Robin Snipe Decoy by H.D. Morse

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

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.

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

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.

Robin Snipe Decoy Pair Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890 9 1/2 in. long Mostly original paint with very heavy gunning wear, including one reset neck. One bird has a replaced bill and

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

Length appx. 12 1/2 inches. Old paint, possibly an early repaint. Wear to edges, particularly bill and cheek. Carved "WN" on underside. There is no base included with this lot. For additional photos p

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.

Approx 11 3/4" tall

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-

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.

Alvin Alexander White may well be the best known American firearms engraver of the 20th century and arguably one of the best. White worked as a die cutter prior to World War II and then served in the

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

A 12 inch Dowitcher shorebird decoy attributed to a carver from the Atlantic City wetlands area. Displays a curved wire bill and a partially flat underside for nesting posture.

Henry Dutton Morse (1826-1888, Massachusetts) oil on canvas portrait of a whippet; signed lower right "H.D. Morse, 1869". Canvas is relined, has a faint repair under UV light. 19.5 in. high x 23.5 in.

WILLIAM GIBIAN ROBIN SNIPE CARVINGOnancock, Virginia, 20th CenturySigned on underside.Length 9î.

Oil Painting of Game Bird by HD Morse. The painting has been restored but has a minor scratch on bottom left. It measures approx. sight size 24" inches x 19" inches. In good condition.

RARE ROBIN SNIPE by George Strunk, Glendora, NJ. Excellent original paint and condition. Fine detailed painted feather work to wings and back. Relief-carved wings with split-tail carving. Mounted atop

RIG OF THREE ROBIN SNIPES by Steve Morey, Tuckerton, NJ. Very good original paint and condition. One with check to side, one with sap bleed to neck area. All retain original bills. All signed with mak

PLUMP RUDDY TURNSTONE AND ROBIN SNIPE by Dave Rhodes, Absecon, NJ. Both in very good original paint and condition. The turnstone is antiqued with rubs. Both with relief-carved wings with split tips. B

ROBIN SNIPE by Steve Morey, Tuckerton, NJ. Excellent original paint and structural condition. Stipple paint detail to back and sides. Relief-carved wings. Retains glass eyes and original bill. Maker's

FINE ROBIN SNIPE by John and Patty Waterfield. Excellent original paint and structural condition. Very detailed painted feather work overall. Raised carved wing tips and split-tail carving. Carved in

ROBIN SNIPE by Harry V. Shourds, Seaville, NJ. Excellent original paint and structural condition. Stipple paint to back and sides. Retains glass eyes and original bill. Split-tail carving. Mounted ato

ROBIN SNIPE by Forrest "Bud" Jennings, Shamong, NJ. Excellent original paint and condition. Relief-carved wings with carved split wing tips. Head turned slightly left. Signed on bottom. 100-200