Live Auction of April 27 & 28, 2024

A minute repeating split second chronograph with perpetual calendar by C.H. Meylan

A Vacheron & Constantin ref.42042 / 423A Overseas wrist watch with boxes and papers

A good late 19th century French automated horizontal steam boiler and piston engine compendium

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Candia, NH, United States

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Live Auction of April 27 & 28, 2024

Schmitt Horan & Co.

Lots 301 - 713: Important Watches, Clocks, Mechanical Music and Antiques at 11am Eastern. Live auction at our gallery in Candia, NH featuring rare American and European pocket and wrist watches, precision regulators, clocks, and antiques including the Vern Playton collection of wrist and pocket watches. April 27, 2024 at 4pm Lots 1 - 300 Discovery Sale Live Bidding Only Public Preview Saturday, April 27 at 1pm to 3:45pm Lots 1 - 300 will be an event for live attendees only, with no phone bidding, absentee bidding nor internet bidding. MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE TO BID. Make your plans now to be part of this exciting live opportunity. April 28, 2023 at 11:00am Lots 301- 713 Clocks, Watches, Antiques Absentee, Phone, Online, Live Bidding Public Preview Saturday, April 27 at 1pm to 3:45pm Sunday, April 28 at 8am to 10:45am Lots 301 - 713 will have phone bidding, absentee bidding and live internet bidding options as well as being open to the public. Location 80 Raymond Rd Candia, NH 03034 Additional information available at https://www.schmitt-horan.com/buy/0424_auction_info.html

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An Omega ref. 166.027 Seamaster 120 wrist watch: Omega Watch Co., Switzerland, a ref. 166.027 "Seamaster 120" wrist watch, 24 jewels, automatic winding, gilt plate movement with lever escapement and micrometric regulator in a stainless steel case

0373: An Omega ref. 166.027 Seamaster 120 wrist watchEst. US$800-US$1,200

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A mid 20th century Omega ref. 2576-4 Seamaster wrist watch: Omega, Switzerland, a mid 20th century Omega ref. 2576-4 "Seamaster" wrist watch, 17 jewel, bumper automatic winding, cal. 344 gilt plate movement with lever escapement and whiplash micrometric

0374: A mid 20th century Omega ref. 2576-4 Seamaster wrist watchEst. US$800-US$1,200

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A good early 20th century Black Forest carved linden hall tree with bears: Switzerland, a good Black Forest carved linden hall tree with bears, rockwork and foliage carved base with umbrella stand below the standing bear and carved tree, her cub at the top among the

0375: A good early 20th century Black Forest carved linden hall tree with bearsEst. US$1,800-US$2,500

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An early 20th century model 202 Stella Orchestral Grand disc music box: Mermod Freres, Switzerland, an early 20th century model 202 Stella Orchestral Grand disc music box, mahogany case with paneled base, the right side with a cupboard for disc storage, the upper case

0376: An early 20th century model 202 Stella Orchestral Grand disc music boxEst. US$8,000-US$12,000

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Reginaphone combination disc music box and phonograph: The Regina Co., Rahway, N.J., a scarce "Reginaphone" combination music box and phonograph, mahogany case with molded base, the lid with stepped, molded top, the underside of the cover with molded

0377: Reginaphone combination disc music box and phonographEst. US$1,800-US$2,500

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Regina coin operated music box: Regina music box company, an upright table or bar top coin operated music box, the oak cabinet with glazed door, molded base and cornice, and drawer designed to collect coins, single comb on an iron

0378: Regina coin operated music boxEst. US$1,200-US$1,600

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A fine large 19th century musical picture clock with automata attributed to Xavier Therin: Attributed to Xavier Therin, Paris, a fine, large, third quarter 19th century musical picture frame clock, the watercolor and gouache on lithograph rural scene featuring homes, a church and a mill on

0379: A fine large 19th century musical picture clock with automata attributed to Xavier TherinEst. US$6,000-US$8,000

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A good late 19th century French automated horizontal steam boiler and piston engine compendium: France, a gilt and nickel plated, automated horizontal steam boiler and piston engine compendium, the machinery mounted to a cast floor with crosshatched surface resting on a black slate base with

0380: A good late 19th century French automated horizontal steam boiler and piston engine compendiumEst. US$7,000-US$9,000

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A Guilmet industrial series steam hammer mystery clock: Andre Romain Guilmet, Paris, an industrial series steam hammer clock, the footed, stepped black slate base supporting the bronze drop hammer form case with polished brass and black painted surfaces,

0381: A Guilmet industrial series steam hammer mystery clockEst. US$5,000-US$7,000

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A good early 20th century French figural swinging clock after Aristide de Ranieri: France, a good early 20th century figural swinging mystery clock, the composition after Aristide Ranieri's "Girl at the Fountain", the standing, patinated female figure leaning forward to examine her

0382: A good early 20th century French figural swinging clock after Aristide de RanieriEst. US$3,500-US$5,000

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A very large French swinging mystery clock: Andre Romain Guilmet, a very large bronze and black slate swinging mystery clock, the case with stepped molded base and central ornament with cartouche and flanking scroll and foliate elements, the

0383: A very large French swinging mystery clockEst. US$3,000-US$5,000

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A monumental early 20th century French swinging mystery clock: France, a monumental early 20th century swinging mystery clock with later cabinet base, the patinated spelter standing female figure with cattails and an unidentified object in her right hand, her

