Canvasbacks by Charlie "Speed" Joiner (1921-2015), Chestertown, MD. Full size working decoys from the 1970s. Signed but not dated. Clean, dry, all original paint with rigging. Doesn't look like this pair ever made it into the water. Great pair of decoys for the Joiner collector.
 
Charlie “Speed” Joiner was a renowned decoy carver from Chestertown, Maryland, celebrated for his craftsmanship and significant contributions to the Chesapeake Bay waterfowling tradition.

Joiner studied under Madison Mitchell, a prominent carver from Havre de Grace, Maryland, and was influenced by the Ward brothers of Crisfield, Maryland. This blend of mentorship and observation helped him develop a distinctive style that combined elements from both traditions with his eye for painting.