William Stiles Ruddy Turnstone

William Stiles Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1900 10 1/4 in. long

An exceedingly rare, if not unique, turnstone with strong paint. This decoy, along with the Bush Stiles curlew in this sale, represent the best of this maker's work. The museum code in red paint on the underside reads, "A51.162." Original paint with even gunning wear, a few tight age lines, and an original knot cavity on right side of tail.

Provenance: Walter L. Bush Collection Collection of a New York City Museum, acquired from the above in 1953

Provenance

Walter L. Bush Collection Collection of a New York City Museum, acquired from the above in 1953