Birds in Antiques and Folk Art

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A larger bird shooting gallery cast iron drop target. It is about 5" long by 2 3/4" high by 1 3/8" wide at the base, in very good condition. It has a great old iron surface and has been used and shot. This one has some traces of white paint. It is larger than many of the bird drop targets we have seen or had in the past, and is old, likely from the 1940's or older. The price is $165.00. Inventory Code: TCRA.   Two views of the bird target ... From below.     Larger images:   Two views of the bird target ... From below.

Another large bird shooting gallery cast iron drop target. It is also about 5" long by 2 3/4" high by 1 3/8" wide at the base, in generally very good condition, with a great old surface, used and shot. This one has what may be a tiny 1/16" casting flaw in the body. It also has the most traces of white paint. It is old, likely from the 1940's or older, and, like the previous one is larger than many of the bird drop targets we have seen or had in the past. The price is $165.00. Inventory Code: TCRP.   Two views of the bird target ... From below ... Four targets (one is sold) ... Four targets (one is sold), from above.     Larger images:   Two views of the bird target ... From below ... Four targets (one is sold) ... Four targets (one is sold), from above.

This old cast iron shooting gallery target duck has remnants of red and white paint. It was mounted in a split log base with glue. A manufacturer's mark on the back says "King". The target is 5 3/4" long and stands 5 1/4" high by 2 1/2" deep as mounted. It is old, in very good, used condition. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: TAPW.   Duck shooting gallery target ... Closer view ... Side view ... Back ... Closeup of back ... From above.
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This is a folky wooden assemblage of a wading bird, carved rushes, and a cattail plant. It was hand made from thick pine boards, painted, and signed "Don Marshall". The piece is 33" high and stands on an oval base of about 11" deep by 13 1/2" wide. It is in very good condition, with a little wear to the paint, and was probably made about the 1970's or so. The price is $205.00. Inventory Code: TTHA.   Folk art bird ... The other side ... Closeup ... Closeup of the base and plants ... End view ... The other end.
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Here are four Canada goose yard ornaments from Maine. They are plywood cutouts, painted on both sides, with metal stakes to drive into the ground. Two have articulated heads that swivel up or down. The birds themselves range from 11" to 16" in height, and from 25" to 31" long. With the stakes included they are 17" to 23" high. Some of the stakes are a little loose. They are in appropriately used, weathered condition with varying amounts of paint wear and minor loss. The photos should be clear on this, but if you have any questions contact us. They are priced at $80.00 each, with a discount for the group. Inventory Code: TPCP.   Goose yard ornament ... Other side ... With head moved ... Closeup ... Second goose, one side ... Second goose, other side ... Third goose, one side ... Third goose, other side ... Third goose, head moved ... Fourth goose, one side ... Fourth goose, other side ... Fourth goose, Closeup ... All four together.
Larger images:   Goose yard ornament ... Other side ... With head moved ... Closeup ... Second goose, one side ... Second goose, other side ... Third goose, one side ... Third goose, other side ... Third goose, head moved ... Fourth goose, one side ... Fourth goose, other side ... Fourth goose, Closeup ... All four together.

This is a very folky one-of-a-kind rooster weathervane made from galvanized sheet metal and mounted on part of a ventilator from a silo or barn. The rooster was hand cut from two pieces and put together. It then was bolted with supports to the ventilator which had a shaft with a hole put inside so the entire piece could rotate in the wind. This unusual piece came from the Midwest, likely Iowa, and was probably made in the 1940's or 50's. Being metal, there is some little rust, oxidation, and outside wear, but it is in generally very good condition. The rooster is 19" long by 20" high. With the ventilator the entire piece is 35" long, 15" wide, and 27 1/2" high. The price is $425.00. Inventory Code: AKOT. Metal rooster ... The other side ... Front view ... Closeup ... Closeup other side ... From below.    Larger images:   Metal rooster ... The other side ... Front view ... Closeup ... Closeup other side ... From below.

