Miniature Semipalmated Plover, A. Elmer Crowell

Miniature semipalmated plover, Frank Finney, Cape Charles, Virginia. Made in the style of Elmer Crowell. Carved wings, split tail, and slightly turned head with glass eyes. Base is stamped "Finney" wi

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

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.

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

Miniature Semipalmated Plover Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 2020 3 in. tall A small plover with an incised, stylized "F" and the maker's stamp on the underside of the base. Original pain

Miniature robin, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts. Maker's maker rectangular stamp in underside. "Robin" is written in pencil on underside. Measures 3.5" long.

Miniature yellowlegs, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts. Raised wing tips. Maker's rectangle stamp and the number 25 in pencil on the underside. Measures 2 3/4" long. Notes: Decoy

Miniature goldfinch, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts. Maker’s rectangular stamp in underside with number “3” in pencil. 2.75" long.

Miniature bluebird, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts. Maker’s rectangular stamp in underside along with ‘11’ in pencil and ‘74’ in pen. 3” long.

Set of 22 Miniature Shorebirds A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 largest is 4 3/4 in. long Crowell created three different sets of miniature birds, twenty-five ducks, twenty-five

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

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 10 in. long This well-fed working black-belled plover decoy features Elmer Crowell's plump and upright pose and impeccable provenance. It was fin

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 1 3/4 in. tall This lot and the following Sherer Collection miniature lots represent some of the earliest and best condition songbirds we have ev

Miniature Dowitcher A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 3 1/4 in. tall A bright breeding dowitcher miniature displaying the maker's rectangular stamp and inked species designation o

Miniature Dunlin A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 2 3/4 in. tall The underside bear's Crowell's rectangular stamp and the species' name "Redback Sandpiper" in ink. Original paint

Miniature Pheasant A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1945 4 1/2 in. tall, 4 1/2 in. long A miniature pheasant with the maker's rectangular stamp on the underside of the chip-carved bas

Miniature Bluebird A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 2 in. tall An early delicate bluebird carving with fine paint detail by the Cape Cod maker. Original paint with minimal wear.

Carved and Painted Miniature Woodcock, A. Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts, early 20th century, the standing figure on a domed base, with a circular Crowell ink stamp on the underside, ht. 3

Miniature Killdeer A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1935 3 1/2 in. long Crowell's rectangular stamp and the species is written on the bottom. Original paint with minimal wear. Provena

PAIR OF A. ELMER CROWELL MINIATURE MALLARDSEast Harwich, Massachusetts, 1862-1952Circa 1928. Mounted together on a stepped oval base. Rectangular stamp.Height 4”. Length 5”.

Early Signed A. E. Crowell Cape Cod Mass. Marked Died Jan 1952 and 89. Approx. 3 inches tall x 4 inches long. Early unusual burl bark base. Original as found untouched condition. Good condition.

PAIR OF A. ELMER CROWELL MINIATURE MALLARDSEast Harwich, Massachusetts, Circa 1930Mounted together on a kidney-shaped base. Rectangular stamp.Height 3.75". Length 7”.

Early miniature spotted sandpiper, Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, Massachusetts. Raised wing tips. Identified on the unpainted underside. Measures 3" long. Notes: Decoy

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1915 6 in. long An outstanding carving in a reaching position. Its long thin neck, graceful body, and exceptional feather blending, demonstrate Crowel