Outstanding Mallard Pair, Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)

Outstanding Mallard Pair
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)
Detroit, MI, c. 1910
17 1/2 in. long

A pinnacle pair of snakey-head mallards showcasing the very best paint by this legendary decoy manufacturer. Deaccessioned by one of the world's top Mason collectors, this marks a great opportunity to own a perfectly matched pair. Decoys from the Evans Collection are synonymous with "the best of the best" and this pair is no exception.
Outstanding original paint with very minimal gunning wear. The hen's bill is original with a slight chip on underside where it was successfully reglued without any touch-up, very small spot of touch-up to left side of hen'sneck.

Provenance: Thomas M. Evans Jr. Collection
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