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  • Three Near Pairs of Brass Candlesticks
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 241

    Three Near Pairs of Brass Candlesticks

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    $200 - $400
  • Five 18th Century English Brass Candlesticks
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 242

    Five 18th Century English Brass Candlesticks

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    $300 - $500
  • Tall Battersea Enamel Candlestick
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    $250 - $350
    Lot 243

    Tall Battersea Enamel Candlestick

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    $250 - $350
  • Georgian Silver Tankard
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 244

    Georgian Silver Tankard

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Pair of English Wavy-end Silver Spoons
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    $250 - $350
    Lot 245

    Pair of English Wavy-end Silver Spoons

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    $250 - $350
  • Small Silver Porringer
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 246

    Small Silver Porringer

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    $400 - $600
  • Georgian Silver Tankard
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 247

    Georgian Silver Tankard

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Three Early English Silver Trifid Teaspoons
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 248

    Three Early English Silver Trifid Teaspoons

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    $300 - $500
  • Thirteen English Silver Spoons and Eleven Hollow Ware Spreaders
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    $250 - $350
    Lot 249

    Thirteen English Silver Spoons and Eleven Hollow Ware S...

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    $250 - $350
  • Two Early English Silver Table Items
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 250

    Two Early English Silver Table Items

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    $300 - $500
  • Eight Silver English Table/Personal Items and a Tin Nutmeg Grater
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 251

    Eight Silver English Table/Personal Items and a Tin Nut...

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    $400 - $600
  • Two Early Silver Items
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 252

    Two Early Silver Items

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    $400 - $600
  • Engraved Silver Fraternal Ceremonial Gorget
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 253

    Engraved Silver Fraternal Ceremonial Gorget

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    $400 - $600
  • Fourteen Early Cooking and Related Books
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 254

    Fourteen Early Cooking and Related Books

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    $400 - $600
  • Six Early Gardening and Related Books
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 255

    Six Early Gardening and Related Books

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    $300 - $500
  • Three Brass Braziers and a Warming Pan
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 256

    Three Brass Braziers and a Warming Pan

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    $300 - $500
  • Two Brass Chafing Dishes and Strainer
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 257

    Two Brass Chafing Dishes and Strainer

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    $300 - $500
  • Five Heart-decorated Choppers
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 258

    Five Heart-decorated Choppers

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    $300 - $500
  • Ten Brass Muffineers and Five Brass Casters
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 259

    Ten Brass Muffineers and Five Brass Casters

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    $300 - $500
  • Six Brass Kitchen Utensils
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 260

    Six Brass Kitchen Utensils

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    $300 - $500
  • Three Early Brass Cooking Items
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 261

    Three Early Brass Cooking Items

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    $400 - $600
  • Eight Treen Table Items
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 262

    Eight Treen Table Items

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    $600 - $800
  • Four Early Brass Cooking/Hearth Items
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 263

    Four Early Brass Cooking/Hearth Items

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    $400 - $600
  • Collection of Pie Crimpers and Kitchen Items
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 264

    Collection of Pie Crimpers and Kitchen Items

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    $400 - $600
  • Eight Early Brass Serving Items
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 265

    Eight Early Brass Serving Items

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    $400 - $600
  • Two Carved Cookie Boards
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 266

    Two Carved Cookie Boards

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    $300 - $500
  • Carved Hearts and "1799" Dated Cookie Board
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 267

    Carved Hearts and "1799" Dated Cookie Board

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    $300 - $500
  • Carved Gingerbread House Board
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 268

    Carved Gingerbread House Board

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    $300 - $500
  • Four Carved Cookie Boards
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 269

    Four Carved Cookie Boards

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    $400 - $600
  • Two Carved Figural Cookie Boards
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 270

    Two Carved Figural Cookie Boards

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    $300 - $500
  • Five Carved Cookie Molds
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 271

    Five Carved Cookie Molds

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    $200 - $400
  • Brass and Steel Spitjack
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 272

    Brass and Steel Spitjack

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Cast and Wrought Iron Eagle Wafer Iron
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 273

    Cast and Wrought Iron Eagle Wafer Iron

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    $400 - $600
  • Four Brass or Iron Waffle Irons
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 274

    Four Brass or Iron Waffle Irons

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    $300 - $500
  • Pair of Brass and Iron Knifeblade Andirons
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 275

    Pair of Brass and Iron Knifeblade Andirons

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    $300 - $500
  • Steel Fireplace Fender
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 276

    Steel Fireplace Fender

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    $300 - $500
  • Wrought Iron Hearth Tool Rack and Three Spatulas
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 277

    Wrought Iron Hearth Tool Rack and Three Spatulas

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Wrought Iron Skewer Holder and Five Skewers
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 278

    Wrought Iron Skewer Holder and Five Skewers

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Large Wrought Iron Circular Roaster
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 279

    Large Wrought Iron Circular Roaster

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    $300 - $500
  • Iron Footman
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 280

    Iron Footman

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    $300 - $500
  • Blue-painted Cocked Hat Box
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 281

    Blue-painted Cocked Hat Box

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    $600 - $800
  • Red-painted Fire Company Lantern
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 282

    Red-painted Fire Company Lantern

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    $400 - $600
  • Two Early Lanterns
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 283

    Two Early Lanterns

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    $300 - $500
  • Miniature Brass Bureau
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 284

    Miniature Brass Bureau

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    $300 - $500
  • Grain-painted and Paint-decorated Forty-drawer Apothecary Cabinet
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 285

    Grain-painted and Paint-decorated Forty-drawer Apotheca...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Putty-painted and Heart-decorated Poplar Blanket Chest over Two Drawers
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 286

    Putty-painted and Heart-decorated Poplar Blanket Chest ...

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    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Paint-decorated Blanket Chest
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 287

    Paint-decorated Blanket Chest

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    $600 - $800
  • Red-painted Cradle with Heart Cutout
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 288

    Red-painted Cradle with Heart Cutout

    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:+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

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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