Mason Decoy Factory Seneca Lake Canvasback Pair

Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 A fine matched rigmate pair of premier grade Masons. Both birds are branded “AOG." Both decoys are in good condition. Hen has two checks down left side with overall even gunning wear. Drake has age line through bill and right side of neck; minor rubs to bill, top of head, left cheek and tail; a few shot marks; check on underside.

Provenance: Private Collection, North Dakota Acquired by the present owner from the above

Literature: Russ J. Goldberger and Alan Haid, Mason Decoys: A Pictorial Guide, Lewes, DE, 1993, p. 115. John and Shirley Delph, Factory Decoys of Mason, Stevens, Dodge, and Peterson, Exton, PA, 1980, p. 56.

Provenance

Private Collection, North Dakota Acquired by the present owner from the above