Mason Decoy Factory Premier Grade Canvasback Pair

Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1915

$1,725
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500
Sold Jul 2009at Copley, July 2009

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SpeciesCanvasbackConfigPairConditionGoodPaintOriginalQuantity2

The catalog record

Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1915 A matched pair of hollow gunning birds with neither bird having a hint of touch up from tip to tail. In good original paint with gunning wear. Hen is missing some neck filler and has a hairline neck crack to right side. Drake has some neck filler loss; missing left eye; 1/2 inch ding to right side. Both have a warm patina from old sealer.

Comparable sales

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

SoldConditionPaintBrought
15 Oct 2026—Repaint$540
10 Oct 2026—Original$660
10 Oct 2026GoodOriginal$480
10 Oct 2026—Original$390
10 Oct 2026—Original$276

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