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Fine Desk Accessories: Pens and Paperweights

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  • Baccarat Gridel Series Deer with 17 Gridel Canes, 1976 
    Estimate
    $350 - $550
    Lot 434

    Baccarat Gridel Series Deer with 17 Gridel Canes, 1976 ...

    Est.
    $350 - $550
  • Baccarat Macedoine Paperweight, PLUS  
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 435

    Baccarat Macedoine Paperweight, PLUS  

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Baccarat Spaced Millefiori on Muslin, 1972 
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 436

    Baccarat Spaced Millefiori on Muslin, 1972 

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Baccarat Star Cut Virgo Paperweight, PLUS 
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 437

    Baccarat Star Cut Virgo Paperweight, PLUS 

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Bank Advertising Paperweights, Plus 
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 438

    Bank Advertising Paperweights, Plus 

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Bennington Phrenological Head Inkwell 
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 439

    Bennington Phrenological Head Inkwell 

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Birmingham Silver Weighted Inkwells, Plus 
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 440

    Birmingham Silver Weighted Inkwells, Plus 

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Bohemian Ruby Glass Vases and Dish 
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 441

    Bohemian Ruby Glass Vases and Dish 

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Bradley & Hubbard and Other Arts & Crafts Inkwells 
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 442

    Bradley & Hubbard and Other Arts & Crafts Inkwells 

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Building Materials Advertising Paperweights 
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 443

    Building Materials Advertising Paperweights 

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Caithness Scotland Paperweights 
    Estimate
    $75 - $100
    Lot 444

    Caithness Scotland Paperweights 

    Est.
    $75 - $100
  • Cartier Millefiori Paperweight with Cut Design 
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 445

    Cartier Millefiori Paperweight with Cut Design 

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Ceramic and Brass Inkwells 
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 446

    Ceramic and Brass Inkwells 

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Collection of Porcelain and Faience Inkwells 
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 447

    Collection of Porcelain and Faience Inkwells 

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Collection of Porcelain and Faience Inkwells 
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 448

    Collection of Porcelain and Faience Inkwells 

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Elephant Advertising Paperweights 
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 449

    Elephant Advertising Paperweights 

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Figural Advertising Paperweights 
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 450

    Figural Advertising Paperweights 

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Figural Advertising Paperweights (Will Rogers, Universal Studios, Holiday Inn) 
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 451

    Figural Advertising Paperweights (Will Rogers, Universa...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Food and Beverage Advertising Paperweights 
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 452

    Food and Beverage Advertising Paperweights 

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • French Bronze Figural Inkwell 
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 453

    French Bronze Figural Inkwell 

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • German Silver Inkwell and Standish, Plus 
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 454

    German Silver Inkwell and Standish, Plus 

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Gilt Metal Standishes 
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 455

    Gilt Metal Standishes 

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Glass Advertising Paperweights 
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 456

    Glass Advertising Paperweights 

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Glass Inkwells 
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 457

    Glass Inkwells 

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Group of Floral Paperweights 
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 458

    Group of Floral Paperweights 

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Group of Iridescent Paperweights 
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 459

    Group of Iridescent Paperweights 

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Industrial Advertising Paperweights, Plus 
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 460

    Industrial Advertising Paperweights, Plus 

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Italian Inkwells 
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 461

    Italian Inkwells 

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Joe Zimmerman Paperweight, Plus 
    Estimate
    $100 - $120
    Lot 462

    Joe Zimmerman Paperweight, Plus 

    Est.
    $100 - $120
  • Koscherak Brothers Paperweights, PLUS 
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 463

    Koscherak Brothers Paperweights, PLUS 

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Lundberg Hummingbird Paperweight, PLUS 
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 464

    Lundberg Hummingbird Paperweight, PLUS 

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Machinery and Motors Advertising Paperweights 
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 465

    Machinery and Motors Advertising Paperweights 

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Manufacturing Advertising Paperweights, Plus 
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 466

    Manufacturing Advertising Paperweights, Plus 

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Marcolin Sardinia Fish Weight, PLUS 
    Estimate
    $100 - $125
    Lot 467

    Marcolin Sardinia Fish Weight, PLUS 

    Est.
    $100 - $125
  • Martinsville Attributed Glass Seal Bookends, Plus 
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 468

