Science, Technology, & Clocks 2010-11-20 Auction - 694 Price Results - Bonhams Skinner in MA - Page 10
500: The Bond Shop Astronomical Regulator No. 396, Will602: Stainless Steel Wrist Watch by Patek Philippe, Gen612: Silver Case Repeating Watch and Automata, unmarked
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Boston, MA, United States
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Science, Technology, & Clocks

At the next Science, Technology & Clocks Sale, featuring Militaria, Skinner will auction William Bond’s Astronomical Regulator No. 396. It is one of only three known in the world and was used as the source of Standard Time in New England in about 1868. Other timekeepers include a walnut tall clock by William Claggett of Newport, Rhode Island c. 1725, clocks by Simon and Aaron Willard, a mirror clock by Joshua Wilder, rare Connecticut manufactured clocks and pocket watches. Militaria will feature the Revolutionary War collection of C. Keith Wilbur and will include early muskets, pistols, swords, cannons, accoutrements and rare documents, including several signers of the Declaration of Independence and a discharge document signed by George Washington. Science offerings include early sundials, survey equipment, navigational devices, mechanical music and an imposing pair of 20-inch library globes by Cary of London about 1815.
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Bronze Breast Plate, riveted and welded toge: Bronze Breast Plate, riveted and welded together in small pieces, with verdigris patina, and with two additional related pieces of worked bronze, ht. 19 in. Provenance: Higgins Armory Museum,
0230: Bronze Breast Plate, riveted and welded togeEst. $200-$300
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Pair of Flintlock Pistols, Turkey, 18th/19th centu: Pair of Flintlock Pistols, Turkey, 18th/19th century, 12 1/4-inch two-stage barrels with round fronts and octagonal breeches, marked "T.R.," steel and brass furniture including brass fore-end caps,
0233: Pair of Flintlock Pistols, Turkey, 18th/19th centuEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Colt Single Action .44 Caliber Army Revolver, barr: Colt Single Action .44 Caliber Army Revolver, barrel marked COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co./HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A., bearing serial number 105430 on the frame, cylinder, trigger guard, and butt, barrel lg. 4
0238: Colt Single Action .44 Caliber Army Revolver, barrEst. $2,000-$2,500