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  • Two Small Oval Wallpaper Boxes
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 500

    Two Small Oval Wallpaper Boxes

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Large Painted Tin Document Box
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 501

    Large Painted Tin Document Box

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Small Blue and Orange Wallpaper Box
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 502

    Small Blue and Orange Wallpaper Box

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Small Paint-decorated Box
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 503

    Small Paint-decorated Box

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Mocha-decorated Pearlware Barrel-form Pitcher
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 504

    Mocha-decorated Pearlware Barrel-form Pitcher

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Three Mocha "Tree"-decorated Table Items
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 505

    Three Mocha "Tree"-decorated Table Items

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    $400 - $600
  • Large Slip-decorated Redware Plate
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 506

    Large Slip-decorated Redware Plate

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    $400 - $600
  • Slip-decorated "Nanny Men" Redware Plate
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 507

    Slip-decorated "Nanny Men" Redware Plate

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    $300 - $500
  • Pair of Rockingham-glazed Candlesticks
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    $200 - $250
    Lot 508

    Pair of Rockingham-glazed Candlesticks

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Two-gallon Cobalt Deer-decorated Stoneware Jar
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 509

    Two-gallon Cobalt Deer-decorated Stoneware Jar

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Polychrome Painted Wooden Bucket
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 510

    Polychrome Painted Wooden Bucket

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Red-, White-,  and Blue-painted Ash Splint Picnic Basket
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 511

    Red-, White-, and Blue-painted Ash Splint Picnic Basket...

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    $300 - $500
  • Red-painted Glazed House-form Watch Hutch
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 512

    Red-painted Glazed House-form Watch Hutch

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Paint-decorated Dome-top Chest in Apple Green and Yellow
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 513

    Paint-decorated Dome-top Chest in Apple Green and Yello...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Blue-painted Paint-decorated Dome-top Box
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 514

    Blue-painted Paint-decorated Dome-top Box

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Cherry Inlaid and Heart-decorated Pipe Box
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500
    Lot 515

    Cherry Inlaid and Heart-decorated Pipe Box

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,500
  • Long Wrought Iron Ember Tongs
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    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 516

    Long Wrought Iron Ember Tongs

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Etched Bull's-eye Glass Pane
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    $200 - $250
    Lot 517

    Etched Bull's-eye Glass Pane

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    $200 - $250
  • Putty-painted Document Box
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 518

    Putty-painted Document Box

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    $200 - $300
  • Yellow-painted and Smoke-decorated Dome-top Box
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 519

    Yellow-painted and Smoke-decorated Dome-top Box

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Small Leather-covered Document Box
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    $250 - $350
    Lot 520

    Small Leather-covered Document Box

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Walnut Slant-lid Salt Box
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 521

    Walnut Slant-lid Salt Box

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Wallpaper Covered Dome-top Box
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 522

    Wallpaper Covered Dome-top Box

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    $400 - $600
  • Polychrome Watercolor-decorated Paper-covered Rectangular Box
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 523

    Polychrome Watercolor-decorated Paper-covered Rectangul...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • American School, Early 19th Century  Portrait of a Young Fair-haired Boy in a Red Dress with Strawberries
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 524

    American School, Early 19th Century Portrait of a Young...

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • Ammi Phillips (New York/Connecticut, 1788-1865)  Portrait of a Gentleman with His Hand on a Book
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 525

    Ammi Phillips (New York/Connecticut, 1788-1865) Portrai...

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    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Attributed to William Jennys (Connecticut/New Hampshire, 1774-1859)  Portrait of a Boy
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    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 526

    Attributed to William Jennys (Connecticut/New Hampshire...

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    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Micah Williams (New Jersey, 1782-1837)  Portraits of a Stylish Lady and Gentleman
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 527

    Micah Williams (New Jersey, 1782-1837) Portraits of a S...

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Ruth Henshaw Miles Bascom, (Massachusetts, 1772-1848)  Portrait of a Young Lady
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 528

    Ruth Henshaw Miles Bascom, (Massachusetts, 1772-1848) P...

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • American School, Early 19th Century  Portrait of a Man in a Black Coat and Striped Vest
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 529

    American School, Early 19th Century Portrait of a Man i...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Blue-painted Corner Cupboard
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    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 530

    Blue-painted Corner Cupboard

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    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Early Red-painted Maple Candlestand
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 531

    Early Red-painted Maple Candlestand

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    $400 - $600
  • Early Pine Box
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 532

    Early Pine Box

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Early Quilt Panel Depicting a Courtier and His Lady
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 533

    Early Quilt Panel Depicting a Courtier and His Lady

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • "Ales Knight" Needlework Band Sampler
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 534

    "Ales Knight" Needlework Band Sampler

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Needlework Band Sampler
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 535

    Needlework Band Sampler

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    $600 - $800
  • "Susan Vanseiver" Needlework Sampler
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 536

    "Susan Vanseiver" Needlework Sampler

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Small Early Needlework Picture
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    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 537

    Small Early Needlework Picture

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    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Small Floral Needlework Picture
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 538

    Small Floral Needlework Picture

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    $300 - $500
  • Needlework Picture
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    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 539

    Needlework Picture

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    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Red-painted Pine Lidded Wood Box
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 540

    Red-painted Pine Lidded Wood Box

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    $300 - $500
  • Dark Brown-painted and Paint-decorated Oval-top Gate-leg Table
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 541

    Dark Brown-painted and Paint-decorated Oval-top Gate-le...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Red-painted Walnut Gate-leg Table
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 542

    Red-painted Walnut Gate-leg Table

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Queen Anne Maple Oval-top Tea Table
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 543

    Queen Anne Maple Oval-top Tea Table

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    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Pine and Maple Oval-top Tea Table
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 544

    Pine and Maple Oval-top Tea Table

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Paint-decorated Pine Paneled Fireboard
    Estimate
    $20,000 - $40,000
    Lot 545

    Paint-decorated Pine Paneled Fireboard

    Est.
    $20,000 - $40,000
  • Paint-decorated Pine Fireboard
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 546

    Paint-decorated Pine Fireboard

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    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Bannister-back Armchair
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 547

    Bannister-back Armchair

    Est.
    $300 - $500

Auction Description

August Americana by Bonhams Skinner
Day Two: August Americana, August 12, 2019 at 10AM in Marlborough Preview Times August 8, 12PM – 5PM August 9, 12PM – 8PM August 10, 12PM – 5PM August 11, 9AM – 10AM Contact Us 508.970.3200 americana@skinnerinc.com Read more
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