Mason Decoy Factory Mammoth Premier Grade Mallard Drake

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

$2,415
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$4,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2013at Copley, July 2013

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SpeciesMallardConfigDrakePaintOriginal

The catalog record

Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 A rare, over-sized, Mammoth Model decoy measuring twenty inches long and exhibiting strong swirl paint. Original paint with even gunning wear, one replaced eye, and some professional touch-up to back, neck, and tail chip.

Literature: Russ J. Goldberger andAlan G. Haid, "Mason Decoys: A Complete Pictorial Guide," Lewes, DE, 1993, p. 116, similar decoys illustrated.

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Mason Decoy Factory Mallards to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
22 Oct 2026—Original$1,200
22 Oct 2026—Original$780
11 Oct 2026FairOriginal$74
10 Oct 2026—Original$780
10 Oct 2026—Original$450

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mason Decoy Factory sales