0384: A monumental early 20th century French swinging mystery clockEst. US$3,000-US$5,000

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A large late 19th century French figural conical pendulum mantel clock: France, a large figural mantel or table clock with conical pendulum, the black slate case with paw feet and honeysuckle returns supporting the canted base below a cylindrical case with projecting

0385: A large late 19th century French figural conical pendulum mantel clockEst. US$2,000-US$3,000

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A large early 20th century French figural swinger: France, a large early twentieth century figural swinging clock, the patinated spelter female figure on a round, molded base with plaque marked "La Fortune Par Louis Moreau, Medlle D'or", her right

0386: A large early 20th century French figural swingerEst. US$1,500-US$2,000

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A large early 20th century French swinging mystery clock: France, a large, early 20th century figural swinging clock, the patinated spelter representation of Industry mounted to a faux griotte marble base with molded plinth with plaque marked "L'Industrie

0387: A large early 20th century French swinging mystery clockEst. US$1,200-US$1,600

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A good 19th century mantel regulator with calendar attributed to Brocot & Delettrez: Attributed to Brocot & Delettrez, a good 19th century mantel regulator for the English market, polished black slate case with variegated multicolor marble trim and inlay, pulvinated base on scroll

0388: A good 19th century mantel regulator with calendar attributed to Brocot & DelettrezEst. US$2,500-US$3,500

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A large French Louis XV bracket clock with Boulle work case by Charles Voisin: Charles Voisin, Paris, a large Louis XV bracket clock, the Boulle work case with turtle shell veneer, finely fretted brass inlays, and gilt floral and foliate mounts, the interior of the back and

0389: A large French Louis XV bracket clock with Boulle work case by Charles VoisinEst. US$2,500-US$3,500

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A large 19th century Louis XV style French bracket clock with bracket: France, a large 19th century Louis XV style bracket clock, the Boulle work case with turtle shell veneer, finely fretted brass inlays, scroll feet, and gilt foliate mounts, the interior of the back

0390: A large 19th century Louis XV style French bracket clock with bracketEst. US$2,500-US$3,500

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A late 18th century quarter striking and repeating Neuchateloise bracket clock by Boerger: H. Boerger, a Mulhouse, a late 18th century quarter striking pendule Neuchateloise with bracket, the waisted case with black lacquer finish decorated with gilt floral and foliate ornaments, gilded

0391: A late 18th century quarter striking and repeating Neuchateloise bracket clock by BoergerEst. US$1,800-US$2,500

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French mid 19th century grand sonnerie carriage clock: Richard & Cie, Paris, a good mid 19th century petit sonnerie carriage clock, the gilt, engraved gorge case with beveled glasses and folding carrying handle, roman numeral white enamel dial with

0392: French mid 19th century grand sonnerie carriage clockEst. US$1,500-US$2,000

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Thomas Windmills table clock: Thomas Windmills, London, an 18th century table clock in an ebonized case with gilt, decorative spandrels, handle and escutcheon, the top with gilded and cast urn and flame finials, glazed back and

0393: Thomas Windmills table clockEst. US$1,800-US$2,500

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Gordian Hettich Sohn two horn trumpeter mantel clock: Gordian Hettich Sohn, Germany, two horn trumpeter mantel clock, walnut veneered case with wood dial with applied roman numerals, reproduction bone hands, 30 hour, time and strike spring driven brass

0394: Gordian Hettich Sohn two horn trumpeter mantel clockEst. US$1,000-US$1,500

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A rare German musical hanging clock chiming on nine glass bells: Germany, a rare musical hanging clock playing multiple tunes on nine glass bells, the reverse painted glass dial with wooden, hand painted frame decorated with "HFR", rampant lions and dated 1833,

0395: A rare German musical hanging clock chiming on nine glass bellsEst. US$2,500-US$3,500

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A Black Forest hanging eight note flute clock: Black Forest, Germany, a hanging eight note flute clock in a profusely carved walnut case, including three ibex at the top and two below, oak leaves and acorns throughout and the top rail with a

0396: A Black Forest hanging eight note flute clockEst. US$3,000-US$4,000

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Candia, NH, United States

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Public Preview Saturday, April 27 at 1pm to 3:45pm Sunday, April 28 at 8am to 10:45am Location 80 Raymond Rd Candia, NH 03034

80 Raymond Rd

Candia, NH 03034

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Terms and Conditions BIDDERS SALES TAX and BUYER?s PREMIUM: You agree to pay the Buyer's Premium on every item purchased. The Buyer's Premium is a percentage of the hammer price of each item added to the sale total for that item. The total Buyer's Premium, which includes the fee, on all Bidsquare, Invaluable and Live Auctioneers purchases is 28%. Pre-registration is required for all live bidding formats. PHONE BIDS: On higher value items, you may register to bid via telephone. It is necessary to contact us at least to 72 hours prior to the auction to arrange for phone bidding. Pre-registration is required. ABSENTEE or LEFT BIDS: In all cases, a left or absentee bid will be executed for as low a price as possible. Many absentee bids lose by only one bid, a frustration that can be reduced if a live person has authority to bid ?one more time?. Therefore, we offer PLUS ONE (+1) bidding format to allow our absentee bidders to be more competitive, contact us for details. 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