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one of two duck decoys.........are they real??

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Rustic/Industrial1117 of 1190Officer's Mess Kit 19th Century Early Green sand casting form from Lancaster Pattern Works
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    Posted 12 years ago

    DrNessa
    (50 items)

    Hi,

    I bought this duck decoy at a local estate, together with another (older looking) one.

    No maker's name that I can see....

    Is this a real decoy or just a decorative piece???
    Thanks,

    Nessa

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    Comments

    1. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 12 years ago
      There are collectors of these. I would love to have 1 but it might look a little out of place next to a palm.
    2. DrNessa DrNessa, 12 years ago
      Any idea how I can tell if it's a "real" decoy, as supposed to a decorative piece?

      Nessa
    3. scottvez scottvez, 12 years ago
      Looks decorative to me-- the unpainted bottom shows no age or use. Additionally it doesn't have any connector or bottom weight.

      The paint looks like it was painted/ aged to give the appearance of an older decoy.

      Your other decoy looks like it may be real.

      scott
    4. DrNessa DrNessa, 12 years ago
      Thanks for your input!

      Nessa

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