Mason Decoy Factory Brant

Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 From the same rig as the previous lot. Original paint with light gunning wear; heart wood in breast has some original filler loss; some checking under tail and along bottom; minor ding to tip of tail; head is loose, with neck filler and one eye missing; minor fly specking.

Provenance: Samuel Wakeman Collection Private collection by descent in the family

Literature: Russ J. Goldberger and Alan Haid, Mason Decoys: A Pictorial Guide, Lewes, DE, 1993, p. 83. William J. Mackey, Jr., American Bird Decoys, New York, NY, 1965, plate 175. Sotheby's and Guyette & Schmidt, American Waterfowl Decoys: The Distinguished Collection of Dr. James M. McCleery, New York, NY, 2000, lot 256.

Provenance

Samuel Wakeman Collection Private collection by descent in the family