A few examples of appraisal values for
RUDDY TURNSTONE

• LARGE RUDDY TURNSTONESouth Shore,
  LARGE RUDDY TURNSTONESouth Shore, MA, c. 1880 13 in. long A split-tail shorebird with "WLW" incised on the underside. It was likely made as large sandpiper and converted for hunting turnstone. This bird is part of a recently discovered rig and is offered here in its as-found state. Old paint with heavy gunning wear, reset crack through head, and a replaced bill.
• MINIATURE RUDDY TURNSTONEA. Elmer
  MINIATURE RUDDY TURNSTONEA. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 3 in. long A popular and colorful shorebird with the maker's rectangular stamp on the bottom of the base. Original paint with light wear. Provenance: Nina Fletcher Little Collection Warren M. Little Collection, by descent from the above Private Collection, acquired from the estate of the above
• RUDDY TURNSTONENew Jersey, c.
  RUDDY TURNSTONENew Jersey, c. 1890 8 1/2 in. long A rare decoy species with two stick-up holes from the historic George Bird Evans Collection, which included prime New Jersey shorebird examples. Evans (1906–1998) was a writer, artist, dog breeder, and sportsman. Stamped and written collector inventory numbers are on the underside. Original paint with light gunning wear and a possible bill replacement. Provenance: George Bird Evans Collection Private Collection Literature: Kenneth L. Gosner, "Working Decoys of the Jersey Coast and Delaware Valley," Cranbury, NJ, 1985, p. 96, related decoy illustrated.
• MINIATURE RUDDY TURNSTONEGeorge
  MINIATURE RUDDY TURNSTONEGeorge Boyd (1873-1941) Seabrook, NH, c. 1930 4 1/2 in. long A rare and refined three-inch-tall shorebird carving with a split tail mounted on a beveled-edge base. Original paint with moderate wear, including a few paint rubs. Provenance: Wade and Sharon Wander Collection
• RUDDY TURNSTONEOtis Townsend (b.
  RUDDY TURNSTONEOtis Townsend (b. 1877) Townsend Inlet, NJ, c. 1910 12 in. long An oversize turnstone with incised raised wing detail and a slightly turned head. Original paint with even gunning wear and a chip to right side. Provenance: Wade and Sharon Wander Collection
• RUDDY TURNSTONECapt. Jonas
  RUDDY TURNSTONECapt. Jonas Sprague Beach Haven, NJ, c. 1900 9 3/4 in. long A rare turnstone with sweeping lines and a very distinct zig-zag tail. Old gunning paint with moderate wear, chips to bill and tail tip. Provenance: Wade and Sharon Wander Collection
• RUDDY TURNSTONENew Jersey, c.
  RUDDY TURNSTONENew Jersey, c. 1900 10 in. long A turnstone carved from a 1 7/8 inch board. Original paint with moderate gunning wear and a replaced bill. Provenance: Wade and Sharon Wander Collection
• HALF-SIZE RUDDY TURNSTONE AND
  HALF-SIZE RUDDY TURNSTONE AND PRINTWilliam S. "Bill" Johnson (1938-2009) Virginia Beach, VA, c. 1980 6 1/2 in. long A miniature ruddy turnstone carving and accompanying print by the maker. Signed and incised on the bottom by this past director of the Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum in Virginia Beach, VA. print of decoy: On front "Ruddy Turnstone by Lothrop Holmes Kingston, Mass. c.1885." lower right "(C) Wm S Johnson 2002" frame, 8 3/4 by 10 3/4 " sight, Original paint with light wear. Provenance: Harry and Judy Bextel Collection
• RUDDY TURNSTONEStrater & Sohier
  RUDDY TURNSTONEStrater & Sohier (1874-1910) Boston, MA, c. 1880 9 in. long A rare folding tin turnstone with the manufacturer's patent stamp on the inside. Original paint with light wear.
• MCCLEERY (NJ), RUDDY TURNSTONE Last
  MCCLEERY (NJ), RUDDY TURNSTONE Last quarter of the 19th century, with attribution to Jonas Sprague, solid construction, painted eyes, inserted hardwood bill, a hole drilled through the tail for carrying the decoy to and from the field, McCleery stamp.
