Mason Decoy Factory High-head Canvasback Drake

Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1920

$2,280
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $500–$1,000over estimate
Sold Feb 2025at Copley, February 2025

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The catalog record

Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1920 17 in. long

A premier-grade "Seneca Lake" model with a "AOG" brand and a Wisconsin identification tag on the underside. Original paint with gunning wear, some darkening to wear on crown, and fill to crack along underside.

Provenance: The George Secor Decoy Collection to Benefit Delta Waterfowl, acquired from RJG Antiques

Provenance

The George Secor Decoy Collection to Benefit Delta Waterfowl, acquired from RJG Antiques

Comparable sales

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

SoldConditionPaintBrought
15 Oct 2026—Repaint$540
10 Oct 2026—Original$660
10 Oct 2026GoodOriginal$480
10 Oct 2026—Original$390
10 Oct 2026—Original$276

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