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Golden Plover in Spring Breeding Plumage Shorebird Decoy
Nantucket, Ca. 1890
Exceptional example in untouched original condition, including bill and paint. Beautifully carved split tail. Strong feather scratch painting on back.
One of the better Nantucket shorebird examples.
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10 1/2" long.
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$8,500
ITEM #15828
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Oversized Willet Shorebird Decoy
Massachusetts, Ca. Late 19th Century
Early shorebird with carved split tail and tack eyes. Excellent original condition, including paint and bill. Nice mellow patina. Filled tight age shrinkage crack in base.
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12" long x 3 1/2" thick.
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$9,500
ITEM #15512
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Golden Plover in Fall Plumage Shorebird Decoy Pair
Attr. Eugene Cuffee, Long Island, Ca. 1915
Superb original condition, including paint and bill (a bill chip on one has been restored). Classic Cuffee carved dropped wings. Bold paint patterns with a nice mellow surface. Cuffee's dates are 1866-1941.
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9 1/2" long.
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$5,850
ITEM #15407
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Rare Set of 5 Golden Plover Shorebird Decoys
South Shore, Massachusetts, Ca. 1900
A nearly complete gunning rig in excellent original condition. Nicely carved with split tails and bold paint patterns. Original paint and bills. Two have age shrinkage neck crack repairs.
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$9,500
ITEM #15406
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Rare Dowitcher in Fall Plumage Shorebird Decoy Pair
Cape Cod, Ca. 1900
Unusual species for the area in fall plumage. Original paint patterns are bold. Minor shot evidence. Half the bill on one is a professional replacement, matching the other (original) bill.
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9" long.
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$6,800
ITEM #15351
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Set of 6 Greater Yellowlegs Shorebird Decoys
Long Island, Ca. 1900
Handcarved flatties in superbly detailed original paint. Essentially mint, including their bills.
Exceptionally rare to find a complete set of working shorebird decoys!
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13-13 1/2" long (each).
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SOLD
ITEM #15011
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Oversized Black-Bellied Plover Shorebird Decoy
Long Island, NY, Ca. 1880
Fat-bodied decoy with shoebutton eyes. Original paint and bill.
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11" long.
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$7,500
ITEM #14302
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