Mason Decoy Factory The Mackey Mason Blue-winged Teal

Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 12 in. long

A slightly turned-head teal with double-blue plumage. The underside retains the Mackey stamp and a "WW" brand. Original paint with even gunning wear, small spot of early fill to top of head, minor darkening to paint flake on back. Bill has old working paint and a tight crack.

Provenance: William J. Mackey Jr. Collection John R. Wierdsma Collection, acquired from the sale of the above

Literature: Richard A. Bourne Co., Inc., "Very Rare and Important American Bird Decoys from the Collection of the late William J. Mackey, Jr. of Belford, New Jersey," Hyannis, MA, Session I & II, 1973, lot 23, exact decoy illustrated. Russ J. Goldberger and Alan Haid, "Mason Decoys: A Pictorial Guide," “Updated Edition,” Lewes, DE, 2014, pp.

Provenance

William J. Mackey Jr. Collection John R. Wierdsma Collection, acquired from the sale of the above