Pair of Antique Duck Decoys American Primitive Folk Art Early Fiber Wood Painted. It is in reasonable condition and displays very well please see all photos as they are part of the description. The bottom has an age crack and an old brand. . 24" long. Mason Premier Grade mallard hen decoy ca 1915 in fine OP with average in use wear. 100075 SoldWinning Bid: $120.75 3 Bid(s) Termed "one of his very best," the Boyd yellowlegs sold just below the $14/18,000 presale estimates at $13,800. Unrigged white-sided example in bone dry, bright, nearly mint original paint. Restoration by Patrick Kane and branded PK. Possibly some restoration to back and possibly some paint taken down on gray areas. Almost all neck filler remains. MASON BLACK DUCK HEN PREMIER GRADE DECOY, carved and painted wood, hollow body, applied head set with glass eyes, lac. FIREARMS, LARGE DUCK DECOY COLLECTION, ADVERTISING ITEMS, OLD TONKA TOYS, VINTAGE FISHING EQUIP. Measure 15.75" and 16.5" long. Bid on Canada goose, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1900. sold at auction by Guyette and Deeter 69C on 30th April Canada goose, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1900. Mackey Collection stamp on underside. Mason Factory yellowlegs decoy in XOC with wear and some darkening of the surface due to age. William J Mason began making . Rare slightly turned head. Tail chip restoration. Birds. Iron bill. . Bid on Pair of hollow caved mallards, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. 1915, in mint condition. Decoy . Following WWI, Animal Trap began producing wooden duck decoys and the Model #2 is the rarest of the three models of duck decoys produced, see Thayer's "North American Factory Decoy's, pages 10-12 . A very fine original Mason decoy, tack eye drake black duck in original paint. In 1932, Yeargan completed a rig of 20 canvasbacks and 24 mallards. Length 20.75". 17K Items sold. Seam line visible. Mason Painted Eye Blue Wing Teal, Circa 1920's (#5325) Sold $600.00. MASON DECOY FACTORY CANADA GOOSE DECOY Detroit, Circa 1910 Glass eyes. Thank you for looking and please check out my other auctions.</p> If an object has visible crazing, look for inconsistencies or the absence of crazing in suspicious areas that may indicate a restoration. Challenge Grade Mason Drake Mallard Mason Decoy Factory,Detroit,MI., JY M01 Drake Mallard by Mason Decoy Factory, Challenge Grade in excellent original paint as well as condition, with some in-use gunning wear as shown, professional repair to crack along the back by Paul Fortin, Circa 1920-1924. MASON BLACK DUCK HEN PREMIER GRADE DECOY, carved and painted wood, hollow body, applied head set with glass eyes, lac. . Challenge black duck Mason Decoy Factory, ca. with minor flaking and wear; each with a professional tail chip repair; both with filler restoration and inpainting around neck seat; drake with losses to heartwood on underside; hairline cracks in hen's back and . Two cracks to body. 108. . $16.10 shipping. Bluebill hen, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. Vintage Restored Mason Duck Decoy. $99.00. Call Patrick Kane for more information 989-631-3168. Each measures approximately 16" in length. 1890's vintage. Harmon cataloged the lot as the exact decoy pictured in Goldberger and Haid's reference book Mason Decoys, A Complete Pictorial Guide and stated that the "so-called beetle head" style indicated that it was a special order decoy. Free Mason replica catalog included. Trent Spolar collection. Restoration. All items are guaranteed as described. Ireland. (4,000 - 6,000) detail. BUYER PAYS $15 SHIPPING. This is a matched pair, hollow carved. Weathering the Drought. Our main passion is selling, buying, and trading Vintage Wooden Duck Decoys, and enjoying the history and stories we . Black Duck wooden decoy by Dodge Decoy Factory, Detroit Michigan. Hollow carved challenge grade bodies with early snakey head style. Original paint with light gunning wear, touch-up to neck filler and seam separation. Mason Factory Premier Grade mallard drake. A small number of talented Missouri artisans created handmade decoys. Still others might focus on teal decoys or shorebirds. Please contact Eldred''s before