June 17, 2023: Premier Americana – Day Two
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Lot 2061
MECKLENBURG CO., VIRGINIA COPPER MOONSHINE STILL
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
MECKLENBURG CO., VIRGINIA COPPER MOONSHINE STILL, three-piece construction, base joined with large rivets, nonfunctional. Fine old verdigris surface. 19th century. Still approx. 42" HOA, approx. 31" D body, approx. 40" DOA with lower spout; coil 17" H.
Catalogue Note: According to Simmons family history the damage caused to the base pot was done “by the law”, during a raid.
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Condition
As-found condition, hole to base pot, coil possibly associated, unknown completeness.
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Brunk Auctions, North Carolina, 3/12/2011, lot 546.
Ex-property of Old Salem Museum & Gardens, Winston-Salem, NC.
Ex-collection of Frank Horton, Winston-Salem, NC.
Descended in the family of Mrs. Burgir Simmons, Mecklenburg Co., VA.
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