    Martinsville Attributed Glass Seal Bookends, Plus 

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Medical Advertising Paperweights 
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 469

    Medical Advertising Paperweights 

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Mining and Metal-Related Advertising Paperweights 
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 470

    Mining and Metal-Related Advertising Paperweights 

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Murano Latticinio Paperweights  
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 471

    Murano Latticinio Paperweights  

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Murano Yellow Peacock Paperweight, PLUS 
    Estimate
    $150 - $200
    Lot 472

    Murano Yellow Peacock Paperweight, PLUS 

    Est.
    $150 - $200
  • Nourot Paperweight, Plus 
    Estimate
    $75 - $100
    Lot 473

    Nourot Paperweight, Plus 

    Est.
    $75 - $100
  • Novelty Inkwell Group 
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 474

    Novelty Inkwell Group 

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Novelty Inkwell Group 
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 475

    Novelty Inkwell Group 

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Oil and Chemical Advertising Paperweights 
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 476

    Oil and Chemical Advertising Paperweights 

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Pershire Cane and Flower Paperweight  
    Estimate
    $75 - $100
    Lot 477

    Pershire Cane and Flower Paperweight  

    Est.
    $75 - $100
  • Perthshire Paperweight Perfume Bottles, Plus 
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 478

    Perthshire Paperweight Perfume Bottles, Plus 

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Perthshire, Scotland Millefiori Paperweights PLUS 
    Estimate
    $300 - $550
    Lot 479

    Perthshire, Scotland Millefiori Paperweights PLUS 

    Est.
    $300 - $550
  • Pig Iron Advertising Paperweights, Plus 
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 480

    Pig Iron Advertising Paperweights, Plus 

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Revolving Triple Snail Inkwell, Plus 
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 481

    Revolving Triple Snail Inkwell, Plus 

    Est.
    $200 - $300

Auction Description

Fine Desk Accessories: Pens and Paperweights by Cowan's Auctions

Starting Time: 10:00 AM - EST

Buyer's Premium for this auction is 23%

Cowan's fine jewelry specialist, Brad Wanstrath, is featuring an array of great pens and paperweights in this live online-only auction.

COLLECTION OF DR. DAVID M. NASH III MD

Cowan’s is proud to offer the diversified Fountain Pen Collection of Dr. David M. Nash III MD (1951-2012). The diversity of this collection exposes an availability of pens seldom offered and a multitude of highly collectible pens with something to satisfy any facet of fountain pen collecting. A number of these pens are now out of production and quite a few advanced collector pieces are VERY limited in production, are prototypes or unique. 

PAUL ROSSI COLLECTION

 

Included in Nash’s collection are a small group of the highest quality, custom crafted fountain pens by Paul Rossi. These pens represent unique design and perfection not found in most of the current examples of pens with semi-precious and precious metal overlay and inlay ornamentation. Wm. Weakley of Power Pens was quick to recognize the exceptional Rossi talent. His appreciation of this talent led him to acquire several unique, artist proof and #1 pens during the budding 1990s years of Rossi’s creativity. The bulk of these pens found their way into Dr. Nash’s collection. An early tribute to Rossi’s work was an article in Pen World, by Kathleen Kelly titled “Artistry” and pictured several of the pens offered. A copy of this enlightening article will accompany each pen.

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Cowan's Auctions
Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States

dawnie@cowans.com

Phone:+15138711670

Fax:513-871-8670

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 28.00
$250,001 23.00
$3,000,001 15.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Shipping Info

SHIPPING. At the request of the buyer, Cowan's will authorize the shipment of purchased items. Shipments usually occur within two weeks after payment has been received. Shipment is generally made via UPS Ground service. Unless buyer gives special instructions, the shipping method shall be at the sole discretion of Cowan's Auctions, Inc.. Cowan's is in no way responsible for the acts or omissions of independent handlers, packers or shippers of purchased items or for any loss, damage or delay from the packing or shipping of any property.

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Terms & Conditions

By registering and bidding in an auction conducted by Cowan’s Auctions, Inc. (“Cowan’s”), bidders (whether present in person, by telephone, by agent, by written or telephone absentee bid instruction, or through a live internet connection) agree to be bound by these terms. These are the complete and only terms and conditions on which all property is offered for sale. Cowan’s retains the right to bar any bidder from participating in any auction and to exclude or reject any bid.

