Makers / Mason Decoy Factory / Shorebird (other)
Mason Decoy Factory Willet Pair
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910, c. 1910

$480
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $300–$500
Sold 24 Jul 2016at The Sporting Sale 2016 — Copley
SpeciesShorebird (other)ConfigPairQuantity2
The catalog record
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910, c. 1910 One has an incised "F" on the underside. "Exhibited At THE WARD MUSEUM Salisbury, MD" sticker on bottom of base. As found.
Provenance: Private Collection, Long Island Southold Historical Society, Southold, New York, acquired from the above, 1965
Provenance
Private Collection, Long Island Southold Historical Society, Southold, New York, acquired from the above, 1965
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Mason Decoy Factory other shorebirds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep 2026 | — | Repaint | $510 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $6,000 |
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $5,400 |
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $3,600 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Mason Decoy Factory sales