & GAMES

Vintage board games (Bingo and Spingo), The Beatles Yellow Submarine puzzle, Pokemon, toys new in packaging, etc.

Current Bid: $31
3098

VINTAGE MCDONALD'S TOYS

An incredible selection of McDonald's toys new in packaging including a full set from Toy Story

Current Bid: $34
3099

ARTWORK

An interesting grouping of artwork including three Gilbert W. Taylor canvas prints, black and white panoramic photo, Benjamin Chee Chee print, etc.

Current Bid: $10
3100

VINTAGE TOYS & COLLECTIBLES

A huge selection including Coca-Cola and other toys in original packaging, TY Bears, magazines and comics, collectibles and more

Current Bid: $31
3101

WALT DISNEY GLASSES, ETC.

9 Walt Disney Collector Series glasses in original boxes, 5 Mickey Mouse glasses, Disney Babies set in box

Current Bid: $31
3102

EXTENSIVE TRAIN SET

A large selection of HO Scale engines and rolling stock, together with several boxes of layout accessories (track, buildings, etc.)

Current Bid: $82
3103

CN & CPR RAILWAY ITEMS

Tray lot of vintage railway collectibles including C.P.R. insulator

Starting Bid: $10
3104

TWO CHARLES BUCHANAN DECOYS

Both signed to the bases, length for each approximately 31.8cm (12 1/2in)

Current Bid: $210
3105

VINTAGE CARVED DECOY

Length 40.6cm (16in) - eyes missing

Current Bid: $655
3106

FOUR CHARLES BUCHANAN DECOYS

All signed to the bottoms, lengths 27.9cm to 35.6cm (11in to 14in)

Current Bid: $275
3107

THREE SIGNED DECOYS

Vintage carved examples by R.T. Bloom, Armand L. Anglais and Michael Misinchuk

Current Bid: $170
3108

TWO DECOYS BY CHARLES BUCHANAN

Both signed to the bases, lengths 39.4cm (15 1/2in) and 44.5cm (17 1/2in)

Current Bid: $350