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  • Thirty-five Sailor-made Whalebone Sewing Items and Whimseys
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 242

    Thirty-five Sailor-made Whalebone Sewing Items and Whim...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • American School, 19th Century      Busy Scene on the Hudson River
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 243

    American School, 19th Century Busy Scene on the Hudson ...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • After William Guy Wall (New York/Ireland, 1792-1864)      View of Hudson, New York
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 244

    After William Guy Wall (New York/Ireland, 1792-1864) Vi...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Charles Hubbard (Massachusetts, 1801-1876)      Chelsea Ferry
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 245

    Charles Hubbard (Massachusetts, 1801-1876) Chelsea Ferr...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Pair of Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Yacht Sconces
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 246

    Pair of Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Yacht Sconces

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Carved Ivory Corn Cob-form Needle Case
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 247

    Carved Ivory Corn Cob-form Needle Case

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Bone Inlaid Wood-handled Gimblet
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 248

    Bone Inlaid Wood-handled Gimblet

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Gimbaled Barometer
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 249

    Gimbaled Barometer

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Set of Three Brass Measures
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 250

    Set of Three Brass Measures

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Gimbaled Brass Ship's Compass
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 251

    Gimbaled Brass Ship's Compass

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Cased Shellwork Sailor's Valentine
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 252

    Cased Shellwork Sailor's Valentine

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Turned Ebony and Carved Whalebone Adjustable Table Screen
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 253

    Turned Ebony and Carved Whalebone Adjustable Table Scre...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Carved and Painted Wooden Sperm Whale Plaque
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 254

    Carved and Painted Wooden Sperm Whale Plaque

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Carved and Painted Wooden Finback Whale Plaque
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 255

    Carved and Painted Wooden Finback Whale Plaque

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Hammered Copper Whale Weathervane
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 256

    Hammered Copper Whale Weathervane

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Three Framed Nautical Paint-decorated Clamshells Mounted in a Shadow Box
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 257

    Three Framed Nautical Paint-decorated Clamshells Mounte...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Model of the Nancy Hanks
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 258

    Model of the Nancy Hanks

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Diorama of the Continental Army Schooner Hannah
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 259

    Diorama of the Continental Army Schooner Hannah

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Paint-decorated Metal Sailing Ship Weathervane
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 260

    Paint-decorated Metal Sailing Ship Weathervane

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Chinese School, 19th Century     Portrait of the Merchant Ship Boston Light
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 261

    Chinese School, 19th Century Portrait of the Merchant S...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Chinese School, 19th Century      Portrait of the British Vessel Birner
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 262

    Chinese School, 19th Century Portrait of the British Ve...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Reverse Painting of the Anchorage at Whampoa
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 263

    Reverse Painting of the Anchorage at Whampoa

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Large Chinese Export Rose Mandarin Punch Bowl
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 264

    Large Chinese Export Rose Mandarin Punch Bowl

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Large Export Porcelain Canton Covered Well and Tree Platter
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 265

    Large Export Porcelain Canton Covered Well and Tree Pla...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Five Pieces of Polychrome-decorated Chinese Export Porcelain
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 266

    Five Pieces of Polychrome-decorated Chinese Export Porc...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Export Porcelain Armorial Covered Vegetable Dish
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 267

    Export Porcelain Armorial Covered Vegetable Dish

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Pair of Bristol Porcelain Sauceboats
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 268

    Pair of Bristol Porcelain Sauceboats

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Five Worcester Porcelain Items
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 269

    Five Worcester Porcelain Items

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Dr. Wall Worcester Porcelain Openwork Basket
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 270

    Dr. Wall Worcester Porcelain Openwork Basket

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Worcester Porcelain Covered Butter Dish and Tray
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 271

    Worcester Porcelain Covered Butter Dish and Tray

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Three Dr. Wall Worcester Porcelain Items
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 272

    Three Dr. Wall Worcester Porcelain Items

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Twenty-three Pieces of Decorated English Porcelain
    Estimate
    $250 - $300
    Lot 273

    Twenty-three Pieces of Decorated English Porcelain

    Est.
    $250 - $300
  • Five Worcester Porcelain Items
    Estimate
    $300 - $350
    Lot 274

    Five Worcester Porcelain Items

    Est.
    $300 - $350
  • Dr. Wall Worcester Porcelain Bowl
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 275

    Dr. Wall Worcester Porcelain Bowl

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Five Dr. Wall Worcester Porcelain Bengal Tiger-decorated Items
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 276

    Five Dr. Wall Worcester Porcelain Bengal Tiger-decorate...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Two Large Polychrome Tin-glazed Earthenware Plates
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 277

    Two Large Polychrome Tin-glazed Earthenware Plates

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Large Polychrome Tin-glazed Earthenware Plate
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 278

    Large Polychrome Tin-glazed Earthenware Plate

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Large Polychrome Tin-glazed Earthenware Charger
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 279

    Large Polychrome Tin-glazed Earthenware Charger

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Polychrome and Transfer-decorated Liverpool Pottery Creamware Pitcher
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 280

    Polychrome and Transfer-decorated Liverpool Pottery Cre...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Polychrome and Transfer-decorated Liverpool Pottery Creamware Pitcher
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 281

    Polychrome and Transfer-decorated Liverpool Pottery Cre...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Polychrome and Transfer-decorated Liverpool Pottery Creamware Pitcher and Bowl
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 282

