Science, Technology, & Clocks 2010-11-20 Auction - 694 Price Results - Bonhams Skinner in MA - Page 2
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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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Bonhams Skinner

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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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Officer's Fusil with Bayonet, England, c. 1750, 42-: Officer's Fusil with Bayonet, England, c. 1750, 42-inch round barrel with ring-turned breech, steel and brass furniture including engraved brass trigger guard with acorn finial, engraved brass
0025: Officer's Fusil with Bayonet, England, c. 1750, 42-Est. US$2,000-US$3,000
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Flintlock Musket, Charleville Armory, France, third: Flintlock Musket, Charleville Armory, France, third quarter 18th century, 42-inch round barrel, steel furniture including lockplate with unidentified mark, carved stock, iron ramrod, steel sling
0026: Flintlock Musket, Charleville Armory, France, thirdEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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Flintlock Musket, France, late 18th century, 41 1/2: Flintlock Musket, France, late 18th century, 41 1/2-inch round barrel, steel furniture including lockplate marked with an American eagle, walnut stock with worn mark reading "UNITED STATES," steel
0027: Flintlock Musket, France, late 18th century, 41 1/2Est. US$2,000-US$3,000
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Flintlock Musket, Ketland & Co., London, early 19th: Flintlock Musket, Ketland & Co., London, early 19th century, 39 1/2-inch two-stage barrel with round front separated from the octagonal breech by ring-turning, brass and steel furniture including
0028: Flintlock Musket, Ketland & Co., London, early 19thEst. US$800-US$1,200
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Flintlock Musket Reconversion, early 19th century,: Flintlock Musket Reconversion, early 19th century, 38-inch round barrel marked on the breech, steel and brass furniture including engraved and marked lockplate, engraved brass trigger guard, engraved
0029: Flintlock Musket Reconversion, early 19th century,Est. US$200-US$400
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Flintlock Musket, P.P. Irving, Worcester County, Ma: Flintlock Musket, P.P. Irving, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 31 1/2-inch octagonal barrel, steel and brass furniture including engraved lock marked "P.P./IRVING/WARRANTED," brass trigger guard
0030: Flintlock Musket, P.P. Irving, Worcester County, MaEst. US$500-US$700
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New England Flintlock Rifle, S. Allen, Shrewsbury,: New England Flintlock Rifle, S. Allen, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, circa 1800, 29-inch octagonal barrel, steel, silver, and brass furniture including lockplate marked "S. Allen," brass trigger guard,
0031: New England Flintlock Rifle, S. Allen, Shrewsbury,Est. US$200-US$300
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Flintlock Rifle, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 1: Flintlock Rifle, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 19th century, 29-inch octagonal barrel, steel and brass furniture including unmarked lock, brass fore-end cap, brass hinged patchbox with pierced and
0032: Flintlock Rifle, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 1Est. US$200-US$300
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Contract Flintlock Musket, New Haven, Connecticut,: Contract Flintlock Musket, New Haven, Connecticut, early 19th century, 27-inch round barrel, steel furniture including lockplate with engraved eagle mark and "NEW HAVEN.," carved walnut stock, steel
0033: Contract Flintlock Musket, New Haven, Connecticut,Est. US$250-US$350
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French and Indian War Model 1746 Military Musket, 1: French and Indian War Model 1746 Military Musket, 18th century, 46 1/2-inch barrel, steel furniture, walnut stock, socket bayonet with 16-inch triangular blade, (lacks buttplate and ramrod).
0034: French and Indian War Model 1746 Military Musket, 1Est. US$200-US$300
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Rampart Rifle, England, 18th century, with steel fu: Rampart Rifle, England, 18th century, with steel furniture including a lock marked "TOWER," most of the barrel was filled in with wood after it burst when fired, barrel lg. 72 in. Note: Accompanying
0035: Rampart Rifle, England, 18th century, with steel fuEst. US$200-US$400
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Collection of Fifteen Small Modern Cast-Iron and Br: Collection of Fifteen Small Modern Cast-Iron and Brass Cannons, showing different styles and periods.
