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  • New Haven "Anglo-American" Inlaid Wall Clock
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 145

    New Haven "Anglo-American" Inlaid Wall Clock

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Seth Thomas No. 18 Wall Regulator
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 146

    Seth Thomas No. 18 Wall Regulator

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Seth Thomas Ship's Bell Clock and USN Aneroid Barometer
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 147

    Seth Thomas Ship's Bell Clock and USN Aneroid Barometer...

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • American Steam Gauge & Valve Co. Wall Timepiece
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 148

    American Steam Gauge & Valve Co. Wall Timepiece

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Chelsea Tambour No. 3 Ship's Bell Shelf Clock
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 149

    Chelsea Tambour No. 3 Ship's Bell Shelf Clock

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Chelsea Tambour No. 12 Shelf Clock
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 150

    Chelsea Tambour No. 12 Shelf Clock

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Chelsea "Mariner" Yacht Wheel Ship's Bell Clock
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 151

    Chelsea "Mariner" Yacht Wheel Ship's Bell Clock

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Seth Thomas Doric No. 1 Bronze Mantel Clock
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 152

    Seth Thomas Doric No. 1 Bronze Mantel Clock

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Ansonia "Peerless" Crystal Regulator
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 153

    Ansonia "Peerless" Crystal Regulator

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • New Haven China Clock
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 153A

    New Haven China Clock

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Waltham Oak Wall Clock
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 154

    Waltham Oak Wall Clock

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Waltham Miniature "Banjo" Timepiece
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 155

    Waltham Miniature "Banjo" Timepiece

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Chelsea "Willard Banjo" Wall Clock
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 156

    Chelsea "Willard Banjo" Wall Clock

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Spring Detent Chronometer Escapement Model
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 157

    Spring Detent Chronometer Escapement Model

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Boxed Russian Deck Chronometer Watch
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 158

    Boxed Russian Deck Chronometer Watch

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • William Bond & Son Two-day Marine Chronometer
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 159

    William Bond & Son Two-day Marine Chronometer

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Bulova Accutron Navigator Prototype
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 160

    Bulova Accutron Navigator Prototype

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • H.H. Heinrich Eight-day Marine Chronometer
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $10,000
    Lot 161

    H.H. Heinrich Eight-day Marine Chronometer

    Est.
    $8,000 - $10,000
  • Patek Phillipe "1215 Naviquartz" Desk Clock
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 162

    Patek Phillipe "1215 Naviquartz" Desk Clock

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Bliss & Creighton Two-day Marine Chronometer
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 163

    Bliss & Creighton Two-day Marine Chronometer

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Glashutte Type 1-71 Quartz Marine Chronometer
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 164

    Glashutte Type 1-71 Quartz Marine Chronometer

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Patek Phillipe "Ellipse D'or" Solar Clock
    Estimate
    $4,500 - $5,500
    Lot 165

    Patek Phillipe "Ellipse D'or" Solar Clock

    Est.
    $4,500 - $5,500
  • Patek Phillipe "E 1200 Naviquartz" Chronometer
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 166

    Patek Phillipe "E 1200 Naviquartz" Chronometer

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Mercer Electric Wind Chronometer Shelf Clock
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 167

    Mercer Electric Wind Chronometer Shelf Clock

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Dent Oak Shelf Clock
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 168

    Dent Oak Shelf Clock

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • 47 Bovet Fleurier Silver Swiss Watch for the Chinese Market
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 169

    47 Bovet Fleurier Silver Swiss Watch for the Chinese Ma...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Robert Roskell and Three Other Watches
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 170

    Robert Roskell and Three Other Watches

    Est.
    $500 - $800
  • Hamilton 992-B "Railway Special" Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 171

    Hamilton 992-B "Railway Special" Open-face Watch

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Lugrin Watch Co. 14kt Gold Split-second Chronograph
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 172

    Lugrin Watch Co. 14kt Gold Split-second Chronograph

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Hamilton 992-B "Railway Special" Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 173

    Hamilton 992-B "Railway Special" Open-face Watch

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • 18kt Gold Single-button Chronograph Pocket Watch
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 174

    18kt Gold Single-button Chronograph Pocket Watch

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Bergeon 14kt Gold Hunter Case Watch and Petzold Fusee Watch
    Estimate
    $300 - $600
    Lot 175

    Bergeon 14kt Gold Hunter Case Watch and Petzold Fusee W...

    Est.
    $300 - $600
  • Lancaster 14kt Gold Hunter Case Watch
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 176

    Lancaster 14kt Gold Hunter Case Watch

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Patek Philippe Niello Silver Chronometro Gondolo Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 177

    Patek Philippe Niello Silver Chronometro Gondolo Open-f...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Movado Silver Niello Hunter Case Watch
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 178

    Movado Silver Niello Hunter Case Watch

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Howard, Two Waltham, and Two Other Pocket Watches
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 179

    Howard, Two Waltham, and Two Other Pocket Watches

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Jules Jurgensen 18kt Gold Open-face Watch with Original Case and Certificate
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 180

    Jules Jurgensen 18kt Gold Open-face Watch with Original...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Perrenoud Fils & Co. Silver Niello Hunter Case Watch
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 181

    Perrenoud Fils & Co. Silver Niello Hunter Case Watch

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Columbia and Three Continental Pocket Watches
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 182

    Columbia and Three Continental Pocket Watches

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • LeCoultre Minute Repeater Chronograph Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 183

    LeCoultre Minute Repeater Chronograph Open-face Watch

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Ball RR Standard and Two Hamilton Open-face Watches
    Estimate
    $350 - $450
    Lot 184

    Ball RR Standard and Two Hamilton Open-face Watches

    Est.
    $350 - $450
  • Hamilton 14kt Gold Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 185

    Hamilton 14kt Gold Open-face Watch

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Franklin & Co. 18kt Gold Hunter Case Watch
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 186

    Franklin & Co. 18kt Gold Hunter Case Watch

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Five Watches and a Pocket Thermometer/Compass
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 187

    Five Watches and a Pocket Thermometer/Compass

    Est.
    $500 - $800
  • Waltham, Bauermeister, and Junghans Pocket Watches
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 188

    Waltham, Bauermeister, and Junghans Pocket Watches

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Tiffany & Co. New York 18kt Gold Lady's Wristwatch by Movado
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 189

    Tiffany & Co. New York 18kt Gold Lady's Wristwatch by M...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Platinum and Diamond Lady's Pendant Watch
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 190

    Platinum and Diamond Lady's Pendant Watch

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Five Lady's Pendant Watches
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 191

    Five Lady's Pendant Watches

    Est.
    $200 - $300

Auction Description

Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments by Bonhams Skinner

The April Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments auction holds a wide variety of rarities and highlights from the Wing Collection, including two very rare and important machines which represent the art of ornamental turning and decoration. In addition to the rarities found in the Wing Collection, the sale will have nearly 400 lots of affordable antique objects ranging from musical boxes from a notable collection, a musical table clock from the 18thcentury playing two tunes on the hour, gilt bronze French clocks, one featuring a magician automaton who mysteriously plays the ball and cup game on the hour, a vintage jukebox, brass telescopes and microscopes and a lovely collection of grandfather clocks from America and Europe.

Preview Times
April 26, 12PM-7PM
April 27, 12PM-7PM
April 28, 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

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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