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Jul 28, 2017 - Jul 29, 2017
Premier Grade Mallard Pair
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)
Detroit, MI, c. 1920
17 1/2 in. long
A bold pair of decoys with large painted speculums. The drake is stamped "SGH" for the Somers G. Headley Collection and the hen retains an original patent stamp on the bottom.
Strong original paint with light gunning wear. The hen has minor flaking and a very small tail chip. The drake has minor touch-up to a small chip and rub. Some touch-up to breast emanating from heartwood and along age lines mostly on the bottom of the bird.
Provenance: Somers G. Headley Collection
Grant Nelson Collection
Literature: Russ J. Goldberger and Alan G. Haid, "Mason Decoys: A Complete Pictorial Guide," Lewes, DE, 2014, p. 22, similar decoy illustrated.
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