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Owl Bird Scarer
Nikki Page Antiques
for sale €1,141     $1,238
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Owl Bird Scarer

1920 - 1940
Description

A very unusual large owl bird scarer, the wings open up by lifting a lever on the back, the centre of the chest opens with a screw, most likely so a sound box could of been put inside, a very charming decorative piece, circa 1930, sourced in Provence. Later mounted so he stands securely.

He is a rubber type composite.

Width: 12 inches ((30 cm)

Height: 29 inches (74 cm)

Depth: 7 inches (18 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Nikki Page Antiques has dated this Antique Owl Bird Scarer to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1161172
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Description
A very unusual large owl bird scarer, the wings open up by lifting a lever on the back, the centre of the chest opens with a screw, most likely so a sound box could of been put inside, a very charming decorative piece, circa 1930, sourced in Provence. Later mounted so he stands securely.

He is a rubber type composite.

Width: 12 inches ((30 cm)

Height: 29 inches (74 cm)

Depth: 7 inches (18 cm)

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Nikki Page Antiques has dated this Antique Owl Bird Scarer to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1161172
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Nikki Page Antiques
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A painted owl decoy sculpture with glass eyes, mounted on a dark metal stem with a tripod base.
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Archive I A painted owl decoy sculpture with glass eyes, mounted on a dark metal stem with a tripod base.

Owl bird scarer

Archive II A painted owl decoy sculpture with glass eyes, mounted on a dark metal stem with a tripod base. View II
Archive III A painted owl decoy sculpture with glass eyes, mounted on a dark metal stem with a tripod base. View III
Archive IV A painted owl decoy sculpture with glass eyes, mounted on a dark metal stem with a tripod base. View IV
Archive V A painted owl decoy sculpture with glass eyes, mounted on a dark metal stem with a tripod base. View V
Archive VI A painted owl decoy sculpture with glass eyes, mounted on a dark metal stem with a tripod base. View VI
Archive VII A painted owl decoy sculpture with glass eyes, mounted on a dark metal stem with a tripod base. View VII
Archive VIII A painted owl decoy sculpture with glass eyes, mounted on a dark metal stem with a tripod base. View VIII
Archive IX A painted owl decoy sculpture with glass eyes, mounted on a dark metal stem with a tripod base. View IX
Archive X A painted owl decoy sculpture with glass eyes, mounted on a dark metal stem with a tripod base. View X
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Nikki Page Antiques

Nikki Page Antiques
Telephone 01622 815648 or 07836 662642
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Tunbridge Wells
Kent
United Kingdom
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A painted owl decoy sculpture with glass eyes, mounted on a dark metal stem with a tripod base.
Owl bird scarer
Ref: SA1161172
A painted owl decoy sculpture with glass eyes, mounted on a dark metal stem with a tripod base.
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FAQs

An owl bird scarer is a decoy crafted in the likeness of a predatory owl, historically positioned in gardens, orchards, or agricultural settings to deter smaller birds and rodents.

These decoys were commonly constructed from painted sheet metal, carved timber, papier-mache, or cast iron, frequently fitted with glass eyes to reflect light and heighten visual realism.

Authentic period pieces display hand-painted finishes with natural surface wear, historic fixings such as slotted screws or cast iron stands, and subtle patination rather than uniform modern painted coatings.

A vintage bird scarer serves as a sculptural accent on a library bookshelf, mantelpiece, or sideboard top, adding architectural form and historical interest to traditional or eclectic interiors.

Dust gently with a soft, dry brush to clean intricate painted surfaces, avoiding water or abrasive chemical cleansers that could damage historic paint layers or accelerate metal corrosion.
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