Strater and Sohier Tin Shorebirds

Strater and Sohier Boston, MA, c. 1874 Two tin shorebird decoys. The blackbellied plover with the “Pat. Oct. 27, 1874” ink stamp inside. Black-bellied plover is in original paint, with some paint flaking. Yellowlegs is in original paint, however, the two halves are married to make a complete decoy. The paint and stamping do not match, although they are very close, and probably from the same maker at different times. It has some paint flaking and rust.