bidding with any questions as to condition. The surface is restored with crackled paint. duck decoy with one glass eye missing otherwise if fine original paint. $325.00 . Good original paint with some honest gunning wear. A yellowlegs decoy by Seabrook, N.H., carver George Boyd, one of a rig of 11 shorebirds that were sold by Harmon last year after being discovered in a basket near a furnace in a Cape Cod basement, was back on the market. U.S. Senate approves Martha Williams in bipartisan vote. professional restoration to one crack at side that runs approximately 9"; head . . Great Pair of Readhead Duck Decoys carved by Patrick Vincenti 1989 Havre de Grace MD $325.00 + $25.00 Shipping .Click for more info. View full product details » Rare . . Apr 1, 2022 - Explore William's board "Mason decoys" on Pinterest. A very nice hunted over example.18 inches long. . A premier-grade hollow mallard hen with an upswept tail. William Mason was a dedicated waterfowl hunter. Decoy Mason Challenge Grade Wigeon Pair — West Coast Decoys Shop Mason Challenge Grade Wigeon Pair Mason Challenge Grade Wigeon Pair 450.00 Early challenge grade wigeon pair from the Mason Decoy Company (Detroit, MI) ca. THE DECOY HAS BEEN STRIPPED OF PAINT. A Mason glass-eye black-bellied plover in late fall or winter plumage, circa 1905, was another of the shorebirds to do well. 418. In 1932, Yeargan completed a rig of 20 canvasbacks and 24 mallards. Previously mounted as a lamp. These small surface cracks should not be restored and are nearly impossible to replicate when completing a restoration in an area of an object that is crazed. Add To Cart Obviously never weighted or rigged for use. Lead weight in bottom. Restoration. 434. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at 609-560-8028 or 410-745-0485. It has been restored to appear as used and weathered. Mason Replica Decoy, Salesman Sample and Circa 1889- 1905. 1) in January 2000. Mint Paint Crack on right side. Mackey Collection stamp on underside. Home Browse Decoys Measure 15.75" and 16.5" long. The sale will be held remotely from the St. Michaels, MD area and will feature approximately 600 . Both with glass eyes. Structurally sound and paint restoration by the talented artist Larry Rucker. Birds. Restoration & Care; Rugs & Carpets; Science & Medicine (Pre-1930) Sewing (Pre-1930) Silver; Tapestries; . View sold price and similar items: Mason Decoy Factory Detroit Mi, Wood Duck Drake Decoy, Detroit Grade, Solid Body, Older Restoration on Paint, Ca. 2500-3500 367A. Such restoration does not affect the overall value of the object. This is ten times more than current prices realized for any other factory decoy, and substantially more than its original selling price of $1. Guyette & Deeter, Inc. North American Decoys At Auction Pheasant Run Resort 4051 East Main . The absence of a condition report does NOT imply that an an object is free of defects or restoration. Price Realized: 632.50 Premier Grade Broadbill Drake Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 A wide-billed, large-body style hollow decoy with a "Raymond Lead Co., Chicago" lead strip weight and the initials "EG" carved in the bottom. . Repainted in the Mason style. Restoration by Patrick Kane and branded PK. 101 DOVE DECOY Circa 1910 . Length 15.5". TOP "He stands out as Missouri's most-accomplished individual historic decoy-maker," said Renner. Seller: Goose buster . 154. Snakey head style in excellent original paint. A decoy with a tail chip or missing neck filler, but in otherwise original condition, can be restored to its original appearance by competent professionals. Excellent original . Kress.1992. Wear to wood in places on the body and the sides of the head with a coat of finish feeder. Pintail wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Add To Cart Bid on Pair of hollow caved mallards, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. $3900. . Duck Decoys, Blue Wing Teal, Sleeper drake, Swimming Hen, Solid Wood. 12" long. . Other books have been written on the subject of factory decoys, particularly Mason decoys. