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  • Pair of Scrimshaw Whale's Teeth
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 145

    Pair of Scrimshaw Whale's Teeth

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Small Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 146

    Small Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Seal-carved Walrus Tusk
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 147

    Seal-carved Walrus Tusk

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Carved Whale Ivory and Whalebone Cane
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 148

    Carved Whale Ivory and Whalebone Cane

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Carved Whalebone Cane
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 149

    Carved Whalebone Cane

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Whale Ivory and Wood Cane
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 150

    Whale Ivory and Wood Cane

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Carved Whale Ivory Clenched Fist and Serpent Cane
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 151

    Carved Whale Ivory Clenched Fist and Serpent Cane

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Carved Narwhal Tusk and Whale Ivory Cane
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 152

    Carved Narwhal Tusk and Whale Ivory Cane

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Diminutive Carved Whale Ivory and Wood Clenched Fist Cane
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 153

    Diminutive Carved Whale Ivory and Wood Clenched Fist Ca...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Narwhal Tusk Cane
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 154

    Narwhal Tusk Cane

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Carved Ivory and Whalebone Cane
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 155

    Carved Ivory and Whalebone Cane

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Whale Ivory and Whalebone Cane
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 156

    Whale Ivory and Whalebone Cane

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Whale Ivory and Whalebone Cane
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 157

    Whale Ivory and Whalebone Cane

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Whale Ivory and Whalebone Clenched Fist Cane
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 158

    Whale Ivory and Whalebone Clenched Fist Cane

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Whale Ivory and Whalebone Cane
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 159

    Whale Ivory and Whalebone Cane

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Three Clenched Fist Whale Ivory Canes
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 160

    Three Clenched Fist Whale Ivory Canes

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Five Whalebone Canes
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 161

    Five Whalebone Canes

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Five Whale Ivory and Whalebone Canes
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 162

    Five Whale Ivory and Whalebone Canes

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Five Whale Ivory and Wood Canes
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 163

    Five Whale Ivory and Wood Canes

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Three Whale Ivory and Wood Canes
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 164

    Three Whale Ivory and Wood Canes

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Carved Pan Bone Knife
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 165

    Carved Pan Bone Knife

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Bone-inlaid Miniature Dominoes Box
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 166

    Bone-inlaid Miniature Dominoes Box

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Whale-carved Fid
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 167

    Whale-carved Fid

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Whale-form Pan Bone Cribbage Board
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 168

    Whale-form Pan Bone Cribbage Board

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Carved Whalebone and Whale Ivory Yarn Swift
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 169

    Carved Whalebone and Whale Ivory Yarn Swift

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Two Whale Ivory Pierced Body Jagging Wheels
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 170

    Two Whale Ivory Pierced Body Jagging Wheels

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Whale Ivory and Mahogany Jagging Wheel
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 171

    Whale Ivory and Mahogany Jagging Wheel

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Whale Ivory Jagging Wheel
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 172

    Whale Ivory Jagging Wheel

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Three Whale Ivory Jagging Wheels
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 173

    Three Whale Ivory Jagging Wheels

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Sailor-made Shell Valentine
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 174

    Sailor-made Shell Valentine

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Five Sailor-made Objects
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 175

    Five Sailor-made Objects

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Four Small Carved Bone/Whale Ivory Items
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 176

    Four Small Carved Bone/Whale Ivory Items

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Wood and Glass Ship's Fifteen-minute Sandglass
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 177

    Wood and Glass Ship's Fifteen-minute Sandglass

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Shadow Box Diorama of an English Sailing Ship and Tugboat
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 178

    Shadow Box Diorama of an English Sailing Ship and Tugbo...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Sailing Ship Shadow Box Diorama
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 179

    Sailing Ship Shadow Box Diorama

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Painted Half-hull Model of the Tondelayo
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 180

    Painted Half-hull Model of the Tondelayo

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Large Half-hull Model
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 181

    Large Half-hull Model

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Painted Half-hull Model
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 182

    Painted Half-hull Model

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Small Half-hull Model
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 183

    Small Half-hull Model

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Carved and Painted Whaleboat Model
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 184

    Carved and Painted Whaleboat Model

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Large Half-hull Model of J.P. Morgan's Corsair III
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 185

    Large Half-hull Model of J.P. Morgan's Corsair III

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Half-hull Model
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 186

    Half-hull Model

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • "Don't Give Up the Ship" Polychrome Decorated Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 187

    "Don't Give Up the Ship" Polychrome Decorated Scrimshaw...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Sailor's Rights Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 188

    Sailor's Rights Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • "Bark Sunbeam Last Voyage 1911" Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 189

    "Bark Sunbeam Last Voyage 1911" Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Carved Whale Ivory Eagle Head
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 190

    Carved Whale Ivory Eagle Head

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Three Carved Whale Ivory Eagle Heads
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 191

    Three Carved Whale Ivory Eagle Heads

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Long Narwhal Tusk
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 192

    Long Narwhal Tusk

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000

Auction Description

American Furniture & Decorative Arts  by Bonhams Skinner
Preview Times:
 
November 2, 12PM-5PM
November 3, 12PM-8PM
 
Contact Us: 
 
508-970-3220
americana@skinnerinc.com

 

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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

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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