$145. Few shot scars and wood showing through on the left lower side and along a few grain lines on back. 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. FIREARMS, LARGE DUCK DECOY COLLECTION, ADVERTISING ITEMS, OLD TONKA TOYS, VINTAGE FISHING EQUIP. You would freely replace the tires on a car or the drawer runners on a chest because they've worn out with use. Kress.1992. 1915, in mint condition. 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. 1905. William J Mason began making . $325.00 . 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 . A small number of talented Missouri artisans created handmade decoys. Dry original paint with minor wear; dent in one side of bill; filler restoration around neck seat; hairline drying cracks in back; area of touchup on underside. Below are before and after photos of a full restoration. A small number of talented Missouri artisans created handmade decoys. Challenge black duck Mason Decoy Factory, ca. $16.10 shipping. 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 . Looking to buy or sell something like this: Mason Factory, Detroit Michigan Painted Eye Blue Wing Teal. In 1932, Yeargan completed a rig of 20 canvasbacks and 24 mallards. Buyer to pay shipping. 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; Snakey head style in excellent original paint. A very nice hunted over example.18 inches long. The bottom has an age crack and an old brand. Length 15.5". 405. Great Pair of Readhead Duck Decoys carved by Patrick Vincenti 1989 Havre de Grace MD $325.00 + $25.00 Shipping .Click for more info. Condition reports are provided as a complimentary service and . This is a matched pair, hollow carved. . Both with glass eyes. 434. The sale will be held remotely from the St. Michaels, MD area and will feature approximately 600 . Invaluable is the world's largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. . professional restoration to one crack at side that runs approximately 9"; head . $3900. Condition and the amount of restoration influence prices. 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. Seam line visible. Decoy . Wear to wood in places on the body and the sides of the head with a coat of finish feeder. The current record price $354,500for a factory decoy was set by a Mason Premier wood duck drake (Fig. The absence of a condition report does NOT imply that an an object is free of defects or restoration. 800 - 1200 Ducks Unlimited Applauds Confirmation of Williams as USFWS Director. . . 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. This rare species, 1920's decoy has some hunter wear. 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. Mason Premier model Pintail Drake. A Mason glass-eye black-bellied plover in late fall or winter plumage, circa 1905, was another of the shorebirds to do well. 900- 200 4. Please contact Eldred''s before bidding with any questions as to condition. 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. Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1900. The absence of a condition report does NOT imply that an an object is free of defects or restoration. Such restoration does not affect the overall value of the object. William E. Pratt Decoy Co. bought Mason's . 1997. duck decoy with one glass eye missing otherwise if fine original paint. Mason Factory Premier Grade mallard drake. William Mason was a dedicated waterfowl hunter. Original paint with light gunning wear, touch-up to neck filler and seam separation. 1905. See more ideas about decoy, duck decoys, mason. 1900. Don't pass up a newly carved decoy if the quality is top grade. Good feather painting. Neck filler, shot scar and eye replacement. Lot 267: Pair of hollow caved mallards, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. Tack eye Black duck from the Mason Decoy Factory(1896- 1924) in lightly worn original paint. Mason Painted Eye Blue Wing Teal, Circa 1920's (#5325) Sold $600.00. 24" long. Public discussion (0) You must log in to send a new comment. 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. Pintail wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Guyette & Deeter's annual spring decoy and sporting art auction held on April 30 & May 1, 2021. Glass eyes and nail bill. Pair of Antique Duck Decoys American Primitive Folk Art Early Fiber Wood Painted. Many that come to market have been professionally restored. Check out our decoy sign selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our signs shops. 108. . Still others might focus on teal decoys or shorebirds. Buy online, view images and see past prices for Rare Mason Canada Goose Decoy, Detroit, MI,. Lead weight in bottom. This collection of late-goose hunting gear will keep you in the field and on the geese. Mason Factory Premier Grade mallard drake decoy in fine OP with average in use wear. 2500-3500 367A. Old in-use repaint. VERY LOW STARTING BID, NO RESERVE. . colony restoration. Glass eye model. Measure 15.75" and 16.5" long. 