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Online Sale 2769T Lots 1–106
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1 J. Hilburn Italian Wool Suit and Dress Shirt, with a professional and social wardrobe advisory session, custom-fitted suit made from your choice of over fifty fabrics, nine lapel and button stances, twenty lining options, custom-fitted shirt made from an array of more than 200 possible fabrics, choice of sixteen collar styles and thirteen cuff styles, both made to fit your measurements and style.
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N.B. Suits and shirts are typically delivered four to six weeks after measurements and options are chosen. $800-1,200
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2 Five J. Hilburn Custom Shirts, with a professional and social wardrobe advisory session, custom-fitted shirts made from an array of more than 200 possible fabrics, choice of sixteen collar styles and thirteen cuff styles, made to fit your measurements and style. N.B. Shirts are typically delivered four to six weeks after measurements and options are chosen. $700-1,000 3 Three J. Hilburn Custom Shirts, with a professional and social wardrobe advisory session, custom-fitted shirts made from an array of more than 200 possible fabrics, choice of sixteen collar styles and thirteen cuff styles, made to fit your measurements and style. N.B. Shirts are typically delivered four to six weeks after measurements and options are chosen. $400-600 4 Hermès Leather Belt, France, 20th century, Hermès “H” logo belt, buckle stamped “Hermès,” reversible dark brown and camel stitched leather stamped in gold “Made in France” on dark brown side and “Hermès - Paris” on camel side, (areas with loose stitching), buckle 2 3/8 x 1 1/2 in., leather lg. 38 1/2, wd. 1 1/4 in. Provenance: The Cary Collection. $350-500
5 Phillip III Silver Coin, within an abstract gold pendant mount, lg. 1 1/2 in. Note: With accompanying paper stating that the coin was recovered from the Atocha wreck in 1985. The Nuestra Senora de Atocha was from a Spanish fleet lost in a hurricane off the coast of Florida in 1622. $150-250 6 Gentleman’s 18kt Gold and Lapis Dress Set, comprising a pair of cuff links, four shirt studs, and a stickpin each designed as a lion’s head with lapis bead in its mouth, 19.7 dwt. $800-1,200 7 Group of 14kt Gold and Lapis Dress Items, two pairs of cuff links and five shirt studs, 33.8 dwt. $400-600 8 Sterling Silver and Citrine Cuff Links, Cartier, each “C” motif with circular-cut citrine, signed, boxed. $250-350 9 14kt Gold and Enamel Cuff Links, Tiffany & Co., each with blue enamel and monogram, 7.9 dwt, signed. $300-500 10 18kt Gold and Sapphire Cuff Links, each with pyramid-shape sapphires, 10.9 dwt. $500-700 11 14kt Gold and Diamond Cuff Links, each depicting a classical figure in profile with diamond melee-set crown of laurels, 11.3 dwt. $300-500 12 Gentleman’s 18kt Gold Wristwatch, Piaget, the black dial within a rectangular ribbed bezel, manual-wind movement, joined to a tapering gold strap, 39.7 dwt, signed. $1,800-2,200
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13 Gentleman’s “Classic” Wristwatch, Hublot, the black dial with date aperture, automatic movement, stainless steel case with gold bezel, 35 mm, no. 1581.2, 459184, completed by a rubber bracelet with deployant clasp, signed. $1,000-1,500 14 Gentleman’s 18kt Gold Wristwatch, Omega, the silver-tone metal dial with Arabic and abstract numeral indicators, automatic movement no. 10253689, 33 mm, no. 11201335, 2710 S.C, signed, completed by a brown leather strap. $600-800 15 Gentleman’s 14kt Gold “Zenith Museum” Wristwatch, Movado, the black dial with circular bezel, manualwind movement, 29 mm, signed, completed by a leather strap, (reverse inscribed). $300-500 16 Silver U.S. WWI Trench Chronograph, Berna Watch Company, Switzerland, c. 1915, the enamel Arabic numeral dial with subsidiary seconds at 9 and thirty minute chronograph at 3, pierced hour and minute hands, center-mounted sweep split second hand, single button for winding, setting and chronograph operation, 17-jewel nickel Swiss movement, in a sterling silver case with wire lugs, army green fabric strap with metal clasp with US cut out, dia. 33 mm. $1,500-2,000 17 Vintage Gentleman’s Triple Complication Calendar Wristwatch, Movado, with abstract numeral indicators, subsidiary seconds dial, apertures for day and month, and hand for date, manual-wind movement, 32 mm, signed, with leather strap. $400-600 18 Gentleman’s “Vulcain Cricket” Alarm Wristwatch, the ivory-tone dial with Arabic and abstract numeral indicators, alarm track and hand, manual-wind movement, 32 mm, completed by a leather strap, with box and manual. $700-900
