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  • Patek Philippe & Co. 18kt Gold Man's and Woman's Watches
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 1

    Patek Philippe & Co. 18kt Gold Man's and Woman's Watche...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Patek Philippe & Co. 18kt White Gold Watch and Chain
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 2

    Patek Philippe & Co. 18kt White Gold Watch and Chain

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • F. Engui Gold, Diamond, and Agate Cased Watch
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 3

    F. Engui Gold, Diamond, and Agate Cased Watch

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Patek Philippe & Co. for Tiffany & Co. 18kt Gold Hunter-case Watch
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 4

    Patek Philippe & Co. for Tiffany & Co. 18kt Gold Hunter...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Frs. De Roches Enameled Pair-case Watch
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 5

    Frs. De Roches Enameled Pair-case Watch

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Vacheron & Constantin Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 6

    Vacheron & Constantin Open-face Watch

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • 18kt Gold Key-wind Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 7

    18kt Gold Key-wind Open-face Watch

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Patek Philippe & Co. for Tiffany & Co. 18kt Gold Enameled Hunter-case Watch
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 7A

    Patek Philippe & Co. for Tiffany & Co. 18kt Gold Enamel...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • A. Lange & Sohne 18kt Gold Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 8

    A. Lange & Sohne 18kt Gold Open-face Watch

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Auguste Saltzman 18kt Gold Hunter-case Watch
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 9

    Auguste Saltzman 18kt Gold Hunter-case Watch

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • IWC Open-face 14kt Gold Watch
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 10

    IWC Open-face 14kt Gold Watch

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Audemars 18kt Gold Hunter-case Watch
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 11

    Audemars 18kt Gold Hunter-case Watch

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Three Swiss Gold Watches
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 11A

    Three Swiss Gold Watches

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Patek Philippe & Co. 18kt Gold Open-face Pocket Watch
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 12

    Patek Philippe & Co. 18kt Gold Open-face Pocket Watch

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Julien Le Roy Quarter-hour Striking Coach Watch
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 13

    Julien Le Roy Quarter-hour Striking Coach Watch

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • A. Hunguenin & Sons 18kt Gold Demi-hunter Repeating Watch
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 14

    A. Hunguenin & Sons 18kt Gold Demi-hunter Repeating Wat...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Agassiz Sterling Silver Open-face Pocket Chronograph
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 15

    Agassiz Sterling Silver Open-face Pocket Chronograph

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Ducommun 18kt Gold Hunter-case Watch
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 16

    Ducommun 18kt Gold Hunter-case Watch

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Patek Philippe & Co. 18kt Gold Hunter-case Watch
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 17

    Patek Philippe & Co. 18kt Gold Hunter-case Watch

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • James Allan & Co. 14kt Gold Multicolored Box-hinged Hunter-case Watch
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 18

    James Allan & Co. 14kt Gold Multicolored Box-hinged Hun...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Girard Perregaux & Co. "Shell Oil" Watch and Original Box
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 19

    Girard Perregaux & Co. "Shell Oil" Watch and Original B...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • 18kt Gold Open-face Pocket Chronometer
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 19A

    18kt Gold Open-face Pocket Chronometer

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • A. Lange & Sohne 14kt Gold Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 20

    A. Lange & Sohne 14kt Gold Open-face Watch

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Rockford, Plymouth "Prince of Wales" Hunter-case Watch
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 21

    Rockford, Plymouth "Prince of Wales" Hunter-case Watch

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Three Gold and Enameled Decorated Hunter-case Watches
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 21A

    Three Gold and Enameled Decorated Hunter-case Watches

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Hamilton Watch Co. "927" in "O'hara" Coin Silver Case
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 22

    Hamilton Watch Co. "927" in "O'hara" Coin Silver Case

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Two E. Howard & Co. Open-face Watches
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 23

    Two E. Howard & Co. Open-face Watches

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Two E. Howard & Co. Hunter-case Watches
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 24

    Two E. Howard & Co. Hunter-case Watches

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Two Gold-filled E. Howard & Co. Hunter-case Watches
    Estimate
    $250 - $300
    Lot 25

    Two Gold-filled E. Howard & Co. Hunter-case Watches

    Est.
    $250 - $300
  • Three Illinois Watch Co. Open-face Watches
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 26

    Three Illinois Watch Co. Open-face Watches

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Waltham 18kt Gold Open-face "Opera" Watch
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 27

    Waltham 18kt Gold Open-face "Opera" Watch

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Two Waltham "Vanguard" Open-face Watches
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 28

    Two Waltham "Vanguard" Open-face Watches

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Four American Gold Watches
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 28A

    Four American Gold Watches

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Hamilton "946" and "992B" Open-face Watches
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 29

    Hamilton "946" and "992B" Open-face Watches

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Three South Bend Open-face Watches
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 30

    Three South Bend Open-face Watches

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Appleton Tracy & Co. Hunter-case Watch
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 31

    Appleton Tracy & Co. Hunter-case Watch

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Waltham "Vanguard" Open-face Wind Indicator Watch
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 32

    Waltham "Vanguard" Open-face Wind Indicator Watch

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Two 16 Size Elgin "B.W. Raymond" Watches
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 33

    Two 16 Size Elgin "B.W. Raymond" Watches

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Illinois "Bunn Special" Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 34

    Illinois "Bunn Special" Open-face Watch

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Waltham 18kt Gold Semi-box Hunter-case Watch
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 35

    Waltham 18kt Gold Semi-box Hunter-case Watch

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Waltham "Vanguard" Open-face Wind Indicator Watch
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 36

    Waltham "Vanguard" Open-face Wind Indicator Watch

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Two Hamilton & Co. 950B Open-face Watches
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 37

    Two Hamilton & Co. 950B Open-face Watches

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Elgin National Watch Co. "Doctor's Watch,"
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 38

    Elgin National Watch Co. "Doctor's Watch,"

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Unusual Hamilton Watch Co. "939" Hunter-case Watch for a Wisconsin Watchmaker
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 39

    Unusual Hamilton Watch Co. "939" Hunter-case Watch for ...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Two Ball Watch Co. Official Railroad Standard Open-face Watches
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 40

    Two Ball Watch Co. Official Railroad Standard Open-face...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Ball Watch Co. Official Railroad Standard Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 41

    Ball Watch Co. Official Railroad Standard Open-face Wat...

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Illinois Watch Co. Sixty-hour Bunn Special
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 42

    Illinois Watch Co. Sixty-hour Bunn Special

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Hamilton Watch Co. "938" Sterling Silver Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 43

    Hamilton Watch Co. "938" Sterling Silver Open-face Watc...

    Est.
    $500 - $700

Auction Description

Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments by Bonhams Skinner
Preview Times April 10, 12PM-5PM April 11, 12PM-7PM View Auction Event Info: Speedmaster: The Evolution of Calibers 321 and 861 | April 11 Talk Our April sale features diverse horological collections: The Bernhard Stoeber collection, offering 70 lots of classics and curiosities, and the remaining portion of the John F. Gelson Hamilton Watch Co. collection, which includes some tooling and miscellany from the Hamilton factory, as well as additional model and sample movements. We have an example of a Gawen Brown, Boston, Massachusetts, walnut tall clock dating from 1760 and a small collection of mantel and wall clocks and regulators. Rounding out the horological portion of the sale are vintage and contemporary “tool” watches including a Favre Leuba Bivouac that summitted the Matterhorn in 1968, “dress” watches, and an array of American and European pocket watches. 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

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$0 25.00

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$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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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