Early 20th Century English Wood Pigeon Decoy
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Wonderful early 20th century English wood pigeon decoy, found, turn of the 19th and 20th century in
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Early 20th Century English Decoys
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Wood
Wood Pigeon Decoy
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Pair of Early 20th Century English Pigeon Decoys
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Pair of early 20th century pigeon decoys, wonderful bulbous bodies. Glass eyes, several layers of
Category
Early 20th Century English Decoys
Materials
Wood
19th c. English Pigeon Decoy
Located in Greenwich, CT
English 19th century hand carved and painted pigeon decoy having original glass eyes, well carved
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Antique 19th Century English Statues
Materials
Wood, Paint
Late 19th c. English Pigeon Decoy
Located in Greenwich, CT
A hand carved and painted pigeon decoy with original glass eyes on custom stand. English, late
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Early 20th Century English Animal Sculptures
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Wood
Working Wood Pigeon Decoy
Located in London, GB
Hand-carved and painted wood With white glass eyes. English, circa 1910. Retaining the
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Vintage 1910s British Decoys
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Wood
Rare Early Wood Pigeon Decoy
Located in London, GB
With Unusually Pronounced Red Breast Hand Carved and Painted Wood with Glass Eyes English, c1880
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Antique 19th Century English Decoys
Good Working Wood Pigeon Decoy
Located in London, GB
Hand Carved and Painted Wood With White Glass Eyes English, c.1910
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Vintage 1910s British Decoys
Fine Early Wood Pigeon Decoy
Located in London, GB
With Carved Details to Wings and Tail And White Glass Eyes England, c. 1890
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Antique 1880s British Decoys
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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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