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 . Birds. In mix of original paint with gunning wear and restored paint and a tail chip restoration. One way to detect restoration work is to examine the decoy under ultraviolet or infrared light, which may reveal a difference in paint treatment, Guyette says. . Measure 15.75" and 16.5" long. DU's voluntary conservation programs are helping producers and duck populations be more resilient during dry . $4500 Call or e-mail for more information on this decoy. 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. Restoration Suppliers of CT. 99.7% Positive Feedback. TWO MASON DECOY FACTORY STANDARD GRADE DECOYS Detroit, Circa 1910 A black duck, length 16.75", and a mallard drake, length 16.5". 17K Items sold. Attraction of the endangered Dark-rumped MASON DECOYS. View full product details Rare . 154. Please contact Eldred''s before bidding with any questions as to condition. BUYER PAYS $15 SHIPPING. Tiny tail chip restoration. This is ten times more than current prices realized for any other factory decoy, and substantially more than its original selling price of $1. MASON DECOYS. Restoration to large portion of tail with remainder of bird in excellent original paint which exhibits White and speculum has been enhanced. A small chip on the left side of the bill is the only apology. Please contact Eldred''s before bidding with any questions as to condition. Guyette & Deeter, Inc. North American Decoys At Auction November 7 & 8, 2018. Snaky head style. $99.00. Restoration by Patrick Kane and branded PK. Repainted in the Mason style. 100%. Yet,many questions in the minds of collectors remained. The bottom is signed and branded PK. [ Antique Advertising ] [ Metal Ware ] [ Wisconsin Decoys ] [ Mason Factory Decoys ] [ factory_ Decoys.htm ] [ hand_ carved.htm ] [ knives.htm ] . Bid on Pair of hollow caved mallards, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. It is in reasonable condition and displays very well please see all photos as they are part of the description. Possibly some restoration to back and possibly some paint taken down on gray areas. 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. Obviously never weighted or rigged for use. Rare slightly turned head. Factory Decoys of Mason, Stevens, Dodge, and Peterson - hard cover book Sold $25.00. Provenance: Private Collection, Washington State. This decoy has painted eyes. Mostly original paint with light wear, some age lines, and some touch-up and restoration, including to tail chip and crack along right side. A premier-grade hollow mallard hen with an upswept tail. 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 . The surface is restored with crackled paint. Slope breast model. Donna Tonelli restoration, very nicely done. Each measures approximately 16" in length. It has been restored to appear as used and weathered. Premier grade with solid body, as all of the geese are. Home Browse Decoys Journal of the Yamashina Institute for Ornithology, 29(1):1-26 [pdf] Podolsky, R. and S.W. 0 bids. . Two cracks to body. Original paint with light gunning wear, touch-up to neck filler and seam separation. THE PLEASE SEE PHOTOS FOR CONDITION. 5c: Mason Standard Grade Tackeye canvasback hen, ca. Call Patrick Kane for more information 989-631-3168. Area Code: 218 . . 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. Mason Challenge Grade Canvasback Pair 450.00 Challenge grade canvasback pair from the Mason Decoy Company (Detroit, MI) ca. 1) in January 2000. View sold price and similar items: Mason Decoy Factory Detroit Mi, Wood Duck Drake Decoy, Detroit Grade, Solid Body, Older Restoration on Paint, Ca. Please contact Eldred's before bidding with any questions as to condition. 418. 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. Old in-use repaint. 101 DOVE DECOY Circa 1910 . $175. Paint restoration by the talented artist Larry Rucker. . MASON DECOY FACTORY CANADA GOOSE DECOY Detroit, Circa 1910 Glass eyes. Hollow carved challenge grade bodies with early snakey head style. In Wildlife Society Bulletin, pp.1140-1149. 12" long. Another story of Mason can be found at; For sale duck decoys by Mason Decoy Factory. on Jun 21, 2014. . Restored. Yet,many questions in the minds of collectors remained. Detroit, Michigan, 1896-1924. "He stands out as Missouri's most-accomplished individual historic decoy-maker," said Renner. . 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. restoration, puppy chews on drake's bill.more. Mallard wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory after repairs. Vintage Restored Mason Duck Decoy. 