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FOR SALE!!!! Duck decoys by Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, Michigan, 1896-1924. A brief history of the founder, William J Mason, 1847-1905. He was born in Ireland and his family moved to Detroit, Michigan in 1850. As a young man in Detroit, William enjoyed the "sporting" life which included hunting and fishing in the famous St. Clair Flats. William was a member of the "Old Club", on Harsen's Island which is north of Detroit on Lake St. Clair. Around 1878, he was employed by John Long Guns and Sporting Goods. It was there he met co-worker and lifetime friend, Jasper N. Dodge. Mason bought Long Guns and Sporting Goods business in 1881 with a partner named George Avery. It was renamed W.J. Mason & Co. They sold a wide variety of sporting goods and decoys. For seven years the partnership lasted. In 1888, the business folded after a disagreement. An advertisement from 1883 claims W.J. Mason & Co. as manufactures of wooden duck decoys. Around that time, Dodge made decoys full time, in 1884 when he bought equipment from 1/125
George Petersen Decoy Co. Mason and Dodge worked together more than once creating wooden duck decoys. The advertisement from 1883, W. J. Mason & Co claims to make decoys in three grades. William certainly had a hand in making and selling of the product. His friend, Jasper Dodge, claimed to make decoys based on any hunters pattern. Dodge had the lathes, patterns, dried wood and skilled workers. Mason had his customers and he developed many styles and paint patterns to satisfy them. The variety of styles seems endless as Mason hired many people to manufacture his duck decoys. William and his wife had three sons. One son died young, another son named Fredrick Mason had other interests. The third son, Herbert Mason was born in 1883 and twenty years later in 1903, he began working full time as superintendent at Mason's Decoy Factory. For two years, the father and son teamed up to produce some of the best wooden hunting decoys. Historians claim that William made Premier and Challenge grade models at his Detroit home on Tuscola Ave, referred to as the backyard period, 1889-1903. Most likely, Mason never stopped producing decoys or filling orders. The seasonal nature of the business meant feast or famine until 1903 is when father and son Herbert teamed up and expanded the business. The new location for the factory was at Nicholson Lumber, 456-464 Brooklyn Ave, new carving lathes and a new shop was needed to meet the product demand. Sears and Roebuck were large customers ordering thousands of decoys over the years. A new, less expensive line was developed and advertised in 1905 named Standard grades. Premier and Challenge grades had patents applied for in 1905 by Herbert Mason. Unfortunately, William J. Mason died in 1905 after catching pneumonia in the marshes while sketching wild ducks! His son Herbert took over the business and expanded the product line. Herbert advertised the product line and introduced three new Standard grade models, glass eye, tack eye and painted eye. He also made special order decoys; crows,shorebirds,Geese and 2/125
Swans. The decoys were sold by the dozen, eight drakes with four hens. Herbert moved the factory to Milford St. in 1915. 1896-1905 William J Mason produced Premier and Challenge grade decoys. 1903-1924 Herbert Mason produced Premier, Challenge and three Standard grade decoys. The founder William J Mason and son Herbert worked together full time for two years before William died. Contracts with Sears and Roebuck were filled with thousands of decoys. Mason's decoys show up throughout North America. The seasonal nature of the business slowed in the 1920's after the market hunting stopped. In 1924, the business closed. Mr. Barney Crandell deserves credit for researching Mason's Decoy Factory history and reporting it in the Spring issue 1975 North American Decoys. Mason's decoys are wonderful examples of American folk art. Call Patrick Kane for purchase information: 989-631-3168 All decoys guaranteed as described.
Mason's Decoy Factory Largest Manufacturer of Wooden Duck decoys. Call Patrick Kane for purchase information 989-631-3168, Drake Pintail wooden duck decoy. Made by Mason Decoy Factory. Premier model. Circa 1900. This decoy is part of my collection and not for sale.
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Interview of apprentice painter from Mason Decoy Factory, North American Decoy, Spring 1975
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Advertising from 1883, Detroit Free Press, taken from Detroit Decoy Dynasty book.
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Mallard wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Made in 1880's by William J. Mason. Premier model in original paint. Not for sale.
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Mason Decoys by Byron Cheever, second printing 1978, dust cover is worn, the book is in very good condition, $60
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Mason Decoys book, unused condition. Only $50
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Free replica of a 1915 Mason Duck decoys catalog is included with your purchase of a Mason decoy! Copies for sale $15 each.
