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Mason Decoy Factory Premier Grade Bluebill Pair
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910

$345
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $200–$300over estimate
Sold Jul 2010at Copley, July 2010
SpeciesScaup/BluebillConfigPairPaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 A pair of bluebills from the rig of Frank C. Dugan, with the hen branded six times with the letter "D" and the drake branded "F.C.D." Both have a mixture of some original paint and old gunning paint. Both have had their rigging removed; some neck filler missing with old bill repairs. The paint is worn to the wood in places, especially on the drake.
Provenance: The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection
Provenance
The Barrie and Bernice Stavis Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mason Decoy Factory Scaup/Bluebills to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $360 |
| 10 Oct 2026 | — | — | $360 |
| 10 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $180 |
| 10 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $144 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $240 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mason Decoy Factory sales