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  • Vacheron & Constantin 18kt Gold Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1

    Vacheron & Constantin 18kt Gold Open-face Watch

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Four 19th and 20th Century Key-wind Watches
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 2

    Four 19th and 20th Century Key-wind Watches

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • 18kt Gold Quarter-hour Repeating Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 3

    18kt Gold Quarter-hour Repeating Open-face Watch

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • 9kt Rose Gold Hunter-case Watch and Chain
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 4

    9kt Rose Gold Hunter-case Watch and Chain

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Joseph Johnson 18kt Gold Hunter-case Watch
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 5

    Joseph Johnson 18kt Gold Hunter-case Watch

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • 18kt Gold Liverpool Hunter-case Pocket Watch
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 6

    18kt Gold Liverpool Hunter-case Pocket Watch

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Two Longines Watch Co. 14kt Gold Open-face Watches
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 7

    Two Longines Watch Co. 14kt Gold Open-face Watches

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • 18kt Gold H.L. Boddington Open-face Watch with Chain
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 8

    18kt Gold H.L. Boddington Open-face Watch with Chain

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Quarter-hour Repeater Perpetual Calendar Open-face Chronograph Watch and a Sterling Silver Perpetual Calendar Watch
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 9

    Quarter-hour Repeater Perpetual Calendar Open-face Chro...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Nugent Wells 18kt Gold Hunter-case Watch
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 10

    Nugent Wells 18kt Gold Hunter-case Watch

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Paul Breton 18kt Gold and Enameled Hunter-case Watch
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 11

    Paul Breton 18kt Gold and Enameled Hunter-case Watch

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • 18kt Gold Hunter-case Erotica Quarter-hour Repeating Watch
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 12

    18kt Gold Hunter-case Erotica Quarter-hour Repeating Wa...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Five Swiss Pocket Watches
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 13

    Five Swiss Pocket Watches

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Thirteen Swiss and Liverpool Key-wind Watches
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 14

    Thirteen Swiss and Liverpool Key-wind Watches

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Five Early Key-wind Watches
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 15

    Five Early Key-wind Watches

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • 18kt Gold Patek Philippe & Co. Open-face Watch and Box
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 16

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

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Patek Philippe 18kt Gold Open-face Pendant Watch
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 16A

    Patek Philippe 18kt Gold Open-face Pendant Watch

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Three Watches and Two Chains
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 17

    Three Watches and Two Chains

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Two Gold "Thin" Open-face Watches
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 18

    Two Gold "Thin" Open-face Watches

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • 14kt Gold Union S.A. Soleure Hunter-case Watch
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 19

    14kt Gold Union S.A. Soleure Hunter-case Watch

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Arnold Adams & Co. 14kt Gold Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 20

    Arnold Adams & Co. 14kt Gold Open-face Watch

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Three 18kt Gold Key-wind Watches and a Dial and Mechanism
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 21

    Three 18kt Gold Key-wind Watches and a Dial and Mechani...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Meuron & Co. Jacquemarts Automaton Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 22

    Meuron & Co. Jacquemarts Automaton Open-face Watch

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • 18kt Gold Swiss Chronograph Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 24

    18kt Gold Swiss Chronograph Open-face Watch

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • 9kt Gold Zenith "Prima" and a 14kt Gold Unmarked Watch
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 25

    9kt Gold Zenith "Prima" and a 14kt Gold Unmarked Watch

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Unmarked Swiss 14kt Gold Hunter-case Watch and Chain
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 26

    Unmarked Swiss 14kt Gold Hunter-case Watch and Chain

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Hamilton Watch Co. "992" Open-face Watches from the Byrd Antarctic Expedition II
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 27

    Hamilton Watch Co. "992" Open-face Watches from the Byr...

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Hamilton Watch Co. Model 22 Chronometer "Sample 73" and Parts
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 28

    Hamilton Watch Co. Model 22 Chronometer "Sample 73" and...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Hamilton Watch Co. Military "735A" Wristwatch Model
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 29

    Hamilton Watch Co. Military "735A" Wristwatch Model

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Hamilton Watch Co. Factory Tooling and Tools
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 30

    Hamilton Watch Co. Factory Tooling and Tools

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Hamilton Watch Co. Sangamo Escapement and 982 Model Movement
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 31

    Hamilton Watch Co. Sangamo Escapement and 982 Model Mov...

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Four 1940s Hamilton Watch Company Glass Advertising or Promotional Slides
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 31A

    Four 1940s Hamilton Watch Company Glass Advertising or ...

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Hamilton Watch Co. "992" Open-face Watches from the Byrd Antarctic Expedition II
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 32

    Hamilton Watch Co. "992" Open-face Watches from the Byr...

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Large Collection of Hamilton and Other Assorted Pocket Watch Cases
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 33

    Large Collection of Hamilton and Other Assorted Pocket ...

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Fourteen Pocket Watches from the Hamilton Watch Co. Archives
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 34

    Fourteen Pocket Watches from the Hamilton Watch Co. Arc...

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Hamilton Watch Co. Military "735A" Wristwatch Model
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 36

    Hamilton Watch Co. Military "735A" Wristwatch Model

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Jabez Baldwin No. 2402 Sterling Silver Pair-cased Watch and Box
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 37

    Jabez Baldwin No. 2402 Sterling Silver Pair-cased Watch...

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • 18kt Gold Benedict Brothers Minute Repeating Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 38

    18kt Gold Benedict Brothers Minute Repeating Open-face ...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • E. Howard & Co. 14kt Gold Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 39

    E. Howard & Co. 14kt Gold Open-face Watch

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Elgin National Watch Co. 18kt Gold Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 40

    Elgin National Watch Co. 18kt Gold Open-face Watch

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Waltham 18kt Gold "Maximus" Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 41

    Waltham 18kt Gold "Maximus" Open-face Watch

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Two Ball Watch Co. "Official Standard" Open-face Watches
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 42

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

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Two Hamilton Watch Co. "992B" Open-face Watches
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 43

    Two Hamilton Watch Co. "992B" Open-face Watches

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Elgin 14kt White Gold Open-face Watch
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 44

    Elgin 14kt White Gold Open-face Watch

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Three Seth Thomas Open-face Watches
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 45

    Three Seth Thomas Open-face Watches

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Two 14kt Gold Hunter-case Pocket Watches
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 46

    Two 14kt Gold Hunter-case Pocket Watches

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • American Watch Co. "P.S. Bartlett" 14kt Gold Box-hinged Hunter-case Watch
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 47

    American Watch Co. "P.S. Bartlett" 14kt Gold Box-hinged...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Two Illinois Watch Co. Sixty-hour "Bunn Special" Watches
    Estimate
    $400 - $500
    Lot 48

    Two Illinois Watch Co. Sixty-hour "Bunn Special" Watche...

    Est.
    $400 - $500

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:+16173505400

Buyer’s Premium

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$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