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Verity Family Early Golden Plover
John Henry Verity (1788-1866) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1830
$900
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500under estimate
Sold Jul 2025at Copley, July 2025
SpeciesPloverSize10.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
John Henry Verity (1788-1866) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1830 10 1/2 in. long
An alert Seaford gunning decoy with tiger-stripe painting. Original paint with even gunning wear, a hairline crack in front of neck, a replaced bill, and a filled rear stick hole.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Verity Family Plovers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $270 |
| Jul 2026 | — | — | $1,680 |
| Jul 2026 | — | — | $900 |
| Feb 2026 | — | — | $21,600 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $3,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Verity Family sales