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Mason Decoy Factory "dust Jacket" Black-bellied Plover

Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910

Mason Decoy Factory – "Dust Jacket" Black-Bellied Plover – 2019
$4,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000over estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2019at The Sporting Sale 2019 — Copley

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SpeciesPloverSize10.5"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginal

The catalog record

Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 10 1/2 in. long

Authors Goldberger and Haid chose this sterling example for the back dust-jacket cover of their monograph on Mason decoys. Stamped "DSC" on underside. Excellent original paint with light gunning wear.

Provenance: David Campbell Collection Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection

Literature: Russ J. Goldberger and Alan Haid, "Mason Decoys: A Pictorial Guide," Lewes, DE, 1993, p. 101 and back dust-jacket cover, exact decoy illustrated.

Provenance

David Campbell Collection Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Mason Decoy Factory Plovers to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2026ExcellentOriginal$3,300
Jun 2026—Original$540
Apr 2026ExcellentOriginal$6,000
Mar 2026—Original$1,560
Mar 2026—Original$1,020

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mason Decoy Factory sales