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  • 1963 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
    Estimate
    $18,000 - $22,000
    Lot 1

    1963 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

    Est.
    $18,000 - $22,000
  • 1958 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
    Estimate
    $18,000 - $22,000
    Lot 2

    1958 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

    Est.
    $18,000 - $22,000
  • 1968 Cadillac Deville Convertible
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $10,000
    Lot 3

    1968 Cadillac Deville Convertible

    Est.
    $8,000 - $10,000
  • 1960 Chrysler Le Baron Imperial
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 4

    1960 Chrysler Le Baron Imperial

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • 1959 Cadillac Sedan
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $10,000
    Lot 5

    1959 Cadillac Sedan

    Est.
    $8,000 - $10,000
  • Pair of 1910 Pierce Arrow Coach Lamps
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 6

    Pair of 1910 Pierce Arrow Coach Lamps

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Stevens-Duryea Co. Automobile Clock
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 7

    Stevens-Duryea Co. Automobile Clock

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Waltham 14kt Gold "Wm. Ellery" Demi Hunter Watch
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 8

    Waltham 14kt Gold "Wm. Ellery" Demi Hunter Watch

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Two American 7 Size Hunter Case Watches
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 9

    Two American 7 Size Hunter Case Watches

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Hamilton 14kt Gold "920" Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 10

    Hamilton 14kt Gold "920" Open-face Watch

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Art Deco Platinum Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 11

    Art Deco Platinum Open-face Watch

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Omega Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 12

    Omega Open-face Watch

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Elgin Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 13

    Elgin Open-face Watch

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Four American Open-face Watches
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 14

    Four American Open-face Watches

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Elgin B.W. Raymond 16 Size Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 15

    Elgin B.W. Raymond 16 Size Open-face Watch

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Two Waltham Watches
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 16

    Two Waltham Watches

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Timing and Repeating Watch Company Open-face Chronograph
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 17

    Timing and Repeating Watch Company Open-face Chronograp...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Waltham 14kt Gold Hunter Case Watch
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 18

    Waltham 14kt Gold Hunter Case Watch

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Vacheron & Constantin 14kt Gold Open-face Watch and Chain
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 19

    Vacheron & Constantin 14kt Gold Open-face Watch and Cha...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Vacheron Constantin 18kt Gold Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 20

    Vacheron Constantin 18kt Gold Open-face Watch

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • 18kt Gold Dual Time or Observation Hunter Case Watch
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 21

    18kt Gold Dual Time or Observation Hunter Case Watch

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Gold Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 22

    Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Gold Open-face Watch

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Gilt Open-face Turkish Market Watch
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 23

    Gilt Open-face Turkish Market Watch

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • Sixteen American Open-face Watches
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 24

    Sixteen American Open-face Watches

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Lady's 14kt Gold Hunter Case Watch
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 25

    Lady's 14kt Gold Hunter Case Watch

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Waltham 14kt Gold "Riverside" Hunter Case Watch
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 26

    Waltham 14kt Gold "Riverside" Hunter Case Watch

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • 14kt Gold Waltham "Royal" Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 27

    14kt Gold Waltham "Royal" Open-face Watch

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Waltham 14kt Gold Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 28

    Waltham 14kt Gold Open-face Watch

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Mathey-Tissot 18kt White Gold Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 29

    Mathey-Tissot 18kt White Gold Open-face Watch

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • F.B. Adams & Sons 18kt Gold Hunter Case Watch and Chain
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 30

    F.B. Adams & Sons 18kt Gold Hunter Case Watch and Chain...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Three 18th/19th Century Silver-cased Watches
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 31

    Three 18th/19th Century Silver-cased Watches

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • 18kt Gold, Enamel, and Diamond Hunter Case Pocket Watch
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 32

    18kt Gold, Enamel, and Diamond Hunter Case Pocket Watch...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Ball Watch Co. "Official Standard" Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $150 - $200
    Lot 33

    Ball Watch Co. "Official Standard" Open-face Watch

    Est.
    $150 - $200
  • Ulysee Nardin Corps of Engineers Watch
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 34

    Ulysee Nardin Corps of Engineers Watch

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • James Beesle Duplex Escapement Watch Movement and Dial
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 35

    James Beesle Duplex Escapement Watch Movement and Dial

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • Five American Watches
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 36

    Five American Watches

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Eight-day Desk or Traveling Clock
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 37

    Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Eight-day Desk or Traveli...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Gruen "Alpina" Silver and Enameled Art Deco Purse Watch
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 38

    Gruen "Alpina" Silver and Enameled Art Deco Purse Watch...

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Movado "Ermeto" Eight-day Travel Clock
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 39

    Movado "Ermeto" Eight-day Travel Clock

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Three "925" Hamilton Watches
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 40

    Three "925" Hamilton Watches

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Three Hamilton "926" Open-face Watches
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 41

    Three Hamilton "926" Open-face Watches

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Four "940" Hamilton Open-face Watches
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 42

    Four "940" Hamilton Open-face Watches

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Five Illinois 16 Size Watch Movements
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 43

    Five Illinois 16 Size Watch Movements

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Seven Model "1" 18 Size Illinois Movements and Dials
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 44

    Seven Model "1" 18 Size Illinois Movements and Dials

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Seven Hamilton 18 Size "900" Series Watch Movements and Dials
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 45

    Seven Hamilton 18 Size "900" Series Watch Movements and...

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Seven Hamilton 12 Size Movements
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 46

    Seven Hamilton 12 Size Movements

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Hamilton Elapsed Time "Sample 60" Clock
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 47

    Hamilton Elapsed Time "Sample 60" Clock

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Hamilton Elapsed Time "Sample 58" Clock
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 48

    Hamilton Elapsed Time "Sample 58" Clock

    Est.
    $150 - $250

Auction Description

Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments by Bonhams Skinner
Preview Times October 3, 12PM-5PM October 4, 12PM-7PM Our October auction will include a 1780s T. Harland mahogany tall clock; a strong selection of vintage wristwatches, an array of fountain pens and marine and scientific instruments; antique automobiles; and aviation models from The Collection of Frederic and Jean Sharf. Contact Us 508.970.3201 clocks@skinnerinc.com Read more
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