Dodge Factory Robin Snipe

J. N. Dodge Decoy Factory (1883-1893) Detroit, MI, c. 1890 10 1/4 in. long

An early example with a Mackey Collection stamp on the underside. Original paint with heavy even gunning wear to the wood.

Provenance: William J. Mackey, Jr. Collection K. Barry and Janet Sharpless Collection, acquired from the auction of the above, 1974

Literature: Richard A. Bourne Co., Inc., "Very Rare and Important American Bird Decoys from the Collection of the late William J. Mackey, Jr., of Bedford, New Jersey," Hyannis, MA, Session VII, Tuesday, August 20, 1974, lot 405, exact decoy listed.

Provenance

William J. Mackey, Jr. Collection K. Barry and Janet Sharpless Collection, acquired from the auction of the above, 1974