Mason Brant Decoy

Detroit, MI, challenge grade, glass eyes, solid body, original paint with some gunning wear, light areas of paint loss & flaking, tail chip on left edge of tail, a few age cracks in bill, age crack in

VERY FINE BRANT by the Mason Decoy Co., Detroit, MI, circa 1900-10. Challenge grade, glass eye model in what appears to be very good original paint. Typical mid-neck tight check. Dowel slightly raised

EARLY BRANT by the Mason Decoy Co., Detroit, MI. Very old working paint. Some white areas may be original. Very good structural condition. Typical long check to bottom. Weights removed. Filler putty m

EARLY BRANT by the Mason Decoy Co., Detroit, MI. Very good restored condition with possible traces of original paint. Glass eye, Challenge grade. Solid body

Two Starr Collection Brant 20 in. long Two brant from the collection of Dr. George Ross Starr Jr. with his fan stamp and inscriptions on the undersides. One is by the Mason factory and the other is at

TWO BRANT DECOYSEarly 20th CenturyIncluding a Monomoy-style brant and a Mason brant.Lengths 16” and 20”.

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

Hollow carved premier grade with wide spoon bills. Measure 13" long.

Early Goldeneye Pair Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1900 14 in. long A recently discovered pair of early goldeneye with especially pronounced crowns and uplifted heads. These lively h

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

Blue-Winged Teal Pair Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1920 12 in. long An exceptional pair of glass-eye Mason teal with round inletted weights. A partial brand from "Oakland Farm" and

A 17 1/4 inch Challenge Grade Merganser Hen by Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924), Detroit, MI. Exhibits a solid body with glass eyes, incised bill detail, and a rare species to find in such good conditi

Challenge grade merganser drake with extended crest. Measures 17" long.

William “Tucker” Daniels (1879-1953) Wanchese, NC, c. 1910 17 1/2 in. long Daniels was a fisherman, hunter, guide, and decoy maker who spent most of his life on Roanoke Island. This decoy displays

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.

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

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

Hollow Challenge-Grade Mallard Pair Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 16 1/4 in. long A rare pair of hollow Challenge-Grade mallards, the hen has been twice struck with a "D" brand.

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

Rare Bufflehead Hen Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 12 1/2 in. long A rare premier-grade bufflehead hen in its untouched hunting condition. Original paint with gunning wear, inclu

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

Snakey-Head Brant Larry Kirack (1918-1970) Eureka, CA, c. 1945 15 in. long The wonderful serpentine form and published history of this decoy have rightfully made it an icon of the Northwest and, along

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

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.