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  • The New-England Primer
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 193

    The New-England Primer

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Queen Anne Carved Cherry Dressing Table
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 194

    Queen Anne Carved Cherry Dressing Table

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Carved Tiger Maple Scroll-top High Chest of Drawers
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 195

    Carved Tiger Maple Scroll-top High Chest of Drawers

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Diminutive Carved Tiger Maple Dressing Table
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 196

    Diminutive Carved Tiger Maple Dressing Table

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Miniature Black-painted Queen Anne Country Looking Glass
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 197

    Miniature Black-painted Queen Anne Country Looking Glas...

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    $600 - $800
  • Mahogany Triangular Fragment Mirror
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 198

    Mahogany Triangular Fragment Mirror

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    $300 - $500
  • Three Small Fragment Mirrors and a Folding Mirror
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 199

    Three Small Fragment Mirrors and a Folding Mirror

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    $200 - $300
  • Queen Anne Walnut Day Bed
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 200

    Queen Anne Walnut Day Bed

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Set of Four Queen Anne Chairs
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 201

    Set of Four Queen Anne Chairs

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    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Queen Anne Walnut Side Chair
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 202

    Queen Anne Walnut Side Chair

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Queen Anne Walnut Compass-seat Side Chair
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 203

    Queen Anne Walnut Compass-seat Side Chair

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Pair of Queen Anne Walnut Compass-seat Side Chairs
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 204

    Pair of Queen Anne Walnut Compass-seat Side Chairs

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    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Walnut Veneer Inlaid Box Mirror
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 205

    Walnut Veneer Inlaid Box Mirror

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Early Oak Pewter Dresser
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    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 206

    Early Oak Pewter Dresser

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Nest of Three English Decagonal Armorial Pewter Dishes
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 207

    Nest of Three English Decagonal Armorial Pewter Dishes

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Five Early Pewter Tankards
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 208

    Five Early Pewter Tankards

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    $300 - $500
  • Set of Austen & Son Haystack Measures and a Set of Baluster Measures
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 209

    Set of Austen & Son Haystack Measures and a Set of Balu...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Oak Queen Anne Sideboard
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 210

    Oak Queen Anne Sideboard

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Four Early Pewter Candlesticks
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 211

    Four Early Pewter Candlesticks

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    $300 - $500
  • William and Mary Commemorative Two-handled Porringer and Another Two-handled Porringer
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 212

    William and Mary Commemorative Two-handled Porringer an...

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    $300 - $500
  • Five Early English Pewter Chargers
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 213

    Five Early English Pewter Chargers

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    $300 - $500
  • Three Early Pewter Chargers
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 214

    Three Early Pewter Chargers

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    $300 - $500
  • Large Pewter Monteith
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 215

    Large Pewter Monteith

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    $400 - $600
  • Three Early Dutch Commemorative Beakers
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 216

    Three Early Dutch Commemorative Beakers

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Early Dutch Pewter Brandy or Broth Bowl
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 217

    Early Dutch Pewter Brandy or Broth Bowl

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    $300 - $500
  • Four English Pewter Bowls
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 218

    Four English Pewter Bowls

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    $400 - $600
  • Oak Cocked Hat Box
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 219

    Oak Cocked Hat Box

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    $300 - $500
  • Small Oak Compass Star-inlaid Hanging Corner Cupboard
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 220

    Small Oak Compass Star-inlaid Hanging Corner Cupboard

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    $600 - $800
  • Queen Anne Walnut Veneer Dressing Mirror
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 221

    Queen Anne Walnut Veneer Dressing Mirror

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Queen Anne Burl Veneer Dressing Mirror
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 222

    Queen Anne Burl Veneer Dressing Mirror

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    $800 - $1,200
  • "Ann Brook" Needlework Sampler
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 223

    "Ann Brook" Needlework Sampler

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    $400 - $600
  • "Ann Jones" Needlework Sampler
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 224

    "Ann Jones" Needlework Sampler

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    $300 - $500
  • Flame-stitch Wallet
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    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 225

    Flame-stitch Wallet

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Needlework Wallet
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    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 226

    Needlework Wallet

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Flame-stitch Wallet
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    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 227

    Flame-stitch Wallet

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Crewelwork Wallet
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 228

    Crewelwork Wallet

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Needlework Watch Pocket
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 229

    Needlework Watch Pocket

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    $300 - $500
  • Floral Flame-stitch Wallet
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 230

    Floral Flame-stitch Wallet

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Floral Needlework Wallet
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 231

    Floral Needlework Wallet

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Flame-stitch Wall Pocket
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 232

    Flame-stitch Wall Pocket

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Flame-stitch Wallet
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 233

    Flame-stitch Wallet

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    $400 - $600
  • Scottish School, 18th Century  Portrait of Young Alexander Buchanan
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 234

    Scottish School, 18th Century Portrait of Young Alexand...

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    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Anglo/American School, 18th Century  Portrait of a Man in a Blue Coat
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 235

    Anglo/American School, 18th Century Portrait of a Man i...

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Anglo/American School, Late 18th Century  Portrait of a Man
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 236

    Anglo/American School, Late 18th Century Portrait of a ...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Pair of Mirrored Mahogany Light Boxes
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 237

    Pair of Mirrored Mahogany Light Boxes

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Two Pairs of English Petal-base Candlesticks
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 238

    Two Pairs of English Petal-base Candlesticks

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Brass Flintlock Tinder Lighter
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 239

    Brass Flintlock Tinder Lighter

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    $400 - $600
  • Two Brass Snuffer and Stand/Tray Sets
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 240

    Two Brass Snuffer and Stand/Tray Sets

    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