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Mason Challenge Merganser Drake Decoy
Ca. 1910

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A snakey head in bold, dry original paint showing some gunning wear. A shallow tail chip has been repaired. Untouched neck filler with a shallow flake on its left side. A check in the base caused by shrinkage around an inset lead weight has been filled..

See our "Mason Decoys" reference book, page 74, for similar examples.

A partial "C. S. SIMPSON" brand is on the underside with a poured weight. Provenance: Evelyn Thayer Chace Collection

Nearly 17" long.


$5,500
ITEM # 21475


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