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  • Iron Flue Pull, c. 1900, depicting a chimney sweep, lg. 9 1/2 in. Provenance: Townshend Collection.
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 1096

    Iron Flue Pull, c. 1900, depicting a chimney sweep, lg....

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • Reproduction Oval Pole Fire Screen, 20th century, featuring floral fabric on tripod base with claw feet, ht. 62 1/2 in. Provenance: Tow
    Estimate
    $10 - $25
    Lot 1097

    Reproduction Oval Pole Fire Screen, 20th century, featu...

    Est.
    $10 - $25
  • Brass Bed Warmer and Fireplace Equipment, bedwarmer with pierced and floral decorated lid and turned wood handle, lg. 40 1/2; a pierced
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 1098

    Brass Bed Warmer and Fireplace Equipment, bedwarmer wit...

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Brass Fireplace Accoutrements, including a pair of andirons on two clawed feet, ht. 26 1/2, and an Eastlake-style fender with pierced b
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 1099

    Brass Fireplace Accoutrements, including a pair of andi...

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Pair of Brass Repoussé Andirons, on two clawed feet, acorn log stops, ht. 19 1/2, wd. 10, lg. 22 in. Provenance: Townshend Collection.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 1100

    Pair of Brass Repoussé Andirons, on two clawed feet, a...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Painted and Gilded Fire Screen, c. 1920, featuring painting of a bouquet, ht. 40 1/2, wd. 37 in.  Provenance: Townshend Collection.
    Estimate
    $40 - $80
    Lot 1101

    Painted and Gilded Fire Screen, c. 1920, featuring pain...

    Est.
    $40 - $80
  • Cobalt Decorated Stoneware Two-gallon Jug, Fair Haven, Connecticut, c. 1875, floral decorated, impressed "S.L. Pewtress & Co," ht. 13 1
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 1102

    Cobalt Decorated Stoneware Two-gallon Jug, Fair Haven, ...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Tappan & Bradfords Lithographers, After Benjamin F. Smith Jr. (American, 1830-1927), New Haven, Conn./From Ferry Hill, Identified, titl
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 1103

    Tappan & Bradfords Lithographers, After Benjamin F. Smi...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Charles Hart for Charles Brothers, Publishers (American, 19th Century), Summer Scene, Identified in an inscription in the matrix., Cond
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 1104

    Charles Hart for Charles Brothers, Publishers (American...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Two Framed Works: Ralph Wilson Morton (American, 19th Century), Rendering of a Victorian Cottage Residence, signed "Ralph Wilson Morton
    Estimate
    $75 - $150
    Lot 1105

    Two Framed Works: Ralph Wilson Morton (American, 19th C...

    Est.
    $75 - $150
  • American Queen Anne Cherrywood Flat-top Highboy, Connecticut, c. 1760, upper section with five drawers, lower section with four drawers
    Estimate
    $4,500 - $8,500
    Lot 1106

    American Queen Anne Cherrywood Flat-top Highboy, Connec...

    Est.
    $4,500 - $8,500
  • Federal-Style Cherry Candlestand, America, c. 1820, square top on a turned support with tripod legs, ht. 27, wd. 16 1/2, dp. 16 in. Pro
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 1107

    Federal-Style Cherry Candlestand, America, c. 1820, squ...

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Federal-style Cherry Candlestand, America, 19th century, on turned wood and tripod cabriole leg base, ht. 26 3/4, lg. 16 1/2, wd. 16 in
    Estimate
    $125 - $250
    Lot 1108

    Federal-style Cherry Candlestand, America, 19th century...

    Est.
    $125 - $250
  • Two Faience Pottery Character Busts, France, 19th century, each polychrome enameled, one depicting a man smoking a pipe; the other a fe
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000
    Lot 1109

    Two Faience Pottery Character Busts, France, 19th centu...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
  • Six-piece Assembled Bedroom Suite, 19th century, Victorian walnut bed, ht. 62, wd. 62, lg. 70 1/2; English side table with inlaid brass
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 1110

    Six-piece Assembled Bedroom Suite, 19th century, Victor...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Victorian Marble-top Bureau with Carved Split-baluster Mirror Stand, 19th century, mirror stand with a pedestal on each side and hinged
    Estimate
    $225 - $450
    Lot 1111

    Victorian Marble-top Bureau with Carved Split-baluster ...

