Challenge Grade Goldeneye Pair
Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924)
Detroit, MI c.1905
14.75”
 
Fresh to market pair with no restoration that have never been publicly offered for sale before.  Consignor purchased them from a central upstate NY family in the 1970's that were the original owners and had taken them hunting.
 
Desireable snakey neck model.  Hen bears bold sponging paint.  Original family had removed the weights before placing them on the shelf.
 
Condition:  Original with gunning wear and a thin coat of varnish.  Small amout of wood loss to very tip of drakes bill and a tight check in the neck.