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Mason Decoy Factory Challenge Grade Coot
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910
$4,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500over estimate
Sold Jul 2026at Copley, July 2026
SpeciesCootConfigRigSize11.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 11 1/2 in. long
A rare challenge-grade coot with an uplifted head. The underside is branded "HHB" which has been attributed to Harvey H. Brown, an early member of the Winous Point Shooting Club. Original paint with gunning wear, worn bill tip, touch-up to reset neck crack and neck seam. One-and-one-quarter-inch tail chip restoration.
Provenance: Harvey H. Brown Rig, Winous Point Private Collection
Provenance
Harvey H. Brown Rig, Winous Point Private Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mason Decoy Factory Coots to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | — | Original | $1,680 |
| Mar 2026 | — | Original | $870 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $1,800 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $24,000 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $6,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mason Decoy Factory sales