Science, Technology, & Clocks 2010-11-20 Auction - 694 Price Results - Bonhams Skinner in MA - Page 6
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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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Four Wooden Coopered Canteens, two with iron and t: Four Wooden Coopered Canteens, two with iron and two with wooden bands, dia. 6 1/2 to 10 in.
0121: Four Wooden Coopered Canteens, two with iron and tEst. US$150-US$200
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Four Wooden Rundlets, circa 1800, including two co: Four Wooden Rundlets, circa 1800, including two coopered examples, the first in a natural finish, ht. 10, the other in a resin finish, ht. 8 1/2, and two turned examples in old surface, ht. 7 1/2 to
0122: Four Wooden Rundlets, circa 1800, including two coEst. US$400-US$600
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Large Company Canteen, cooper-made with wooden ban: Large Company Canteen, cooper-made with wooden bands and side stopper hole, dia. 12 1/2 in.
0123: Large Company Canteen, cooper-made with wooden banEst. US$150-US$250
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Four Painted Wooden Canteens and Rundlets, circa: Four Painted Wooden Canteens and Rundlets, circa 1750-1850, including two coopered canteens, one in old red, dia. 10 1/2-in., the other, in bottle green, dia. 5 in., and two Rundlets, both turned
0123A: Four Painted Wooden Canteens and Rundlets, circaEst. US$300-US$500
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Five Wrought Iron Camp Stoves and a Footed Pot wit: Five Wrought Iron Camp Stoves and a Footed Pot with Handles, 18th and early 19th century, of various designs, all with hinged cooking grates, wooden handles (one lacking handle), and decorative feet,
0124: Five Wrought Iron Camp Stoves and a Footed Pot witEst. US$300-US$500
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Group of Eating Utensils, a Trivet and a Knife, in: Group of Eating Utensils, a Trivet and a Knife, including a hand forged trivet with spike end, folding bone and brass spoon and fork with tooled leather holder, a cup, two tined forks and a curved
0125: Group of Eating Utensils, a Trivet and a Knife, inEst. US$400-US$600
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Fife and Leather Fife Case, circa 1780,: Fife and Leather Fife Case, circa 1780, tin lined leather tube with remains of leather strap and now strung with cord, lg. 13 1/2 in.
0125A: Fife and Leather Fife Case, circa 1780,Est. US$150-US$250
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Group of Early Lighting-related Items, 18th/19th c: Group of Early Lighting-related Items, 18th/19th century, including a turquoise blue-painted tin chamberstick, two hanging betty lamps, a twisted iron hook, and a small pair of brass tongs.
0126: Group of Early Lighting-related Items, 18th/19th cEst. US$200-US$400
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Cast Brass 18th Century Wig Stand, base dia. 3 3/4: Cast Brass 18th Century Wig Stand, base dia. 3 3/4, ht. 6 1/2 in.
0127: Cast Brass 18th Century Wig Stand, base dia. 3 3/4Est. US$200-US$400
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Iron Coehorn Mortar, 18th century, with 9-inch bar: Iron Coehorn Mortar, 18th century, with 9-inch barrel, 2 1/4-inch bore, trunnion, oak bed with elevation adjustment, as shown, ht. 13 in.
0128: Iron Coehorn Mortar, 18th century, with 9-inch barEst. US$500-US$800
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Iron Cannon, circa 1800, 29-inch muzzle loaded bar: Iron Cannon, circa 1800, 29-inch muzzle loaded barrel with English Crown cast mark and 1, 2-in. bore, on a bench-made pine carriage, overall lg. of cannon 34 in.
0129: Iron Cannon, circa 1800, 29-inch muzzle loaded barEst. US$300-US$500
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Cast Iron Cannon, circa 1800, 36-inch muzzle loadi: Cast Iron Cannon, circa 1800, 36-inch muzzle loading barrel with cast English crown and 2, 2 3/4-inch bore, on a bench-made wooden carriage, overall lg. 48 in.
