Makers / Mason Decoy Factory / Plover
Mason Decoy Factory Black Bellied Plover
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910
$575
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000under estimate
Sold 21 Jan 2013at The Winter Sale 2013 — Copley
SpeciesPloverPaintOriginal
The catalog record
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 A full-bodied, tack-eye shorebird decoy in spring breeding plumage. In original paint with gunning wear including numerous shot scars.
Literature: Russ J. Goldberger and Alan Haid, "Mason Decoys: A Pictorial Guide," Lewes, DE, 1993, p. 100, similar example illustrated.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mason Decoy Factory Plovers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $3,300 |
| Jun 2026 | — | Original | $540 |
| Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $6,000 |
| Mar 2026 | — | Original | $1,560 |
| Mar 2026 | — | Original | $1,020 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mason Decoy Factory sales