TWO ANTIQUE WOODEN FISH DECOYS.

TWO ANTIQUE WOODEN FISH DECOYS. Handmade decoys made of wood and tin, unlike many fish decoys on the market today there are genuine original artifacts made probably in the Great Lakes region or up in New York for the purpose of fishing through the ice during the winter time. Suspended on a string through a hole in the ice these were wiggled around to attract the attention of the larger fish, which when drawn near would be speared from the fishermen above. One depicts what appears to be perhaps a small salmon, the other painted a reddish-brown and white. Each retains their original lead weight on the underside. SIZE: Red & white example is approx. 5-3/4″, two of the metal fins missing and overall soiled. The second is approx. 5-1/2″, chip on tail with paint scratches and losses. 4-55059 (250-450)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	786H.	$115.00	TWO ANTIQUE WOODEN FISH DECOYS. Handmade decoys made of wood and tin, unlike many fish decoys on the market today there are genuine original artifacts made probably in the Great Lakes region or up in New York for the purpose of fishing through the ice during the winter time. Suspended on a string through a hole in the ice these were wiggled around to attract the attention of the larger fish, which when drawn near would be speared from the fishermen above. One depicts what appears to be perhaps a small salmon, the other painted a reddish-brown and white. Each retains their original lead weight on the underside. SIZE: Red & white example is approx. 5-3/4″, two of the metal fins missing and overall soiled. The second is approx. 5-1/2″, chip on tail with paint scratches and losses. 4-55059 (250-450) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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