About the Sale
We are pleased to have been selected to liquidate this magnificent Down East estate of a prominent pioneer antique dealer and collector, Larry Belles of Deer Isle, Maine. Due to the immense collections, we will ...view moreconduct five auctions to commence in November 2024 and will be completed by July 2025. Per request of the benefactor, all auctions will be conducted online. The auctions have been conducted as follows:
Auction #1 graniteware, stoneware, kitchen wares, oddities, and Milk Glass collections.
Auction #2 antique china, ceramics, glassware, art glass, and lighting
Auction #3 Antique toys, juvenile furniture, dolls, doll house furniture and doorstops.
Auction #4 Nautical Americana, Marine, Asian Export porcelain, ship models, dioramas, and important marine paintings.
Auction #5 Victorian furniture to include Belter furniture, marble top furniture, oriental carpets, ornate Victoriana accessories and ceramics, and cast iron garden furniture and accessories. More specifics will be provided as catalogue this huge collection.
Special Instructions
TERMS and CONDITIONS: Payment is due upon receipt of invoice and will be automatically charged to your credit card on file. All sales are final with no credit or return. All items are ...view moreSOLD AS IS, WHERE IS. The items you are purchasing are antique or used items so please expect signs of wear consistent with age and use. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us prior to bidding.
PICKUP: Winning bidders must provide their own boxes and paper. Winning bidders are responsible for the removal and loading of all items. Any item not picked up in the allotted time will be considered abandoned with no refund unless other arrangements have been made.
ALTERNATE PICKUP: As a special service for the convenience of our valued customers: Anyone who would like to pick up their purchases in Falmouth, Maine we will offer to transfer your purchases to our warehouse for a nominal fee starting at $25 per item to be capped at $100.00 total. Exception: Large items and furniture will be transferred at the cost of $100 per piece. This fee is payable in cash or check at pickup. Items transferred to our warehouse must be picked up within 15 days of the auction or they will be considered abandoned with no refunds. For those interested in this service please call us at 207-797-9386 (this is a landline--text messages will not be received) or email gbell23@maine.rr.com with your name and the lot number(s) you would like to have transferred.
SHIPPING: Selected items are available for shipping is available with a handling fee is $25 for each item, $35 for multiple piece lots up to a $150 maximum to be charged to your credit card on file. Small items will be shipped in house. Complex or large items will be referred to the Falmouth, Maine UPS Store. Please contact the UPS STORE 207 781-4866 or email: store0757@theupsstore.com.
Any furniture requiring shipment must be arranged by the buyer and buyer selected carrier.