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Our American and Southern auction features some of the most important names in Southern painting such as Maud Gatewood, Elliott Daingerfield, Winfred Rembert, and Leo Twiggs; also featured is a large Glenna Goodacre outdoor bronze, works by William Wegman, Robert Gwathmey, furniture from Historic Iris Court, silver, and more. Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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Georgia Coin Silver Dipper, Griffin Collection Provenance
Lot 1023

Georgia Coin Silver Dipper, Griffin Collection Provenance

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
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floral repousse and engraved bowl, beaded border rim, hollow handle with engraved floral decoration, unmarked, circa 1850, inscribed "D.M. Moffett" (1870 Georgia census lists a Dorinda M. Moffatt living in Columbus, Georgia), 6.60 oz.T., 14-3/4 in.

Provenance: Patrick Williams, Columbus, Georgia, November 1995; reported to have been purchased from a member of the Moffett family, a prominent family from Columbus, Georgia; Brunk Auctions, The Best of Georgia: The Florence and William Griffin Collection, May 30, 2009, lot 157, hammered $2,800; Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Note: For a similar example, see Ashley Callahan and Dale Couch, Decorative Arts in Georgia: Historic Sites, Historic Contexts, page 132. 

A similar dipper is held by The Columbus Museum (Columbus, Georgia).

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Patrick Williams, Columbus, Georgia, November 1995; reported to have been purchased from a member of the Moffett family, a prominent family from Columbus, Georgia; Brunk Auctions, The Best of Georgia: The Florence and William Griffin Collection, May 30, 2009, lot 157, hammered $2,800; Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

possibly missing handle tip, dents, and light scratches. Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.

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