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  • Paul Revere Jr. Silver Serving Spoon
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 1

    Paul Revere Jr. Silver Serving Spoon

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Samuel Bartlett Silver Cann
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 2

    Samuel Bartlett Silver Cann

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Samuel Bartlett Silver Cann
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 3

    Samuel Bartlett Silver Cann

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Silver Cann
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 4

    Silver Cann

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Silver Lemon Strainer
    Estimate
    $400 - $500
    Lot 5

    Silver Lemon Strainer

    Est.
    $400 - $500
  • Five-piece Coin Silver Tea/Coffee Service
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $6,000
    Lot 6

    Five-piece Coin Silver Tea/Coffee Service

    Est.
    $3,000 - $6,000
  • Engraved Coin Silver Pitcher
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 7

    Engraved Coin Silver Pitcher

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Five-piece Coin Silver Tea/Coffee Service
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 8

    Five-piece Coin Silver Tea/Coffee Service

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Moses Brown Silver Lemon Strainer
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $15,000
    Lot 9

    Moses Brown Silver Lemon Strainer

    Est.
    $12,000 - $15,000
  • Two Silver Creampots
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 10

    Two Silver Creampots

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Federal Three-piece Silver Tea Set
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 11

    Federal Three-piece Silver Tea Set

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Silver Pitcher
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 12

    Silver Pitcher

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Silver Bowl
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 13

    Silver Bowl

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • U.S. Navy Silver Flatware Service
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 14

    U.S. Navy Silver Flatware Service

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • George II Sterling Silver Teapot
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 15

    George II Sterling Silver Teapot

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • The Elizabeth White Hadley Chest
    Estimate
    $40,000 - $60,000
    Lot 16

    The Elizabeth White Hadley Chest

    Est.
    $40,000 - $60,000
  • Black-painted Pilgrim Century Armchair
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 17

    Black-painted Pilgrim Century Armchair

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Chip-carved Box
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 18

    Chip-carved Box

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Paint-decorated Looking Glass
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 19

    Paint-decorated Looking Glass

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Jacked Leather Flask
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 20

    Jacked Leather Flask

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Framed Needlework Picture of Flowers and Birds
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 21

    Framed Needlework Picture of Flowers and Birds

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • Blue-painted and Gilt-paper Applique-decorated Tall Clock
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 22

    Blue-painted and Gilt-paper Applique-decorated Tall Clo...

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Inlaid Walnut Veneer and Maple High Chest of Drawers
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 23

    Inlaid Walnut Veneer and Maple High Chest of Drawers

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Carved Mahogany Side Chair
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 24

    Carved Mahogany Side Chair

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Chippendale Carved Mahogany Chest of Drawers
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 25

    Chippendale Carved Mahogany Chest of Drawers

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Chippendale Mahogany Dining Table
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 26

    Chippendale Mahogany Dining Table

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Carved Mahogany Oxbow Serpentine Chest of Drawers
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 27

    Carved Mahogany Oxbow Serpentine Chest of Drawers

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Mahogany Veneer Block-front Dressing Mirror
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 28

    Mahogany Veneer Block-front Dressing Mirror

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 29

    Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Diminutive Carved Tiger Maple High Chest of Drawers
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 30

    Diminutive Carved Tiger Maple High Chest of Drawers

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • Tiger Maple Chest-on-chest
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 31

    Tiger Maple Chest-on-chest

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Figured Maple Chest-on-chest
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 32

    Figured Maple Chest-on-chest

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Terra-cotta Medallion of Benjamin Franklin
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 33

    Terra-cotta Medallion of Benjamin Franklin

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Terra-cotta Medallion of Benjamin Franklin
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 34

    Terra-cotta Medallion of Benjamin Franklin

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • John Trumbull (New York, Connecticut, England, 1756-1843)  Portrait of Brigadier General Ebenezer Huntington
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 35

    John Trumbull (New York, Connecticut, England, 1756-184...

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Attributed to Benjamin West (Pennsylvania, England, 1738-1820)  Portrait of Mr. Little
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 36

    Attributed to Benjamin West (Pennsylvania, England, 173...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Attributed to Gilbert Stuart (Massachusetts, Rhode Island, England, 1755-1828)  Portrait of Mrs. Clement
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500
    Lot 37

    Attributed to Gilbert Stuart (Massachusetts, Rhode Isla...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,500
  • Andrew Jackson Printed Campaign Textile
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 38

    Andrew Jackson Printed Campaign Textile

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Mahogany Serpentine Slant-lid Desk
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 39

    Mahogany Serpentine Slant-lid Desk

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Large Mahogany Queen Anne Drop-leaf Dining Table
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 40

    Large Mahogany Queen Anne Drop-leaf Dining Table

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Mahogany Slant-lid Desk
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 41

    Mahogany Slant-lid Desk

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Carved Cherry Linen Press
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 42

    Carved Cherry Linen Press

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Maple Chest-on-frame
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 43

    Maple Chest-on-frame

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Cherry Tall Chest of Seven Drawers
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 44

    Cherry Tall Chest of Seven Drawers

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Carved Walnut Chest of Four Drawers
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 45

    Carved Walnut Chest of Four Drawers

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Walnut Linen Press
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 46

    Walnut Linen Press

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Walnut High Chest of Drawers
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 47

    Walnut High Chest of Drawers

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Remarkable Pieced and Appliqued Cotton Civil War Memorial Quilt
    Estimate
    $100,000 - $150,000
    Lot 48

    Remarkable Pieced and Appliqued Cotton Civil War Memori...

    Est.
    $100,000 - $150,000

Auction Description

American Furniture & Decorative Arts by Bonhams Skinner

Preview Times
February 28, 12PM – 5PM
March 1, 12PM – 5PM
March 2, 12PM – 8PM

A live auction of 360 lots featuring impressive examples of American craftsmanship; Civil War quilt, Mary Bell Sawvan, the Elizabeth Hadley White Chest, 1718, a 19th century molded copper heron weathervane from the summer residence of Albert Henry Davenport and a unique silver lemon stainer, 1765 bearing the name Moses Brown.

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508-970-3200
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Bonhams Skinner
Boston, MA 02116
United States

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Phone:+16173505400

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