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Hand Carved Decoys Hand carved decoys have been a part of American history even before
the Europeans began their migration to the west to start this great country.
The early settlers that came to this new land were struggling for survival
just as the Native Americans were, and hunting was a major part of their
survival. Learning quickly from the Indians, the white man took the
idea of luring the water fowls closer to strengthen their chances.
Seeing that the Indians would fashion "decoys" of their prey out of such
things as clay, rocks, and even the dead birds themselves, the settlers
were eager to utilize the method and even improve on it. Wood, being
plentiful and bouyant, was an obvious choice and therefore the carving
of decoys began. Decoy carving is one of the few American folk arts
to survive into our technologically oriented era.
William Mason was a dedicated waterfowl hunter. He began making handmade decoys in 1890. He started the Mason Decoy factory in Detroit, Michigan in 1896. This is a working decoy that has been well used. It really shows a nice weathered look. This is a nice looking decoy which retains approximately 70% of its 70 year old paint. The eyes are missing. It has the lead weight on the bottom. Shipping is $10.00 PRICE: $150.00
Animal Trap Company Pintail Drake Decoy The Animal Trap Company made handmade decoys prior to 1942. After that they purchased the Poitevin Brothers Company to get the machines to make decoys. They were located in Lilitz, PA. This handmade drake is well-formed, with a very life-like head and body. It retains approximately 50% original paint. A former owner's intials "M.L" were carved in the bottom. It is well weathered and there is a split in the bottom, but it does not show when displayed. Shipping is $10.00. PRICE: $125.00
This is one of the Animal Trap Company's early hand-carved decoys. It was made prior to 1942. They began making lathe turned decoys after that. They were located in Lilitz, PA. This nice hen is very nicely carved, with approximately 50% of the original paint. It retains the leather tie on front. There are a previous owner's intials "E.K." carved underneath. It has steel eyes. Shipping is $10.00. PRICE: $125.00
Mason Blue Bill Decoy William J. Mason began making decoys at his factory in Detroit, Michigan in 1896 and continued until 1924. This great canvas back retains 85% of its paint. It is well shaped and makes an excellent appearance. It retains the balance weight and the leather tie. An above-average piece. Shipping is $10.00. PRICE: $275.00
Wisconsin-Made Canvas Back Decoy Little is known about this fine decoy. It came out of Wisconsin and it is hand carved and painted. The head has been repainted, but the body looks original. It retains 95% paint. The eyes were glass, but the right one is missing. It has a long and short weight on the bottom, as well as a tie-down eye. A nice roly-poly Decoy with great paint. Shipping is $10.00. PRICE: $250.00
Unknown Factory Mallard Decoy This is a factory made decoy, which has been completely repainted. It retains 99% new paint. It has metal eyes and a very nice head. A great decorator duck! Shipping is $10.00. PRICE: $90.00
Mason Pintail Drake Decoy William Mason Company, 1896-1924. This roly-poly Pintail Drake is fatter than most Masons'. The white front and black tail have been repainted. I believe the grey body paint is original. This one is early as it was never fitted with eyes. It retains the lead weight and tie-down eye. An interesting decoy that would look great on your shelf. Shipping is $10.00. PRICE: $140.00
Mason Pintail Drake Decoy This is from the William Mason Factory of Detroit, Michigan. They were in business from 1896 to 1924. This is an extremely nicely formed pintail. It has been repainted, and detailed. It retains 95% of the repaint. It still has the lead weight. This early model did not have eyes. This is a nice showy duck! Shipping is $10.00. PRICE: $225.00
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