early-ward-brothers-md-steve-ward-1895-1976-and-lemuel-1896-1985-fat-jawed-bluebill
Lot 3131
Early Ward Brothers (MD, Steve Ward 1895-1976 and Lemuel 1896-1985), Fat Jawed Bluebill
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Crisfield, Maryland, circa 1920, carved and painted wood, glass eyes.

Length 14 in.

Former collection of Doily Fulcher.

A rare and desirable early snuggle headed blue bills with the iconic fat jaw. Ward Brothers decoys of this vintage are extremely rare.

Original paint worn to bare wood in places, age check down the back.