• A. ELMER CROWELL MINIATURE RUDDY
  A. ELMER CROWELL MINIATURE RUDDY TURNSTONE EAST HARWICH, MASSACHUSETTS, CIRCA 1930 HEIGHT 2”.A. ELMER CROWELL MINIATURE RUDDY TURNSTONE, East Harwich, Massachusetts, Circa 1930, Mounted on an oval base. Rectangular stamp. Inscribed in ink on underside "A.E. Crowell East Harwich Turn Stone Cape Cod". Dimensions: Height 2".
• A shorebird chip carved from a root
  A shorebird chip carved from a root head. 10"H.
• Northwood Russet Turtle flower
  Northwood Russet Turtle flower block/frog.
• Five Shorebirds early 20th century,
  Five Shorebirds early 20th century, carved in profile, tack ey
• JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (AMERICAN,
  JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (AMERICAN, 1785-1851) "RUDDY PLOVER"...DESCRIPTION: John James Audubon "Ruddy Plover" aquatint. Lower right "Engraved printed and coloured by Bob Havell, 1834" lower left "Drawn from natural by J.J. Audubon F.R.S, F.L.S" "No. 46" Plate "CCXXX" Pencil numbered "102/400" CIRCA: 19th Cent. ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: H: 26.5" x L: 39.5" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• Prideaux John Selby (English
  Prideaux John Selby (English 1788-1867) "Common Cormorant" "Stock Dove Rock Pigeon" "Rook" "Starling Rose Coloured Pastor" and "Fieldfare Thrush Redwing Blackbird" five hand-colored prints unknown edition sights 17 1/2 in. x 11 in. to 22 in. x 16 in. attractively matted and framed.
• John James Audubon (after) (New
  John James Audubon (after) (New York 1785-1851) RUFFED GROUSE Tetrao Umbellus) pl. 293 color lithograph framed marked in margins sight size: H24'' W35'' Provenance: Milledgeville Georgia private collection. Not examined out of framed. Appears to be late 19th/early 20th century color printed edition. Does not appear to laid.
• 3 WOODEN BIRD CARVINGS BY HARRY
  3 WOODEN BIRD CARVINGS BY HARRY V. SHOURDSca. late 20th century; each uniquely carved with fine details to head with glass eyes, fine painted details, each signed by Shourds and placed on dowels in half-cut driftwood: yellow legs with head placed back over body preening feathers, 9 1/4"h; head down ruddy turnstone, 7 1/2"h; erect head ruddy turnstone, 10 1/4"h; Condition: good
• RUDDY DUCK BY JOSEPH LINCOLN A fine
  RUDDY DUCK BY JOSEPH LINCOLN A fine example with full body form and upswept tail. The paint is in rich earth tones with deep cinnamon red tone to its back and soft matted pattern to the breast and sides. Unsigned. Identified as "RUDDY" in pencil on bottom. 3 3/4" long. Surface original. One small flake to side tip of bill. Slight blunting to one corner of tail with minor paint loss. Small flake to other side side of tail.
• Carved and Painted Shorebird
  Carved and Painted Shorebird early 20th century, well-carved original gray/white paint, tack ey
• MINIATURE RUFFED GROUSEBy Allen
  MINIATURE RUFFED GROUSEBy Allen J. King (1878-1963) of North Scituate Rhode Island. Exceptionally well-carved in drumming form with wings and tail open. Painted eyes. Signed on lower right of burlwood base A.J. King''.Provenance: Private Collection Arizona.''
• North Carolina redhead decoy,
  North Carolina redhead decoy, 16-1/2 in. Scattered areas of retouch and repaint, abrasions to tail and bill, some added nails.
