Upcoming Alan Gaines Estate Auction in Marion, MA
Marion Antique Auctions is scheduled to hold an auction on Saturday, April 12th. The auction will commence at 10 am, with viewing opportunities available this weekend on Saturday, April 5th, and Sunday, April 6th from 10 am to 2 pm. Additional viewing days will be Thursday, April 10th, and Friday, April 11th from 10 am to 4 pm, with partial viewing on the day of the auction from 8 am to 9:30 am. Private viewings can also be arranged by appointment.
Auction Lots
The auction features the estate of Alan Gaines, a prominent antique dealer and collector from Newport, Rhode Island. Highlights of the auction include a wide range of items such as fine art, scrimshaw, Chinese silver, Gorham Tiffany, Georgian silver, coins, jewelry, and a pocket watch collection. Other featured lots include clocks, art glass, export porcelain, Oriental rugs, toys, World War I and travel posters, Native American and Western items, a Taino collection, bronzes, furniture from the 18th and 19th centuries, rare books, documents, stamps, and garden fountains. A total of 599 lots will be available for bidding.
Auction Details
Location: 13 Atlantis Drive, Marion, MA
Absentee Bidding from Marion Antique Auctions Website
Additional bidding options include Liveauctioneers and Invaluable. Bids must be submitted by 4 pm on April 11th to qualify for absentee bidding, with in-person bidding also available on the day of the auction.
Among the significant items in this auction is a sterling silver kettle on stand with a matching fitted tray, dated 1817, crafted by London silversmith Edward Farrell. The kettle features ornate designs and weighs a total of 160.03 ounces, making it a remarkable collectible.
For further information, click on the links below to view the auction catalog.