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  • Sheet Copper Sailboat Weathervane, early 20th century, the heavy gauge copper flag, sails, and hull on a central wrought iron post, ht.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1961

    Sheet Copper Sailboat Weathervane, early 20th century, ...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Sheet Iron Rooster Weathervane, 19th century, composed of several pieces of sheet iron riveted or welded together, with iron strap rein
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1962

    Sheet Iron Rooster Weathervane, 19th century, composed ...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Painted and Molded Sheet Metal "Four Winds" Sailboat Weathervane, early 20th century, the three-masted vessel with wire rigging, with f
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1963

    Painted and Molded Sheet Metal "Four Winds" Sailboat We...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Large Molded Gold-painted Fish Figure, late 19th/early 20th century, the flattened form with realistically detailed scales and fins, an
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1964

    Large Molded Gold-painted Fish Figure, late 19th/early ...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Small Molded Copper Running Horse Weathervane, late 19th century, flattened full-body form with sheet copper mane, on a custom stand, o
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1965

    Small Molded Copper Running Horse Weathervane, late 19t...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Large Gilt Sheet Copper Bannerette Weathervane, late 19th century, with scrolled details and cast metal arrow point, with stand, lg. 54
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1966

    Large Gilt Sheet Copper Bannerette Weathervane, late 19...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Red-painted Tinned Sheet Iron "Dexter" Horse Weathervane, early 20th century, on custom wood stand, lg. 33 1/4 in.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1967

    Red-painted Tinned Sheet Iron "Dexter" Horse Weathervan...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Painted Wood "Eclipse" Windmill Weathervane, America, 20th century, the red-painted structure with green-painted blade and tail, the ta
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1968

    Painted Wood "Eclipse" Windmill Weathervane, America, 2...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Black Cast Iron Melcher's Patent Horse Head Hitching Post, Detroit, Michigan, late 19th century, the base marked "MELCHERS/DETROIT/MICH
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 1969

    Black Cast Iron Melcher's Patent Horse Head Hitching Po...

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Two Painted Cast Iron Dog-form Still Banks, America, late 19th century, one seated on a floral-painted pillow, the other in a seated po
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1970

    Two Painted Cast Iron Dog-form Still Banks, America, la...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Four Safe-form Still Banks, America, late 19th/early 20th century, each with combination lock door, ht. to 6 in.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1971

    Four Safe-form Still Banks, America, late 19th/early 20...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Cast Iron "Uncle Sam" Bank, late 19th century, with remnants of original paint, ht. 11 1/4 in.
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1972

    Cast Iron "Uncle Sam" Bank, late 19th century, with rem...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Paint-decorated Cast Iron Butler Doorstop, early 20th century, in the form of an African American man wearing a blue uniform and buff b
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 1973

    Paint-decorated Cast Iron Butler Doorstop, early 20th c...

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Paint-decorated Cast Iron Odd Fellow/Rebecca Doorstop, early 20th century, crescent moon with star decoration supporting a dove, chain
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 1974

    Paint-decorated Cast Iron Odd Fellow/Rebecca Doorstop, ...

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Small Red-painted Cast Iron Coffee Grinder, Enterprise Manufacturing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, late 19th century, marked on
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1975

    Small Red-painted Cast Iron Coffee Grinder, Enterprise ...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Large Brass Tycos Standard Thermometer, early 20th century, the cylindrical case with engraved white scale having black-painted numbers
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1976

    Large Brass Tycos Standard Thermometer, early 20th cent...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Pair of Cast Iron Grates, America, c. 1920s, the rectangular forms composed of registers of straight, diagonal, and wavy lines, old wea
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1977

    Pair of Cast Iron Grates, America, c. 1920s, the rectan...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Iron Gate, America, late 19th/early 20th century, the frame with foliate and scroll cresting on square posts, with swelled elements enc
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1978

    Iron Gate, America, late 19th/early 20th century, the f...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Painted Cast Iron Santa Claus Mechanical Bank, depressing the lever at the back causes Santa's right arm to raise to his mouth, ht. 6 1
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 1979

    Painted Cast Iron Santa Claus Mechanical Bank, depressi...

