Shorebird Decoy by the Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)

Shorebird Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 10 1/2 in. long A tack-eye shorebird with a wire bill. Original paint with light wear and flaking to bill. Provenance: Estate of A. Micha

An 11 1/2 inch Willet shorebird decoy by the Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924), Detroit, MI. In winter plumage, with original eyes and bill. In old in-use repaint, gunning wear and shot

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

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

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.

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

Tack-Eye Blue-Winged Teal Pair Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 11 in. long A pair of tack-eye Mason teal with oval stickers denoting the Jim Goodman Collection visible on the bott

Challenge-Grade Mallard Pair Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 16 3/4 in. long Original paint with gunning wear and typical touch-up and restorations. Provenance: Len Carnaghi Colle

Challenge-Grade Mallard Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1905 17 in. long An untouched example with strong swirl paint. Original paint with moderate gunning wear, age line along bottom.

Redhead Hen Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 14 1/2 in. long A premier-grade Mason Decoy Factory hen. Original paint with moderate gunning wear. Provenance: Estate of A. Michael Pr

Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 17 in. long A nice pair of high-head canvasbacks. Original paint with gunning wear, a few age lines in necks and heads. Drake has two spots of touc

Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 10 1/2 in. long This carving bears a museum code "A51.146" in red paint on the underside. Original paint with gunning wear and a crack along right

Premier-Grade Broadbill Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 13 in. long Original paint with moderate gunning wear.

Yellowlegs Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 13 1/4 in. long This is a fine example by the maker with strong paint and an iron bill. Original paint with even gunning wear, some expa

Red Knot Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 10 1/2 in. long A glass-eye robin snipe. Original paint with gunning wear, including numerous shot scars and some damage from rust at bill

Premier-Grade Black Duck & Mallard Hen Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1900 17 3/4 in. long The hen bears an incised "S.P.S.N." marking on the underside. Both appear to be original pai

Standard-Grade Blue-Winged Teal Drake Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1915 12 1/4 in. long A glass-eyed drake. Original paint with gunning wear, some flaking, and some darkening on bac

Blue-Winged Teal Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1920 12 in. long Original paint with moderate gunning wear, including shot and some loss to neck filler. Provenance: Estate of A. Micha

Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1915 16 3/4 in. long A pair of mallards mounted on wooden bases with the following inscription: "Mallard / Made by Mason Decoy Factory Detroit, Mich. /

Challenge-Grade Bluebill Hen Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1915 14 1/2 in. long A stylish hen with classic lines. Original paint with even gunning wear, including a knot with some fl

Standard-Grade Canvasback Pair Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1915 15 1/2 in. long The drake bears a Mackey Collection stamp, a "HILKE" brand, and a "N. WOLF" brand on the underside.

Challenge-Grade Black Duck Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1915 16 in. long The underside has the factory "CHALLENGE" ink stamp. Mostly original paint with light wear, some age lines,

Canvasback Hen Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1920 16 in. long A hen with a "RV Jr" brand and inset circular weight on the underside. Original paint with moderate gunning wear, a few