Science, Technology, and Clocks

332: Charles Fasoldt Table Regulator, Albany, New York,

507: Tiffany & Company Brass and Champleve Crystal Regu

505: French Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock, probably Paris

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Marlborough, MA, United States

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Science, Technology, and Clocks

Bonhams Skinner

Science, Technology and Clocks auctions at Skinner offer a wide range of historical and scientific instruments 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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Marble French Portico Clock, c. 1870, the marble c: Marble French Portico Clock, c. 1870, the marble case with applied fire-gilt ormolu, four columns supporting the cornice and flanking the 3 1/2 in. dia. enameled dial with Roman numerals and cast

0494: Marble French Portico Clock, c. 1870, the marble cEst. $1,000-$1,500

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French Ebonized Portico Clock, late 19th century,: French Ebonized Portico Clock, late 19th century, with four columns supporting the silvered brass dial with Roman numerals and cast dial surround, applied ormolu mounts, gilded wooden pedestal and

0495: French Ebonized Portico Clock, late 19th century,Est. $200-$250

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French Enameled Classical Urn Mantel Clock, the ca: French Enameled Classical Urn Mantel Clock, the cast brass case with foliate base and side ornament flanking the blue enameled urn decorated with putti, the enameled dial with Arabic numerals and a

0496: French Enameled Classical Urn Mantel Clock, the caEst. $300-$500

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French Marble Statuary Mantel Clock, c. 1860, the: French Marble Statuary Mantel Clock, c. 1860, the marble base with applied cast brass trim and mounts, supporting the silvered brass dial with Roman numerals and eight-day time and bell strike

0497: French Marble Statuary Mantel Clock, c. 1860, theEst. $1,000-$1,500

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Ebonized French Portico Clock, c. 1860, the eboniz: Ebonized French Portico Clock, c. 1860, the ebonized wooden case with ormolu and four columns with cast brass capitals supporting the cornice and flanking the 3 1/2 in. silvered brass dial with Roman

0498: Ebonized French Portico Clock, c. 1860, the ebonizEst. $600-$800

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Brass French Capucine Clock, unmarked, late 18th c: Brass French Capucine Clock, unmarked, late 18th century, 3 1/2-in. dia. enameled dial with Roman numerals, moon hands and alarm pointer within engine turned bezel, top mounted bell, carrying handle

0499: Brass French Capucine Clock, unmarked, late 18th cEst. $700-$900

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Enameled Three-piece French Clock Garniture, c. 18: Enameled Three-piece French Clock Garniture, c. 1880, the bronze temple form case with Arabic numeral and decorated dial, enameled panels on three sides depicting colonial India with male and female

0500: Enameled Three-piece French Clock Garniture, c. 18Est. $3,000-$5,000

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Junghans Elephant Swinger Timepiece, Germany, earl: Junghans Elephant Swinger Timepiece, Germany, early 20th century, the patinated brass elephant with outstretched trunk supporting the swinging timepiece with 2-in. dia. Arabic numeral dial and

0501: Junghans Elephant Swinger Timepiece, Germany, earlEst. $500-$700

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Year Duration Equipoise Pendulum Mantel Clock for: Year Duration Equipoise Pendulum Mantel Clock for the Russian Market, attributed to Henri Pons, Paris, c. 1890, the gilt brass and beveled glass case with enameled time dial with Roman numerals in

0502: Year Duration Equipoise Pendulum Mantel Clock forEst. $3,000-$5,000

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Mahogany Sedan Clock by J. Inman, London, dated 18: Mahogany Sedan Clock by J. Inman, London, dated 1822, the 3 1/2 in. dia. Roman numeral dial signed by the retailer, Maspoll Montl & Co., Sandwich, set in a mahogany case with applied mounts,

0503: Mahogany Sedan Clock by J. Inman, London, dated 18Est. $800-$1,200

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French Crystal Regulator Mantel Clock, c. 1900, wi: French Crystal Regulator Mantel Clock, c. 1900, with brass and beveled glass case, enameled dial with Arabic numerals, eight-day time and strike movement with two jar mercury pendulum, ht. 9 in.

