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  • W. & L.E. Gurley Surveyor's Catalogs, Price Lists, and Supplements
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 326

    W. & L.E. Gurley Surveyor's Catalogs, Price Lists, and ...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Unusual W. & L.E. Gurley Pocket Railroad Compass with Telescope
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 327

    Unusual W. & L.E. Gurley Pocket Railroad Compass with T...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Phelps & Gurley Vernier Compass
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 328

    Phelps & Gurley Vernier Compass

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Jonas Horton Phelps Vernier Transit
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 329

    Jonas Horton Phelps Vernier Transit

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Meneely & Oothout Railroad Compass
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 330

    Meneely & Oothout Railroad Compass

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • W. & L.E. Gurley Vernier Compass with Sighting Scope
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 331

    W. & L.E. Gurley Vernier Compass with Sighting Scope

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Charles A. Kenney Photo Album and Two Henry A. Kenney Day Books
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 332

    Charles A. Kenney Photo Album and Two Henry A. Kenney D...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Meneely & Oothout Vernier Compass
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 333

    Meneely & Oothout Vernier Compass

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • W. & L.E. Gurley Pocket Railroad Compass with Telescope
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 334

    W. & L.E. Gurley Pocket Railroad Compass with Telescope...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Five W. & L.E. Gurley Wood-cased Pocket Compasses
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 335

    Five W. & L.E. Gurley Wood-cased Pocket Compasses

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Two W. & L.E. Gurley Pocket Compasses
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 336

    Two W. & L.E. Gurley Pocket Compasses

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Rare Jonas Horton Phelps Vernier Compass
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 337

    Rare Jonas Horton Phelps Vernier Compass

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Andrew Meneely and Meneely & Kimberly Archival Material
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 338

    Andrew Meneely and Meneely & Kimberly Archival Material...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Andrew Meneely Surveyor's Compass
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 339

    Andrew Meneely Surveyor's Compass

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Jonas H. Phelps Vernier Compass
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 340

    Jonas H. Phelps Vernier Compass

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Rare W. & L.E. Gurley Engineer's Transit with Theodolite Axis
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 341

    Rare W. & L.E. Gurley Engineer's Transit with Theodolit...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Phelps & Gurley Surveyor's Transit
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 342

    Phelps & Gurley Surveyor's Transit

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • W. & L.E. Gurley Vernier Transit Compass with Curvilinear Standards
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 343

    W. & L.E. Gurley Vernier Transit Compass with Curviline...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Select Collection of W. & L.E. Gurley Research Material Compiled by William H. Skerritt
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 344

    Select Collection of W. & L.E. Gurley Research Material...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • W. & L.E. Gurley No. 47 Surveyor's Solar Transit
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 345

    W. & L.E. Gurley No. 47 Surveyor's Solar Transit

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • W. & L.E. Gurley Railroad Compass
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 346

    W. & L.E. Gurley Railroad Compass

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Two Cased Gurley Pound Weight Sets
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 347

    Two Cased Gurley Pound Weight Sets

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Small W. & L.E. Gurley Surveyor's Compass
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 348

    Small W. & L.E. Gurley Surveyor's Compass

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Two W. & L.E. Gurley Levels
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 349

    Two W. & L.E. Gurley Levels

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Two W. & L.E. Gurley Geologist's Compasses
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 350

    Two W. & L.E. Gurley Geologist's Compasses

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Five W. & L.E. Gurley Field Compasses
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 351

    Five W. & L.E. Gurley Field Compasses

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Unmarked Cased Anemometer
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 352

    Unmarked Cased Anemometer

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • William Gurley's Personal Copy of American Engineer's & Surveyor's Instruments   and Two Other Notebooks
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 353

    William Gurley's Personal Copy of American Engineer's &...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Five 1850s W. & L.E. Gurley Manuals
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 354

    Five 1850s W. & L.E. Gurley Manuals

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Miniature Edmund Draper Pillar Transit
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 355

    Miniature Edmund Draper Pillar Transit

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Wm. J. Young Engraved Brass Sundial
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 356

    Wm. J. Young Engraved Brass Sundial

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Rare W. J. Young Railroad Goniometer
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 357

    Rare W. J. Young Railroad Goniometer

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Edward Draper Transit
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 358

    Edward Draper Transit

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Box of Spider Web Instruments for Producing Crosshairs
    Estimate
    $50 - $75
    Lot 359

    Box of Spider Web Instruments for Producing Crosshairs

    Est.
    $50 - $75
  • John Alfred Brashear Telescope and Signed Photomechanical Reproduction
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 360

    John Alfred Brashear Telescope and Signed Photomechanic...

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Edmund Draper Lacquered Brass Wye Level
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 361

    Edmund Draper Lacquered Brass Wye Level

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Wm. J. Young Surveyor's Transit
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 362

    Wm. J. Young Surveyor's Transit

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Rare Heller & Brightly "Small" Mining or Reconnaissance Transit
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 363

    Rare Heller & Brightly "Small" Mining or Reconnaissance...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Young & Sons Mountain Solar Transit
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 364

    Young & Sons Mountain Solar Transit

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • William J. Young Surveyor's Compass
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 365

    William J. Young Surveyor's Compass

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • James Reed & Co. No. 550 Gimbaled Surveyor's Compass
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 366

    James Reed & Co. No. 550 Gimbaled Surveyor's Compass

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • James M. Davenport Surveyor's Compass
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 367

    James M. Davenport Surveyor's Compass

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Young & Sons Field Clinometer
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 368

    Young & Sons Field Clinometer

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Kimber Cleaver's Improved Protractor
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 369

    Kimber Cleaver's Improved Protractor

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Benjamin Rittenhouse Surveyor's Compass
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,000
    Lot 370

    Benjamin Rittenhouse Surveyor's Compass

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,000
  • Large Rittenhouse Surveyor's Compass for Thomas Williams
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 371

    Large Rittenhouse Surveyor's Compass for Thomas William...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Unusual William J. Young Vernier Compass
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 372

    Unusual William J. Young Vernier Compass

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • William Dean Surveyor's Compass
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 373

    William Dean Surveyor's Compass

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500

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

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

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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