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Coffin Family Golden Plover
Charles F. Coffin (1835-1919) (attr.) Nantucket, MA, c. 1880
$1,920
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500over estimate
Sold 16 Feb 2019at The Winter Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesPloverConfigRigSize9.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Charles F. Coffin (1835-1919) (attr.) Nantucket, MA, c. 1880 9 1/2 in. long
Found in Sandwich, Massachusetts, this decoy is from a group of Nantucket plovers that was hunted by the Jones Family at their camp on Springhill Beach. Strong original paint with gunning wear and a crack in the bill.
Provenance: Jones Family Rig Private Collection
Provenance
Jones Family Rig Private Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Coffin Family Plovers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | — | $1,500 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | — | — | $281 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $6,000 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $900 |
| Jul 2025 | — | Original | $1,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Coffin Family sales