Mason Decoy Factory Hollow Pintail Hen
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1905
The catalog record
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1905 An excellent hollow untouched Mason challenge grade decoy. Original paint with light gunning wear; lightly hit by shot; the rigging and weight have been removed. The paint is worn to the wood where the weight was removed, minor rubs to bill and tail, and a fine line of neck filler is missing.
Provenance: William J. Mackey Jr. Collection University Club of Milwaukee Decoy Collection
Literature: Russ J. Goldberger and Alan G. Haid, Mason Decoys: A Complete Pictorial Guide, Lewes, DE, 1993, p. 35. Hal Sorenson, Decoy Collector's Guide, Burlington, IA, Jan.-March 1964, p. 18.
Provenance
William J. Mackey Jr. Collection University Club of Milwaukee Decoy Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mason Decoy Factory Pintails to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $276 |
| 2 Aug 2026 | — | Original | $300 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $39,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $36,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $2,400 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mason Decoy Factory sales