20 E. Howard & Co. 14kt Gold Pocket Watch, No. 103225, Boston, Massachusetts, c. 1880, the fully engraved hunter case marked Warranted 14 k US Assay inside rear lid, the front lid with blank cartouche, floral and leaf design on a stippled ground, the back fully engraved with floral and leaf design on a conforming ground, porcelain Roman numeral dial marked E. Howard & Co./Boston, sunk seconds and outer Arabic numeral minutes, three-quarter-plate jeweled nickel movement marked E. Howard & Co./Boston/103225/G, crown wind and lever set, 40 mm. $600-800 21 18kt Gold Open Face Pocket Watch, the silver-tone dial with Arabic numeral indicators and subsidiary seconds dial, stem-wind, stem-set movement, 46 mm. $300-500 22 18kt Gold Watch Chain, of rounded curb links, 15.9 dwt, lg. 7 1/2 in., British hallmarks. $500-700
24 Gucci Canvas and Leather Envelope Case, Italy, mid-20th century, tan canvas with stitched brown leather trim and inset signature green and red canvas Gucci stripe, brass lock stamped “Gucci,” (missing key), leather-lined accordion rear pocket stamped “Made in Italy by Gucci,” zippered, nylon-lined front pocket, (light wear and scratches on locking mechanism), 15 x 10 1/4 in. Provenance: The Cary Collection. $500-750 25 Gucci Stitched Leather and Canvas Briefcase, Italy, 20th century, lid with inset, three-pocket folio with leather straps, suede lining, brass trim including combination lock clasps featuring Gucci interlocking “G” logo, inset red and green canvas signature stripe on top and bottom of briefcase, 3 x 12 x 16 1/2 in. Provenance: The Cary Collection. $1,000-1,500 26 Louis Vuitton Monogrammed Canvas and Leather Duffle, with leather trim, luggage tag, handles, and shoulder strap, zipper pulls marked with interlocking “LV” design, hardware stamped inside and outside with “Louis Vuitton,” with original lock and key, (light staining and wear to leather trim on bottom), approximately 21 x 9 x 11 in. $400-600
23 George Barris (American, b. 1922) Marilyn Monroe, Hollywood Hills, July 1962, probably printed later. Signed “George Barris” in ink l.r., numbered “55/99” in ink on the verso l.l., and stamped “© 1987 GEORGE BARRIS/MARILYN MONROE, WESTON EDITIONS LTD., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED” in blue ink and “© COPYRIGHT 1987, MARILYN MONROE/WESTON EDITIONS LTD.” in red ink on the verso l.r. Gelatin silver print, image/sight size 13 1/8 x 10 1/8 in. (33.4 x 25.8 cm), framed. Condition: Slight ripple to paper in l.r. corner. N.B. George Barris was the last photographer to take pictures of Marilyn Monroe before her untimely death on August 5, 1962. $800-1,200
27 Louis Vuitton Leather and Coated Canvas Hard-side Suitcase, with monogrammed coated canvas sides and monogrammed leather frame, leather handle and luggage tag, hardware stamped “LV,” serial number 990173, interior fitted with original tray and canvas straps, with original lock and key, (light wear and scuffs to trim), 18 3/4 x 28 x 8 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500 28 Leather Takedown Case, Belgium, retailed by Abercrombie & Fitch, with leather straps stamped “Made in Belgium” and Cheney brass latch, (missing key, red felt lining with some staining), 32 x 9 x 3 3/4 in.
29 Canvas and Leather Gun Case, retailed by Abercrombie & Fitch, mid20th century, the embossed leather trim stamped with stylized “A&F” and scene of a doe with two fawns, lined zippered case with leather trim and strap, (light stain on reverse), 49 1/2 x 9 in. Provenance: The Cary Collection. $500-750 30 Bamboo Shooting Stick, France, early 20th century, the bamboo shaft supporting a folding armrest, stamped “Bte. S.D.G.D,” ht. 33 1/2 in. Provenance: The Cary Collection. $400-600 31 Cased Nock Percussion Dueling Pistol Set, c. mid-19th century, walnut grips with checkered wrists, engraved lockplate marked H. NOCK, octagonal damascus barrels marked LONDON on the top, case contains bullet mold, brass powder flask, patch cutter, loading and cleaning rods in a velvetlined wooden case, ht. 3, wd. 8 3/4, lg. 18 3/4 in. $6,000-8,000 32 Cased Mortimer Dueling Pistol Set, c. mid-19th century, walnut grips with checkered wrists, engraved lockplate marked MORTIMER, octagonal damascus barrels marked Mortimer London on the top, case contains bullet mold, brass powder flask and oiler, two cap tins, and a screwdriver and nipple wrench in a felt-lined wooden case, ht. 3, wd. 8 3/4, lg. 18 in. $6,000-8,000
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19 Art Nouveau 14kt Gold Watch Fob, Carter, Howe & Co., in the Baroque Revival style, depicting maidens on a rocaille ground, approx. 12.0 dwt. $400-600
33 National Deringer in Case, c. 186570, serial number 1480, engraved brass frame, steel barrel marked NATIONAL ARMS CO., bottom of the barrel marked PAT. FEB 24, 1863, with a velvet-lined wooden case, a primer tin, and a cartridge label on a wooden block, case lg. 7 1/2, wd. 4 1/2, ht. 2 in. $1,800-2,000
Provenance: The Cary Collection. $500-750
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34 Colt Second Model Deringer Pistol, c. 1870-90, serial number 273, uncheckered walnut grips, engraved steel frame, top of the barrel marked ADDRESS COL. COLT/HARTFORD CT. USA/2, overall lg. 5 1/2 in. Provenance: From the collection of L.D. Eberhart to the consignor.