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • "Bird's Eye View of Harvard College and Old Cambridge," Julius H. Kummer, 1858, lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, (toned, faded,
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1980

    "Bird's Eye View of Harvard College and Old Cambridge,"...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Printed "Perspective View of Boston Harbor Islands & Men of War," engraved by Sidney Smith, 1904, after Christian Remick (Massachusetts
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1981

    Printed "Perspective View of Boston Harbor Islands & Me...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Framed Boston Engraving, after J.W. Hill, engraved by C. Mottram, 1857, hand-colored, identified in an inscription in the matrix, image
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1982

    Framed Boston Engraving, after J.W. Hill, engraved by C...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • "American Forest Scene./ Maple Sugaring," Nathaniel Currier, publisher, c. 1856, lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, identified in
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1983

    "American Forest Scene./ Maple Sugaring," Nathaniel Cur...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Boston Engraving, after J.W. Hill, engraved by C. Mottram, 1857, hand-colored, identified in an inscription in the matrix, (artist name
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1984

    Boston Engraving, after J.W. Hill, engraved by C. Mottr...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • View of the City of Pittsburgh in 1817, published by Pittsburgh Lith. Co., by Charles Lappe, 1877, lithograph with hand-coloring on pap
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1985

    View of the City of Pittsburgh in 1817, published by Pi...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Two Ornithological Prints:  Smew [Plate LIX] and Little Bittern [Plate VI], after John Prideaux Selby (Eng...
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1986

    Two Ornithological Prints: Smew [Plate LIX] and Little ...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Justin McCarthy (Pennsylvania, 1891-1977), Double-sided Figural Painting: From the Show Tip-top and "Betty", Unsigned, titled and inscr
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1987

    Justin McCarthy (Pennsylvania, 1891-1977), Double-sided...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Louis Monza (California/New York/Italy, 1897-1984), The Ogre #1, Signed and dated "Monza 1956" l.r., titled on a 1994 invoice., Conditi
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1988

    Louis Monza (California/New York/Italy, 1897-1984), The...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Louis Monza (California/New York/Italy, 1897-1984), Three Works: Inaction; Untitled (Erotic Scene); and Untitled (Figure in Mouth), All
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1989

    Louis Monza (California/New York/Italy, 1897-1984), Thr...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Lithographed Millerite (Adventist) Chronology of the Apocalypse Chart, A Chronological Chart of the Visions of Daniel & John, J.V. Hime
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1990

    Lithographed Millerite (Adventist) Chronology of the Ap...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Will Moses (New York, b. 1956), Bee's By the Road, Signed and inscribed "Will Moses/Eagle Bridge" l.r., titled, dated "8-81" and number
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1991

    Will Moses (New York, b. 1956), Bee's By the Road, Sign...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Two East Anatolian Flatweave Bagfaces, Turkey, late 19th century, 2 ft. 2 in. x 2 ft. 8 in. and 2 ft. 9 in. x 1 ft. 6 in.
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 1992

    Two East Anatolian Flatweave Bagfaces, Turkey, late 19t...

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Qashqai Rug, Southwestern Iran, c. 1900, 6 ft. x 3 ft.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1993

    Qashqai Rug, Southwestern Iran, c. 1900, 6 ft. x 3 ft.

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Pair of Bakhtiari Mixed Technique Bags, southwestern Iran, c. 1900, 8 ft. 11 in. x 3 ft. 5 in.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1994

    Pair of Bakhtiari Mixed Technique Bags, southwestern Ir...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Luri Long Rug, Iran, c. 1930, 8 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. 7 in.
    Estimate
    $400 - $500
    Lot 1995

    Luri Long Rug, Iran, c. 1930, 8 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. 7 in...

    Est.
    $400 - $500
  • Afshar Rug, Iran, c. 1900, 4 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 10 in.   Provenance:  The James Way and Raymond Rosenberg Collection.
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1996

    Afshar Rug, Iran, c. 1900, 4 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 10 in. ...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Kuba Rug, Caucasus, c. 1880, 5 ft. 7 in. x 3 ft. 8 in.   Provenance:  The James Way and Raymond Rosenberg Collection.
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 1997

    Kuba Rug, Caucasus, c. 1880, 5 ft. 7 in. x 3 ft. 8 in. ...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Kuba Soumak Long Rug, Caucasus, c. 1880, 9 ft. x 3 ft. 8 in.
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1998

    Kuba Soumak Long Rug, Caucasus, c. 1880, 9 ft. x 3 ft. ...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Antique Kashan Rug, Iran, c. 1890, 7 ft. x 4 ft. 9 in.
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 1999

    Antique Kashan Rug, Iran, c. 1890, 7 ft. x 4 ft. 9 in.

