Mason Decoy Factory Glass-eyed Mourning Dove

Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1905 11 1/4 in. long

A rare decoy, this sterling example is as fine as they come. It features strong swirl paint, a long thin tail, painted feathering, and accurate eye placement, not often found on Mason's dove decoys. Excellent original paint with minimal wear and a minute factory fill to tail tip.

Provenance: Gary Gosdin Collection

Literature: Russ J. Goldberger and Alan G. Haid, "Mason Decoys: A Complete Pictorial Guide," Lewes, DE, 2003, p. 112, similar decoy illustrated.

Provenance

Gary Gosdin Collection