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The Peter and Judi Hersey Collection of Hingham, Massachusetts History and the Collection of Arun and Barbara Singh.
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  • EXTREMELY RARE C. WILDER & SON BRASS-BOUND FIRE BUCKET Hingham, Massachusetts, Early 20th Century Height 14". Diameter 13".
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 7350

    EXTREMELY RARE C. WILDER & SON BRASS-BOUND FIRE BUCKET ...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • C. WILDER & SON GRAY PAINTED FIRKIN Hingham, Massachusetts, 19th Century Height 10". Diameter 9".
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 7351

    C. WILDER & SON GRAY PAINTED FIRKIN Hingham, Massachuse...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $750
  • C. WILDER & SON GREEN PAINTED FIRKIN Hingham, Massachusetts, 19th Century	 Height 6". Diameter 5.75".
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 7352

    C. WILDER & SON GREEN PAINTED FIRKIN Hingham, Massachus...

    Est.
    $500 - $800
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $250
  • C. WILDER & SON BUTTER CHURN WITH DASHER Hingham, Massachusetts, 19th Century Churn height 20". Total height with dasher 47".
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 7353

    C. WILDER & SON BUTTER CHURN WITH DASHER Hingham, Massa...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,000
  • C. WILDER & SON IRON-BANDED BUTTER CHURN WITH DASHER Hingham, Massachusetts, 19th Century Churn height 24". Total height with dasher 45".
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 7354

    C. WILDER & SON IRON-BANDED BUTTER CHURN WITH DASHER Hi...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • RARE MATCHED PAIR OF C. WILDER & SON GRAY PAINTED FIRKINS Hingham, Massachusetts, 19th Century Heights 14.5". Diameters 14".
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 7355

    RARE MATCHED PAIR OF C. WILDER & SON GRAY PAINTED FIRKI...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,000
  • VERY LARGE C. WILDER & SON FIRKIN Hingham, Massachusetts, 19th Century Height 14.5". Diameter 14".
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 7356

    VERY LARGE C. WILDER & SON FIRKIN Hingham, Massachusett...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • NEEDLEWORK MEMORIAL FOR MARY AND MARTHA WILDER Early 19th Century 10" x 12.5" sight. Framed 14" x 16.75".
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 7357

    NEEDLEWORK MEMORIAL FOR MARY AND MARTHA WILDER Early 19...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,000
  • HOSEA SPRAGUE (Hingham, Massachusetts, 1779-1843), Incredibly rare and possibly unique double-sided engraving with vignettes of Hingham., 13.75" x 19.
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $10,000
    Lot 7358

    HOSEA SPRAGUE (Hingham, Massachusetts, 1779-1843), Incr...

    Est.
    $5,000 - $10,000
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $2,500
  • BOX PEW DOOR AND FLOOR PLAN FROM OLD SHIP CHURCH, HINGHAM Hingham, Massachusetts, 19th Century Door 44.5" x 22". Floorplan 18.5" x 25.5". Unframed.
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 7359

    BOX PEW DOOR AND FLOOR PLAN FROM OLD SHIP CHURCH, HINGH...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • HERSEY FAMILY MOURNING RING
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 7360

    HERSEY FAMILY MOURNING RING

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • UNIQUE HAND-DRAWN MAP OF HINGHAM, BELIEVED TO BE MADE BY REUBEN HERSEY, JR. Hingham, Massachusetts, Circa 1830 31" x 22". Unframed.
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 7361

    UNIQUE HAND-DRAWN MAP OF HINGHAM, BELIEVED TO BE MADE B...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $250
  • RARE AND IMPORTANT PETER HERSEY PAINTED FIRKIN Hingham, Massachusetts, Early 19th Century Height 14". Diameter 14".
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 7362

    RARE AND IMPORTANT PETER HERSEY PAINTED FIRKIN Hingham,...

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $2,000
  • RARE PETER HERSEY PIGGIN Hingham, Massachusetts, Early 19th Century Height 10.5". Diameter 8".
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 7363

    RARE PETER HERSEY PIGGIN Hingham, Massachusetts, Early ...

    Est.
    $400 - $800
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • STRAW CRUSHER USED IN THE MAKING OF HATS Early 19th Century Height 37".
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 7364

    STRAW CRUSHER USED IN THE MAKING OF HATS Early 19th Cen...

