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  • Black-painted and Turned Hall Table
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 145

    Black-painted and Turned Hall Table

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Pair of English Trumpet-base Mid-drip Candlesticks
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 146

    Pair of English Trumpet-base Mid-drip Candlesticks

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Two English Trumpet-base Mid-drip Candlesticks
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 147

    Two English Trumpet-base Mid-drip Candlesticks

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Three Dutch Brass Bun-base Candlesticks
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 148

    Three Dutch Brass Bun-base Candlesticks

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Brass Wall Sconce
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 149

    Brass Wall Sconce

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Early Brass Lantern
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 150

    Early Brass Lantern

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Queen Anne Mirror
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 151

    Queen Anne Mirror

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Stumpwork Picture with the Four Seasons
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 152

    Stumpwork Picture with the Four Seasons

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Needlework Picture of Lovers
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 153

    Needlework Picture of Lovers

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Stumpwork Picture of Charles II and Catherine of Braganza
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 154

    Stumpwork Picture of Charles II and Catherine of Bragan...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Charles II Royal Portrait Charger
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 155

    Charles II Royal Portrait Charger

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Tin-glazed Earthenware Porringer, Dish, and Pastry Mold
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 156

    Tin-glazed Earthenware Porringer, Dish, and Pastry Mold...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Blue and White Decorated Tin-glazed Earthenware Basin and Jar
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 157

    Blue and White Decorated Tin-glazed Earthenware Basin a...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Early Single Drop-leaf "Handkerchief" Table
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 158

    Early Single Drop-leaf "Handkerchief" Table

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Black-painted Maple and Pine Butterfly Table
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 159

    Black-painted Maple and Pine Butterfly Table

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Black-painted Oval-top Tea Table
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 160

    Black-painted Oval-top Tea Table

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Inlaid Walnut Tea Caddy
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 161

    Inlaid Walnut Tea Caddy

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Four Molded Staffordshire Salt-glazed Stoneware Heart-form Pastry Molds
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 162

    Four Molded Staffordshire Salt-glazed Stoneware Heart-f...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Four Staffordshire Salt-glazed Stoneware Table Items
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 163

    Four Staffordshire Salt-glazed Stoneware Table Items

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Two Pairs of Steel Sugar Nippers
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 164

    Two Pairs of Steel Sugar Nippers

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Two Molded Staffordshire Salt-glazed Stoneware Fruit Dishes
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 165

    Two Molded Staffordshire Salt-glazed Stoneware Fruit Di...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Early Black-painted Turned Tavern Table with Drawer
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 166

    Early Black-painted Turned Tavern Table with Drawer

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Two Red-painted Brass-banded Iron Hogscraper Candlesticks
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 167

    Two Red-painted Brass-banded Iron Hogscraper Candlestic...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Pair of Wrought Iron Ember Tongs
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 168

    Pair of Wrought Iron Ember Tongs

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Engraved Steel Draw Box or Boot Powderer
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 169

    Engraved Steel Draw Box or Boot Powderer

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Five Brass Boxes and Notebook
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 170

    Five Brass Boxes and Notebook

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Turned Wood and Brass Pipe Rack
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 171

    Turned Wood and Brass Pipe Rack

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Wrought Iron Two-candle Hanging Light and Black-painted Trammel
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 172

    Wrought Iron Two-candle Hanging Light and Black-painted...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Four Wrought Iron Lighting Devices
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 173

    Four Wrought Iron Lighting Devices

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Candle Cooling Rack and Six Tallow Candles
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 174

    Candle Cooling Rack and Six Tallow Candles

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Cross-base Candlestand
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 175

    Cross-base Candlestand

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Queen Anne High Chest
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 176

    Queen Anne High Chest

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Red-painted Maple Quarter Canopy Bed
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 177

    Red-painted Maple Quarter Canopy Bed

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Blue Calamanco Quilted Coverlet
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 178

    Blue Calamanco Quilted Coverlet

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Red Quilted Woolen Coverlet
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 179

    Red Quilted Woolen Coverlet

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Blue Calamanco Quilted Coverlet
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 180

    Blue Calamanco Quilted Coverlet

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Light Green Quilted Woolen Coverlet
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 181

    Light Green Quilted Woolen Coverlet

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Light Brown Linsey-woolsey Quilted Coverlet
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 182

    Light Brown Linsey-woolsey Quilted Coverlet

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Blue Quilted Woolen Coverlet
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 183

    Blue Quilted Woolen Coverlet

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Brown Quilted Woolen Coverlet
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 184

    Brown Quilted Woolen Coverlet

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Maple and Pine Porringer-top Tap Table
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 185

    Maple and Pine Porringer-top Tap Table

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Carved Tiger Maple Scroll-top Desk/Bookcase
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 186

    Carved Tiger Maple Scroll-top Desk/Bookcase

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Early Cutwork Coat of Arms
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 187

    Early Cutwork Coat of Arms

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Nicholas Lane 2 3/4-inch Pocket Globe
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 188

    Nicholas Lane 2 3/4-inch Pocket Globe

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • An Accurate Map of North America
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 189

    An Accurate Map of North America

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Atlas, Three Ledgers, Four Indentures, and a Group of Wrappers
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 190

    Atlas, Three Ledgers, Four Indentures, and a Group of W...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Two Early Architectural Books and two Prints
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 191

    Two Early Architectural Books and two Prints

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Eleven Early Instructional Books
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 192

    Eleven Early Instructional Books

    Est.
    $300 - $500

Auction Description

The Forke Collection of Early Americana by Bonhams Skinner
Day One : The Forke Collection of Early Americana, August 11, 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:+16173505400

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

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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