A Rare Mechanical Black-Bellied Plover Decoy by Nathaniel Wales & Snow, Boston, MA, circa 1868. Based on the Wales patent of 1868, the wings are fabricated from cardboard and canvas and a cord weaves through the wood carved body. Stamped “WALES & SNOW PATENT.”
Provenance: Stephen O’Brien Jr. Fine Arts, Peter Brams Collection
HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGES AVAILABLE.
Condition: Excellent.
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Dealer | STEVEN S. POWERS |
Date: | Circa: 1868 |
Origin | Boston, MA |
Artist/Maker | Nathaniel Wales & Snow |
Measurements | 11 3/4" (l) x 8" (w) x 5" (h) |
Inventory | View Dealer's Inventory |
Website | http://stevenspowers.com |
Price | $4,800.00 |
Contact | Steve Powers, 917-518-0809 or steve@stevenspowers.com |