| Name | December Exceptional Estates Auction |
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| Auctioneer | Blackwell Auctions LLC |
| Type | Live Webcast Auction |
| Date(s) | 12/11/2021 |
| NO in-house bidding. Bid with us online, absentee or by phone. 12PM ET -- no in-house bidding - bid with us online, absentee or by phone | |
| Preview Date/Time | Preview day Friday, 12/10 10am-5pm |
| Checkout Date/Time | Invoices will be emailed the week before the auction. Local buyers please wait until you have recevied your invoice before you come to gallery. |
| Location | 5251 110th Ave. N Suite 118 Clearwater, FL 33760 |
| Buyer Premium | 17% in house, 20% Bidsquare, 22% online |
| Description |
NO in-house bidding - bid with us online, absentee or by phone
Gallery open for preview 10-5 Friday, December 10th.
Important historical pieces from WWII highlight this outstanding sale, which includes a fabulous selection of rare vintage perfume bottles, antique cast iron toys, contemporary and antique jewelry, gold and silver coins, fine paintings and sculpture.
-- Iconic piece of WWII history: A Walther P38 pistol captured by Julian Aaron Cook, recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions in Operation Market Garden (Cook was played by Robert Redford in the 1977 movie, “A Bridge Too Far”). Comes with a signed letter from Cook to the consignor.
-- Other militaria, including a document signed by ERWIN ROMMEL, a gin bottle from Rommel’s personal stash, a German Luger, various military edged weapons, a button from a ship captain’s jacket from the Battle of Lake Erie and more.
-- Fine art, including many original oil and watercolor pieces of ERICH STAUB, Australian painter JOHN MATHER, Ken Hawk, Peter Max, Newton Merrill, George Niles and others.
-- Rare piece of golf memorabilia, possibly unique: A White House cap signed by TIGER WOODS and his father, EARL WOODS. (JSA certified.)
-- An enormous selection of fine jewelry, including a vintage 18k men’s ROLEX Day Date, a selection of unique gold cufflinks, vintage fraternity and sorority pins.
-- Gold and silver coins, including key date Morgan silver dollars, 19c U.S. gold, etc.
-- Native American jewelry, including bracelets, necklaces, rings, and more. Dozens of antique, vintage and contemporary pieces.
-- One-of-a-kind handpainted HERMES Kelly handbag and Hermes traveler’s pocketbook.
-- Near life-size Diana the Huntress bronze sculpture.
-- French SEVRES porcelain 18-light chandelier.
-- Antique and vintage perfumes, including Lalique, Baccarat and others, highlighted by a rare 1959 Lancome “Sputnik” bottle in the original box and several other scarce examples.
-- Vintage and modern firearms, including 1940s German Luger, AR-15, Springfield Krag, Winchester Mod. 94, Thompson Center Contender, Sig Sauer GSR, Colt Official Police, Browning A5 and other shotguns.
-- 1978 Moto Guzzi Lemans 850 motorcycle
Online bidding available through HiBid, Bidsquare, Live Auctioneers, Invaluable, and Proxibid. Phone bids (greater of $100 or posted opening bid) and absentee bids accepted -- form is on our website.
PLEASE NOTE OUR TERMS REGARDING INVOICES, PAYMENTS AND SHIPPING. When you register to bid, you agree to our terms.
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Auction Terms & Conditions Blackwell Auctions terms:
Bidding:
* All items sold "AS IS, WHERE IS" with all faults.
* All descriptions believed accurate but not warranteed.
* Bidder inspection is encouraged.
* By placing a bid, bidder signifies that they have examined the items to their satisfaction, or that they have chosen not to personally examine them.
* We run multiple online bidding venues and also have phone bidders and absentee bidders. There is no guarantee that your online bid will be accepted, especially if your bid is tied with bids on another venue. When you are looking at where the bidding is currently on an item you’re bidding on, please be aware that bidding is also happening on several other sites, and the sites do not communicate with each other. The bidding venue you use will automatically advance your absentee bids, and does give preference to bids left earlier than others, but when the auction is live and our clerks are covering each venue, we have no way of knowing what bids were placed first. We do our best to rotate winning tie bids throughout our online venues. If you are concerned about losing a bid due to a tie, please consider registering to be a phone bidder with us.
* We reserve the right to reject any bid at our sole discretion.
*As of 11/1/2021, our online buyer premium is 20% on BidSquare and 22% on Proxibid, Live Auctioneers, and Invaluable/AuctionZip. Our in-house buyer premium is 17% and applies to bids placed in person, absentee, by phone and on HiBid.
