Dodge Factory Pintail Drake
J. N. Dodge Decoy Factory (1883-1893) Detroit, MI, c. 1890
The catalog record
J. N. Dodge Decoy Factory (1883-1893) Detroit, MI, c. 1890 16 1/2 in. long
A tack-eyed "No.1" model decoy described by authors Ron Sharp and Bill Dodge as "perhaps the sleekest of any Dodge pintail extant." Original paint with gunning wear and restoration to neck.
Provenance: Dr. Richard V. Reiswig Collection Curt Mettam Collection
Literature: Ron Sharp and Bill Dodge, "Detroit Decoy Dynasty: The Factory Decoys of Peterson, Dodge, and Mason," Lawsonville, NC, 2009, p. 165, photo 5-82, exact decoy illustrated.
Provenance
Dr. Richard V. Reiswig Collection Curt Mettam Collection
Comparable sales
The 3 most recent Dodge Factory Pintails to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | — | Original | $1,080 |
| 15 Mar 2024 | — | Original | $3,720 |
| Jul 2014 | — | Original | $1,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Dodge Factory sales