Collectors Enjoy a Fowl Day at Copley Event

The first decoys can be dated to the pre-Columbian inhabitants of North America, but it was during the post-Civil War era in the United States when demand for waterfowl decoys greatly expanded. These pieces are now a treasured form of folk art collected by modern hunters for their utilitarian use, enthusiasts of folk art, and […]

Coffee Table with Carved Eagle

Q: Can you tell me the value of this coffee table? I can’t find any markings on it. I’m 87 and inherited it from my grandmother, so I think it’s over 100 years old.   A: You can’t always date an item by the age of the original owner. Your grandmother probably didn’t get this table […]