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Premier Grade Mallard Drake
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)
Detroit, MI, c. 1910
18 in. long
A nicely painted drake with patent stamp on bottom.
Original paint, minor gunning wear, head is loose, original age line on back, and touch-up to breast.
Provenance: Private Collection, acquired at Lake Geneva Antique Shop, c. 1965
Literature: Russ J. Goldberger and Alan G. Haid, "Mason Decoys: A Complete Pictorial Guide," Lewes, DE, 2014, p. 21, similar decoy illustrated.
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