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  • 1980 Ferrari 308GTSI
    Estimate
    $28,000 - $32,000
    Lot 1

    1980 Ferrari 308GTSI

    Est.
    $28,000 - $32,000
  • 1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible/Hardtop
    Estimate
    $30,000 - $35,000
    Lot 2

    1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible/Hardtop

    Est.
    $30,000 - $35,000
  • Continental Four-barrel Flintlock Pistol
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,200
    Lot 3

    Continental Four-barrel Flintlock Pistol

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,200
  • Pair of Continental Flintlock Pistols
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 4

    Pair of Continental Flintlock Pistols

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Flintlock Horse Pistol
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,200
    Lot 5

    Flintlock Horse Pistol

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,200
  • Boxlock Double Barrel Flintlock Pistol
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,200
    Lot 6

    Boxlock Double Barrel Flintlock Pistol

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,200
  • Pair of "Barbar" Boxlock Flintlock Pistols
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 7

    Pair of "Barbar" Boxlock Flintlock Pistols

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Cooper Boxlock Pistol
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,200
    Lot 8

    Cooper Boxlock Pistol

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,200
  • Humbley Over and Under Boxlock Pistol
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,200
    Lot 9

    Humbley Over and Under Boxlock Pistol

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,200
  • Pair of Bolton Boxlock Pistols
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,200
    Lot 10

    Pair of Bolton Boxlock Pistols

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,200
  • Pair of Nock Flintlock Pistols
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 11

    Pair of Nock Flintlock Pistols

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Prosser Flintlock Pistol
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $1,800
    Lot 12

    Prosser Flintlock Pistol

    Est.
    $1,500 - $1,800
  • Cased Mortimer Dueling Pistol Set
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 13

    Cased Mortimer Dueling Pistol Set

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Cased Belgian Pepperbox Pistol
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500
    Lot 14

    Cased Belgian Pepperbox Pistol

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,500
  • Oakes Flintlock Pistol
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 15

    Oakes Flintlock Pistol

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Cased Single-shot Libeau Percussion Pistol
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 16

    Cased Single-shot Libeau Percussion Pistol

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Cased Percussion Boxlock Pistols
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 17

    Cased Percussion Boxlock Pistols

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Cased Nock Percussion Dueling Pistol Set
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 18

    Cased Nock Percussion Dueling Pistol Set

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Two Miniature Box Lock Pistols and Cleaning Rods
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $3,500
    Lot 19

    Two Miniature Box Lock Pistols and Cleaning Rods

    Est.
    $3,000 - $3,500
  • Philadelphia Deringer Pistol
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 20

    Philadelphia Deringer Pistol

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Philadelphia Deringer Pistol
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 21

    Philadelphia Deringer Pistol

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Philadelphia Deringer Pistol
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 22

    Philadelphia Deringer Pistol

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Short Barrel Philadelphia Deringer Pistol
    Estimate
    $4,500 - $5,000
    Lot 23

    Short Barrel Philadelphia Deringer Pistol

    Est.
    $4,500 - $5,000
  • U.S. Model 1842 Percussion Pistol
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 24

    U.S. Model 1842 Percussion Pistol

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Identified Moore's Patent Revolver
    Estimate
    $2,800 - $3,000
    Lot 25

    Identified Moore's Patent Revolver

    Est.
    $2,800 - $3,000
  • Smith and Wesson Model Number One, Second Issue
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 26

    Smith and Wesson Model Number One, Second Issue

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Identified Smith and Wesson Model Number One, Second Issue
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,000
    Lot 27

    Identified Smith and Wesson Model Number One, Second Is...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,000
  • Powell Percussion Pistol
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 28

    Powell Percussion Pistol

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Parkerfield Percussion Pistol
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 29

    Parkerfield Percussion Pistol

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Colt Model 1849 Pocket Pistol
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 30

    Colt Model 1849 Pocket Pistol

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Conway Double-barrel Percussion Pistol
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 31

    Conway Double-barrel Percussion Pistol

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Colt Second Model London Deringer Pistol
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,000
    Lot 32

    Colt Second Model London Deringer Pistol

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,000
  • Moore's Patent Fifth Variation Deringer Pistol
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 33

    Moore's Patent Fifth Variation Deringer Pistol

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Colt Second Model Deringer Pistol
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 34

    Colt Second Model Deringer Pistol

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Colt Second Model Deringer Pistol
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 35

    Colt Second Model Deringer Pistol

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • National Arms Company Deringer Pistol
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 36

    National Arms Company Deringer Pistol

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Moore's Patent Deringer Pistol
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 37

    Moore's Patent Deringer Pistol

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Colt First Model Deringer Pistol
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $1,800
    Lot 38

    Colt First Model Deringer Pistol

    Est.
    $1,500 - $1,800
  • Moore's Patent Deringer Pistol
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,000
    Lot 39

    Moore's Patent Deringer Pistol

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,000
  • National Arms Company Deringer Pistol
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 40

    National Arms Company Deringer Pistol

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • National Arms Company Deringer Pistol
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 41

    National Arms Company Deringer Pistol

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • National Deringer in Case
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,000
    Lot 42

    National Deringer in Case

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,000
  • Identified Nickel-plated Model 1860 Colt Richards Conversion Revolver
    Estimate
    $5,500 - $6,000
    Lot 43

    Identified Nickel-plated Model 1860 Colt Richards Conve...

    Est.
    $5,500 - $6,000
  • Cased Remington Double-Deringer Pistol
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 44

    Cased Remington Double-Deringer Pistol

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Nickel-plated Model 1860 Colt Army Richards Conversion Revolver
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 45

    Nickel-plated Model 1860 Colt Army Richards Conversion ...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Ribbon Hilt Broadsword
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 46

    Ribbon Hilt Broadsword

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Spanish Cup-hilt Rapier
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 47

    Spanish Cup-hilt Rapier

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Spanish Cup-hilt Rapier
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 48

    Spanish Cup-hilt Rapier

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000

Auction Description

Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments  by Bonhams Skinner

From enameled French mantel clocks to an impressive selection of tall clocks as well as antique and modern watches, the November auction offers something for everyone with an interest in horology. In addition, the auction features scientific instruments, antique vehicles, and a selection of historic arms & militaria. 

Preview Times

October 30, 12PM–5PM
October 31, 12PM–7PM
November 1, 8AM–9:30AM

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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