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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Group of Strombecker and Other Dollhouse Furniture: Group of Strombecker and Other Dollhouse Furniture, c. 1930s, natural finish walnut, two drop-well bureaus, two sideboards, two dining tables, nine side chairs, cabinet radio, magazine rack, two side

0628: Group of Strombecker and Other Dollhouse FurnitureEst.

$250

$300

Lot Passed

SOLD

Group of Cream-Ppainted Dollhouse Furniture, Germa: Group of Cream-Ppainted Dollhouse Furniture, Germany, early 20th century, bed, two bureaus, dressing table, crib, library table, rocker, three side chairs, cotton bedding, pillow, and two rugs, 1

0629: Group of Cream-Ppainted Dollhouse Furniture, GermaEst.

$200

$300

Small Lithographed Tin Cookstove and Cooking Vesse: Small Lithographed Tin Cookstove and Cooking Vessels, early 20th century, black flat top and turquoise brick pattern sides, three covered tin pots, stove ht. 2 5/8 x lg. 5 3/8 x dp. 3 3/4 in.

0630: Small Lithographed Tin Cookstove and Cooking VesseEst.

$150

$200

Lot Passed

Miniature Gold-painted Doll's Tin Washstand, early: Miniature Gold-painted Doll's Tin Washstand, early 20th century, with lace-trimmed net curtains, white pitcher and bowl (damaged), ht. 7 1/2 in., 2-inch scale, (base needs re-soldering).

0631: Miniature Gold-painted Doll's Tin Washstand, earlyEst.

$150

$200

Lot Passed

SOLD

Miniature Art Deco Glass Lemonade Set, Germany, ea: Miniature Art Deco Glass Lemonade Set, Germany, early 20th century, pitcher, tray, and five glasses, in clear glass decorated with band of blue and black enamel around the rim, pitcher ht. 2 in.

0632: Miniature Art Deco Glass Lemonade Set, Germany, eaEst.

$150

$200

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Early American Wooden Box Doll Room and Contents,: Early American Wooden Box Doll Room and Contents, mid 19th century, drawer-form, with open top, double front doors, side walls with glazed windows and fringed green and peach silk drapes, gray

0633: Early American Wooden Box Doll Room and Contents,Est.

$800

$1,200

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Lithographed Paper on Wood Dollhouse, c. 1890, unk: Lithographed Paper on Wood Dollhouse, c. 1890, unknown maker, hinged front facade and hinged front door, one room on first and second floors, light blue painted roof, (slight paper wear on corners,

0634: Lithographed Paper on Wood Dollhouse, c. 1890, unkEst.

$500

$700

Bliss-type Adirondack-style Dollhouse, early 20th: Bliss-type Adirondack-style Dollhouse, early 20th century, brown and tan lithographed paper on wood, green-painted base and roof, back opening, three rooms and attic, (doors missing, wallpapers in

0635: Bliss-type Adirondack-style Dollhouse, early 20thEst.

$300

$400

Lot Passed

SOLD

German All-Bisque Doll, indistinctly impressed Ger: German All-Bisque Doll, indistinctly impressed Germany 6373, with rigid neck, closed mouth, fixed brown glass eyes, blonde mohair wig on plaster pate, jointed hips and shoulders, molded red shoes,

0636: German All-Bisque Doll, indistinctly impressed GerEst.

$200

$300

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Group of Miniature All-Bisque Dolls and Half Dolls: Group of Miniature All-Bisque Dolls and Half Dolls, approximately twenty-five, including three Frozen Charlottes, five babies with rigid necks and jointed limbs, two Japanese dolls, and three small

0637: Group of Miniature All-Bisque Dolls and Half DollsEst.

$150

$200

Glass-Eyed All-Bisque Doll, Germany, early 20th ce: Glass-Eyed All-Bisque Doll, Germany, early 20th century, with rigid neck, closed mouth, fixed blue glass eyes, blonde mohair wig, jointed limbs, painted blue socks, molded shoes, pink crochet dress

0638: Glass-Eyed All-Bisque Doll, Germany, early 20th ceEst.

$200

$300

Lot Passed

SOLD

Five All-Bisque Dolls on Original Sales Card, c. 1: Five All-Bisque Dolls on Original Sales Card, c. 1920-30, with rigid necks, molded brown bobbed hair, jointed limbs and painted red shoes, in original silk flapper costumes and red felt cloche hats,

0639: Five All-Bisque Dolls on Original Sales Card, c. 1Est.

