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Early Mason Premier Black Duck Decoy
Ca. 1895
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Hollow, slope-breasted, handmade decoy in strong original paint. Small professional tail and bill chip repairs (common with this model). Knot shrinkage in center of back. A few darkened breast flakes.
Mason's earliest (and best) style!
See our "Mason Decoys" book, page 28, for a similar example.
17" long.
SOLD
ITEM #
20607
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