General Information regarding the Sale is listed below
Terms of Sale
Our Guarantee
Estimates, Reserves and Color Photos
Preview
Absentee Bids and Phone Bids
Auction Increments
Delivery
Need Help?
Directions
TERMS OF SALE
Cash or check with positive identification. Buyers at our previous sales have check approval. Credit is available if arranged in advance. The auctioneer determines the highest bidder and resolves any disputes. All purchases are subject to state sales tax unless buyer has proof of exemption or merchandise will be shipped out of state, other than Ohio (no exceptions), as well as a 10% buyer's premium. We only accept American Express for auction purchases. If you choose to pay by Amex you will be charged a handling fee of 3.0%. We still accept Amex, Visa and Mastercard for catalog orders or other purchases.
All merchandise purchased must be paid for and removed from the premises by seven days after the auction. Treadway/Toomey Galleries may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay a monthly storage charge of 1.5% of the purchase price as well as a monthly interest charge of 1.5% for any lot or item not paid for or removed by the purchaser within seven days of the date of sale. Treadway/Toomey Galleries shall have no liability for any damage to property left on its premises after the date of sale. If you cannot adhere to these conditions, other arrangements must be made prior to the sale.
OUR GUARANTEE
Ceramics offered in this sale are free of repairs, chips or cracks unless noted in the description of each lot. Our term "mint" refers to the object being in the same condition that it was in when originally produced. Sizes are approximate. Crazing, surface scratches, stilt marks, firing flaws and base flakes will be noted if we feel that they are objectionable. Many pottery makers ground the bottom of their vases causing minute chips or flakes around the bottom. Unless we feel that they are objectionable, they will not be mentioned. Grueby and other makers of carved pots or those with high relief will often have flakes on edges of the leaves or points in high relief. Clewell pottery is copper-covered and patinated; this patina will occasionally have small flakes. Quite often the glaze on pots will run, sometimes reaching the base and being ground off. We'll point out anything that we feel to be excessive. When fired in the kiln, pots will sometimes stick to the shelf creating small base chips upon removal. We will mention any of these conditions if we feel that they are objectionable.
Furniture retains the original hardware and wood unless otherwise noted. Finishes are carefully described as are markings. The wood is oak, unless otherwise stated, and the dimensions are approximate. The furniture is old and over the years has undoubtedly acquired a few dents, drink rings, separations, burns, chips and assorted flaws. We will only mention those that we feel are objectionable. When we describe a piece of furniture as being in "excellent condition", it generally implies that the finish is original, and the structure is in fine shape. A piece that has been totally or partially refinished and is in good structural shape will generally be described as being in "very good condition". A piece that needs to be refinished or that has a less than stable structural state (i.e. needs gluing, redoweling, etc.) may be generally described as being in "good condition". When we use the term "attribution", it means that we believe it to be made by the maker to whom we attribute it. We don't guarantee it to be so, it's purely our opinion. The majority of this furniture is ready to be put in the home.
Metalwork will be described based on patina and the condition of the object. Dents, scratches, wear and assorted flaws will be mentioned if we feel that they are objectionable. A piece with original patina and free of major dents or scratches will generally be described as in "excellent condition".
Carpets and textiles will be described based on their overall condition. A piece that is without holes or major wear will generally be described as in "excellent condition". Patches, holes or reduced borders will be noted.
Lamps will be described based on patina of metal and condition of shades; leaded lamps quite often will have cracked segments. Some parts may have been replaced through the years, and we will mention it if we feel that it is important.
Oil paintings, watercolors, prints, drawings (please see last page of introduction)
Art Glass will sometimes contain air bubbles, lines in the making and chips to pontil. We will mention anything that we feel to be objectionable.
We guarantee the authenticity of every item that we sell, regardless of the medium. If you have any questions about this guarantee, please don't hesitate to ask. Please note: This guarantee is valid for authenticity or condition for a period of 30 days after the auction date.
