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  • Elliott Bros. Miniature Refracting Telescope and a Three-draw Scope
    Estimate
    $150 - $200
    Lot 290

    Elliott Bros. Miniature Refracting Telescope and a Thre...

    Est.
    $150 - $200
  • William Watkins Octagonal Reverse-taper Telescope or Spyglass
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 291

    William Watkins Octagonal Reverse-taper Telescope or Sp...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Dollond 3-inch Refracting Newburyport Massachusetts Presentation Telescope
    Estimate
    $400 - $500
    Lot 292

    Dollond 3-inch Refracting Newburyport Massachusetts Pre...

    Est.
    $400 - $500
  • 18th/19th Century Brass Parallel Rules and Casket Box
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 293

    18th/19th Century Brass Parallel Rules and Casket Box

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Pair of 18th Century Iron Dividers
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 294

    Pair of 18th Century Iron Dividers

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Large Wooden Philadelphia Compass Dividers
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 295

    Large Wooden Philadelphia Compass Dividers

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Monumental Mother-of-pearl-inlaid Mercury Wheel Barometer and Clock
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 296

    Monumental Mother-of-pearl-inlaid Mercury Wheel Baromet...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • 19th Century Gimbaled Mahogany Mercury Stick Barometer
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 297

    19th Century Gimbaled Mahogany Mercury Stick Barometer

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Augusta Maspoli Mercury Stick Barometer
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 298

    Augusta Maspoli Mercury Stick Barometer

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • 19th Century Mahogany Stick Barometer
    Estimate
    $500 - $600
    Lot 299

    19th Century Mahogany Stick Barometer

    Est.
    $500 - $600
  • W. & S. Jones Mahogany Stick Barometer
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 300

    W. & S. Jones Mahogany Stick Barometer

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Mahogany Mercury Stick Barometer
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 301

    Mahogany Mercury Stick Barometer

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Negretti & Zambra Mercury Wheel Barometer
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 302

    Negretti & Zambra Mercury Wheel Barometer

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Negretti & Zambra Observatory Mercury Barometer
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 303

    Negretti & Zambra Observatory Mercury Barometer

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Henry J. Green Observatory Mercury Stick Barometer
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 304

    Henry J. Green Observatory Mercury Stick Barometer

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Two Barographs
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 305

    Two Barographs

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Fletchers Anemometer
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 306

    Fletchers Anemometer

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Townson & Mercer Spectrograph
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 307

    Townson & Mercer Spectrograph

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Two Scientific Apparatus
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 308

    Two Scientific Apparatus

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Three Air Meters or Anemometers
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 309

    Three Air Meters or Anemometers

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Jordan's Sunshine Recorder and Reynold's Azimuth Reflector
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 310

    Jordan's Sunshine Recorder and Reynold's Azimuth Reflec...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Nalder Brothers & Co. Lacquered Brass Apparatus
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 311

    Nalder Brothers & Co. Lacquered Brass Apparatus

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Seven Compasses
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 312

    Seven Compasses

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Set of Seven Wooden Geometric Solids
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 313

    Set of Seven Wooden Geometric Solids

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Adie & Son Lacquered Brass Anemometer
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 314

    Adie & Son Lacquered Brass Anemometer

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Four Cased Anemometers or Air Meters
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 315

    Four Cased Anemometers or Air Meters

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Six Chart Reading Instruments
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 316

    Six Chart Reading Instruments

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Four Sun-time or Sun Watch Compasses
    Estimate
    $50 - $75
    Lot 317

    Four Sun-time or Sun Watch Compasses

    Est.
    $50 - $75
  • Set of Graduated Fairbanks Liquid Measures
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 318

    Set of Graduated Fairbanks Liquid Measures

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Three "Daniell's" Hygrometers
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 319

    Three "Daniell's" Hygrometers

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Morris's Patent Chartometer
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 320

    Morris's Patent Chartometer

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Elliott Brothers Current Meter
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 321

    Elliott Brothers Current Meter

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Lowinson's Thread Counting Micrometer
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 322

    Lowinson's Thread Counting Micrometer

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Three Anemometers
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 323

    Three Anemometers

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • J. Salleron Lacquered Brass Apparatus
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 324

    J. Salleron Lacquered Brass Apparatus

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Two Demonstration Newton Scales
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 325

    Two Demonstration Newton Scales

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Willem Gravesande-type Ring and Ball Instrument
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 326

    Willem Gravesande-type Ring and Ball Instrument

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Four Lensmaker's Spherometers
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 327

    Four Lensmaker's Spherometers

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • French Optical Pyrometer
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 328

    French Optical Pyrometer

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Three Water Current Meters
    Estimate
    $150 - $200
    Lot 329

    Three Water Current Meters

    Est.
    $150 - $200
  • Aluminum and Steel Anemometer
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 330

    Aluminum and Steel Anemometer

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Agate-tip Gold Leaf Burnisher
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 331

    Agate-tip Gold Leaf Burnisher

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Two Spring-wound Flicker Photometers
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 332

    Two Spring-wound Flicker Photometers

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Two J.H. Steward Telemeters
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 333

    Two J.H. Steward Telemeters

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Two Early Steelyards
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 334

    Two Early Steelyards

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Unusual Cylindrical Anemometer
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 335

    Unusual Cylindrical Anemometer

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Casella Robinson's Improved Anemometer
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 336

    Casella Robinson's Improved Anemometer

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Two Early French Pocket Clinometers
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 337

    Two Early French Pocket Clinometers

    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:+16173505400

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