In adherence with Federal Law, it is the policy of this auction house to sell items made primarily or solely of ivory only to residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Each purchaser will be asked to sign an affidavit as shown before taking possession of their items.
AFFIDAVIT
I, the undersigned, do hereby testify and affirm that the ivory items that I purchased today from William Bunch Auctions are for my use alone and are not intended for another individual or for transfer outside of Pennsylvania. Further, I testify and affirm that I am a legal resident of Pennsylvania and have provided a copy of my current and valid Pennsylvania Driver's License as proof of residence.
William Bunch Auctions welcomes you to our Online Only ivory auction, featuring over 50 lots of decorative ivory.
We are excited to start welcoming you back into our building!
While we do not yet have plans to resume live in house auctions, previews will be available without an appointment the Monday and Friday prior to each sale from 10:00 to 4:00.
Due to the amount of positive feedback received, buyer pickups will remain by appointment only. You can schedule your pickup appointment here: bunchappointments.as.me
As always, if you are picking up large furniture, please call the office to arrange your pickup time, we will always say the sooner the better.
In our continued efforts to keep everyone safe and healthy, we respectfully ask that you continue to wear a mask at all times while in our building.
Registration
Bidding
Buyer’s Premium
Bid Increments
Shipping Terms
Due to COVID-19, we will be doing scheduled appointments for pick ups on certain days. Once your item(s) are paid in full we will contact you for a pick up date and time. If you are having your items shipped from our warehouse we must know who you will be using to ship your items. SALES TAX RULES AND POLICIES OF WILLIAM BUNCH AUCTIONS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, MAY 24, 2022 BECAUSE OF EVOLVING SALES TAX LAWS AND REGULATIONS, WE ARE REQUIRED TO COLLECT PA SALES TAX ON ALL PURCHASES THAT ARE PICKED UP AT OUR PLACE OF BUSINESS, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE PERSON OR ENTITY PICKING UP IS THE BUYER, A PRIVATE AGENT OF THE BUYER (FRIEND OR RELATIVE), OR A PACKER/SHIPPER HIRED BY THE BUYER IRRESPECTIVE OF THE FINAL DESTINATION OF THE PROPERTY. BUYERS FROM OUTSIDE THE US WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE SAME RULES. CURRENT PA SALES TAX IS 6% WHICH IS APPLIED TO THE HAMMER PRICE PLUS BUYERS PREMIUM. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT DO ANY PACKING AND SHIPPING IN-HOUSE EXCEPTIONS: 1. THE BUYER HAS A VALID AND CURRENT PA SALES TAX LICENSE FOR THE RESALE OF THE PURCHASED ITEMS. YOU MUST SUPPLY US WITH A COPY OF THAT LICENSE AND FILL OUT THE PENNSYLVANIA EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (REV-1220) 2. OUT OF STATE BUYERS HAVE A VALID SALES TAX LICENSE IN THEIR STATE OF RESIDENCE FOR THE RESALE OF THE PURCHASED ITEMS. AGAIN, YOU MUST SUPPLY US WITH A COPY OF THAT LICENSE AND FILL OUT THE PENNSYLVANIA EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (REV-1220) 3. RESIDENTS OF STATES WITH NO SALES TAX WILL NEED TO SUPPLY US WITH A BUSINESS LICENSE FOR A BUSINESS ENGAGED IN THE RESALE OF THE PURCHASED ITEMS AND FILL OUT THE PENNSYLVANIA EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (REV-1220) 4. THOSE SEEKING EXEMPTION FROM SALES TAX MUST PROVIDE A VALID PA REV-1220 AND LICENSE 3 DAYS PRIOR TO PURCHASES LEAVING THE PREMISES. WE VERIFY ALL SALES TAX LICENSES WITH THE STATE OF ISSUANCE. IF FOR ANY REASON WE CANNOT CONFIRM THE NUMBER AT TIME OF PICKUP, WE WILL CHARGE YOU 6% SALES TAX. IF SALES TAX LICENSE IS CONFIRMED AS VALID WITHIN 2 WEEKS FROM THE DATE OF PAYMENT, A REFUND WILL BE ISSUED. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THESE RULES!!!! Please contact the office for any additional information at 610-558-1800.
We are excited to start welcoming you back into our building!
While we do not yet have plans to resume live in house auctions, previews will be available without an appointment the Monday and Friday prior to each sale from 10:00 to 4:00.
Due to the amount of positive feedback received, buyer pickups will remain by appointment only. You can schedule your pickup appointment here: bunchappointments.as.me
As always, if you are picking up large furniture, please call the office to arrange your pickup time, we will always say the sooner the better.
In our continued efforts to keep everyone safe and healthy, we respectfully ask that you continue to wear a mask at all times while in our building.
Registration
- If you are already a registered user, click the Register to Bid button at left.
