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A Wooden Wading Bird on a Stand
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A Wooden Wading Bird on a Stand

1920 - 1940
Sold 23 February 2026 · Mike Melody Antiques
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Description

From an eclectic collection we have acquired a glass eyed wading/stalking bird made of painted decorated wood and presented on a stand

Our knowledge of birds is limited.

This has glass eyes and is in excellent condtion virtually no paint loss

It measures 34cms h 34cms w and 8cms d.

We are dating as 1930,s could be earlier.

UK delivery included

All forms of payment including ccs etc

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 Wooden Wading Bird Sculpture to the 1930s.

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From an eclectic collection we have acquired a glass eyed wading/stalking bird made of painted decorated wood and presented on a stand

Our knowledge of birds is limited.

This has glass eyes and is in excellent condtion virtually no paint loss

fig 1. A hand-carved wooden wading bird sculpture with painted brown plumage and a long thin bill, mounted on a vertical rod and circular wooden base.
fig 1. A Wooden Wading Bird on a Stand

It measures 34cms h 34cms w and 8cms d.

We are dating as 1930,s could be earlier.

UK delivery included

All forms of payment including ccs etc

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 Wooden Wading Bird Sculpture to the 1930s.

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Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2013

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

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Archive I A hand-carved wooden wading bird sculpture with painted brown plumage and a long thin bill, mounted on a vertical rod and circular wooden base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Wooden Wading Bird on a Stand

Archive II A hand-carved wooden wading bird sculpture with painted brown plumage and a long thin bill, mounted on a vertical rod and circular wooden base. View II
Archive III A hand-carved wooden wading bird sculpture with painted brown plumage and a long thin bill, mounted on a vertical rod and circular wooden base. View III
Archive IV A hand-carved wooden wading bird sculpture with painted brown plumage and a long thin bill, mounted on a vertical rod and circular wooden base. View IV
Archive V A hand-carved wooden wading bird sculpture with painted brown plumage and a long thin bill, mounted on a vertical rod and circular wooden base. View V
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Mike Melody Antiques

Mike Melody Antiques
Telephone 07534 226563
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Cheshire
United Kingdom
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Mike Melody Antiques
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A hand-carved wooden wading bird sculpture with painted brown plumage and a long thin bill, mounted on a vertical rod and circular wooden base.
A WOODEN WADING BIRD ON A STAND
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A hand-carved wooden wading bird sculpture with painted brown plumage and a long thin bill, mounted on a vertical rod and circular wooden base.
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  • ObjectSculptures & Carvings
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleFolk Art
  • MaterialWood, metal
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsLong slender bill, Painted feather patterning, Mounted on display stand

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Wooden shorebird decoys were originally crafted by hunters in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries to attract migrating birds along coastal mudflats. Over time, these utilitarian working objects transitioned into sought-after folk art and decorative home accessories.

Traditional carvings are typically fashioned from buoyant or easily worked timbers such as pine, cedar, or balsa, shaped with drawknives and hand-sanded. Artisans often apply hand-painted finishes to simulate natural plumage before mounting the figures on iron or wooden stands.

Authenticity is typically determined by examining the patination of the wood, the type of paint used, tool marks left by hand-carving implements, and structural wear consistent with age. Genuine working decoys often display losses to the paint surface and oxidized metal components.

These sculptures introduce organic texture and a sense of coastal calm to contemporary spaces. They work well styled on bookshelf shelves, console tables, or mantelpieces alongside natural elements like stoneware and books.

Preserve wooden sculptures by keeping them out of direct sunlight to prevent paint fading and timber drying. Dust gently with a dry, soft cloth and maintain stable indoor humidity levels to avoid cracking.
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