Verity Family Black Bellied Plover
Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1860
The catalog record
Obediah Verity (1813-1901) Seaford, Long Island, NY, c. 1860 A "beetle head" shorebird decoy with carved eyes and "S" carved wings. In commonly found Verity working repaint, as seen on most authentic Verity plover decoys, with minor gunning wear; hit by shot.
Provenance: William J. Butler, Jr. Collection
Literature: Henry A. Fleckenstein, Jr., "Shorebird Decoys," Exton, PA, 1980, pp. 42, 43, color plates XXI, XIV, and XVI. William Mackey, Jr., "American Bird Decoys," New York, NY, 1965, p. 102.
Provenance
William J. Butler, Jr. Collection
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