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  • Red-painted Fan-back Windsor Side Chair
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 441

    Red-painted Fan-back Windsor Side Chair

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Chestnut Sawbuck Harvest Table
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 442

    Chestnut Sawbuck Harvest Table

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Blue-painted Pine Cupboard
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 443

    Blue-painted Pine Cupboard

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Blue-painted Wall Shelf
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 444

    Blue-painted Wall Shelf

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Red-painted Cupboard
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 445

    Red-painted Cupboard

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Two Painted Windsor Chairs
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 446

    Two Painted Windsor Chairs

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Molded and Gilt Copper Pike Weathervane
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 447

    Molded and Gilt Copper Pike Weathervane

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Gilt Molded Copper Rooster Weathervane
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500
    Lot 448

    Gilt Molded Copper Rooster Weathervane

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,500
  • Gilt Molded Copper and Cast Zinc Bull Weathervane
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 449

    Gilt Molded Copper and Cast Zinc Bull Weathervane

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Molded Copper Spreadwing Eagle Weathervane
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 450

    Molded Copper Spreadwing Eagle Weathervane

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Copper and Sheet Iron Rooster Weathervane
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 451

    Copper and Sheet Iron Rooster Weathervane

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Gilt Molded Copper Rooster Weathervane
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 452

    Gilt Molded Copper Rooster Weathervane

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Bennington Pottery Flint Enamel Glazed Water Cooler
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 453

    Bennington Pottery Flint Enamel Glazed Water Cooler

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Bennington Pottery Flint Enamel Glazed Waste Pot
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 454

    Bennington Pottery Flint Enamel Glazed Waste Pot

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Bennington Pottery Flint Enamel Glazed Footbath
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 455

    Bennington Pottery Flint Enamel Glazed Footbath

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Bennington Pottery Flint Enamel Glazed Candlestick
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 456

    Bennington Pottery Flint Enamel Glazed Candlestick

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Three Bennington Pottery-type Desk Items
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 457

    Three Bennington Pottery-type Desk Items

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Bennington Pottery Flint Enamel Glazed Cream Pitcher
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 458

    Bennington Pottery Flint Enamel Glazed Cream Pitcher

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Bennington Pottery Cow Creamer and Cover
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 459

    Bennington Pottery Cow Creamer and Cover

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Large Bennington Pottery Flint Enamel Glazed Ewer and Basin
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 460

    Large Bennington Pottery Flint Enamel Glazed Ewer and B...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Bennington Pottery Flint Enamel Glazed Book Flask
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 461

    Bennington Pottery Flint Enamel Glazed Book Flask

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Bennington Pottery Flint Enamel Glazed Coffeepot and Cover
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 462

    Bennington Pottery Flint Enamel Glazed Coffeepot and Co...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Bennington Pottery-type Flint Enamel Glazed Sugar Bowl and Cover
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 463

    Bennington Pottery-type Flint Enamel Glazed Sugar Bowl ...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Attributed to Samuel F.B. Morse (New York/Massachusetts/England, 1791-1872)      Portrait of a Minister.
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 464

    Attributed to Samuel F.B. Morse (New York/Massachusetts...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • American School, 19th Century      Sightseers and Artist Admiring a River Gorge.
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 465

    American School, 19th Century Sightseers and Artist Adm...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • American School, Early 19th Century      Two Women with a Harp.
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 466

    American School, Early 19th Century Two Women with a Ha...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • American School, Early 19th Century      Theorem of an Urn of Flowers.
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 467

    American School, Early 19th Century Theorem of an Urn o...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • August Edouart (French/American, 1789-1861)      Silhouette of the Huguenig Family.
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 468

    August Edouart (French/American, 1789-1861) Silhouette ...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • American School, Early 19th Century      Portrait of John Perkins.
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 469

    American School, Early 19th Century Portrait of John Pe...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • American School, 19th Century      Portrait of a Woman.
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 470

    American School, 19th Century Portrait of a Woman.

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • American School, Early 19th Century      Portrait of a Woman in a Green Dress Holding a Pink Flower.
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 471

    American School, Early 19th Century Portrait of a Woman...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • American School, 19th Century      Portrait of a Woman Holding a Hymnal.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 472

    American School, 19th Century Portrait of a Woman Holdi...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • American School, 19th Century      Pair of Portraits of Mr. Daniel Spraker and His Wife Eliza.
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 473

    American School, 19th Century Pair of Portraits of Mr. ...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Small Walnut Carved and Turned Split-baluster Mirror
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 474

    Small Walnut Carved and Turned Split-baluster Mirror

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Classical Mahogany Carved and Mahogany Veneer Card Table
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 475

    Classical Mahogany Carved and Mahogany Veneer Card Tabl...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Glazed Desk and Bookcase
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 476

    Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Glazed Desk and Bookcase

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Classical Rosewood Carved Mirrored Pier Table
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 477

    Classical Rosewood Carved Mirrored Pier Table

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Pair of Carved Mahogany Foot Stools
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 478

    Pair of Carved Mahogany Foot Stools

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Classical Mahogany Carved and Mahogany Veneer Upholstered Ottoman
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 479

    Classical Mahogany Carved and Mahogany Veneer Upholster...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Classical Mahogany Carved Two-part Dining Table
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 480

    Classical Mahogany Carved Two-part Dining Table

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Classical Rosewood Carved and Rosewood Veneer Table
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 481

    Classical Rosewood Carved and Rosewood Veneer Table

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Blown Wheel-etched Colorless Glass and Brass Hall Candle Lantern
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $4,000
    Lot 482

    Blown Wheel-etched Colorless Glass and Brass Hall Candl...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $4,000
  • Federal Birch Academy-decorated Dressing Table
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 483

    Federal Birch Academy-decorated Dressing Table

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Turned and Carved Ivory, Mother-of-pearl-inlaid and Brass Wax Seal
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 484

    Turned and Carved Ivory, Mother-of-pearl-inlaid and Bra...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Cast Bronze Ormolu-mounted Double-arm Argand Lamp
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 485

    Cast Bronze Ormolu-mounted Double-arm Argand Lamp

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Pair of Brass and Iron Double Lemon-top Andirons and Matching Tools
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 486

    Pair of Brass and Iron Double Lemon-top Andirons and Ma...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Pair of Bell Metal and Iron Urn-top Andirons
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 487

    Pair of Bell Metal and Iron Urn-top Andirons

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Pair of Cast Iron Andirons
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 488

    Pair of Cast Iron Andirons

    Est.
    $500 - $700

Auction Description

American Furniture & Decorative Arts by Bonhams Skinner

A scrimshaw whale’s tooth by Frederick Myrick of Nantucket leads an impressive array of nautical antiques, American antique furniture, folk art, textiles, and more at the October auction. Several private collections will also be offered.

Preview Times

October 23, 12PM–5PM
October 24, 12PM–8PM
October 25, 12PM–5PM

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Bonhams Skinner
Boston, MA 02116
United States

bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com

Phone:+1 6173505400

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 25.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$300,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000

Shipping Info

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

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Terms & Conditions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Revised January 8, 2014