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
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
Sold2021O'Brien Verity Plump Plover Decoy, Obediah VerityO'Brien Verity Plump Plover Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880 10 in. long Among Verity plovers, this rotund model stands out. The body has a circumference of nearly eleven iSee 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
SoldBlack-Bellied Plover DecoyBlack-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 andSee 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
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
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
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
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 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
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
Sold2024Branded Cape May, New Jersey black bellied plover shorebird decoyBranded "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 9See Sold Price
SoldBlack-Bellied Plover and Red Knot by Bill Harris (1862-1912)Black-Bellied Plover and Red Knot Bill Harris (1862-1912) Atlantic City, NJ, c. 1890 13 in. long The plover is a classic Harris bull-head and the knot is a rare example also attributed to this maker.See Sold Price
Sold2021Sherer Rig Black-Bellied Plover Decoy, A. Elmer CrowellA. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 10 in. long This well-fed working black-belled plover decoy features Elmer Crowell's plump and upright pose and impeccable provenance. It was finSee Sold Price
Sold2016EARLY BLACK BREAST PLOVER by a member of the VerityEARLY BLACK BREAST PLOVER by a member of the Verity family, Seaford, NY. Original paint with touch up to the breast. Paint shows in-use wear. Strong paint pattern remains. Typical S-carved wings. BillSee 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
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
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
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
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