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Note: This gun is pictured on page 47 of The Collecting of Deringers Manufactured by Moore, National, and Colt, by L.D. Eberhart. $1,500-2,000
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35 Colt Second Model London Deringer Pistol, c. 1870-90, serial number 8513, bone grips, engraved steel frame, top of the barrel marked COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG CO/ HARTFORD CT. USA/NO 2, the left side of the barrel marked R. JONES/ MANCHESTER ST/LIVERPOOL, barrel lg. 2 1/2, overall lg. 5 1/2 in. Provenance: From the collection of L.D. Eberhart to the consignor. Note: This gun is pictured on page 70 of The Collecting of Deringers Manufactured by Moore, National, and Colt, by L.D. Eberhart. $1,800-2,000 36 Colt Second Model Deringer Pistol, c. 1870-90, serial number 9129, uncheckered walnut grips, engraved steel frame, top of the barrel marked COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG CO/HARTFORD CT. USA/NO 2, barrel lg. 2 1/2, overall lg. 5 1/2 in. Provenance: From the collection of L.D. Eberhart to the consignor. Note: According to Mr. Eberhart, there are less than ten known examples of this configuration using National Arms Company parts. $1,500-2,000
38 Colt First Model Deringer Pistol, c. 1870s, serial number 2126, steel frame engraved with decorative scrolls, blued-steel barrel marked COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO./HARTFORD CT. U.S.A./ NO 1, barrel lg. 2 1/2, overall lg. 4 7/8 in. $1,500-1,800 39 Moore’s Patent Deringer Pistol, c. 1860-65, serial number 261, engraved silver-plated brass frame with decorative scrollwork, blued-steel barrel marked on top of the barrel D. MOORE PATENTEDFEB.19.1861, barrel lg. 2 1/2, overall lg. 4 7/8 in. $2,500-3,000 40 Powell Percussion Pistol, c. mid-19th century, walnut stock with checkered grip and a silver escutcheon plate, engraved steel fittings, backlock marked W. POWELL and engraved with foliate designs, overall lg. 13 in. $800-1,000 41 Humbley Over and Under Boxlock Pistol, c. late 18th/early 19th century, checkered walnut grip with frame engraved London on the right side, and Humbley on the left, proof marked under the barrel, overall lg. 8 1/4 in. $1,000-1,200
43 After Henry Rankin Poore (American, 1859-1940) Bear Dogs, also known as Winchester Dogs, c. 1907. Inscribed “H. R. Poore Philadelphia” within the matrix l.l. Chromolithograph, sight size 24 1/2 x 34 1/2 in., framed. Condition: Trimmed sheet, mounted to paperboard. N.B. The lithograph was produced by the American Lithographic Company of New York as a promotional advertisement for Winchester Repeating Arms Company. $250-350 44 Wladyslaw T. Chemielinski (Polish, b. 1895) Horse-drawn Sleigh with Hunter and Dog. Signed “WT. Chemielinski” l.r. Oil on paperboard, 9 3/4 x 13 3/4 in., framed. Condition: Minor surface grime. $800-1,200 45 Carved and Painted Duck Decoy, mid-20th century, retailed by Abercrombie & Fitch, signed on base, overall lg. 14 3/4, ht. 7 1/2 in. Provenance: The Cary Collection. $400-600
42 Cooper Boxlock Pistol, c. late 18th/ early 19th century, walnut grip with a silver escutcheon, frame engraved with a panoply of arms, on the right side of the frame LONDON, and on the left side of the frame I-COOPER, and a blued turn off barrel with engraving near the muzzle, overall lg. 6 in. $1,000-1,200
37 Moore’s Patent Deringer Pistol, c. 1860-65, serial number 3294, engraved brass frame with decorative scrollwork, blued-steel barrel marked on top MOORES PAT. F.A. CO. BROOKLYN. N.Y. and on the underside PAT FEB 24 1863, barrel lg. 2 1/2, overall lg. 4 7/8 in. $1,200-1,500
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46 Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951) Teal, 1925, published edition of 150 (Paff, 243). Signed “FrankW.Benson.” in pencil l.l. Drypoint on paper, plate size 7 7/8 x 10 7/8 in., framed. $250-350
Provenance: The Cary Collection. $500-750 48 Salvatore Mancini (American, b. 1947) Two Photographs: Canyon Del Muerto, Arizona and Mexican Hat, Utah, 1986 and 1987, respectively. Both signed and dated “Salvatore Mancini” in graphite on the mat l.r. and titled in graphite on the mat l.l. Gelatin silver prints, sight sizes to 14 3/4 x 10 3/8 in., framed. Condition: Not examined out of frames. $800-1,200
49 Bradford Washburn (American, 1910-2007) After The Storm, Climbers on the East Ridge of the Doldenhorn in the Swiss Alps, 1960, printed later. Signed “Bradford Washburn” in graphite on the verso l.r. Gelatin silver print, image size 17 5/8 x 22 1/8 in., unmatted, unframed. Condition: Unmounted, minor handling crimps. N.B. Bradford Washburn masterfully combined his love of mountaineering and aerial photography, travelling the world for eight decades to document dramatic landscapes ranging from Arizona’s Grand Canyon to the Matterhorn in the Alps. He was one of America’s foremost mountaineers in the first half of the 20th century, leading several first ascents and establishing new routes on many major Alaskan peaks (often with his wife, Barbara Washburn, a pioneer among female mountaineers). Washburn was also one of the founders of Boston’s Museum of Science and served as director for over forty years. $1,000-1,500 50 “Yellowstone” 6 1/2-foot Spin Rod, 20th century, retailed by Abercrombie & Fitch, two-piece fiberglass construction, natural cork handles, housed in faux leather sleeve, sleeve 41 x 3 in. Provenance: The Cary Collection. $400-600 51 “Yellowstone” 7 1/2-foot Fly Rod, 20th century, retailed by Abercrombie & Fitch, two-piece fiberglass construction, natural cork handle, housed in original cloth sleeve and original, plaid pattern tube, (tube with damage and missing one end cap), tube lg. 46 1/2 in. Provenance: The Cary Collection. $400-600 52 House of Hardy “Hardy Graphite” 8-foot Fly Rod, England, 20th century, two-piece graphite construction, natural cork grip, 5/6 weight, signed “JV9445R44CM,” in navy blue canvas sleeve with natural canvas ties, (light wear), sleeve 49 x 4 in.
