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  • Continental Gilt-framed Musical Picture Clock
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 193

    Continental Gilt-framed Musical Picture Clock

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Austrian Animated Picture Frame Clock
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 194

    Austrian Animated Picture Frame Clock

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • German Quarter Striking "Jacks and Bell" Automaton Wall Clock
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 195

    German Quarter Striking "Jacks and Bell" Automaton Wall...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Walnut Quarter-hour Vienna Regulator
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 196

    Walnut Quarter-hour Vienna Regulator

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Grand Sonnerie Morbier Clock
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 197

    Grand Sonnerie Morbier Clock

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • French Empire Wall Regulator
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500
    Lot 198

    French Empire Wall Regulator

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,500
  • Art Nouveau-style Quarter-hour Vienna Regulator
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 199

    Art Nouveau-style Quarter-hour Vienna Regulator

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Continental Walnut-framed Musical Picture Clock
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 200

    Continental Walnut-framed Musical Picture Clock

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Continental Gilt-framed Picture Clock
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 201

    Continental Gilt-framed Picture Clock

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Continental Gilt-framed Picture Automaton Clock
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,200
    Lot 202

    Continental Gilt-framed Picture Automaton Clock

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,200
  • Gothic Burl Clock and Writing Box Base
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 203

    Gothic Burl Clock and Writing Box Base

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Michael Rupp Eight-day Marine Chronometer
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 204

    Michael Rupp Eight-day Marine Chronometer

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Charles Frodsham Two-day Marine Chronometer
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 205

    Charles Frodsham Two-day Marine Chronometer

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • J.W. Ray Two-day Chronometer
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 206

    J.W. Ray Two-day Chronometer

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Zenith Eight-day Chronometer
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 207

    Zenith Eight-day Chronometer

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Currier & Simpson Wall Barometer
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 209

    Currier & Simpson Wall Barometer

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Batty Storr Mahogany Stick Barometer
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 210

    Batty Storr Mahogany Stick Barometer

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Newton's Improved Celestial 3-inch Pocket Globe
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 211

    Newton's Improved Celestial 3-inch Pocket Globe

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Gilman Joslin 16-inch Celestial Globe
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 212

    Gilman Joslin 16-inch Celestial Globe

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Merriam & Moore 6-inch Celestial Globe
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 213

    Merriam & Moore 6-inch Celestial Globe

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Horizontal Mounted Gardner's 4-inch Celestial Globe
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 214

    Horizontal Mounted Gardner's 4-inch Celestial Globe

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Near Pair of Philip's 6-inch Globes
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 215

    Near Pair of Philip's 6-inch Globes

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Josiah Loring's 12-inch Celestial Globe
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 216

    Josiah Loring's 12-inch Celestial Globe

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • James Wilson 13-inch Celestial Globe
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 217

    James Wilson 13-inch Celestial Globe

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • J. Forest 2-inch Terrestrial Globe
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 218

    J. Forest 2-inch Terrestrial Globe

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • J. Forest 12-inch Celestial Globe
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 219

    J. Forest 12-inch Celestial Globe

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • H. Schedler's 12-inch Celestial Globe
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 220

    H. Schedler's 12-inch Celestial Globe

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Near Pair of Philip's 6-inch Globes
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 221

    Near Pair of Philip's 6-inch Globes

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Henry Bryant Celestial Indicator
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $9,000
    Lot 222

    Henry Bryant Celestial Indicator

    Est.
    $7,000 - $9,000
  • Nathaniel Hill 2 1/2-inch Pocket Globe
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 223

    Nathaniel Hill 2 1/2-inch Pocket Globe

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Geared Tellurian Attributed to W. Jones
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $9,000
    Lot 224

    Geared Tellurian Attributed to W. Jones

    Est.
    $7,000 - $9,000
  • Fr. J. Berg Tellerium
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 225

    Fr. J. Berg Tellerium

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Ernst Schotte & Co. Orrery
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $25,000
    Lot 226

    Ernst Schotte & Co. Orrery

    Est.
    $15,000 - $25,000
  • Mechanical Slide Orrery No. 1
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 227

    Mechanical Slide Orrery No. 1

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • W. Jones Planetarium or Orrery
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $9,000
    Lot 228

    W. Jones Planetarium or Orrery

    Est.
    $7,000 - $9,000
  • Trippensee Planetarium
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 229

    Trippensee Planetarium

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Laing's Planetarium
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 230

    Laing's Planetarium

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Four-vial Sand Glass
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 231

    Four-vial Sand Glass

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Johann Schrettegger Universal Equinoctial Sundial
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 231A

    Johann Schrettegger Universal Equinoctial Sundial

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • George Wilson Mahogany Nocturnal
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 232

    George Wilson Mahogany Nocturnal

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • English Boxwood Nocturnal
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 233

    English Boxwood Nocturnal

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Brown Painted Sand Glass
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 234

    Brown Painted Sand Glass

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Samuel Thaxter Chestnut Sand Glass
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 235

    Samuel Thaxter Chestnut Sand Glass

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • H. Hemsley 12-inch Ebony Octant
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 236

    H. Hemsley 12-inch Ebony Octant

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Elias Allen 9-inch Brass Sector
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 237

    Elias Allen 9-inch Brass Sector

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • English Brass Universal Equinoctial Ring Dial
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 238

    English Brass Universal Equinoctial Ring Dial

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Brass Horary Quadrant and a Sector
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 239

    Brass Horary Quadrant and a Sector

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • 19th Century Bone Divider Compass and Cased Drafting Set
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 240

    19th Century Bone Divider Compass and Cased Drafting Se...

