Branded Cape May, New Jersey black bellied plover shorebird decoy

Branded "O.C. Cole" on side. Another shorebird from with this rig brand is pictured as #71 in Shore Bird Decoys by Henry A. Fleckenstein Jr. Old working repaint, bill loss. Appx. 8 1/2" long, height 9

A 12 inch Black-Bellied Plover shorebird decoy by Ken Kirby (b.1946), Little Egg Harbor, NJ, signed and branded on the underside of the bird. Kirby was named the 2014 New Jersey carver of the Year.

New Jersey, 20th C., four marked in ink "H.V. Shourds", comprising, a black-bellied plover, a curlew, a feeding yellowlegs, a standing yellowlegs, and a dunlin; 5 pieces total Tallest: 15-3/4"h Proven

Black-Bellied Plover Joel Barkalow (est. 1853-1931) Forked River, NJ, c. 1890 8 in. long This decoy displays a similar dropped-head position to the willet featured in Doherty's "Classic New Jersey Dec

Circa 1910, likely New Jersey. Chip carved and nicely painted with early surface. H12" Sold from the collection of a Charleston Gentleman and Lady.

Early, and probably original, paint. Shot marks. Bill appears to be original. Length appx. 10", height with base appx. 13".

attributed to Harry Boice, Absecon, NJ, relief carved eyes, combination of some original & professionally restored paint by Russ Allen, some shot marks & gunning wear, replaced bill, nice form with re

A 9 inch Black-Bellied Plover shorebird decoy with tack eyes. Original paint with even wear, flaking and replaced bill.

A 10 inch Black-Bellied Plover shorebird decoy, thought to be from a Mid-Atlantic state. Original paint with even wear and a probable replaced bill.

An 11 inch running Black-Bellied Plover shorebird decoy with painted eyes and a split tail. Original paint with wear, to include wing tip and tail chips.

Old working repaint with shot marks and minor losses, some with old patch repairs. Nail bill probably replaced. Appx. 12 1/4" long, 10 3/4" tall with base.

An 11 1/2 inch Black-Bellied Plover decoy from a New England collection. Exhibits tack eyes, incised wing outline detail and a split tail. Original paint with wear applied by the

Black bellied plover, Captain Dan Showell, Absecon, New Jersey, last quarter 19th century. Wire bill. 13" long. Provenance: Bruce Williams collection. Formerly in the collection of Somers G. Headly. N

Black-Bellied Plover John McAnney (1866-1949) New Gretna, NJ, c. 1910 11 in. long A plump plover decoy with pronounced head carving. Original paint with moderate gunning wear and filled chip to unders

Black-Bellied Plover c. 1900 9 1/2 in. long The words "New Hampshire" are inked on the side of the base. Original paint with even wear and some old touchup around bill insertion. Provenance: Wade and

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

A rare 12 1/4 inch shorebird decoy in Winter plumage by Martin D. Collins (b. 1960), Wareham and Bridgewater, MA. Signed on the underside with maker's initials. A similar shorebird decoy was featured

A 10 1/2 inch shorebird decoy by Brian Piccirillo (b. 1974), Stratford, CT and Miami, Florida. Signed with incised initials on the bottom of the base - which is included. Exhibits classic Seaford, Lon

An 8 1/2 inch smaller size Plover shorebird decoy, circa 1890. In old paint with wear to include some cracks.

(1862-1951), etching, signed in pencil l.l., ca. 1915 Overall: 13-3/4"h x 17-3/4"w Sight: 7-1/4"h x 11"w Provenance: Property from a Private New Jersey Collection

A collection of 3 carved wood bird decoys from the Delaware and New Jersey region. There is a Ruddy Turnstone Flattie shorebird signed by Anthony Hillman of Cape May, New Jersey, a Delaware River Shor

The Ruddy Turnstone and Black Bellied Plover with similar original sponged paint and whittled beaks. Measure 4.25 x 9.5 and 5 x 9.5 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping se

VERY EARLY SHOREBIRD, possibly a black-breast plover, New Jersey. Very old working paint and good structural condition. Nail bill. Mounted atop a base.

KEN KIRBY (LITTLE EGG HARBOR, NEW JERSEY) FOLK ART CARVED AND PAINTED PLOVER BIRD DECOYS, LOT OF TWO,each branded "KEN KIRBY" to the underside and applied to driftwood.20th century.Various sizes. Prov