Christina Rafter Estate Jewelry #1
Sale Starts
May 27
7pmSale Ends
Jun 3
7pmTerms & Conditions
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Your bid is a contract which we will enforce.
All items sold as-is/where-is.
There is a 15% buyer's premium on winning bid totals.
MA state sales tax will be charged unless you have a current, valid sales tax exemption certificate on file with us.
Items must be picked up within the allotted pickup timeframe, unless an alternative arrangement has been made: (We often put out fresh estate merchandise for sale on pickup day:)! (NOTE DESIGNATED PICKUP DAYS ARE THE FOLLOWING MONDAY AFTER THE END OF THE AUCTION, AT 159 MAPLEWOOD AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930.
To arrange for an alternative pickup time/date, email to: info@capeannauction.com - with the phrase "alternative pickup request" in the subject line. We are also offering to accommodate winning bidders South of Boston by bringing invoices to our NEW South Shore location in Middleboro, MA. THIS MUST BE ARRANGED BY APPOINTMENT.
Items left behind, without an alternative pickup arrangement will be considered abandoned and will be forfeited without refund after 1 week.
In-house shipping - Everything in this auction is available to be shipped by our excellent IN-HOUSE shipping team. For all JEWELRY LOTS in this auction, shipping is $10 for a single lot, OR $15 maximum, no matter how many jewelry lots are purchased. ( 1 lot = $10 total shipping...2 lots = $15 total shipping...50 lots = $15 total shipping !!! All lots are packed carefully and insured.
See item descriptions for non jewelry lot shipping fees.
Cape Ann Auction
Description & Details
This is the 1st in a Series of Estate Jewelry Auctions, From the Collection of Christina "Chris" Rafter — West Gloucester Collector and Community Figure.
Presented by Cape Ann Auction | All Bids Start at $1 | No Reserves / Maximum $15 shipping fee throughout the US on all JEWELRY lots.
Cape Ann Auction is honored to present in what will be a series of auctions from the life long collection of Christina "Chris" Rafter — a proud West Gloucester native, longtime friend of the auctioneer, and avid collector of estate jewelry A Gloucester High School graduate (Class of 1963) and former "First Lady" of Gloucester from 1991 to 1993, Chris had a lifelong passion for beautiful jewelry, and a sharp eye for pieces with craftsmanship and character. Her warmth, generosity, and deep ties to the Cape Ann community left a lasting impression on all who knew her.
This dedicated series of auctions showcase Chris's exceptional jewelry collection — a curated and beloved assortment that reflects her refined taste and love of quality. From estate gold and sterling to vintage costume and collectible pieces, each lot carries the care and appreciation of a true collector.
All bids start at $1 with no reserves — everything sells to the highest bidder. Shipping is available, and local pickup can be arranged in Gloucester, MA, with additional pickup available by request in Middleboro, MA.
Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Chris Rafter's legacy.
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