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This is a Smaller Decoy from the Ely, Minn. Area that is noted for unusual forms and decoration and also the use of these Cheater Hooks that might catch a Fish rather than Spearing It. Generally a frowned upon accessory. This one has nice bright colors and accented with Playing Card Suite Symbols. Also, 4 Cut and Painted Tin Fins. Nice original condition. These are pretty scarce.
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ITEM: 111619be55
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A most unusual and very small Brown Trout Ice Fishing Spearing Decoy, only 4 1/4” Long. Very well carved Wood Body with Large Carved Mouth and Gills and an Upswept and Pronounced Carved Curved Tail. 6 Cut and Paint Decorated Tin Fins. Metal Tacks over Yellow Painted Eyes. Properly Weighted for Fishing. A really strong carving and paint decorated example.
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ITEM: 1018be45
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A beautiful Paint Decorated Early Wood Firkin, 9 1/2” Tall. Polychrome Foliage and Floral Decorations over the Gray Blue Base Color. Lots or use and wear but still lots to see and admire. Early Stave and Spline Construction with 2 Overlapping Carved Finger Bands with Early Tack Fastening. Also note the Early Swing Handle on Turned Wood Pegs. A terrific survivor that along the way lost its Cover. Too bad but the remaining piece is terrific.
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ITEM: 820VT135T
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An Early Smaller Canoe Cup with a Rearing White Painted Horse On a Bright Red Background and Green Grass. May have been made for a child or younger adult. The White Horse is often associated with strength and success. The carver used the natural form of the Maple Burl to shape the bowl of the cup and the handle. 3 1/2” long. Nice appropriate wear and patina. There is an old stress crack at the top of the handle where the belt strap connected. The long leather strap is a later replacement. Found in Northern NYS.
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ITEM: 10720be150
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Well this is an odd one I have not really seen before. A Large Red Fish with deeply carved Scales, Fins, Tail and Ominous Teeth in an Open Mouth. The carved top wood fins are inset into the body. It is 12” long. One Eye is missing and the other may or may not be an old replacement? The line attachment at the Top provides a good balance. It has a long chain to suspend it to add extra submersion weight, not shown here but available. The inset lower post holds a submersion weight. Came from a Northern California Collection. Odd but interesting.
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ITEM: 62220be40
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Large Pike Ice Fishing Spearing Decoy, 8” long. Well carved wood body with a metal tail and 2 large shaped metal fins attached by flanges and nails, a little different. Globular Pearl Like Eyes. Greed Body Paint with Black and Yellow Accents. An interesting example. Collected about 25 years ago in Minn. but the Collector feels it came from Wisconsin or the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Fine original condition.
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ITEM: 32520be31
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Large Fun Looking Beaver Ice Fishing Spearing Decoy, 8” long. Very nicely carved body and long cross-hatched carved tail. Cut tin feet and wire whiskers. Cute applied eyes and nose. Likely made for fun and display as the weighting is not really sufficient to properly submerge. Has a nice overall folky look.
Price: $110
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ITEM: 3820be53
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A well done Larger Pike Ice Fishing Spearing Decoy, 8 5/8” long. Carved Mouth and Deep Carved Gills and Curved Tail. 6 Painted Tin Fins. painted Eyes. Nicely Painted Body and in Fine Original Condition. From a Minn. Collection.
Price: $110
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ITEM: 1019be44
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A Rare Small Lady Bug Ice Fishing Spearing Decoy, 3 3/8” long by 3 1/2” wide. Nicely detailed Carving for Wings and Body. Carved Head with Tack Eyes. Painted Tin Wings and Wire legs. Lots of Detailed Paint Decoration all around. Excellent original condition. From a Minn. Collection.
Price: $145
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ITEM: 21620be99
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A Rare Small Beetle Ice Fishing Spearing Decoy, 4” long by 3” wide. Beautifully detailed carving of the Body, Head and Mouth. Nice Accent Chip Carving on Top and Bottom of the Body. Tin Wings and Wire Legs and Antenna, all present and in good condition. Bulging Tack Eyes. Very well painted all around. A special example. From a Minn. Collection.
Price: $145
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ITEM: 42120be71
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