Antique NJ Shorebird Decoy Preening Yellowlegs, Signed HV Shourds, Tuckerton
An exceptional carved and painted NJ Shorebird Decoy, Greater Yellowlegs, hand-signed on the underside: H. Solid carved pine in preening position with glass eyes in classic Tuckerton / Barnegat Bay style. See Internet for further information on the carver. Retains completely original painted surface with fine details throughout; the bill appears original as well. Post-mounted on an oval stained pine base with chamfered edge.
The base is original, and stamped: H. The photos are probably the best description for this decoy. Condition: Very Good to Excellent overall with exceptional form, decoration and patina.
See photos for complete details and close-ups. Please consider them as part of the description. Measures approximately 8-1/4"L x 10-1/4"H x 3-3/4D overall. Good Luck, thanks for looking, and be sure to bookmark my Auctions, listed and ending daily. The item "Antique NJ Shorebird Decoy Preening Yellowlegs, Signed HV Shourds, Tuckerton" is in sale since Wednesday, March 16, 2016.
This item is in the category "Sporting Goods\Hunting\Vintage Hunting\Duck Decoys". The seller is "mgs1971" and is located in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to United States. Shourds