300: Bank (Still), State Bank Building, Kyser & Rex, 6" Start Price USD 125.00 Current Price USD 50.00 Time Left - Bid Count 1 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, November 19, 2008 End Time Thursday, November 20, 2008 Location 18450 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI See more about '300: Bank (Still), State Bank Building, Kyser & Rex, 6"' Description click for larger image300: Bank (Still), State Bank Building, Kyser & Rex, 6"Cast iron still bank of the State Bank Building, with remnants of gold and copper paint, with lockable front door (no key), made by Kyser & Rex of Philadelphia, PA, circa 1880 to 1884. 6" high by 4 5/8" wide by 3 3/4" deep.Condition: Good. Wear to paint, missing key.Auction House Stefek's, Ltd.18450 Mack AvenueGrosse Pointe Farms, MI United States 48236313.881.1800Terms & ConditionsThe lots listed in the catalog will be offered by STEFEK'S, LTD. as owner or as agent for consignor(s) subject to the following terms and conditions:Before the SaleProspective buyers are strongly advised to personally examine any property in which they are interested before the auction takes place. Condition reports are usually available on request. All lots are sold "AS IS" and without recourse, and neither STEFEK'S, LTD. nor its consignor(s) makes any warranties or representations, express or implied, with respect to such lots. Neither STEFEK'S, LTD. nor its consignor(s) makes any express or implied warranty or representation of any kind or nature with respect to merchantability, fitness for purpose, correctness of the catalog or other description of the physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, medium, material, genuineness, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, exhibitions, literature or historical significance of any lot sold. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. No statement, whether written or oral, and whether made in this catalog, or in supplement, a bill of sale, a salesroom posting or announcement, the remarks of an auctioneer, or otherwise, shall be deemed to create any warranty, representation or assumption of liability. STEFEK'S, LTD.. makes no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchase will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. STEFEK'S, LTD. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in this catalog.At the SaleRefusal of admissionSTEFEK'S, LTD. has the right, at our complete discretion, to refuse admission to the premises or participation in an auction and to reject any bid.Registration before biddingA prospective buyer must complete and sign a registration form and provide identification before bidding. We may require bank or other financial references.Bidding as principalWhen making a bid, a bidder is accepting personal liability to pay the purchase price, including the buyer's premium of 15% of the final bid price, unless it has been explicitly agreed in writing with STEFEK'S, LTD. before the commencement of the sale that the bidder is acting as agent on behalf of an identified third party acceptable to STEFEK'S, LTD. and that STEFEK'S, LTD. will only look to the principal for payment.Absentee bidsWe will use reasonable efforts to carry out written bids given to us prior to the sale for the convenience of clients who are not present at the auction in person, by an agent, or by telephone. Bids must be placed in U.S. currency. If we receive written bids on a particular lot for identical amounts, and these are the highest bids on the lot at the auction, it will be sold to the person whose written bid was received and accepted first. Execution of written bids is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the sale and we do not accept liability for failing to execute a written bid or for errors and omissions in connection with it.Telephone bidsIf a prospective buyer makes arrangements with us prior to the commencement of the sale we will use reasonable efforts to contact them to enable them to participate in the bidding by telephone, but we do not accept liability for failure to do so or for errors and omissions in conjunction with telephone bidding.ReservesSome lots in the sale are subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price below which such lot will not be sold. The reserve will not exceed the low estimate of the lot. Reserves are agreed upon with consignors, or the absence thereof, in the absolute discretion of STEFEK'S, LTD.The auctioneer may open the bidding on any lot below the reserve by placing a bid on behalf of the seller. The auctioneer may continue to bid on behalf of the seller up to the amount of the reserve, either by placing consecutive bids or by placing bids in response to the other bidders. With respect to lots that are offered without reserve, unless there are already competing bids, the auctioneer, in his or her discretion, will generally open the bidding at half of the low estimate for the lot. In the absence of a bid at that level, the auctioneer may proceed backwards in his or her discretion until a bid is recognized, and then continue up from that amount.Auctioneer's discretionThe auctioneer has the right at his or her absolute and sole discretion to refuse any bid, to advance the bidding in such a manner as he may decide, to withdraw any lot, and in the case of error or dispute, and whether during or after the sale, to determine the successful bidder, to continue the bidding, to cancel the sale or to reoffer and resell the item in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, our sale record in conclusive.Successful bidThe highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer will be the purchaser. In the event of a dispute between bidders, the auctioneer has final discretion to determine the successful bidder or to reoffer the lot in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, the STEFEK'S, LTD. sale record shall be conclusive. Title passes upon the fall of the auctioneer's hammer to the highest acknowledged bidder subject to the conditions of sale set forth herein, and the bidder assumes full risk and responsibility.After the SaleBuyer's premiumIn addition to the hammer price, the buyer agrees to pay STEFEK'S, LTD. a buyer's premium as well as any applicable taxes. The buyer's premium is 20% on the first $500,000 and 15% on any amount above $500,000. All purchases are suject to state and local sales and use taxes, when applicable.PaymentThe buyer must pay the entire amount due (including the hammer price, buyer's premium and any applicable taxes) no later than 5 pm on the seventh business day following the sale. Payments may be made in U.S. dollars by certified or cashier's check drawn on a U.S. bank unless other arrangements are made with STEFEK'S, LTD.STEFEK'S, LTD. