Makers / Mason Decoy Factory / Merganser
Mason Decoy Factory Premier Grade Merganser Hen
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910
$633
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500under estimate
Sold Jul 2010at Copley, July 2010
SpeciesMerganserConfigHenPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 A hollow-bodied decoy that contains droplets of lead in the body cavity from the initial three-holed poured weight installation. Mostly original paint; restoration to head and neck filler; age crack along bottom and the lower half of breast has an old factory repair.
Provenance: Bernie Galipeau Collection
Provenance
Bernie Galipeau Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mason Decoy Factory Mergansers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $11,400 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $6,600 |
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $180,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $36,000 |
| Mar 2026 | — | Original | $1,320 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mason Decoy Factory sales