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  • Set of Six Oak Side Chairs
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 536

    Set of Six Oak Side Chairs

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    $200 - $300
  • Twelve Wedgwood Items
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    $300 - $400
    Lot 537

    Twelve Wedgwood Items

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    $300 - $400
  • Eight Small Boxes
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    $250 - $350
    Lot 538

    Eight Small Boxes

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    $250 - $350
  • Eugene Ferguson (Rhode Island, 19th/20th Century)       Landscape of a Rocky Hillside.
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 539

    Eugene Ferguson (Rhode Island, 19th/20th Century) Lands...

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    $300 - $500
  • Four Framed Works
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 540

    Four Framed Works

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    $400 - $600
  • Sixteen Ceramic Vessels
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    $200 - $250
    Lot 541

    Sixteen Ceramic Vessels

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    $200 - $250
  • Eight Wedgwood Purple Transfer-decorated Williams College Dinner Plates
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    $250 - $300
    Lot 542

    Eight Wedgwood Purple Transfer-decorated Williams Colle...

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    $250 - $300
  • Chippendale-style Carved Tiger Maple Scroll-frame Mirror
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    $200 - $250
    Lot 543

    Chippendale-style Carved Tiger Maple Scroll-frame Mirro...

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    $200 - $250
  • Gien Faience Cache Pot
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 544

    Gien Faience Cache Pot

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    $300 - $500
  • Paint-decorated Carriage
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    $200 - $250
    Lot 545

    Paint-decorated Carriage

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    $200 - $250
  • Singing Bird Automaton
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 546

    Singing Bird Automaton

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    $200 - $300
  • Eight Pieces of Majolica Pottery
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 547

    Eight Pieces of Majolica Pottery

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    $200 - $400
  • Famille Noire Enameled Porcelain Vase
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 548

    Famille Noire Enameled Porcelain Vase

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    $150 - $250
  • Eighteen Amberina Glass Items
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 549

    Eighteen Amberina Glass Items

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    $200 - $300
  • Attributed to Platt D. Babbitt (American, 1823-1879) Whole Plate Ambrotype of a Man and Woman Viewing Niagara Falls, Taken from the Pro
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    $250 - $350
    Lot 550

    Attributed to Platt D. Babbitt (American, 1823-1879) Wh...

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    $250 - $350
  • Eleven Pieces of Tiffany & Co. Holiday Porcelain
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 551

    Eleven Pieces of Tiffany & Co. Holiday Porcelain

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    $300 - $500
  • Colorless Cut Glass Fruit Bowl
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 552

    Colorless Cut Glass Fruit Bowl

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    $200 - $300
  • Modern Iridescent Glass Scarab Paperweight
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 553

    Modern Iridescent Glass Scarab Paperweight

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    $100 - $200
  • Group of Decorative Accessories
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 554

    Group of Decorative Accessories

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    $200 - $300
  • Three Dutch Delftware Blue and White Plates
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 555

    Three Dutch Delftware Blue and White Plates

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    $200 - $300
  • Dutch Hood Clock
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 556

    Dutch Hood Clock

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    $600 - $800
  • Wedgwood Queen's Ware Two-handled Vase and Cover
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 557

    Wedgwood Queen's Ware Two-handled Vase and Cover

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    $200 - $300
  • Two Dalzell, Gilmore & Leighton Findlay Onyx Silver Lustre Sugar Shakers
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 558

    Two Dalzell, Gilmore & Leighton Findlay Onyx Silver Lus...

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    $200 - $300
  • Pair of Fenton No. 349 Carnival Glass Candlesticks
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 559

    Pair of Fenton No. 349 Carnival Glass Candlesticks

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    $200 - $400
  • Five Mount Washington-type Biscuit Jars
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 560

    Five Mount Washington-type Biscuit Jars

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    $200 - $400
  • Five Iridescent Art Glass Vases
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 561

    Five Iridescent Art Glass Vases

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    $300 - $500
  • Three Coraline Satin Glass Vases
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 562

    Three Coraline Satin Glass Vases

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    $200 - $300
  • Four English Carved Oak Furniture Items
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 563

    Four English Carved Oak Furniture Items

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    $500 - $700
  • Steven North Thirty-hour Oak Tall Case Clock
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    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 564

    Steven North Thirty-hour Oak Tall Case Clock

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    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Two Wedgwood Pearlware Nautilus Shell Compotes
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 565

    Two Wedgwood Pearlware Nautilus Shell Compotes

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    $200 - $300
  • Stevens & Williams Art Glass Vase
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 566

    Stevens & Williams Art Glass Vase

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    $200 - $300
  • Thirteen Pieces of Cased and Satin Glass
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 567

    Thirteen Pieces of Cased and Satin Glass

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    $200 - $400
  • Four Porcelain Lambs and a Bunny Figurine Group
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 568

    Four Porcelain Lambs and a Bunny Figurine Group

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    $600 - $800
  • Seven Lamps
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 569

    Seven Lamps

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    $200 - $300
  • Two English Minton Pitchers
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 570

    Two English Minton Pitchers

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    $300 - $500
  • Federal-style Carved Mahogany Tall-post Bed
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 571

    Federal-style Carved Mahogany Tall-post Bed

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    $300 - $500
  • English Relief-decorated British Pitcher
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 572

    English Relief-decorated British Pitcher

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    $200 - $300
  • Two Imperial Freehand Iridescent Glass Vases
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 573

    Two Imperial Freehand Iridescent Glass Vases

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    $200 - $300
  • Six Art Glass Vases and Ten Opaque Glass Items
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 574

    Six Art Glass Vases and Ten Opaque Glass Items

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    $200 - $400
  • Brass Bull's-eye Hand Lantern
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 575

    Brass Bull's-eye Hand Lantern

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    $300 - $500
  • Twelve Iridescent Art Glass Items
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 576

    Twelve Iridescent Art Glass Items

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    $200 - $300
  • Twelve Imperial Iridescent Art Glass Items
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 577

    Twelve Imperial Iridescent Art Glass Items

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    $300 - $500
  • Brass and Glass Candelabra and Three-dish Centerpiece
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 578

    Brass and Glass Candelabra and Three-dish Centerpiece

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    $200 - $300
  • Federal Reverse-painted Split-baluster Mirror
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    $200 - $250
    Lot 579

    Federal Reverse-painted Split-baluster Mirror

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    $200 - $250
  • Crown Ducal Charlotte Rhead "Tudor Rose" Pottery Center Bowl and Vase
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 580

    Crown Ducal Charlotte Rhead "Tudor Rose" Pottery Center...

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    $300 - $500
  • Six Imperial Iridescent Art Glass Vessels
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 581

    Six Imperial Iridescent Art Glass Vessels

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    $200 - $300
  • Fifteen Blue Iridescent Glass Items
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 582

    Fifteen Blue Iridescent Glass Items

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    $200 - $400
  • Eight Moser-type Glass Items
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 583

    Eight Moser-type Glass Items

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    $300 - $500

Auction Description

Discovery Interiors by Bonhams Skinner

Approachable and surprisingly affordable, Discovery auctions were named the Best of Boston in 2011 by Boston Magazine for antiques west of the city. These monthly auctions offer a broad selection of artwork, estate furnishings, decorative objects, rugs, couture and jewelry from the 18th – 21st century. Skinner’s Discovery department accepts consignments on an ongoing basis.

Preview Times
January 12, 12PM–5PM
January 13, 10AM–7PM

Contact Us

508-970-3202
discovery@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