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Robin Snipe Decoy attr. to John Henry Birch

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Robin Snipe Decoy, Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920): Robin Snipe Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890 9 in. long A red knot in bright spring plumage. Robin snipe carvings by this maker are amongst the rarest species that he carved, with t

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North Carolina Robin Snipe Decoy: North Carolina Robin Snipe North Carolina 10 1/2 in. long A chip-carved red knot with a wire bill. Paint has heavy wear and there is an original imperfection in the right side.

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Robin Snipe Decoy, Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924): Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 10 1/2 in. long This carving bears a museum code "A51.146" in red paint on the underside. Original paint with gunning wear and a crack along right

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Running Robin Snipe Decoy: Running Robin Snipe Virginia, c. 1880 12 in. long Inscription on underside displays the museum identification code "A51-174" in red paint. Old paint with heavy gunning wear and a replaced bill. Proven

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2024American carved and painted robin snipe shorebird decoySee Sold Price

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American carved and painted robin snipe shorebird decoy: Length appx. 9 3/8 inches. Paint appears to be original. Wear to edges, particularly bill and cheek. Carved "WN" on underside. There is no base included with this lot.

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Robin Snipe Shore Bird Decoy 1983: Approx 11 3/4" tall

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EARLY 20TH C. ROBIN SNIPE AND YELLOW LEGS DECOYS: The Robin Snipe in later paint is offered with a Yellow Legs shore bird decoy in dry, old untouched surface as shown with tack eyes. Measure 5 x 11 and 10.5 x 9 inches. We happily provide seamless in-

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(2) HARRY V. SHOURDS SHOREBIRD DECOYS: Harry V. Shourds carved wood shorebird decoy of a Robin Snipe. 8 3/4" long x 8" tall, Yellowlegs 12 1/2" long x 11 3/4" tall. Some paint loss.

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Red Knot Decoy, Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924): Red Knot Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 10 1/2 in. long A glass-eye robin snipe. Original paint with gunning wear, including numerous shot scars and some damage from rust at bill

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GUS MOAK (1855-1943) ATTR. CANVASBACK DRAKE DECOY: Carved and painted decoy body that Family attributes to Gus Moak. 9 1/2 x 18 inches. Condition: Some loss to paint. Expected wear. Head replaced.

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Canvasback Decoy, John Austin (1891-1981)(attr.): John Austin (1891-1981)(attr.) Corolla, NC, c. 1910 18 in. long An oversize working canvasback with a high head. After serving his country in World War I, Austin returned to his home waters to become

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Four Decoys: Four Decoys 16 1/2 in. long Three canvasback drakes, one by Taylor Boyd, one by Charles Birch, and one by John Glenn, along with a redhead by Doug Jester with a "Holland Wrightson" rig stencil on the

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Blue-Winged Teal Drake Duck Decoy: attr to Cadis Vizier, Galliano, LA, painted eyes, solid body, combination of original & old working paint, excellent form, John Treutelaar Collection, 9.5"L, est. Market Determined

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Robin Snipe Decoy attr. to John Henry Birch

Item Details

Description

A 10 inch Dowitcher Shorebird decoy attributed to John Henry Birch, a mid-19th Century shorebird carver from Long Island, NY. In old in-use paint with gunning wear.

Condition

Provenance: Identified by and purchased from a Decoys Unlimited auction years ago Collection of William Powell from Seaford, Long Island, NY

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Robin Snipe Decoy attr. to John Henry Birch

Name: Robin Snipe Decoy attr. to John Henry Birch
Brand: John Henry
SKU: 172689354
Price: 750 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $800

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Starting Price $100

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