5 working shorebirds/decoys set w/case/plover

Item: 195782
Origin: United States
Circa Date: 1860's
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Seller: joannegetz - Visit Store
Seller Status: Good
Ends: Tuesday, March 30, 1:16 p.m. CDT
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12 days, 22 hours
Price $975.00

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Ending:	12 days, 22 hours (Tue Mar 30, 1:16 p.m. CDT)
Date Listed:	Sat Oct 31, 12:38 p.m. CDT
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Item Description: I am offering this unusual set of shorebird decoys for sale. I have never seen anything quite like them. They are wonderful decoys and even a more wonderful example of fine American Folk Art. There are 5 shorebirds in all. Each is separated with shell casing and each bird has its own stick for placement. All of these pieces are housed in their original carrying case. The case still has remains of original paint. I was told the shorebirds come from New Hampshire and date to around 1884-1889. This information was given to me by the person I purchased them from. Each bird is so fine, has original paint. I cannot find any overpaint. Some of the sticks are broken, some of them are colored. I think in its original state each color coded stick went with the bird that was to the right of the same colored shell casing. I don't know if all of the sticks are original or not because there are several that have no color. The overall size of the carrying case is 10 1/2 x 9 x 4. Each shorebird measures about 7 inches from tail to tip of beak. Of course the height would depend on the length of the stick combined with the 3 inch height of the bird. To me this is an outstanding piece of folk art. Would make a terrific Holiday gift for that special person. Please check out my other auctions as I am adding some truly wonderful pieces this week. I appreciate your attention.

5 working shorebirds/decoys set w/case/plover

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Wednesday, March 17th 2010.

5 working shorebirds/decoys set w/case/plover

Price $975.00

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