$1,067
Nine Assorted Shorebird Decoys, America, 19th and 20th century, three "tinnies," one with an 1874 patent mark stamped in the interior, a sickle bill curlew "flattie," a full-body bird with wire legs, and four gray and white painted shorebirds, three in sleeping position, (imperfections), ht. 4-12 3/4 in. All with varying paint losses, tinnies- two lacking shafts, and joinery has come apart, wire legged bird- bill cracked and reglued.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-03-06