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THB18kt Gold George Perkins Merrill Swiss Hunter-case Watch
Lot 31
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Bonhams Skinner
274 Cedar Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States
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By Bonhams Skinner
Aug 9, 2022
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2022-08-09 10:00:00
2022-08-09 10:00:00
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Bidsquare : Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/skinner/clocks-watches-scientific-instruments-9793
This upcoming auction features a diverse collection across all categories. A Robert-Alfred Lienhard Brocade Engine, and a Holtzapffel & Company Converted Ornamental Turning Lathe No. 2277 with an Extensive Collection of Accessories will highlight the instrument portion of the sale. Bonhams Skinner bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com
This upcoming auction features a diverse collection across all categories. A Robert-Alfred Lienhard Brocade Engine, and a Holtzapffel & Company Converted Ornamental Turning Lathe No. 2277 with an Extensive Collection of Accessories will highlight the instrument portion of the sale. Bonhams Skinner bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com
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- Lot Description
18kt Gold George Perkins Merrill Swiss Hunter-case Watch, late 19th century, unmarked roman numeral enameled dial with sunk seconds, blued Breguet-style hands, stem-wind, pin-set movement with wolf's tooth winding, and split bimetallic balance, interior case engraved with the following family provenance: "Isaac James 1897/E.E. James 1899-1913/G.P. Merrill 1914-1929/D.M. Gulick 1929/K.G. Fricker," with a copy of the Smithsonian Scientific Series Volume 3/Minerals from Earth and Sky, five postcards referencing mineral specimens, and an unidentified specimen from Mr. Merrill's collection, dia. 48 mm, 91g.
Provenance: Family descent. George Merrill was a geologist and head curator for the Department of Geology at the National Museum (National Museum of Natural History) from 1917-1929. He was also influential in choosing many of the stones used for government buildings, most notably the Lincoln Memorial.
Estimate: $800-1,200Condition
Condition: engine turned case decoration is worn, dial with no hairlines, winding setting and ticking at time of cataloging. Case is unmarked but scratch tested 18kt gold.
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. - Shipping Info
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