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  • William Davenport Gimbaled Ship's Compass in Slide-lid Box
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 290

    William Davenport Gimbaled Ship's Compass in Slide-lid ...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Carved and Painted Miniature Shore Bird Figure
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 291

    Carved and Painted Miniature Shore Bird Figure

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Carved and Painted Wooden Full-body Sperm Whale
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 292

    Carved and Painted Wooden Full-body Sperm Whale

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Carved and Painted Wooden Sperm Whale Plaque
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 293

    Carved and Painted Wooden Sperm Whale Plaque

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Carved and Painted Wooden Humpback Whale Plaque
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 294

    Carved and Painted Wooden Humpback Whale Plaque

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Relief-carved and Painted Wooden Finback Whale Wall Plaque
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 295

    Relief-carved and Painted Wooden Finback Whale Wall Pla...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Polar Bear and Cubs Hooked Mat
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 296

    Polar Bear and Cubs Hooked Mat

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Polar Bear and Gulls Hooked Mat
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 297

    Polar Bear and Gulls Hooked Mat

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Polar Bears Hooked Mat
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 298

    Polar Bears Hooked Mat

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Figures, Dogs, and Harbor Scene Hooked Mat
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 299

    Figures, Dogs, and Harbor Scene Hooked Mat

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Seal and Pup Hooked Mat
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 300

    Seal and Pup Hooked Mat

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Large Grenfell-style Hooked Geese in Flight Mat
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 301

    Large Grenfell-style Hooked Geese in Flight Mat

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Grenfell-style Hooked Rug
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 302

    Grenfell-style Hooked Rug

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Ralph Cahoon (Massachusetts, 1910-1982)      Weighing In
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 303

    Ralph Cahoon (Massachusetts, 1910-1982) Weighing In

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • W.M.C. Philbrick (American, 19th Century)      Profile View of the U.S.S. Ossipee
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 304

    W.M.C. Philbrick (American, 19th Century) Profile View ...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • American School, Mid-19th Century      The Ship Carib
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 305

    American School, Mid-19th Century The Ship Carib

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • William Pierce Stubbs (1842-1909)      Portrait of the Sailing Yacht Edwin Forest
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 306

    William Pierce Stubbs (1842-1909) Portrait of the Saili...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Leonard John Pearce (American, 1932-)      America's Cup 1885
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 307

    Leonard John Pearce (American, 1932-) America's Cup 188...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Antonio Niclolo Gasparo Jacobsen (New York/New Jersey/Denmark, 1850-1921)      Portrait of the Paddlewheel Steamer Edgemont
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $18,000
    Lot 308

    Antonio Niclolo Gasparo Jacobsen (New York/New Jersey/D...

    Est.
    $12,000 - $18,000
  • Luca Papaluca The Elder (Italian, 1890-1934)      M.Y. Warrior, N.Y.Y.C.
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 309

    Luca Papaluca The Elder (Italian, 1890-1934) M.Y. Warri...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Chinese School, c. 1860-70      United States Clipper Ship off Hong Kong
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 310

    Chinese School, c. 1860-70 United States Clipper Ship o...

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Thomas Buttersworth Jr. (British, 1797-1842)      Yachting off Torquay
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 311

    Thomas Buttersworth Jr. (British, 1797-1842) Yachting o...

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Attributed to Antoine Roux (French, 1821-1882)      Brig Tenedos, Alfred Kenrick Commander. Smyrna 4th July, 1834
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 312

    Attributed to Antoine Roux (French, 1821-1882) Brig Ten...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Attributed to Robert Salmon (Britain and Massachusetts, 1775-after 1845)      Shipping off Whitehaven
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 313

    Attributed to Robert Salmon (Britain and Massachusetts,...

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • Large Whale's Tooth
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 314

    Large Whale's Tooth

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Large Polished Whale's Tooth
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 315

    Large Polished Whale's Tooth

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Large Whale's Tooth
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 316

    Large Whale's Tooth

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Whale's Tooth
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 317

    Whale's Tooth

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Whale's Tooth
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 318

    Whale's Tooth

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Polished Whale's Tooth
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 319

    Polished Whale's Tooth

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Polished Whale's Tooth
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 320

    Polished Whale's Tooth

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Whale's Tooth
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 321

    Whale's Tooth

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Whale's Tooth
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 322

    Whale's Tooth

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Long Narwhal Tusk
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 323

    Long Narwhal Tusk

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Large Narwhal Tusk
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 324

    Large Narwhal Tusk

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Polished Narwhal Tusk with Silver Tip
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 325

    Polished Narwhal Tusk with Silver Tip

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Narwhal Tusk
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 326

    Narwhal Tusk

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Modern Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 328

    Modern Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Carved Whale Ivory Eagle Head
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 330

    Carved Whale Ivory Eagle Head

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Nantucket Friendship Basket Purse
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 331

    Nantucket Friendship Basket Purse

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Nantucket Friendship Basket Purse
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 332

    Nantucket Friendship Basket Purse

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Nantucket Lightship Basket
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 333

    Nantucket Lightship Basket

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Deep Oval Swing-handle Nantucket Basket
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 334

    Deep Oval Swing-handle Nantucket Basket

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Small Nantucket Lightship Basket
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 335

    Small Nantucket Lightship Basket

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Small Nantucket Lightship Basket
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 336

    Small Nantucket Lightship Basket

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Penobscot Beaded Hat
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 337

    Penobscot Beaded Hat

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Chip-carved Box
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 338

    Chip-carved Box

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Chip-carved Box
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 339

    Chip-carved Box

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200

Auction Description

August Americana by Bonhams Skinner

The August Americana auction of over 600 lots will feature a wide array of Americana, including material from The Pam and James Alexander Collection, the Collection of New Hampshire picker Peter Caswell, and an excellent selection of mocha and dipped wares from The Jonathan Rickard Collection.

Preview Times
Thursday, August 10, 12PM-5PM
Friday, August 11, 12PM-8PM
Saturday, August 12, 12PM-5PM

Contact Us
508-970-3202
americana@skinnerinc.com

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Bonhams Skinner
Marlborough, MA 01752
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

Please visit http://www.skinnerinc.com/services/payment-and-shipping/ for information regarding the collection of items purchased at auction. 

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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