Robert Elliston Pintail
Robert Elliston (1847-1925), Bureau, IL, c. 1890
The catalog record
Pintail Decoy Robert Elliston (1847-1925) Bureau, IL, c. 1890 15 1/2 in. long
This hollow pintail uses two metal hooks as weights and line wraps on the underside. Another mallard hen with the same interesting rigging is illustrated in "Decoys and Decoy Carvers of Illinois." Appears to be a mix of working and original paint with gunning wear, a recarved tail, and a neck crack.
Literature: Paul W. Parmalee and Forrest D. Loomis, "Decoys and Decoy Carvers of Illinois," DeKalb, IL, 1969, pl. 413, mallard with related rigging illustrated.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Robert Elliston Pintails to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $3,000 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $4,200 |
| May 2025 | — | Original | $2,280 |
| Apr 2025 | — | Original | $3,000 |
| Jul 2024 | — | Original | $1,800 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Robert Elliston sales