    Est.
    $225 - $450
  • Victorian Walnut Secretary Bookcase, 19th century, three upper shelves with pierced carving details and turned wood supports; two drawe
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 1112

    Victorian Walnut Secretary Bookcase, 19th century, thre...

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Victorian Walnut Shaving Stand and Side Chair, 19th century, shaving stand featuring a gimbaled mirror with decorative carved top on sh
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 1113

    Victorian Walnut Shaving Stand and Side Chair, 19th cen...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Pair of Tall Satsuma Moriage Vases, Japan, 20th century, elongated oviform with waisted neck and rolled mouth rim, decorated with chrys
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 1114

    Pair of Tall Satsuma Moriage Vases, Japan, 20th century...

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • Aesthetic Movement Porcelain Vase, England, c. 1870, possibly after a design by Christopher Dresser, bleu-celeste ground with gold, pla
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 1115

    Aesthetic Movement Porcelain Vase, England, c. 1870, po...

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • Mintons Porcelain Jug, England, late 19th century, buff ground with enameled and gilded decoration of a bird perched on a tree branch,
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 1116

    Mintons Porcelain Jug, England, late 19th century, buff...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Émile Gallé (1846-1904) "Chrysanthemum and Praying Mantis" Decanter, Nancy, France, c. 1890, square bottle and stopper with enamels and
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1117

    Émile Gallé (1846-1904) "Chrysanthemum and Praying Ma...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Gallé Etude Cameo Glass Vase, France, c. 1900, vasiform with dark purple morning glory flowers on frosted ground, silvered metal mouth
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1118

    Gallé Etude Cameo Glass Vase, France, c. 1900, vasifor...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Gallé Cameo Glass Vase, France, after 1904, jug-form with two loop handles, decorated with pine cone and branch in ochre on green and f
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1119

    Gallé Cameo Glass Vase, France, after 1904, jug-form w...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Gallé Cameo Glass Vase, France, early 20th century, oval flask form with bronze green floral umbels on pale rose ground, marked "Gallé,
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1120

    Gallé Cameo Glass Vase, France, early 20th century, ov...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Pair of Gallé Enameled Glass Vases, France, early 20th century, decorated with images of a man and woman in Renaissance dress, molded m
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1121

    Pair of Gallé Enameled Glass Vases, France, early 20th...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Thomas Webb & Sons Cameo Glass Vase, England, 1895-1900, decorated with fruiting vine in white and rose on citron ground, mark in banne
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1122

    Thomas Webb & Sons Cameo Glass Vase, England, 1895-1900...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Thomas Webb Cameo Glass Vase, England, 1906-35, tulips in cranberry on a clear crackle ground, acid etched relief mark "Webb," ht. 8 1/
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1123

    Thomas Webb Cameo Glass Vase, England, 1906-35, tulips ...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Thomas Webb & Sons Cameo Glass Vase, England, early 20th century, vasiform with hexagonal mouth rim, stylized floral motif on ivory gro
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1124

    Thomas Webb & Sons Cameo Glass Vase, England, early 20t...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Webb-style Lidded Cameo Glass Pitcher, probably England, early 20th century, white morning glory flowers on a sea blue ground silver li
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1125

    Webb-style Lidded Cameo Glass Pitcher, probably England...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • John Rogers Figural Group, New York, painted plaster depiction titled Rip Van Winkle At Home, ht. 18 in. Provenance: Townshend Collecti
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 1126

    John Rogers Figural Group, New York, painted plaster de...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • John Rogers Figure Group, New York, painted plaster with titled depiction of The School Examination, ht. 20 in. Provenance: Townshend C
    Estimate
    $75 - $150
    Lot 1127

    John Rogers Figure Group, New York, painted plaster wit...

    Est.
    $75 - $150
  • Three John Rogers Figure Groups, New York, painted plaster with titled depictions School Days, ht. 21 1/2; Why Can't You Talk?, ht. 11
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 1128

    Three John Rogers Figure Groups, New York, painted plas...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Two Copeland Parian Figures, England, 19th century, modeled as a croquet player and a rinker, by R.J. Morris, ht. 18 and 18 1/2 in.  Pr
    Estimate
    $250 - $500
    Lot 1129

    Two Copeland Parian Figures, England, 19th century, mod...

    Est.
    $250 - $500
  • Alabaster Figure of a Classical Nude, the woman modeled partially draped, ht. 23 in. Provenance: Townshend Collection.
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 1130

    Alabaster Figure of a Classical Nude, the woman modeled...

