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Mason Decoy Factory Mallard Drake

Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1920

Mason Decoy Factory – Mallard Drake – 2016
$540
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $300–$500over estimate
Sold 24 Jul 2016at The Sporting Sale 2016 — Copley

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SpeciesMallardConfigDrakePaintOriginal

The catalog record

Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1920 Mackey Collection ink stamp on underside. Original paint with gunning wear, age lines, tail chip, and minor neck filler loss.

Provenance: William J. Mackey, Jr. Collection Private Collection

Literature: Richard A. Bourne Co., Inc., "Very Rare and Important American Bird Decoys from the Collection of William J. Mackey Jr. of Belford, NJ, Hyannis, MA" August 20, 1974, lot 7, exact decoy illustrated.

Provenance

William J. Mackey, Jr. Collection Private Collection

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Mason Decoy Factory Mallards to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
22 Oct 2026—Original$1,200
22 Oct 2026—Original$780
11 Oct 2026FairOriginal$74
10 Oct 2026—Original$780
10 Oct 2026—Original$450

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mason Decoy Factory sales