Lot 0077

Rare Bufflehead Hen Decoy by Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)

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Rare Bufflehead Hen Decoy by Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)

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Description

Rare Bufflehead Hen
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)
Detroit, MI, c. 1910
12 1/2 in. long

A rare premier-grade bufflehead hen in its untouched hunting condition.
Original paint with gunning wear, including age line along right side of body seam, flaked area on back of head, and tight age line in top of bill.

Provenance: Estate of A. Michael Prus

Condition

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Rare Bufflehead Hen Decoy by Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)

Name: Rare Bufflehead Hen Decoy by Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)
SKU: 144123441
Price: 2100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,000 - $3,000

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Starting Price $1,000

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