53 Two Molded and Reverse-painted Fish Plaques, attributed to Atterbury & Co., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, late 19th century, the two oval plaques, one mahogany with ebonized band, one black-painted and gilt, each with applied molded glass fish figural groups in high relief with colorful reverse painting, one plaque with partial label on reverse reading “PEARL and IDE/Fish of the British Islands taken from best authorities,” each with further handwritten provenance notes indicating early ownership on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, ht. 7 1/2, wd. 14 3/4 in. $300-500 54 Painted Cast Iron Bull Terrier Doorstop, America, early 20th century, the dog standing on a grassy plinth, old paint, ht. 9 3/4, lg. 12 in. $300-500 55 Ceramic Golf Bag Lighter, figural ceramic lighter with nine course outlines, removable lighter element marked “Pat. No. 531887,” ht. 7 1/4, wd. 2 1/2 in. Provenance: The Cary Collection. $100-150 56 St. Andrews Hickory Highlander Putter, for Abercrombie & Fitch, 20th century, with suede grip and hickory shaft stamped “Handmade in Scotland,” continuing to a club reading “Handmade in St. Andrews/Highlander/ Abercrombie & Fitch,” together with a tartan cloth cover, lg. 36 1/2 in.
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47 Five Abercrombie & Fitch Catalogues 1904-1954, Camp Outfits, 1904, illustrated throughout, writing on cover, lightly torn back cover, faded and damaged spine, 7 x 5 in., 240 pp.; Where the Blazed Trail Crosses the Boulevard, 1921, illustrated throughout, water damaged and stained cover and back cover, creased corner, worn spine, 9 3/4 x 6 3/4 in., 64 pp.; Fishermen - Good Friends and Fine Sportsmen, 1937, illustrated throughout, creased cover at corners, worn spine, 7 3/8 x 5 1/2 in., 72 pp.; Play Hours, 1945, illustrated throughout, writing on cover, creased cover at corner, worn spine, 9 1/2 x 6 1/2 in., 32 pp.; and Play Hours, 1954, illustrated throughout, lightly stained cover, lightly scuffed back cover, 9 3/4 x 7 3/8 in., 36 pp.
Provenance: The Cary Collection. $350-500 57 Libbey Glass Company “Par 4 Set” Shot Glasses, Toledo, Ohio, mid20th century, four shot glasses with embossed Libbey “L” on base, painted scenes for “Par,” “Birdie,” “Eagle,” and “Hole-in-One,” in original box, each glass ht. 2 3/8, dia. 2 in. at top, box 5 3/8 x 4 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. Provenance: The Cary Collection. $80-125
Provenance: The Cary Collection. $700-1,000
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58 Ernest Montaut, Five Automobile Lithographs, “Paris-Amsterdam, 1898,” “Paris-Toulouse, 1900,” “ParisMadrid, 1903,” “Coupe Vanderbilt, 1904,” “Moscou-Saint-Petersbourg, 1907,” each framed with French caption below, each image approx. 11 x 5 1/2, framed dimensions 15 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. $100-200
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59 “Free Wheelin” Bronze Sculpture by Stanley Wanlass (American, b. 1941), signed and numbered 7/30, mounted on a walnut base, lg. 39 1/2, wd. 17 in.
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Note: Stanley Wanlass is widely regarded for his ability to capture motion in his works in bronze, and is as renowned for his heroic historical monuments as for his automotive bronze sculptures. Wanlass created this carefree and fluid sculpture of an open auto, a woman, and her dog. $12,000-18,000 60 Gucci Gilt-metal and Leather Horse Bit Paperweight, Italy, 20th century, the gold-tone metal bit mounted on a stitched leather-wrapped wooden base, the Gucci interlocking “G” logo at corners, overall 3 3/4 x 5 x 3 in. Provenance: The Cary Collection. $350-500 61 Enameled Brass Stirrup-form Picture Frame, 20th century, the stirrup-form frame continuing to a green- and redenameled ribbon-form brass support, ht. 8, wd. 6, dp. 6 3/4 in. Provenance: The Cary Collection. $300-450 62 Tiffany & Co. Copper and Silver Racehorse Tray, New York, 1907-47, copper tray with canted corners and silver racehorse and jockey in center, stamped “Tiffany & Co.” on reverse, 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 5/16 in. Provenance: The Cary Collection. $1,000-1,500
63 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver and Enamel Cigarette Box, c. 1971, cedar lining and hinged lid featuring enamel jockey’s silk and cap, with engraved inscription “Belmont Stakes 1971 Won By - Pass Catcher October House Farm - Ridden by Walter Blum” and initials “W. B.” engraved on underside of lid, 4 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 1 3/4 in., approx. 9.9 troy oz. Provenance: The Cary Collection. $3,500-5,000 64 Figural Steeplechase Lighter, 20th century, base metal, on horseshoeshaped base with removable lighter element, 7 x 3 x 6 in.