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Genghi Long Rug, Caucasus, c. 1880, 9 ft. 4 in. x 3 ft. 6 in.
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $1,800
    Lot 2000

    Genghi Long Rug, Caucasus, c. 1880, 9 ft. 4 in. x 3 ft....

    Est.
    $1,500 - $1,800
  • Kuba Rug, Caucasus, c. 1880, 4 ft. 2 in. x 3 ft. 4 in.
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 2001

    Kuba Rug, Caucasus, c. 1880, 4 ft. 2 in. x 3 ft. 4 in.

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Kurdish Long Rug, Iran, c. 1930, 9 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. 5 in.
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 2002

    Kurdish Long Rug, Iran, c. 1930, 9 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. 5...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Heriz Carpet, northwestern Iran, c. 1940, approx. 10 ft. x 14 ft.
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 2003

    Heriz Carpet, northwestern Iran, c. 1940, approx. 10 ft...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Kula Rug, Turkey, c. 1850, 5 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft. 10 in.
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 2004

    Kula Rug, Turkey, c. 1850, 5 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft. 10 in.

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Three Shahsavan Mafrash Panels, Azerbaijan, c. 1900, 18 in. x 38 in., 16 in. x 16 in., and 18 in. x 19 in.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 2005

    Three Shahsavan Mafrash Panels, Azerbaijan, c. 1900, 18...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Serapi Carpet, Iran, c. 1900, 12 ft. 1 in. x 9 ft. 10 in.
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 2006

    Serapi Carpet, Iran, c. 1900, 12 ft. 1 in. x 9 ft. 10 i...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Afshar Rug, Iran, c. 1920, 6 ft. x 4 ft. 6 in.
    Estimate
    $400 - $500
    Lot 2007

    Afshar Rug, Iran, c. 1920, 6 ft. x 4 ft. 6 in.

    Est.
    $400 - $500
  • Shirvan Long Rug, Caucasus, c. 1900, 10 ft. 2 in. x 5 ft. 6 in.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 2008

    Shirvan Long Rug, Caucasus, c. 1900, 10 ft. 2 in. x 5 f...

    Est.
    $400 - $600

Auction Description

Americana by Bonhams Skinner
Preview Times August 15, 12PM – 5PM August 16, 12PM – 5PM August 17, 12PM – 5PM August 18, 12PM – 6PM Contact Us General Inquiries 508.970.3211 support@skinnerinc.com Department Specialists 508.970.3200 americana@skinnerinc.com The Americana online timed sale features over 1,000 lots of early American furniture, pottery, Chinese export porcelain, silver, folk art, textiles, and pewter from several New England and midwestern collections. Read more
Bonhams Skinner
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States

