Mysticete
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Probably wouldn't even need to use woodworking. 3D printers are good enough and cheap enough now that you could easily generate a bunch of fake eggs, and just paint them.The best jokes are the ones that you have to explain to people (insert self-depricating sarcasm here).
Imagine an old, cartoonish, and slightly senile person making the statement in my post, while shaking his gnarled cane at the young 'uns and a wistful twinkle in his eye for the selectively remembered good old days (apparently in Tudor times) and you'll have a better appreciation for it. Do keep in mind that this curmudgeonly gentleman would be bewildered by Ebay.
But I do appreciate that you've introduced the topic of replica eggs. I'd never thought of it, but it would seem that woodworking and painting accurate replica bird (or other!) eggs could be a pretty engaging hobby - somewhat similar to fly fishing lures or miniature vehicle replicas, but perhaps more beginner friendly. And as a bonus it can be done legally.
Actually, I kind of wonder if the type of folks into egging in the past haven't been converted to other collecting hobbies. I am just imagining the modern "egg collector" type sitting in his den and painting warhammer miniatures instead...