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. Challenge grade with extra wide bill carving. 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. Bid Not Accepted! Branded "OT." $6500. Pair of Herters Canvasback , Original Paint (#2709) Sold $225.00. The sale will be held remotely from the St. Michaels, MD area and will feature approximately 600 . $49.00. For sale is this vintage solid body glass-eyed Mason, duck decoy. Mason canvasback drake, decoy shows mostly original paint in areas of strengthen. IT LOOKS GOOD THE WAY IT IS OR WOULD BE A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR RESTORATION. Original "factory repair" on one side. Hollow carved challenge grade bodies with early snakey head style. Est: $3,000 - $4,000 . . Never rigged. Restoration. St. Louisan Ben Yeargan hunted near the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. Please contact Eldred''s before bidding with any questions as to condition. Lot 267: Pair of hollow caved mallards, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. The hen has the Rucker stamp. Condition reports only detail flaws or restorations and do not take into account wear, fading, or other issues consistent with an object''s age. Neck reset. Decoy has some original paint, glass eyes, neck crack shown in pictures, and leather rigging strap. THE DECOY HAS BEEN STRIPPED OF PAINT. Antique. . Premier model. Previously mounted as a lamp. Mason Replica Decoy, Salesman Sample and Circa 1889- 1905. Bluebill hen, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. The Mason Decoy factory of Detroit Michigan made the first factory decoys (1896-1924). No bill or tail chips. An excellent Mason decoy with very minor surface imperfections. The absence of a condition report does NOT imply that an an object is free of defects or restoration. Other books have been written on the subject of factory decoys, particularly Mason decoys. Tail chip restoration. Other books have been written on the subject of factory decoys, particularly Mason decoys. Our main passion is selling, buying, and trading Vintage Wooden Duck Decoys, and enjoying the history and stories we . Apr 1, 2022 - Explore William's board "Mason decoys" on Pinterest. Lot # 487 (Sale Order: . Greenwinged Teal wooden duck decoy by Patrick Kane. Original Mason weight. Previous Listing | Return to Listings . possibly Pekin area. The absence of a condition report does NOT imply that an an object is free of defects or restoration. 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. long The underside has the factory "CHALLENGE" ink stamp. . . Crack on right side. If an object has visible crazing, look for inconsistencies or the absence of crazing in suspicious areas that may indicate a restoration. Structurally sound and paint restoration by the talented artist Larry Rucker. Estimate: $150 - $250 Passed 1890's vintage. Super snaky style. Thank you for looking and please check out my other auctions.</p> Robert Elliston Blue Bill Drake, Circa 1910 . Termed "one of his very best," the Boyd yellowlegs sold just below the $14/18,000 presale estimates at $13,800. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at 609-560-8028 or 410-745-0485. Minnesota Duck Decoys yesterday's and today's folk artists- Hard Cover Book Sold $130.00. Add To Cart Guyette & Deeter's annual spring decoy and sporting art auction held on April 30 & May 1, 2021. Bid on Pair of hollow caved mallards, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. Ended Merganser drake, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan. . Click to enlarge. MASON DECOY FACTORY CANVASBACK DRAKE DECOY Detroit, Circa 1910 Premier Grade. Excellent original . on Jun 21, 2014. . Two cracks to body. . In 1932, Yeargan completed a rig of 20 canvasbacks and 24 mallards. Ireland. North American Decoys At Auction Talbot County Community Center 10028 Ocean Gateway Easton, Maryland 21601 50 Table . Seam line visible, few knots and dents on the body. . Mackey Collection stamp on underside. Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1915 16 in. . Glass eyes. Restoration by Patrick Kane and branded PK. U.S. Senate approves Martha Williams in bipartisan vote. Mason's Grading System Fig. Provenance. Weight and rigging hook on bottom. The surface is nicely restored with crackled paint. 4500-6500 505. long. Antique VTG Mason Duck Decoy Raymond Lead Co. Chicago, Ill. Carved Wood Bluebill. . Hollow decoy with glass eyes, measures 15" long, 5-1/2" wide, and 6" tall. 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. 1910 from Auctioneers, Inc. on Invalid date EST. Birds. Please contact Eldred's before bidding with any questions as to condition. [pdf] Kress, S.W. MASON DECOY FACTORY CHALLENGE GRADE MERGANSER HEN DECOY Detroit, Circa 1900 Glass eyes. 