A beautifully carved mid-century wooden duck, shaped with a smooth, rounded profile and decorated with incised feather motifs picked out in white. The piece lifts to reveal a concealed hollowed compartment underneath, accessed via a sliding wooden panel—ideal for storing small keepsakes, rings or tokens.
This charming example of 20th-century folk craftsmanship displays good hand-tooled detail and a warm, aged patina. The duck’s form is softly sculpted, with a long curved neck and stylised wings, making it both a decorative object and a functional little secret box.
🌿 Hand-carved mid-century wooden duck
🌿 Incised feather decoration with white detailing
🌿 Hidden compartment with original sliding base panel
🌿 Warm natural patina and pleasing sculptural form
🌿 Decorative folk art piece for shelf, mantel, desk or nursery
🌿 Ideal as a trinket box, keepsake holder or gift
🌿 Dimensions: approx. 20cm long, 13cm tall
Condition
🌿 Good vintage condition with gentle surface wear consistent with age.
🌿 Light marks and small age-related imperfections to the wood and sliding panel.
🌿 Compartment opens and closes as intended.
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Shipping
Free UK postage. Worldwide delivery available — rates vary by destination and weight. Shipping costs are calculated at checkout. Every item is carefully packed and insured.
