Marty Hanson Black-Bellied Plover Shorebird

A rare 12 1/4 inch shorebird decoy in Winter plumage by Martin D. Collins (b. 1960), Wareham and Bridgewater, MA. Signed on the underside with maker's initials. A similar shorebird decoy was featured

Branded "O.C. Cole" on side. Another shorebird from with this rig brand is pictured as #71 in Shore Bird Decoys by Henry A. Fleckenstein Jr. Old working repaint, bill loss. Appx. 8 1/2" long, height 9

Early, and probably original, paint. Shot marks. Bill appears to be original. Length appx. 10", height with base appx. 13".

A 9 inch Black-Bellied Plover shorebird decoy with tack eyes. Original paint with even wear, flaking and replaced bill.

A 10 inch Black-Bellied Plover shorebird decoy, thought to be from a Mid-Atlantic state. Original paint with even wear and a probable replaced bill.

A 12 inch Black-Bellied Plover shorebird decoy by Ken Kirby (b.1946), Little Egg Harbor, NJ, signed and branded on the underside of the bird. Kirby was named the 2014 New Jersey carver of the Year.

An 11 inch running Black-Bellied Plover shorebird decoy with painted eyes and a split tail. Original paint with wear, to include wing tip and tail chips.

NICE GROUP OF FIVE SHOREBIRD TINNIES by Strater & Sohier, Boston, MA. The group consists of a BLACK BELLIED PLOVER, BLACK BELLIED PLOVER in fall plumage, DOWITCHER, ROBIN SNIPE AND YELLOWLEGS. All in

New Jersey, 20th C., four marked in ink "H.V. Shourds", comprising, a black-bellied plover, a curlew, a feeding yellowlegs, a standing yellowlegs, and a dunlin; 5 pieces total Tallest: 15-3/4"h Proven

Referred to as a "Tinnie", this Black Bellied Plover decoy has original paint with some very minor wear from use in the field. The hinge joining the two halves is slightly loose, but secure. Has bee

The Ruddy Turnstone and Black Bellied Plover with similar original sponged paint and whittled beaks. Measure 4.25 x 9.5 and 5 x 9.5 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping se

1 ruddy turnstone by Walker & 1 black bellied plover in preening position by unknown, both 9"L, est. 100 - 200

A 10 1/2 inch shorebird decoy by Brian Piccirillo (b. 1974), Stratford, CT and Miami, Florida. Signed with incised initials on the bottom of the base - which is included. Exhibits classic Seaford, Lon

An 8 1/2 inch smaller size Plover shorebird decoy, circa 1890. In old paint with wear to include some cracks.

Black bellied plover, Obediah Verity, Seaford, New York, 3rd quarter 19th century. 10.5” long. Deep wing carving and carved eyes. Eyes are facing somewhat forward on beetle style head. Provenanc

Black-Bellied Plover Harry V. Shourds (1861-1920) Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890 9 3/4 in. long A plover in breeding plumage. Strong original paint with light gunning wear. Provenance: The Johnson Collection

Black bellied plover from Long Island, New York, last quarter 19th century. A plump bird similar to those of the Roger's rig. Mackey ink stamp on underside. Measures 9" long. Provenance: Ex collection

Fat miniature black bellied plover, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts. Split tail carving. Maker's rectangle stamp on the underside. Measures 3 1/4" long. Just over 1 1/4" wide.

PAIR OF NANTUCKET BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER DECOYSCirca 1890Maker unknown. Hollow-carved. Original bills. Carved wings. Hit with shot.Lengths 11”.

Full bodied decorative black bellied plover on stone base, Al Glassford, Smith Falls, Ontario. Signed. Carving stands 9.5" tall. Body is 4" wide with finely detailed feather carving and slightly turne

Black bellied plover, Captain Dan Showell, Absecon, New Jersey, last quarter 19th century. Wire bill. 13" long. Provenance: Bruce Williams collection. Formerly in the collection of Somers G. Headly. N

Black bellied plover, Obediah Verity, Seaford, Long Island, New York, 1st quarter 20th century. Relief wing carving, and carved eyes.

Detroit, MI, tack eyes, worn original paint with a few shot marks, wooden bill is possibly a replacement, hard to find in any condition, 10.5"L, est. 1,400 - 1,800

Black bellied plover, Obediah Verity, Seaford, Long Island, last quarter 19th century. In emerging plumage with deep relief wing carving and carved eyes. Measures 10.5" long. Notes: Decoy