Science, Technology & Clocks

325: Magnificent Pair of 18-inch Newton Library Globes,

494: Four Swords, Japan, 19th century, one Katana, two

498: Two Artillery Short Swords, American, 19th century

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Science, Technology & Clocks

Bonhams Skinner

Science, Technology & Clocks offers a wide range of historical and scientific instruments at auction including nautical antiques, instruments of celestial navigation, telescopes, microscopes, globes, early medical material, mechanical music and automata, patent models and timekeeping devices . The horological component of this department spans centuries of invention and function from the earliest timekeeping devices to precision regulator clocks of the 19th century.

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French Jeweler's Regulator, c. 1880, 11 in. dia. e: French Jeweler's Regulator, c. 1880, 11 in. dia. enameled dial with Roman numerals, moon hands and sweep center seconds, brass bezel, eight-day brass movement enclosed within an iron case with pin

0216: French Jeweler's Regulator, c. 1880, 11 in. dia. eEst.

$1,200

$1,500

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Nickel and Enameled Coach Watch and LeCoultre Desk: Nickel and Enameled Coach Watch and LeCoultre Desk Clock, Switzerland, 4 1/4 in. dia. case, stem-wind, enameled dial with Roman numerals and steam boat depicted within a raised decorated surround,

0217: Nickel and Enameled Coach Watch and LeCoultre DeskEst.

$200

$300

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Mahogany Wall Regulator, New England, c. 1835, woo: Mahogany Wall Regulator, New England, c. 1835, wood-front swell-bottom case with 7 3/4 in. dia. Roman numeral iron dial, unusual steel hands, eight-day brass time-only movement with recoil escapement

0218: Mahogany Wall Regulator, New England, c. 1835, wooEst.

$800

$1,200

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Mahogany Patent Looking Glass Wall Clock by Josep: Mahogany Patent Looking Glass Wall Clock by Joseph Ives, Bristol, Connecticut, c. 1820, with scroll top, brass urn finials, full-length door with figured maple ogee scrolls flanking the

0218A: Mahogany Patent Looking Glass Wall Clock by JosepEst.

$2,000

$3,000

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Mahogany Mirror Clock by Wm. G. Emerson, Newport,: Mahogany Mirror Clock by Wm. G. Emerson, Newport, Maine, circa 1830, with full-length door, reverse painted tablet over the painted iron dial with Roman numerals and signed Wm. G. Emerson, and

0218B: Mahogany Mirror Clock by Wm. G. Emerson, Newport,Est.

$2,000

$4,000

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Mahogany Patent Timepiece or "Banjo" Clock, Boston: Mahogany Patent Timepiece or "Banjo" Clock, Boston, c. 1820, with gilded rope-molded frames enclosing reverse-painted glasses, the lower depicting The Capture of the Frolic and marked Patent and

0219: Mahogany Patent Timepiece or "Banjo" Clock, BostonEst.

$700

$900

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Mahogany Patent Timepiece or "Banjo" Clock by Aaro: Mahogany Patent Timepiece or "Banjo" Clock by Aaron Willard, Jr., Boston, c. 1820, with 7 1/2 in. dia. painted iron dial signed Aaron Willard, Jr. Boston, moon hands, half-round molding framing

0220: Mahogany Patent Timepiece or "Banjo" Clock by AaroEst.

$2,000

$4,000

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Mahogany Patent Timepiece or "Banjo" Clock, attrib: Mahogany Patent Timepiece or "Banjo" Clock, attributed to Curtis & Dunning, Concord, Massachusetts, c. 1820, painted iron dial with Roman numerals, moon hands, gilded rope molded frames enclosing

0221: Mahogany Patent Timepiece or "Banjo" Clock, attribEst.

$6,000

$8,000

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Mahogany Chippendale-style Tall Clock, attributed: Mahogany Chippendale-style Tall Clock, attributed to Elliott, London, composite brass dial with silvered chapter ring and Arabic numerals and marked Bigelow Kennard & Co. Boston, "Strike-Silent"

0222: Mahogany Chippendale-style Tall Clock, attributedEst.

$2,500

$4,500

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Mahogany Tall Clock Retailed by Bigelow & Kennard,: Mahogany Tall Clock Retailed by Bigelow & Kennard, Boston, scroll-top case with inlaid stars, freestanding reeded columns with brass capitals, glazed waist door with fan inlay flanked by reeded

0223: Mahogany Tall Clock Retailed by Bigelow & Kennard,Est.

$2,500

$3,500

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Federal Patent Timepiece or "Banjo" Clock by Simon: Federal Patent Timepiece or "Banjo" Clock by Simon Willard, Roxbury, Massachusetts, c. 1805, the mahogany case with crossbanded inlaid frames enclosing reverse-painted tablets, the lower in blue,

0224: Federal Patent Timepiece or "Banjo" Clock by SimonEst.

