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  • Three Handmade Cloth Dolls
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 1049

    Three Handmade Cloth Dolls

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • Paint Decorated Dome-top Box
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1050

    Paint Decorated Dome-top Box

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Small Inlaid Game Board
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 1051

    Small Inlaid Game Board

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Two Miniature Painted Settees
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1052

    Two Miniature Painted Settees

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Comb Decorated Dome-top Box
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1053

    Comb Decorated Dome-top Box

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Group of White-painted Wicker Furniture
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1054

    Group of White-painted Wicker Furniture

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Large Turned and Blue-painted Bowl
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1055

    Large Turned and Blue-painted Bowl

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Nine 18th Century English Brass Candlesticks
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1056

    Nine 18th Century English Brass Candlesticks

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Nest of Seven Joyce L. Kelleher Nantucket Lightship Baskets
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1057

    Nest of Seven Joyce L. Kelleher Nantucket Lightship Bas...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Pine Tape Loom
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1058

    Pine Tape Loom

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Wood and Brass Bed Warmer
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 1059

    Wood and Brass Bed Warmer

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Five Painted Lidded Pails
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1060

    Five Painted Lidded Pails

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Early Beech Candle Dipping Trough
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1061

    Early Beech Candle Dipping Trough

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Northern European Painted Table Box with Drawer
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1062

    Northern European Painted Table Box with Drawer

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Red-painted Slide-lid Candle Box
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1063

    Red-painted Slide-lid Candle Box

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Red- and Black-painted Checkers Game Board
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1064

    Red- and Black-painted Checkers Game Board

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Red-painted "Tinker" Sled
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1065

    Red-painted "Tinker" Sled

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Painted Pine Three-tier Wall Shelf
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1066

    Painted Pine Three-tier Wall Shelf

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Carved Oak Eagle Lectern/Pulpit Top
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 1067

    Carved Oak Eagle Lectern/Pulpit Top

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Miniature Walnut Bureau
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1068

    Miniature Walnut Bureau

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Two Carved Walking Sticks
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1069

    Two Carved Walking Sticks

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Two Drawer Inlaid Box
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 1070

    Two Drawer Inlaid Box

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Miniature Cherry Six-board Chest
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1071

    Miniature Cherry Six-board Chest

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Grain Painted Tin Cash/Document Box
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 1072

    Grain Painted Tin Cash/Document Box

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Ten Framed Floral Watercolor Pictures
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1073

    Ten Framed Floral Watercolor Pictures

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Turned Burl Bowl
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1074

    Turned Burl Bowl

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Painted Stand
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1075

    Painted Stand

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Three Carved and Articulated Cat Toys
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1076

    Three Carved and Articulated Cat Toys

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Prattware House Bank
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 1077

    Prattware House Bank

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Miniature Mahogany Veneer Classical Bureau
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1078

    Miniature Mahogany Veneer Classical Bureau

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Miniature Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Classical Bureau
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1079

    Miniature Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Classical Bureau...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Early Walnut Foot Warmer
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1080

    Early Walnut Foot Warmer

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Printed Wallpaper Covered Document Box with Felter Family, New York, Papers
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 1081

    Printed Wallpaper Covered Document Box with Felter Fami...

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Cylindrical Tin Hanging Candle Box
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1082

    Cylindrical Tin Hanging Candle Box

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • 18th Century English Embossed Leather Covered Pine Document Box
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 1083

    18th Century English Embossed Leather Covered Pine Docu...

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Blue-painted Oval Pantry Box
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1084

    Blue-painted Oval Pantry Box

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Large Green-painted Round Pantry Box
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 1085

    Large Green-painted Round Pantry Box

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Five Painted Pantry Boxes
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1086

    Five Painted Pantry Boxes

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Large Wood Trencher
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1087

    Large Wood Trencher

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Tinsmith Trade Sign
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1088

    Tinsmith Trade Sign

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Ballot Box
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1089

    United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Carved and Painted House Wren on Driftwood Perch
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 1090

    Carved and Painted House Wren on Driftwood Perch

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Rosewood Veneer Tea Caddy
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 1091

    Rosewood Veneer Tea Caddy

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Turned Maple Tray
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1092

    Turned Maple Tray

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Carved and Painted Small Goose Figure
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 1093

    Carved and Painted Small Goose Figure

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Miniature Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Sheraton Bureau
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1094

    Miniature Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Sheraton Bureau

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Cesar Newashish Birchbark Canoe Model and Paddle
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1095

    Cesar Newashish Birchbark Canoe Model and Paddle

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Red-painted Carnival Game Wheel
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1096

    Red-painted Carnival Game Wheel

    Est.
    $300 - $500

Auction Description

America Collects by Bonhams Skinner
Previews open August 10 – 12 in Marlborough.

Book a preview appointment.

America Collects is a celebration of the storied collecting tradition in American antiques. Highlights of the sale include the collection of lighting assembled by Leonard H. Chase, containing hundreds of glass oil lamps, candlesticks, and rare lighting devices of all forms. Additionally, we are proud to offer the wicker collection of Dianne Norman Bernstein, whose array of high quality and charmingly aesthetic wicker furniture is unrivaled. Completing the offerings are groups of items to appeal to any collector, including windmill weights, historical blue Staffordshire ceramics, painted wooden folk art, and cobalt-decorated stoneware. This summer, we invite you to immerse yourself in the rich tradition of collecting Americana, whether you are just starting out or your collection is nearly complete. Contact Us Client Services 508.970.3211 American Furniture & Decorative Arts 508.970.3200
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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

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$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500

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Terms & Conditions

Please visit https://www.skinnerinc.com/connect/conditions-of-sale/ for the Conditions of Sale. 

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 up to a maximum of $10,000 or check for payment. Personal checks will be acceptable if from an account in the name of the buyer and 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. Skinner accepts cash up to a maximum of $10,000 or check for payment. Personal checks will be acceptable if from an account in the name of the buyer and credit has been established with Skinner, Inc. or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing a personal 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