Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924), Detroit, Michigan.
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Description
Extremely rare and outstanding wood duck drake. Solid body Premier grade with relief bill carving and snakey head style. Excellent paint pattern true to the species. Decoy was never rigged or weighted. Measures 12" long.
Literature: “Mason Decoys A Complete Pictorial Guide”, by Russ Goldberger and Alan Haid, page 86, exact decoy pictured. "Mason Decoys A Complete Pictorial Guide - Expanded Edition", by Russ Goldberger and Alan Haid, front cover, exact decoy. "Top of the Line Hunting Collectibles", by Donna Tonelli, page 115, exact decoy pictured.
Provenance: Bud Ward collection. Alan and Elaine Haid collection.
Literature: “Mason Decoys A Complete Pictorial Guide”, by Russ Goldberger and Alan Haid, page 86, exact decoy pictured. "Mason Decoys A Complete Pictorial Guide - Expanded Edition", by Russ Goldberger and Alan Haid, front cover, exact decoy. "Top of the Line Hunting Collectibles", by Donna Tonelli, page 115, exact decoy pictured.
Provenance: Bud Ward collection. Alan and Elaine Haid collection.
Condition
Original paint with minor flaking and wear; surface has darkened nicely with age; hairline crack in top of bill; puppy chews and minor roughness on tip of bill.
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Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924), Detroit, Michigan.
Estimate $80,000 - $120,000
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