Science, Technology, & Clocks 2010-11-20 Auction - 694 Price Results - Bonhams Skinner in MA - Page 13
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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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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Two-Day Marine Chronometer by Ulysse Nardin, Locle: Two-Day Marine Chronometer by Ulysse Nardin, Locle, Switzerland, No. 3668, 3 3/4-inch silvered dial signed Ulysse Nardin, Locle Suisse and 3668, Roman numerals, UP-DOWN indicator, 3/4 gilt plate
0285: Two-Day Marine Chronometer by Ulysse Nardin, LocleEst. $1,500-$2,500
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Two-Day Marine Chronometer by Thomas Mercer, St. A: Two-Day Marine Chronometer by Thomas Mercer, St. Albans, England, No. 17222, the inner two-tier mahogany box with glazed lid and serial number 17222 on front plaque, brass gimbals and bowl supporting
0286: Two-Day Marine Chronometer by Thomas Mercer, St. AEst. $800-$1,200
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Two-Day Marine Chronometer by William Bond & Son,: Two-Day Marine Chronometer by William Bond & Son, Boston, No. 541, with 4-inch dia. silvered brass dial inscribed William Bond & Son, Boston, No. 541, Roman numerals, UP-DOWN indicator and seconds
0287: Two-Day Marine Chronometer by William Bond & Son,Est. $2,500-$4,500
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A Pair of 20-inch Library Globes in Hepplewhite St: A Pair of 20-inch Library Globes in Hepplewhite Stands by J. & W. Cary, London, circa 1815, the terrestrial and celestial globes with turned and inlaid mahogany stands, brass calibrated meridian
0300: A Pair of 20-inch Library Globes in Hepplewhite StEst. $80,000-$100,000
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Mahogany Marine Barometer by Charles Hobron, New L: Mahogany Marine Barometer by Charles Hobron, New London, Connecticut, with brass gimballed mount, bone scales, the barometer scale with maker's name and place, vernier adjustment and thermometer, ht.
0301: Mahogany Marine Barometer by Charles Hobron, New LEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Mahogany Stick Barometer by Widdifield & Company,: Mahogany Stick Barometer by Widdifield & Company, Boston, the glazed and hinged dome top enclosing the thermometer and barometer both with silvered dial signed, Widdifield & Co., Boston and wooden
0304: Mahogany Stick Barometer by Widdifield & Company,Est. $2,000-$2,500