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Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

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Important mallard drake, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century.: Important mallard drake, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. Hollow carved premier grade, with relief bill carving and glass eyes. "GK Schmidt" branded twice in the under

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Pair of bluebills, Mason Decoy Factory Detroit, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th: Hollow carved premier grade with wide spoon bills. Measure 13" long.

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Bluewing teal, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan.: Bluewing teal, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan. Hollow carved premier grade. Hillman collection ink stamp on underside. Measures 12" long.

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Greenwing teal, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century.: Greenwing teal, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. Standard grade glass eye model. Measures 12" long. Notes: Decoy

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Bluewing teal, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century.: Bluewing teal, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. Early challenge grade with upswept bill carving. Loy Harrell Jr. ink stamp on the underside. Measures 11.5" long. Notes

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Greenwing teal hen, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century.: Greenwing teal hen, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. Hollow carved premier grade with relief bill carving and glass eyes. "Taylor" branded in to the underside. Measure

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Canvasback hen, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan,: Canvasback hen, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. Hollow premier grade with "J.B.F." and "W.R.L." branded in underside. 16" long.

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Pair of bluewing teal, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century.: Pair of bluewing teal, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. Standard grade tack eye model. Each with an 'A' branded in the back. Measure 12" long. Notes: Decoy

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Yellowlegs, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century.: Tack eye model with iron bill. Measures 12.25" long.

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Pair of redheads, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century.: Standard grade, glass eye models. "PJ" painted on underside of hen. Measure 13.75" long.

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Rare low head model bluebill hen, Mason Decoy Factory,: Rare low head model bluebill hen, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan. Premier grade. 14.5" long. Literature: "Mason Factory Decoys," Russ Goldberger and Alan Haid.

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Strong bluewing teal drake, Mason Decoy Factory,: Strong bluewing teal drake, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1900. Rare slightly turned head. Good feather painting. 12" long.

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Rare Willet by Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit: Rare Willet in Winter Plumage by Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan. Near exact decoy is pictured on page 120 of 'Shorebirds...' by Levison and Headley according to original auction listing. Prove

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Mason Premier Grade Bluebill Drake Decoy: Mason premier grade Bluebill Drake decoy, first quarter 20th century, old working surface, "GUYETTE AND SCHMIDT" sticker to underside, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, 7 1/4" HOA, 13" LOA.

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Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924), Detroit, Michigan.: Challenge grade merganser drake with extended crest. Measures 17" long.

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Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Item Details

Description

Outstanding and very rare, rigmate pair of American mergansers. Hollow carved premier grade with extended crests and relief bill carving. Hen with detailed feather looping on back. Measure 18.25" long.

Literature: “Decoys of the Mississippi Flyway”, by Alan G. Haid, drake on page 72 and front cover, exact decoy pictured. “Mason Decoys”, Russ Goldberger and Alan Haid, pair on page 72 and front cover, exact decoys pictured.

Provenance: Alan and Elaine Haid collection.

Condition

Excellent original paint with very minor flaking and wear; each with ink print from being wrapped in newspaper on lower side; head is very slightly loose on drake; drake with spots on edge of underside where paint is missing and blunting on tip of tail.

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Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924), Detroit, Michigan.

Name: Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924), Detroit, Michigan.
SKU: 174692928
Price: 55000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $50,000 - $70,000

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Starting Price $25,000

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