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at 609-560-8028 or 410-745-0485. William E. Pratt Decoy Co. bought Mason's . Below are before and after photos of a full restoration. The surface is nicely restored with crackled paint. . [pdf] Kress, S.W. A small number of talented Missouri artisans created handmade decoys. Neck reset. White and speculum has been enhanced. Exterior - Trim,Emblems,Bumper. The bottom is signed and branded PK. Slope breast model. . . This decoy has painted eyes. Decoy has some original paint, glass eyes, neck crack shown in pictures, and leather rigging strap. Antique. Neck filler, shot scar and eye replacement. Provenance: Private Collection, Washington State. Ducks Unlimited Applauds Confirmation of Williams as USFWS Director. $49.00. Worn original paint with shot scars on right side. MASON DECOYS. Most of today's collectors prefer this approach. Nice restoration, Circa 1930's, this solid decoy measures 17" long, 5-1/2" wide, and 7-1/2". Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 A true matched pair of Mason Factory decoys from the same completed customer order, both exhibiting strong swirl paint. Wisconsin Canvasback, Mason influence. Please contact Eldred's before bidding with any questions as to condition. Old in-use repaint. In Wildlife Society Bulletin, pp.1140-1149. Restoration Suppliers of CT. 66belvedere2 . GOOD LUCK. Condition reports are provided as a complimentary service and . Provenance. Many that come to market have been professionally restored. Another story of Mason can be found at; For sale duck decoys by Mason Decoy Factory. colony restoration. Seam line visible, few knots and dents on the body. 0 bids. 1905. Please contact Eldred''s before bidding with any questions as to condition. Rare Mason Canada Goose Decoy, Detroit, MI, Premier Grade with Glass Eyes, Solid Body, Excellent Original Paint, professional restoration to tip &amp; underside of bill . . Paint restoration by the talented artist Larry Rucker. An excellent Mason decoy with very minor surface imperfections. Guyette & Deeter's annual spring decoy and sporting art auction held on April 30 & May 1, 2021. Other books have been written on the subject of factory decoys, particularly Mason decoys. Restoration Suppliers of CT. 99.7% Positive Feedback. Greenwinged Teal wooden duck decoy by Patrick Kane. Buyer to pay shipping. Premier model. MASON DECOY FACTORY CANADA GOOSE DECOY Detroit, Circa 1910 Glass eyes. Premier mallard drake , ca. Mason's Grading System Fig. long The underside has the factory "CHALLENGE" ink stamp. The hen has the Rucker stamp. Pair of Herters Canvasback , Original Paint (#2709) Sold $225.00. . A small chip on the left side of the bill is the only apology. Length 20.75". . 5c: Mason Standard Grade Tackeye canvasback hen, ca. Professional restoration is considered acceptable and may be expected when parts are missing or there is damage that in your view defaces the object or impairs its use. 405. Ended Merganser drake, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan. $975 Delivery method Shipping (+ $40) Premier mallard hen, ca. Typical tail chip professionally restored. Near mint original paint; minor . MASON DECOY FACTORY CHALLENGE GRADE MERGANSER HEN DECOY Detroit, Circa 1900 Glass eyes. Bid on Strong bluewing teal drake, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1900. sold at auction by Guyette and Deeter 77 on 10th November Strong bluewing teal drake, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1900. Original paint. Old in-use repaint. Detroit, Michigan, 1896-1924. . No bill or tail chips. $325 Bluebill wooden duck decoy pair by Mason Decoy Factory. Made in the Mason Factory style. Don't pass up a newly carved decoy if the quality is top grade. Please contact Eldred''s before bidding with any questions as to condition. Condition reports are provided as a complimentary service and only reflect the opinion of Eldred''s and should not be taken as a statement of fact. This collection of late-goose hunting gear will keep you in the field and on the geese. Antique. Original "factory repair" on one side. MASON DECOYS. St. Louisan Ben Yeargan hunted near the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. Attraction of the endangered Dark-rumped Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 A true matched pair of Mason Factory decoys from the same completed customer order, both exhibiting strong swirl paint. Buy online, view images and see past prices for Rare Mason Canada Goose Decoy, Detroit, MI,. Antique VTG Mason Duck Decoy Raymond Lead Co. Chicago, Ill. Carved Wood Bluebill. with minor flaking and wear; each with a professional tail chip repair; both with filler restoration and inpainting around neck seat; drake with losses to heartwood on underside; hairline cracks in hen's back and . 