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Black Duck wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Premier model . Hollow carved in restored condition. The surface has crackled paint giving this carving an aged look and feel. The bottom has a PK brand, restored by Patrick Kane. A replica Mason catalog is included. $425
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Bluebill wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Ca. 1915. Painted eye model in very good original paint. Neck filler replaced. Minor wear with small checks. A lead strip weight is attached. Free replica Mason catalog included. $225
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Hen Mallard wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Ca. 1915. Premier model. Hollow carved in a mix of original with restoration on back and tail. The surface shows shot marks and wear from use. A replica Mason catalog is included. Sale pending
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Redhead wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Premier model . Hollow carved in restored condition. The surface has crackled paint giving this carving an aged look and feel. The bottom has a PK brand, restored by Patrick Kane. A replica Mason catalog is included. $375
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Mallard wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Glass eye model in very good original paint. There is a protective coating. The face has a small spot of touch up otherwise original. Free replica Mason catalog included. $350
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Black Duck wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Glass eye model in good original paint with some touch up on the sides and bottom. A lead strip weight and line tie is intact. Free replica Mason catalog included. $275
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Widgeon wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Painted eye model. Fully restored by Patrick Kane. Branded PK. The crackled paint gives this carving an aged look and feel. Free replica Mason catalog included. Sale pending
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Mallard wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Glass eye model in restored condition. The surface is nicely crackled. Branded PK, restoration by Patrick Kane. Free Mason replica catalog included. $225
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Hen Mallard wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Early 1900's painted eye model in very good original condition. The neck filler is replaced and a crack repaired along the left side. Old lead ballast attached. $245
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Hen Mallard wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Glass eye model in restored condition. The surface is nicely crackled. Branded PK, restoration by Patrick Kane. Free Mason replica catalog included. $225
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Hen Mallard wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Glass eye model in restored condition.
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Bluebill wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Glass eye model in repainted condition. Inletted weight on the bottom. Free Mason replica catalog included. $145
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Drake Mallard wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Tack eye model. Restoration by Patrick Kane. Branded PK. Excellent crackled surface. Free replica Mason catalog included. $225
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Drake Mallard by Mason Decoy Factory. Restoration by Patrick Kane
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Wood Duck wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Glass eye model. Modified carving by Patrick Kane. Branded PK. Excellent crackled surface. Free replica Mason catalog included. $275
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Hen Ringneck wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Glass eye model. Restoration by Patrick Kane. Excellent crackled surface. Branded PK. Free replica Mason catalog included. $225
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Babe Ruth duck hunting. All American hero. He used Mason's decoys!
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More Mason Decoys............the ones that got away!
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Mallard wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Glass eye model. Restoration by Patrick Kane, branded PK. Free replica Mason catalog included. Sold
Ringneck Duck wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Made around 1915. Glass eye model with wonderful crackled paint. Excellent restoration by Patrick Kane, branded PK. Free replica Mason catalog included! Sold
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Wood Duck wooden duck decoy pair by Mason Decoy Factory. Nicely restored by Patrick Kane. Branded PK. Free replica Mason catalog included. Sold
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Redhead wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Glass eye model. Nicely restored by Patrick Kane. Branded PK. Excellent crackled surface. Free replica Mason catalog included. Sold
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Hen Mallard wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Premier model, hollow carved in restored condition. Branded PK, restoration by Patrick Kane. Sold
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Bluebill wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Glass eye model in original paint with some touch up. Sold
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Redhead wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Made around 1915. Tack eye model with wonderful crackled paint. Excellent restoration by Patrick Kane, branded PK. Free replica Mason catalog included! Sold
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Redhead wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Painted eye model. Mostly original paint. Sold
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Hen Mallard by Mason Decoy Factory. Restoration by Patrick Kane. Sold
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Hen Greenewinged Teal wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Sold
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Bluebill wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Challenge grade, hollow carved. Mostly original with some touch up on the head and chest. Excellent snakey neck style. Call Patrick 989631-3168 Sold
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Greenwinged Teal wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Tackeye model nicely restored by Patrick Kane. The surface is crackled with a pleasing look and feel. The bottom is branded PK. Free replica Mason catalog included. Sold
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Widgeon wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Tack eye model. Excellent crackled surface. Nicely restored condition by Patrick Kane. Branded PK. Free replica Mason catalog included. Sold
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Hen Bluebill wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Premier model. This is a hollow carved example that matches nicely with the drake pictured above. The surface is in restored condition. Restoration by Patrick Kane. A free replica Mason catalog is included. Sold
