Miniature mallard hen, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland, circa 1948.

Balsa body and turned head. 8.5" long.

Shooting stool models with reared back heads. Signed and dated 1967. Decoys originally had keels that were removed. Measure 15” long. Provenance: Made for Phil Williamson collection.

VERY FINE MALLARD HEN by the L.T. Ward Bros., Crisfield, MD, circa 1945-48. Very good original paint and structural condition. Minor neck crack repair to right side of head. Tight check on left center

Lem Ward (1896-1984) - Crisfield, MD -8.5"long- Very nicely painted hen mallard. Balsa body with cedar inserted tail and head. Head is slightly turned off to the right. Raised and separated wing tips.

Rigmate pair of buffleheads, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland. Both signed and dated 1969. Stamped "Collection of RH Richardson". Both have turned heads and relief wingtip carving. Hen's head is sli

Ward Brothers - Crisfield, MD c.1951 -7.25" long - Very well constructed balsa body miniature. Paint is in rather exceptional condition and the bill is stylized nicely. Cedar insert tail and head. - C

Miniature Mallard Pair The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1963 9 in. long A turned-head pair that has been signed, dated, and identified by the makers on th

Miniature Pintail Hen The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1963 9 in. long The underside displays the date, the makers’ name, and the species. Excellent ori

Miniature Bluebill Pair The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1948 7 in. long A miniature pair of bluebill carvings with balsa bodies and slightly turned heads

Canvasback Hen and Drake The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1948 and 1952 16 in. long The undersides of the balsa bodies are signed and dated "1948" and "19

An 11 inch hen and a 12 inch drake Bufflehead pair by Steve Ward (1895-1976) and Lem Ward (1896-1984), from Crisfield, Maryland. They exhibit slightly turned heads with carved bill detail, classic for

Ward Brothers - Crisfield, MD c.1950's -Drake 7.25" Hen 7.5" long - Beautifully painted pair of gifted widgeons. From Steve & Lem & Leo to their friends Chick & Lee. Balsa body with cedar tail insert

Oliver "Tuts" Lawson (MD, b. 1938), Pair Green Winged Teal MiniaturesCrisfield, Maryland, carved and painted wood, glass eyes, signed. Length 8 in. Oliver Lawson carved with the Ward Brothers and rece

Rigmate pair of pintails, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland. Both are signed and dated 1955. Balsa bodies with hardwood inset tails. Stippling on back of drake. Excellent detail feather painting on h

Pair of goldeneye, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland. Hollow carved with slightly turned heads. Both signed and dated 1966. Measure 14" and 14.75" long. Provenance: Herb Wetanson collection. Notes: D

Competition greenwing teal, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland. Balsa body with slightly turned head and extended crest. Inlayed staple and line tie on underside. Signed and dated 1951, also "Winner a

Black duck, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland. Hollow carved shooting stool model with head turned approximate 45 degrees. Signed and dated 1965 on underside. Measures 14.5" long.

Hollow carved, shooting stool model with slightly turned head and thick stipple paint. Signed and dated 1967 on underside. Measures 15" long.

Exceptional unused 1936 model bluebill drake, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland. Very bold original paint with heavy stippling on back and sides. Head is turned 45 degrees to one side. 14.5" long. VL

Exceptional pair of gadwall, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland. This is one of the rarest species made by the Ward Brothers. This is only the second pair that our company has sold in nearly 40 years.

Impressive Canada goose, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland. Two piece hollow body. Ward brothers stamp on underside. Written in pencil, "1965 Canada goose shooting stool decoy." Alert head that is sl

Hollow carved special order Canada goose, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland. Made as a Christmas present by the Wards for their good friend Dr. Kramer. Inscription on underside dated 1968. Also small

Pair of 1/4 size pintail, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland. Both are signed and dated 1951. Both have turned heads.

WARD BROTHERS BLUEBILL DECOY Crisfield, Maryland, 20th Century Signed and dated on base "1936 L.T. Ward Crisfield. Md Lem Ward". Length 15".