1890. $145. Journal of the Yamashina Institute for Ornithology, 29(1):1-26 [pdf] Podolsky, R. and S.W. Invaluable is the world's largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Please contact Eldred's before bidding with any questions as to condition. The absence of a condition report does NOT imply that an an object is free of defects or restoration. www.decoysforsale.com - Goldeneye drake, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan 1st quarter 20th century A safe place to collect with multiple photos, trusted descriptions and quality product sold to the highest bidder. Donna Tonelli restoration, very nicely done. Herters Mallard Vintage Hunting Duck Decoys, Mason Mallard Vintage Hunting Duck Decoys, Sport Plast Mallard Vintage Hunting Duck Decoys, Mallard White Cedar Vintage Hunting Duck Decoys; 1910. For example, an unused preening Pintail decoy . 100%. * Condition: Original paint and no/little restoration command the highest prices. Please contact Eldred''s before bidding with any questions as to condition. Rare Mason Pintail Hen Duck Decoy, Detroit, MI, Premier Grade, Glass Eyes, Hollow Body, Combination of Mostly Original Paint with Professional Restoration to Head & Tail, a few shot marks, Overall & Very Nice Example & Hard to Find Species, 16.5"L, Est. The absence of a condition report does NOT imply that an an object is free of defects or restoration. Guyette & Deeter, Inc. North American Decoys At Auction November 7 & 8, 2018. Yet,many questions in the minds of collectors remained. Guyette & Deeter, Inc.'s annual spring decoy auction held on April 26 & 27, 2018 in St. Charles, Illinois held in conjunction with the Midwest Decoy Collectors Show. Condition reports only detail flaws or restorations and do not take into account wear, fading, or other issues consistent with an object''s age. Weight and rigging hook on bottom. Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1900. Price Realized: 632.50 Premier Grade Broadbill Drake Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 A wide-billed, large-body style hollow decoy with a "Raymond Lead Co., Chicago" lead strip weight and the initials "EG" carved in the bottom. Each Duck is has the Description on the bottom and Signed Frank L Beall. Others may collect Michigan or Illinois River decoys. THE PLEASE SEE PHOTOS FOR CONDITION. Mason Mallard Tack-Eye, Detroit Michigan. . . All original, lead weight on bottom, rigging hook, Circa 1920's. . Super snaky style. Wood Duck Vintage Hunting Duck Decoys, Antique Hunting Duck Decoys, Mason Vintage Hunting Duck Decoys, Plaster Vintage Hunting Duck Decoys, Leather Duck Vintage Hunting Decoys, Herter's Vintage . DECOYS UNLIMITED, INC. presents our SPECTACULAR Summer Decoy Auction Monday & Tuesday, July 13 - July 14, 2009 at the Cape Codder Resort and Hotel Hyannis, MA Telephone: (888) 297-2200 www.decoysunlimitedinc.net e-mail: theodores.harmon@comcast.net DECOY DEALER SHOW: Sunday, July 12, 12-9pm • Monday, July 13, 9-4pm on Jun 21, 2014. . In mix of original paint with gunning wear and restored paint and a tail chip restoration. Hollow carved challenge grade bodies with early snakey head style. Lot # 487 (Sale Order: . Mason Challenge Grade Canvasback Pair 450.00 Challenge grade canvasback pair from the Mason Decoy Company (Detroit, MI) ca. Branded "OT." $6500. sold at auction by Guyette and Deeter 267 on 29th April Pair of hollow caved mallards, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. sold at auction by Guyette and Deeter 267 on 29th April Pair of hollow caved mallards, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. Few shot scars and wood showing through on the left lower side and along a few grain lines on back.