The Mackey Mason Blue-Winged Teal
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)
Detroit, MI, c. 1910
12 in. long
A slightly turned-head teal with double-blue plumage. The underside retains the Mackey stamp and a "WW" brand.
Original paint with even gunning wear, small spot of early fill to top of head, minor darkening to paint flake on back. Bill has old working paint and a tight crack.
Provenance: William J. Mackey Jr. Collection
John R. Wierdsma Collection, acquired from the sale of the above
Literature: 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, Session I & II, 1973, lot 23, exact decoy illustrated.
Russ J. Goldberger and Alan Haid, "Mason Decoys: A Pictorial Guide," “Updated Edition,” Lewes, DE, 2014, pp.
Condition
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