Makers / Mason Decoy Factory / Scaup/Bluebill
Mason Decoy Factory Early Vl&a Premier Broadbill Pair
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1900
$6,600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,500–$4,500over estimate
Sold Jul 2026at Copley, July 2026
SpeciesScaup/BluebillConfigPairSize13"PaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1900 13 in. long
This pair is very early and closely tracks the ideal Mason form shown the company's sales catalog. Each is ink-stamped "VL&A" for Von Lengerke & Antoine, the Chicago sporting goods retailer. Original paint with even gunning wear and very minor darkening to neck seams.
Provenance: Private Collection, acquired from Alan Haid, 2002
Provenance
Private Collection, acquired from Alan Haid, 2002
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mason Decoy Factory Scaup/Bluebills to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $360 |
| 10 Oct 2026 | — | — | $360 |
| 10 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $180 |
| 10 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $144 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $240 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mason Decoy Factory sales