Comments on: Identification of Decoys by Region

By: Ricky

Ricky — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 16:47:19 +0000

I have 2 decoys that are canvas wrapped over wire and built by Ron Vick. Any idea who he is the value?

Thanks,

By: J C B

J C B — Sat, 07 May 2011 15:33:18 +0000

i am having trouble Identifying my Decoys. The origin of my collection is from Alaska though some are marked\# or UNMARKED… My comment is ” I cant sea A Craftsman Parting with his Works with out Personally Marking All of them ” jcb.

By: Mike Clarke

Mike Clarke — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 21:00:42 +0000

Dear Laura,
I have a swan decoy signed by Ron Vick. It is 28″ long and 17″ high. I thought it was a wooden-ribbed decoy with stretched canvas, but from I’ve been reading, perhaps it is a wire frame. Can you share any information with me regarding Mr. Vick or perhaps any info on the decoy. If needed, I can also send a picture. This swan is one of my favorite treasures and I would love to learn more about it. It is beautiful.
Thank you very much,
Mike Clarke

By: Tim Mikes

Tim Mikes — Wed, 19 May 2010 02:39:27 +0000

I have acquired a canvas over wire Mallard decoy with a solid wood head. The signature on the bottom is Ron Vick (possibly “Vice”). It is #431. Any information will be appreciated.

By: Russ Goldberger

Russ Goldberger — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:36:01 +0000

Laura:

Nice series of articles on collecting decoys. There are many good reference books on decoys. The definitive one on Mason decoys is the one my co-author (Alan G. Haid) and I wrote in 1993 and updated and expanded in 2003 called, “Mason Decoys-A Complete Pictorial Guide.” Copies are available on our website–www.rjgantiques.com.

Thanks.

Russ

By: Laura Collum

Laura Collum — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:11:10 +0000

Dear Chris,
Glad you liked the article. There is a book on Mason Factory decoys, Mason Decoys, A Hillcrest Publication, 1974; a book where Mason’s are prominently mentioned, Factory Decoys of Mason, Stevens, Dodge, and Peterson, by John and Shirley Delph, 1980; Decoys of the Mississippi Flyway by Alan G. Haid. There is also a book on the Illinois River decoys I have mislaid. I’ll get back to you on that one. I will be posting an article soon on the Factory Decoys.
Thanks
Laura

By: Chris Hughes

Chris Hughes — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:57:31 +0000

Laura,

Very nice article. I live in the Midwest. Are there any books you’d recommend on Midwest decoy carvers? Thanks.

—Chris