Mason Decoy Factory Important Goldeneye Drake

Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1915 15 in. long

A hollow, premier-grade decoy displaying the desirable full-length feather swoosh. This decoy was acquired from Mason specialist RJG Antiques who describes it as "Near mint... One of the best I have handled!" Indeed, the exact decoy is illustrated in Goldberger and Haid's Mason Decoys book. Original paint with even gunning wear, some touch-up around neck seam.

Provenance: Dale W. Farrell Collection, acquired from RJG Antiques

Literature: Russ Goldberger and Alan Haid, "Mason Decoys, A Pictorial Guide," Lewes, DE, 1993, p. 142, exact decoy illustrated. John and Shirley Delph, "Factory Decoys," Exton, PA, 1980, p. 67, related decoy illustrated. Richard A. Bourne Co., Inc., "Very Rare and Important American Bird Decoys from the Collection of the late William J. Mackey Jr. of Belford, New Jersey," Hyannis, MA, 1973, Session IV, lot 6, closely related example illustrated.

Provenance

Dale W. Farrell Collection, acquired from RJG Antiques