$200

$300

SOLD

Seven Small Bisque Dolls, France and Germany, late: Seven Small Bisque Dolls, France and Germany, late 19th/early 20th century, one with molded and painted bisque head, five-piece composition body, French costume; bisque bonnet head with cloth body,

0640: Seven Small Bisque Dolls, France and Germany, lateEst.

$150

$250

SOLD

Three Small Bisque Dolls, Heubach 44.18 with open: Three Small Bisque Dolls, Heubach 44.18 with open mouth, fixed blue eyes, synthetic wig and five-piece composition body, ht. 8 1/2 (repair on right cheek); and a pair of twins impressed Germany

0641: Three Small Bisque Dolls, Heubach 44.18 with openEst.

$300

$400

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Three Small Bisque Dolls, late 19th/early 20th cen: Three Small Bisque Dolls, late 19th/early 20th century, all-bisque baby impressed 11001/I, with rigid neck, domed head, tuft of painted hair, closed mouth, painted blue eyes, jointed at shoulders and

0642: Three Small Bisque Dolls, late 19th/early 20th cenEst.

$150

$200

SOLD

Marklin Brass Dollhouse Three-Branch Chandelier, G: Marklin Brass Dollhouse Three-Branch Chandelier, Germany, early 20th century, ruffled white glass shades and clear light bulbs, (repairs on central column, one bulb damaged at socket), ht. 5 in.,

0643: Marklin Brass Dollhouse Three-Branch Chandelier, GEst.

$200

$300

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Mahogany-stained Wood Dollhouse Wall Telephone, ea: Mahogany-stained Wood Dollhouse Wall Telephone, early 20th century, nickel metal parts, ht. 4 9/16 in., 1-inch scale.

0644: Mahogany-stained Wood Dollhouse Wall Telephone, eaEst.

$200

$300

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Three Pieces of Dollhouse Furniture, 19th and 20th: Three Pieces of Dollhouse Furniture, 19th and 20th century, black-painted cast iron sleigh bed and side chair, probably Stevens and Brown, painted wood facsimile of the Carver chair, (some paint

0645: Three Pieces of Dollhouse Furniture, 19th and 20thEst.

$250

$300

Group of Japanese Bamboo and Rattan Dollhouse Furn: Group of Japanese Bamboo and Rattan Dollhouse Furniture, 1920s-30s, parlor set with maroon velvet seats, sofa, table, four side chairs, one armchair; seven assorted green-stained chairs with embossed

0646: Group of Japanese Bamboo and Rattan Dollhouse FurnEst.

$400

$600

Lot Passed

SOLD

Lot of Blue and White Doll China, late 19th/early: Lot of Blue and White Doll China, late 19th/early 20th century, Flow Blue Hong Kong pattern including two platters, cake plate, four soups, serving plate, and three dishes (one chip, one crack); Blue

0647: Lot of Blue and White Doll China, late 19th/earlyEst.

$100

$150

SOLD

Three Small Bisque Dollhouse Dolls with Glass Eyes: Three Small Bisque Dollhouse Dolls with Glass Eyes, late 19th/early 20th century, a Simon & Halbig shoulder head lady doll with cloth body and bisque limbs, in handmade silk outfit, ht. 6; two

0648: Three Small Bisque Dollhouse Dolls with Glass EyesEst.

$200

$300

SOLD

Eight Small Bisque Dolls with Painted Eyes, late 1: Eight Small Bisque Dolls with Painted Eyes, late 19th/early 20th century, seven all-bisque dollhouse dolls, jointed at shoulders and hips, mostly in original outfits, ht. 2 1/4-4; bisque doll

0649: Eight Small Bisque Dolls with Painted Eyes, late 1Est.

$200

$300

Large Lot of Painted Wood Dollhouse Furniture, 193: Large Lot of Painted Wood Dollhouse Furniture, 1930s, eight piece apple-green kitchen, seven piece blue dining room, seven piece pink bedroom, four piece cream-colored bathroom, four piece

0650: Large Lot of Painted Wood Dollhouse Furniture, 193Est.

$200

$300

Lot Passed

SOLD

Five Pieces of Arcade Cast Iron Dollhouse Furnitur: Five Pieces of Arcade Cast Iron Dollhouse Furniture, blue-painted nursery high chair, crib, armchair, two pot chairs, (some paint loss), 1-inch scale.

0651: Five Pieces of Arcade Cast Iron Dollhouse FurniturEst.

$250

$300

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