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Carved Shorebird Decoy

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Calling Yellowlegs by Glassford: An 11 inch life size shorebird carving by Al Glassford (b. 1927), from Scarborough, Ontario, Canada with an open bill, carved wing and tail feather detail, signed on the bottom of the base.Original pa

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FOUR CARVED PIECES.: Twentieth century. Three are American. Mallard duck decoy stamped "RJS (19)98" on bottom, 7"h. 17"l. and two shorebirds on wooden stands by "Ronald Derrow, Mt. Sidney, Va", 7", 8.5"h. Together with a

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CARVED SHOREBIRD SCULPTURES: Lot of (2) Carved and Painted Long-Billed Curlews, incl: Highly detailed sculpture with glass eyes, standing atop a piece of driftwood, set on a black painted wooden base, signed on underside "BTB, 11

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Shorebird Decoy: Life size Greater Yellowlegs decoy from Massachusetts in original paint with some wear from use as a working decoy. Structurally sound. Nice split tail carving with tack eyes. Stand is not original be

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Canada Goose Wood Carved Decoy: Item: Decoy Date: Mid 20th C Size: 21" long 10.5 tall Canada goose wood carving in nice original painted surface. Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance

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C1900 Zinc Shorebird Decoy: C1900 zinc shorebird decoy made to slide over a rod. Nice old finish with expected paint loss from weathering, otherwise GC. No breaks or repairs. 13 1/2" wingspan. 11" long. Please note that this l

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Tin Shorebird Decoy: Referred to as a "Tinnie", this Black Bellied Plover decoy has original paint with some very minor wear from use in the field. The hinge joining the two halves is slightly loose, but secure. Has bee

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sgnd Eileen Manzer double carved shore bird sculpture on stand - 11" tall x 14 1/2" wide: sgnd Eileen Manzer double carved shore bird sculpture on stand - 11" tall x 14 1/2" wide

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Preening Curlew by David Ward: An early 11 inch preening shorebird decoy by David B. Ward (1947-2020), Essex, CT. Signed and dated on the underside with stamped "DBW, 79". Displays glass eyes, a "pitchfork tine" bill, raised carved

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Carved Goose Decoy, 20th C: Item: Carved Goose Decoy Date: Mid 20th century Size: 21 inches long x 10.5 inches tall Well carved decoy in what appears to be original paint Please note that this lot has a reserve. When you leave a

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Toby Frye Shore Bird: carved shore bird signed on base. height 10.25"

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This shorebird has considerable age. Paint is 95% weathered off. Very sculptural. We believe this is a working shorebird but may be an old decorative carving. L11". contact vexpress@comcast.net with the lot number for a shipping quote

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Carved Shorebird Decoy

Name: Carved Shorebird Decoy
SKU: 85551555
Price: 110 USD
Availability: InStock

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