Lot 428: 16th Century Italian Iron Plane, c. 1550.  Estimate: $12,000-$16,000

Tools: Their History & Symbolism

A Lecture by Laurent Adamowicz, Author of Codes & Symbols of European Tools

Wednesday, April 18, 6PM

This illustrated talk takes a look at Laurent Adamowicz’s research on antique tools and the codes and symbols associated with them over the centuries. Adamowicz will discuss how they relate to Europe’s history of conflicts, wars, secret societies, and religious and political allegiances. 

 

Lot 447: Master Compagnon Varloper or Jointer Plane, c.

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The Sputnik Years

A Lecture by Kelly Beatty

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 | RECEPTION 5PM | LECTURE 6PM

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When a Russian rocket lofted Sputnik 1 into orbit on October 4, 1957, the worldwide reaction was a mixture of awe and apprehension. The Space Age—and the Space Race—had begun.

Kelly Beatty has been explaining the science and wonder of astronomy to the public since 1974. An award-winning writer and communicator, he specializes in planetary science and space exploration as Senior Contributing Editor for Sky & Telescope magazine.… Read More

Simon Willard Mahogany Eight-day Tall Clock, Roxbury, Massachusetts, c. 1795 (Lot 107, Estimate $18,000-$28,000)

Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments Gallery Talk

Thursday, April 28

Reception: 5:30PM Gallery Talk: 6PM

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Join Robert Cheney, Director of Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments for a guided gallery talk featuring a forensic look at a Simon Willard Eight-day Clock. This event is free and open to the public.… Read More

Joseph Nye Dunning Wall Clock, Burlington, Vermont, c. 1820 (Lot 50, $15,000-$25,000)

April 23rd in Marlborough

Join us for a tour of auction highlights

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Reception: 5:30PM Gallery Walk: 6PM

Skinner Specialists, Jonathan Dowling and Paul Dumanoski will present highlights from the April 25th Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments auction.

This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

Skinner Marlborough Gallery 274 Cedar Hill Street, Marlborough

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Aaron Willard Jr. Alarm Timepiece, Boston, Massachusetts, c. 1815 (Lot 478, Estimate $7,000-$9,000)

Friday, May 2, 2014

The Pitfalls of Collecting Willard’s Patent Timepiece or “Banjo Clock”

Wine reception 5-6:30PM with lecture to follow

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An illustrated lecture by Robert C. Cheney, Director Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments. Held in conjunction with the Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments preview and sale.… Read More

Friday, May 3 Presented by the Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments Department and featuring Historic Arms & Militaria