ESTIMATES, RESERVES & COLOR PHOTOS
Our price estimates are purely that, an estimate, reflecting the range in which the price may fall. This should give buyers an idea of what they should bid in order to have a good chance of being successful. In some cases the price range may be wider than others, due to the uniqueness of the individual piece. A few items have reserves. We implement them to offer items that may not have been available without them. You will find that few of the pieces offered have reserves. In most instances, the reserves will be less than the low estimate. Color photos are available of most items in this catalog.
PREVIEW
We will have a preview of the items offered in this sale beginning Saturday, April 26, through Saturday, May 3, at the John Toomey Gallery, 818 North Blvd. in Oak Park. We're glad to offer an advance preview, usually for six weeks prior to sale date on most of the items in this sale to benefit those traveling through Chicago or for those who may find it inconvenient to preview at our normal time. Call for an appointment if you wish to arrange special viewing or evening viewing and we will try to accomodate you; contact John Toomey or Anne Dickinson at (708) 383-5234 in Oak Park. We extend this courtesy to all our clients but request an advance phone call to make arrangements.
ABSENTEE BIDS, PHONE BIDS
If you can't attend our sale, it is quite easy to get involved. You can bid over the phone during the sale or leave bids which will be executed by one of our representatives in the audience. When leaving a bid the only disadvantage you have is that you can't advance your bid as you might if you were there in person. Your bids are executed as though you are there in person. We get you into the bidding at the first opportunity to insure your chance of being successful at the lowest price. Because of this, the lot may sell for your highest left bid, but not to you because you were "in" at the previous bid.
We respectfully ask that you refrain from calling the Toomey Gallery during the auction to set up phone or leave absentee bids, as we use these lines to make calls to pre-arranged phone bidders. Advance arrangements are crucial to insure your bids will be handled without problems.
Note: Do try to send in absentee bids and/or arrangements for phone bidding to us as early as possible. We have a limited number of phone lines available, and they do fill up very quickly, so make arrangements early to insure yourself a line. We cannot guarantee you will get a line if you make arrangements later than 5:00 p.m. (CST) on the Saturday (May 3, 1997) prior to the sale. Also, please remember we prefer to avoid phone bidding on items estimated under $500. Be sure absentee bids are given are in the correct increments (see chart below). Keep in mind, when tie absentee bids come in, we will enter the first one received. However, absentee bids have an equal chance of being successful as do telephone or in-person bids and in no way take precedence. Again, please mail, fax or phone in absentee bids prior to 5:00 p.m. (CST) on the Saturday (May 3, 1997) prior to the sale, as we cannot guarantee execution after this time. If you mail your bids in, to avoid confusion, please do not also fax them (and vice versa). If you wish to confirm that your bids were received, please phone us. If you phone i n to make additions to left bids, be sure you mention that you've already left bids. Call Melissa Durham in Cincinnati with any questions concerning absentee bids; Anne Dickinson in Chicago with questions concerning phone bidding.
AUCTION INCREMENTS
We use the following increment multiples at our auctions. When leaving absentee bids, please make sure your bids fall within the proper increments. This is crucial to the success of your bids.
Sale Dollars
0-300
300-500
500-1,000
1,000-3,000
3,000-5,000
5,000-10,000
10,000+
Bid Increment
$10.00
$25.00
$50.00
$100.00
$250.00
$500.00
$1,000.00 or auctioneer's discretion
DELIVERY
The delivery cost of any item in our sale is very reasonable. A piece of furniture will range from $80.-300. or more depending on the size of a piece or if there are several pieces; a piece of pottery or glass of average size costs $20.-30. We use the safest and most economical methods possible to deliver purchases. You can obtain estimates on shipping prior to the auction using dimensions of the item or items you are interested in purchasing. Paintings will go UPS ground unless arrangements are made otherwise. Furniture delivery is one person delivery unless arrangements are made for additional person, which is an additional cost. If you have questions about the shipping or delivery cost of any item please inquire.