- If you need help creating a new account, please view our illustrated tutorial here.
Bidding
- Live Auction with Pre Bidding available
- Phone bidding is available here.
- Mobile bidding is available on our website or with the Bunch Auctions App available in iTunes for iPhone or iPad, and Google Play for Android devices.
- Whether you bid from a mobile device or computer, all are synched together in real-time to the auction room. Never miss a bid!
Buyer’s Premium
- Buyers bidding over the phone, or with our BunchLive bidding platform will pay the in-house premium of 25%.
- Buyers paying with cash or check will pay a reduced premium of 22%
- Buyers bidding with LiveAuctioneers will pay a premium of 30%, so bid here with us and save some money!
Bid Increments
- Visit our FAQ to view our bid increment table
Shipping Terms
Due to COVID-19, we will be doing scheduled appointments for pick ups on certain days. Once your item(s) are paid in full we will contact you for a pick up date and time. If you are having your items shipped from our warehouse we must know who you will be using to ship your items. SALES TAX RULES AND POLICIES OF WILLIAM BUNCH AUCTIONS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, MAY 24, 2022 BECAUSE OF EVOLVING SALES TAX LAWS AND REGULATIONS, WE ARE REQUIRED TO COLLECT PA SALES TAX ON ALL PURCHASES THAT ARE PICKED UP AT OUR PLACE OF BUSINESS, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE PERSON OR ENTITY PICKING UP IS THE BUYER, A PRIVATE AGENT OF THE BUYER (FRIEND OR RELATIVE), OR A PACKER/SHIPPER HIRED BY THE BUYER IRRESPECTIVE OF THE FINAL DESTINATION OF THE PROPERTY. BUYERS FROM OUTSIDE THE US WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE SAME RULES. CURRENT PA SALES TAX IS 6% WHICH IS APPLIED TO THE HAMMER PRICE PLUS BUYERS PREMIUM. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT DO ANY PACKING AND SHIPPING IN-HOUSE EXCEPTIONS: 1. THE BUYER HAS A VALID AND CURRENT PA SALES TAX LICENSE FOR THE RESALE OF THE PURCHASED ITEMS. YOU MUST SUPPLY US WITH A COPY OF THAT LICENSE AND FILL OUT THE PENNSYLVANIA EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (REV-1220) 2. OUT OF STATE BUYERS HAVE A VALID SALES TAX LICENSE IN THEIR STATE OF RESIDENCE FOR THE RESALE OF THE PURCHASED ITEMS. AGAIN, YOU MUST SUPPLY US WITH A COPY OF THAT LICENSE AND FILL OUT THE PENNSYLVANIA EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (REV-1220) 3. RESIDENTS OF STATES WITH NO SALES TAX WILL NEED TO SUPPLY US WITH A BUSINESS LICENSE FOR A BUSINESS ENGAGED IN THE RESALE OF THE PURCHASED ITEMS AND FILL OUT THE PENNSYLVANIA EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (REV-1220) 4. THOSE SEEKING EXEMPTION FROM SALES TAX MUST PROVIDE A VALID PA REV-1220 AND LICENSE 3 DAYS PRIOR TO PURCHASES LEAVING THE PREMISES. WE VERIFY ALL SALES TAX LICENSES WITH THE STATE OF ISSUANCE. IF FOR ANY REASON WE CANNOT CONFIRM THE NUMBER AT TIME OF PICKUP, WE WILL CHARGE YOU 6% SALES TAX. IF SALES TAX LICENSE IS CONFIRMED AS VALID WITHIN 2 WEEKS FROM THE DATE OF PAYMENT, A REFUND WILL BE ISSUED. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THESE RULES!!!! Please contact the office for any additional information at 610-558-1800.
0.4 miles south of Route 1 on the southbound side of Route 202
Preview Wednesday, February 12th and Friday, February 14th from 10AM to 4PM
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A Collection of Netsukes and Bracelet

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A Collection of Netsukes and Bracelet
Est.
$100 - $300
Sold
$550
A Japanese Tokyo School Ivory Okimono of a Man

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A Japanese Tokyo School Ivory Okimono of a Man
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$225
Japanese Okimono Figure Group of Man with Child
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Japanese Okimono Figure Group of Man with Child
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$325
(2) Japanese Okimono Carved Ivory Figures

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(2) Japanese Okimono Carved Ivory Figures
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$120
Black Lacquered Ivory Set Japanese Panel

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Black Lacquered Ivory Set Japanese Panel
Est.
$200 - $400
Sold
$300
Carved Marine Ivory Figure of a Seal

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Carved Marine Ivory Figure of a Seal
Est.
$100 - $200
Sold
$140
Lacquered Ivory Set Japanese Panel Pair

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Lacquered Ivory Set Japanese Panel Pair
Est.
$200 - $400
Sold
$850
Carved and Painted Bone Bottle and Table
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Carved and Painted Bone Bottle and Table
Est.
$40 - $80
Sold
$20