Peterson Decoy Company Mallard Pair

Petersen Decoy Factory (1873-1884), Detroit, MI, c. 1880

$500
Brought, including buyer's premium
Hammer $400Estimate $500–$1,500
Sold 14 Oct 2026at The Fall Sale 2026 — CopleyBids 4

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The catalog record

Mallard Decoy Pair Petersen Decoy Factory (1873-1884) Detroit, MI, c. 1880 16 in. long

A rare pair of decoys by Detroit's earliest decoy factory. These mallards bear close similarities to the works by the Dodge and Mason Decoy Factories. Each in original paint with even gunning wear and restoration to reset necks and bills.

Provenance: Jeff and Joyce Hay Collection

Provenance

Jeff and Joyce Hay Collection

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent Peterson Decoy Company Mallard to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
7 Sep 2024——$600

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