$1,560
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$4,000under estimate
Sold Feb 2023at Copley, February 2023
SpeciesPloverSize9.75"
The catalog record
Coffin Family Nantucket, MA, c. 1870 9 3/4 in. long
A golden plover with two-piece construction, a bold bull neck, and a teardrop-shaped body. The dark breeding plumage is finished with tight white and yellow stippling. Mix of original and old working paint by the maker with even gunning wear.
Provenance: Stephen B. O'Brien Sr. Collection
Provenance
Stephen B. O'Brien Sr. 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