1800s Stevens Decoy Factory Weedsport New York NY Broadbill Bluebill Duck Decoy
Offered is a broadbill duck decoy by the Stevens Factory, Weedsport NY. The factory began its existence in the late 1860's by founders Harvey and George Stevens. This decoy company was the first known factory to advertise nationally in 1870.
Stevens decoys are easily recognized by their distinctive low profile, rounded form, specifically located drilled weight holes. Harvey Stevens' last decoys were produced around 1892. His carvings were noted by knowledgeable collectors for their precise balance in the water.
This bluebill features glass eyes and the inset circular lead weight. Height is approximately 6.25 inches.Width is approximately 6 inches. Length is approximately 14 inches from tip of bill to tip of tail.
Here is an opportunity to own a nice gunned over example from one of the oldest decoy factories. The item "1800s Stevens Decoy Factory Weedsport New York NY Broadbill Bluebill Duck Decoy" is in sale since Sunday, June 25, 2017. This item is in the category "Sporting Goods\Hunting\Vintage Hunting\Duck Decoys".The seller is "sheldrake9" and is located in Medford, New York. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Russian federation, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion.