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August Americana

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  • Diminutive Queen Anne Maple and Walnut Veneer High Chest of Drawers
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 2000

    Diminutive Queen Anne Maple and Walnut Veneer High Ches...

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Queen Anne Maple and Mahogany Veneer Dressing Table
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 2001

    Queen Anne Maple and Mahogany Veneer Dressing Table

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Queen Anne Upholstered Easy Chair
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 2002

    Queen Anne Upholstered Easy Chair

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Red Transfer-decorated Creamware "Success to the Crooked but Interesting Town of Boston!" Jug
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 2003

    Red Transfer-decorated Creamware "Success to the Crooke...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Leather "Boston" Wallet
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 2004

    Leather "Boston" Wallet

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Pressed Horn Box
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 2005

    Pressed Horn Box

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • "A Map of New England and New York,"
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 2006

    "A Map of New England and New York,"

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • John Wiltson's Carved Powder Horn
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 2007

    John Wiltson's Carved Powder Horn

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Pair of Biston Brass and Enamel "Admiral Nelson" Mirror Supports
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 2008

    Pair of Biston Brass and Enamel "Admiral Nelson" Mirror...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Bilston Enamel Taper Candlestick
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 2009

    Bilston Enamel Taper Candlestick

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Early English Needlework Picture
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 2010

    Early English Needlework Picture

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Needlework Sampler
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 2011

    Needlework Sampler

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Early English Needlework Picture
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 2012

    Early English Needlework Picture

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Early English Royalty Scene Needlework Picture
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 2013

    Early English Royalty Scene Needlework Picture

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Early English Needlework Picture
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 2014

    Early English Needlework Picture

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Early English "Sampson and Delilah" Needlework Picture
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 2015

    Early English "Sampson and Delilah" Needlework Picture

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Early English Stumpwork Picture
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 2016

    Early English Stumpwork Picture

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Needlework "Ann Kelsell" Needlework Sampler
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 2017

    Needlework "Ann Kelsell" Needlework Sampler

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Polychrome Decorated Export Porcelain Coffeepot with Shoe and Bootmaker Imagery
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 2018

    Polychrome Decorated Export Porcelain Coffeepot with Sh...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Pair of Export Porcelain Trembleuse
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 2019

    Pair of Export Porcelain Trembleuse

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Pair of Export Porcelain Plates
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 2020

    Pair of Export Porcelain Plates

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Export Porcelain Fruit Basket
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 2021

    Export Porcelain Fruit Basket

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Export Porcelain Plate and Bowl
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 2022

    Export Porcelain Plate and Bowl

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Two Export Porcelain Candlesticks
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 2023

    Two Export Porcelain Candlesticks

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Export Porcelain Peony Plate
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 2024

    Export Porcelain Peony Plate

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Pair of Small Export Porcelain Bowls
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 2025

    Pair of Small Export Porcelain Bowls

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Nanking Export Porcelain Tureen and Undertray
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 2026

    Nanking Export Porcelain Tureen and Undertray

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Canton Export Porcelain Ewer
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 2027

    Canton Export Porcelain Ewer

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Gilt/Powder Blue-glazed Bowl
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 2028

    Gilt/Powder Blue-glazed Bowl

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Four Export Porcelain Table Items
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 2029

    Four Export Porcelain Table Items

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Walnut Tall Case Clock
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 2030

    Walnut Tall Case Clock

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Staffordshire White Salt-glazed Stoneware Double Tea Caddy
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 2031

    Staffordshire White Salt-glazed Stoneware Double Tea Ca...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Staffordshire Molded Creamware Plate
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 2032

    Staffordshire Molded Creamware Plate

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Staffordshire White Salt-glazed Stoneware Tureen and Undertray
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 2033

    Staffordshire White Salt-glazed Stoneware Tureen and Un...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Staffordshire White Salt-glazed Stoneware Water Bottle
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 2034

    Staffordshire White Salt-glazed Stoneware Water Bottle

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Staffordshire White Salt-glazed Stoneware Berry Basket and Undertray
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 2035

    Staffordshire White Salt-glazed Stoneware Berry Basket ...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Two Small Staffordshire White Salt-glazed Stoneware Dishes
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 2036

    Two Small Staffordshire White Salt-glazed Stoneware Dis...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Red Oak Joined Chest
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 2037

    Red Oak Joined Chest

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Maple Table with Falling Leaves
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 2038

    Maple Table with Falling Leaves

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Staffordshire Scratch Blue Decorated Salt-glazed Stoneware Presentation Punch Bowl
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 2039

    Staffordshire Scratch Blue Decorated Salt-glazed Stonew...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Staffordshire White Salt-glazed Stoneware Jug
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 2040

    Staffordshire White Salt-glazed Stoneware Jug

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Staffordshire Scratch Blue Decorated Salt-glazed Stoneware Puzzle Jug
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 2041

    Staffordshire Scratch Blue Decorated Salt-glazed Stonew...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Staffordshire Scratch Blue Decorated Salt-glazed Stoneware Jug
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 2042

    Staffordshire Scratch Blue Decorated Salt-glazed Stonew...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Staffordshire Scratch Blue Decorated Salt-glazed Stoneware Punch Bowl
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 2043

    Staffordshire Scratch Blue Decorated Salt-glazed Stonew...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Staffordshire Scratch Blue Decorated Salt-glazed Stoneware Bowl
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 2044

    Staffordshire Scratch Blue Decorated Salt-glazed Stonew...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Staffordshire Scratch Blue Decorated Salt-glazed Stoneware Quart Mug
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 2045

    Staffordshire Scratch Blue Decorated Salt-glazed Stonew...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Staffordshire Enamel-decorated Salt-glazed Stoneware Jug
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 2046

    Staffordshire Enamel-decorated Salt-glazed Stoneware Ju...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Staffordshire Enamel-decorated Salt-glazed Stoneware Jug
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 2047

    Staffordshire Enamel-decorated Salt-glazed Stoneware Ju...

    Est.
    $300 - $500

Auction Description

August Americana by Bonhams Skinner
Preview by appointment only. Please contact the department for questions about the auction. This August Americana sale features over 600 lots from a wide range of consignors. Three centuries of American-made furniture spanning the late 17th through late 19th centuries highlight the sale. Well crafted pieces from all over the Northeast include the Carved “MH” Hadley chest, a Massachusetts-made walnut veneer high chest in old surface, and a cherry chest of drawers made in the Deerfield, Massachusetts, area, with an impressively scalloped top. There are several pieces from a collection assembled with a fastidious eye for early surfaces, and a selection of early Pennsylvania furniture including tall clocks and case pieces from two private collections. As is always the case, this August’s Americana offerings are brightened by a variety of colorful folk art objects and painted furniture. Paint-decorated and grain-painted pieces include a four-drawer chest from Vermont, and a simple and elegant painted dressing table with understated decoration. More color is added by a large selection of hooked rugs, painted boxes of many shapes and sizes, and a group of gilt and molded copper weathervanes. This auction is available only over the internet. Log in or create a new account on the Skinner website to participate. Contact Us 508.970.3200 americana@skinnerinc.com Read more
Bonhams Skinner
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States

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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 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.

Revised January 8, 2014