1) REGISTRATION. All bidders must register their name, permanent street address (no P.O. Boxes), and telephone number prior to the auction. Unless known to Cowan’s, all registrants are required to present two forms of identification, at least one of which must include a current photograph. Bidders may be required to present a valid Visa or MasterCard. By registering with Cowan’s or submitting an absentee bid form, an individual registrant authorizes Cowan’s to obtain a copy of his or her consumer credit report and authorizes Cowan’s, at its sole discretion, to use the information contained therein to make business decisions regarding the registrant’s participation in the bidding process.

2) ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS. Bidding on any item, whether in person, by phone, by absentee bid or via a live internet auction indicates the bidder’s agreement to be bound by these Terms and Conditions for Bidders. Any right of bidder under this agreement shall not be assignable and shall only be enforceable by the original buyer. The rights and obligations of the parties shall be governed by the laws of the state of Ohio. All bidders submit to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in Ohio.

3) TERMS OF SALE. Announcements made the day of auction take precedence over any previous communication. The auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any lot at any time before its final sale and to reject any bid for any reason. The highest bidder for each lot acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the “buyer”. If any dispute arises as to any bidding, or between two or more bidders, at the sole discretion of the auctioneer, the successful bidder will be determined or the disputed lot shall be put up again at the last undisputed bid and resold.

4) BUYER’S PREMIUM. (a) Buyer’s Premium for “Antique and Modern Firearms” and "the World at War" auctions. The Auctioneer will collect and retain from the Buyer, as additional commission, a premium equal to 20% the Sale Price of each Lot up to and including $200,000, plus 15% of the amount by which the Sale Price exceeds $200,000. (b) Buyer’s Premium for “Decorative Art”, “American History”, "Ceramics", “American Indian and Western Art” and any other specialized auctions. The Auctioneer will collect and retain from the Buyer, as additional commission, a premium equal to ​23% of the Sale Price of each Lot up to and including $200,000, plus 17% of the amount by which the Sale Price exceeds $200,000.

5) ESTIMATES AND RESERVES. Presale estimates are intended to be guides and may or may not reflect the ultimate hammer price of a lot. Cowan’s retains the right to change estimates on any lot up to time of sale. A reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the seller of the lot and Cowan’s. In the case of reserved lots, the seller has authorized Cowan’s to bid on seller’s behalf until the reserve price is reached. In no case will the reserve be higher than the low presale estimate. Cowan’s standard house reserve on all property at auction is one-half of the low estimate.

6) WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS. Cowan’s makes a limited warranty only to the original buyer of record concerning the authenticity of each lot for a period of 14 days after bidder’s receipt of the purchased lot. If a buyer is not satisfied that the lot purchased is genuine, the buyer may, at his or her own expense, obtain the opinion of two mutually agreed upon recognized experts in the field of the disputed lot. If these experts determine that the item is not genuine, the buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the rescission of the sale and refund of the amount paid for the item. It is specifically understood and agreed that the rescission of the sale and refund is exclusive and in lieu of any other remedy which might otherwise be available as a matter of law or in equity, and such remedy is conditioned upon the buyer returning the property in the same condition as at the time of sale. Cowan’s shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages. All sales are final, with no returns or refunds except as provided in this limited warranty.
Except as provided in the immediately proceeding paragraph, EVERY LOT IS SOLD “AS IS”, without any representations or warranties by Cowan’s or the seller as to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, condition or value of the property, or the correctness or completeness of the catalogue or other description of the property, and no statement, whether written or oral, shall be deemed such a representation, warranty or assumption of liability. Cowan’s makes no representation or warranty that the buyer of manuscript material, photographs, prints or works of art will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights. Cowan’s does not guarantee the working order of any clock, watch, electronic or mechanical device. Dimensions given in the catalogue descriptions may be approximate.

