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Dodge Factory Robin Snipe
J.N. Dodge Decoy Co. (1884-1894) Detroit, MI, c. 1890
$2,415
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,200–$1,800over estimate
Sold Jul 2010at Copley, July 2010
SpeciesShorebird (other)PaintOriginal
The catalog record
J.N. Dodge Decoy Co. (1884-1894) Detroit, MI, c. 1890 Important factory red knot decoy with a Mackey Collection ink stamp on the underside. Original paint with some minor gunning wear. Missing chip to tip of bill, and filler loss around bill.
Provenance: William J. Mackey, Jr. Collection Private Collection, Massachusetts
Literature: Richard Bourne Co., Inc., "Collection of the late William J. Mackey, Jr.," October 20, 1973, lot 46, exact bird illustrated.
Provenance
William J. Mackey, Jr. Collection Private Collection, Massachusetts
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Dodge Factory other shorebirds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $2,880 |
| Apr 2024 | — | Original | $1,800 |
| Nov 2023 | — | Original | $1,560 |
| Nov 2023 | — | Original | $1,500 |
| Jul 2022 | — | Original | $1,800 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Dodge Factory sales