W.S. Morton Plover Pair
W. S. Morton (1809-1871) Rig Quincy and Nantucket, MA, c. 865
The catalog record
W. S. Morton (1809-1871) Rig Quincy and Nantucket, MA, c. 865 10 in. long
The decoys attributed to W. S. Morton are readily identifiable with their beveled-edge wing design. Morton hailed from Quincy, and hunted on Nantucket. Many of his decoys have surfaced on the island hunting oasis that lies ninety miles south of Quincy. One of the plover displays intricate "golden" feathering along its back, while the other's plumage is representative of a black-bellied plover. Original paint with even gunning wear. One has a replaced bill.
Provenance: Private Collection, Massachusetts
Literature: John and Shirley Delph, "New England Decoys," Exton, PA, 1980, p. 86, related decoy illustrated.
Provenance
Private Collection, Massachusetts
Comparable sales
The 4 most recent W.S. Morton Plovers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $6,600 |
| Jul 2022 | — | Original | $1,680 |
| 23 Jul 2020 | — | Original | $660 |
| 26 Jul 2007 | — | Original | $3,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All W.S. Morton sales