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A Carved Duck Decoy - Circa 1930
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A Carved Duck Decoy - Circa 1930

1920 - 1940
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A hand made carved pine duck decoy painted with the green wing flash of a teal or perhaps a male American black duck. The shape is more reminiscent of a black duck. In winter when the wild fowling season is, both are found on lakes and in particular at the coast on salt marsh and small pools. The piece is painted pine with carved in eyes. The wing feathers are beautifully carved into the back to add texture and form. The base has the original fixing for ballast/tether and a painted patch where he has been on a stand.

Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Timberhill Gallery has dated this Carved Wooden Duck Decoy to the 1930s.

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SA304046
Description
A hand made carved pine duck decoy painted with the green wing flash of a teal or perhaps a male American black duck. The shape is more reminiscent of a black duck.
In winter when the wild fowling season is, both are found on lakes and in particular at the coast on salt marsh and small pools.
Timberhill Gallery

The piece is painted pine with carved in eyes. The wing feathers are beautifully carved into the back to add texture and form. The base has the original fixing for ballast/tether and a painted patch where he has been on a stand.

Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Timberhill Gallery has dated this Carved Wooden Duck Decoy to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA304046
Timberhill Gallery
Timberhill Gallery
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2014
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A hand-carved wooden duck decoy painted in black with a grey painted bill.
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Archive I A hand-carved wooden duck decoy painted in black with a grey painted bill.

A Carved Duck Decoy - circa 1930

Archive II A hand-carved wooden duck decoy painted in black with a grey painted bill. View II
Archive III A hand-carved wooden duck decoy painted in black with a grey painted bill. View III
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A hand-carved wooden duck decoy painted in black with a grey painted bill.
A Carved Duck Decoy - circa 1930
Ref: SA304046
A hand-carved wooden duck decoy painted in black with a grey painted bill.
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Carved wooden duck decoys were originally functional tools crafted by hunters to lure wild waterfowl within range. Over time, these objects transitioned from practical hunting apparatus into recognised items of folk art.

Traditional duck decoys were predominantly carved from lightweight, workable woods such as pine, cedar, or white wood. They were subsequently finished with oil- or lead-based paints to withstand exposure to water and weather.

Authentic period decoys typically display tool marks from hand carving, natural wood shrinkage, and honest wear to the painted surface, particularly around the head and base. Weighting lead inserts or tie-rigging eyes on the underside also indicate functional historical use.

A carved duck decoy functions well as a sculptural accent on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or sideboard. Pairing the item with textured timber, leatherbound books, or neutral ceramics highlights its organic form and graphic silhouette.

To preserve the original paint layer, dust the item gently with a soft, dry brush or microfibre cloth. Avoid using water, chemical solvents, or wax polishes, and store the object away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity variations.
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