Shorebird Decoy Gunning Set

Eight (8). American. Late 19th century. Pressed metal, wire, wood. Set of eight folding tin plover decoys with original wooden box and wood and copper mounting sticks. Each bird is in original black,

Large Carved and Painted American Curlew, with applied metal loops depicting wing feathers, set in a natural wood block base, bird only: 14" high (overall: 21" high), 11" x 6". Loss of one metal loop.

A 10 inch feeding shorebird decoy with two stick-up holes. As found- with expected wear for its age, in old paint with gunning wear and a replacement bill.

Set on stand. 7 1/2 x 13 x 3 1/2 inches

Shorebird decoy early 20th century. Provenance: From Wildfowler Decoys, Inc. (Quogue) and Peacock Point, Long Island estate. [7 inches]. Gunning wear; missing head.

Two Shorebird Decoys Long Island, c. 1880 10 1/2 in. long Old paint with gunning wear and replaced bills. Provenance: Estate of Malcolm M. McAlpin Size 10 1/2 in. long Condition Old paint wit

"Classic Shorebird Decoys" by Milton C. Weiler, Winchester Press, 1971. Complete set of 24 color plates of classic shore bird examples. Signed by author and numbered 715 of 975. Excellent condition. T

A 10 inch Dowitcher Shorebird decoy attributed to John Henry Birch, a mid-19th Century shorebird carver from Long Island, NY. In old in-use paint with gunning wear.

An 11 inch feeding shorebird decoy from Martha"s Vineyard, MA. Exhibits painted eyes and split tail pattern. As found- with expected wear for its age, in old paint with light gunning wear.

An 11 1/2 inch Willet shorebird decoy by the Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924), Detroit, MI. In winter plumage, with original eyes and bill. In old in-use repaint, gunning wear and shot

A 14 inch Flat-sided Curlew shorebird decoy with an incised "R" under the tail. Old in-use paint with gunning wear and a replaced bill.

An 11 inch Plover shorebird decoy from Nantucket, circa 1870 with narrow square nail bill and tack eyes. Old paint with gunning wear.

An 11 inch Shorebird decoy from a Cape Cod, MA collection. Exhibits classic form with a split tail and shoe button eyes Original paint with gunning wear, flaking, and a nail for a replacement bill.

Four Carved and Painted Shore Bird Decoys Late 19th/Early 20th Century mounted as sets of two on two stands. Length of longest 11 1/2 inches. Provenance: Property from the Collection of Michael and Ja

George Boyd - fine Yellowlegs shorebird decoy. Seabrook, New Hampshire. Excellent condition. Inspected under UV light. No restoration noted. L approx 10-5/8". Stand not included. Please refer to this

Primitive shorebird decoy. Carved wood with old paint. Mid 20th century. Condition: Wear and imperfections. L 26-1/4" .

Mason shorebird decoy with split tail. As found condition 10" X 7" x 2-3/4". In house US Fedex ground shipping available for $40  

Shorebird decoy in original condition. Initialed on underside of tail RB. Attributed to Russ Burr. Stand not included. L12-3/4". Inspected under UV light no restoration noted. Please refer to this lin

Shorebird Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 10 1/2 in. long A tack-eye shorebird with a wire bill. Original paint with light wear and flaking to bill. Provenance: Estate of A. Micha

Shorebird decoy. Northeastern US, circa 1900. Condition: As found condition. Bill replaced. H 4-3/4" L 10-1/2". Display base not included. Copy and paste link for high-res image: https://www.dropbox.c

Waterfield & Son (VA), Three Shorebird Decoy Sculptureslate 20th century, carved and painted wood birds with metal legs mounted to driftwood bases, all signed. Longest 23 in. From the Battle Family, R

Crowell shorebird decoy. H (including base) 7-1/2" L 10". Condition: Wear and imperfections. Link for high-res images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4bdj5ohqtijci3d/AABSEQIH3XfhR35feVZ7hf9Wa?dl=0

A whimsical carved decoy trunk by Jim Buttonwood. The trunk with the painted legend "Passenger / Pigeons". 6 bird bodies, each 10.5" long. 3 carved heads, 5 carved shotgun shells, some

Chincoteague, VA, original paint with distressed wear, early pre brand, nice form, 10"L, est. 300 - 500