Mason Decoy Factory Rare Robin Snipe

Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 A red knot or, as they were historically known, a "robin snipe" shorebird decoy in rare fall-winter plumage. The decoy, in Mason's finest "A-1" grade, displays swirled paint, glass eyes, an iron bill and three small shot holes. Excellent original paint with minor gunning wear.

Provenance: Jim and Deb Allen Collection, acquired from Russ J. Goldberger

Literature: Russ J. Goldberger and Alan Haid, "Mason Decoys: A Pictorial Guide," Lewes, DE, 1993, pp. 98-99, similar bird illustrated. Byron Cheever, "Mason Decoys," Spanish Fork, UT, 1974, p. 125, similar decoy illustrated in Spring plumage.

Provenance

Jim and Deb Allen Collection, acquired from Russ J. Goldberger