Verity Family Rare Peep

John Henry Verity (1788-1866) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1840 7 1/2 in. long

An exceedingly early American bird carving. This rare and distinct little bird's form is exquisite and shows the mastery of one of the region's decoy originators as seen on the maker's curlew. This bird has stippling seen on the breast. This feather treatment is not seen on the later works of Obediah. Early working paint with gunning wear. Bill may be original.