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Vintage New England Folk Art Hand-Carved OYSTERCATCHER Shorebird Unsigned 15"

$ 92.4

Availability: 51 in stock
  • Brand: New England Carver
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Duck Type: Oystercatcher
  • Material: Wood
  • 20th Century American Contemporary Carver: CT, VT, MA, NH, RI, ME
  • Condition: This vintage hand-carved oystercatcher shorebird is a charming piece of New England folk art. Displaying the classic characteristics of traditional shorebird decoys, this piece features a carved split-tail and lifelike glass eyes. While exhibiting the natural patina of age, the shorebird shows signs of wear consistent with its history, including paint rubbing, scuffing, scratching, dings, crazing, and minor imperfections. Glass eyes. Please note that the included dowel stick and wood base are not original to the decoy and show signs of wear. Seller will detach bird from the stick dowel/driftwood base for shipping purposes. Measures approx. 15 inches length (tip of bill to tip of tail). Height approx. 11" top of back region to bottom of base. Total Weight w/base is 1 lb, 10 ounces. Photos are part of the description. Please ask ALL questions PRIOR to purchase. SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS, NO REFUNDS. Seller is not a decoy expert. Displays are not for sale.
  • Shorebird, Decoy, Carving: Folk Art, Americana, Collectible, Decorative, Primitive
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Features: Block of Wood Base, Dowel, Stick, Glass Eyes, Hand-Carved

    Description

    A unique and captivating piece, perfect for coastal-themed decor or as a cherished addition to an existing shorebird & decoy collection.
    Vintage Unsigned
    Oystercatcher Shorebird
    Condition:
    This vintage hand-carved oystercatcher shorebird is a charming piece of New England folk art. Displaying the classic characteristics of traditional shorebird decoys, this piece features a carved split-tail and lifelike glass eyes.  While exhibiting the natural patina of age, the shorebird shows signs of wear consistent with its history, including paint rubbing, scuffing, scratching, dings, crazing, and minor imperfections. Glass eyes.  Please note that the included dowel stick and wood base are not original to the decoy and show signs of wear.
    Approximate Measurements:
    15 inches
    ( tip of beak to tip of tail)
    Height approx. 11" including base
    Buyer is
    responsible
    for reading seller's policies, condition, measurements
    & specifications prior to purchase to avoid unnecessary returns.
    PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS, WE DON'T MIND
    Seller is
    not
    a shorebird/decoy expert.
    SHIPPED USPS
    SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS, NO REFUNDS
    We ship via USPS ONLY
    Excluding
    HOLIDAYS & WEEKENDS
    WE
    DO NOT
    SHIP TO P.O. BOXES
    We will not ship to unconfirmed addresses.
    If item is not paid for within 5 days seller will cancel order.
    NO RETURNS
    unless
    your item arrives damaged, not as described or faulty,
    you can return however you
    MUST
    contact us within 3 days of delivery confirmation.
    Disclaimer
    Buyer is responsible for reading condition, measurements and specifications prior to bidding.
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