J.L. Melancon - Duck Call

Updated September 3, 2026

Lot number259
Estimate75.00 - 125.00 USD
AuctionFall Feature Decoy & Sporting Art Auction 2026
DateSeptember 26, 2026 at 10:52 PM EDT
Auction houseAmerican Sporting Auctions
LocationSyracuse, New York

Joseph Levy "J.L." Melancon (1906-1991) Trout, LA 6.75" 1 duck stamped call with an attached metal lanyard loop. In 1956, Melancon purchased the Turpin duck-call business, continuing to produce calls under the Turpin name while also making calls of his own. Examples of his calls are typically marked “J.L. Melancon” and are known with brass reeds and traditional Louisiana-style construction. Melancon was also an advocate for the art of duck calling and authored instructional literature, including The Art of Duck Calling and How to Master a Duck Call. His company, J.L. Melancon Enterprises, published Ducks—How to Call Them in 1987.Condition: Very good and original with light wear from useProvenance: Don Weaver Collection

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