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Victorian Walnut Renaissance Revival Bedroom Suite, including white marble-top bureau with mirror, three long drawers, ht. 85, wd. 48 1
    Estimate
    $250 - $550
    Lot 1131

    Victorian Walnut Renaissance Revival Bedroom Suite, inc...

    Est.
    $250 - $550
  • Two Victorian Fabric and Bead Wall Hangings, 19th century, one with floral and foliate decoration, lg. 19 1/2; another with coat of arm
    Estimate
    $80 - $160
    Lot 1132

    Two Victorian Fabric and Bead Wall Hangings, 19th centu...

    Est.
    $80 - $160
  • Crazy Quilt and Four Needlework Pillows, the pillows with a hound, 16 x 16; lion, 9 1/2 x 11 1/2; and two with flowers, 9 1/2 x 10 1/2;
    Estimate
    $75 - $125
    Lot 1133

    Crazy Quilt and Four Needlework Pillows, the pillows wi...

    Est.
    $75 - $125
  • Seven-piece Suite of American Renaissance Revival Seating, c. 1870, each with carved and incised frame terminating on shaped legs and c
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 1134

    Seven-piece Suite of American Renaissance Revival Seati...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Renaissance Revival Walnut Corner Armoire, 19th century, arched crest with carved foliate detail, single door with floral and foliate c
    Estimate
    $300 - $600
    Lot 1135

    Renaissance Revival Walnut Corner Armoire, 19th century...

    Est.
    $300 - $600
  • Renaissance Revival Ebonized and Upholstered Armchair, tufted red upholstery, carved foliate and Greek key frame with turned legs termi
    Estimate
    $125 - $250
    Lot 1136

    Renaissance Revival Ebonized and Upholstered Armchair, ...

    Est.
    $125 - $250
  • Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Recamier, America, 19th century, carved cresting over a carved and molded frame with blue upholstery,
    Estimate
    $125 - $250
    Lot 1137

    Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Recamier, America, 19...

    Est.
    $125 - $250
  • After Pierre Jules Mene (French, 1810-1879)  Chasse au Lapin, No. 24 in Mene's catalogue, the dogs modeled burrowing/hu...
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1138

    After Pierre Jules Mene (French, 1810-1879) Chasse au L...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • After Jules Moigniez (French, 1835-1894)  Pair of Bronze Gamebirds, each modeled on a naturalistic base, inscribed signatu...
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1139

    After Jules Moigniez (French, 1835-1894) Pair of Bronze...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Henri Michel Antoine Chapu (French, 1833-1891)  Barbedienne Bronze Depiction of Joan of Arc, modeled seated and with clasp...
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1140

    Henri Michel Antoine Chapu (French, 1833-1891) Barbedie...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • After Jean-Pierre Cortot (French, 1787-1843)  Le Soldat de Marathon, the bronze figure of Pheidippides cast nude on the...
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1141

    After Jean-Pierre Cortot (French, 1787-1843) Le Soldat ...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Grand Tour Barbedienne Bronze of the Dying Gaul, France, 19th century, dark brown patina, after a casting by Benedetto Boschetti, inscr
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1142

    Grand Tour Barbedienne Bronze of the Dying Gaul, France...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Bronze Classical Revival Tazza, figural medallion to the center, dish dia. 9 7/8, ht. 7 in. Provenance: Townshend Collection.
    Estimate
    $75 - $125
    Lot 1143

    Bronze Classical Revival Tazza, figural medallion to th...