• Gould & H C Ritcher, hand
  Gould & H C Ritcher, hand coloured lithograph. Phalacrocorax Sulcirostris, Groove-billed Cormorant, approx 34 x 51.5 cm
• MINIATURE TURNSTONEA. Elmer Crowell
  MINIATURE TURNSTONEA. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, 1933 3 in. long The Crowell miniature shorebirds from lot 275 though 280 are from a single set. They are making their market debut after being held in the Batchelder and Crocker families since they were acquired from Crowell in 1933. This turnstone bird displays the maker's rectangular stamp on the bottom. Original paint with minimal wear. Provenance: Acquired from Crowell by a member of the Batchelder Family, 1933 Crocker Family Collection, gifted from the above Private Collecion, by descent from the above Literature: Stephen B. O'Brien Jr. and Chelsie W. Olney, "Elmer Crowell: Father of American Bird Carving," Hingham, MA, 2019, pp. 239-241, miniatures illustrated and discussed.
• Gould & Richter Hand coloured
  Gould & Richter Hand coloured Diomedea Fuliginosa, Sooty Albatross, approx 34 x 51.5 cm
• Robert Guge (American 1952 -
  Robert Guge (American 1952 - 2013) two carved yellowlegs shorebirds, tallest 12"h
• Red knot or 'robin snipe'
  Red knot or 'robin snipe' decoy h. v. shourds sr., tuckerton, new jersey, circa 1900 Solid construction with painted eyes and inserted bill. L: 8 in. ,000-12,000 Scattered small areas of paint loss; craquelleure to breast and tail
• Carved and painted shorebird,
  Carved and painted shorebird, yellowlegs with cork body, probably original carved wooden beak, attributed to Thomas Gelston (Quogue, New York), later cherrywood stand, 22-1/2 in. Some shot wounds, old possibly original paint, some surface bruises with later repaint.
• THIRTEEN BIRD CARVINGSContemporaryA
  THIRTEEN BIRD CARVINGSContemporaryA bufflehead and a sanderling by Michael McCarthy a bufflehead by Gary Crossman a blue-winged teal by Leo Koppy a sanderling by David Morin a dunlin by Salt Marsh Carvings a yellowlegs by Ken Kirby a dunlin by Harold McCannon a piping plover by Gail Baner a piping plover by J.S. Meyer a dunlin by Wayne Kioi a wren by Phillip Brown and a curlew signed illegibly. Most are life-size.
• After John James Audubon (American,
  After John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851) Reddish Egret, Plate 371, from The Birds of America, Bien edition, 1860, chromolithograph on paper, 39-3/8 x 26-7/8 in.; 20th-century gilt wood frame,
• Two Doughty bird figurines: male
  Two Doughty bird figurines: male and female lazuli buntings with choke cherry, both with black printed mark with Doughty signature, each 11 in.
• Rose Surace 'Chestnut Sidded
  Rose Surace 'Chestnut Sidded Warbler' 1976 Oil on Porcelain Tile Framed- 14x12''
• * (ORNITHOLOGY ENGLISH) GOULD
  * (ORNITHOLOGY ENGLISH) GOULD JOHN A group of three lithographs with hand-coloring including two heightened with gum arabic from The Birds of Great Britain (London 1862-1873) comprising Mealy Redpole Asiatic Nuthatch and Cypselus Apus (The Common Swift). Size of largest 22 x 15 inches.
• John Costin (American, 20th
  John Costin (American, 20th Century), two large folio hand-colored engravings of Florida Shore Birds, "Reddish Egret" and "Woodstork", each example signed and numbered "114/250" in pencil, sight 35-1/2" x 25". Glazed, matted and framed en suite.
• TWO HARDSTONE MODELS OF BIRDS the
  TWO HARDSTONE MODELS OF BIRDS the first possibly a toucan with striated orange beak and black and white plumage the second possibly a parrot with green body and a red crest both avians with gilt-metal feet perched atop amethyst geode sections (2)
• Aiden Lassell Ripley
  Aiden Lassell Ripley (Massachusetts/New York, 1869-1969) Two Ruffed Grouse Taking Flight, signed lower left "A. Lassell Ripley ©", watercolor over pencil on cream paper, 19-1/2 x 30 in.; modern wood frame,