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  • Collection of Engraver's Gravers
    Estimate
    $150 - $200
    Lot 384

    Collection of Engraver's Gravers

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    $150 - $200
  • Twenty-eight Manchester Metal Punches
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    $100 - $125
    Lot 385

    Twenty-eight Manchester Metal Punches

    Est.
    $100 - $125
  • Seven Brass Blow Lamps
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    $200 - $250
    Lot 386

    Seven Brass Blow Lamps

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    $200 - $250
  • Sixteen Tradesman's Tools
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 387

    Sixteen Tradesman's Tools

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    $150 - $250
  • Eleven 19th Century Oil Cans
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 388

    Eleven 19th Century Oil Cans

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    $150 - $250
  • African Carved Wooden Pulley
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 389

    African Carved Wooden Pulley

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    $100 - $150
  • Fourteen Plumber's Tools
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 390

    Fourteen Plumber's Tools

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    $100 - $150
  • Seven 18th Century Buttonmaker's Tools
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 391

    Seven 18th Century Buttonmaker's Tools

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    $100 - $200
  • Nine Basketweaver's Tools
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 391A

    Nine Basketweaver's Tools

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    $400 - $600
  • Five Tailoring or Hatmaker's Tools
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 392

    Five Tailoring or Hatmaker's Tools

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    $150 - $250
  • 18th Century Basketweaver's Tool
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 393

    18th Century Basketweaver's Tool

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    $600 - $800
  • Eighteen Turning Tools
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    $300 - $400
    Lot 394

    Eighteen Turning Tools

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    $300 - $400
  • Early Bronze-handled Bucket
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    $200 - $250
    Lot 395

    Early Bronze-handled Bucket

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    $200 - $250
  • Five Tools
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    $200 - $250
    Lot 396

    Five Tools

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    $200 - $250
  • Wood Sample Box
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 397

    Wood Sample Box

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    $100 - $150
  • Three 19th Century Trade Tools
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 398

    Three 19th Century Trade Tools

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    $100 - $150
  • 19th Century Fish-scaling Tool
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    $200 - $250
    Lot 399

    19th Century Fish-scaling Tool

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    $200 - $250
  • Four Shaping Tools
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 400

    Four Shaping Tools

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    $150 - $250
  • 19th Century Flower Mold
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    $50 - $100
    Lot 401

    19th Century Flower Mold

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    $50 - $100
  • Six 19th Century Wooden Weaver's Tools
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 402

    Six 19th Century Wooden Weaver's Tools

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    $150 - $250
  • Two 18th Century Carved Tapestry Maker's Pick-up Sticks or Rules
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 403

    Two 18th Century Carved Tapestry Maker's Pick-up Sticks...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • 18th Century Pewter-mounted Carved Wood Tapestry Weaver's Pick-up Stick
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 404

    18th Century Pewter-mounted Carved Wood Tapestry Weaver...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Bonseki or Miniature Sand-sculpting Tools
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 405

    Bonseki or Miniature Sand-sculpting Tools

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Two Pairs of Early Tailor's Scissors
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 406

    Two Pairs of Early Tailor's Scissors

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    $100 - $150
  • Late 18th Century Snuff Grater or Tobacco Rasp
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 407

    Late 18th Century Snuff Grater or Tobacco Rasp

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Pair of 19th Century Brass Shoe Buckles
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 408

    Pair of 19th Century Brass Shoe Buckles

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    $100 - $150
  • Early Iron Cheese Mold and a Brass Comb
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    $200 - $250
    Lot 409

    Early Iron Cheese Mold and a Brass Comb

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    $200 - $250
  • Two Early Drivers
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    $400 - $500
    Lot 410

    Two Early Drivers

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    $400 - $500
  • Two Tatami or Thatch-cutting Knives
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 411

    Two Tatami or Thatch-cutting Knives

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    $200 - $300
  • Group of Bookbinding Finishing Tools
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 412

    Group of Bookbinding Finishing Tools

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    $150 - $250
  • Three Iron and Brass Vises or Clamps
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 413

    Three Iron and Brass Vises or Clamps

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Five Leather Bookbinding Embossing Rolls
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 414

    Five Leather Bookbinding Embossing Rolls

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    $200 - $300
  • Four Bookbinding Tools
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 415

    Four Bookbinding Tools

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    $150 - $250
  • Three Wheelwright's Travellers
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 416

    Three Wheelwright's Travellers

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    $100 - $150
  • Early Wheelwright's Traveller
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 417

    Early Wheelwright's Traveller

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    $400 - $600
  • Large 18th Century Rounder Plane
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 418

    Large 18th Century Rounder Plane

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Coach Maker's Plane
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 419

    Coach Maker's Plane

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    $200 - $300
  • Eight Leather Maker's Knives
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 420

    Eight Leather Maker's Knives

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    $150 - $250
  • Eight Leatherworking Awls
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 421

    Eight Leatherworking Awls

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    $150 - $250
  • Group of Leatherworker's Tools
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 422

    Group of Leatherworker's Tools

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    $150 - $250
  • Five Leatherworker's Tools
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 423

    Five Leatherworker's Tools

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    $150 - $250
  • Two Harness Maker's Steel Ploughs
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 424

    Two Harness Maker's Steel Ploughs

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    $200 - $300
  • Five Roofer's Tools
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 425

    Five Roofer's Tools

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    $300 - $500
  • Roofer's Slate Hammer
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 426

    Roofer's Slate Hammer

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Three Iron Coach or Carriage Brakes
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 427

    Three Iron Coach or Carriage Brakes

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • 16th Century Italian Iron Plane
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $16,000
    Lot 428

    16th Century Italian Iron Plane

    Est.
    $12,000 - $16,000
  • Bronze and Steel Low Angle Plane
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 429

    Bronze and Steel Low Angle Plane

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • 19th Century Marked Low Angle Rebate or Rabbet Plane
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 430

    19th Century Marked Low Angle Rebate or Rabbet Plane

    Est.
    $300 - $500

Auction Description

Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments by Bonhams Skinner

Preview Times
April 18, 12PM-5PM
April 19, 12PM-7PM
April 20, 8AM-9:30AM

The April Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments sale will offer a variety of curiosities including a rare Tiffany & Co. astronomical slave clock marked no. 2, and two rare French papier-mache anatomical models by the renowned artist Dr. Louis Auzoux. There will be additional items from the John Gelson Hamilton archives and a West Coast scientific collection of small, intricate devices and instruments, as well as over eighty lots of pocket watches by makers like Patek Philippe, IWC, and Zenith, and a single-owner offering of early European tools spanning a variety of trades.

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