Sold2021Group of three black bellied plovers, William Gibian,Group of three black bellied plovers, William Gibian, Onancock, Virginia, circa 1980s. Each is carved "Gibian" on underside. All three are in a different position, have carved shoulders, and split raiSee Sold Price
Sold2021Black bellied plover, Obediah Verity, Seaford, NewBlack bellied plover, Obediah Verity, Seaford, New York, 3rd quarter 19th century. 10.5” long. Deep wing carving and carved eyes. Eyes are facing somewhat forward on beetle style head. ProvenancSee Sold Price
Sold2022Fat miniature black bellied plover, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts.Fat miniature black bellied plover, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts. Split tail carving. Maker's rectangle stamp on the underside. Measures 3 1/4" long. Just over 1 1/4" wide.See Sold Price
Sold2021Full bodied decorative black bellied plover on stoneFull bodied decorative black bellied plover on stone base, Al Glassford, Smith Falls, Ontario. Signed. Carving stands 9.5" tall. Body is 4" wide with finely detailed feather carving and slightly turneSee Sold Price
Sold2021Black bellied plover, Obediah Verity, Seaford, LongBlack bellied plover, Obediah Verity, Seaford, Long Island, New York, 1st quarter 20th century. Relief wing carving, and carved eyes.See Sold Price
Sold2022Black bellied plover, Obediah Verity, Seaford, Long Island, last quarter 19th century.Black bellied plover, Obediah Verity, Seaford, Long Island, last quarter 19th century. In emerging plumage with deep relief wing carving and carved eyes. Measures 10.5" long. Notes: DecoySee Sold Price
Sold2023Black-Bellied Plover Decoy by John McAnney (1866-1949)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 undersSee Sold Price
Sold2021BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER, G. STRUNKVERY FINE BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER by George Strunk, Glendora, NJ. Excellent original paint and condition. Relief-carved wings and drop tail carving. Very detailed painted feather work to back and top ofSee Sold Price
Sold2020BLACK BELLIED PLOVER, S. MOREYBLACK BELLIED PLOVER by Steve Morey, Tuckerton, NJ. Excellent original condition. Nice plump carving with relief carved wings and crossed wing tips. Head turned slightly right and upward. Crowell stylSee Sold Price
Sold2018BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER by George Strunk, Glendora, NJ.BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER by George Strunk, Glendora, NJ. Excellent original paint and condition. Nice plump carving with very good painted feather detail. Branded GS and signed by maker under tail. CustomSee Sold Price
Sold2021Black-Bellied Plover Decoy, Harry V. ShourdsBlack-Bellied Plover Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890 9 3/4 in. long A plover in breeding plumage. Strong original paint with light gunning wear. Provenance: The Johnson CollectionSee Sold Price
Sold2022Black bellied plover from Long Island, New York, last quarter 19th century.Black bellied plover from Long Island, New York, last quarter 19th century. A plump bird similar to those of the Roger's rig. Mackey ink stamp on underside. Measures 9" long. Provenance: Ex collectionSee Sold Price
Sold2022PAIR OF NANTUCKET BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER DECOYS Circa 1890 Lengths 11”.PAIR OF NANTUCKET BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER DECOYSCirca 1890Maker unknown. Hollow-carved. Original bills. Carved wings. Hit with shot.Lengths 11”.See Sold Price
2021Black bellied plover, Captain Dan Showell, Absecon, NewBlack 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. NSee Sold Price
Sold2022Early Dodge Black bellied PloverDetroit, MI, tack eyes, worn original paint with a few shot marks, wooden bill is possibly a replacement, hard to find in any condition, 10.5"L, est. 1,400 - 1,800See Sold Price
Sold2022Miniature Black-Bellied Plover, Frank S. Finney (b.Miniature Black-Bellied Plover Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 2020 3 1/2 in. long One of the maker's finer miniature efforts, this rare calling plover features a dropped tail, painted feaSee Sold Price
Sold2023PAIR OF BLACK BELLIED PLOVER DECOYS BY H.V. SHOURDS.Height of tallest 12.75 inches.See Sold Price
Sold2023JOE LINCOLN BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER DECOY Accord, Massachusetts, 1859-1938 Lengths 9” andJOE LINCOLN BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER DECOYAccord, Massachusetts, 1859-1938Together with a Massachusetts plover decoy, maker unknown, in original paint with heavy varnish and considerable wear. Early LincoSee Sold Price
Sold2020Antique Mason Black Bellied Plover DecoyOn Metal Stand; 7.5"H. Condition: Good, with Small Loss to Tail and Minnow Paint Wear.See Sold Price
Sold2023BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER, E.J. PETERSONFINE BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER by E.J. "Hurricane Pete" Peterson, Cape Charles, VA. Very good original paint and structural condition. Dappled paint pattern to back and tail. Retains black bead eyes. MountSee Sold Price
Sold2021Black-Bellied Plover Decoy, Joel Barkalow (est.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 DecSee Sold Price
Sold2017Three black bellied plover from Virginia, last quarterThree black bellied plover from Virginia, last quarter 19th century. Decoys are carved in various poses and are slightly flat sided.See Sold Price
Sold2023Black-Bellied Plover Decoy by Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920)Black-Bellied Plover Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1900 10 in. long Mackey's inked inscription on the underside reads "Tuckerton NJ, Shourdes [sic]." Though attributed to the work ofSee Sold Price
SoldRuddy Turnstone and Black-Bellied Plover by Capt. Jonas SpragueRuddy Turnstone and Black-Bellied Plover Capt. Jonas Sprague Beach Haven, NJ, c. 1880 10 1/2 in. long The plover has what appears to be an old Shelburne Museum code on the underside. Both have heavy gSee Sold Price
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