A few examples of appraisal values for
RUDDY TURNSTONE

• LARGE RUDDY TURNSTONESouth Shore, MA,
  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 TURNSTONEGeorge Boyd
  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 TURNSTONENew Jersey, c. 1900 10
  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
• RUDDY TURNSTONEOtis Townsend (b. 1877) Townsend
  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 Sprague Beach
  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 TURNSTONEStrater & Sohier (1874-1910) Boston,
  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.
• RUDDY TURNSTONENew Jersey, c. 1890 8
  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.
• HALF-SIZE RUDDY TURNSTONE AND PRINTWilliam
  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
• MINIATURE RUDDY TURNSTONEA. Elmer Crowell
  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
• TWO ERIC KAISER MINIATURE BIRD CARVINGS
  TWO ERIC KAISER MINIATURE BIRD CARVINGS MASSACHUSETTS, CONTEMPORARYTWO ERIC KAISER MINIATURE BIRD CARVINGS, Massachusetts, Contemporary, A snowy egret, height 5", and a ruddy turnstone, height 4". Both signed on bases "Eric Kaiser".
• A. ELMER CROWELL MINIATURE RUDDY TURNSTONE
  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".
• WILLIAM GIBIAN RUDDY TURNSTONE ONANCOCK,
  WILLIAM GIBIAN RUDDY TURNSTONE ONANCOCK, VIRGINIA, 20TH CENTURY LENGTH 9”.WILLIAM GIBIAN RUDDY TURNSTONE, Onancock, Virginia, 20th Century, Turned head. Glass eyes. Carved signature "Gibian" on underside. Dimensions: Length 9".