7) DEFINITIONS OF AUTHORSHIP.
“By” or “Maker/Artist” — in our opinion, the work is by the artist or maker stated
“Attributed to” — in our opinion, the work is probably, but not definitely, by the artist or maker stated
“Signed” or “Marked” — in our opinion, the signature or mark is that of the stated artist or maker
“Bearing the signature (or mark) of” — in our opinion, the signature or mark is probably, but not definitely, that of the artist or maker stated
“Circle of” — in our opinion, the work is of the period and by an artist or maker closely associated with the stated artist or maker
“School of” — in our opinion, the work is by a pupil or follower of the stated artist or maker
“Manner of” — in our opinion, the work is of the period and done in the style of the stated artist or maker
“After” — in our opinion, the work is a copy of a work by the stated artist or maker

8) INSPECTION. Except for On-Line Only Auctions, all lots are available for inspection prior to the auction. Condition reports for most items can be found online at Cowan's website, www.cowans.com, and prospective bidders are encouraged to contact Cowan's directly for additional information regarding the condition of any lot. Cowan's does not warrant the condition of any item. Buyers interested in the condition of an item are encouraged to contact Cowan's and, to the best of our ability, we will document for the prospective bidder the condition status on any lot. Condition is always a subjective evaluation and final responsibility rests with the buyer to assess the condition of any item sold by Cowan's. Absentee and telephone bidding is offered as a free service to our customers and prospective bidders. Cowan's shall not be responsible for any errors or failures in executing bids, either absentee, telephone or via the internet.

ABSENTEE, TELEPHONE AND INTERNET BIDDING
Absentee and telephone bidding is offered as a free service to our customers and prospective bidders. Cowan’s shall not be responsible for any errors or failures in executing bids, either absentee, telephone or via the internet.

9) ABSENTEE BIDDING. Absentee bids are accepted via mail, fax, email and on Cowan’s website. Such bids will be posted with the time and date of arrival, with ties being awarded to the earliest bidder. Absentee bids that are faxed or emailed to Cowan’s need to be in the office at least 2 hours before the sale begins.
An absentee bidder unknown to Cowan’s may be required to submit a bank letter of credit prior to the auction, or, using a credit card, deposit with Cowan’s a fee equaling 30% of the absentee bid.
All absentee bids are executed competitively by a member of the auction staff. The auction staff will try to purchase the lot for the lowest price possible and will bid up to the amount designated by the absentee bidder only if necessary. Cowan’s does not accept “buy bids,” or absentee bids which have no limit. In the event of a tie bid between a floor and an absentee bidder, the floor bid will be honored.

10) TELEPHONE BIDDING. Bidding live via the telephone is available on a first come, first served basis for those lots with a low estimate of $500 or greater. In order for Cowan’s to efficiently serve the needs of those who wish to bid by phone, please note the following:
• To participate in the auction by telephone, potential bidders must complete and sign the absentee bid form and check “I WISH TO BID BY TELEPHONE” for the designated lots. Potential bidders may also reserve a phone line on Cowan’s website. If faxing or emailing requests for phone bidding, they need to be in Cowan’s office 2 hours before the sale begins. Once the auction begins, requests left on Cowan’s website may not be retrieved by the staff.
• Telephone bidders are advised to indicate an “insurance bid”, which amount will become an absentee bid, pursuant to the absentee bidding process set forth above, if Cowan’s can not reach the bidder by telephone for a particular indicated lot.
• Telephone bidders must disable any caller ID or other call blocking mechanism.
• Cowan’s sells about 100 lots per hour, so telephone bidders should plan accordingly. Cowan’s will attempt to reach each telephone bidder, but Cowan’s is in no way responsible for missed calls.

11) INTERNET BIDDING. Internet bidding is available through iCowans on our website; additionally, Cowan’s may post certain auctions on Liveauctioneers.com. There may be terms which apply to internet bids that should be reviewed online at the time of sale. Cowan’s is not responsible for any failure to execute a bid and shall have no liability to any bidder for any technical or other failure associated with an internet auction.

12) BIDDING INCREMENTS. The following increments are used at the auction. Absentee bids must fall within these increments. Cowan’s will automatically reduce any absentee bid to the closest increment if the bid falls outside the published range of increments.
For Bids falling Between Bidding Increment
$0-500 $25
$501-1,000 $50
$1,001-3,000 $100
$3,001-5,000 $250
$5,001 and up $500 or at the discretion of the auctioneer
Cowan’s reserves the right to modify increments at any time during the auction.