    Est.
    $250 - $350
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $125
  • "HORSES, COWS, FARMING IMPLEMENTS AND FURNITURE AT AUCTION!" BROADSIDE 15" x 11" sight. Framed 21" x 17".
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 7365

    "HORSES, COWS, FARMING IMPLEMENTS AND FURNITURE AT AUCT...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • "PLEASE DONT SMOKE IN THIS STABLE" PRIMITIVE PAINTED WOODEN SIGN 19th Century Height 5". Width 34.25".
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 7366

    "PLEASE DONT SMOKE IN THIS STABLE" PRIMITIVE PAINTED WO...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • JORDAN FARM EGG CARRIER Hingham, Massachusetts, 19th Century Height 12". Width 13". Depth 12.5".
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 7367

    JORDAN FARM EGG CARRIER Hingham, Massachusetts, 19th Ce...

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $250
  • IRON-BANDED BUTTER CHURN WITH DASHER, STAMPED "M. BURNS" Hingham, Massachusetts, 19th Century Churn height 20.5". Total height with dasher 47.5".
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 7368

    IRON-BANDED BUTTER CHURN WITH DASHER, STAMPED "M. BURNS...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • GRADUATED SET OF FOUR JAMES STOCKBRIDGE LEWIS LABELED PANTRY BOXES Hingham, Massachusetts, 19th Century Diameters from 6.5" to 10".
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 7369

    GRADUATED SET OF FOUR JAMES STOCKBRIDGE LEWIS LABELED P...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • OVERSIZED COVERED WOODEN STAVED CARRIER ATTRIBUTED TO LEONARD GARDNER Hingham, Massachusetts, 19th Century Height 6.25". Diameter 16".
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 7370

    OVERSIZED COVERED WOODEN STAVED CARRIER ATTRIBUTED TO L...

    Est.
    $500 - $800
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $250
  • LEONARD GARDNER LARGE BLUE-GRAY PAINTED PANTRY BOX Hingham, Massachusetts, 19th Century Height 6.75". Diameter 13.5".
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 7371

    LEONARD GARDNER LARGE BLUE-GRAY PAINTED PANTRY BOX Hing...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,500
  • RARE SET OF TWO LEONARD GARDNER LABELED FIRKINS Hingham, Massachusetts, 19th Century Heights 10" and 12.5". Diameters 9" and 11.5".
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 7372

    RARE SET OF TWO LEONARD GARDNER LABELED FIRKINS Hingham...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,500
  • TWO PANTRY BOXES 19th Century Heights 2.75". Lengths 6.5".
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 7373

    TWO PANTRY BOXES 19th Century Heights 2.75". Lengths 6....

    Est.
    $400 - $800
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • NELSON CORTHELL PAINTED TUB Hingham, Massachusetts, 19th Century Height 6". Diameter 7.75".
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 7374

    NELSON CORTHELL PAINTED TUB Hingham, Massachusetts, 19t...

    Est.
    $500 - $800
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $250
  • NELSON CORTHELL BLUE PAINTED FIRKIN Hingham, Massachusetts, 19th Century Height 7.25". Diameter 7".
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 7375

    NELSON CORTHELL BLUE PAINTED FIRKIN Hingham, Massachuse...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • HINGHAM BLUE PAINTED FIRKIN Massachusetts, 19th Century	 Height 6.25". Diameter 6".
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 7376

    HINGHAM BLUE PAINTED FIRKIN Massachusetts, 19th Century...

    Est.
    $500 - $800
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $250
  • HISTORIC NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER WROUGHT BY ELIZABETH LORING Hingham, Massachusetts, Dated 1783 9" x 7" sight. Framed 10.5" x 8.5".
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 7377

    HISTORIC NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER WROUGHT BY ELIZABETH LORING...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,000
  • *** SCARCE HINGHAM SCHOOL RECORD Hingham, Massachusetts, Dated 1827 16.75" x 13.5" sight. Framed 20" x 17".
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 7378

    *** SCARCE HINGHAM SCHOOL RECORD Hingham, Massachusetts...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • BELA SPRAGUE PANTRY BOX Hingham, Massachusetts, 19th Century Length 6.5".
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 7379

    BELA SPRAGUE PANTRY BOX Hingham, Massachusetts, 19th Ce...

