SpeciesRedheadSize13.75"
The catalog record
Capt. Benjamin F. Dye (1832-1896) c. 1870 13 3/4 in. long
Iron decoys were used as stabilizing weights on the wings of sinkboxes. The practice of sinkbox shooting was outlawed in the United States in 1936, though many locations outlawed this dangerous, yet effective concealment method far earlier.
A superb cast-iron redhead wing duck decoy with a hole drilled through the tail. As found.
Provenance: William K. du Pont Collection
Provenance
William K. du Pont Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ben Dye Redheads to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2026 | — | — | $1,800 |
| Jul 2023 | — | — | $3,600 |
| 15 Feb 2020 | — | — | $600 |
| Jul 2018 | — | Repaint | $2,040 |
| 17 Feb 2017 | — | Original | $5,700 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ben Dye sales