Exceedingly Rare Feeding Robin Snipe Decoy, Obediah

Robin Snipe Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890 9 in. long A red knot in bright spring plumage. Robin snipe carvings by this maker are amongst the rarest species that he carved, with t

North Carolina Robin Snipe North Carolina 10 1/2 in. long A chip-carved red knot with a wire bill. Paint has heavy wear and there is an original imperfection in the right side.

Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 10 1/2 in. long This carving bears a museum code "A51.146" in red paint on the underside. Original paint with gunning wear and a crack along right

A 10 inch Dowitcher Shorebird decoy attributed to John Henry Birch, a mid-19th Century shorebird carver from Long Island, NY. In old in-use paint with gunning wear.

Robin Snipe Decoy Pair Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890 9 1/2 in. long Mostly original paint with very heavy gunning wear, including one reset neck. One bird has a replaced bill and

Running Robin Snipe Virginia, c. 1880 12 in. long Inscription on underside displays the museum identification code "A51-174" in red paint. Old paint with heavy gunning wear and a replaced bill. Proven

8 pieces. EXCEEDINGLY RARE Robin Hood and his Merry Men. Very good condition. 50mm scale. Unboxed.

RARE ROBIN SNIPE by George Strunk, Glendora, NJ. Excellent original paint and condition. Fine detailed painted feather work to wings and back. Relief-carved wings with split-tail carving. Mounted atop

Length appx. 12 1/2 inches. Old paint, possibly an early repaint. Wear to edges, particularly bill and cheek. Carved "WN" on underside. There is no base included with this lot. For additional photos p

Length appx. 9 3/8 inches. Paint appears to be original. Wear to edges, particularly bill and cheek. Carved "WN" on underside. There is no base included with this lot.

Feeding Yellowlegs George "Watts" Penn (1866-1956) Forked River, NJ, c. 1900 9 in. long A rare, feeding shorebird decoy with gently raised wings, and sculptural broad shoulders paired with a thin neck

117. EXCEEDINGLY RARE BISQUE “KEWPIE FEEDING BABY” VIGNETTE. 2 ½”. Marks: “c” (in circle) plus round Rose O’Neill copyright sticker on back. All-bisque vignett

Approx 11 3/4" tall

Early Carved-Wing Bluebill A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1895 14 1/2 In. long An exceedingly rare snuggle-head decoy with raised wing tips and incised tail feathers. Old paint with

The Robin Snipe in later paint is offered with a Yellow Legs shore bird decoy in dry, old untouched surface as shown with tack eyes. Measure 5 x 11 and 10.5 x 9 inches. We happily provide seamless in-

Trego-Rig Blue-Winged Teal Robert Elliston (1847-1925) Bureau, IL, c. 1890 12 1/4 in. long An exceedingly rare and early teal decoy. Widely regarded as the "Dean" of the Illinois River carving traditi

Harry V. Shourds carved wood shorebird decoy of a Robin Snipe. 8 3/4" long x 8" tall, Yellowlegs 12 1/2" long x 11 3/4" tall. Some paint loss.

RARE RUNNING SNIPE by the Wildfowler Decoy Co., Pt. Pleasant, NJ. Excellent original paint and structural condition. Very ornate paint ticking to head and body. Relief-carved wings. Retains glass eyes

Alvin Alexander White may well be the best known American firearms engraver of the 20th century and arguably one of the best. White worked as a die cutter prior to World War II and then served in the

Red Knot Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 10 1/2 in. long A glass-eye robin snipe. Original paint with gunning wear, including numerous shot scars and some damage from rust at bill

A 12 inch Dowitcher shorebird decoy attributed to a carver from the Atlantic City wetlands area. Displays a curved wire bill and a partially flat underside for nesting posture.

OVERSIZED MALLARD HEN STICK UP by the Wildfowler Decoy Co., Pt. Pleasant, NJ. Very good original paint and condition. Very minor rubs to top of head and some nicks to back. Rare feeding position. Head

Rare full size decorative robin on wooden base, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts. 9.25" long. Notes: Decoy

An 11 inch two piece shorebird decoy with rare factory installed glass eyes. In old paint with patina and minor wear.