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Antique Wooden Decoy Duck

1900 - 1920
Sold 23 February 2026 · Mike Melody Antiques
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From a collection of old and antique wooden painted decoy ducks ,a superb painted duck in highly decorative colours . Very minor paint losses

It measures 27cms l 14cms h and 12cms w

We are dating as 1920,s

A great primitive piece of countryside decoration .

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Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Duck Decoy to the 1920s.

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From a collection of old and antique wooden painted decoy ducks ,a superb painted duck in highly decorative colours . Very minor paint losses

It measures 27cms l 14cms h and 12cms w

We are dating as 1920,s

A great primitive piece of countryside decoration .

UK delivery included

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Duck Decoy to the 1920s.

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Mike Melody Antiques
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Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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An antique hand-carved wooden duck decoy featuring a painted green head, yellow and red back, and grey body.
ANTIQUE WOODEN DECOY DUCK
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An antique hand-carved wooden duck decoy featuring a painted green head, yellow and red back, and grey body.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFolk Art
  • MaterialWood, Paint
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsHand-carved body, Painted feather detailing, Stylised mallard form

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Wooden duck decoys were originally crafted by hunters in North America and Europe to lure waterfowl. Over time, these utilitarian objects transitioned into highly collectible pieces of folk art valued for their craftsmanship and regional styles.

Traditional decoys were typically hand-carved from native timbers such as white pine, cedar, or balsa, often weighted with lead ballast underneath. Carvers used drawknives, rasps, and pocket knives to shape the body, followed by hand-applied oil or lead-based paint.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of genuine age, including original layered paint with craquelure, tool marks from hand-carving, and natural wear from use on the water. Examination of the wood species and construction joints also helps determine the era of manufacture.

These pieces integrate well into rustic, traditional, or eclectic schemes by placing them on bookshelves, sideboards, or mantels. Their organic forms and weathered patinas add texture and a sense of history to contemporary living spaces.

Preservation involves keeping items away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and extreme temperature fluctuations to prevent wood splitting and paint flaking. Dust gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and avoid using chemical cleaners or water.
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