69 Alfred Dunhill Mahogany, Porcelain, and Leatherette Tobacco Jar, Western Germany, second half 20th century, the mahogany lid over a black leatherette encased cylindrical porcelain tobacco jar with tablet inscribed “TABAC” in black lettering, stamped on base “Dunhill,” ht. 4 1/4, dia. 4 in. Provenance: The Cary Collection. $325-375 70 14kt Yellow Gold-cased Dunhill Lighter, with ribbed rectangular body, stamped “DUNHILL 14K CASE” to bottom and “LIC. U.S.A. PAT. No. 1657352” inside of hinged lid, lg. 2 in. $200-400
Provenance: The Cary Collection. $400-600 65 Figural Boot Lighter, 20th century, base metal lighter printed with “Joseph L. Eckhouse” and an image of a bucking horse at top, removable lighter element engraved with “Evans - USA” and crest, overall lg. 5, ht. 8 1/2 in. Provenance: The Cary Collection. $200-300 66 Tiffany & Co. Tobacco Humidor, burlwood case, hinged lid with metal border and central metal plate for engraving, interior of the case lined with two metal side compartments and centered by a narrow compartment, marked “Tiffany & Co. Makers, New York” in gilt, ht. 6, wd. 12 3/4, dp. 8 in. $200-300 67 Gucci Leather, Wood, and Brass Humidor, 20th century, with brassmounted lid and central horse medallion, over a cuffed leather cylindrical body and brass Gucci interlocking G, ht. 6, dia. 5 in. Provenance: The Cary Collection. $500-750 68 Shreve, Crump & Low Sterling Silver Cigar Tray, Boston, Massachusetts, early 20th century, with three inset segments and a central lighter, the lighter and tray monogrammed “B.S.W.,” 13 1/4 x 10 in., approx. 36.6 troy oz. $200-400
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71 Brass Ashtray, Argentina, 20th century, wagon-form, mounted on Caiman leather base, overall 8 x 5 x 3 1/2 in. Provenance: The Cary Collection. $300-400 72 Gucci Silver and Gold Luster Ceramic Ashtray, Italy, 20th century, square ashtray with belt motif and Gucci interlocking “G” logo on rim, resting on suede leather base, 6 1/4 x 6 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. Provenance: The Cary Collection. $600-900 73 Set of Six Gucci Hexagonal Porcelain Plates and Stitched Leather Case, Italy, 20th century, the plates with central bit motif and red-, green-, and gilt-banded border, stamped on reverse “Made in Italy by Gucci,” dia. 6 1/2 in. Provenance: The Cary Collection. $350-450 74 American School, 20th Century Three 1950s Photographs of a Pinup Girl at the Seashore. Unsigned. Gelatin silver prints on paper, sight sizes to 15 5/8 x 12 7/8 in., framed. Condition: Not examined out of frames. $800-1,200
Three 1950s Photographs of Pin-up Girls. Unsigned. Gelatin silver prints on paper, sight sizes to 15 1/2 x 12 3/8 in., framed. Condition: Not examined out of frames. $800-1,200 76 Seven Old Fashioned Glasses, 20th century, set of six glasses each with Paul Brown drawing of sporting dog breeds, seventh glass with a Paul Brown sporting scene of a dog chasing a hare, ht. 3 1/4, dia. 3 in. at top. Provenance: The Cary Collection. $200-300 77 Oak Three-bottle Tantalus Set, late 19th/early 20th century, the three colorless glass decanters with faceted stoppers, six Limoges and six colorless cut glass shot glasses, ht. 12 1/2, wd. 19 1/2, dp. 5 1/2 in. $600-800 78 Four Colorless Cut Glass Decanters, late 19th/early 20th century, each with an .800 silver rim and faceted stopper, the body with a narrow neck and bulbous base cut with diaper patterns and starbursts, glass unsigned, ht. 13 1/4 in. $1,000-1,200 79 Courvoisier Erte #8 “Inedit” Cognac a blend of Grande Champagne Cognacs dating back to 1892, #3546 of 4000 decanters released, 40% abv 1 750ml bottle (original presentation case with sleeve) $1,000-1,500 80 A.H. Hirsch Kentucky Straight Bourbon 20-Year distilled 1974, red wax seal, 45.8% abv 2 bottles $3,000-4,000 81 Samuel Adams Millennium 1999 Boston, Massachusetts bottle #2664, bottle signed by Jim Koch, 20.9% abv 1 750ml bottle (original wooden case) $1,000-1,500
82 Gucci Cased Twin Flasks, Italy, mid20th century, pair of glass and goldtone metal flasks with gilt-metal cup lids housed in stitched leather hip case with stitched leather strap, stamped with script “Gucci” and “Made in Italy” on bottom, case 3 x 6 x 7 1/4, each flask ht. 7 1/4, dia. 1 1/2 in. Provenance: The Cary Collection. $600-900 83 Gucci Silver Plate and Gilt-metal Ice Bucket with Lid, Italy, mid-20th century, cylindrical form with insulated plastic liner, two ribbed, gilt-metal bands around base with figural buckle featuring the Gucci interlocking “G” logo, stamped “Gucci - Made in Italy” on base, (small dent top at front), ht. 8 1/2, dia. 8 1/2 in. Provenance: The Cary Collection. $600-900 84 Pair of Gucci Barware Items, Italy, mid-20th century, a wine chiller and ice bucket, each with a silk textile depicting birds encased by Lucite, silver-plated trim, chiller ht. 7, dia. 5, ice bucket ht. 6 3/4, dia. 6 in. Provenance: The Cary Collection. $600-900 85 Gorham Sterling Silver New York Stock Exchange Presentation Cocktail Pitcher, Providence, Rhode Island, 1929, of typical form, engraved “James B. Lowell/from/His Friends on the Floor/N.Y.S.E/May Seventh 1931,” ht. 9 1/2 in., approx. 22.6 troy oz. $200-300 86 Gucci Horn-handled Silver-plate Pitcher, England, mid-20th century, cylindrical form with slightly flared base, stamped “Gucci - Made in England” on bottom, ht. 6 1/2, dia. 6 in. at base.
