In the spring of 1962 Bill Smith and his wife Merilyn, Hillsboro N.H. natives, held their first auction: the Estate of Silas Row. The auction was held on the grounds of the estate, and was a great success. The business grew over the years and in 1971 Bill held what was proclaimed as the "auction of the century": The Estate of James Cambell Lewis. That auction set records and gave the William Smith firm national recognition.
Today our auction firm conducts on the average of 45 auctions per year. We hold five major annual auctions:
Labor Day,
Memorial Day,
Thanksgiving holiday sale,
New Years holiday sale, and
Mid-winter sale.
Our other auctions consist of "on site" estate auctions. These auctions are conducted from May to October, and have proven to be very successful (more information about our on-site auctions can be found here).
Our other sales are evening estate auctions and specialty sales. We have several experts on staff to assist those with specialized items such as jewelry, stamps, coins, artwork, books and ephemera, and toy trains.
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Connecticut
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Nice items, thanks very much...
New Hampshire
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Wish item was tested i guess, but for the price it was worth it
New Hampshire
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Pickup very helpful and friendly :) Great transaction, many thanks, Pam
New York
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"Walter" will pickup these items for me and deliver to my home.
Massachusetts
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Thank you!
Colorado
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I love my purchase and appreciate the fast shipping. thank you.
New Jersey
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OUTSTANDING AUCTION HOUSE. SPEEDY SHIPPING!
Ct
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Alwas a pleasant easy experience
Connecticut
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This item say Greenwich ct so how is the pick up in New Hampshire? I'm confused
Nh
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I was surprised the Eli Terry clock did not go for more, but then again it is not working so I understand. I am glad to have the same kind of clock my Mom in Hanover had when we were growing up. And without it working, the annoying donging won't be bothering me!
1064 Route 12A | Plainfield, NH 03781
(603) 675-2549 | info@wsmithauction.com
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I-91 south connects to Hartford, CT and the Massachusetts Turnpike;
I-89 south connects to I-93 and Boston, MA.
Take Exit 20 off I-89 proceed south on Route 12A from the West Lebanon Plaza towards Claremont for 7 Miles. Auction Gallery building will be on your right in Plainfield, NH.
Take I-91 north; from I-91 take the Ascutney-Windsor, VT, Exit 8; go right off ramp, through lights, and cross the Connecticut River to NH; then turn left on to Route 12A north at lights and follow Route 12A for approximately 10 miles. In Plainfield, Auction Gallery building is located along Route 12A, on left, across from the Plainfield Historical Society.
Take the Ascutney-Windsor, VT, Exit 8,off ramp go towards Claremont, NH, and Cornish, NH, through lights and follow as above.
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All of our on site, in-person auctions allow for preview times, either the day before or the morning of an auction. Previews are a period of time when the public is invited to views the items up for sale prior to the auction. We strongly encourage buyers to take advantage of this oppportunity to come and personally examine items they are interested in. During preview hours our staff is always on hand to answer any questions you might have about the history, value, and condition of items and their sales estimates. When possible we hare happy to accommodate a preview by appointment.
If you are unable to personally attend a preview, please email us about items you are interested in. We are happy to provide a condition report by email, or answer your questions about estimate and condition by phone.
The buyer's premium is a charge in addition to the hammer price of an auction item, or lot. The winning bidder is required to pay both the hammer price plus the buyers premium, which is percentage determined by the auction gallery. Unless otherwise specified in the terms for a specific auction, the buyers premium is 20%
Automated credit card payments processed after "the close" of each auction. Additional shipping/delivery charges may apply.
All items are sold as is, where is, with all faults. There are no warranties of any kind, express or implied, so it is very important that buyers inform themselves about the condition of the item before they bid. All items are available for your examination prior to bidding. Your bidding will signify that you have examined the items as fully as you desire, or that you have chosen not to examine them. Written and oral descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. Our goal is to provide prospective bidders with accurate and detailed information to the best of our knowledge. If you require absolute certainty in all areas of authenticity, and the results of your evaluation leave uncertainty in your mind, we recommend you not bid on the item in question. We do not give refunds. All sales are final.
Smith auctions can assist a buyer with shipping, a certified local UPS pack and ship is our shipper of choice for smaller items, larger pieces can be stored until arrangements are made or one can request a quote for New England deliveries via Walts delivery service, a local pad wrap shipper used by Smiths.
We have many delivery options available to our customers. Please call our office in Plainfield at 603.675.2549 to discuss our recommendations.
For shipping on the East Coast and to the Mid-West, Smith's Auction Gallery recommends that our clients contact Scott Cousins by phone or email for a quote.
Smith's can store your items up to 30 days after the auction at no charge. Please contact us here for more information regarding shipping and storage.
Please note: Prompt payment is expected for items purchased.
At Smith's, we believe in the importance of giving back to our community, and lend our support to many New England philanthropic organizations. We are very proud of our reputation and continuing dedication to programs for children, the elderly, education and those in need.
We are especially proud of our continuing commitment to help The Montshire Museum of Science and Childrens Hospital at Dartmouth in their efforts to make a difference in the lives of children in our community and throughout New England.
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