C H A N D L E R' S INTERNATIONAL AUCTIONS AND ESTATE SALES T.(336) 416-3803info@CHANDLERSAUCTION.COM Terms and Conditions of Catalogue Auctions By registering for this auction you agree to the terms and conditions as stated below. Conditions: Chandler's Auctions and Estate Sales strives to accurately describe the items being sold, but all property offered for sale is strictly AS-IS WHERE-IS with all faults. All sales are final and no refunds are given. The sales records and recordings shall be conclusive. It is the responsibility of the bidder to determine the exact condition and authenticity of each item. No statement in this catalogue or by representatives of C.A.E.S. shall be considered as a warranty or assumption of liability. Oral and written descriptions given by C.A.E.S. staff members in person or electronically are given as a courtesy to a client, are only an opinion, and should not be considered as a guarantee of age, composition, or authenticity. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear or imperfections. A good condition report considers age and use of item with appropriate wear. By bidding, you signify that you have either closely examined the items, have chosen not to examine them, or have hired an independent agent to examine the item(s) for you. Condition reports are available via the online catalog or by contacting The Gallery on First using 336-416-3803 or info@chandlersauction.com Auctioneer: Chandler Eshleman, NCAL#9849. The auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw a lot for any reason he deems appropriate, including any lots that may have a reserve, or if there is a lack of bidding interest or lack of appropriate bids. C.A.E.S. shall always have the right to withdraw any item at any time for any reasonand to default any sale in the event of an error or dispute. Terms: Sales are subject to the following terms and conditions of sale: Bidding is available by internet only for this auction. There is an 18% buyers premium. Payment is due at the end of the auction by cash, certified funds, wire transfer, or approved check. Visa and MasterCard are available for purchases under $1000 Bidders paying Chandler's directly by check, wire, or certified funds deduct the LA fee. North Carolina sales tax is applicable. Based on location and type of auction additional taxes may be due or exempt. Estimated Weights and Measurements: Weights in catalogue description have been estimated through measurement and are to be used as approximate guidelines and not relied on as exact. Unless otherwise stated, all stones have been measured and graded in their settings. Metal weight given for jewelry items with stones is inclusive of stone weight. Buyers are reminded that many colored gemstones have historically been treated to enhance their appearance. Clocks and Watches: No representation or warranty that any clock or watch is in working order is given. There is no guarantee to works or movements. Virtually all clocks and watches have been repaired in the course of their lifetime and may include parts not original to them. Payment: All items purchased must be paid for Internet winners within 5 days of auction. Invoices are emailed to bidders with links available for paying by card electronically. Bidders can pay in person when picking up using cash. For items purchased through live online bidding platforms, Chandler's Auctions and Estate Sales will send invoices to all winning bidders via e-mail at the completion of the auction. Bidders are responsible for providing working email address. If paying by check, Chandler's Auctions and Estate Sales reserves the right to hold the item(s) until the check has cleared. Payment can be made by cash, approved certified funds, Visa, and MC. At the auctioneer's discretion, certain lots will be required to be paid for by wire transfer. Winning bidders will be notified of this upon presentation of invoice. Ownership: Ownership of an item is conveyed immediately following the fall of the auctioneer's hammer. While Chandler's Auctions and Estate Sales try to handle and store all items with great care, C.A.E.S. will have no liability for any loss or damage to an item after the hammer has fallen. Packing and Loading: Packing and loading purchased items is the responsibility of the buyer. Chandler's does not provide boxes, packaging materials, or moving tools of any kind. Any loading assistance provided by any staff of C.A.E.S. is a courtesy, and bidder assumes all responsibility for care of items. Chandler's has no liability for any damage while providing loading assistance and registration for auction signature serves as signed waiver by bidder to release Chandler's from any responsibility should assistance be provided as courtesy. Bidder's should bring help to load and/or pack auction lots won at auction. Storage: Unless prior arrangements are made, pick-up within set dates is required. Invoices not collected by 7 PM on Thursday, March 5are considered in storage with a $10 per lot per day fee; and storage fees must be paid prior to release of items. Unpaid storage fees will forfeit the items. Items remaining after March 12 do incur fees and will be forfeit with unpaid fees with NO REFUNDS. Any invoices released after storage date incur storage and handling fees of $10 per lot per day to be paid prior to release of invoice. Bidder is responsible for being aware of terms and conditions when registering to bid as published with the sale for preview. Abandoned Property: Without prior arrangements, any lot(s) remaining after March 12 are considered abandoned and can be resold at auction to off-set the storage fees, donated, or disposed of as determined necessary by C.A.E.S. Furthermore, C.A.E.S. is not obligated to notify the winning bidder that the abandoned lot(s) will be resold at auction, donated, etc., beyond notices included on invoices and invoice receipts. Packing and Shipping: Chandler's Auctions and Estate Sales does not offer packing and shipping services.Bidders may pick up in person at the Thorne estate on the following set dates and times: Thursday, March 5. All items must be removed by this day or forfeit with no refunds. Buyer's need to bring loading assistance when picking up furniture and heavy/large items. Bidders also provide their own packing and boxes. Bidders needing shipping services should confirm a shipper prior to bidding. Chandler's does not offer shipping services. Legal Fees: Negative feedback and/or publicly posted comments resulting from bidder's failure to read and/or understand terms & conditions will be handled by legal council with bidder paying all legal fees. Chandler's is not responsible for bidder's or shipper's failure to follow procedures for pick up and collection of items purchased on-line. We make every effort to make public dates and times for pick up prior to auction publication. NCAL# 9849 NCFL#9915

This is a multi-estate auction with items auctioned to the highest bidder with NO RESERVES. Everything must go. Estates include items from the Henry Thorne estate auction up for bid to the highest bidder as well as other estates from Salisbury, Asheville, Charlotte, Atlanta, and more. Henry Thorne retired from a 38-year teaching career in Kentucky and North Carolina remaining a vital part of the community as pianist at the Presbyterian Church. His love of antiques bloomed allowing him to open an antique shop on Main Street in Sparta. Mr. Thorne quoted in an interview expressed, "I love art and beautiful antiques...I would like for the people of Sparta to come in and enjoy them, too." He was originally from Chesney, SC, but spent his years of retirement in the community he called home, Alleghany County. The auction includes contents of Mr. Thorne's three homes including a fine collection of Toby Mugs, porcelains, antique furniture, books, art glass, original art work, jewelry, antique coins and silver dollars, Chinese and other Asian antiques, and more. It also includes items from Salisbury, Asheville, Atlanta and more. Everything must go!