88 Rosewood Veneer Inlaid Tea Caddy on Stand, England, early 19th century, the stepped hinged top with bands of contrasting inlay opens to four lift-out containers with hinged lids and two cylindrical wells, above the concavemolded box on octagonal tapering post and shaped pedestal with circular molded feet on casters, (imperfections), ht. 31, wd. 15, dp. 13 1/2 in. $400-600 89 Pair of “21 Club” Teapots, mid-20th century, black ceramic teapots with gold painted trim and metal trim spout, design features the gate to the 21 Club and reads “21” below, each overall lg. 7 1/2, ht. 4 1/2 in. with lid. Provenance: The Cary Collection. $400-600 90 Rosewood Cube Desk, 20th century, cube-form, with rosewood top and sides on a black-painted platform base with gliders, fitted interior, unmarked, ht. 21 1/4, dia. 32 in. $600-900 91 Scholar’s Tabletop Document Box, Korea, 19th century, elmwood, for storing writing tools and paper, with two flat covers that open to a divided compartment above a locked inner compartment, resting on quatrefoil cutout panels, ht. 7 3/4 x 18 x 10 1/4 in. $500-700
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92 Seventeen Victorian-era Erotic Photographs, small-format black-andwhite photographs of various erotic subjects and nudes, (some creases, the occasional bent corner), mostly 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. Provenance: Ex libris Charles S. Dixwell (1868-1934). $200-300
Provenance: The Cary Collection. $400-600 87 Doulton Lambeth Stoneware Cricket Jug, England, late 19th century, Art Nouveau-style foliate framed panels, each with applied white depiction of a cricketer in an action pose, impressed mark, ht. 7 5/8 in. $300-500
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93 Revolutionary War Currency, 1776, Glass, and Silver Paperweight, printed paper currency valued at fifteen Spanish milled dollars, or their value in gold or silver, distributed by the Treasury in Virginia, post October 7, 1776, with illustrated border, an image of a crusades-era knight trampling a foe under foot, and the slogan “Sic Semper Tyrannus,” (worn and soiled); the currency beneath a heavy beveled glass top, held in place by a silver backing engraved with the initials “S.H.,” 4 1/4 x 3 in. $200-300
98 French School, 19th Century
94 Two Scholar’s Rocks, China, a lingbi stone vertical formation, and a horizontal formation, on carved wood stands, ht. to 10 5/8 in. $500-700
Untitled, 2000 No visible signature. Welded nail sphere, diameter approximately 6 in. Condition: Intentional oxidation.
95 Small Carved and Painted Cased Model of the Three-masted Vessel Sea Witch, America, 20th century, with rendered details, the ship identified on the stern, on wooden base with Lucite cover, overall ht. 16 1/4, wd. 24, dp. 10 in. $200-300 96 Gucci Canvas and Leather Writing Folio with Pen, Italy, mid-20th century, tan and brown canvas folio featuring the Gucci interlocking “G” logo with green and red signature stripe inset and stitched leather trim, Gucci branded pocketed address book, writing pad and thirty-eight envelopes, with wood and gold-tone Gucci ballpoint pen, (some wear), folio 9 3/4 x 12 1/4 in. Provenance: The Cary Collection. $350-500 97 Gucci Canvas and Leather Address Book with Pen, Italy, mid-20th century, brown, stitched leather binder with inset, canvas green and red signature Gucci stripe, five ring binder with sixteen-page address book with embossed Gucci cover page and horse bit theme, stitched leather pocket on inside back cover stamped with Gucci crest, silver-plated pen stamped with Gucci interlocking “G” on top, “Gucci” and “Brev. Pat Pend - metal FS-5000” on cap and enamel green and red signature Gucci stipe on cap, (erasures to some pages), pen lg. 5 1/2, address book 8 7/8 x 10 3/8 x 1 1/2 in.
Pair of Engravings from Campagnes des Français: Bataille du Caire, dite des Pyramides and Bataille de Ratisbonne Signed and titled in the plates l.c. Hand-colored engravings, image sizes 12 5/8 x 17 1/4 in., framed. Condition: Subtle rippling, not examined out of frames. $200-400 99 John Bisbee (American, b. 1965)
Provenance: Gift of the artist, sold to benefit Prize4Life, Cambridge, Massachusetts. $400-600 100 Chorier, Nicolas (1612-1692) The Dialogues of Luisa Sigea. Paris: Isidore Liseux, 1890. Octavo, leaves untrimmed, top edge gilt, bound in three-quarter morocco and marbled paper boards, title printed in red and black, 7 3/4 x 5 1/4 in. The first edition of this series of erotic tales was printed in Latin in 1660 under the title, Aloisiae Sigaeae, Toletanae, Satyra Sotadica de Arcanis Amoris et Veneris. It is considered the first work in Latin ever composed with its subject fully dedicated to the erotic. Provenance: Ex libris Charles S. Dixwell (1868-1934). $200-300 101 French Crystal Regulator Clock, c. 1890, the brass and beveled glass case with porcelain Roman numeral dial, outside escapement and moon hands, eight-day time and strike spring powered movement with temperature compensating pendulum, ht. 11 1/2 in. $300-500 102 Pair of Erotic Surimono Prints, Japan, attributed to Kesai Eisen (1790-1848), color woodblock prints with embossing, depicting two erotic scenes, framed and glazed, sight size 3 1/2 x 4 7/8 in. $300-500
Provenance: The Cary Collection. $500-750
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103 Set of Four Sterling Silver Bridge Pencils, mid-20th century, retailed by Abercrombie & Fitch Co., each with enamel playing card suits and red or black plastic ends, lg. 4 in., boxed. Provenance: The Cary Collection. $225-275 104 Faux Tortoiseshell Page Turner with Figural Brass Handle, 20th century, brass figural dog’s head mounted on metal handle stamped “L’ile au Tresor” on reverse, (scratches, light wear and dent to handle), lg. 12 1/4, wd. 1 3/4 in., Provenance: The Cary Collection. $400-600 105 Classical Bird’s-eye Maple, Birch, and Mahogany Veneer One-drawer Stand, probably New Hampshire or Vermont, c. 1825, the top with bowed sides and ovolo corners above quarterengaged ring-turned legs joining straight skirt and drawer, old brass ring pull, refinished, (imperfections), ht. 28 3/4, wd. 16 1/2, dp. 16 1/2 in. Note: Old writing in red pencil to underside of top, mostly illegible, reads in part “J Snow/Saddle...” $400-600 106 Pair of Framed Mounted Photographs, unsigned silver gelatin photographs, each approximately 8 x 10, mounted side-by-side depicting a railyard, town, and mountainous landscape, (damage to frame, slight fading, not examined out of frame), framed dimensions 25 1/8 x 13 3/4 in. $100-200
