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D0727: English Wood Pigeon Decoy
English wood pigeon decoy by an unknown carver, circa early 3rd quarter, 20th century. The decoy is in softly blended original paint depicting the immature plumage. This is unusual in that most wood pigeon decoys were done in the breeding plumage. Solid-bodied with glass eyes and its original inset bill, the decoy is in excellent structural condition and does not appear to have been used. Somewhat smaller than most decoys of the same species, it measures about 13" in length from the tip of the bill to the tip of the tail.
Stand included
Price: $275.00
D724: English Wood Pigeon Decoy
Nicely carved English wood pigeon, circa 1930s. The maker is unknown. It has a solid body with painted tack eyes, original wooden bill and deeply carved shoulders and wing tips. The decoy is in original paint in breeding plumage with a deep patina, showing moderate flaking and wear. It has a pronounced forehead and an age split in one side of the neck. Somewhat smaller than most decoys of the same species, it measures about 12" in length. The stand is included.
Price: $350.00
D724: English Wood Pigeon Decoy
Well done English wood pigeon decoy by an unknown carver, circa 1930. Other than for touch-up to a bill repair, the decoy is in light to moderately worn original paint depicting the breeding plumage. Solid-bodied with glass eyes and deeply carved shoulders, it is in excellent structural condition other than the aforementioned bill repair. The bird measures approximately 15" from the tip of the bill to the tip of the tail. The stand 1s included.
Price: $495.00
D0262: W. S. Morton Rig Golden Plover Decoy
Outstanding early golden plover decoy in eclipse plumage, branded and attributed to W. S. Morton of Quincy, Massachusetts, circa 3rd quarter, 19th century. The decoy exhibits raised primaries and circular carved eyes. It is in near-mint original detailed feather paint, mellowed to a nice patina. There are several minor shot marks and the bill, which is inserted through the head and splined from the back, is slightly blunted. The decoy is overall excellent structurally. The Morton rig is one of the earliest documented, and this decoy is one of the best from the rig. SOLD
D0716: English Wood Pigeon Decoy
Nicely carved English wood pigeon, circa 1930s. The maker is unknown, It has a solid body with painted eyes, original wooden bill and carved wings. Other than for touch-up to a bill repair. the decoy is in original paint with a deep patina, showing light to moderate wear. The decoy measures almost 15" in length. Stand not included.
Price: $495.00
D0715: Mason Black-Bellied Plover Shorebird Decoy
Very nice tackeye black-bellied plover shorebird decoy in spring plumage by the Mason Factory, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1905. The decoy is in mostly original paint with moderate wear but appears to have a light, hazy wash on the back over strong original paint. The fat-bodied bird measures 10.5" in length, including the pitted original nail bill. It is in excellent structural condition with no checking or splitting. A small lead weight was countersunk into the tail in-use. Stand not included. SOLD
D0714: Massachusetts Yellowlegs Shorebird Decoy
Well done "flattie" yellowlegs shorebird decoy by an unknown Massachusetts carver, circa 1900. The 12" long decoy is 1" thick and has rounded edges, a split and beveled tail and carved eyes. The paint is original with a nice patina and shows little wear other than to the upper edge and crown of the head on the right side of the carving. It has been drilled for two stick positions, one running and one standing. There is also a hole in the decoy's tail to allow stringing for carrying the bird. The bill is a professional replacement. The stand is included.
Price: $395.00
D0712: Massachusetts Feeding Lesser Yellowlegs Decoy
Lesser yellowlegs shorebird decoy in rare feeding position by an unknown carver from Massachusetts, circa 1st quarter of the 20th century. The split-tailed decoy with hat pin eyes is in original paint, showing minor wear with a small amount of flaking. Flat-sided and carved from balsa wood, it is just over 9" long and is 1.75" thick. Other than the bill which appears to be a well done older replacement, the decoy is in excellent structural condition. New England shorebirds in original paint of this style and vintage are quite difficult to find! Stand not included.
Price: $895.00