    Est.
    $500 - $800
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $250
  • BELA SPRAGUE WASHTUB WITH FALSE BOTTOM Hingham, Massachusetts, Circa 1840 Height 9". Diameter 14.5".
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 7380

    BELA SPRAGUE WASHTUB WITH FALSE BOTTOM Hingham, Massach...

    Est.
    $500 - $800
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $250
  • RARE AND IMPORTANT BELA SPRAGUE PANTRY BOX WITH PATRIOTIC DECORATION Hingham, Massachusetts, 19th Century Height 3". Length 6.5".
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $10,000
    Lot 7381

    RARE AND IMPORTANT BELA SPRAGUE PANTRY BOX WITH PATRIOT...

    Est.
    $5,000 - $10,000
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $2,500
  • SILHOUETTE OF CAPTAIN BARNABAS LINCOLN, FAMOUSLY CAPTURED BY PIRATES 19th Century Watercolor on paper, 3.25" x 2". Framed 12" x 10".
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 7382

    SILHOUETTE OF CAPTAIN BARNABAS LINCOLN, FAMOUSLY CAPTUR...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • SEA CAPTAIN'S OAK WRITING DESK WITH PRESENTATION PLAQUE Dated 1869 Height 12.5". Width 13". Depth 10".
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 7383

    SEA CAPTAIN'S OAK WRITING DESK WITH PRESENTATION PLAQUE...

    Est.
    $500 - $800
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $250
  • CHIP-CARVED MAHOGANY SEAM RUBBER 19th Century Length 5".
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 7384

    CHIP-CARVED MAHOGANY SEAM RUBBER 19th Century Length 5"...

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $250
  • SMALL PAINT-DECORATED PANTRY BOX Hingham, Massachusetts, 19th Century Height 1.5". Diameter 3".
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 7385

    SMALL PAINT-DECORATED PANTRY BOX Hingham, Massachusetts...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • COTTON HERSEY MINIATURE PAINT-DECORATED FIRKIN Hingham, Massachusetts, 19th Century Height 2.5".
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 7386

    COTTON HERSEY MINIATURE PAINT-DECORATED FIRKIN Hingham,...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,500
  • COTTON HERSEY MINIATURE FIRKIN Hingham, Massachusetts, 19th Century Height 2.5". Diameter 2.25".
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 7387

    COTTON HERSEY MINIATURE FIRKIN Hingham, Massachusetts, ...

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $350
  • EXCEPTIONAL COTTON HERSEY MINIATURE BLUE PAINTED FIRKIN Hingham, Massachusetts, Mid-19th Century Height 2.5". Height with handle raised 3.25".
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 7388

    EXCEPTIONAL COTTON HERSEY MINIATURE BLUE PAINTED FIRKIN...

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $5,000
  • COTTON HERSEY MINIATURE RED PAINTED FIRKIN Hingham, Massachusetts, 19th Century	 Height 2.25". Diameter 2".
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 7389

    COTTON HERSEY MINIATURE RED PAINTED FIRKIN Hingham, Mas...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • COTTON HERSEY MINIATURE FIRKIN Hingham, Massachusetts, 19th Century	 Height 2.5". Diameter 2".
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 7390

    COTTON HERSEY MINIATURE FIRKIN Hingham, Massachusetts, ...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • COTTON HERSEY MINIATURE TUB Hingham, Massachusetts, 19th Century Height 3".
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 7391

    COTTON HERSEY MINIATURE TUB Hingham, Massachusetts, 19t...

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $350
  • RARE AND IMPORTANT NEST OF THREE MINIATURE PANTRY BOXES ATTRIBUTED TO COTTON HERSEY Hingham, Massachusetts, 19th Century Heights 0.75", 1.25" and 1.5"
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 7392

    RARE AND IMPORTANT NEST OF THREE MINIATURE PANTRY BOXES...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,500
  • COTTON HERSEY GREEN PAINTED PANTRY BOX Hingham, Massachusetts, 19th Century	 Height 1.5". Length 4".
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 7393

    COTTON HERSEY GREEN PAINTED PANTRY BOX Hingham, Massach...

