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  • Oak Cased Edison Standard Phonograph and a Victor Talking Machine
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 290

    Oak Cased Edison Standard Phonograph and a Victor Talki...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Oak Case Aolian Nickelodeon Player Piano
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500
    Lot 291

    Oak Case Aolian Nickelodeon Player Piano

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,500
  • Wurlitzer Model 1015 "Bubbler" Jukebox
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 292

    Wurlitzer Model 1015 "Bubbler" Jukebox

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Two-bird Singing Automaton
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 293

    Two-bird Singing Automaton

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Mahogany Le Taxiphote or Stereoscope
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 294

    Mahogany Le Taxiphote or Stereoscope

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Geared Tellurian Attributed to W. Jones
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 295

    Geared Tellurian Attributed to W. Jones

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Henry Bryant Celestial Indicator
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 296

    Henry Bryant Celestial Indicator

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Trippensee Planetarium
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 297

    Trippensee Planetarium

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Carpenter & Westley Astronomical Slides
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 298

    Carpenter & Westley Astronomical Slides

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Denoyer-Geppert 16-inch Visual Relief Lunar Globe
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 299

    Denoyer-Geppert 16-inch Visual Relief Lunar Globe

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • 18-inch Floor Standing Terrestrial Globe
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 300

    18-inch Floor Standing Terrestrial Globe

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Official R.E. Byrd Expedition Globe and Pamphlet
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 301

    Official R.E. Byrd Expedition Globe and Pamphlet

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Samuel Emery 4-inch Terrestrial Globe
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 302

    Samuel Emery 4-inch Terrestrial Globe

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Jacob Quincy Green-painted Surveyor's Compass
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 303

    Jacob Quincy Green-painted Surveyor's Compass

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • John Heilig Brass Surveyor's Compass
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 304

    John Heilig Brass Surveyor's Compass

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • 18th Century Brass Cased Alidade or Patent Plane
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 305

    18th Century Brass Cased Alidade or Patent Plane

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Brass Pocket Sextant by Cary and a Boxwood Gunter's or Gunner's Rule
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 306

    Brass Pocket Sextant by Cary and a Boxwood Gunter's or ...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Box or Pocket Sextant and Proportional Divider by Fraser & Son
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 307

    Box or Pocket Sextant and Proportional Divider by Frase...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • J.D. Potter Anodized Brass Sextant
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 308

    J.D. Potter Anodized Brass Sextant

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Spencer Browning & Rust 10-inch Brass Bridge Sextant
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 309

    Spencer Browning & Rust 10-inch Brass Bridge Sextant

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Spencer Browning and Rust 12-inch Ebony Octant
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 310

    Spencer Browning and Rust 12-inch Ebony Octant

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • T.S. & J.D. Negus Tell-tale Compass
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 311

    T.S. & J.D. Negus Tell-tale Compass

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Walnut and Brass Compensating Ship's Binnacle
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 312

    Walnut and Brass Compensating Ship's Binnacle

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Large Copper Port and Starboard Ship's Lanterns
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 313

    Large Copper Port and Starboard Ship's Lanterns

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Scratch-built Ship Model of the Newsboy
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 314

    Scratch-built Ship Model of the Newsboy

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Scratch-built Ship Model of the Young America
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 315

    Scratch-built Ship Model of the Young America

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Kaleidoscope Attributed to Designer Charles Bush
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 316

    Kaleidoscope Attributed to Designer Charles Bush

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Maison Lerebours and Secretan 2 1/2-inch Telescope
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 317

    Maison Lerebours and Secretan 2 1/2-inch Telescope

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Secretan 6-inch Refractor Telescope
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 318

    Secretan 6-inch Refractor Telescope

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Maison Lerebours and Secretan 3-inch Refractor Telescope
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 319

    Maison Lerebours and Secretan 3-inch Refractor Telescop...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Thomas Short 3-inch Reflecting Library Telescope
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 320

    Thomas Short 3-inch Reflecting Library Telescope

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • 3-inch Alvan Clark & Sons Telescope Tube Assembly
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 321

    3-inch Alvan Clark & Sons Telescope Tube Assembly

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Gundlach Optical Co. 5 1/2-inch Brass Refractor Telescope
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 322

    Gundlach Optical Co. 5 1/2-inch Brass Refractor Telesco...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Kevin Kuhne Binocular with Mount and Tripod
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 323

    Kevin Kuhne Binocular with Mount and Tripod

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • G. Rossi Rosewood and Mother-of-pearl Mercury Wheel Barometer
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 324

    G. Rossi Rosewood and Mother-of-pearl Mercury Wheel Bar...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Timby's Ripple-front Rosewood Mercury Stick Barometer No. 5
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 325

    Timby's Ripple-front Rosewood Mercury Stick Barometer N...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • I. & A. Walker Classical Carved Mahogany Mercury Stick Barometer
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 326

    I. & A. Walker Classical Carved Mahogany Mercury Stick ...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Two Laboratory Mercury Stick Barometers
    Estimate
    $100 - $250
    Lot 327

    Two Laboratory Mercury Stick Barometers

    Est.
    $100 - $250
  • Large Aneroid Barometer
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 328

    Large Aneroid Barometer

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Adams Solar Projection Microscope
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 329

    Adams Solar Projection Microscope

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Unsigned Gould-type Botanical Field Microscope
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 330

    Unsigned Gould-type Botanical Field Microscope

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • John Browning Binocular Microscope
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 331

    John Browning Binocular Microscope

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • T. Blunt & Son Cased Microscope
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 332

    T. Blunt & Son Cased Microscope

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • R. Couchoix Monocular Microscope
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 333

    R. Couchoix Monocular Microscope

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Swift & Son Binocular Microscope
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 334

    Swift & Son Binocular Microscope

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Unsigned Inverted Chemical Microscope
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 335

    Unsigned Inverted Chemical Microscope

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • J. Howie Disassembled Binocular Compound Microscope
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 336

    J. Howie Disassembled Binocular Compound Microscope

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Nachet et Fils Field Microscope
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 337

    Nachet et Fils Field Microscope

    Est.
    $100 - $150

Auction Description

Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments by Bonhams Skinner

The April Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments auction holds a variety of treasures for horological collectors. Highlights include rare American clocks from the collection of John Hadden, Chapel Hill North Carolina, several New England tall clocks, a rare Tornek-Rayville TR-900 Vietnam-era dive watch, French and European wall and mantel clocks, Vienna long-duration floor and wall regulators, and an array of American and European pocket and wristwatches. Other highlights include a rare Violano Virtuoso, the world’s only self-playing violin and piano, along with several other disc and cylinder musical boxes.

Gallery Walk
April 28, 6PM

Preview Times
April 27, 12PM–7PM
April 28, 12PM–7PM
April 29, 8AM–9:30AM

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

Please visit http://www.skinnerinc.com/services/payment-and-shipping/ for information regarding the collection of items purchased at auction. 

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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