Early Americana - The Atten Collection

Turned Oak Three-corner Chair, probably England, 17th

Glazed Stoneware Jug, Germany, 17th century,

Black and Red-painted Chest on Frame, late 17th

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Marlborough, MA, United States

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Early Americana - The Atten Collection

Bonhams Skinner

Skinner is pleased to offer the private collection of Marion P. Atten, of Dewitt, Illinois. Marion collected with a keenly developed eye for rarity and form, was a well-respected and knowledgeable dealer in early decorative arts, and owner of Antiques at Hillwood Farms. Her collection is full of Pilgrim Century and early 18th century chests, wainscot chairs, and turned chairs and stools, 17th and 18th century metalwork, early German pottery, American and English woodenware, early textiles, early arms and armor, and much more. We invite you to preview items, ask questions of our specialists, and learn more about the auction process at Skinner. Appointments are required to ensure safety and health; please contact 508.970.3200 or americana@skinnerinc.com.

Auction Curators:

Stephen L. FletcherExecutive Vice President | American Furniture & Decorative Arts

Chris BarberDeputy Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts

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Burl Bowl, probably New England, late 18th/early 19th: Burl Bowl, probably New England, late 18th/early 19th century, with incised turning, (two cracks with old string repairs and losses), ht. 3 1/4, dia. 12 1/2 in.

1001: Burl Bowl, probably New England, late 18th/early 19thEst. $400-$600Lot Closed

Turned Wooden Dish, probably England, 18th century,: Turned Wooden Dish, probably England, 18th century, with sloped sides and fine turnings to exterior, dia. 9 in.

1002: Turned Wooden Dish, probably England, 18th century,Est. $200-$400Lot Closed

Large Turned Wooden Plate, England or America, 18th: Large Turned Wooden Plate, England or America, 18th century, lg. 12 1/4, wd. 11 3/4 in.

1003: Large Turned Wooden Plate, England or America, 18thEst. $300-$500Lot Closed

Large Turned Wooden Plate, probably England, 18th/19th: Large Turned Wooden Plate, probably England, 18th/19th century, rim with turned decoration to interior lip and exterior. dia. 13 in.

1004: Large Turned Wooden Plate, probably England, 18th/19thEst. $300-$500Lot Closed

Three Turned Wooden Plates, probably England, 18th/19th: Three Turned Wooden Plates, probably England, 18th/19th century, dia. to 8 in.

1005: Three Turned Wooden Plates, probably England, 18th/19thEst. $400-$600Lot Closed

Two Turned Wooden Plates, probably England, 18th: Two Turned Wooden Plates, probably England, 18th century, each with turned decoration on exterior, one with turned decoration on interior rim, dia. to 8 in.

1006: Two Turned Wooden Plates, probably England, 18thEst. $300-$500Lot Closed

Two Turned Wooden Plates, probably England, 18th/19th: Two Turned Wooden Plates, probably England, 18th/19th century, each with turned decoration on exterior and turned decoration on interior rim, dia. to 8 1/2 in.

1007: Two Turned Wooden Plates, probably England, 18th/19thEst. $300-$500Lot Closed

Two Turned Shallow Wooden Bowls, probably England,: Two Turned Shallow Wooden Bowls, probably England, 18th/19th century, dia. to 8 1/2 in.

1008: Two Turned Shallow Wooden Bowls, probably England,Est. $300-$500Lot Closed

Two Large Turned Wooden Plates, probably England, 18th: Two Large Turned Wooden Plates, probably England, 18th century, with wide sloping rims, dia. to 11 in.

1009: Two Large Turned Wooden Plates, probably England, 18thEst. $600-$800Lot Closed

Two Turned Wooden Plates, probably England, 18th/19th: Two Turned Wooden Plates, probably England, 18th/19th century, one with simple turned decoration on exterior, one flat with raised rim, undecorated, dia. to 12 in.

1010: Two Turned Wooden Plates, probably England, 18th/19thEst. $300-$500Lot Closed

Large Turned Wooden Plate, probably England, 18th: Large Turned Wooden Plate, probably England, 18th century, deep sloping rim with detailed turned decorations on interior rim, exterior, and bottom, dia. 17 1/4, ht. 2 3/4 in.

