Broadbill Pair, The Ward Brothers

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

Decorative Canvasback Pair The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1971 16 1/2 in. long Lem was exceptionally fond of his decorative canvasbacks and described a

Canvasback Pair The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1972 16 1/2 in. long A pair of canvasback decoys, both are signed and dated on the bottom "Lem & Steve" a

Miniature Gadwall Pair The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, c. 1950 7 1/2 in. long A rare turned-head pair with hump-backed balsa bodies. Signed and dated by

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

Redhead Pair The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1967 15 in. long The undersides display the date, the species, the makers’ ink stamp, and Lem and Steve's

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Pair of vintage duck decoys to include a canvasback carved wood drake duck decoy signed L.T. Ward Bro, dated 1940 and the initials GLM (Glen L. Martin). 16 1/2" long and a black duck decoy by David Fo

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

FINE PAIR OF BROADBILLS by the Wildfowler Decoy Company, Pt. Pleasant, NJ. Steve Ward models in excellent original paint and condition. Painted stipple work to back and sides. Painted feather work on

Mammoth Canvasback Pair Lem Ward (1896-1984) and Norris Pratt Crisfield, MD and Kemblesville, PA, 1961 16 1/2 in. long For much of his career, Lem painted and his brother, Steve, carved. This "Mammoth

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 Canada Goose The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1967 24 in. long The Wards made very few hollow decoys such as this large turned-head Canada goose. T

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.

Decoy, Crisfield, MD, Glass Eyes, Solid Body, Body appears to be Mostly Original, Head appears to be Restored, crack in Neck, Otherwise Good, Slightly Left Turned Head, Excellent Form & Great Profile,

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