Edward Vom Hofe Fighting Chair
Edward Vom Hofe fighting chair circa 1930’s with bronze hardware, German nickel rod gimbals with E. Vom Hofe – NY stamped into it, adjustable seat back and original flange on the bottom. Probably used for sailfish in the Palm Beach, FL area. Extremely early and rare chair for the serious collector…24”h x 18”w x 18”d.
$3,500
7.5" Stan Gibbs Lure
Stan Gibbs 7 ½” striper lure in the green mackerel pattern from Buzzards Bay, MA circa 1960’s in unfished condition with
slight corrosion to hooks.
SOLD
Frog Ice Fishing Decoy
Frog pattern ice fishing decoy from Minnesota by Waltham...approximately 3 ½” l…minor paint loss and wear…found in a Wadmalaw Island, SC estate.
SOLD
Pike Ice Fishing Decoy
Ice fishing decoy in Northern Pike pattern…metal fins, belly weight and nice gill carving...some wear to paint and rust on metal fins...8"L.
SOLD
Frank Mizera Decoy
Frank Mizera ice fishing decoy in the red and white pattern approximately 7 ½” l…minor paint loss and wear…found in a Wadmalaw Island, SC estate.
SOLD
Antique Fishing Priest
Rare vintage fishing priest for subduing green fish brought aboard a boat...well used condition with battle scars...beautifully wrapped handle..."W K Hahn" carved in barrel near handle...approximately 14"l.
SOLD
Mike Borrett Dolphin
Outstanding dolphin carving by this well known Wisconsin carver…wood and metal fins complement nice gill and mouth carving..."BORRETT" carved in the back side...about 18"l.
SOLD
Rich Smoker Striper
Outstanding striped bass or rockfish carving by this well known carver from Marion, Maryland…wood fins complement nice carving and paint...signed and dated 2021 on the back side...about 16"l.
SOLD
Rich Smoker Trout
Outstanding speckled trout carving by this well known carver from Marion, Maryland…wood fins complement nice carving and paint...signed and dated 2021 on the back side...about 13.5"l.
SOLD
Cronshaw Snakehead
Expertly crafted carving of a snakehead fish by Scott Cronshaw of Easton, Maryland...with carved fins and molded frame on backboard...extraordinary paint exhibiting the unusual pattern found on this non-native species...outstanding contemporary folk art...fish measures about 34"l.
SOLD
Bruffee Whale Plaque
Folk art sperm whale plaque by Dan Bruffee from Plymouth, Massachusetts...chip carved body with wooden fins, bone teeth and carved eyes...ink stamp on back of plaque...whale measures about 24" long and plaque measures approximately 28"l.
SOLD
Mikko School Flower Fish
Red with black and white ice fishing decoy in the Mikko School tradition...very similar to fish made byLeroy Howell in the flower pattern...minor wear and paint loss, mostly to metal fins...a desirable fish for any collection...6.5"l.
$400
