Sold2024Four Shorebird Decoys by Will KirkpatrickFour shorebird decoys from 9 to 15 inches, a Mason-style Curlew, a Holmes style Ruddy Turnstone, a Dilley style Golden Plover, and a running Curlew by William E. Kirkpatrick (b.1939), Hudson, MA, twoSee Sold Price
Sold2021Sherer Rig Golden Plover Decoy, A. Elmer CrowellA. 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 toSee Sold Price
Sold2021Golden plover, Elisha Burr, Hingham, Massachusetts,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.See Sold Price
Sold2023Pair of tack eye golden ploverPair 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 chSee Sold Price
Sold2022Golden plover form the Morton rig, Nantucket, Massachusetts, last quarter 19th century.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.See Sold Price
Sold2022Early miniature golden plover, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts.Early miniature golden plover, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts. Split tail carving. Unmarked underside. Measures 2 3/4" long.See Sold Price
Sold2021Golden Plover on Wire Legs, Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)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 boSee Sold Price
Sold2019GOLDEN PLOVER DECOY / PLUVIER DORÉA 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; CeleSee Sold Price
Sold2021Golden plover, Cigar Daisey, Chincoteague, Virginia.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.See Sold Price
Sold2022Golden plover, Joseph Lincoln, Accord, Massachusetts, circa 1900.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: DecoySee Sold Price
Sold2022Mark McNair (VA), Golden PloverMark 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 oneSee Sold Price
Sold2023Golden Plover with Raised Wings by Mark S. McNair (b. 1950)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 undersideSee Sold Price
Sold2021A. ELMER CROWELL MINIATURE GOLDEN PLOVERA. ELMER CROWELL MINIATURE GOLDEN PLOVEREast Harwich, Massachusetts, 1862-1952Circa 1925. Mounted on an oval base. Rectangular stamp.Height 2.5".See Sold Price
Sold2023Golden Plover Decoy, Coffin FamilyGolden 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: PrSee Sold Price
Sold2022Golden plover from Nantucket, Massachusetts, 3rd quarter 19th century.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: DecoySee Sold Price
Sold2021EARLY GOLDEN PLOVER, CHIEF E. CUFFEEVERY 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-piecSee Sold Price
Sold2022Golden Plover DecoyGolden 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 tSee Sold Price
Sold2023Pair of folky golden ploverPair 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 caSee Sold Price
Sold2021GOLDEN PLOVER, CHIEF E. CUFFEERARE 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 feathSee Sold Price
Sold2024Golden Plover by Charles F. CoffinA 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.See Sold Price
Sold2022Hollow Golden Plover DecoyHollow 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, includingSee Sold Price
Sold2024Golden Plover - Pete PalumboPeter Palumbo - Bay Shore, Long Island c.2012 -12" tall, bird is 9" long - Noted competition carver and judge. Took 2nd place in species the 2012 Ward World "Lem & Steve Ward Smoothie Shorebirds & WadSee Sold Price
Sold2024Golden Plover by Delbert "Cigar" Daisey (1924-2017)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 CoSee Sold Price
Sold2022Golden Plover DecoyGolden 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 lSee Sold Price