The Sherer Snipe, A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)

The Sherer Running Willet A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 13 in. long Born in East Harwich, Massachusetts, Elmer Crowell possessed an early fascination with ornithology and hunt

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 10 in. long Born in East Harwich, Massachusetts, Elmer Crowell possessed an early fascination with ornithology and hunting. These passions led to

A. 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 fin

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 1 3/4 in. tall This lot and the following Sherer Collection miniature lots represent some of the earliest and best condition songbirds we have ev

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, 1938 male is 8 in. long and female is 7 ½ in. longbase is 14 in. long "The strangest sight Mr. Crowell has seen during his long life concerned with bird

Exceptional Woodcock A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1928 9 1/2 in. long This woodcock represents one of the maker's finest representations of the species. Accordingly, it was select

Set of 22 Miniature Shorebirds A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 largest is 4 3/4 in. long Crowell created three different sets of miniature birds, twenty-five ducks, twenty-five

The Payson Crowell Preening Dowitcher A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1935 7 in. long, 8 in. tall This exceedingly rare Crowell is making its market debut, coming directly from a des

Kingfisher with Yellow Perch A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1935 7 1/2 in. long A rare Crowell kingfisher mantel carving with a dropped tail and a fish held in its bill. It is notew

The Payson Crowell Greater Yellowlegs A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1920 12 in. long Anthony Elmer Crowell was born in 1862 in the town of East Harwich, Massachusetts, the son of a

Miniature Golden Pheasant A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 5 in. long A rare and exceptional miniature golden pheasant with carved tail feathers and intricate prismatic plumage.

Miniature Dowitcher A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 3 1/4 in. tall A bright breeding dowitcher miniature displaying the maker's rectangular stamp and inked species designation o

Miniature Dunlin A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 2 3/4 in. tall The underside bear's Crowell's rectangular stamp and the species' name "Redback Sandpiper" in ink. Original paint

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 2 1/4 in. tall A superb early miniature standing scarlet tanager with the maker’s circular stamp on the underside and a paper label with the sp

Miniature Greater Yellowlegs A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 4 in. tall This carving displays the maker's rectangular stamp and inked species designation on the bottom. Original

Miniature Wood Duck A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 3 in. tall This wood duck with raised wing tips is a superb example by the maker. Displays Crowell's rectangular stamp and in

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 1 3/4 in. tall A superb early miniature golden-winged warbler with the maker’s circular stamp on the underside and a paper label with the speci

Miniature Pheasant A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1945 4 1/2 in. tall, 4 1/2 in. long A miniature pheasant with the maker's rectangular stamp on the underside of the chip-carved bas

Miniature Bluebird A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 2 in. tall An early delicate bluebird carving with fine paint detail by the Cape Cod maker. Original paint with minimal wear.

Miniature Cedar Waxwing A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1920 2 1/2 in. tall A bright songbird which bears the maker's blue paper label. Original paint with minimal wear. Literature:

Miniature Maryland Yellow-Throated Warbler A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 2 in. tall A rare early Maryland yellow-throated warbler with the species' name inked upon the undersi

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 2 1/4 in. tall A superb early miniature song sparrow with the maker’s circular stamp on the underside and a paper label with the species' name

Miniature Green-Winged Teal Drake A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 2 1/2 in. tall This early green-winged teal drake with raised wing tips retains the maker's rectangle stamp and

A 22 1/2 inch goose decoy made for the Pequaw Honk Club by A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, MA. Crowell's oval signature brand is on the bottom as are couple partial "Pequaw Hunt Club" bran