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2 Factory Decoy Books: 1) Factory Decoys of Mason, Stevens, Dodge, and Peterson- 168 page hard cover book by John and Shirley Delph. Very nice reference book for several Michigan factory decoys. 2) Mason Decoys, Hillcrest Publication, copyright 1974. Several chapters in this 166 page hardcover book to include the species made by the Mason Factory, as well as grades of Mason Decoys, Patents and Trade Marks, Mason Factory Catalog, and Mason Ads. Filled with several pictures and a lot of information. Both books are in very good condition, dust jackets have some wear.
Sold $200.00
George Reinsinger mallard drake, Pekin, Illinois. Glass eyes, old restoration, hollow, hunting wear, hairline bill crack and repair. Measures 15-1/2" long, 5" wide, and 6-1/2" tall.
Sold $275.00
Unknown Chesapeake Bay Canvasback Drake. Circa 1910's, painted eyes, solid body, old hunter paint, lead weight and rigging hook, hunting wear. Measures 17" long, 5" wide, and 6" tall.
Sold $100.00
Trout Fish Spearing decoy by Carl Christiansen, Newberry, Michigan. Glass eyes, metal fins, wooden tail, open mouth, carved gills, signed and "C.C." on bottom. Measures 10-1/2" long, 4" wide, and 4-1/2"...
Sold $125.00
Unknown Wisconsin Bluebill Preening Hen. Circa 1930's, painted eyes, solid body, old hunter paint, has a few shot marks and some wear. Measures 10" long, 5-1/2" wide, and 5" tall.