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  • Slip- and Roulette-decorated Pearlware Pepper Pot
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 145

    Slip- and Roulette-decorated Pearlware Pepper Pot

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Mocha-decorated Pearlware Pepper Pot
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 146

    Mocha-decorated Pearlware Pepper Pot

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Seven Mocha-decorated Pepper Pots
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 147

    Seven Mocha-decorated Pepper Pots

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Slip-decorated Pearlware Master Salt
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 148

    Slip-decorated Pearlware Master Salt

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Slip-decorated Pearlware Pepper Pot
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 149

    Slip-decorated Pearlware Pepper Pot

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Five Mocha-decorated Pepper Pots
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 150

    Five Mocha-decorated Pepper Pots

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Slip-marbled Half-pint Mug
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 151

    Slip-marbled Half-pint Mug

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Slip- and Roulette-decorated Pearlware Pepper Pot
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 152

    Slip- and Roulette-decorated Pearlware Pepper Pot

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Slip Shavings-decorated Creamware Jug
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 153

    Slip Shavings-decorated Creamware Jug

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Tall Case Clock
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 154

    Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Tall Case Clock

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Federal Mahogany and Bird's-eye Maple Veneer Inlaid Card Table
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 155

    Federal Mahogany and Bird's-eye Maple Veneer Inlaid Car...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Mahogany Inlaid Pembroke Table
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 156

    Mahogany Inlaid Pembroke Table

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Small Federal Cherry and Bird's-eye Maple Inlaid Bureau
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 157

    Small Federal Cherry and Bird's-eye Maple Inlaid Bureau...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Cherry and Bird's-eye Maple Veneer Bowfront Chest of Drawers
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 158

    Cherry and Bird's-eye Maple Veneer Bowfront Chest of Dr...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Federal Mahogany and Mahogany and Tiger Maple Veneer Inlaid Card Table
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 159

    Federal Mahogany and Mahogany and Tiger Maple Veneer In...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Mahogany Veneer and Inlaid Tea Caddy
    Estimate
    $600 - $1,200
    Lot 160

    Mahogany Veneer and Inlaid Tea Caddy

    Est.
    $600 - $1,200
  • Carved and Inlaid Walnut Box
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 161

    Carved and Inlaid Walnut Box

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Pair of Carved Urn Architectural Finials
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 161A

    Pair of Carved Urn Architectural Finials

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Watercolor Drake Family Record
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 162

    Watercolor Drake Family Record

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • American School, Mid-19th Century  Basket of Fruit
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 163

    American School, Mid-19th Century Basket of Fruit

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • American School, Early 19th Century  Miniature Portrait of Mary Anne Hyde
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 164

    American School, Early 19th Century Miniature Portrait ...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Pair of Watercolor and Gouache Silhouettes
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 165

    Pair of Watercolor and Gouache Silhouettes

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Two Watercolor Portraits
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 166

    Two Watercolor Portraits

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Anglo-American School, 19th Century  Miniature Portrait of a Gentleman
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 167A

    Anglo-American School, 19th Century Miniature Portrait ...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Eliza H. King (America, Early 19th Century)  Jacob's First Sight of Rachel
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 168

    Eliza H. King (America, Early 19th Century) Jacob's Fir...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Federal Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Inlaid Tambour-front Desk
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 169

    Federal Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Inlaid Tambour-fro...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Federal Mahogany Inlaid Card Table
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 170

    Federal Mahogany Inlaid Card Table

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Pine Tall Case Clock
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 171

    Pine Tall Case Clock

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Mahogany and Mahogany and Bird's-eye Maple Veneer Inlaid Card Table
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 172

    Mahogany and Mahogany and Bird's-eye Maple Veneer Inlai...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Mahogany Upholstered Lolling Chair
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 173

    Mahogany Upholstered Lolling Chair

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Set of Eight Federal Carved Mahogany Shield-back Dining Chairs
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 174

    Set of Eight Federal Carved Mahogany Shield-back Dining...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Inlaid Cherry Card Table
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 175

    Inlaid Cherry Card Table

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Set of Twelve Classical Carved Mahogany and Eglomise Dining Chairs
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 177

    Set of Twelve Classical Carved Mahogany and Eglomise Di...

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Mahogany Three-tier Wall Shelf
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 178

    Mahogany Three-tier Wall Shelf

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Mahogany Canterbury
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 179

    Mahogany Canterbury

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Worktable
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 180

    Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Worktable

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Attributed to John Hughes (British, 1806-1878/80)  Two Liverpool Pilot Boats Depicted in Beaumaris Bay Near Point Lynas
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 181

    Attributed to John Hughes (British, 1806-1878/80) Two L...

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Attributed to John Hughes (British, 1806-1880)  Portrait of the Vessel Mary O'Brien   of Thomaston, Maine
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 182

    Attributed to John Hughes (British, 1806-1880) Portrait...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Richard Barnett Spencer (British, fl. 1840-1874)  Portrait of the N. Boynton
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 183

    Richard Barnett Spencer (British, fl. 1840-1874) Portra...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Samuel Walters (British, 1811-1882)  Sam Dunning   in Beaumaris Bay near Point Lynas Lighthouse
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 184

    Samuel Walters (British, 1811-1882) Sam Dunning in Beau...

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • Antonio Nicolo Gasparo Jacobsen (New York/New Jersey, 1850-1921)  Portrait of the C.C. Chapman
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 185

    Antonio Nicolo Gasparo Jacobsen (New York/New Jersey, 1...

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Antonio Nicolo Gasparo Jacobsen (New York/New Jersey/Denmark, 1850-1921)  Pilot Boat No. 9 Painted on a Plate
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 186

    Antonio Nicolo Gasparo Jacobsen (New York/New Jersey/De...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Frederic Roux (French, 1805-1870/74)  Italy off Barfleur June 13th, 1847
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 187

    Frederic Roux (French, 1805-1870/74) Italy off Barfleur...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Honore Pellegrin (France, England, United States, 1793-1869), Ship Harrisburg of Boston O. Matthews Master, Entering Marseill
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 188

    Honore Pellegrin (France, England, United States, 1793-...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • James Heard (British, 19th Century)  Portrait of a British Schooner
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 189

    James Heard (British, 19th Century) Portrait of a Briti...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Joseph Witham (British, 1832-1901)  Portrait of the Vessel John R. Kelley
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 190

    Joseph Witham (British, 1832-1901) Portrait of the Vess...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • William Pierce Stubbs (Maine, Massachusetts, 1842-1909), Portrait of the Sarah Pauline Flying an American Flag, Probably off
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 191

    William Pierce Stubbs (Maine, Massachusetts, 1842-1909)...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Classical Shell-decorated and Red-painted Sofa
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 192

    Classical Shell-decorated and Red-painted Sofa

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500

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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Phone:+1 6173505400

Buyer’s Premium

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$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
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$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

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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