Makers / Mason Decoy Factory / Shorebird (other)
Mason Decoy Factory Ruddy Turnstone
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1900
$1,020
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500
Sold 12 Feb 2015at The Winter Sale 2015 — Copley
SpeciesShorebird (other)
The catalog record
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1900 A very rare species of shorebird decoy with glass eyes, a wooden bill, and split tail. Original paint with working repaint along the top side of the decoy, gunning wear, and a tight age crack along the bottom.
Provenance: William J. Mackey, Jr. Collection Private Collection, acquired from the above
Provenance
William J. Mackey, Jr. Collection Private Collection, acquired from the above
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mason Decoy Factory other shorebirds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep 2026 | — | Repaint | $510 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $6,000 |
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $5,400 |
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $3,600 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mason Decoy Factory sales