$6,518
Five Painted Factory-made Duck Decoys, America, late 19th/early 20th century, two pairs of mallard drake and hen decoys and a Mason "Premier Grade" black duck, all with inset glass eyes, (imperfections), ht. 6 1/4-7, lg. 16 1/4-17 1/2 in. Mason Black duck- with 1/2 x 3/4 in. tail chip, paint wear on bill edges. base and tail edges Mallard drake1- large loss to underside of bill about 2 3/4 x 3/4 in. paint loss around neck, minor paint loss on side. Mallard hen 1- neck crack and separated, paint losses around putty area on neck, breast front, sides, and bottom. Mallard Drake 2- paint loss on front of neck below neck band, 1/2 x 1/2 in. chip on underside of bill. Mallard Hen 2-paint loss on front of neck
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-03-06