19th Century Working Shorebird Decoy
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Wonderfully sculptural working shorebird decoy, found in original paint. Most likely a replacement
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Late 19th Century French Antique Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Wood
Antique Shorebird Decoys
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Early Shorebird Decoy
Located in Sheffield, MA
Working shorebird decoy, unusual in that rather than carved from wood, it is fashioned from canvas
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Shorebird Decoys
Flight of Three Primitive Shorebird Decoys
Located in London, GB
Retaining original long beaks Solid carved cork with original painted surface.
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Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Cork, Paint
Fantastic Group of 3 Shorebirds in Original Painted Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This group of three original painted shorebirds from New England are on custom made cast iron
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Early 20th Century American Antique Shorebird Decoys
19th Century Nantucket Lightship Bushel Basket by George Gardner
Located in Nantucket, MA
. Gardner." Captain Gardner lived at 141 Main Street and was also known for making shorebird decoys. The
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1870s American Folk Art Antique Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Late 19th Century Working Shorebird Decoy
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Late 19th century working shorebird decoy found in his original painted finish, unusually with his
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Late 19th Century French Antique Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Wood
Original Working Shorebird Decoy
Located in London, GB
Fashioned from solid carved cork Weathered carved and painted wood and cork.
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19th Century French Folk Art Antique Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Wood, Cork
Golden Plover Shorebird Decoy
Located in Sheffield, MA
Handsome cork plover. Origin Long Island.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Shorebird Decoys
Unusual Early Working Shorebird Decoy
Located in London, GB
Hand Carved and Painted Cork With Glass Eyes French Camargue Region
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19th Century French Antique Shorebird Decoys
rig of shorebirds
Located in New York, NY
hand carved shorebirds used as confidence decoys in excellent old white washed patina. Will sell
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Wood
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Late 19th Century Hand Painted Duck Decoy Antique, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Found in Germany at an estate sale, this hand carved and hand painted duck decoy is perfect for the collector. Well used by a previous hunter the paint has faded through time althoug...
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1890s German Folk Art Antique Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Hand Painted Duck Decoy Antique, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Found in Germany at an estate sale, this hand carved and hand painted duck decoy is perfect for the collector. Well used by a previous hunter the paint has faded through time althoug...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Early 20th Century American Eider Duck Decoys
Located in Chicago, IL
A special and whimsical pair of early 20th century American hands-carved wood Eider Duck decoys with black and white painted bodies and eyes.
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1920s American Country Antique Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Wood
Hen Merganser Hunting Decoy attributed to John Dawson Folk Art, Americana
$9,600Sale Price|61% Off
H 5.91 in W 17.13 in D 5.52 in
Hen Merganser Hunting Decoy attributed to John Dawson Folk Art, Americana
By John Dawson
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Carved and polychromed wood; retains original painted surface. Glass Eyes. Attributed to John Dawson, Trenton, New Jersey, 1900-1925. Dawson worked as a kiln operator at the Scammel ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Wood
English Cork Antique Mallard Decoy Duck, Original Paint Early 20th Century
$1,462
H 5 in W 4.5 in D 11 in
English Cork Antique Mallard Decoy Duck, Original Paint Early 20th Century
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Antique English wood and cork Mallard drake decoy with original paint. Hand crafted in England. Lightweight, with impressionistic shape and form. Circa early 20th century. Tip of...
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Early 1900s English Early Victorian Antique Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Cork
Pair Of Early 20th Century Folk Art Decoy Ducks
Located in Hastings, GB
Great pair of circa 1910-1920 folk art decoy ducks, hand crafted in cork and wood, each with an old iron bracket to the base, probably used to pull them along in the water. Each of t...
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1910s English Folk Art Antique Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Wood, Cork
Massachusetts Goldeneye Hen Decoy, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early vintage goldeneye ("whistler") hen decoy, from Massachusetts, circa 1920s, having a solid carved pine wide body with sloping tail, the hand whittled head with long neck set on ...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Pine
American Goose Reed Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Early 20th Century American straw and wood Canada goose decoy. Black paint. 25"L x 14"H x 10 1/2"D Period: Early 20th century Origin: United States Size: 25"L x 14"H x 10 1/2"D Fa...
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Early 20th Century American Antique Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Wood, Straw
Early 20th Century Hand Painted Duck Decoy Antique, USA owned by Bob Tillbutt
$1,136Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.63 in W 12 in D 3.75 in
Early 20th Century Hand Painted Duck Decoy Antique, USA owned by Bob Tillbutt
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Found in Germany at an estate sale, this hand carved and hand painted duck decoy is perfect for the collector. Well used by a previous hunter the paint has faded through time althoug...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Wood, Paint
Folk Art Carved Duck with Cut Outs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky hand carved and painted black duck is in good condition and has odd cutout for drinks or something special.
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Mid-20th Century American Country Antique Shorebird Decoys
Materials
Wood
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Finding the Right Decoys for You
Vintage, new and antique decoys have become fashionable decor in modern homes.
The history of decoy ducks, shorebirds, geese and other waterfowl as part of the folk art tradition stretches back thousands of years. Tule duck decoys made between 400 B.C. and 100 A.D. by Indigenous people for use in hunting have been found in Nevada that are similar to decoys still in use today.
Waterfowl decoys are now often made of plastic and foam, but vintage duck decoys from the mid-19th to early 20th century were frequently made of wood. Canvas duck decoys were popularized from the 1920s to ’40s as a lightweight alternative. These folk art pieces feature hand-painted feathers and long, flat bodies, lending themselves well to display in living rooms on shelves and in cabinets.
One of the fascinating aspects of handcrafted waterfowl decoys is their regional variation to match the local birds. For example, German decoys are regularly decorated with green and gray paints, making them look like mallard ducks. Scandinavian decoys are typically black and white, resembling the common eider.
Either option could be a rustic treasure for one’s home, adding a touch of eclectic art to any room. Browse antique, new and vintage decoys on 1stDibs today.
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