The Challenge Grade Black Duck is one of the most desirable models produced by the historic Mason Decoy Factory. For many collectors, it represents the sweet spot between artistry and affordability.
 
Clean, dry, all original paint. Missing some filler around the neck.

Typical characteristics include:
* Solid wood construction
* Glass eyes
* Incised bill line and mouth carving
* Detailed wing feather painting
* Approximately 16½–17 inches long
* Produced primarily from the early 1900s through the 1920s