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  • Small Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 245

    Small Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Presentation Whalebone and Silver Baton
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 246

    Presentation Whalebone and Silver Baton

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Large Turned Whalebone Fid
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 247

    Large Turned Whalebone Fid

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Large Turned Whalebone Fid
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 248

    Large Turned Whalebone Fid

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Turned Whalebone Fid
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 249

    Turned Whalebone Fid

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Turned and Carved Whalebone Fid
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 250

    Turned and Carved Whalebone Fid

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Whalebone Measure
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 251

    Whalebone Measure

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Large Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 253

    Large Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 254

    Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Pair of Small Scrimshaw Whale's Teeth
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 255

    Pair of Small Scrimshaw Whale's Teeth

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 256

    Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 257

    Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Carved Shadow Box Diorama of the Yacht America
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 258

    Carved Shadow Box Diorama of the Yacht America

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • American School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century      Nantucket View.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 259

    American School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Nantucket...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Deep Round Swing-handled Nantucket Basket
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 260

    Deep Round Swing-handled Nantucket Basket

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Deep Round Swing-handled Nantucket Basket
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 261

    Deep Round Swing-handled Nantucket Basket

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Deep Round Swing-handled Nantucket Basket
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 262

    Deep Round Swing-handled Nantucket Basket

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Large Deep Round Swing-handled Nantucket Basket
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 263

    Large Deep Round Swing-handled Nantucket Basket

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Large Round Swing-handled Nantucket Basket
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 264

    Large Round Swing-handled Nantucket Basket

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Oval Swing-handled Nantucket Basket
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 265

    Oval Swing-handled Nantucket Basket

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Oval Swing-handled Nantucket Basket
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 266

    Oval Swing-handled Nantucket Basket

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Round Swing-handled Nantucket Basket
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 267

    Round Swing-handled Nantucket Basket

    Est.
    $500 - $800
  • Round Swing-handled Nantucket Basket
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 268

    Round Swing-handled Nantucket Basket

    Est.
    $500 - $800
  • Early Deep Round Swing-handled Nantucket Basket
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 269

    Early Deep Round Swing-handled Nantucket Basket

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Carved and Painted Mounted Half Hull Model
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 270

    Carved and Painted Mounted Half Hull Model

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Half Hull Model
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 271

    Half Hull Model

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Small Half Hull Model of the Celeste
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 272

    Small Half Hull Model of the Celeste

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Carved and Painted Diorama of the Bark Osprey
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 273

    Carved and Painted Diorama of the Bark Osprey

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Schooner Weathervane
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 274

    Schooner Weathervane

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Polychrome Paint-decorated Swordfish Sword
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 275

    Polychrome Paint-decorated Swordfish Sword

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Paint-decorated Pine Doorstop
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 276

    Paint-decorated Pine Doorstop

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Carved Bone and Watercolor Slide-lid Prisoner-of-war-made Game Box
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 277

    Carved Bone and Watercolor Slide-lid Prisoner-of-war-ma...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Carved Bone and Watercolor Slide-lid Prisoner-of-war-made Game Box
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 278

    Carved Bone and Watercolor Slide-lid Prisoner-of-war-ma...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Carved Whalebone Game Box
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 279

    Carved Whalebone Game Box

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Cherry Turned and Bone-inlaid Split-baluster Mirror
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 280

    Cherry Turned and Bone-inlaid Split-baluster Mirror

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Two Pieces of Carved and Turned Bone
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 281

    Two Pieces of Carved and Turned Bone

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Large Carved and Painted Sperm Whale Plaque
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 282

    Large Carved and Painted Sperm Whale Plaque

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Carved and Painted Sperm Whale Plaque
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 283

    Carved and Painted Sperm Whale Plaque

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Carved and Painted Sperm Whale Plaque
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 284

    Carved and Painted Sperm Whale Plaque

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Carved Ivory Jagging Wheel
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 285

    Carved Ivory Jagging Wheel

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Carved and Inlaid Jagging Wheel
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 286

    Carved and Inlaid Jagging Wheel

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Carved Ivory Jagging Wheel
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 288

    Carved Ivory Jagging Wheel

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Carved Whalebone Cane
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 289

    Carved Whalebone Cane

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Carved Whalebone Cane
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 290

    Carved Whalebone Cane

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Carved Whalebone and Mother-of-pearl-inlaid Cane
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 291

    Carved Whalebone and Mother-of-pearl-inlaid Cane

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Carved Whalebone Cane
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 293

    Carved Whalebone Cane

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Carved and Inlaid Whalebone Cane
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 294

    Carved and Inlaid Whalebone Cane

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Carved Whalebone Cane
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 295

    Carved Whalebone Cane

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200

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