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  • U.S. Springfield Model 1922
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 291

    U.S. Springfield Model 1922

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Springfield Model 1903A3
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 292

    Springfield Model 1903A3

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • U.S. Model 1903A4 Sniper Rifle
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,200
    Lot 293

    U.S. Model 1903A4 Sniper Rifle

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,200
  • U.S. Springfield Model 1922
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 294

    U.S. Springfield Model 1922

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Model 1897 Winchester Trench Shotgun
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 295

    Model 1897 Winchester Trench Shotgun

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • U.S. M1 Semi-automatic Carbine
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 296

    U.S. M1 Semi-automatic Carbine

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • U.S. Model 1903A4 Sniper Rifle
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,200
    Lot 297

    U.S. Model 1903A4 Sniper Rifle

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,200
  • U.S. M1 Semi-automatic Carbine
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 298

    U.S. M1 Semi-automatic Carbine

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Springfield Model 1903A3
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 299

    Springfield Model 1903A3

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • U.S. MI Garand Semi-automatic Rifle
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 300

    U.S. MI Garand Semi-automatic Rifle

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Harrington & Richardson Sportsman Revolver
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 301

    Harrington & Richardson Sportsman Revolver

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Colt Peacemaker Revolver
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,200
    Lot 302

    Colt Peacemaker Revolver

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,200
  • Custom Engraved and Carved Winchester Model 71
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 303

    Custom Engraved and Carved Winchester Model 71

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Gebruder Merkel Suhl Over and Under Shotgun
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $4,500
    Lot 304

    Gebruder Merkel Suhl Over and Under Shotgun

    Est.
    $4,000 - $4,500
  • Custom Engraved and Carved Fabrique National Bolt Action Rifle
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,000
    Lot 305

    Custom Engraved and Carved Fabrique National Bolt Actio...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,000
  • Model 1952 Mannlicher Schoenauer Carbine with Scope
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,000
    Lot 306

    Model 1952 Mannlicher Schoenauer Carbine with Scope

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,000
  • Engraved and Carved Model 1952 Mannlicher Schoenauer with Scope
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $3,500
    Lot 307

    Engraved and Carved Model 1952 Mannlicher Schoenauer wi...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $3,500
  • Veuve Lennel Brass Repeating Circle
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $25,000
    Lot 401

    Veuve Lennel Brass Repeating Circle

    Est.
    $15,000 - $25,000
  • Silver Equinoctial Sundial by Dollond
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 402

    Silver Equinoctial Sundial by Dollond

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Printed "Chronometer or Time Piece"
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 403

    Printed "Chronometer or Time Piece"

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Brass Reflecting Circle
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 404

    Brass Reflecting Circle

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Brass and Leather Handheld Spectroscope
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 405

    Brass and Leather Handheld Spectroscope

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • H. Gambey Brass Reflecting Circle
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 406

    H. Gambey Brass Reflecting Circle

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • John Browning Spectroscope
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 407

    John Browning Spectroscope

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • J.G. Hofmann Direct Vision Spectroscope
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 408

    J.G. Hofmann Direct Vision Spectroscope

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • John Browning Spectroscope
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 409

    John Browning Spectroscope

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • John Browning Spectroscope
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 410

    John Browning Spectroscope

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • H. Gambey Brass Reflecting Circle
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 411

    H. Gambey Brass Reflecting Circle

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Unmarked Spectroscope
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 412

    Unmarked Spectroscope

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • A. Kruss Brass Spectroscope
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 413

    A. Kruss Brass Spectroscope

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Eight-prism Brass and Cast Iron Spectroscope
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 414

    Eight-prism Brass and Cast Iron Spectroscope

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Twelve-inch 22kt Gold and Bone Ruler
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 415

    Twelve-inch 22kt Gold and Bone Ruler

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • 17-inch Mahogany Octant
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500
    Lot 416

    17-inch Mahogany Octant

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,500
  • Spencer Browning & Rust 12-inch Ebony Octant
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 417

    Spencer Browning & Rust 12-inch Ebony Octant

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Yacht Binnacle by John Ferguson
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 418

    Yacht Binnacle by John Ferguson

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Spencer Browning & Rust 10-inch Brass Bridge Sextant
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 419

    Spencer Browning & Rust 10-inch Brass Bridge Sextant

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Telltale Compass by F. W. Lincoln Jr. & Co.
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 420

    Telltale Compass by F. W. Lincoln Jr. & Co.

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • 27-inch Troughton & Simms Two-draw Spyglass
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 421

    27-inch Troughton & Simms Two-draw Spyglass

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • August Lingke & Co. Mahogany Cased Assayer's Kit
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 422

    August Lingke & Co. Mahogany Cased Assayer's Kit

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Dudley Adams 18-inch Terrestrial Globe
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 423

    Dudley Adams 18-inch Terrestrial Globe

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Gilman Joslin 15-inch Globe on Cast Iron Tripod Stand
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 424

    Gilman Joslin 15-inch Globe on Cast Iron Tripod Stand

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Donaldson's 12-inch Terrestrial Globe
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 425

    Donaldson's 12-inch Terrestrial Globe

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Cary 12-inch Celestial Globe
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 426

    Cary 12-inch Celestial Globe

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Trippensee Planetarium
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 427

    Trippensee Planetarium

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Large Gold Enameled Watch
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 428

    Large Gold Enameled Watch

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Julian LeRoy Silver Verge Watch for the Turkish Market
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 429

    Julian LeRoy Silver Verge Watch for the Turkish Market

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • L. Raby 18kt Gold Hunting Case Quarter-hour Repeating Chronograph
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 430

    L. Raby 18kt Gold Hunting Case Quarter-hour Repeating C...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Tobias 18kt Gold Pair Case Watch
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 431

    Tobias 18kt Gold Pair Case Watch

    Est.
    $300 - $500

Auction Description

Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments  by Bonhams Skinner

The May auction of Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments features early pocket watches, complex musical boxes, and American clocks by the famous Willard family, Nathaniel Mulliken, John Munroe, Louis Bernhard, and E. Howard & Co. A rare August Lingke & Co. assayer’s kit and a very early repeating circle hearken back to the age of exploration in the 19th century. A collection of painted cast iron mechanical banks will also be offered.

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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