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Mason Decoy Factory Challenge-grade Merganser
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910
$3,900
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500over estimate
Sold Jul 2024at Copley, July 2024
SpeciesMerganserConfigRigSize17"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 17 in. long
A rig-found challenge-grade decoy displaying one of the Michigan factory's most popular forms. A partial "C. S. SIMPSON" brand is on the underside with a poured weight. Untouched original paint with moderate gunning wear, rub to left side of neck, old tail chip, and check along underside.
Provenance: Evelyn Thayer Chace Collection Private Collection, by descent from the above
Provenance
Evelyn Thayer Chace Collection Private Collection, by descent from the above
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mason Decoy Factory Mergansers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $11,400 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $6,600 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $180,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $36,000 |
| Mar 2026 | — | Original | $1,320 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mason Decoy Factory sales