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  • Edward Prior Silver Verge Watch for the Turkish Market
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 1

    Edward Prior Silver Verge Watch for the Turkish Market

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • George Prior Verge Gilt Watch for the Turkish Market
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 2

    George Prior Verge Gilt Watch for the Turkish Market

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • William Farrow Silver Pair-cased Verge Watch with Calendar
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 3

    William Farrow Silver Pair-cased Verge Watch with Calen...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Eardley Norton Gold Pair-cased Watch
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 4

    Eardley Norton Gold Pair-cased Watch

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • John Wood 18kt Gold Pair Cased Watch
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 5

    John Wood 18kt Gold Pair Cased Watch

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Repousse Pair-cased Verge Watch and Chain
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 6

    Repousse Pair-cased Verge Watch and Chain

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Tobias Silver Pair-cased Verge Watch
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    $200 - $250
    Lot 7

    Tobias Silver Pair-cased Verge Watch

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Sedan Clock
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 8

    Sedan Clock

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Lebel Silver Verge Watch for Turkish Market
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 9

    Lebel Silver Verge Watch for Turkish Market

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Antique 18kt Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 10

    Antique 18kt Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • D. Edmonds Pair-cased Silver Verge Watch
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 11

    D. Edmonds Pair-cased Silver Verge Watch

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Harrison Gray Otis Family 18kt Gold Watch
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $10,000
    Lot 12

    Harrison Gray Otis Family 18kt Gold Watch

    Est.
    $7,000 - $10,000
  • Four English Silver Watches
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 13

    Four English Silver Watches

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Robert Roskell 18kt Gold Hunter Consular Case Watch
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 14

    Robert Roskell 18kt Gold Hunter Consular Case Watch

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Robert Roskell 18kt Gold Open Face Watch
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 15

    Robert Roskell 18kt Gold Open Face Watch

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Two 18kt Gold Hunter Case Watches
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 16

    Two 18kt Gold Hunter Case Watches

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Barrauds 18kt Gold Pair-cased Watch
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 17

    Barrauds 18kt Gold Pair-cased Watch

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • John McFarlane 18kt Gold Watch
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 18

    John McFarlane 18kt Gold Watch

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Three 18kt Gold Open Face Liverpool Watches
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 19

    Three 18kt Gold Open Face Liverpool Watches

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Five Silver London Key-wind Watches
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 20

    Five Silver London Key-wind Watches

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Three Silver Pair-cased English Watches
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 21

    Three Silver Pair-cased English Watches

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Charles Taylor & Son 18kt Gold Hunter Case Watch
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 22

    Charles Taylor & Son 18kt Gold Hunter Case Watch

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • A.P. Walsh, London, No. 218 18kt Gold Open Face Chronometer
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 23

    A.P. Walsh, London, No. 218 18kt Gold Open Face Chronom...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • James Poole 18kt Gold Open Face "Field Watch,"
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 24

    James Poole 18kt Gold Open Face "Field Watch,"

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • James Pool 18kt Gold Open Face Watch
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 25

    James Pool 18kt Gold Open Face Watch

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • James Poole & Company Silver Watch Made for William Bond & Son
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 26

    James Poole & Company Silver Watch Made for William Bon...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Three 18kt Gold Watches
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 27

    Three 18kt Gold Watches

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • J.W. Benson 18kt Gold Demi-case Watch
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,200
    Lot 28

    J.W. Benson 18kt Gold Demi-case Watch

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,200
  • F.B. Adams & Sons 18kt Gold Open Face Lever Watch
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 29

    F.B. Adams & Sons 18kt Gold Open Face Lever Watch

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • John Magnin & Company 18kt Gold Multicolor Open Face Watch
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 30

    John Magnin & Company 18kt Gold Multicolor Open Face Wa...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Multicolor 18kt Gold Open Face Watch
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 31

    Multicolor 18kt Gold Open Face Watch

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Multicolor 18kt Gold Open Face Fusee Watch
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 32

    Multicolor 18kt Gold Open Face Fusee Watch

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Adams Multicolor 18kt Gold Open Face Watch
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 33

    Adams Multicolor 18kt Gold Open Face Watch

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Rotherham & Sons Multicolor 18kt Gold Open Face Watch
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 34

    Rotherham & Sons Multicolor 18kt Gold Open Face Watch

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • George Simons 18kt Gold Consular Case Open Face Watch
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 35

    George Simons 18kt Gold Consular Case Open Face Watch

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Two Silver Pocket Watches
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 36

    Two Silver Pocket Watches

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • John Cashmore 18kt Gold Demi-Hunter Pocket Watch
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 37

    John Cashmore 18kt Gold Demi-Hunter Pocket Watch

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • J.R. Arnold & Charles Frodsham 18kt Gold Open Face Watch
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500
    Lot 38

    J.R. Arnold & Charles Frodsham 18kt Gold Open Face Watc...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,500
  • J. Mortimer 18kt Gold Consular Case Watch
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 39

    J. Mortimer 18kt Gold Consular Case Watch

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Barraud & Lunds 18kt Gold Free-sprung Watch
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 40

    Barraud & Lunds 18kt Gold Free-sprung Watch

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Victor Kullberg 18kt Gold Open Face Watch
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 41

    Victor Kullberg 18kt Gold Open Face Watch

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Gold and Pearl-set Chatelaine Watch
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 42

    Gold and Pearl-set Chatelaine Watch

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Amalric Gold and Seed Pearl Chain Fusee Pendant Watch
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 43

    Amalric Gold and Seed Pearl Chain Fusee Pendant Watch

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Cartier Platinum, Diamond, and Ruby Pendant Watch
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 44

    Cartier Platinum, Diamond, and Ruby Pendant Watch

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • A. Golay-Leresche & Fils Green Enamel Pendant Watch
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 45

    A. Golay-Leresche & Fils Green Enamel Pendant Watch

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Antique 18kt Gold and Enamel Hunter Case Pocket Watch
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 46

    Antique 18kt Gold and Enamel Hunter Case Pocket Watch

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Antique Rose Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 47

    Antique Rose Gold Open Face Pocket Watch

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Fres Wiss 18kt Gold and Enamel Open Face Watch
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 48

    Fres Wiss 18kt Gold and Enamel Open Face Watch

    Est.
    $500 - $700

Auction Description

Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments  by Bonhams Skinner

The October Clocks, Watches and Scientific Instruments auction holds many recently discovered treasures for horological collectors. Highlights include the first marine chronometer made by William Edward, a collection of over 100 gold watches from the William Bond Shop Family Collection which have not been publicly shown in over 30 years and finally, the personal collection of scientific instruments from a New England Scientist.

Preview Times
October 28, 12PM–5PM
October 29, 12PM–7PM
October 30, 12PM–7PM
October 31, 8AM–9:30AM
 
Contact Us
508-970-3201
clocks@skinnerinc.com

 

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Bonhams Skinner
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States

bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com

Phone:+16173505400

Buyer’s Premium

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$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