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  • Mocha Creamware Slip-decorated Hemispherical Bowl
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1

    Mocha Creamware Slip-decorated Hemispherical Bowl

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Pearlware Painted Hemispherical Bowl
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 2

    Pearlware Painted Hemispherical Bowl

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Mocha Quart Creamware Engine-turned Mug
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 3

    Mocha Quart Creamware Engine-turned Mug

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Pearlware Slip-banded Milk Jug
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 4

    Pearlware Slip-banded Milk Jug

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Mocha Quart Creamware Engine-turned Mug
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 5

    Mocha Quart Creamware Engine-turned Mug

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Mocha Creamware Pint Mug
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 6

    Mocha Creamware Pint Mug

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Mocha Pearlware Slip-decorated Jug
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 7

    Mocha Pearlware Slip-decorated Jug

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Mocha Slip-banded and Seaweed-decorated Jug
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 8

    Mocha Slip-banded and Seaweed-decorated Jug

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Mocha Pearlware and Engine-turned Pint Mug
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 9

    Mocha Pearlware and Engine-turned Pint Mug

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Mocha Dutch-shaped Jug
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 10

    Mocha Dutch-shaped Jug

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Mocha Pearlware Mug
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 11

    Mocha Pearlware Mug

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Mocha Cat's-eye Barrel-form Jug with Carved Wood Cover
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 12

    Mocha Cat's-eye Barrel-form Jug with Carved Wood Cover

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Mocha Pearlware and Slip-decorated Pint Mug
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 13

    Mocha Pearlware and Slip-decorated Pint Mug

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Mocha Cat's-eye Baluster-form Jug
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 14

    Mocha Cat's-eye Baluster-form Jug

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Mocha Cat's-eye and Earthworm Empire-shaped Jug
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 15

    Mocha Cat's-eye and Earthworm Empire-shaped Jug

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Mocha Pearlware Quart Porter Mug
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 16

    Mocha Pearlware Quart Porter Mug

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Mocha Barrel-shaped Jug
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 17

    Mocha Barrel-shaped Jug

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Mocha Yellow-body Half-pint Mug
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 18

    Mocha Yellow-body Half-pint Mug

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Yellow-body Slip-decorated Chamber Pot
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 19

    Yellow-body Slip-decorated Chamber Pot

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Whiteware Child's Mug
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 20

    Whiteware Child's Mug

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Slip-banded Shouldered Jug
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 21

    Slip-banded Shouldered Jug

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Three Slip-decorated Casters
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 22

    Three Slip-decorated Casters

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Mocha-decorated Pearlware Mustard Pot
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 23

    Mocha-decorated Pearlware Mustard Pot

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Slip-decorated Pearlware Half-pint Mug
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 24

    Slip-decorated Pearlware Half-pint Mug

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Cherry High Chest of Drawers
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 25

    Cherry High Chest of Drawers

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Carved and Gilded Rococo Mirror
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 26

    Carved and Gilded Rococo Mirror

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Blue-painted and Gilt-paper Applique-decorated Tall Clock
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 27

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

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Pair of Carved Mahogany Side Chairs
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 28

    Pair of Carved Mahogany Side Chairs

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Carved Walnut Serpentine-front Slant-lid Desk
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 29

    Carved Walnut Serpentine-front Slant-lid Desk

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Two Chippendale Side Chairs with Gothic Splats
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 30

    Two Chippendale Side Chairs with Gothic Splats

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Carved Mahogany Serpentine Tilt-top Stand
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 31

    Carved Mahogany Serpentine Tilt-top Stand

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Small Upholstered Armchair
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 32

    Small Upholstered Armchair

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Mahogany Veneer and Parcel-gilt Scroll-frame Mirror
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 33

    Mahogany Veneer and Parcel-gilt Scroll-frame Mirror

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Carved Cherry Chest-on-chest
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 34

    Carved Cherry Chest-on-chest

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Carved Mahogany Desk
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 35

    Carved Mahogany Desk

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Carved Mahogany Games Table with Drawer
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 36

    Carved Mahogany Games Table with Drawer

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Upholstered Lolling Chair
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 37

    Upholstered Lolling Chair

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Federal Carved Mahogany Pembroke Table
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 38

    Federal Carved Mahogany Pembroke Table

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • American School, Late 18th/Early 19th Century  Portrait of a Gentleman
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 39

    American School, Late 18th/Early 19th Century Portrait ...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Pair of Mezzotint Prints Heigh Ho
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 40

    Pair of Mezzotint Prints Heigh Ho

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Pair of Mahogany Veneer Cutlery Boxes
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 41

    Pair of Mahogany Veneer Cutlery Boxes

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Shell-inlaid Tea Caddy
    Estimate
    $300 - $350
    Lot 42

    Shell-inlaid Tea Caddy

    Est.
    $300 - $350
  • Penwork Tea Caddy
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 43

    Penwork Tea Caddy

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Walnut Cutlery Box
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 44

    Walnut Cutlery Box

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Society of the Cincinnati Tea Bowl and Saucer Made for and Owned by General Benjamin Lincoln
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 45

    Society of the Cincinnati Tea Bowl and Saucer Made for ...

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
  • Silver Sugar Tongs
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 46

    Silver Sugar Tongs

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin (New York, Philadelphia, France, 1770-1852), Miniature Portrait of General George Washin
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $25,000
    Lot 47

    Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin (New Yor...

    Est.
    $15,000 - $25,000
  • Sulphide Bust of George Washington
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 48

    Sulphide Bust of George Washington

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000

Auction Description

American Furniture & Decorative Arts by Bonhams Skinner
Preview Times February 27, 12PM – 5PM February 28, 12PM – 5PM March 1, 12PM-8PM This major March live auction of American Furniture & Decorative Arts features over 450 lots of Folk Art, Furniture, Important Historical Americana, Marine Art and Nautical Antiques, Fine Shaker handicrafts, American textiles, Weathervanes, Fine Art, and Antique Decorations. Contact Us 508.970.3200 americana@skinnerinc.com Read more
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

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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