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Painted Decoy Duck
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Painted Decoy Duck

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Millers Antiques
Description

A well modelled 1900's original painted decoy duck, a well shaped head, old repair to the neck as shown, lovely colours.

Free UK delivery available.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Carved Wooden Decoy Duck to the 1900s.

Independent Date Check ID 09479982
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Raised grain from water exposure: working decoy wear.
Dry paint worn thin across the body: natural weathering rather than artificial distressing.
Head carved separately and joined at the neck: typical decoy workshop practice.
Carved eye contours in the wood: work done without later glass beads.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1211426
Dealers Notes

Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays Winter hours may vary please call 01668282308 in advance.

Description
A well modelled 1900's original painted decoy duck, a well shaped head, old repair to the neck as shown, lovely colours.

Free UK delivery available.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Carved Wooden Decoy Duck to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09479982
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Raised grain from water exposure: working decoy wear.
Dry paint worn thin across the body: natural weathering rather than artificial distressing.
Head carved separately and joined at the neck: typical decoy workshop practice.
Carved eye contours in the wood: work done without later glass beads.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
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SA1211426
Millers Antiques
Millers Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Antiques since 1947.

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A hand-carved painted wooden decoy duck featuring a dark head and a grey and ochre body.
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Archive I A hand-carved painted wooden decoy duck featuring a dark head and a grey and ochre body.

Painted Decoy Duck

Archive II A hand-carved painted wooden decoy duck featuring a dark head and a grey and ochre body. View II
Archive III A hand-carved painted wooden decoy duck featuring a dark head and a grey and ochre body. View III
Archive IV A hand-carved painted wooden decoy duck featuring a dark head and a grey and ochre body. View IV
Archive V A hand-carved painted wooden decoy duck featuring a dark head and a grey and ochre body. View V
Archive VI A hand-carved painted wooden decoy duck featuring a dark head and a grey and ochre body. View VI
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Archive VIII A hand-carved painted wooden decoy duck featuring a dark head and a grey and ochre body. View VIII
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Millers Antiques

Millers Antiques
Telephone 01668 282 308 or 07714 332 441
Location
1-5 Church Street
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/millersantiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 302
Items Sold 1,146
Millers Antiques
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A hand-carved painted wooden decoy duck featuring a dark head and a grey and ochre body.
Painted Decoy Duck
Ref: SA1211426
A hand-carved painted wooden decoy duck featuring a dark head and a grey and ochre body.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectFolk Art
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFolk Art
  • MaterialWood, Paint
  • ColourGrey, Brown
  • MotifsHand-carved timber, Painted feather detailing, Tapered tail form
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This folk art painted decoy duck dates from the 1900 period and brings rustic character to a home interior. Constructed from wood with an original painted finish, the piece displays a dark head with a yellow beak, alongside a grey and ochre body marked with green accents on the side. The handmade item features visible surface wear, an old repair to the neck area, hand-carved timber construction, painted feather detailing, and a tapered tail form. It measures 18 cm high, 36 cm wide, and 15 cm deep, offering practical proportions for display. Suitable for placement within a bookshelf, study setting, or highland hunting lodge interior, the decoy duck integrates easily into traditional and rustic decorative schemes. The traditional form and aged surface texture create an authentic display item for collectors of early folk art objects. The wooden sculpture sits stably on a flat surface, bringing a historic aesthetic to living spaces without dominating the surrounding furniture arrangement.

FAQs

Wooden decoy ducks were originally crafted as functional hunting tools designed to float on water and lure wild fowl within range. Over time, regional carving traditions developed, transforming these utilitarian objects into recognised works of folk art.

Decoys were typically carved from lightweight, accessible hardwoods or softwoods such as white pine, cedar, or basswood. They were subsequently finished with oil-based or tempera paints to withstand exposure to water and weather conditions.

Authentic pieces usually display evidence of functional use, including lead weight attachments, rigging holes, or water line wear. Tool marks, joinery at the neck joint, and natural paint craquelure also indicate traditional hand craftsmanship.

A carved decoy works well as an accent piece on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or console table. Grouping decoys alongside natural timber elements, leather-bound books, or framed botanical prints enhances a rustic or classic library aesthetic.

Dust the surface gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfibre cloth. Avoid applying water, chemical solvents, or heavy waxes, as these can strip original paint layers and alter the underlying wood patina.
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