Nate Quillen Mallard Drake
Nathaniel Quillen (1839-1908) Rockwood, MI, c. 1880
The catalog record
Nathaniel Quillen (1839-1908) Rockwood, MI, c. 1880 A decoy with many stories to tell. In 1875, eight wealthy gentlemen bought two thousand acres at Pointe Mouillee in Rockwood, Michigan, and started the prestigious Big 8 Shooting Club. In 1879, membership was expanded and the club was renamed the Pointe Mouillee Shooting Club. Decoys were supplied by Nate Quillen, a local Rockwood carver. This decoy is branded "HHB," from the rig of Harvey Huntington Brown of Cleveland, Ohio, who was a member of this club in the late 1800's.
The decoy is also branded "H.N.T." for the rig of Dr. Harry N. Torrey of Grosse Pointe, Michigan, a member of the St. Clair Flats Shooting Company.
The decoy has carved bill detail, an inletted neck and a hammered lead weight attached with square nails. Old in-use repaint with gunning wear and one eye missing.
Comparable sales
The 3 most recent Nate Quillen Mallards to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2025 | — | Repaint | $690 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | — | Repaint | $960 |
| Mar 2022 | — | — | $300 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Nate Quillen sales