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Early 20th Century Folk Art Whirligig
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Whirligig

1900 - 1920
Sold 20 June 2025 · Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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Here we have a super folk art hand made whirligig, made from wood and presented on a wooden and iron stand, dating to the early part of the 20th Century and showing signs of age and use.

Free UK postage and packaging is included in the price of this item, please contact us for a foreign shipping quote.

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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Antique Wooden Whirligig to the 1920s.

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40cm (15.75")
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SA1135093
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7926
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Here we have a super folk art hand made whirligig, made from wood and presented on a wooden and iron stand, dating to the early part of the 20th Century and showing signs of age and use.
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Free UK postage and packaging is included in the price of this item, please contact us for a foreign shipping quote.
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Antique Wooden Whirligig to the 1920s.

Height
40cm (15.75")
Reference Numbers
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SA1135093
Dealers Internal Ref
7926
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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An early 20th-century folk art wooden whirligig figure with painted red and black details, mounted on a metal stand and rectangular base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An early 20th-century folk art wooden whirligig figure with painted red and black details, mounted on a metal stand and rectangular base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early 20th Century Folk Art Whirligig

Archive II An early 20th-century folk art wooden whirligig figure with painted red and black details, mounted on a metal stand and rectangular base. View II
Archive III An early 20th-century folk art wooden whirligig figure with painted red and black details, mounted on a metal stand and rectangular base. View III
Archive IV An early 20th-century folk art wooden whirligig figure with painted red and black details, mounted on a metal stand and rectangular base. View IV
Archive V An early 20th-century folk art wooden whirligig figure with painted red and black details, mounted on a metal stand and rectangular base. View V
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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Telephone 01422 843189 or 07917 652471
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26 Market Street
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 6AA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/terrierantiques
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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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An early 20th-century folk art wooden whirligig figure with painted red and black details, mounted on a metal stand and rectangular base.
Early 20th Century Folk Art Whirligig
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An early 20th-century folk art wooden whirligig figure with painted red and black details, mounted on a metal stand and rectangular base.
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  • ObjectSculptures & Carvings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFolk Art
  • MaterialWood, Iron
  • ColourMulti-coloured
  • MotifsHand-carved figure, Rotating paddle arms, Painted surface detailing, Metal rod armature
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in)

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A whirligig is a wind-powered kinetic sculpture, traditionally hand-carved and painted by folk artists, designed to animate in the wind using rotating paddles or arms.

These pieces are typically constructed from reclaimed or salvaged softwoods and hardwoods, joined with iron or wire fixings, and finished with layered oil-based paints.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit genuine surface wear, oxidisation on metal components, craquelure in the historic paint layers, and hand-tooled tool marks characteristic of manual carving.

Placing the sculpture on a plinth, bookshelf, or mantelpiece allows it to serve as a sculptural focal point, bringing texture, history, and narrative depth to modern spaces.

Keep the object away from direct sunlight, maintain stable indoor humidity and temperature levels, and clean gently with a dry, soft brush to protect the fragile historic paint surface.
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