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $350
  • COTTON HERSEY MINIATURE YELLOW PAINTED PANTRY BOX Hingham, Massachusetts, 19th Century Height 2". Diameter 3".
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 7394

    COTTON HERSEY MINIATURE YELLOW PAINTED PANTRY BOX Hingh...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $750
  • COTTON HERSEY MINIATURE GREEN PAINTED PANTRY BOX Hingham, Massachusetts, 19th Century Height 2.25". Diameter 3.5".
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 7395

    COTTON HERSEY MINIATURE GREEN PAINTED PANTRY BOX Hingha...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $750
  • COTTON HERSEY MINIATURE TOY TUB Hingham, Massachusetts, 19th Century Height 2.25". Diameter 2.25".
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 7396

    COTTON HERSEY MINIATURE TOY TUB Hingham, Massachusetts,...

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $3,000
  • NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER AND FAMILY RECORD WROUGHT BY BETSEY A. GARDNER Hingham, Massachusetts, Early 19th Century 15.75" x 16.75" sight. Framed 17.5" x 18.
    Estimate
    $400 - $700
    Lot 7397

    NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER AND FAMILY RECORD WROUGHT BY BETSEY ...

    Est.
    $400 - $700
    Eldred's
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200

Auction Description

Americana Week: The Hersey and Singh Collections by Eldred's

The Peter and Judi Hersey Collection of Hingham, Massachusetts History and the Collection of Arun and Barbara Singh.

At our Cape Cod headquarters.

Preview Monday, July 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., each sale day beginning at 8:45 a.m., and by appointment.

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Eldred's
East Dennis, MA 02641
United States

info@eldreds.com

Phone:+1 5083853116

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 26.00
$500,000 10.00

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

Shipping Info

SHIPPING: We require prompt payment and removal of your purchases as stated in Paragraph 12 of our Conditions of Sale. Arrangements to pick up or ship your purchases must be made within seven (7) days from the close of the auction. All items must be removed from Eldred's facilities within fourteen (14) days of the close of the auction. All items remaining after fourteen days may be subject to a $5/per item/per day storage fee. No items will be released unless storage fees are paid in full. Items remaining over thirty (30) days from the close of the auction may be sold for the buyer's account minus auction and storage fees. SHIPPING OF PURCHASES Shipping is not included in the purchase price. Eldred's is happy to help coordinate and recommend shipping agents. PICK-UP OF PURCHASES If you plan to pick up your purchases, please call ahead and we'll make every effort to have your items ready. Items in this auction may be located at an outside storage facility, so please call ahead.