0130: Cast Iron Cannon, circa 1800, 36-inch muzzle loadiEst. US$300-US$500
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Cast Iron "Bar Shot", early 19th century, a projec: Cast Iron "Bar Shot", early 19th century, a projectile used to foul a ships rigging, consisting of a bar and two half balls at each end, lg. 11 in.
0131: Cast Iron "Bar Shot", early 19th century, a projecEst. US$150-US$250
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Collection of Five Iron Cannonballs, of various si: Collection of Five Iron Cannonballs, of various sizes and weights in a bench-made wooden holder.
0132: Collection of Five Iron Cannonballs, of various siEst. US$200-US$400
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Four Excavated Iron Cannonballs, 18th and early 19: Four Excavated Iron Cannonballs, 18th and early 19th centuries, the first, a British cannonball reportedly from the Battle of Valcour Island, 1776 and found by Dr. Keith Wilbur at Valcour Bay in
0133: Four Excavated Iron Cannonballs, 18th and early 19Est. US$200-US$400
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Cherry Grease Bucket for Cannon Maintenance, proba: Cherry Grease Bucket for Cannon Maintenance, probably 18th century, the hand-hewn wooden grease container reportedly used for the lubrication of cannon axles in the field, ht. 10 1/2 in.
0134: Cherry Grease Bucket for Cannon Maintenance, probaEst. US$200-US$400
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Swivel Cannon Pattern, Tent Pole Remnant, and Peg,: Swivel Cannon Pattern, Tent Pole Remnant, and Peg, 19th century, the cannon pattern made in two parts, both with decorative turnings, lg. 16 1/2 in., the tent pole remnant marked with an old label,
0135: Swivel Cannon Pattern, Tent Pole Remnant, and Peg,Est. US$200-US$400
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Six Items of Antiquarian Interest, including a bra: Six Items of Antiquarian Interest, including a brass-cased pocket sundial, brass quill pen holder, horn carrying case, small oval splint container and steel calipers.
0136: Six Items of Antiquarian Interest, including a braEst. US$400-US$600
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Mary Mason's Maple Busk, dated 1776, the slightly: Mary Mason's Maple Busk, dated 1776, the slightly convex busk with serpentine end depicting three sailing ships and a heart ornamented with triangular punch work decoration, signed on the reverse
0137: Mary Mason's Maple Busk, dated 1776, the slightlyEst. US$500-US$700
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French and Indian War Document from William Pepper: French and Indian War Document from William Pepperrell to Colonel John Storer, Kittery, Maine, 1756 ordering that every man be "well provided with arms and ammunition".
0138: French and Indian War Document from William PepperEst. US$200-US$400
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Two Massachusetts Pre-Revolutionary War Documents,: Two Massachusetts Pre-Revolutionary War Documents, including Commission of Thomas Gage of Captain of the First Company of Foot Infantry for Rowley (Revere), dated 1761 and signed by Francis Bernard,
0139: Two Massachusetts Pre-Revolutionary War Documents,Est. US$200-US$400
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View of the Town of Concord, A. Doolittle, sculpt.: View of the Town of Concord, A. Doolittle, sculpt. depicting a Revolutionary War scene of "Companies of Regulars drawn up in order" in the center of Concord, Massachusetts, ht. 17 3/4, wd. 22 in.
0140: View of the Town of Concord, A. Doolittle, sculpt.Est. US$200-US$400
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Etched View of the Landing of British Troops at Ne: Etched View of the Landing of British Troops at New York, and two views of Boston and an engraved portrait of William Johnson, Major General of British forces in North America.
0141: Etched View of the Landing of British Troops at NeEst. US$100-US$150
Military Print of Prince Louis Joseph de Bourbon,: Military Print of Prince Louis Joseph de Bourbon, titled Louis Joseph de Bourbon Prince de Conde, ne a Paris le aout 1736, ht. 11 3/4, wd. 9 in. (sight).
0142: Military Print of Prince Louis Joseph de Bourbon,Est. US$150-US$250Lot Passed