Robin Snipe Decoy by Charles Clark

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.

A 12 inch Dowitcher shorebird decoy attributed to a carver from the Atlantic City wetlands area. Displays a curved wire bill and a partially flat underside for nesting posture.

Robin Snipe Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890 9 in. long A red knot in bright spring plumage. Robin snipe carvings by this maker are amongst the rarest species that he carved, with t

North Carolina Robin Snipe North Carolina 10 1/2 in. long A chip-carved red knot with a wire bill. Paint has heavy wear and there is an original imperfection in the right side.

Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 10 1/2 in. long This carving bears a museum code "A51.146" in red paint on the underside. Original paint with gunning wear and a crack along right

Running Robin Snipe Virginia, c. 1880 12 in. long Inscription on underside displays the museum identification code "A51-174" in red paint. Old paint with heavy gunning wear and a replaced bill. Proven

Length appx. 12 1/2 inches. Old paint, possibly an early repaint. Wear to edges, particularly bill and cheek. Carved "WN" on underside. There is no base included with this lot. For additional photos p

Length appx. 9 3/8 inches. Paint appears to be original. Wear to edges, particularly bill and cheek. Carved "WN" on underside. There is no base included with this lot.

Approx 11 3/4" tall

The Robin Snipe in later paint is offered with a Yellow Legs shore bird decoy in dry, old untouched surface as shown with tack eyes. Measure 5 x 11 and 10.5 x 9 inches. We happily provide seamless in-

Harry V. Shourds carved wood shorebird decoy of a Robin Snipe. 8 3/4" long x 8" tall, Yellowlegs 12 1/2" long x 11 3/4" tall. Some paint loss.

Alvin Alexander White may well be the best known American firearms engraver of the 20th century and arguably one of the best. White worked as a die cutter prior to World War II and then served in the

Red Knot Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 10 1/2 in. long A glass-eye robin snipe. Original paint with gunning wear, including numerous shot scars and some damage from rust at bill

SANDPIPER AND SNIPE by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Pt. Pleasant, NJ. Very good original paint and condition. Both mounted on custom bases that are signed by Charles R. Birdsall. Snipe retains Wildfo

Two 10 inch Shorebird decoys, one Yellowlegs and one Dunlin- old identification was as a Snipe, attributed to rigs used on Long Island, NY. One has an old price sticker, identifying the decoy as a sni

Rare Curlew Charles Birch (1867-1956) Willis Wharf, VA, c. 1910 15 in. long A rare Birch curlew with a pronounced shark-fin raised wing. The body is finished with tight scratched feathering. The under

Working crow decoy, Charles Perdew, Henry, Illinois, circa 1930. Applied metal legs, secured with staples. Glass eyes. Mounted on base. 16" long. Provenance: Formerly in collection of Otto Meyer. Note

Clark C. Madara (1883-1953) Pitman, NJ, c. 1920 13 1/2 in. long A rare hollow bluebill by one of New Jersey's finest makers, exhibiting a thin neck, full cheeks, and a refined tail. The underside is s

WILLIAM GIBIAN ROBIN SNIPE CARVINGOnancock, Virginia, 20th CenturySigned on underside.Length 9î.

Early Black Duck Charles Birch (1867-1956) Willis Wharf, VA, c. 1890 17 in. long An exceptionally early black duck with scratch paint and pegged hollow construction. Old paint with heavy gunning wear,

RARE ROBIN SNIPE by George Strunk, Glendora, NJ. Excellent original paint and condition. Fine detailed painted feather work to wings and back. Relief-carved wings with split-tail carving. Mounted atop

Charles Clark (British, 19th Century) Barn Interior Scene with Sheep and Chickens, Oil on canvas, Signed lower left. Framed dimensions: H: 20 5/8 x W: 25 5/8 in. H: 15 W: 18 1/8 in.

RIG OF THREE ROBIN SNIPES by Steve Morey, Tuckerton, NJ. Very good original paint and condition. One with check to side, one with sap bleed to neck area. All retain original bills. All signed with mak

PLUMP RUDDY TURNSTONE AND ROBIN SNIPE by Dave Rhodes, Absecon, NJ. Both in very good original paint and condition. The turnstone is antiqued with rubs. Both with relief-carved wings with split tips. B