Ward Brothers "chesapeake Bay Mammouth" Canvasback Pair

The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1954 16 in. long

The undersides of the balsa bodies display the date, Lem's signature, "Best Grade," a "Chesapeake Bay Mammouth" moniker, and Ward Foundation shop labels. This duo is about as fine a pair of Ward balsa canvasbacks as can be found. Original paint with light wear, slight rub to hen's crown, and small lift in drake's right shoulder.

Provenance: Paul Proudfoot Collection, acquired from the Ward Foundation, 1989

Literature: Ronald J. Gard and Brian J. McGrath, "Ward Brothers’ Decoys: A Collector’s Guide," Wolf City, TX, 1989, p. 26, related pair illustrated.

Provenance

Paul Proudfoot Collection, acquired from the Ward Foundation, 1989