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Conditions of Sale 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
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Collection of Spirits & Ales Pick-up Collection is available by prior arrangement only at: Lower Falls Wine Co. 2366 Washington Street (Rt. 16) Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462 Please schedule your pick up by contacting Lower Falls Wine Co., 617.332.3000, jgainey@lowerfallswine.com, or www.lowerfallswine.com, a minimum of seventy-two hours in advance. Full payment of all applicable charges must be received prior to the release of any goods. Wines will only be released to those over 21 years of age. Proof of age will be required. Issues with Regard to Transportation All bidders should make themselves aware of the limitations and restrictions imposed by various states with regard to the importation of alcoholic beverages which have been purchased at auction and transported into any states jurisdiction. All buyers have the sole responsibility to research, understand and comply with all permit or license requirements before collection or transport of purchases occurs. Neither Skinner Inc. nor Lower Falls Wine Co. is responsible for obtaining any permits or licenses on behalf of any bidder. Lower Falls Wine will facilitate, where able, in the making of arrangements for the buyer on their behalf. Bidders are strongly urged to understand the individual state statutes with regard to importation prior to participation in any auction to insure compliance with said statutes. Local Delivery Lower Falls Wine Co. will deliver within Metro west Boston at no charge. We will deliver for a fee inside Route 495. • One case, $29 • Two to four cases, $19 per case • Five or more cases, $14 per case Buyers arranging Massachusetts delivery outside of Route 495 should inquire as to the fees for delivery. Deliveries are made Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Delivery will usually occur within one week of your request. All fees associated with delivery must be paid in advance of delivery. We reserve the right to (re)package wines if deemed necessary for a nominal fee. Wines will only be delivered to, and must be signed for by, someone over 21 years of age. Third-Party Delivery For third-party shipments, Skinner and Lower Falls Wine Co. advise you to consider: • Manhattan Wine Company, www.mwcwine.com, 973.574.8701 a NYC Metro wine transportation and storage service provider with a network of national contacts • Western Carriers, www.westerncarriers.com, 800.631.7776 a national provider of fine wine storage and temperature-controlled transportation services. Splits Any lot that is split for either pick-up or delivery will be subject to a nominal charge. Storage Complimentary storage of any purchases will not exceed forty-five days past the auction date. All uncollected lots will be charged $100 per month (or fraction thereof). Purchases in excess of ten lots will be subject to a fee of a minimum of $250 per month. Lower Falls Wine Co. will not be liable for wines fourteen (14) days after auction date. All inquires with regard to collection or delivery should be addressed to Lower Falls Wine Co. at 617.332.3000.
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Skinner, Inc. & Lower Falls Wine Co. Conditions of Sale – Fine Wines Auction 1. All bidders and buyers of wine must be at least 21 years of age and shall present satisfying legal documentation of this at auction. In the event the buyer is a partnership or corporate entity, the receiver of the wine shall furnish proof fulfilling this criteria. 2. 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, Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot. 3. All property is sold “as is,” and neither Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation or 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, or 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 in the catalog, or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability. Prospective buyers are urged to inspect those lots they have interest in. 4. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by Skinner, Inc. 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. Please note Massachusetts state law requires all purchasers of alcoholic beverages be at least 21 years of age. 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. 5. All merchandise purchased is payable directly to Skinner Inc., and must be paid for the day of the auction. All merchandise must be removed from Lower Falls Wine Co. within forty five (45) days of the auction, and in no event shall Skinner Inc. or Lower Falls Wine Co. have any liability for any damage to property left on its premises for more than fourteen (14) days after the sale. Lower Falls Wine Co. may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly storage fee per lot as determined by Lower Falls Wine Co. (see Collection of Wines). If any property has not been removed within forty five (45) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. (a) the merchandise may be transferred to and stored at a bonded warehouse and the purchaser agrees to pay all transfer and storage expenses, and/or (b) Skinner Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. 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. 6. Acceptable forms of payment are cash, good check, or wire transfers, payable in U.S. dollars. Checks will be acceptable only if credit has been established with Skinner or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing the check. Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. reserve the right to hold merchandise purchased until the funds have cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Skinner and/or Lower Falls Wine Co. a handling charge of $25.00 for any check dishonored by the drawee. 7. 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. and Lower Falls Wine Co. 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. 