Golden Plover

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

Golden plover, Elisha Burr, Hingham, Massachusetts, circa 1900. One of several smaller size plovers purchased at a tag sale in Plymouth, Massachusetts around 2004. 8.75" long.

Pair of tack eye golden plover decoys with two-piece construction, maker unknown, believed to be from Nantucket, Massachusetts. The paint appears original. Both show handling wear, and one bird has ch

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.

Early miniature golden plover, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts. Split tail carving. Unmarked underside. Measures 2 3/4" long.

Golden Plover on Wire Legs Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, c. 1990 13 3/4 in. tall, 11 in. long This golden stands on a pair of fence-wire legs fixed into an original hardwood base. The bo

A Golden Plover shorebird decoy in original paint and condition with tack eyes from eastern shore of Malpeque Bay, Prince Edward Island. Illustrated Decoys of Maritime Canada (Guyette), page 140; Cele

Golden plover, Cigar Daisey, Chincoteague, Virginia. Signed and dated '02 on both base and underside. Split dropped tail. Excellent feather painting. 9.5" long. Provenance Doily Fulcher collection.

Golden plover, Joseph Lincoln, Accord, Massachusetts, circa 1900. Tack eyes and split tail. Draw marks are still visible. Some light specs of green paint are present. 10" long. Notes: Decoy

Mark McNair (VA), Golden PloverCraddockville, Virginia, this fine plover is influenced from the Toronto School of decoy makers; incised signature: "MCNAIR". 13 x 10 in. McNair is widely considered one

Golden Plover with Raised Wings Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 2013 10 in. long A golden plover with inserted oak wing tips, glass eyes, and the maker's incised signature on the underside

A. ELMER CROWELL MINIATURE GOLDEN PLOVEREast Harwich, Massachusetts, 1862-1952Circa 1925. Mounted on an oval base. Rectangular stamp.Height 2.5".

Golden Plover Coffin Family Nantucket, MA, c. 1870 9 1/2 in. long A two-piece Coffin golden plover in transitional plumage. Original paint with moderate gunning wear and uneven varnish. Provenance: Pr

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

VERY EARLY GOLDEN PLOVER by Chief Eugene Cuffee, Shinnecock Reservation, Long Island, NY. Very good paint that appears to be original with possible touch up. Very good structural condition. Three-piec

Golden Plover Nantucket, MA, c. 1890 10 in. long A plump decoy with split-tail carving and green-gold feathering. A rare opportunity to obtain an excellent example from this prized rig. Hailing from t

Pair of folky golden plover decoys, in the style of CHIEF EUGENE CUFFEE (Shinnecock, Long Island, New York, 1861-1941), in original paint, having tack eyes and crossed wing tips, the legs partially ca

RARE GOLDEN PLOVER by Chief Eugene Cuffee, Shinnecock Reservation, Long Island, NY. Excellent original paint and condition consistent with age. Raised, relief-carved drop wings. Detailed painted feath

A 9 1/2 inch Plover shorebird decoy in transitional plumage by Charles F. Coffin (1835-1919), Nantucket, MA, circa 1870. Original paint with minor wear.

Hollow Golden Plover Nantucket, MA, c. 1880 10 in. long An exceedingly lightweight golden plover with gold and green stippling along the dark back. Original paint with moderate gunning wear, including

Golden Plover Delbert "Cigar" Daisey (1924-2017) Chincoteague, VA 9 1/2 in. long The bottom of this raised-wing carving is branded ?Cigar.? Original paint with light wear. Provenance: Kirby Roberts Co

Golden Plover Nantucket, MA, c. 1850 9 1/4 in. long This decoy displays sharp chines along their lower wing edges that surround the flat undersides. Fitted with a pair of side-by-side holes for wire l

Golden Plover Nantucket, MA, c. 1860 9 in. long A plump form with two-piece construction and green stippled plumage. Original paint with light gunning wear. Provenance: Wade and Sharon Wander Collecti

Rig of Seven Flattie Golden Plover South Shore, MA, c. 1880 11 in. long This group is part of a recently discovered rig and is offered here in its as-found state. As found.