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Online Sale 2769T Lots 1106

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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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delivered four to six weeks after
measurements and options are
chosen.
$800-1,200

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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
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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
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Herms Leather Belt, France, 20th
century, Herms H logo belt, buckle
stamped Herms, reversible dark
brown and camel stitched leather
stamped in gold Made in France on
dark brown side and Herms - 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

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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
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Gentlemans 18kt Gold and Lapis
Dress Set, comprising a pair of cuff
links, four shirt studs, and a stickpin
each designed as a lions head with
lapis bead in its mouth, 19.7 dwt.
$800-1,200
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Group of 14kt Gold and Lapis Dress
Items, two pairs of cuff links and five
shirt studs, 33.8 dwt.
$400-600
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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
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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
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Gentlemans 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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Gentlemans 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
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Gentlemans 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
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Gentlemans 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
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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
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Vintage Gentlemans 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
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Gentlemans 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

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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
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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

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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
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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
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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

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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

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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
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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.

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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
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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
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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
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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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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

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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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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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Colt Second Model London
Deringer Pistol, c. 1870-90, serial
number 8513, bone grips, engraved
steel frame, top of the barrel
marked COLTS 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
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Colt Second Model Deringer Pistol,
c. 1870-90, serial number 9129,
uncheckered walnut grips, engraved
steel frame, top of the barrel marked
COLTS 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

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Colt First Model Deringer Pistol,
c. 1870s, serial number 2126, steel
frame engraved with decorative scrolls,
blued-steel barrel marked COLTS 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
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Moores 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
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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
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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

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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
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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
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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

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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

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Moores 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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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
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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

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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
Arizonas Grand Canyon to the
Matterhorn in the Alps. He was one of
Americas 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 Bostons Museum of
Science and served as director for over
forty years.
$1,000-1,500
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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
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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
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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.

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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 Marthas
Vineyard, Massachusetts, ht. 7 1/2,
wd. 14 3/4 in.
$300-500
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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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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.

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
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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
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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
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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

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Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver and
Enamel Cigarette Box, c. 1971, cedar
lining and hinged lid featuring enamel
jockeys 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
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Figural Steeplechase Lighter, 20th
century, base metal, on horseshoeshaped base with removable lighter
element, 7 x 3 x 6 in.

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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
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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
Scholars 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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American School, 20th Century

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 Scholars 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 Franais: 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 dogs head mounted on
metal handle stamped Lile 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 Birds-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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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 purchasers 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
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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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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 purchasers 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 purchasers 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 purchasers 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 Lamunire
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

63 Park Plaza
Boston, MA 02116
617.350.5400
Fax 617.350.5429
274 Cedar Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
508.970.3000
Fax 508.970.3100
130 Miracle Mile, Ste. 220
Coral Gables, FL 33134
305.503.4423

www.skinnerinc.com

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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 DirectorFlorida - April L. Matteini, G.G.
Staff Portraits - Cheryl Richards Photography
Transportation - Eric Jones

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Directions to Skinners 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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Prices effective January 17, 2014. Catalog subscription price includes quarterly brochure.
Subscription effective one year from date processed. No refunds for previous subscriptions. Renewal notice will be sent one month prior to expiration.
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American & European Paintings & Prints (two books)

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American & European Fine Prints & Photogrpahy

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American & European Fine Paintings & Sculpture

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$133

Fine Jewelry

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20th Century Design

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Asian Works of Art

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Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets

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$25

American Indian & Ethnographic Art

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Fine Books & Manuscripts

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$36

Fine Ceramics

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Fine Musical Instruments

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Science, Technology &Clocks

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Fine Wines

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