    Polychrome and Transfer-decorated Liverpool Pottery Cre...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Transfer-decorated Liverpool Pottery Creamware Pitcher
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 283

    Transfer-decorated Liverpool Pottery Creamware Pitcher

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Transfer-decorated Liverpool Pottery Creamware Punchbowl
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 284

    Transfer-decorated Liverpool Pottery Creamware Punchbow...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Transfer-decorated Liverpool Pottery Creamware Pitcher
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 285

    Transfer-decorated Liverpool Pottery Creamware Pitcher

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Transfer-decorated Liverpool Pottery Creamware Pitcher
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 286

    Transfer-decorated Liverpool Pottery Creamware Pitcher

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Polychrome and Transfer-decorated Liverpool Pottery Creamware Pitcher
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 287

    Polychrome and Transfer-decorated Liverpool Pottery Cre...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Transfer-decorated Liverpool Pottery Creamware Pitcher
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 288

    Transfer-decorated Liverpool Pottery Creamware Pitcher

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Polychrome and Transfer-decorated Liverpool Pottery Creamware Pitcher
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 289

    Polychrome and Transfer-decorated Liverpool Pottery Cre...

    Est.
    $300 - $500

Auction Description

August Americana, Day 1 by Bonhams Skinner

This two-day auction will feature important private collections of Americana and Sandwich glass. The over 1,000 lot auction will also include antique and collectible automobiles, maritime paintings, decorative arts, and fine examples of urban and rural New England furniture.

Preview Times
August 6, 12PM–5PM
August 7, 12PM–8PM
August 8, 9AM–5PM
 
Contact Us
508-970-3200
americana@skinnerinc.com
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Bonhams Skinner
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States

bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com

Phone:+1 6173505400

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 25.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $10
$100 $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
$300,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000

Shipping Info

Please visit http://www.skinnerinc.com/services/payment-and-shipping/ for information regarding the collection of items purchased at auction. 

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Terms & Conditions

1. Some of the lots in this sale are offered subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the consignor and Skinner, Inc. below which the lot will not be sold. In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed the estimates listed. A representative of Skinner, Inc. will execute such reserves by bidding for the consignor. In any event and whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve, the auctioneer may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot.

2. All property is sold “as is,” and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall they be responsible for the correctness, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty, of description, genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, or condition of the property and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability.

3. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or reoffer the lot for sale. The auctioneer shall have sole discretion to refuse any bid, or refuse to acknowledge any bidder. Any bidder that plans on spending in excess of $100,000 should make arrangements with the accounting department at least five (5) days in advance of the sale, as a deposit may be required to participate.

4. All merchandise purchased must be paid for and removed from the premises the day of the auction. Skinner Inc. may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly interest charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or item lot not paid for within thirty-five (35) days of the date of sale. Skinner, Inc. shall have no liability for any damage or loss to property left on its premises for more than three (3) days from the date of sale. If any property has not been removed within three (3) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. (a) Skinner Inc., may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly storage charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or portion of a lot not removed within the three days, and/or (b) Skinner Inc. may place the merchandise in a subsequent auction, without Reserve, to be sold to the highest bidder, and after deducting the standard commission and any additional charges that may apply, remit the proceeds to the purchaser.

5. Skinner accepts cash or check for payment. Personal checks will be acceptable only if credit has been established with Skinner, Inc. or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing a personal check. Skinner, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Skinner, Inc. a handling charge of $25.00 for any check dishonored by the drawee. Please contact Accounting for additional payment methods. Skinner does not accept payment by credit card for merchandise purchases.

6. If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful bidder, Skinner Inc. may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation, (a) canceling the sale and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaser’s breach, and/or (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item for which the purchaser has breached any of its obligations, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale.

7. In no event will the liability of Skinner, Inc. to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item.

8. Shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser. Upon request, our staff will provide the list of shippers who deliver to destinations within the United States and overseas. Some property that is sold at auction can be subject to laws governing export from the U.S., such as items that include material from some endangered species. Import restrictions from foreign countries are subject to these same governing laws. Granting of licensing for import or export of goods from local authorities is the sole responsibility of the buyer. Denial or delay of licensing will not constitute cancellation or delay in payment for the total purchase price of these lots.

9. All purchases are subject to the Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number. Exemption numbers from other states are accepted in Massachusetts if presented with a business card or letterhead. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties can apply for a Massachusetts exemption number prior to the auction by contacting the Massachusetts Department of Corporations and Taxation at 100 Cambridge Street in Boston.

10. A premium equal to 23% of the final bid price up to and including $100,000, plus 20% of the final bid price from $100,001 up to and including $1,000,000, plus 12% of the final bid price from $1,000,001 and over will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price.

11. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms printed within, posted, and announced at the time of sale whether bidding in person, through a representative, by phone, by Internet, or other absentee bid.

12. Skinner, Inc. and its consignors make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Skinner, Inc. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in this catalog. The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Skinner, Inc. relating to a lot, including the contents of this catalog, is, and shall remain at all times, the property of Skinner, Inc. and shall not be used by the purchaser, nor by anyone else, without our prior written consent.

13. These conditions of sale shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (excluding the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law). The buyer/bidder agrees that any suit for the enforcement of this agreement may be brought, and any action against Skinner in connection with the transactions contemplated by this agreement shall be brought, in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any federal court sitting therein. The bidder/buyer consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives objections that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit.

Revised January 8, 2014