Raven’s Way is pleased to offer an Excellent and Rare Miniature Black-backed Gull Decoy on a Carved Clam Shell by Elmer Crowell (1862-1952), East Harwich, Massachusetts, circa 1930s. Crowell Miniatures are always in high demand, but there are a Very Limited Number of Miniature Black-backed Gulls and Even Fewer Miniatures on a Carved and Painted Clam Shell Base. This Gull displays Excellent Original Paint with a Good Deal of Subtle Feathering; the Split Tail Carving and the Finely Formed Bill Carving further enhance the Rather Sleek Body Style; the Clam Shell Base adds the Finishing Touch. The Bottom has the “Rectangular” Brand: “A. E. Crowell / Maker / East Harwich / Mass.” (Note that the small unpainted area on the bottom is where Crowell mounted his minis to paint them; not a flaw.) Measurements: 5 ½” in length, 1 ½” (Base 3”) in width, and 3 ¼” in height. Former Howard Waddell Collection. A Splendid Miniature for the Serious Decoy Collector.

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 Price $4850 plus shipping

A Very Finely Done Decorative Woodcock in a Calling Position by Harry A. Ross (1914- 1992), North Conway, New Hampshire, circa 1975. Harry Ross was, of course, very well known for his work at Ted Mulliken’s Wildfowler Company in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, during the 1940s and 1950s. Later, Ross moved to Northern New England and sold his decorative carvings in North Conway. This Open-billed, Glass Eye Woodcock displays the Quality that Ross incorporated into both his Carving and Paint Work, and indicates that Ross was a Very Versatile Decoy Carver and Painter. Excellent Original Condition with a Couple of Minor Rubs to the Paint on the Bill. Measurements: 7 ½” in width (stand 8”), 2 ½” in depth (stand 4”), and 9 ¾” in height, including the stand. 

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Price $695 plus shipping

Full-Sized Mourning Dove Decoy by New Jersey Master Carver Steve Morey, Tuckerton, New Jersey, circa 1990s. Morey has long been considered one of the major New Jersey carvers and is perhaps most well-known for his shorebird decoys. This Morey Dove is an Outstanding Carving with Detailed Feather Carving, Fine Form, Glass Eyes, and a Soft, Appealing Paint Finish. The Classic Morey “M” is carved just behind the stick hole and the Base is Signed “Mourning Dove / Steve Morey.” Measurements : 12” in length, 3” in width, and 8 ¾” in height, including the stand. A Beautiful Collector’s Piece.

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1/3^rd Size (8” in length) First Year Male Snowy Owl with Glass Eyes on Wood Branch Base by R. G. Jansson (deceased), Barnstable, Massachusetts, circa Early-Mid 20^th Century. Nicely Carved – Raised Wing Split Tail, Detailed Facial Carving -- and Hand Painted Detail of a Standing Snowy Owl displaying First Year Male Plumage typical of what Jansson may have seen on Cape Cod during the Winter Migration. Jansson carved numerous species over the years though there is little research on his work. This Example is in Excellent Condition with only some minor wear from age. The Bottom of the Base is Branded: “R.G. Jansson / - Cape Cod –“ in a Rectangular  Frame, as is typical of his Branded work. Measurements: 8” in width and 11” in height, including the Base. Rare Example.

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Price $2600 plus shipping