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

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

Item Details

Description

Premier grade Canada goose with relief bill carving, glass eyes, and detailed sponge paint. Measures 24" long.

Literature: “Decoys of the Mississippi Flyway”, by Alan G. Haid, page 74 and back cover, exact decoy pictured.“Factory Decoys”, by John and Shirley Delph, front cover and pages 45 and 46, exact decoy pictured. “Mason Decoys”, by Russ J. Goldberger and Alan G. Haid, page 79, exact decoy pictured. "Fish and Fowl Decoys of the Great Lakes", by Donna Tonelli, page 50, exact decoy pictured.

Provenance: Alan and Elaine Haid collection.

Condition

Original paint with minor to moderate gunning wear; minor roughness on edge of bill and top of head; small dents in body; drying split along underside with small nails added to secure; in factory filled defect on top of tail area with minor flaking.

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

Name: Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924), Detroit, Michigan.
SKU: 174692931
Price: 22500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $20,000 - $30,000

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Starting Price $10,000

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