AFTER THE AUCTION

13) BUYER’S RESPONSIBILITY. Upon the fall of the hammer, title to the offered lot shall pass to the buyer and the buyer immediately (a) assumes full risk and responsibility for the lot, including liability for loss or damage and (b) is liable for payment of the Purchase Price (as defined below) to Cowan’s. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ask specific questions on condition related concerns prior to the auction. Cowan’s will not rescind sales with buyers that have disputes regarding firearm’s bore condition.

14) PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT. The discounted “Purchase Price” for each lot shall equal the hammer price, buyer’s premium, sales tax and, if applicable, all packing, handling, insurance and shipping costs. Payment may be made with cash, personal or traveler’s check, Visa, MasterCard. Cowan’s reserves the right to hold a purchased lot until a check has cleared.

PLEASE NOTE: A convenience charge of 2% will be reflected in the final purchase price (non-discounted) for the use of Visa, Mastercard or Paypal.

Buyers who are present at the auction must pay the full Purchase Price at the time of the sale. Buyers who bid by telephone or who are absentee bidders will be invoiced within 5 days after the close of the auction and must pay the full Purchase Price for each purchased lot within 14 days after the date of the auction. By signing the absentee bid form or placing a bid by telephone, an absentee bidder authorizes Cowan’s to charge the Purchase Price for each lot for which such bidder is the successful bidder to the credit card number provided by telephone or on the absentee bid form, unless payment in full or alternative payment instruction is received within 14 days after the date of the auction. No property will be released by Cowan’s unless the Purchase Price has been paid in full.
Institutional billing may be available, and should be arranged prior to the auction.
Cowan’s may impose late charges of 1.5% per month (or the highest interest rate allowed) on any amount owed to Cowan’s that remains unpaid after 30 days. Buyer shall be liable for any collection costs or attorney’s fees incurred by Cowan’s to collect payment, to the extent permitted by law.

15) SALES TAX. Buyers are required to pay any applicable state and local sales tax.

16) SHIPPING. At the request of the buyer, Cowan's will authorize the shipment of purchased items through our agent, Wrap-it Postal, LLC. Wrap-it Postal operates independently in Cowan's facility and usually ships within two weeks after payment has been received. Shipment is generally made via UPS or Fed-Ex Ground. Unless buyer gives special instructions, the shipping method shall be at the sole discretion of Wrap-it Postal. Cowan's is in no way responsible for the acts or omissions of independent handlers, packers or shippers of purchased items or for any loss, damage or delay from the packing or shipping of any property.

ADVICE TO INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Cowan’s will not ship any package containing a firearm to any location other than within the United States. Buyers outside the United States must make their own shipping arrangements taking full risk for the transportation of any firearm.

17) SHIPPING CHARGES. Buyers are required to pay for all packing, shipping and insurance charges. Overseas duty charges are the responsibility of the successful bidder. Be aware that for larger and/or valuable items, shipping charges can be substantial.

18) REMOVAL AND STORAGE OF PROPERTY. If purchased property has not been removed, or Cowan’s has not received shipping instructions within 21 days after the auction date, a $10 per item per day storage fee may be charged to the buyer.

19) CANCELLATION OF SALE. If purchased property remains in the custody of Cowan’s for a period of 60 days following the auction, Cowan’s may, at its option, cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages any payments made by the buyer, or resell the property at auction or by any other commercially reasonable means, for the account and at the risk of the buyer, and in such event, buyer shall be liable for the payment of all deficiencies plus all of Cowan’s costs, including but not limited to storage and costs of both sales. This right of cancellation is in addition to any and all other remedies available to Cowan’s.

20) APPLICABLE LAW. All questions concerning the construction, validity and interpretation of these Terms and Conditions of Sale and the performance of the obligations imposed by these Terms shall be governed by the internal law, not the law of conflicts, in Hamilton County, of the State of Ohio.

21) JURISDICTION AND VENUE. Any claim or suit involving any dispute or matter arising under this Terms and Conditions of Sale may only be brought in the courts or the administrative tribunals in Hamilton County, in the of the State of Ohio. Each party hereby consents to the exercise of personal jurisdiction by any such court or administrative tribunal with respect to any such proceedings.

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