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Phone:+1 6173505400

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A. Conditions of Sale 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 seven (7) days from the date of sale. If any property has not been removed within seven (7) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. (a) Skinner Inc. reserves the right to charge a minimum storage fee of $10 per lot per day, and 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 seven (7) 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. Sales in Massachusetts, Florida, New York, and Maine are subject to the respective current sales taxes. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties may be exempt from sales tax upon submission of proper documentation. 10. A premium equal to 25% of the final bid price up to and including $250,000, plus 20% of the final bid price from $250,001 up to and including $3,000,000, plus 12% of the final bid price from $3,000,001 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. B. Skinner, Inc. & Lower Falls Wine Co. Conditions of Sale – Fine Wines/Fine Wines – Online Auction 1. All bidders and buyers of wine must be at least 21 years of age and shall present satisfying legal documentation of this at auction. In the event the buyer is a partnership or corporate entity, the receiver of the wine shall furnish proof fulfilling this criteria. 2. 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, Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot. 3. All property is sold “as is,” and neither Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation or 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, or 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 in the catalog, or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability. Prospective buyers are urged to inspect those lots they have interest in. 4. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by Skinner, Inc. 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. Please note Massachusetts state law requires all purchasers of alcoholic beverages be at least 21 years of age. 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. 5. All merchandise purchased is payable directly to Skinner Inc., and must be paid for the day of the auction. All merchandise must be removed from Lower Falls Wine Co. within forty five (45) days of the auction, and in no event shall Skinner Inc. or Lower Falls Wine Co. have any liability for any damage to property left on its premises for more than fourteen (14) days after the sale. Lower Falls Wine Co. may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly storage fee per lot as determined by Lower Falls Wine Co. (see Collection of Wines). If any property has not been removed within forty five (45) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. (a) the merchandise may be transferred to and stored at a bonded warehouse and the purchaser agrees to pay all transfer and storage expenses, and/or (b) Skinner Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. 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. 6. Acceptable forms of payment are cash, good check, or wire transfers, payable in U.S. dollars. Checks will be acceptable only if credit has been established with Skinner or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing the check. Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. reserve the right to hold merchandise purchased until the funds have cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Skinner and/or Lower Falls Wine Co. a handling charge of $25.00 for any check dishonored by the drawee. 7. 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. and Lower Falls Wine Co. 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. 8. In no event will the liability of Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item. 9. Lower Falls Wine Co. may, in their discretion and at purchaser’s request, package and arrange for delivery as directed by the purchaser. In such event, purchaser agrees that (a) all such packaging, handling and delivery is at the sole risk of the purchaser and that Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. shall have no liability for any loss or damage to such items, and (b) purchaser shall pay in advance, all packaging expenses, including labor, materials, carriers fees and all insurance charges. Please arrange seventy-two (72) hours in advance for collection and delivery. Purchaser shall make itself aware of the limitations and restrictions imposed by various states in regards to the transportation and importation of alcoholic beverages and purchaser has the sole responsibility to research and comply with all permit and licensing requirements. Neither Skinner, Inc. nor Lower Falls Wine Co. shall be responsible for obtaining any permits or licenses on behalf of purchaser and no sale shall be cancelled or refunded for lack of purchaser’s noncompliance with permitting and licensing issues. (Please see Collection of Wines) 10. A premium equal to 25% of the final bid price up to and including $250,000, plus 20% of the final bid price from $250,001 up to and including $3,000,000, plus 12% of the final bid price from $3,000,001 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. C. Firearms 1. Post-1898 firearms must be registered in compliance with federal law. 2. Federal Firearms License purchases only. 3. To purchase with a Curio & Relic License, the gun must be listed as acceptable on the ATF list for collectors of curios. www.atf.gov/sites/default/files/assets/pdf-files/p-5300-11-firearms-curios-or-relics-list.pdf 4. Bidder must provide FFL information upon registration to bid. We highly recommend registering in advance, please contact William Madden at 508.970.3283. 5. Bidders who do not have a valid FFL must provide Skinner with a license for an FFL transfer agent upon registering to bid, and upon receipt of the agent’s FFL, the firearm must be shipped to the transfer agent, not the buyer/winner of the auction. 6. A transfer agent can charge for handling the transfer. It is the buyer/winner’s responsibility to pay for and make arrangements for an agent prior to registering to bid. CONDITION OF FIREARMS AND ANTIQUE ARMS. Skinner, Inc. (“Skinner”) makes no warranties or representations whatsoever, and no employee or consultant of Skinner, Inc. has the authority to make any warranties or representations, concerning any firearms or antique arms, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES REGARDING MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE, as well as any express or implied warranties or representations regarding the operation, condition, reliability, safety to store or transport, or legality to purchase, own, store, transport or resell any firearms or antique arms. Use of any firearms or antique arms purchased at Skinner is entirely at the user’s risk. Skinner recommends that all weapons purchased at auction be examined by a competent gunsmith. Skinner disclaims any liability whatsoever for accident, injury or damage resulting to any person or property from the purchase, sale, transport, storage or use of any firearms or antique arms purchased through Skinner. All other Terms & Conditions of Sale at Skinner remain applicable, please refer to Conditions of Sale