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Terms & Conditions

1. CORRECTNESS OF DESCRIPTION: Robert C. Eldred Co., Inc. (hereinafter referred to as Eldred’s) has exercised reasonable care to catalog and describe correctly the property to be sold, but neither Eldred’s nor its consignors warrant the correctness of description, attribution, authenticity, or condition of said property. No statements shall be deemed such a warranty or representation or an assumption of liability with respect thereto, but are to be construed as opinions only. Bidders are encouraged to personally examine all property to be sold prior to the beginning of the auction. 2. Unless otherwise announced by the auctioneer at the time of sale, all bids are per lot as numbered. 3. Eldred’s reserves the right to withdraw any property before the sale. 4. DETERMINATION OF HIGHEST BIDDER: The highest bidder accepted by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer may determine who is the successful bidder or the auctioneer may re-offer the article in dispute and his decision shall be final. 5. REJECTION OF BIDS: The auctioneer reserves the right to reject any nominal raise or any bid or raise which, in his opinion, is not commensurate with the value of the article being offered. At his discretion, he may also reject any nominal raise or any bid that he may determine as having a detrimental effect on the item in question or the sale as a whole. Eldred’s may refuse to issue bidding privileges to any person not in good credit standing with Eldred’s, or to any person who is deemed by Eldred’s in its sole discretion, to be disruptive of or harmful to established auction practices, either before or after the acceptance of bids or the fall of the hammer. 6. TITLE: Except as herein otherwise provided, title will pass to the highest bidder as determined by the auctioneer, and the property is thereafter at the purchaser’s sole risk and responsibility. 7. PAYMENT: On title passing to the highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer, and subject to all the conditions set forth herein, such bidder will thereupon pay the full purchase price. Payment in full is due at the time of sale. Any bills not paid in full within 25 days of the date of the sale will accrue interest at a rate of 1.5% per month. In addition, the purchaser may be subject to one or more of the following actions: a) Any and all legal remedies available to Eldred’s and its consignors by law including without limitation the right to hold the purchaser liable for the total purchase price; b) Immediate cancellation of the sale, with Eldred’s retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the purchaser; c) Resale of the property at public auction, wherein the original purchaser shall be liable for any deficiency, costs, and Eldred’s commission on both sales. At Eldred’s option, payment will not be deemed to have been made in full until Eldred’s has collected funds represented by checks, or in the case of bank or cashier’s checks, their authenticity has been confirmed. A buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. 8. ABSENTEE BIDS: Subject to these Conditions of Sale and to such terms and conditions as it may prescribe, but at no charge to the customer, Eldred’s will undertake to execute all absentee bids submitted to it by a customer who has established credit with said company. Requests for such bidding must be given in writing with such clearness as to leave no room for misunderstanding as to the amount to be bid and must state the catalog number and the name or title of the article to be bid on. All bids are kept in strict confidence. In the event of identical bids, the earliest received by Eldred’s will take precedence. Eldred’s shall not be held responsible for errors or failure to execute bids. A deposit of 10% of the total amount bid is required. TELEPHONE BIDS: While the sale is in progress, bidding by telephone may be allowed by the auctioneer at his discretion. A deposit of 10% of the anticipated top bid is required. Eldred’s shall not be held responsible for any failure to properly execute such a bid whether it be due to equipment failure, loss of connection, or failure to hear or understand the bidder’s directions. Any advice or opinions provided by Eldred’s or its employees are given strictly as a courtesy and are not a warrant of condition, attribution, authenticity, or description of said property. All bidding by telephone is solely at the risk of the bidder. ONLINE BIDS: Eldred’s shall not be held responsible for any failure to properly execute bids placed online. All online bidding is solely at the risk of the bidder. 9. CONDITION: If for any cause whatsoever any article sold cannot be delivered, or cannot be delivered in as good condition as the same may have been at the time of sale, due to a failure or damage on the company’s part, the sale will be cancelled, and any amount that may have been paid on account of the sale will be returned to the purchaser. EXCEPTION: Eldred’s will not be held responsible for damage to picture frames or lampshades. 10. SALES TAX: All purchases are subject to the Massachusetts sales tax (currently 6.25%) unless the purchaser: A) possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption or resale number and registers that number with the company or B) is an out-of-state vendor who meets all the requirements of Massachusetts Department of Revenue GLC 64H 1(5) and Directive 89-10 and registers with the company prior to each purchase. Dealers, museums, etc. can apply for a Massachusetts number prior to the auction by contacting the Massachusetts Department of Corporations and Taxation, 100 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA 02204. Those shipping purchases out of state directly from Eldred's by a bona fide shipping agent may be exempt from sales tax depending on whether we have met that state’s nexus requirements, per the 2018 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in South Dakota v. Wayfair. Please contact us to find out if your purchase would be subject to applicable sales taxes. 11. RESERVES: Unless otherwise advertised, all items may be subject to reserve, an agreed upon price between the auctioneer and the consignor, below which the article will not be sold. 12. COLLECTION OF PURCHASES: Pick up or shipping arrangements of all purchases must be made within seven (7) days of the close of the auction. All items must be removed from Eldred’s facilities within fourteen (14) days of the end of the auction. All items remaining after fourteen days may be subject to a $5/per item/perday storage fee. No items will be released unless storage fees are paid in full. Items remaining more than thirty (30) days from the close of the auction may be sold for the buyer’s account minus auction and storage fees. 13. SHIPPING: Shipping is not included in the purchase price, and the buyer is responsible for arranging shipment. Eldred's is happy to coordinate and recommend shipping agents. Eldred’s will not be responsible for damage or loss once the item has been received by the shipper. In the case of fragile articles, shipping will be undertaken at the sole discretion of the shipper. 14. These Conditions of Sale cannot be altered except in writing by Eldred’s or by public announcement by the auctioneer at the time of the sale. 15. Bidding on any article(s) indicates acceptance of the terms set forth above. 16. These Conditions of Sale and any suits arising thereunder shall be construed and governed by the laws of Massachusetts.