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19th Century Pigeon Decoy
William James Antiques
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19th Century Pigeon Decoy

19th century
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A super tactile late 19th century folk art pigeon decoy. This wooden decoy in original paint with lovely age, hand carved detailing and patination. English Circa 1900.

Dimensions: Height: 12.5 cm - 5 Inches, Width: 33 cm - 13 Inches, Depth: 9 cm - 3 1/2 Inches

Price inclusive of parcel courier within England & Wales

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
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William James Antiques has dated this 19th Century Pigeon Decoy to the 19th Century.

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SA996080
Description
A super tactile late 19th century folk art pigeon decoy. This wooden decoy in original paint with lovely age, hand carved detailing and patination. English Circa 1900.

Dimensions: Height: 12.5 cm - 5 Inches, Width: 33 cm - 13 Inches, Depth: 9 cm - 3 1/2 Inches

Price inclusive of parcel courier within England & Wales

Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this 19th Century Pigeon Decoy to the 19th Century.

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SA996080
William James Antiques
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A 19th-century hand-carved wooden pigeon decoy featuring a weathered grey and reddish-brown painted finish.
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Archive I A 19th-century hand-carved wooden pigeon decoy featuring a weathered grey and reddish-brown painted finish.

19th Century Pigeon Decoy

Archive II A 19th-century hand-carved wooden pigeon decoy featuring a weathered grey and reddish-brown painted finish. View II
Archive III A 19th-century hand-carved wooden pigeon decoy featuring a weathered grey and reddish-brown painted finish. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century hand-carved wooden pigeon decoy featuring a weathered grey and reddish-brown painted finish. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century hand-carved wooden pigeon decoy featuring a weathered grey and reddish-brown painted finish. View V
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William James Antiques
Telephone 01603 736947
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Coltishall
Norfolk
United Kingdom

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William James Antiques
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A 19th-century hand-carved wooden pigeon decoy featuring a weathered grey and reddish-brown painted finish.
19th Century Pigeon Decoy
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A 19th-century hand-carved wooden pigeon decoy featuring a weathered grey and reddish-brown painted finish.
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Wooden pigeon decoys were crafted during the 19th and early 20th centuries as functional tools for field sports, designed to attract wild birds to a specific location. Over time, these utilitarian items evolved into recognised examples of vernacular folk art due to their handcrafted construction and expressive carved forms.

Traditional decoys were hand-carved from seasoned timbers such as pine, lime, or fruitwood and finished with hand-applied oil or tempera paint. Many feature simple carved details, inset glass or painted eyes, and integrated metal fixings or internal weights to help position them during use.

Authentic period decoys display organic age-related wear, including paint shrinkage, wood checking, and softening around carved edges rather than artificial distressing. Original hand-carving marks, historic paint layers, and signs of genuine field use around fixing points indicate age.

A carved bird decoy functions as a sculptural accent on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or sideboard, adding historical texture to contemporary or traditional spaces. Displaying organic timber objects alongside modern architectural elements creates a warm, curated interior contrast.

Position the carving away from direct sunlight, radiators, or damp environments to prevent wood movement and paint flaking. Dust gently using a dry, soft natural-bristle brush, avoiding water, chemical solutions, or heavy wax polishes that might alter original surface layers.
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