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Four Canvasback Decoys by The Ward Brothers

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Black Duck Decoy by The Ward Brothers: Black Duck The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, c. 1948 17 in. long The underside of the balsa body displays the date and Lem and Steve's signature. Mostly or

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Turned-Head Black Duck Decoy by The Ward Brothers: Turned-Head Black Duck The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1969 16 in. long Bears makers' signatures and the R.H. Richardson collection stamp on the undersid

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1935 Model Mallard Decoy by The Ward Brothers: 1935 Model Mallard The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, c. 1935 18 in. long A rare early model with a turned and canted head. Professionally restored with dis

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Four Canvasback Decoys by The Ward Brothers

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Four Canvasbacks
The Ward Brothers
Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD
16 1/2 in. long

Three Ward 1948 model balsa decoys with mixed repaint and restoration. One 1970s canvasback with light wear may also be by the Wards.

Provenance: Private Collection, Florida

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Four Canvasback Decoys by The Ward Brothers

Name: Four Canvasback Decoys by The Ward Brothers
SKU: 161675989
Price: 950 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $800

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Starting Price $200

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