$30,000

$50,000

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Mahogany Master Clock by the Synchronome Company,: Mahogany Master Clock by the Synchronome Company, Ltd., Alperton, Middlesex, England, c. 1940, the dome-top case with freestanding columns flanking the brass dial with applied silvered chapter ring

0225: Mahogany Master Clock by the Synchronome Company,Est.

$600

$800

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Elliott Mahogany Tall Clock, London, c. 1900, the: Elliott Mahogany Tall Clock, London, c. 1900, the serpentine-shaped hood with carved ornament, barley twist freestanding columns flanking the arched hood door, beveled glass waist door flanked by

0226: Elliott Mahogany Tall Clock, London, c. 1900, theEst.

$2,000

$3,000

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French Wall Regulator, the hardwood case with turn: French Wall Regulator, the hardwood case with turned finials and drop pendants, full-length glazed door over the 10 in. dia. painted zinc dial with Roman numerals, eight-day time-only brass

0227: French Wall Regulator, the hardwood case with turnEst.

$400

$600

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Victorian Quarter-Chiming Bracket Clock by Benson,: Victorian Quarter-Chiming Bracket Clock by Benson, London, with burl walnut veneer case, pitched pediment, pierced side sound vents, carved Gothic door, lower balustrade, silvered brass dial signed

0228: Victorian Quarter-Chiming Bracket Clock by Benson,Est.

$1,800

$2,400

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Victorian Mahogany Quarter-Chiming Bracket Clock A: Victorian Mahogany Quarter-Chiming Bracket Clock Attributed to Elliott, London, c. 1920, with dome top, four cast finials, reeded columns flanking the brass dial door with acanthus leaves and beveled

0229: Victorian Mahogany Quarter-Chiming Bracket Clock AEst.

$800

$1,200

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Inclined Plane Clock by E. Gubelin, Lucerne, late: Inclined Plane Clock by E. Gubelin, Lucerne, late 20th Century, the verigated green marble inclined plane with brass beading and engraved brass plaque with days of the week supports the 4 3/4 in.

0230: Inclined Plane Clock by E. Gubelin, Lucerne, lateEst.

$2,500

$4,500

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French Marble Mystery Clock, c. 1880, gray verigat: French Marble Mystery Clock, c. 1880, gray verigated marble case with gilt spelter lion's heads and carrying handles, paw feet, brass bezel and applied Roman numerals on the glass dial, surrmounted

0231: French Marble Mystery Clock, c. 1880, gray verigatEst.

$4,000

$6,000

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Bronze Dore "Cercles Tournants" or Annular Dial Cl: Bronze Dore "Cercles Tournants" or Annular Dial Clock, France, c. 1875, the elaborately sculpted urn-shaped gilt case with removable lid, two enameled chapter rings for hours and minutes with a

0232: Bronze Dore "Cercles Tournants" or Annular Dial ClEst.

$12,000

$16,000

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Chippendale Mahogany Wall Timepiece, Charles Davis: Chippendale Mahogany Wall Timepiece, Charles Davis, London, third quarter 18th century, dead beat escapement, round silvered dial, in tapering ovoid mahogany surround carved with band of fruiting

0233: Chippendale Mahogany Wall Timepiece, Charles DavisEst.

$1,500

$2,500

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Regency Rosewood Bracket Clock by W.J. Smith, Bath: Regency Rosewood Bracket Clock by W.J. Smith, Bath, c. 1825, with canted and gadrooned top with cast brass finial, 7 3/4 in. dia. painted iron dial marked W.J. Smith, Bath flanked by chamfered

0234: Regency Rosewood Bracket Clock by W.J. Smith, BathEst.

$1,500

$2,500

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Ebonized Georgian Bracket Clock by James Cowan, Ed: Ebonized Georgian Bracket Clock by James Cowan, Edinburgh, c. 1765, the oak case with caddy top, carrying handle and four pineapple finials, the arched and glazed hood door with sound vents and brass

0235: Ebonized Georgian Bracket Clock by James Cowan, EdEst.

$8,000

$12,000

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Georgian Walnut Bracket Clock by John Pyke, London: Georgian Walnut Bracket Clock by John Pyke, London, c. 1765, with bell top and brass carrying handle, arched and glazed door with blind frets backed with fabric, circular and shaped side glass,

0236: Georgian Walnut Bracket Clock by John Pyke, LondonEst.

$4,000

$6,000

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Walnut Veneered Marquetry Longcase Clock by Willia: Walnut Veneered Marquetry Longcase Clock by William Jourdain, London, c. 1750, the sarcophagus top with blind fretwork backed by fabric, arched and glazed hood door flanked by flat inlaid columns

0237: Walnut Veneered Marquetry Longcase Clock by WilliaEst.

$15,000

$25,000

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