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Hen Bluebill wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Glass eye model. She is in good condition with mostly original paint. There is a nicely done repair on the back, otherwise worn but original. Free replica Mason catalog included. Sold
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Redhead wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Nicely restored condition. The surface is crackled and appears aged. Restoration by Patrick Kane and branded PK. Free replica Mason catalog included. Sold
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Greenwinged Teal wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Painted eye model, restoration by Patrick Kane. Branded PK. SOLD
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Black Duck wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Hollow Premier model. Excellent crackled surface gives this decoy a wonderful look. Restoration by Patrick Kane, branded PK. Free replica Mason catalog included. Sold
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Goldeneye wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Glass eye model. Excellent crackled surface gives this decoy a wonderful look. Restoration by Patrick Kane, branded PK. Free replica Mason catalog included. Sold
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Canvasback wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Glass eye model in very good condition with a mix of original paint and touch up. Sold
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Redhead wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Tack eye model. This is a nice example of a working decoy with gunning wear. The neck filler has been replaced. The paint is a mix of original with some touch up. A free replica Mason catalog is included. Sold
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Pintail wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Glass eye model. Nicely restored condition by Patrick Kane. Branded PK. Excellent crackled surface. Free replica Mason catalog included. Sold
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Ringneck Duck wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Painted eye model. Excellent crackled surface. Restoration by Patrick Kane. Branded PK. Free replica Mason catalog included. Sold
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Black Duck by Mason Decoy Factory. Excellent restoration by Patrick Kane. The surface has a nicely crackled finish. Branded PK. Sold
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Goldeneye drake wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Made around 1915. Glass eye model. Excellent crackled paint finish. Restoration by Patrick Kane, branded PK. Free replica Mason catalog included! Sold
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Canvasback wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Premier model. Restoration by Patrick Kane, branded PK. Excellent crackled surface. Free replica Mason catalog included. Sold
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Widgeon wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Made around 1915. Glass eye model with wonderful crackled paint. Excellent restoration by Patrick Kane, branded PK. Free replica Mason catalog included! Sold
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Wood Duck wooden duck decoy pair by Mason Decoy Factory. Glass eye model modified by Patrick Kane. Branded PK. Excellent crackled surface. Free replica Mason catalog included. Sold
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Hen Goldeneye by Mason Decoy Factory, restoration by Patrick Kane. Sold
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American Merganser wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Glass eye model. Excellent restoration by Patrick Kane. Wonderful crackled surface. Branded PK. Free replica Mason catalog included. SOLD
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Black Duck wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Tack eye model. Nice gunning decoy with 50-50 mix of original paint and some touch up. The head is original with some repaint on the wing patches. The decoy also has an inletted weight. Free replica Mason catalog included. Sold
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Redhead wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Glass eye model. Excellent restoration by Patrick Kane. Branded PK. Free replica Mason catalog included. Sold
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Black Duck by Mason Decoy Factory. Premier model, hollow carved around 1910. The surface is nicely restored by Patrick Kane. Branded PK. Sold
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Hen Redhead wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Glass eye model. Excellent crackled surface. Restoration by Patrick Kane, branded PK. Sold
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Hen Pintail wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Glass eye model. Sold
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Drake Pintail wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Glass eye model. Made around 1915. Excellent restoration by Patrick Kane with a wonderful crackled paint surface. Branded PK. Free replica Mason Catalog included! Sold
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Old Squaw wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Glass eye model. Excellent restoration by Patrick Kane, branded PK. Wonderful crackled surface! Free replica Mason catalog included. Sold
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Goldeneye wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Original paint. Sold
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Drake Wood Duck wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Made around 1915. Excellent restoration by Patrick Kane with a wonderful crackled paint surface. Branded PK. Free replica Mason Catalog included! SOLD
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Hen Mallard wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Glass eye model. Made around 1910. Nicely restored condition, excellent crackled surface painted by Patrick Kane, branded PK, free replica Mason Catalog included! SOLD
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Hen Wood Duck wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Made around 1915. Excellent restoration by Patrick Kane with a wonderful crackled paint surface. Branded PK. Free replica Mason Catalog included! SOLD
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Mallard pair wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Glass eye model. Made around 1915. This pair has combination of original paint and professional restoration, neck filler replaced, touch up on the back, head and bills. Free replica Mason Catalog included! Call Patrick Kane for details, 989-631-3168. SOLD
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Bluebill wooden duck decoys by Mason Decoy Factory. Hollow carved Challenge grade. Circa 1900. Sold
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Hen Mallard wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Made around 1915. Painted eye model. Original paint with neck filler replaced. Free replica Mason Catalog included! SOLD
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Mason Decoys by Byron Cheever, second printing 1978, $old
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Black Duck wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Restoration by Patrick Kane, excellent crackled finish. Sold
