Ward Brothers Brant

The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD

The gently down-turned head in a forward swimming pose features detailed bill carving. The wings are slightly raised, next to raised side feathers. Signed in ink "L. T. Ward - Bro., Crisfield, MD, -1965-, Lem Ward, Steve Ward." Also a steel tag reads "L.T. Ward + Brother, Wildfowl Counterfeiters, Crisfield, MD, Phone 572 N" In good original condition. Neck reset with minor touch up to seam. Minor touch up to a ding on the head; minor ding to tail.

Provenance: Joseph and James West Collection, by descent in the family.

Literature: Ronald J. Gard and Brian J. McGrath, "The Ward Brothers' Decoys: A Collector's Guide," Wolf City, TX, 1989, p. 7, photo 6, head pattern pictured.

Provenance

Joseph and James West Collection, by descent in the family.