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay STEFEK'S, LTD. a handling charge of $50 for any check dishonored by the drawee.Tax Exempt NoticeFor some lots, we may not be obligated to collect Michigan state or local sales tax on the total purchase price. Please see the printed catalog or listing for notification on what lots are affected.Collecting purchasesOnce STEFEK'S, LTD. has received all funds due to us, the buyer shall collect purchased lots within 7 business days from the date of the sale.Packing and ShippingIf your bid is successful, we can provide you with a list of shippers. We will not be responsible for the acts or omissions of carriers or packers whether or not recommended by us. Property will not be released to the shipper without the buyer's consent and payment has been made in full. Packing and handling of purchased lots by us is at the entire risk of the purchaser, and STEFEK'S, LTD. will have no liability of any loss or damage to such items.Non PaymentIf we do not receive payment in full, in good cleared funds within 7 business days following the sale, we are entitled in our absolute discretion to exercise one or more of the following measures. In addition to any additional actions available to us by law:- To impose a late charge of 1% per thirty (30) days of the total purchase price- To hold the defaulting party liable for the total amount due and to begin legal proceedings for its recovery together with interest, legal fees and costs to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law- To cancel the sale- To resell the property publicly or privately on such terms as we find appropriate, resell the property at public auction without reserve, and the purchaser will be liable for any deficiency, cost, including handling charges, the expenses of both sales, our commission on both sales at our regular rate, and all other charges due hereunder and incidental damages. In addition, a defaulting purchaser will be deemed to have granted us a security interest in, and we may retain as collateral security for such purchaser's obligations to us, any property in our possession owned by such purchaser. At our option, payment will not be deemed to have been made in full until we have collected funds represented by checks, or in the case of bank or cashier's check, we have confirmed their authenticity.- To offset against any amount owed- To not allow any bids at any upcoming auction by or on behalf of the buyer- To take other action as we find necessary or appropriateFailure to collect purchasesIf property is not picked up within 7 business days following the sale, whether or not payment has been made, STEFEK'S, LTD. reserves the right to charge $5 per lot per day or to deliver said property to a warehouse for storage at the purchaser's expense. Should the property be delivered to a warehouse, you are responsible for an $85 per lot uplift fee. STEFEK'S, LTD. shall have no liability for any damage to property left on its premises for more than 7 business days following the sale. For property that is not picked up after 30 days, an additional administration fee of $75 will be charged. Property which is paid for but left on our premises for any reason in excess of sixty (60) business days is subject to sale by us with the balance of any funds recovered in excess of storage charges and any other fees being remitted to you.LiabilityCondition ReportsSTEFEK'S, LTD. is not responsible for the correctness of any statement of any kind concerning any lot, whether written or oral, nor for any other errors or omissions in description or for any faults or defects in any lot. Neither the seller, ourselves, our officers, employees or agents, give any representation, warranty or guarantee or assume any liability of any kind in respect of any lot with regard to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, description, size, quality, condition, attribution, authenticity, rarity, importance, medium, provenance, exhibition history, literature or historical relevance. Except as required by local law, any warranty of any kind whatsoever is excluded by this paragraph.Purchased lotsIf for any reason a purchased lot cannot be delivered in the same condition as at the time of sale, or should any purchased lot be stolen, mis-delivered, or lost prior to delivery, STEFEK'S, LTD. shall not be liable for any amount in excess of that paid by the purchaser.Legal RamificationsThe rights and obligations of the parties with respect to these Conditions of Sale, the conduct of the auction and any matters connected with any of the foregoing shall be governed and interpreted by the laws of the jurisdiction in Michigan.If any part of these Conditions of Sale is found by any court to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that part shall be discounted and the rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid to the fullest extent permitted by law.DiscretionAny and all of the conditions may be waived or modified in the sole discretion of STEFEK'S, LTD.ShippingBuyer arranges and pays cost of shipping. You may contact either The UPS Store at store4600@theupsstore.com , The Packaging Store at mi110packstore@aol.com or our office for other movers & shipper contactsBuyer's Premium20%PaymentContact For Payment DetailsTaxesLocal Taxes ApplyContractYour bid is a contract.Place a bid only if you're serious about buying the item. If you are the successful and winning bidder, you have entered into a legally binding contract to purchase the property bid on from the seller. You should contact the seller to resolve any questions before bidding.RegistrationBidders are required to:a) Sign up for this auction& b) Complete bidding approval formApproval is at the discretion of the Auction House.HelpHelp with biddingImages Online Auction services by LiveAuctioneers Place a Bid!