Here are four cast iron snow eagles. They came from Pennsylvania and were probably made in the early 1900's. Each of the eagles stand 5" high and has a wingspan of 6 1/4" inches. Their bodies are 1" deep and the base is 2 3/4" deep. They are all in excellent condition, with a nice surface from age and use. These were attached to the edge of a roof to catch snow and ice. They are priced $75.00 each. Inventory Code: ARHT.   One bird ... All four ... 3/4 view ... One side ... The other side ... Back.     Larger images:   One bird ... All four ... 3/4 view ... One side ... The other side ... Back.

This unusual, primitively carved whimsey has a bird in a cage. Like the more common ball in cage, it was carved from a single piece of pine with no glue or joints. The bird is free to move within the cage, but is too large to be removed from the cage. There are also two chain links through the loop at the top. It is 6 1/2" long by 1 3/8" by 1 3/8", in excellent condition. It was probably made in the early 1900's and has a very nicely oxidized natural surface. The price is $110.00. Inventory Code: TSAO.   Whimsy carving, bird from above ... One side of bird ... Bird with head out of cage ... Another angle ... Bottom of bird ... Other side of bird ... From below.    Larger images:   Whimsy carving, bird from above ... One side of bird ... Bird with head out of cage ... Another angle ... Bottom of bird ... Other side of bird ... From below.

This is a painted wooden parrot lawn ornament. It was probably made in the 1960's or 70's, but this is very hard to tell. It has some scuffing on the paint, but looks as though it was not outside much at all. The parrot is made from pine and is 15" tall, about 5" wide, and 3/4" thick. The price is $45.00. Inventory Code: AKSA. One side ... The other side ... From an angle.    Larger images:   One side ... The other side ... From an angle.

A nice metal duck decoy. This piece was made from galvanized metal, with an iron rod for support; and then painted a dark olive green with brown and orange details. One of the wings has an unusual slide that release the wing and allows them to pivot for storage. The decoy way probably made in a local "factory" or shop rather than one-of-a-kind. It is in excellent old condition with appropriate wear and patina from use. The duck is 17 1/2" long, 8" across the wings, and 10" high. With the rod and base it stands 43" high. The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: AOPA. One side ... The other side ... With base ... Another view ... From below ... Partly folded.    Larger images:   One side ... The other side ... With base ... Another view ... From below ... Partly folded.

This is a weird little cane carved like a bird with a long neck and foot. It is made from wood and has been covered with something like hardened cheesecloth which has then been painted. This seems to be unused as a walking stick, and is really more of a decorative piece. It is not new, but probably not too old - maybe 1970's or so? It has nice texture, form and color, and is almost 27" long. The price is $75.00. Inventory Code: ARAA. More canes.
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From Florida comes this tacky souvenir lamp. It has all the qualities one would want in such a piece: A plastic flamingo and palm tree, colored coral, small decorative shells, and the large shell backdrop. This is from the 1950's or 60's, and is in excellent working condition. It is 9" wide, 9"high, and 6" deep. The price is $75.00. Inventory Code: ATKS. Overall Image ... Side view ... Back.    Larger images:   Overall Image ... Side view ... Back.

This is an old gourd basket with wonderfully detailed relief carving and incising. The images include birds, trees, and decorative elements which have also been painted. On the bottom is carved Jamaica Calabash 1923. It is 4 1/2" high by 4 3/4" wide by 4" deep, and in excellent condition. The price is $75.00. Inventory Code: ACTO. One view ... Another view ... Another view ... Another view ... Top view ... Bottom view.    Larger images:   One view ... Another view ... Another view ... Another view ... Top view ... Bottom view.

A bold, angular eagle, in a sitting position. It is carved from dark wood and mounted on top of a cork. 4 1/4" high, including the cork, by 1 1/4" wide by 1 3/4" deep, in excellent condition. The price is $85.00. Inventory Code: PCRO. Image

Here is a duck from a series of old hand made, folky, metal cutouts in various forms and sizes. They are all painted on both sides, some being fairly detailed. These pieces came out of an auto mechanic's garage in the Bedford, PA area. The garage had been closed since the 1970's and these had been adhered to the walls for decoration. As a result, many have marks on the back side showing where they were glued. These cutouts were likely made no later than the 1950's, and the look of some are definitely earlier. They are all original and untouched (other than a little cleaning). The others include people and animals, and can be seen here. This duck is 19" by 19". The price is $75.00. Inventory Code: AROS. One side ... The other side.    Larger images:   One side ... The other side.

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