8. In no event will the liability of Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item. 9. Lower Falls Wine Co. may, in their discretion and at purchaser’s request, package and arrange for delivery as directed by the purchaser. In such event, purchaser agrees that (a) all such packaging, handling and delivery is at the sole risk of the purchaser and that Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. shall have no liability for any loss or damage to such items, and (b) purchaser shall pay in advance, all packaging expenses, including labor, materials, carriers fees and all insurance charges. Please arrange seventy-two (72) hours in advance for collection and delivery. Purchaser shall make itself aware of the limitations and restrictions imposed by various states in regards to the transportation and importation of alcoholic beverages and purchaser has the sole responsibility to research and comply with all permit and licensing requirements. Neither Skinner, Inc. nor Lower Falls Wine Co. shall be responsible for obtaining any permits or licenses on behalf of purchaser and no sale shall be cancelled or refunded for lack of purchaser’s noncompliance with permitting and licensing issues. (Please see Collection of Wines) 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
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Board of Directors
Chairman of the Board - Stephen L. Fletcher Richard Albright John Deighton Barnet Fain Karen M. Keane Andrew Payne Chairman Emerita - Nancy R. Skinner
Administration
President/Chief Executive Officer - Karen M. Keane Chief Financial Officer - Don Kelly Executive Vice President - Stephen L. Fletcher Senior Vice Presidents - Marie Keep, Kerry Shrives, Stuart G. Slavid Vice Presidents - Victoria Bratberg, Eric Jones, Gloria Lieberman, Carol McCaffrey, Robin S.R. Starr, L. Emerson Tuttle
Expert Departments
20th Century Design - Jane D. Prentiss American & European Paintings & Prints - Robin S.R. Starr Assistants: Elizabeth C. Haff, Michelle Lamunière American Furniture & Decorative Arts - Stephen L. Fletcher Deputy Director: Chris Barber American Indian & Ethnographic Art - Douglas Deihl Antique Motor Vehicles - Jane D. Prentiss Asian Works of Art - Judith Dowling Assistants: Helen Eagles, Suhyung Kim Books & Manuscripts - Devon Gray Bottles, Flasks & Early Glass - Stephen L. Fletcher Ceramics - Stuart G. Slavid Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - Robert C. Cheney Assistant: Jonathan Dowling Couture - Melissa R. McCaffrey, Kyle Johnson Discovery Auctions - Melissa R. McCaffrey, Kyle Johnson European Furniture & Decorative Arts - Stuart G. Slavid Assistant: Stephanie Opolski Fine Wines - Marie Keep Assistant: Michael J. Moser
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Historic Arms & Militaria - Joel Bohy Jewelry - Victoria Bratberg, G.G. Assistants: John Colasacco, G.G., Katie Simonetti Judaica - Kerry Shrives Musical Instruments - Director Pro Tem: Jill Arbetter Oriental Rugs & Carpets - Lawrence Kearney Assistant: Erika Jorjorian Silver - Stuart G. Slavid Toys & Dolls - Melissa R. McCaffrey, Kyle Johnson Auctioneers - LaGina Austin, Chris Barber, Robert C. Cheney, John Colasacco, Stephen L. Fletcher, Karen M. Keane, Marie C. Keep, Gloria Lieberman, Jessica R. Lincoln, Kerry Shrives, Stuart G. Slavid, Robin S.R. Starr, Laura V. Sweeney
Exhibitions & Property Distribution
Finance Department
Subscriptions
Service Departments
Marlborough:
Warehouse Manager - Fred Trottier, 508.970.3261
Auction Coordinator - Melanie Trottier-Mitcheson, 508.970.3103
Boston:
Auction Coordinators - Jessica R. Lincoln, 617.874.4308,
Benjamin Evans, 617.874.4329
Marlborough:
Accounts Receivable - Denise Johnson, 508.970.3269
Accounts Payable, Consignment - Kathleen Hayes, 508.970.3268
Accounts Payable, Trade - Kevin Rota, 508.970.3283
Credit Supervisor - William Madden, 508.970.3266
Marlborough:
Linsey MacDougall, 508.970.3240
Advertising/Production Manager - Pamela Van de Houten Appraisal & Auction Services - LaGina Austin, Christine E. Finn, Rachel Kingsley, Ava Pandiani Boston Gallery Director - Laura V. Sweeney Assistant Gallery Director: Paige Lewellyn Gallery Assistant: Olga Gerasymiv Consignment Services - Patricia Walker King, Carol Zeigler, Kealyn Garner Customer Relations - Carol McCaffrey Human Resources - Carol McCaffrey Image Editor - John Cornelius Information Technology & Internet Auctions - Kerry Shrives Assistant: Melissa R. McCaffrey Institutional Relations - L. Emerson Tuttle Lead Designer - Kristina Harrison Managing Director - Marie C. Keep Marketing & Public Relations - L. Emerson Tuttle, Kathryn Gargolinski, Jenna DeLuca, Linsey MacDougall Photographers - Stanley P. Bystrowski, Jeffrey R. Antkowiak Receptionists - Marlborough: Katie Fitzgerald Boston: Bridget Spears Regional Director窶認lorida - April L. Matteini, G.G. Staff Portraits - Cheryl Richards Photography Transportation - Eric Jones
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Directions to Skinner’s Boston Gallery/63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116 617.350.5400 From the West: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike to the Prudential/Copley exit located in the Prudential tunnel. Once on the exit ramp, stay in the right hand lane and follow the signs for Copley. The ramp exits onto Stuart Street. Drive straight through five sets of lights and take a left onto Charles Street South. Take your first left off of Charles St. South onto Park Plaza. Skinner is at 63 Park Plaza, one block up on the right.
From the South: Take 93-N to Exit 20 for I-90 W toward Worcester. Follow signs for Chinatown/South Station. Bear left at the fork to continue towards Kneeland Street. Turn left onto Kneeland Street. Kneeland Street becomes Stuart Street. Turn right onto Charles Street South. Turn left onto Park Plaza. Skinner is at 63 Park Plaza, one block up on the right.
From Logan Airport: Take the Ted Williams Tunnel. Take Exit 25 toward South Boston and bear left at the fork in the ramp. Bear right onto B St. Turn left onto Northern Ave which becomes Seaport Blvd. Turn left onto Surface Rd. Turn right onto Kneeland Street which becomes Stuart Street. Turn right onto Charles Street South. Turn left onto Park Plaza. Skinner is at 63 Park Plaza, one block up on the right.
From the North: Take I-93 South towards Boston. Take exit 26 towards Storrow Drive.  Merge onto MA-28 South via the ramp on the left. Turn left onto Beacon Street. Turn right onto Arlington Street. Turn left onto Boylston Street. Turn right onto Hadassah Way. Skinner is on the right at 63 Park Plaza.
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