Lot 42: Vintage Alligator purse / handbag;

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BUYER'S PREMIUM FOR ART AND ANTIQUES AUCTIONS: A buyer's premium of 20% will be added to all lots. Artfact Live winning bids will include an additional 3%.

PAYMENT: Payments are accepted by Cash, Check, Money Order, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AMEX Bank Wire Transfer and Paypal. The full purchase price plus all applicable taxes and fees is expected before removal or shipping of any of the items.

ABSENTEE and PHONE BIDDING: We will require all absentee and phone bidders to complete and fax back to us our bidding contract or use the online registration form. We may not be able to execute absentee or phone bids without the bidder's signature on file and we may require a deposit from new bidders. Also, we may not be able to accept or execute absentee or phone bids submitted after posted deadlines. Visit our Absentee Bidding page for instructions.

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GUARANTEE: Most items in our auction are estate consigned. All items should be considered "as-is". We make every effort to accurately describe each lot using complete descriptions and detailed photographs. You may email or call us with any questions prior to bidding. Any concerns regarding lots not being as described, must be brought to our attention within 48 hours of your receipt of the item. All sizes, weights and ages of lots are approximate. We encourage you to visit and inspect all lots during preview and/or carefully examine all additional images provided with the online catalog and ask for more information, when needed. It is your responsibility to know what you are bidding on prior to placing any bids. Please note that any lot listed with "attributed" or "style" cannot be guaranteed to be the work of the noted artist or period.

SHIPPING: Shipping quotes can be requested from the following shippers:

Pakmail - 317.255.7447 or at [email protected]

UPS Store - 317.466.9616 or at [email protected]

Just tell them the lot numbers in the catalog or the dimensions of the item and they should be able to assist you.

We offer these choices to make the auction buying experience more pleasurable and satisfying for our valued customers.

COMPLIANCE WITH TERMS OF SALE: The contract of sale may be considered, "in default", if payments are not received within 7 days of winning bidder's receipt of invoice. Legal action may be pursued against buyers in default on payment. All monies received as deposit or otherwise, will be retained for damages, when applicable.

ADDITION TO OR WITHDRAWAL FROM SALE: Ripley Auctions / Antique Helper, Inc. reserves the right to withdraw from sale any item listed.

DISPUTES BETWEEN BIDDERS: The decision of the auctioneer shall be final and absolute.

PERSONAL PROPERTY AND RISK: After an item is declared "Sold" it becomes the sole responsibility of the successful bidder. Neither Ripley Auctions / Antique Helper, Inc. nor staff shall be liable by reason of any defect in or condition of the premises on which the sale is held.

AGENT FOR SALE OF PROPERTY: Unless otherwise stated, Ripley Auctions / Antique Helper, Inc. is acting only as an agent for the consignor of property offered for sale, at auction or otherwise. The consignor may either be the seller of the Property or an agent for the seller. Ripley Auctions / Antique Helper, Inc. is acting as agent only and is not responsible for acts of its principals.

TELEPHONE AND EMAIL MARKETING: By signing up for this auction you agree to be contacted by automated telephone calls and emails notifying you of upcoming auctions. You can request to be removed from the list by calling us at 317-251-5635 or in writing to [email protected] .

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Ripley Auctions / Antique Helper, Inc. accepts no liability for any failure of the Internet, whether in respect of end-to-end connectivity or any failure by any email to reach its destination within the expected time or at all. The maximum amount of Antique Helper, Inc. liability to the Buyer for breach of our obligations, for negligence or otherwise (to the fullest extent that it is possible to limit such liability at law), shall be the successful Bid Price of an Item provided that the transaction has completed. If there has been no completion, Antique Helper, Inc. accepts no liability to the buyer, to the fullest extent permissible.

Payments are accepted by Cash, Check, Money Order, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AMEX Bank Wire Transfer and Paypal. The full purchase price plus all applicable taxes and fees is expected before removal or shipping of any of the items.

Shipping quotes can be requested from the following shippers:

Pakmail - 317.255.7447 or at [email protected]

UPS Store - 317.466.9616 or at [email protected]

Just tell them the lot numbers in the catalog or the dimensions of the item and they should be able to assist you.

We offer these choices to make the auction buying experience more pleasurable and satisfying for our valued customers.

A buyer's premium of 20% will be added to all lots plus the 3% Artfact fee for Artfact bidders.

Most items in our auction are estate consigned. All items should be considered "as-is". We make every effort to accurately describe each lot using complete descriptions and detailed photographs. You may email or call us with any questions prior to bidding. Any concerns regarding lots not being as described, must be brought to our attention within 48 hours of your receipt of the item. All sizes, weights and ages of lots are approximate. We encourage you to visit and inspect all lots during preview and/or carefully examine all additional images provided with the online catalog and ask for more information, when needed. It is your responsibility to know what you are bidding on prior to placing any bids. Please note that any lot listed with "attributed" or "style" cannot be guaranteed to be the work of the noted artist or period.

Indiana residents pay 7% sales tax on all purchases unless you have a retail sales certificate issued by the State of Indiana. We need the number on file at the time pf payment to exempt you from sales tax. Any questions please contact us.