Ward Brothers Derelict Duck Decoy

The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1925 18 in. long

The underside is signed and dated 1925 by Lem Ward. The carving is featured in the first book on the Ward brothers, entitled "Ward Bros. Wildfowl Counterfeiters." A copy of the book accompanies the decoy. As found.

Provenance: William Joeckel Collection Frank Surace Collection Private Collection, acquired from the above in 1973

Literature: Byron Cheever, “Ward Bros.,” Haber City, UT, 1971, pl. 30, exact decoy illustrated.

Provenance

William Joeckel Collection Frank Surace Collection Private Collection, acquired from the above in 1973