Dodge Factory Dunlin

J.N. Dodge Decoy Co. (1884-1894) Detroit, MI, c. 1890 This early factory shorebird decoy is a hard to find species. In spring plumage paint with a blurred Mackey Collection ink stamp on the underside. Original paint with early working touch up to black areas including bill, neck, belly and under tail. Even gunning wear; lightly hit by shot; the upswept bill is missing its bottom half.

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

Literature: Richard A. Bourne Co. Inc., "Collection of the late William J. Mackey, Jr.," Oct. 20, 1973, lot 45, exact bird illustrated.

Provenance

William J. Mackey, Jr. Collection Private Collection, Massachusetts