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Mason Factory Robin Snipe, Salesman's Sample

2. Rare early Mason Factory robin snipe with glass eyes and nail bill in XOC. "Mason Knot ca. 1890-1900" in ink and "Robin L. I." in pencil on the bottom. So called "Salesman's Sample". Swirled painting on the back with scalloped wing feathers and a wonderful rosy breast. One of 5 sold on July 23rd, 1993. This decoy was lot 3 in a G & S auction. The description reads; "VERY RARE AND IMPORTANT ROBIN SNIPE by the Mason Decoy Factory. Tack eye model. Part of a group of five that were used as salesman samples. Extra fine paint detail and excellent patina. CONDITION: Near mint original paint; structurally excellent. (Ex-Mort Hanson Collection)". 20,000-25,000

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