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Ephraim Hildreth Early Plover

Ephraim Hildreth (1835-1915) Rio Grande, NJ, c. 1870

Ephraim Hildreth – Early Plover – 2019
$2,160
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,200over estimate
Sold 16 Feb 2019at The Winter Sale 2019 — Copley

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SpeciesPloverSize10.5"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Ephraim Hildreth (1835-1915) Rio Grande, NJ, c. 1870 10 1/2 in. long

A plover by one of the earliest known New Jersey decoy makers. Hildreth's shorebirds are recognized for their original and geometric design with uplifted heads and dropped tails. Hildreth shorebird bills were removable and interchangeable for ease of transport in the field. Original paint with heavy gunning wear.

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent Ephraim Hildreth Plover to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
16 Feb 2018——$1,920

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ephraim Hildreth sales