Detroit, Michigan, circa 1900, carved and painted wood, iron bill, tack eyes, loosely mounted to driftwood.

Length 12 in.

Mason Factory, founded in the early 1900s in Detroit, Michigan, became renowned for producing high-quality wooden duck decoys. Established by the Mason brothers, the factory gained a reputation for craftsmanship and innovation in decoy design. Their decoys, characterized by realistic shapes and paint jobs, were popular among hunters and collectors alike. Production continued until the late 1930s, with the factory closing in 1940. Today, Mason decoys are highly sought after by collectors, representing a significant part of American hunting heritage.

Original paint with moderate gunning wear, corrosion to iron bill.