Description

Eskimo Curlew
c. 1880
11 in. long

A rare two-piece curlew decoy with tight feathering and a "C. Gardner" brand on the flat underside. This rig has drawn associations with David Goodspeed of Duxbury, MA, and the Morton rig of Nantucket.
Original paint with even gunning wear and a replaced bill.

Provenance: Private Collection, Cape Cod

Condition

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Dimensions

5.5 x 11 x 3 in

Weight

0.4 lb

Eskimo Curlew

Lot 0070

Estimate $2,500-$4,500Jul 9, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

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