Mason Decoy Factory High-crowned Goldeneye Drake

Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1900

$9,600
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $5,000–$8,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2021at Copley, July 2021

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SpeciesGoldeneyeConfigDrakeSize15"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1900 15 in. long

An early whistler drake with a rarely seen high-crown carving. This stylish diver is also notable for its double-ornate-swoosh wing paint on each side. Original paint with light gunning wear and some shot scars, several of which on back have minor darkening. Minimal darkening at neck seam.

Provenance: Mark Smith Collection

Provenance

Mark Smith Collection

Comparable sales

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

SoldConditionPaintBrought
10 Oct 2026—Original$570
3 Oct 2026—Original$270
Jul 2026—Original$6,000
Jul 2026—Original$6,000
Jul 2026—Original$3,900

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