Note: The most efficient way for us to handle deliveries is to have the furniture and larger objects remain in Chicago and be shipped out by the John Toomey Gallery. Pottery, lamps and smaller items are taken to Cincinnati and shipped by the Treadway Gallery. If you want any smaller pieces to remain in Chicago for pick-up, you must make us aware of this before the sale. Likewise, if you want to pick-up furniture in Cincinnati, you must let us know in advance, and we will accommodate you when possible. We want you to become involved with our auctions and we strive to make it as easy as possible.
NEED HELP?
We have specialists in several areas working with both Treadway and Toomey Galleries. If you have questions concerning Arts & Crafts furniture you can speak with John Toomey or Don Treadway. With Modern Design items, please contact Richard Wright in Chicago or Thierry Lorthioir in Cincinnati. Don Treadway is the authority on American Art Pottery and American and European Art Glass. Dan Ripley is our Italian Glass Expert. Linda Lange or Steve Large handle all advertising questions. Please call Jerri Durham for any questions about your consignment. Painting experts are Thom Pegg and Jim Pegg from the New Lyme Gallery.
If you have questions concerning catalog orders or if you need color photos of any items shown in our catalog, ask for Melissa Durham in Cincinnati. Once the preview has started please call John, Anne or Richard in Chicago for any detailed information about items in the catalog. Questions involving shipping estimates on small items can be directed to Thierry Lorthioir or Matt Rainey in Cincinnati and furniture shipping is handled from Chicago.
DIRECTIONS
The auction is being held at 818 North Boulevard (not to be confused with North Avenue) in Oak Park, a suburb of Chicago.
By automobile from the East (i.e. Indiana, Michigan, Ohio etc.) take I-90/94 to 290 West Eisenhower X-way to Exit 21B, Harlem go north (right) to North Boulevard, take a right to 818 North Boulevard.
By automobile from the South (i.e. Southern or Central Illinois, Memphis, St. Louis, etc.) take I-57 or I-55 to I-294 (Tri-State Tollway) continue north until you come to I-290 (Eisenhower x-way) go east on I-290 to Exit 21B, Harlem Avenue, go north (left) approximately 10 blocks under viaduct to North Boulevard, take right to 818 North Boulevard.
By automobile from the West (i.e. Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska) take I-80 or the East-West Tollway to I-290 (Eisenhower x-way) go east on I-290 to Exit 21B, Harlem Avenue, go north (left) to North Boulevard, take right to 818 North Boulevard.
By automobile from the North (i.e. Wisconsin, Minnesota) take I-90 East to I-294 South, to I-290 (Eisenhower x-way) go east on I-290 to Exit 21B, Harlem Ave., go north (left) to North Boulevard, take right to 818 North Boulevard.
By air Chicago is extremely accessible via two airports, O'Hare and Midway.
Auctioneer/owner for Treadway Gallery: Jerri Nelson Durham
Auctioneer - Michael DeFina Photographer - Joseph Higgins Catalog price - $30.U.S., $40. Foreign
Jennifur Condon Mary Beck, Chicago
Owners/Sale Managers-
Don Treadway John Toomey Member-
Jerri Durham 818 North Boulevard National Antique Dealers Association
2029 Madison Road Oak Park, IL 60301 International Society of Appraisers
Cincinnati, Ohio 45208 (708) 383-5234 American Ceramic Arts Society
(513) 321-6742 Fax: (708) 383-4828 American Art Pottery Association
Fax: (513) 871-7722
We are seeking fine quality consignments for our auctions. We will match or beat anyone's consignment rate for better items. Check with us before going elsewhere; you will be glad you did. We are not limited to our geographic area and can easily arrange shipment of any item. Call or write for a proposal. We are very interested in buying a single piece or any entire collection. Please call us if you have anything to consign or sell.
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