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  • Cyrus Alger Signal Cannon
    Estimate
    $14,000 - $16,000
    Lot 1

    Cyrus Alger Signal Cannon

    Est.
    $14,000 - $16,000
  • Pair of Miniature Bronze Signal Guns
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 2

    Pair of Miniature Bronze Signal Guns

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Civil War Artillery Tar Bucket
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 3

    Civil War Artillery Tar Bucket

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • U.S. 2.9-inch Hotchkiss Cannister Round
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 4

    U.S. 2.9-inch Hotchkiss Cannister Round

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Five Civil War Artillery Projectiles
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 5

    Five Civil War Artillery Projectiles

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Expanding Bar and Star Shot
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 6

    Expanding Bar and Star Shot

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Confederate Limber Chest
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 7

    Confederate Limber Chest

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Kriegsgertel
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 8

    Kriegsgertel

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Two European Halberd Heads
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 9

    Two European Halberd Heads

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Large Ceremonial Halberd
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 10

    Large Ceremonial Halberd

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Halberd
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 11

    Halberd

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Pike
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 12

    Pike

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Wrought Iron Pike
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 13

    Wrought Iron Pike

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • European Horseman's Saber
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 14

    European Horseman's Saber

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Model 1767 French Infantry Hanger
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 15

    Model 1767 French Infantry Hanger

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • British "Double-Disc" Naval Cutlass
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 16

    British "Double-Disc" Naval Cutlass

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • British Naval Cutlass
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 18

    British Naval Cutlass

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Private Purchase Naval Cutlass
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 19

    Private Purchase Naval Cutlass

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Small Silver-plated Dirk
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 20

    Small Silver-plated Dirk

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • American Short Saber and Scabbard
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 21

    American Short Saber and Scabbard

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • British Royal Marine Sergeant's Sword
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 22

    British Royal Marine Sergeant's Sword

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Midshipman's Dirk
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 23

    Midshipman's Dirk

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Nathan Starr Model 1812 Contract Cavalry Saber
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 24

    Nathan Starr Model 1812 Contract Cavalry Saber

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Two Knives
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 25

    Two Knives

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Gambler's Companion Knife
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 26

    Gambler's Companion Knife

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • English-made Dirk
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 27

    English-made Dirk

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Model 1850 Foot Officer's Sword Identified to Lieutenant Josiah F. Kennison, 28th Massachusetts Volunteers
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 28

    Model 1850 Foot Officer's Sword Identified to Lieutenan...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Confederate Cavalry Saber
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 29

    Confederate Cavalry Saber

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Leech and Rigdon Staff and Field Officer's Sword Identified to Lieutenant Walter C. Corley, 47th Georgia Infantry Regiment
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 30

    Leech and Rigdon Staff and Field Officer's Sword Identi...

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
  • Liberty and Union Folding Knife
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 31

    Liberty and Union Folding Knife

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Confederate Artillery Sword
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 32

    Confederate Artillery Sword

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • "Liberty and Union" Folding Knife
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 33

    "Liberty and Union" Folding Knife

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Brigadier General Kenner Garrard's Presentation Sword from the 146th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment After Gettysburg
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $10,000
    Lot 34

    Brigadier General Kenner Garrard's Presentation Sword f...

    Est.
    $8,000 - $10,000
  • Unmarked Confederate Cavalry Saber and Scabbard
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 35

    Unmarked Confederate Cavalry Saber and Scabbard

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Confederate Light Artillery Saber
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500
    Lot 36

    Confederate Light Artillery Saber

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,500
  • Connecticut-marked Ames Light Artillery Saber
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 37

    Connecticut-marked Ames Light Artillery Saber

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Lieutenant George N. Williams Model 1850 Foot Officer's Sword, 98th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500
    Lot 38

    Lieutenant George N. Williams Model 1850 Foot Officer's...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,500
  • Model 1850 Staff and Field Officer's Sword Identified to Lieutenant Colonel Gershom Mott, 5th New Jersey Volunteer Regiment
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 39

    Model 1850 Staff and Field Officer's Sword Identified t...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Thomas Griswold & Company Sword Presented to Captain J.F. Girault, and Pen and Ink Depiction of the Sword
    Estimate
    $25,000 - $35,000
    Lot 40

    Thomas Griswold & Company Sword Presented to Captain J....

