Makers / Mason Decoy Factory / Black Duck
Mason Decoy Factory Premier-grade Black Duck
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910
$660
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $300–$500over estimate
Sold 16 Feb 2019at The Winter Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesBlack DuckSize19"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 19 in. long
A special-order solid-bodied decoy. Stamped "STRATER" four times on the bottom. The Strater family, known for their folding tin shorebird decoys, also had a gunning camp on Tuckernuck Island off of Nantucket. In original paint with gunning wear, a check along back, and small cracks at front base of head which is slightly loose.
Provenance: Private Collection, Florida
Provenance
Private Collection, Florida
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mason Decoy Factory Black Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $180 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $150 |
| 10 Sep 2026 | — | Original | $990 |
| 2 Aug 2026 | — | Original | $132 |
| Jul 2026 | Mint | Original | $6,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mason Decoy Factory sales