Makers / Mason Decoy Factory / Canvasback
Mason Decoy Factory Premier-grade Canvasback Drake
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1896
$7,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000over estimate
Sold 25 Jul 2015at The Sporting Sale 2015 — Copley
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The catalog record
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1896
An early hollow canvasback with strong swirl paint. The underside retains the original weight and is stamped "V L & A CHICAGO" for Von Lengerke & Antoines, a Chicago, Illinois, sporting goods store that opened in 1891. Original paint with even gunning wear.
Provenance: Private Collection, Florida
Provenance
Private Collection, Florida
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mason Decoy Factory Canvasbacks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | — | Repaint | $540 |
| 10 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $660 |
| 10 Oct 2026 | Good | Original | $480 |
| 10 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $390 |
| 10 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $276 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mason Decoy Factory sales