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  • Deep Sea Diving Helmet and Boots
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 429

    Deep Sea Diving Helmet and Boots

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Electrified Horizontal Bench-made Stationary Engine
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 430

    Electrified Horizontal Bench-made Stationary Engine

    Est.
    $500 - $800
  • Buddy "L" No. 1000 Outdoor Locomotive and Tender
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 431

    Buddy "L" No. 1000 Outdoor Locomotive and Tender

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • English Stationary 4-4-0 Locomotive and Tender
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 432

    English Stationary 4-4-0 Locomotive and Tender

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Two-bird Singing Automaton
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 433

    Two-bird Singing Automaton

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Brass National Cash Register Co. Class 500 with Patented Electric Motor
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 434

    Brass National Cash Register Co. Class 500 with Patente...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Thorens TD-124 Turntable
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 435

    Thorens TD-124 Turntable

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Mira "EMPRESS" 18 1/2-inch Disc Musical Box
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 436

    Mira "EMPRESS" 18 1/2-inch Disc Musical Box

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Two Unused "Jackpot Punch Games,"
    Estimate
    $50 - $75
    Lot 437

    Two Unused "Jackpot Punch Games,"

    Est.
    $50 - $75
  • Red Enameled "Pulver" Chewing Gum Dispenser Cover and an Unmarked Arcade Dispenser
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 438

    Red Enameled "Pulver" Chewing Gum Dispenser Cover and a...

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Regina 15-inch Disc Musical Box
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 439

    Regina 15-inch Disc Musical Box

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • "Big Hand on Red" Clockwork Mechanism Penny Arcade Game
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 440

    "Big Hand on Red" Clockwork Mechanism Penny Arcade Game...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • "Big Strike" 10-cent Coin-operated Bowling Arcade Game
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 441

    "Big Strike" 10-cent Coin-operated Bowling Arcade Game

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Victor Model "V" Victrola Talking Machine
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 442

    Victor Model "V" Victrola Talking Machine

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Two Coin-operated Wall-mount Diner Booth Jukeboxes
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 443

    Two Coin-operated Wall-mount Diner Booth Jukeboxes

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Langdorff Six-air Interchangeable Cylinder Musical Box and Table
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 444

    Langdorff Six-air Interchangeable Cylinder Musical Box ...

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • "Many Happy Returns" Coin-operated Arcade Game
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 445

    "Many Happy Returns" Coin-operated Arcade Game

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Large Two-bird Singing Automaton
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 446

    Large Two-bird Singing Automaton

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Montegrappa Ayrton Senna Ballpoint Pen
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 447

    Montegrappa Ayrton Senna Ballpoint Pen

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Seven Fountain and Ballpoint Pens
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 448

    Seven Fountain and Ballpoint Pens

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Parker, Waterman, and Another Fountain Pen
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 449

    Parker, Waterman, and Another Fountain Pen

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Three Montblanc Meisterstuck Fountain Pens and Accessories
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 450

    Three Montblanc Meisterstuck Fountain Pens and Accessor...

    Est.
    $100 - $200

Auction Description

Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments by Bonhams Skinner
Our October sale comprises a range of horological curiosities and rare timepieces. We have a stainless steel Rolex 8171 or “Padellone” Triple Calendar Wristwatch, a Tornek Rayville TR-900 Dive Wristwatch, and a pristine example of a double signed Patek Philippe 18kt Gold Automatic Wristwatch Reference 2526, retailed by Gublin. Also on offer are some strong examples from the golden age of American watchmaking by houses such as Waltham, Hamilton, and Elgin. We will be offering an early example of a figure-eight timepiece from Aaron Willard Jr., a form that was possibly the predecessor of the E. Howard figure-eight wall regulators; a Thomas Parker, Philadelphia, bracket clock with a pinwheel escapement; and a Robert Ward musical bracket clock with eight bells and sixteen hammers in its original chinoiserie-decorated case. We also have a small collection of eight-day wooden-works Connecticut shelf clocks. Scientific instruments include a 19th century floor standing vacuum pump with a Boston provenance, an 18th century Lebbeus Dod Brass Protractor and Parallel Rule from Mendham, New Jersey; the second part of two private surveying collections, and an array of navigational, medical, and musical box instruments. 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

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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