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 . AW09 2000 South Dakota Waterfowl Restoration/DU Print w Stamp Price: $55.00 : AW08 Western Winchester Duck Camp Print Price SOLD: AW10 2002 South Dakota Waterfowl Restoration/DU Print w Stamp . Original paint. Excellent original paint; professional restoration to one half of bill. (1377919) Bidding has ended on this item. . Others may collect Michigan or Illinois River decoys. Mallard Hen Cork Body, Wooden Head (#2237) Sold $150.00. . The best decoys made by Mason . 1910. Please call me at 989-6313168 if you have a restoration project. DOVE DECOY By the Mason Decoy Factory of Detroit, Michigan. Trent Spolar collection. Length 17". Weathering the Drought. Provenance: Len Carnaghi Collection Condition * Condition: Original paint and no/little restoration command the highest prices. $325 Bluebill wooden duck decoy pair by Mason Decoy Factory. Most of today's collectors prefer this approach. Visit Store: Restoration Suppliers of CT. NOS - New Old Stock. St. Louisan Ben Yeargan hunted near the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. . Length 20.75". For example, an unused preening Pintail decoy . Mason Decoy Factory 1896 - 1924 | Detroit, Michigan. Each Duck is has the Description on the bottom and Signed Frank L Beall. All items are guaranteed as described. Near mint original paint; minor . Worn original paint with shot scars on right side. Restoration Suppliers of CT. 66belvedere2 . Free Mason replica catalog included. Mint Paint 17 in. 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. The neck filler is 99% . Notes. $145. Unrigged white-sided example in bone dry, bright, nearly mint original paint. Mason Mallard Tack-Eye, Detroit Michigan. Est: $3,000 - $4,000 . All original, lead weight on bottom, rigging hook, Circa 1920's. . 310. Almost all neck filler remains. Carver: Mason Weight: 10 Price: $1875. . For example, some primarily collect decoys made by the Mason Decoy Factory in Detroit (1896 - 1924). GOOD LUCK. 1890. Mackey Collection stamp on underside. . . Antique. Length 20.75". In-the-making thin 1/16" wide back crack appears to have had some old filler added. The absence of a condition report does NOT imply that an an object is free of defects or restoration. 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. "He stands out as Missouri's most-accomplished individual historic decoy-maker," said Renner. Typical tail chip professionally restored. 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 Seller: Goose buster . Good original paint with some honest gunning wear. TOP MASON BLACK DUCK HEN PREMIER GRADE DECOY, carved and painted wood, hollow body, applied head set with glass eyes, lac. Wisconsin Canvasback, Mason influence. A very fine original Mason decoy, tack eye drake black duck in original paint. MASON DECOY FACTORY CANADA GOOSE DECOY Detroit, Circa 1910 Glass eyes. MASON BLACK DUCK HEN PREMIER GRADE DECOY, carved and painted wood, hollow body, applied head set with glass eyes, lac. Premier mallard drake , ca. $975 Delivery method Shipping (+ $40) Add To Cart Mason Premier Grade mallard hen decoy ca 1915 in fine OP with average in use wear. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at 609-560-8028 or 410-745-0485. Inside of each tag is the History of Mr. Mason fro Dublin. Using animal behavior for Conservation: case studies in seabird restoration from the Maine Coast, USA. 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. Guyette & Deeter, Inc. North American Decoys At Auction April 27 & 28, 2017. 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 . Mason Factory yellowlegs decoy in XOC with wear and some darkening of the surface due to age. Premier mallard hen, ca. Made in the Mason Factory style. Sleek stylish shape. 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. Black Duck wooden decoy by Dodge Decoy Factory, Detroit Michigan. The absence of a condition report does NOT imply that an an object is free of defects or restoration. Duck Decoys, Blue Wing Teal, Sleeper drake, Swimming Hen, Solid Wood. 100075 SoldWinning Bid: $120.75 3 Bid(s) Restoration & Care; Rugs & Carpets; Science & Medicine (Pre-1930) Sewing (Pre-1930) Silver; Tapestries; . Iron bill. . The surface is nicely crackled an has an aged feel. Guyette & Deeter, Inc. North American Decoys At Auction Pheasant Run Resort 4051 East Main . Nice restoration, Circa 1930's, this solid decoy measures 17" long, 5-1/2" wide, and 7-1/2". Exterior - Trim,Emblems,Bumper. . Restoration. (4,000 - 6,000) detail. Home Browse Decoys Duck and Goose Decoys Merganser drake, Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan.