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  • 1934 Buick Club Sedan
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $20,000
    Lot 1

    1934 Buick Club Sedan

    Est.
    $15,000 - $20,000
  • Five New 1950-60s Automobile Clocks
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 2

    Five New 1950-60s Automobile Clocks

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Albert Montandon 18kt Gold Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 3

    Albert Montandon 18kt Gold Open-face Watch

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Waltham 14kt Gold Lady's Hunter Case Watch
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 4

    Waltham 14kt Gold Lady's Hunter Case Watch

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Dubois, Jacot & Co. Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 5

    Dubois, Jacot & Co. Open-face Watch

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Lacloche Miniature Traveling Desk Clock and Case
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $3,500
    Lot 6

    Lacloche Miniature Traveling Desk Clock and Case

    Est.
    $3,000 - $3,500
  • Claude Meylan Skeletonized Pocket Watch
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 7

    Claude Meylan Skeletonized Pocket Watch

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Dubois et Fils 14kt Gold Quarter-repeating Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 8

    Dubois et Fils 14kt Gold Quarter-repeating Open-face Wa...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • L. Mathey 18kt Gold Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 9

    L. Mathey 18kt Gold Open-face Watch

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Two Silver English Verge Watches
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 9A

    Two Silver English Verge Watches

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Delisle & Fres 14kt Gold Open-face Verge Watch
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,000
    Lot 10

    Delisle & Fres 14kt Gold Open-face Verge Watch

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,000
  • Nicole 18kt Gold Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 11

    Nicole 18kt Gold Open-face Watch

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Charles Howse 18kt Gold Pair-case Watch
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,100
    Lot 12

    Charles Howse 18kt Gold Pair-case Watch

    Est.
    $900 - $1,100
  • Lugrin Watch Co. 14kt Gold Split-second Chronograph
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 13

    Lugrin Watch Co. 14kt Gold Split-second Chronograph

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • George Richardson Silver Pair-case Verge Watch
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 14

    George Richardson Silver Pair-case Verge Watch

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • 18kt Gold Quarter-hour Repeater and Chronograph Hunter Case Watch
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 15

    18kt Gold Quarter-hour Repeater and Chronograph Hunter ...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Zenith 18kt Gold Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 16

    Zenith 18kt Gold Open-face Watch

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Three Lady's Pocket Watches
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 17

    Three Lady's Pocket Watches

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Cartier Roulette Watch and Box
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $5,000
    Lot 18

    Cartier Roulette Watch and Box

    Est.
    $4,000 - $5,000
  • Lepaute Enamel 18kt Gold Lady's Watch in Silvered Storage Box
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 19

    Lepaute Enamel 18kt Gold Lady's Watch in Silvered Stora...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Tiffany & Co. New York 18kt Gold Lady's Wristwatch by Movado
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 20

    Tiffany & Co. New York 18kt Gold Lady's Wristwatch by M...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Dobson & Sons Silver Desk Clock
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 21

    Dobson & Sons Silver Desk Clock

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Three Gold Pocket Watches
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 22

    Three Gold Pocket Watches

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Omega Speedmaster Reduced
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 23

    Omega Speedmaster Reduced

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Stainless Steel Breitling "1884" Automatic Watch
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500
    Lot 24

    Stainless Steel Breitling "1884" Automatic Watch

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,500
  • Croton Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver Watch
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 25

    Croton Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver Watch

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Baume & Mercier Stainless Steel Triple Date Chronograph
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 26

    Baume & Mercier Stainless Steel Triple Date Chronograph...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Tornek-Rayville TR-900 Dive Watch
    Estimate
    $30,000 - $50,000
    Lot 27

    Tornek-Rayville TR-900 Dive Watch

    Est.
    $30,000 - $50,000
  • Omega Constellation "1602" Digital Watch
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 28

    Omega Constellation "1602" Digital Watch

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Five Vintage Dive Watches
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 29

    Five Vintage Dive Watches

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Waltham "Riverside Maximus" 14kt Gold Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 30

    Waltham "Riverside Maximus" 14kt Gold Open-face Watch

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Hamilton 992 60-hour Movement
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 31

    Hamilton 992 60-hour Movement

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Hamilton "947" Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $9,000
    Lot 31A

    Hamilton "947" Open-face Watch

    Est.
    $7,000 - $9,000
  • Hamilton "Victory Model" 992B Movement
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 32

    Hamilton "Victory Model" 992B Movement

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Hamilton Grade "946" Movement
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 33

    Hamilton Grade "946" Movement

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Illinois "Jump Hour" Wristwatch
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 34

    Illinois "Jump Hour" Wristwatch

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Hamilton "Grade 974B" Movement No. K001
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 35

    Hamilton "Grade 974B" Movement No. K001

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Philadelphia Watch Co. "Paulus" Movement and Dial
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 36

    Philadelphia Watch Co. "Paulus" Movement and Dial

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Hamilton Navigational Master Watch "3992B,"
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 37

    Hamilton Navigational Master Watch "3992B,"

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Illinois "Bunn Special" Model 163A Movement and Dial
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 38

    Illinois "Bunn Special" Model 163A Movement and Dial

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Hamilton "2974B" U.S. Navy Comparing Watch
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 39

    Hamilton "2974B" U.S. Navy Comparing Watch

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Hamilton "4992B" Movement and Dial
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 40

    Hamilton "4992B" Movement and Dial

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Hamilton "974 Special" Second Setting Watch
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 41

    Hamilton "974 Special" Second Setting Watch

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Hamilton Production Samples "974L" and "992E" Movements
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 42

    Hamilton Production Samples "974L" and "992E" Movements...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Ball-Hamilton"999B" Railroad Watch
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 43

    Ball-Hamilton"999B" Railroad Watch

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Illinois "161A" Bunn Special Movement
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 44

    Illinois "161A" Bunn Special Movement

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Hamilton "917" Open-face Service Watch with Hacking Seconds
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 45

    Hamilton "917" Open-face Service Watch with Hacking Sec...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Illinois Bunn Special Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 46

    Illinois Bunn Special Open-face Watch

    Est.
    $300 - $500

Auction Description

Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments by Bonhams Skinner

The October Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments auction holds a wide variety of highlights, including a 1934 Buick Club Sedan, a Tornek-Rayville TR-900 Dive Watch, c. 1965, and a large collection of Hamilton watch movements. In addition, the auction will have nearly 700 lots of affordable antique objects ranging from musical boxes, gilt bronze French clocks, brass telescopes and microscopes and a collection of grandfather clocks from America and Europe.

Preview Times
October 24, 12PM-5PM
October 25, 12PM-7PM
October 26, 12PM-7PM
October 27, 8AM-9:30AM

Contact Us
508-970-3201
clocks@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