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Premiere Grade Canvasback Drake

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Premiere Grade Canvasback Drake

Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)

Detroit, MI, c. 1910

A rare Mammoth Chesapeake Bay model in untouched condition. With its graceful form and exceptional swirled paint, this example has few peers. A related example sold in this firm's 2011 Winter Sale, lot 165.

Untouched original paint with minor gunning wear and an age line along the bottom.

John and Shirley Delph, "Factory Decoys," Exton, PA, 1980, p. 55, rigmate illustrated. Russ J. Goldberger and Alan G. Haid, "Mason Decoys: A Complete Pictorial Guide," Lewes, DE, 2003, p. 52, similar decoy illustrated.

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