Decorative preening mallard, Ward Brothers, Crisfield, Maryland.

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.

Balsa body and turned head.  8.5"  long.

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

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

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".

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

Early Crisfield Goose Crisfield, Maryland, c. 1920 24 in. long This early gunning warrior appears to have a body by Lloyd Tyler and a head possibly by the Ward brothers. Old paint with heavy gunning w

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

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

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

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

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

Maryland Pintail Drake Ward Brothers, Lemuel (1897-1984) and Steven (1895-1976), Crisfield, MD A 16 ¼ inch balsa-bodied decoy exhibiting a low head, an upswept tail, glass bead eyes, and a wooden

Knot-Head Canvasback Drake Decoy The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1929 17 in. long The underside of this rare two-piece construction displays the date and

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