*Absentee and phone bids are accepted for bidders who pre-register with us directly and provide payment information. The absentee bid form available on our website must be submitted by 5 PM the day prior to auction day. The minimum for phone bids is $100 or the starting bid, whichever is greater. We will collect your credit card information over the phone once we have received the form -- we do not ask you to provide that information on the form itself.
* The Florida Department of Revenue does not accept out of state resale certificates. If the buyer takes delivery of the item in Florida, either in person or via mail, and does not have a valid FL resale certificate, applicable sales tax of 7% must be collected. Out of state dealers may produce a signed affidavit certifying that items are for resale, and then sales tax can be removed.
Payments:
* Invoices over $2,000 for USA buyers will require payment via cashiers check, bank wire transfer, or deposit directly into our account. All international transactions over $500 must be completed via bank wire transfer.
*Online bidders will be invoiced the week after the auction directly via email with payment instructions. Payment is expected within 7 days of the invoice being received. We do not have access to your payment info on online venues - we invoice directly. Invaluable/AuctionZip buyers who have not paid within 7 days may be charged through the venue. If a wire transfer is necessary, payment is expected within 7 days of invoicing, after which time an unpaid item dispute will be opened. Items will no longer be available one week after a dispute is opened.
*Personal checks are accepted -- shipping will be held until the check clears.
*Partial payment (deposit/layaway) arrangements may be allowable on a very limited case-by-case basis. In any case, however, items not paid for in full (including buyer premium, taxes and shipping, if applicable) within 30 days of auction's close will be considered abandoned. Any deposits collected will be forfeit.
Shipping: Each auction item notes in its catalog description whether it can be shipped in-house or will require 3rd party shipping.
*For many small items, we provide in-house packing and shipping via UPS and USPS that is done with excellence and is competitively priced. Your invoice will include a shipping fee if we’re able to ship your item, and you are also welcome to contact local third-party shippers or make your own arrangements for pickup or shipping. Items that can be shipped in-house are noted in the catalog. Please see the Terms page on our website for more information on shipping carriers’ insurance policies.
*Some items must be shipped by your own arrangements — you will need to contact vendors directly for quotes and to make arrangements. Items that require 3rd party shipping are noted in the catalog.
*As of 11/1/2021, purchases left at the gallery 30 days after the auction will be considered abandoned and will become the property of Blackwell Auctions, with no refund given.
Resources for 3rd party/freight/cargo delivery:
You may use any vendor you wish. This list includes some of our suggested vendors.
o UPS store 4567: store4567@theupsstore.com phone: (727)725-9985
o UPS store 6886: auctionshipping@store6886.com phone:(727)592-5402
o ORBIT PROFESSIONAL PACKING CRATING (888) 247-8540 or 727-507-7447 lg@orbitppc.com www.orbitppc.com (U.S. & International)
o CRATERS & FREIGHTERS (813) 889-9008 ( 877) 448-7447 Fax (813) 884-8393 Tampa@cratersandfreighters.com www.cratersandfreighters.com (U.S. & International)
o TOP NOTCH TRANSPORT (US) (309)253-9700 info.topnotchtransport@gmail.com
o We’ve had several buyers be pleased with this service -- https://www.uship.com/
Firearms:
Blackwell Auctions observes all Federal, state and local gun laws. Only the registered bidder may pay for and pick up firearm(s) after the mandatory three-day waiting period (excluding weekends and legal holidays), if applicable. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, PURCHASE A FIREARM FOR ANOTHER PERSON. Blackwell Auctions may, at its discretion, refuse a bid for any reason.
For local pickups, Blackwell Auctions charges a $20 processing fee. Firearm sales to Florida residents (with the exception of muzzleloaders or antique arms manufactured before 1898) will be subject to and must pass the FDLE Background Check. The purchaser will be required to fill out ATF Form 4473 and provide a valid government-issued photo identification. If you are NOT a Florida resident, you may not take direct possession of a firearm.
Do not bid on a firearm if -- by judgment or disability -- you may not legally possess a firearm. Any attempt to circumvent Federal, state or local laws governing firearm sales will be reported to local law enforcement and to the ATF field office.
You must be 18 years old to purchase rifles or shotguns, and 21 years old to purchase a handgun. You must be 18 to purchase long gun ammunition and age 21 to purchase handgun ammunition. You are responsible for knowing if your state bars a certain type of firearm/ammo/accessory from being shipped to you. Know your laws BEFORE bidding.
