Redhead decoy by Charlie "Speed" Joiner (1921-2015), Chestertown, MD. Signed and dated 1965. Retains original rigging. This decoy is the mid 1960s wide bill model with stipple paint.  Branded ER, from the Ed Robinson rig. Some minor rubs and scratches from its days as a working decoy. 

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.