Apollo 11, Buzz Aldrin on the Surface of the Moon, the Visor Photograph, July 11, 1969 (Lot 2087, Estimate: $600-800)
Wednesday, June 6, 5PM
Come and hear Rudolf Spoor’s story of passionate collecting, which began with a disastrous backyard model rocket detonation and lead to a lifelong career in the Dutch media. Spoor was a fortunate front-line witness to the American space race at its start in the 1960’s. He was there to see the fulfillment of John F.… Read More
Lot 428: 16th Century Italian Iron Plane, c. 1550. Estimate: $12,000-$16,000
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.
A Lecture by Kelly Beatty
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 | RECEPTION 5PM | LECTURE 6PM
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)
Thursday, April 28
Reception: 5:30PM Gallery Talk: 6PM
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)
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
Contact Us 508-970-3240 events@skinnerinc.com… Read More
Aaron Willard Jr. Alarm Timepiece, Boston, Massachusetts, c. 1815 (Lot 478, Estimate $7,000-$9,000)
Friday, May 2, 2014An 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
Over 140 years ago, in 1868, the antique clock you see running below kept Standard Time in New England. This masterpiece is The Bond Shop Astronomical Regulator No. 396, crafted by William Bond & Son. It is one of only three known in the world, and once stood in the window of the William Bond chronometer shop in Boston.
Now I’ll let the clock speak for itself—Watch and listen to it running as cleanly as it did in 1868.
Skinner will auction this spectacular precision timekeeper on November 20, 2010 in our Marlborough, Massachusetts auction of Science, Technology, Clocks, & Militaria.… Read More