0504: French Crystal Regulator Mantel Clock, c. 1900, wiEst. $300-$400

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French Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock, probably Paris: French Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock, probably Paris, c. 1830, with seated classical figure surmounting the 3 3/4 in. dial with silvered chapter ring and Roman numerals, applied mounts and case

0505: French Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock, probably ParisEst. $1,000-$1,500

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French Mantel Clock Depicting Sir Walter Raleigh,: French Mantel Clock Depicting Sir Walter Raleigh, Perret Beauchamps, Angouleme, c. 1880, enameled dial with Roman numerals and signed Perret Beauchamps, Angouleme, Belgian slate case with brass bead

0506: French Mantel Clock Depicting Sir Walter Raleigh,Est. $400-$600

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Tiffany & Company Brass and Champleve Crystal Regu: Tiffany & Company Brass and Champleve Crystal Regulator, French, c. 1890, the case with six beveled glass sections, the front door opens to reveal the 4-in. dia. Roman numeral dial with ormolu center

0507: Tiffany & Company Brass and Champleve Crystal ReguEst. $3,500-$4,500

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French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock, probably Pa: French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock, probably Paris, c. 1830, the patinated case with standing allegorical robed figure holding a tablet with named works by Virgil, 4-in. dial with enameled chapter

0509: French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock, probably PaEst. $6,000-$8,000

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LePine Gilt Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock, Paris, c.: LePine Gilt Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock, Paris, c. 1880, the gilt case with seated figure surmounting the 4 1/2-in. porcelain dial with Roman numerals and inscribed Lepine, Paris flanked by fanciful

0510: LePine Gilt Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock, Paris, c.Est. $8,000-$12,000

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French Bronze Lady Liberty Clock, c. 1880, twin kn: French Bronze Lady Liberty Clock, c. 1880, twin kneeling statues of Atlas supporting the stylized weight of the world with cast Roman numerals, acanthus leaves and gilt brass hands, surmounted by a

0511: French Bronze Lady Liberty Clock, c. 1880, twin knEst. $4,000-$6,000

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Belgian Slate Mantel Clock with Barometer, LeRoy &: Belgian Slate Mantel Clock with Barometer, LeRoy & Fils, Paris, c. 1880, dome top with variegated marble moldings and trim, enameled dial with Roman numerals and marked with maker's name , Brocot

0512: Belgian Slate Mantel Clock with Barometer, LeRoy &Est. $800-$1,200

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French White Marble and Figural Mantel Clock, late: French White Marble and Figural Mantel Clock, late 19th century, with gilt brass classical figures surmounting and flanking the 4-in. dia. enameled dial with Arabic numerals, the marble base with

0513: French White Marble and Figural Mantel Clock, lateEst. $250-$350

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Brass Miniature Table Clock, France, late 19th cen: Brass Miniature Table Clock, France, late 19th century, with stylized pagoda top, serpent carrying handle, 3 3/4 in. dial enameled Arabic numeral dial, gilt brass hands, all on paw feet with

0514: Brass Miniature Table Clock, France, late 19th cenEst. $400-$600

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French Marble Balloon Clock, retailed by MacKay &: French Marble Balloon Clock, retailed by MacKay & Chisholm, Edinburgh, the veriegated gray marble case with pink marble highlights and incised decoration, enameled dial with Arabic numerals, floral

0515: French Marble Balloon Clock, retailed by MacKay &Est. $200-$250

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Henri Robert Belgian Slate Perpetual Calendar Mant: Henri Robert Belgian Slate Perpetual Calendar Mantel Clock, Paris, 1839, top mounted turret-type brass two-week duration movement engraved on the brass floor Robert Horloger Boulevard St. Denis 19

0516: Henri Robert Belgian Slate Perpetual Calendar MantEst. $20,000-$25,000

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French Crystal Regulator, late 19th century, the b: French Crystal Regulator, late 19th century, the brass and beveled glass case with enameled Arabic numeral dial, champleve decoration on dial and case components, eight-day time and strike movement

0517: French Crystal Regulator, late 19th century, the bEst. $400-$600

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French Crystal Regulator, late 19th Century, with: French Crystal Regulator, late 19th Century, with brass and beveled glass case, floral decorated enameled dial with Roman numerals, free-standing columns flanking the case front, eight-day time and

0518: French Crystal Regulator, late 19th Century, withEst. $400-$600

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Bonhams Skinner

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July 14, 2011, 12pm-5pm July 15, 2011, 12pm-7pm July 16, 2011, 8am-9:30am

Skinner Marlborough

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Marlborough, MA 01752

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