    Est.
    $75 - $125

Auction Description

A Gilded Age: NE Collects Europe by Bonhams Skinner
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A. Conditions of Sale 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 seven (7) days from the date of sale. If any property has not been removed within seven (7) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. (a) Skinner Inc. reserves the right to charge a minimum storage fee of $10 per lot per day, and 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 seven (7) 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. Sales in Massachusetts, Florida, New York, and Maine are subject to the respective current sales taxes. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties may be exempt from sales tax upon submission of proper documentation. 10. A premium equal to 25% of the final bid price up to and including $250,000, plus 20% of the final bid price from $250,001 up to and including $3,000,000, plus 12% of the final bid price from $3,000,001 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. B. Skinner, Inc. & Lower Falls Wine Co. Conditions of Sale – Fine Wines/Fine Wines – Online Auction 1. All bidders and buyers of wine must be at least 21 years of age and shall present satisfying legal documentation of this at auction. In the event the buyer is a partnership or corporate entity, the receiver of the wine shall furnish proof fulfilling this criteria. 2. 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, Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot. 3. All property is sold “as is,” and neither Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation or 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, or 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 in the catalog, or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability. Prospective buyers are urged to inspect those lots they have interest in. 4. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by Skinner, Inc. 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. Please note Massachusetts state law requires all purchasers of alcoholic beverages be at least 21 years of age. 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. 5. All merchandise purchased is payable directly to Skinner Inc., and must be paid for the day of the auction. All merchandise must be removed from Lower Falls Wine Co. within forty five (45) days of the auction, and in no event shall Skinner Inc. or Lower Falls Wine Co. have any liability for any damage to property left on its premises for more than fourteen (14) days after the sale. Lower Falls Wine Co. may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly storage fee per lot as determined by Lower Falls Wine Co. (see Collection of Wines). If any property has not been removed within forty five (45) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. (a) the merchandise may be transferred to and stored at a bonded warehouse and the purchaser agrees to pay all transfer and storage expenses, and/or (b) Skinner Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. 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. 6. Acceptable forms of payment are cash, good check, or wire transfers, payable in U.S. dollars. Checks will be acceptable only if credit has been established with Skinner or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing the check. Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. reserve the right to hold merchandise purchased until the funds have cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Skinner and/or Lower Falls Wine Co. a handling charge of $25.00 for any check dishonored by the drawee. 7. 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. and Lower Falls Wine Co. 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. 8. In no event will the liability of Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item. 9. Lower Falls Wine Co. may, in their discretion and at purchaser’s request, package and arrange for delivery as directed by the purchaser. In such event, purchaser agrees that (a) all such packaging, handling and delivery is at the sole risk of the purchaser and that Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. shall have no liability for any loss or damage to such items, and (b) purchaser shall pay in advance, all packaging expenses, including labor, materials, carriers fees and all insurance charges. Please arrange seventy-two (72) hours in advance for collection and delivery. Purchaser shall make itself aware of the limitations and restrictions imposed by various states in regards to the transportation and importation of alcoholic beverages and purchaser has the sole responsibility to research and comply with all permit and licensing requirements. Neither Skinner, Inc. nor Lower Falls Wine Co. shall be responsible for obtaining any permits or licenses on behalf of purchaser and no sale shall be cancelled or refunded for lack of purchaser’s noncompliance with permitting and licensing issues. (Please see Collection of Wines) 10. A premium equal to 25% of the final bid price up to and including $250,000, plus 20% of the final bid price from $250,001 up to and including $3,000,000, plus 12% of the final bid price from $3,000,001 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. C. Firearms 1. Post-1898 firearms must be registered in compliance with federal law. 2. Federal Firearms License purchases only. 3. To purchase with a Curio & Relic License, the gun must be listed as acceptable on the ATF list for collectors of curios. www.atf.gov/sites/default/files/assets/pdf-files/p-5300-11-firearms-curios-or-relics-list.pdf 4. Bidder must provide FFL information upon registration to bid. We highly recommend registering in advance, please contact William Madden at 508.970.3283. 5. Bidders who do not have a valid FFL must provide Skinner with a license for an FFL transfer agent upon registering to bid, and upon receipt of the agent’s FFL, the firearm must be shipped to the transfer agent, not the buyer/winner of the auction. 6. A transfer agent can charge for handling the transfer. It is the buyer/winner’s responsibility to pay for and make arrangements for an agent prior to registering to bid. CONDITION OF FIREARMS AND ANTIQUE ARMS. Skinner, Inc. (“Skinner”) makes no warranties or representations whatsoever, and no employee or consultant of Skinner, Inc. has the authority to make any warranties or representations, concerning any firearms or antique arms, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES REGARDING MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE, as well as any express or implied warranties or representations regarding the operation, condition, reliability, safety to store or transport, or legality to purchase, own, store, transport or resell any firearms or antique arms. Use of any firearms or antique arms purchased at Skinner is entirely at the user’s risk. Skinner recommends that all weapons purchased at auction be examined by a competent gunsmith. Skinner disclaims any liability whatsoever for accident, injury or damage resulting to any person or property from the purchase, sale, transport, storage or use of any firearms or antique arms purchased through Skinner. All other Terms & Conditions of Sale at Skinner remain applicable, please refer to Conditions of Sale