0036: Collection of Fifteen Small Modern Cast-Iron and BrEst. US$150-US$200
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Three Marked Bayonets, America, all with triangular: Three Marked Bayonets, America, all with triangular blades, one with single flute on flat surface and marked US on the base of the blade, lg. 17 1/4, one with a large flute and marked US NS, lg. 19,
0037: Three Marked Bayonets, America, all with triangularEst. US$400-US$600
Confederate Tredegar Bayonet, c. 1850-70, with tria: Confederate Tredegar Bayonet, c. 1850-70, with triangular blade slightly concave on the flat surface, marked 8395. on the socket, band with flat-head screw to secure mounting, lg. 20 in.
0038: Confederate Tredegar Bayonet, c. 1850-70, with triaEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed
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Group of Eight Iron Bayonets, of varying style, pat: Group of Eight Iron Bayonets, of varying style, pattern and condition, lg. 21 3/4-13 1/2 in.
0039: Group of Eight Iron Bayonets, of varying style, patEst. US$500-US$700
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Group of Seven Leather Bayonet Scabbards, 18th and: Group of Seven Leather Bayonet Scabbards, 18th and 19th century, three with brass tips, four all leather in various states of condition, lg. approximately 12-19 in.
0040: Group of Seven Leather Bayonet Scabbards, 18th andEst. US$200-US$300
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Group of Three Bayonets, with triangular blades, sl: Group of Three Bayonets, with triangular blades, slotted sockets, one marked US on the elbow, one with single flute, one with an early string tag citing use in Rhode Island during the revolution, lg.
0041: Group of Three Bayonets, with triangular blades, slEst. US$250-US$450
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Group of Four Iron and Steel Bayonets, of varying d: Group of Four Iron and Steel Bayonets, of varying design and period, three with triangular blades, one flat, lg. 20-27 in.
0042: Group of Four Iron and Steel Bayonets, of varying dEst. US$150-US$250
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Oil Painting of the Original Remington Rifle Buildi: Oil Painting of the Original Remington Rifle Building, signed J. Baker, 1883, wd. 14, ht. 11 1/2 in. According to papers accompanying the lot, this painting depicts the original forge where L.
0043: Oil Painting of the Original Remington Rifle BuildiEst. US$200-US$300
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Six Powder Horns and Measures of Various Pattern, a: Six Powder Horns and Measures of Various Pattern, and a tin example, some with wooden stops, lg. approximately 3-8 in.
0044: Six Powder Horns and Measures of Various Pattern, aEst. US$200-US$400
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Powder Horn with Scrimmed and Carved Decoration, de: Powder Horn with Scrimmed and Carved Decoration, depicting and eagle with outstretched wings and shield, a soldier, sailing ships, and a cannon in raised relief, with wooden stopper and rawhide cord,
0045: Powder Horn with Scrimmed and Carved Decoration, deEst. US$100-US$150
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Group of Five Powder Horns, all with wooden caps an: Group of Five Powder Horns, all with wooden caps and one with scrimmed decoration, lg. approximately 5-23 in.
0046: Group of Five Powder Horns, all with wooden caps anEst. US$200-US$400
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Two Navy Model 1851 Revolvers, Italy, 20th century,: Two Navy Model 1851 Revolvers, Italy, 20th century, octagonal barrels, barrel lg. 4, 5 in., sold together with a group of accessories including balls, a powder measure, and a tooled leather holster.
0047: Two Navy Model 1851 Revolvers, Italy, 20th century,Est. US$400-US$600
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Lot of Shot-related Items, America or England, 18th: Lot of Shot-related Items, America or England, 18th/19th century, including a leather bullet pouch, a rifleman's bullet pouch remnant, two bullet-casting molds, three scissor-form molds, with a small
0048: Lot of Shot-related Items, America or England, 18thEst. US$200-US$400