Hewlett Family Semipalmated Or Wilson's Plover

Hewlett Family Hewlett, Long Island, NY, c. 1900 6 5/8 in. long

Gunning decoys for small plover species by any maker are exceptionally rare. This dainty bird features elegant lines, split tail carving, and excellent paint.

In the late 1600s the first Hewlett family member settled and farmed a couple square miles of southern Long Island. Their farm included the land around a protected bay and harbor, both of which are named for them. Original paint with even gunning wear and replaced bill.

Provenance: Grant Nelson Collection

Literature: Guyette and Schmidt, "North American Bird Decoys at Auction," November, 1996, lot 139, exact decoy illustrated.

Provenance

Grant Nelson Collection