Old Duck Decoys

The majority of the collectible duck decoys we have today were first used as working tools and not as items of decoration or ornamentation as some have come to be.  Old duck decoys have become a category under the broad term of Antiques.  Because the majority of duck decoys were handmade they are even more unique.  If a person really wants to be a serious duck decoy collector, he or she should assemble a necessary reference library.  A dedicated duck decoy collector is really an antique specialist.

It is extremely interesting to learn the background of the various duck decoy makers(carvers) from the past.  The history and backgrounds of old duck decoys will vary accordingly to which region of the country they were located.  The history and different backgrounds will know doubt add to the uniqueness and value of these duck decoys.