Early pair of mallards, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1900. Early challenge grade models from the so called “Backyard Period” of production. With slope breast and early head style. Exact pair pictured on page 268 of “Detroit Decoy Dynasty” by Ron Sharp and Bill Dodge. Measure 15.5” long.

Literature:
“Detroit Decoy Dynasty” by Ron Sharp and Bill Dodge, page 268, exact decoys pictured.

Original paint with minor wear; under an old coat of varnish; minor roughness on tips of tails; two shot strikes were touched up on one side of drake's head; very small amount of touchup to a tight crack on underside of drake's tail.