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  • Three English Provincial Sterling Silver Spoons
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1

    Three English Provincial Sterling Silver Spoons

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Two Early English Sterling Silver Spoons
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 2

    Two Early English Sterling Silver Spoons

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • George II Sterling Silver Coffeepot
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 3

    George II Sterling Silver Coffeepot

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • George II Sterling Silver Tea Canister
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 4

    George II Sterling Silver Tea Canister

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Pair of George III Sterling Silver Salt Cellars
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 5

    Pair of George III Sterling Silver Salt Cellars

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Pair of George III Sterling Silver Shell Dishes
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 6

    Pair of George III Sterling Silver Shell Dishes

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • George III Sterling Silver Tea Urn
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 7

    George III Sterling Silver Tea Urn

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Two George III Sterling Silver Salt Cellars
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 8

    Two George III Sterling Silver Salt Cellars

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • George III Sterling Silver Cann
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 9

    George III Sterling Silver Cann

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • George III Sterling Silver Cann
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 10

    George III Sterling Silver Cann

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Eight Pieces of English Sterling Silver Tableware
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 11

    Eight Pieces of English Sterling Silver Tableware

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • George III Sterling Silver Lemon Strainer
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 12

    George III Sterling Silver Lemon Strainer

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • George III Sterling Silver Card Tray
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 13

    George III Sterling Silver Card Tray

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Five Pairs of George III Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 14

    Five Pairs of George III Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Seven Pieces of George III Scottish Sterling Silver Flatware
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 15

    Seven Pieces of George III Scottish Sterling Silver Fla...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • George III Sterling Silver Pitcher
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 16

    George III Sterling Silver Pitcher

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • George III Sterling Silver Cruet Set
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 17

    George III Sterling Silver Cruet Set

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • George III Sterling Silver Argyle
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 18

    George III Sterling Silver Argyle

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • George III Sterling Silver Sauce Tureen
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 19

    George III Sterling Silver Sauce Tureen

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Four Georgian Sterling Silver Salt Cellars
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 20

    Four Georgian Sterling Silver Salt Cellars

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • George III Sterling Silver Teapot
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 21

    George III Sterling Silver Teapot

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • George III Sterling Silver Dinner Plate
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 22

    George III Sterling Silver Dinner Plate

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • George III Sterling Silver Meat Dish
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 23

    George III Sterling Silver Meat Dish

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Four Pieces of Georgian Tableware
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 24

    Four Pieces of Georgian Tableware

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • George III Sterling Silver Serving Tray
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $3,000
    Lot 25

    George III Sterling Silver Serving Tray

    Est.
    $1,000 - $3,000
  • Eight Pieces of English and European Silver Flatware
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 25A

    Eight Pieces of English and European Silver Flatware

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • George IV Sterling Silver Tureen and Cover with Sheffield Plated Warming Stand
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 26

    George IV Sterling Silver Tureen and Cover with Sheffie...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • William IV Sterling Silver and Coral Rattle
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 27

    William IV Sterling Silver and Coral Rattle

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Four British Sterling Silver Stuffing Spoons
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 28

    Four British Sterling Silver Stuffing Spoons

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Victorian Sterling Silver and Coral Rattle
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 29

    Victorian Sterling Silver and Coral Rattle

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Pair of Victorian Silver-plated Three-light Candelabra
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 30

    Pair of Victorian Silver-plated Three-light Candelabra

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Four Pieces of English Sterling Silver Tableware
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 31

    Four Pieces of English Sterling Silver Tableware

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Edward VII Sterling Silver Caster
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 32

    Edward VII Sterling Silver Caster

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Edward VII Sterling Silver-mounted Cut-glass Claret Jug
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 33

    Edward VII Sterling Silver-mounted Cut-glass Claret Jug...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Pair of George V Sterling Silver Sauceboats
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 34

    Pair of George V Sterling Silver Sauceboats

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Six-piece Assembled English Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Service
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 35

    Six-piece Assembled English Sterling Silver Tea and Cof...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Two George V Sterling Silver Bowls
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 36

    Two George V Sterling Silver Bowls

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Pair of George V Sterling Silver Sauceboats
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 37

    Pair of George V Sterling Silver Sauceboats

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • George V Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Set
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 38

    George V Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Set

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Three-piece George V/Edward VIII Sterling Silver Tea Service
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 38A

    Three-piece George V/Edward VIII Sterling Silver Tea Se...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • George V Sterling Silver Salver
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 39

    George V Sterling Silver Salver

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • George V Irish Sterling Silver Ciborium
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000
    Lot 40

    George V Irish Sterling Silver Ciborium

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
  • Three Pieces of English Sterling Silver Tableware
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 41

    Three Pieces of English Sterling Silver Tableware

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Six-piece Elizabeth II Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Service
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500
    Lot 42

    Six-piece Elizabeth II Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee S...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,500
  • Three Pieces of Elizabeth II Sterling Silver Tableware
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 43

    Three Pieces of Elizabeth II Sterling Silver Tableware

    Est.
    $400 - $800
  • Dutch Apostle Spoon
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 44

    Dutch Apostle Spoon

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Continental Silver Beaker
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 45

    Continental Silver Beaker

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Northern European Silver Beaker
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 46

    Northern European Silver Beaker

    Est.
    $200 - $400

Auction Description

European Furniture & Decorative Arts by Bonhams Skinner
With over 400 lots encompassing fine silver, ceramics, and furniture and decorative arts, our October sale speaks to both discerning collectors and novice buyers. Objects range from traditional English pottery and mahogany furnishings to marble sculpture and Mid-century Modern silver. Explore works from the 18th to 21st century and see how you can mix periods and styles to create individual design-schemes in your own home. Read more
Bonhams Skinner
Boston, MA 02116
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