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Drake Wood Duck wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Excellent restoration by Patrick Kane, branded PK, sold
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Wood Duck wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Painted eye model. Excellent restoration by Patrick Kane, SOLD
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Widgeon wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Glass eye model, excellent aged and crackled surface, restoration by Patrick Kane, branded PK, sold
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Canvasback wooden duck decoy pair by Mason Decoy Factory. Glass-eye model. SOLD
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Mallard wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Challenge grade. Sold
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Hen Mallard wooden duck decoy. Early Detroit Factory, Dodge or early Mason, outstanding original paint, sold
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Widgeon pair by Mason Decoy Factory. Glass eye model, drake restored by Patrick Kane, hen is a mix of original paint and some restoration. SOLD
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Black Duck by Mason Decoy Factory, glass eye model, excellent crackled surface,restoration by Patrick Kane, branded PK ,SOLD
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Mallard wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory, Painted eye model, all original except for the neck filler, strong colors! SOLD
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Widgeon wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Restoration by Patrick Kane, branded PK. Excellent crackled surface. SOLD
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Ringneck Duck. Restoration of an old Mason Factory decoy, Ca. 1910, with aged, crackled surface. Branded PK. Restoration by Patrick Kane. He has an excellent look and feel. SOLD
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Hen Mallard wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory Tack eye model, mostly original paint with neck filler replaced, minor touch up, SOLD
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Mallard wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Tack eye model, mostly original paint, neck filler replaced with minor touch up, SOLD
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Blue-winged Teal wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Glass-eye model, restored condition. Branded PK, restoration by Patrick Kane, SOLD
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Pintail wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Excellent restoration by Patrick Kane, double branded PK, 18 inches long, nicely aged appearance. SOLD
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Blue-winged Teal By Mason Decoy Factory, glass eye model, original paint with some touch up on wings and back, small spot bottom has a repair. Nice overall look with some shot marks. SOLD
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Bufflehead by Mason Decoy Factory, glass eye model,restoration by Patrick Kane, branded PK. SOLD
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Pintail by Mason Decoy Factory, glass eye model, mix of original and some hunter touch up, neck filler replaced. SOLD
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Mallard wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory, Premier model, hollow carved, Circa 1915, sold
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Mallard Premier model by Mason Decoy Factory
Hen Mallard wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory, Premier model, hollow carved with a mix of original paint and touch up. SOLD
Mallard pair by Mason Decoy Factory, original with minor touch up, SOLD
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Mallard wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Challenge grade, original paint. SOLD
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Blue-winged Teal wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Painted Eye model, Circa 1910,100% original paint, factory knot on the back, SOLD
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Canvasback by Mason Decoy Factory, painted eye model, original paint with hunter touch up on black areas, age checks on the back, head is loose, eyes touched up. SOLD
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Drake Canvasback wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Glass eye model. sold
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Mallard wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Standard grade with glass eyes. Sold
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Hen Bluebill wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Challenge grade, excellent restoration by Patrick Kane. Sold
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Pintail wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Painted eye model, excellent crackled surface! Restoration by Patrick Kane, branded PK. SOLD
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Canvasback wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Premier grade, special order Seneca Lake model. Restoration by Patrick Kane. Branded twice, PK. SOLD
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Mallard by Mason Decoy Factory, mostly original, 90% with neck and head touch up. Classic example from 1915! SOLD
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Drake Bluebill wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Challenge grade. Circa 1915. 90% original paint, minor touch up on the head. SOLD
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Canvasback wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Special order Chesapeake Bay model. Circa 1915 Outstanding restoration by Patrick Kane, double branded PK, SOLD!!!!! Excellent buy!!!
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Hen Mallard wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Glass eye model. Original paint. Sold
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Mallard wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Glass eye model. Original paint. Sold
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Mallard wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Challenge grade. Solid body in original condition. Sold
Mallard wooden duck decoy pair by Mason Decoy Factory. Glass eye model. Sold
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Mallard wooden duck decoy pair by Mason Decoy Factory. Painted eye model. Circa 1915. Sold
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Canvasback wooden duck decoy pair by Mason Decoy Factory. Premier model. Special order Seneca Lake style. Original paint. Sold
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Bufflehead wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Rare Tack eye model. Circa 1905, strong original paint. Sold
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Mallard wooden duck decoy by Mason Decoy Factory. Circa 1910. Premier model. Sold
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Greenwinged Teal wooden duck by Mason Decoy Factory, Standard grade, original paint, Circa 1915. SOLD
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Mallard wooden duck decoy pair by Mason Decoy Factory. Premier model in original paint, Circa 1920. Sold
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