Mason Decoy Factory Early Premier-grade Mallard Pair

Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1900 17 1/4 in. long

An early pair with exceptional swirled paint, thin necks, and pronounced head carving. Excellent original paint with light wear. Hen has strip of loss along lower left edge from original line in wood and drake has a few imperfections on right side. Some spots of professional touch-up, including two spots on left side of drake's head, and hen's neck, edge of crown, and spot in tail.

Provenance: The Alan G. Haid Collection Trenton Spolar M.D. Collection

Literature: Russ J. Goldberger and Alan Haid, "Mason Decoys: Updated Edition,” Lewes, DE, 2014, p. 21, related early examples illustrated.

Provenance

The Alan G. Haid Collection Trenton Spolar M.D. Collection