    Est.
    $25,000 - $35,000
  • Spanish Sword Identified to General Henry Washington Benham
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 41

    Spanish Sword Identified to General Henry Washington Be...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Silver British Victories of 1758/1759 Medal Mule
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 43

    Silver British Victories of 1758/1759 Medal Mule

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Bronze British Victories of 1759 Medal and a Bronze British Victories of 1758/1759 Medal Mule
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 44

    Bronze British Victories of 1759 Medal and a Bronze Bri...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Two Bronze Admiral Vernon Porto Bellow Medals
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 45

    Two Bronze Admiral Vernon Porto Bellow Medals

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Two Silver Battle of Doggersbank Medals
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 46

    Two Silver Battle of Doggersbank Medals

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Two 18th Century Silver Medals
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 47

    Two 18th Century Silver Medals

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Bronze William Washington Battle of Cowpens Medal
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 48

    Bronze William Washington Battle of Cowpens Medal

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Bronze 1778 General Washington Medal, and a George Washington Liberty and Security Token with "Assylum" Edge
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 49

    Bronze 1778 General Washington Medal, and a George Wash...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • White Metal Libertas Americana, Peace of Versailles Medal,
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 50

    White Metal Libertas Americana, Peace of Versailles Med...

    Est.
    $300 - $500

Auction Description

Historic Arms & Militaria by Bonhams Skinner
Skinner’s October Historic Arms & Militaria auction is highlighted by a Civil War era presentation revolver, holster, and sword owned by Captain James Sewall Reed, and a 1st DC Cavalry Henry Rifle captured by Confederate General Wade Hampton and given to Major Henry B. McClellan. The auction of over 300 lots also features historic documents and antique arms from the American Revolution through World War II.
 
Lots 280-337 will only be available for bidding by holders of an FFL license. Please contact William Madden at 508-970-3266 to register. 
 
Preview Times
October 24, 12PM-5PM
October 25, 12PM-7PM
 
Contact Us
508-970-3125
militaria@skinnerinc.com
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Bonhams Skinner
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States

bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com

Phone:+16173505400

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 25.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$300,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000

Shipping Info

Please visit http://www.skinnerinc.com/services/payment-and-shipping/ for information regarding the collection of items purchased at auction. 

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Terms & Conditions

Conditions of Sale

 

Conditions of Sale

A.           Conditions of Sale

B.           Conditions of Sale – Fine Wines/Fine Wines – Online Auction

C.           Conditions of Sale – Firearms

 A. 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. Sales in Massachusetts, Florida, and New York are subject to the respective current sales taxes. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties may be exempt from sales tax upon submission of proper documentation.

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 nonexclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives objections that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit.

 B. Skinner, Inc. & Lower Falls Wine Co.
Conditions of Sale – Fine Wines/Fine Wines – Online 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 nonexclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives objections that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit.

 C. Firearms

1. Post-1898 firearms must be registered in compliance with federal law.

2. Federal Firearms License purchases only.

3. To purchase with a Curio & Relic License, the gun must be listed as acceptable on the ATF list for collectors of curios. www.atf.gov/sites/default/files/assets/pdf-files/p-5300-11-firearms-curios-or-relics-list.pdf

4. Bidder must provide FFL information upon registration to bid.

We highly recommend registering in advance, please contact William Madden at 508.970.3266.

5. Bidders who do not have a valid FFL must provide Skinner with a license for an FFL transfer agent upon registering to bid, and upon receipt of the agent’s FFL, the firearm must be shipped to the transfer agent, not the buyer/winner of the auction.

6. A transfer agent can charge for handling the transfer. It is the buyer/winner’s responsibility to pay for and make arrangements for an agent prior to registering to bid.

CONDITION OF FIREARMS AND ANTIQUE ARMS. Skinner, Inc. (“Skinner”) makes no warranties or representations whatsoever, and no employee or consultant of Skinner, Inc. has the authority to make any warranties or representations, concerning any firearms or antique arms, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES REGARDING MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE, as well as any express or implied warranties or representations regarding the operation, condition, reliability, safety to store or transport, or legality to purchase, own, store, transport or resell any firearms or antique arms. Use of any firearms or antique arms purchased at Skinner is entirely at the user’s risk. Skinner recommends that all weapons purchased at auction be examined by a competent gunsmith. Skinner disclaims any liability whatsoever for accident, injury or damage resulting to any person or property from the purchase, sale, transport, storage or use of any firearms or antique arms purchased through Skinner.

All other Terms & Conditions of Sale at Skinner remain applicable, please refer to Conditions of Sale