1011: Large Turned Wooden Plate, probably England, 18thEst. $400-$600Lot Closed

Turned Wooden Barber Bowl, probably England, likely: Turned Wooden Barber Bowl, probably England, likely 18th century, with simple turned decoration to bottom, demilune cutout section, and pierced hole with attached rope for hanging, ht. 3, dia. 10 in.

1012: Turned Wooden Barber Bowl, probably England, likelyEst. $300-$500Lot Closed

Early Turned Bowl, probably England, late 18th century,: Early Turned Bowl, probably England, late 18th century, with sloping sides and flat bottom, dia. 8 1/4 in.

1013: Early Turned Bowl, probably England, late 18th century,Est. $200-$400Lot Closed

Early Hourglass, England or America, 18th century, with: Early Hourglass, England or America, 18th century, with leather and string binding, set in frame of carved wooden spindles and round discs, the glass filled with orange sand, ht. 7 1/4, dia. 4 in.

1014: Early Hourglass, England or America, 18th century, withEst. $400-$600Lot Closed

Large Brass Pricket Candlestick, probably Holland, 17th: Large Brass Pricket Candlestick, probably Holland, 17th century, with high mid-drip pan and domed base, ht. 12 1/2 to base of pricket, dia. 7 in.

1015: Large Brass Pricket Candlestick, probably Holland, 17thEst. $400-$600Lot Closed

Brass Pricket Candlestick, probably Holland, 17th: Brass Pricket Candlestick, probably Holland, 17th century, with mid-drip pan, ht. 11, dia. 6 1/4 in.

1016: Brass Pricket Candlestick, probably Holland, 17thEst. $300-$500Lot Closed

Large Pricket Candlestick, probably Holland, late: Large Pricket Candlestick, probably Holland, late 17th/early 18th century, with high mid-drip pan and domed base, ht. to base of pricket 14 1/4, pan dia. 8 in.

1017: Large Pricket Candlestick, probably Holland, lateEst. $300-$400Lot Closed

Large Early Brass Candlestick, probably Continental,: Large Early Brass Candlestick, probably Continental, ht. 8, dia. 6 3/4 in.

1018: Large Early Brass Candlestick, probably Continental,Est. $400-$600Lot Closed

Early Pressed Brass Candlestick, probably Continental,: Early Pressed Brass Candlestick, probably Continental, late 17th century, with leaf and flower motif on pan and base, converted to electric lamp, ht. 8 1/4, dia. 7 3/4 in.

1019: Early Pressed Brass Candlestick, probably Continental,Est. $300-$500Lot Closed

Early Brass Candlestick, probably Holland, 17th: Early Brass Candlestick, probably Holland, 17th century, ht. 9, dia. 6 1/4 in.

1020: Early Brass Candlestick, probably Holland, 17thEst. $300-$500Lot Closed

Early Brass Engraved Candlestick, probably Continental,: Early Brass Engraved Candlestick, probably Continental, 17th century, foliate engraving on lower part of post, ht. 9, dia. 6 1/2 in.

1021: Early Brass Engraved Candlestick, probably Continental,Est. $400-$600Lot Closed

Glazed Stoneware Jug, Germany, 17th century,: Glazed Stoneware Jug, Germany, 17th century, pale-bodied ware with finely molded bearded face above coin and leaf decoration, loop handle, ht. 9 3/4, dia. 7 1/2 in.

1022: Glazed Stoneware Jug, Germany, 17th century,Est. $400-$600Lot Closed

Glazed Stoneware Bellarmine Jug, Germany, late: Glazed Stoneware Bellarmine Jug, Germany, late 17th/early 18th century, with molded neck, face, and floral decoration to body, loop handle, ht. 10 in.

1023: Glazed Stoneware Bellarmine Jug, Germany, lateEst. $300-$500Lot Closed

Glazed Stoneware Bellarmine Jug, Germany, 17th century,: Glazed Stoneware Bellarmine Jug, Germany, 17th century, with finely molded face and crest below, loop handle, ht. 8 in.

1024: Glazed Stoneware Bellarmine Jug, Germany, 17th century,Est. $400-$600Lot Closed

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Bonhams Skinner

Boston, MA, United States

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274 Cedar Hill St

Marlborough, MA 01752

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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. 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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. 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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). 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