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Your bid must adhere to the bid increment schedule.
| Bid Amount | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| 0.00 - 90.00 | 10.00 USD |
| 90.01 - 475.00 | 25.00 USD |
| 475.01 - 950.00 | 50.00 USD |
| 950.01 - 2,400.00 | 100.00 USD |
| 2,400.01 - 4,750.00 | 250.00 USD |
| 4,750.01 - 9,500.00 | 500.00 USD |
| 9,500.01 - 14,000.00 | 1,000.00 USD |
| 14,000.01 - 47,500.00 | 2,500.00 USD |
| 47,500.01 - 95,000.00 | 5,000.00 USD |
| 95,000.01 - 9,999,999.99 | 10,000.00 USD |
| Currency | USD |
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| Buyer Premium | 17% in house, 20% Bidsquare, 22% online |
| Payment Terms |
*Invoices over $2,000 for USA buyers may require payment via cashiers check or bank wire transfer at our discretion. All international transactions over $500 must be completed via bank wire transfer.
*Online bidders will be invoiced the week after the auction directly via email with payment instructions. Payment is expected within 7 days of the invoice being received. We do not have access to your payment info on online venues - we invoice directly. Invaluable/AuctionZip buyers who have not paid within 7 days may be charged through the venue. All other venues If a wire transfer is necessary, payment is expected within 7 days of invoicing, after which time an unpaid item dispute will be opened. Items will no longer be available one week after a dispute is opened.
*Personal checks are accepted -- shipping will be held until the check clears.
*Partial payment (deposit/layaway) arrangements may be allowable on a very limited case-by-case basis. In any case, however, items not paid for in full (including buyer premium, taxes and shipping, if applicable) within 30 days of auction's close will be considered abandoned. Any deposits collected will be forfeit.
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Shipping: Each auction item notes in its catalog description whether it can be shipped in-house or will require 3rd party shipping.
*For many small items, we provide in-house packing and shipping via UPS and USPS that is done with excellence and is competitively priced. Your invoice will include a shipping fee if we’re able to ship your item, and you are also welcome to contact local third-party shippers or make your own arrangements for pickup or shipping. Items that can be shipped in-house are noted in the catalog. Please see the Terms page on our website for more information on shipping carriers’ insurance policies.
*Some items must be shipped by your own arrangements — you will need to contact vendors directly for quotes and to make arrangements. Items that require 3rd party shipping are noted in the catalog.
*As of 11/1/2021, purchases left at the gallery 30 days after the auction will be considered abandoned and will become the property of Blackwell Auctions, with no refund given.
Resources for 3rd party/freight/cargo delivery:
You may use any vendor you wish. This list includes some of our suggested vendors.
o UPS store 4567: store4567@theupsstore.com phone: (727)725-9985
o UPS store 6886: auctionshipping@store6886.com phone:(727)592-5402
o ORBIT PROFESSIONAL PACKING CRATING (888) 247-8540 or 727-507-7447 lg@orbitppc.com www.orbitppc.com (U.S. & International)
o CRATERS & FREIGHTERS (813) 889-9008 ( 877) 448-7447 Fax (813) 884-8393 Tampa@cratersandfreighters.com www.cratersandfreighters.com (U.S. & International)
o TOP NOTCH TRANSPORT (US) (309)253-9700 info.topnotchtransport@gmail.com
o We’ve had several buyers be pleased with this service -- https://www.uship.com/
Firearms:
Blackwell Auctions observes all Federal, state and local gun laws. Only the registered bidder may pay for and pick up firearm(s) after the mandatory three-day waiting period (excluding weekends and legal holidays), if applicable. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, PURCHASE A FIREARM FOR ANOTHER PERSON. Blackwell Auctions may, at its discretion, refuse a bid for any reason.
For local pickups, Blackwell Auctions charges a $20 processing fee. Firearm sales to Florida residents (with the exception of muzzleloaders or antique arms manufactured before 1898) will be subject to and must pass the FDLE Background Check. The purchaser will be required to fill out ATF Form 4473 and provide a valid government-issued photo identification. If you are NOT a Florida resident, you may not take direct possession of a firearm.
Do not bid on a firearm if -- by judgment or disability -- you may not legally possess a firearm. Any attempt to circumvent Federal, state or local laws governing firearm sales will be reported to local law enforcement and to the ATF field office.
You must be 18 years old to purchase rifles or shotguns, and 21 years old to purchase a handgun. You must be 18 to purchase long gun ammunition and age 21 to purchase handgun ammunition. You are responsible for knowing if your state bars a certain type of firearm/ammo/accessory from being shipped to you. Know your laws BEFORE bidding.