Golden plover form the Morton rig, Nantucket, Massachusetts, last quarter 19th century.

Golden plover form the Morton rig, Nantucket, Massachusetts, last quarter 19th century. Relief carved wing tips. Branded "WS Morton" on underside of tail. Double stick holes where wire legs were used.

Golden plover from Nantucket, Massachusetts, 3rd quarter 19th century. Hard chine line along lower edge, typical of many Nantucket shorebirds. Measures 10.25" long. Notes: Decoy

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 collection

Three black bellied plover from Virginia, last quarter 19th century. Decoys are carved in various poses and are slightly flat sided.

Dowitcher, from the Rogers Rig, Long Island, New York, last quarter 19th century. "T. Rogers" branded on underside. Measures 10.5" long. Notes: Decoy

SHEET METAL POODLE-FORM UMBRELLA STANDLast Quarter of the 19th CenturyHeight 25î. Width 17î. Depth 8î.

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: Decoy

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

Ernest Hagen (American, 1830 - 1913) Colonial Revival mahogany mirror, last quarter 19th century, of typical form with elaborately shaped top and bottom, the back with label reading: "Ernest Hagen / F

Bidjar Lion Rug, Persia, last quarter 19th century; 6 ft. 5 in. x 4 ft. 4 in.Provenance: The Collection of a Newton, Massachusetts Doctor.

Bidjar Rug, Persia, last quarter 19th century; 7 ft. 1 in x 4 ft. 8 in.Provenance: John J. Collins, Newburyport, Massachusetts; A York Harbor, Maine Collector.

Antique Baluch Golden Yellow Wool And Camel Hair Prayer Rug Last Quarter 19th Century. Wool and Camel hair on a wool foundation, circa 1880. Size: 1.40m x 0.84m (55ins x 33ins. Please note: this Lot c

George Unite (English (Birmingham), 1825-1928), circa last quarter 19th century. A sterling silver baby rattle mounted with red coral, the small turned form heavily covered in floral chasing and repou

Antique last quarter 19th century figural diecut trade card for Knapp's Root Beer in the form of a hand. The trade card has a description on its reverse of how to read the lines of the hand as to thei

American patinated metal figural lamp manufactured by Craighead & Kintz Mfg. Co., Massachusetts. Depicts a cockatoo with glass eyes attacking a turtle. Last quarter 19th century. Measures 24 1/4" (61.

A Continental ruby glass and gilt metal mounted wager cup, last quarter 19th century, of typical figural form, modelled as a maiden holding the subsidiary cup aloft, 28cm high

American, last quarter 19th century. A sterling silver butter dish by Whiting Manufacturing Co., the lid with crane and bamboo decoration, and rising on three bird-form feet, marked to underside. Lid

Mt. Washington (American, 1837-1894) and Acme Silver Company (Canada, 1885-1893), last quarter 19th century. A fine Victorian brides basket bowl, square form hand blown pink cut over white having a cr

WHALING LANCESecond Quarter of the 19th CenturyUnmarked.Length 53.5". Provenance:Bob and Nina Hellman, Nantucket, Massachusetts. Includes copy of original receipt.The Collection of Michael Gil

SIMPSON HALL MILLER SILVERED TROMPE L'OEIL BASKET c1875 A FINE SIMPSON HALL MILLER SILVERED TROMPE L'OEIL BASKET, LAST QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY. In the form of a folded and scalloped basket with a

SIMPSON HALL MILLER SILVERED TROMPE L'OEIL BASKET c1875 A FINE SIMPSON HALL MILLER SILVERED TROMPE L'OEIL BASKET, LAST QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY. In the form of a folded and scalloped basket with a

Last quarter of the 19th century, Upcountry, South Carolina, likely by the Johnson family . Very charming jug having a well potted ovoid form with ribbon handle. The piece is glazed with excellent alk

Likely last quarter of the 19th century. Very handsome pair having a good early surface and nice form. Good overall condition, no restorations. H16" L21" W9"

Pottery Dish with Chicks in form of a Nest and a Solid Body Hen for the Lid. Last Quarter 19th or Early 20th Century. Accompanying this lot is a letter sent to J.D. Querry from Donald A. Winer (charge