Ward Brothers Half-size Bluewing Teal Drake

Ward Brothers Crisfield, MD 8.5" long

"Best Grade" large miniature decoy. Balsa body with a slightly turned to the right cedar head with a carved bill nail and cedar inserted tail. Beautifully painted with a bone dry finish on the body and a thin varnish on the head to imitate the metallic sheen. "Best Grade" ink stamp on the bottom with 'Drake Blue Wing Teal' written above it in blue ink.

Condition: Very good original condition with a small dent on the lower left edge and a small spot of paint rub on the left side.