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Pair of early 20th century English estate made folk art decoy pigeons

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Pair of early 20th century English estate made folk art decoy pigeons Obtained from an Estate sale in Cornwall earlier this month, hand carved pine working pair of folk-art pigeon decoys are of wonderful naïve form. Both with inset glass eyes, pole support holes at the base, one is engraved NR beneath. Naturally flaked and aged paint with a deep patination across both examples. Size in inches approx.: H 5” x W 4” x D 14” Origin: English Date: 1920 Material: Wood Aged look with wear and tear due to use over many years, over 100 years old with aged repairs as shown to the grey one beak area, with missing detail as you may expect with paint flaking (firmly in place and now loose), This pair are untouched in form. These items are working examples and the wear is natural. We strongly suggest reviewing all the photos provided as part of this advert and propose questions where sections are unclear to avoid disappointment upon purchase. For multiple years we have sold antique items globally, please expect our items to show relevant age and natural wear, Items are only restored due to breaks and major loss, and we always stipulate this in our condition report.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1910-1919
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4304236620572

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