Early Golden Plover decoy found on Long Island

VERY 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-piec

Pair 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 ca

A. 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 to

Rig of Seven Flattie Golden Plover South Shore, MA, c. 1880 11 in. long This group is part of a recently discovered rig and is offered here in its as-found state. As found.

Bluebill Hen Capt. John C. Schweikart (1870-1954) Detroit and Strawberry Island, MI, c. 1920 16 in. long A hollow diver from this renowned Michigan maker. As found in early gunning paint. Provenance:

VERY EARLY CORK DECOY, POSSIBLY A GOLDENEYE, Long Island, NY. Very early working paint. Good structural condition. Bottom board construction. Retains keel weight and old staple.

Early Iron Sinkbox Decoy, Long Islandvery early iron sinkbox decoy attributed to Long Island, New York. Before 1900. Length 12.5" Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.c

LI Plover Decoy c 1890 A 10 ¾ inch long flat-sided plover with painted eyes, an inlet bill, and nicely undercut wing tips. Probably by a Southard or Verity family member. . Purchased from Adele E

A 10 1/2 inch Golden Plover shorebird decoy similar to others found in rigs on the South Shore of Massachusetts, in winter plumage. Old paint with even wear.

LONG ISLAND MERGANSER DRAKE DECOYEarly 20th CenturyMaker unknown. Original paint with gunning wear.Length 17”.

Title: Rare Early Cast Iron Sink Box Decoy Provenance/Additional Info: Rare Early Cast Iron Sink Box Decoy From Long Island, NY. Late In The 19th Century, Sink Boxes Were Special Boats That Floated Ne

Title: American Golden Plover Decoy Carving Rhodes Dimension: Decoy – 9 ½” long x 2 5/8” wide. Date: Ca. 1960’s. Additional Information: Realistic carving of an American G

Title: American Golden Plover Decoy Carving Rhodes Dimension: Decoy – 8 ½” long x 2 5/8” wide. Date: Ca. 1960’s. Additional Information: Realistic carving of an American G

RARE 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 feath

Title: American Golden Plover Decoy Carving Rhodes Dimension: Decoy – 9 3/8” long x 2 5/8” wide. Date: Ca. 1960’s. Additional Information: Realistic carving of an American Gold

O'Brien Verity Plump Plover Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1880 10 in. long Among Verity plovers, this rotund model stands out. The body has a circumference of nearly eleven i

A 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; Cele

Golden 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: Pr

Golden 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 t

Hollow 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, including

Peter 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 & Wad

Golden 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 l

Golden Plover Nantucket, MA, c. 1860 9 in. long A plump form with two-piece construction and green stippled plumage. Original paint with light gunning wear. Provenance: Wade and Sharon Wander Collecti

Golden Plover Nantucket, MA, c. 1890 10 in. long A two-piece Nantucket plover with wire bill. Original paint with even gunning wear.