Carved Antique
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011
Collecting Antique Duck Decoys
The history and usage of decoys to attract ducks can be traced back many years. The Native American Indians of 1,000+ years ago used and crafted duck decoys composed mainly of sticks and real duck feathers. Duck decoys have slowly evolved from these times, and were also once hand carved as well.
The duck decoys from the past are very different from those manufactured today. The main difference is that the duck decoys of the past hold collectible value and can fetch a premium price in the collectibles market. Nobody would dare use a hand carved antique duck decoy from the 1600 or 1700′s, the antique is worth too much money to risk any damage.
The overall value of an antique duck decoy depends on a couple of things. First, the condition of the decoy. If it’s in bad shape, this will naturally detract from the value. Secondly, the rarity of the antique duck decoy will also play a part. The harder it is to find and the more demand there is for it, the larger value you can expect your antique duck decoy to have. The third is the overall appeal of the duck decoy, is it visually an attractive piece? The best decoys are like works of art and the most beautiful antique decoys hold the most value.
If you’d like to start collecting duck decoys, it’s not hard to start. You can find many different kinds of duck decoys sold in collectors shops, on the web, or at antique auctions. You will also notice a wide range of prices, from decently affordable to very, very high. It’s a good idea to become knowledgeable with what price should be paid for what. Read up on duck decoy price guides, you can find them at your local bookstore or on the net.
If you’d just like to appreciate the beauty of an antique duck decoy like any other piece of artwork, you can find many different artist duck decoys displayed in museums around the nation.
About the Author
Written by Scott Smith. Find more information on duck decoys or read articles by Steven Lloyd about duck decoy appraisals
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