Mason Decoy Factory Premier Grade Mallard Pair

Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1900 A pair of early, hollow, Mason decoys with fine swirled paint, preserved with an old coat of sealer. The drake has " E. W. M" incised in the bottom. In original paint with even gunning wear, both have been lightly hit by shot, small chips to tail edges, slight neck filler loss. The underside of each bird has working touchup. The hen has an age crack through the neck and wear to feathering along the back. The drake has some blunting to the end of bill due to shot scars.