Golden 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.

A group of four 19th century wooden boxes. ++ Three round, painted, lap-seam pantry boxes impressed with "J. Burr" on top of lid. Made of cooper, John Burr (Hingham, Massachusetts, 1791-1857). ++ Gree

RARE RUSS P. BURR WILLETHingham, Massachusetts, 20th CenturyIn flying form. Mounted on a driftwood base. Stamped “Russ P. Burr Hingham, Mass” on base.Height 3.75”.

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: Decoy

RUSS BURR MINIATURE GROUSEHingham, Massachusetts, 1887-1955In drumming form. Mounted on a driftwood base. Stamped on base "Russ P. Burr Hingham Mass".Height 5".

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.

A. ELMER CROWELL MINIATURE GOLDEN PLOVEREast Harwich, Massachusetts, 1862-1952Circa 1925. Mounted on an oval base. Rectangular stamp.Height 2.5".

RUSS P. BURR BOBWHITE QUAILHingham, Massachusetts, 20th CenturyCarved wings. Mounted on a driftwood base. Stamped “Russ P. Burr Hingham, Mass” on underside.Height 5”.

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: Decoy

Early miniature golden plover, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts. Split tail carving. Unmarked underside. Measures 2 3/4" long.

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.

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

Pair 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 ch

Golden plover in winter plumage. Split tail carving with drilled carrying hole at wingtips. Wide flat top head typical of the maker. Measures 10.25" long.

FINE MINIATURE SHOREBIRDS by Russ P. Burr, Hingham, MA. The long-bill curlew with deep, relief-carved wings, and split tail. The feeding plover with deep relief-carved wings with split wing tips. Both

Group of (2) golden plover shorebird decoys believed to be from Nantucket, Massachusetts; the maker is unknown but they appear to be by the same carver. Both birds have the same paint pattern, which a

This early New England pantry box, is stamped on the bottom base BURR, which is the mark of John Burr (1791 – 1857) a well known, well documented cooper out of Hingham, Massachusetts. Box is co

Plover and Yellowlegs Massachusetts, c. 1900 10 in. long A split-tail yellowlegs with painted oval eyes and a "X" rig marking on the underside. The small golden plover was carved from a one-and-one-ei

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 bo

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, 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.

Mark 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 one

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 underside

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