MATCHED PAIR! Hand Carved CROW Decoys 19th c. American FOLK ART AAFA Birds

Description

For Sale:
A PAIR of Late 19
th
or Early 20
th
c. Folk Art Crows
Charming hand-painted birds!
Here’s something to
crow
about! These late 19
th
or early 20
th
Century hand-carved and painted wooden decoys have exceptional appeal! These crow or starling decoys feature dark greenish-blue and tarnished silver hand-painted bodies mounted by metal legs on their original wooden bases. These brothers or sisters are brimming with whimsey and are charming examples of bird folk art!
This pair of hand-made decoys are likely American in origin, although they might be from Europe. There are many instances of antique American crow decoys with yellow beaks, even though the bird’s beak is black. These crows were likely made by the same hand. They were purchased together from the estate of a wealthy collector and hunter who lived in the suburbs east of Cleveland, OH. A few other unrelated pieces will be posted later.
Condition:
Both birds are in VERY GOOD to EXCELLENT condition! According to AAFA standards, these items have not been modified by me in any manner. One bird has missing wood on the underside of its tail which does not affect the presentation greatly. Both birds have light wear to the tips of their beaks which could be original to their construction.
Measurements (approx):
Bird 1 dimensions: 8 ½” tall x 13” long x 2.5” wide
Bird II dimensions: 10” tall x 10” long by 2.5” wide
I offer a 30-day money-back refund if you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason if the item is returned in the same condition as to how it was sent. Thank you for looking, and I hope to have your purchase and satisfaction!
A Bit About From Whom You Are Buying:
I have 100% positive feedback and have been selling on eBay since 2006. Your item will come from a pet and smoke-free home. I hope that your experience with the item you purchase is as satisfactory as my joy in obtaining and listing the item. I would appreciate positive feedback if you are satisfied with your purchase. If you are not satisfied, please let me know and allow me the opportunity to make it right. Thank you for looking and I look forward to having your business!
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Returns:
I accept a no-questions-asked money back return policy granted the request is made up to 30 days after the item arrives. I refund only the purchase price of the item and, if free return shipping is offered on the listing, the full return shipping. It is your responsibility to return the item to me in the same condition it was sent to you. If the item is returned in an inferior condition as to how it was sent, a full return might not be granted. New items that come back in an inferior condition or are removed from their original packaging will not be granted a full refund.
***International Customers Only: Unless otherwise stated, I do not accept international returns at this time.***
Payment:
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