Old Curlew Decoy

New Jersey, c. 1880 13 1/2 in. long A salty old marsh warrior with a high head, deep eye grooves, and a finely carved bill. The carving's underside displays the museum identification code "A51-139" in

A 17 inch Curlew decoy with map tack eye and carved raised wings. In old, possibly original paint with gunning wear, separation at neck seat and a replaced bill.

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.

A 15 1/2 inch Curlew shorebird decoy attributed to being from New Jersey. In old paint with wear and some flaking.Provenance: Purchased at a Decoy Unlimited Auction - paint was described as original w

An 18 3/4 inch flat-sided Curlew decoy attributed to Tim Eastland (1943-2023), Old Lyme, CT , unsigned, exhibits a pitch fork tine metal bill. Original paint with minor wear.

Old working repaint with shot marks and minor losses, some with old patch repairs. Nail bill probably replaced. Appx. 12 1/4" long, 10 3/4" tall with base.

Early to mid 20th century. Old, probably original, paint. Bill restored or replaced, see close-up photos of associated touch-up to front of head. Appx. 9" long, 11 3/4" tall with stand. Surface loss t

Including 1 wood carved decoy of an American Oyster Catcher signed Michael R. McCarthy and 1 wood carved decoy of a Long-Billed Curlew also signed Michael R. McCarthy. Both Decoys are signed and dated

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

Curlew decoy from the Accomack Club, Virginia, with curved iron bill, and ''Accomack Club'' brand. The paint appears original. Well-worn stick hole, shot spray; head restoration. 5-3/4''h, 3''w, 13-1/

NEW JERSEY CURLEW DECOY19th CenturyOriginal paint. Hit with shot.Length 14".

McNair carved curlew decoy. ( son of Mark McNair) Condition: Original with minor imperfections. L 21". Base not included. Copy and paste link for high-res images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/la4mfulusv

CURLEW DECOY20th CenturyMaker unknown. Found in a home on Cape Cod.Length 11".

DAN BRUFFEE CURLEW DECOYMassachusetts, ContemporaryIn feeding position. Glass eyes. Carved on underside “Dan Bruffee”.Length 16.5”.

Curlew Cape May, NJ, c. 1900 13 1/2 in. long Original paint with gunning wear, replaced bill, crack in neck, and age line in top of head. Provenance: The Johnson Collection

A 16 inch Curlew shorebird decoy by R. J. "Bob" Brown (b. 1948), Barnegat, NJ, signed with his signature brand on the underside of the bird. Original paint with minimal wear.

A 23 inch Curlew shorebird decoy by Byron E. Bruffee (1942-2013), Middleboro, MA and Maine, signed on underside of the bird with his stamped signature. Byron was featured in Emmerling's book "Collecti

(Massachusetts 1881-1971) Handsomely painted and carved and in good condition. Marked with makers stamp at the base. H9 1/2" L18 1/2" Sold from the collection of a Southern Gentleman.

Together with another larger example with "RANDALL" scratched on bottom; both set on stand in half log. 16 1/2 x 8 x 9 inches

Grouping of 8 old decoy plus a wooden decoy planter. Most in fair condition.

Set on hand carved oval stand. 11 x 10 1/2 x 2 3/4 inches

20th century, New Jersey. Having a very fine surface and form. The piece having been signed at its underside with stamp and signature. Good condition throughout. H13 3/4" Sold from the collection of a

great lines very lite original paint. L 13"

A 13 inch Curlew shorebird decoy by Herter's (1946-1977), Waseca, MN. Original paint with minor wear.