    Est.
    $300 - $500

Auction Description

Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments  by Bonhams Skinner
From fine American clocks to E. Howard precision regulators, European timekeepers, and musical clocks, the April Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments auction offers collectors a fine selection of mechanical masterpieces. The auction also features early navigational instruments and early 20th century automata.
 
Preview Times
 
April 22, 12PM–5PM
April 23, 12PM–7PM
April 24, 12PM–7PM
 
Contact Us
508-970-3201
clocks@skinnerinc.com
 

 

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Bonhams Skinner
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States

bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com

Phone:+1 6173505400

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 25.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$300,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000

Shipping Info

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Terms & Conditions

1. Some of the lots in this sale are offered subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the consignor and Skinner, Inc. below which the lot will not be sold. In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed the estimates listed. A representative of Skinner, Inc. will execute such reserves by bidding for the consignor. In any event and whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve, the auctioneer may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot.

2. All property is sold “as is,” and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall they be responsible for the correctness, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty, of description, genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, or condition of the property and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability.

3. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or reoffer the lot for sale. The auctioneer shall have sole discretion to refuse any bid, or refuse to acknowledge any bidder. Any bidder that plans on spending in excess of $100,000 should make arrangements with the accounting department at least five (5) days in advance of the sale, as a deposit may be required to participate.

4. All merchandise purchased must be paid for and removed from the premises the day of the auction. Skinner Inc. may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly interest charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or item lot not paid for within thirty-five (35) days of the date of sale. Skinner, Inc. shall have no liability for any damage or loss to property left on its premises for more than three (3) days from the date of sale. If any property has not been removed within three (3) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. (a) Skinner Inc., may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly storage charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or portion of a lot not removed within the three days, and/or (b) Skinner Inc. may place the merchandise in a subsequent auction, without Reserve, to be sold to the highest bidder, and after deducting the standard commission and any additional charges that may apply, remit the proceeds to the purchaser.

5. Skinner accepts cash or check for payment. Personal checks will be acceptable only if credit has been established with Skinner, Inc. or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing a personal check. Skinner, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Skinner, Inc. a handling charge of $25.00 for any check dishonored by the drawee. Please contact Accounting for additional payment methods. Skinner does not accept payment by credit card for merchandise purchases.

6. If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful bidder, Skinner Inc. may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation, (a) canceling the sale and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaser’s breach, and/or (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item for which the purchaser has breached any of its obligations, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale.

7. In no event will the liability of Skinner, Inc. to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item.

8. Shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser. Upon request, our staff will provide the list of shippers who deliver to destinations within the United States and overseas. Some property that is sold at auction can be subject to laws governing export from the U.S., such as items that include material from some endangered species. Import restrictions from foreign countries are subject to these same governing laws. Granting of licensing for import or export of goods from local authorities is the sole responsibility of the buyer. Denial or delay of licensing will not constitute cancellation or delay in payment for the total purchase price of these lots.

9. All purchases are subject to the Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number. Exemption numbers from other states are accepted in Massachusetts if presented with a business card or letterhead. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties can apply for a Massachusetts exemption number prior to the auction by contacting the Massachusetts Department of Corporations and Taxation at 100 Cambridge Street in Boston.

10. A premium equal to 23% of the final bid price up to and including $100,000, plus 20% of the final bid price from $100,001 up to and including $1,000,000, plus 12% of the final bid price from $1,000,001 and over will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price.

11. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms printed within, posted, and announced at the time of sale whether bidding in person, through a representative, by phone, by Internet, or other absentee bid.

12. Skinner, Inc. and its consignors make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Skinner, Inc. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in this catalog. The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Skinner, Inc. relating to a lot, including the contents of this catalog, is, and shall remain at all times, the property of Skinner, Inc. and shall not be used by the purchaser, nor by anyone else, without our prior written consent.

13. These conditions of sale shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (excluding the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law). The buyer/bidder agrees that any suit for the enforcement of this agreement may be brought, and any action against Skinner in connection with the transactions contemplated by this agreement shall be brought, in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any federal court sitting therein. The bidder/buyer consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives objections that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit.

Revised January 8, 2014