Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments Department, Freeman's Auctions

Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments

Department

Freeman's Clocks, Barometers and Scientific Instruments department handles objects relating to horology, antique measuring tools, meteorological instruments, surveying equipment, medical and quackery tools and maritime objects.

These items are handled through our European Furniture and Decorative Arts auctions, in addition to select Scientific Instrument sales that Freeman's holds for larger single-owner collections. The objects within the sales originate from all over the globe and span from the 17th century to modern times.

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Department highlights

A German Brass and Black Lacquered Microscope Height 13 1/2 inches.
Lot 196

A German Brass and Black Lacquered Microscope Height 13 1/2 inches.

R. FUESS, BERLIN, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

Estimate$100 - $200

Sold$16,250
Status
Closed
<div><!--block-->A Rare and Impressive Live Steam 7 1/4-Inch Gauge Painted Metal <em>Great Western Railway-Class 6000:</em> <em>King George V</em> Locomotive and Ride-On Tender</div>
<div><!--block-->A Rare and Impressive Live Steam 7 1/4-Inch Gauge Painted Metal <em>Great Western Railway-Class 6000:</em> <em>King George V</em> Locomotive and Ride-On Tender</div>
<div><!--block-->A Rare and Impressive Live Steam 7 1/4-Inch Gauge Painted Metal <em>Great Western Railway-Class 6000:</em> <em>King George V</em> Locomotive and Ride-On Tender</div>
<div><!--block-->A Rare and Impressive Live Steam 7 1/4-Inch Gauge Painted Metal <em>Great Western Railway-Class 6000:</em> <em>King George V</em> Locomotive and Ride-On Tender</div>
<div><!--block-->A Rare and Impressive Live Steam 7 1/4-Inch Gauge Painted Metal <em>Great Western Railway-Class 6000:</em> <em>King George V</em> Locomotive and Ride-On Tender</div>
<div><!--block-->A Rare and Impressive Live Steam 7 1/4-Inch Gauge Painted Metal <em>Great Western Railway-Class 6000:</em> <em>King George V</em> Locomotive and Ride-On Tender</div>
<div><!--block-->A Rare and Impressive Live Steam 7 1/4-Inch Gauge Painted Metal <em>Great Western Railway-Class 6000:</em> <em>King George V</em> Locomotive and Ride-On Tender</div>
<div><!--block-->A Rare and Impressive Live Steam 7 1/4-Inch Gauge Painted Metal <em>Great Western Railway-Class 6000:</em> <em>King George V</em> Locomotive and Ride-On Tender</div>
<div><!--block-->A Rare and Impressive Live Steam 7 1/4-Inch Gauge Painted Metal <em>Great Western Railway-Class 6000:</em> <em>King George V</em> Locomotive and Ride-On Tender</div>
<div><!--block-->A Rare and Impressive Live Steam 7 1/4-Inch Gauge Painted Metal <em>Great Western Railway-Class 6000:</em> <em>King George V</em> Locomotive and Ride-On Tender</div>
<div><!--block-->A Rare and Impressive Live Steam 7 1/4-Inch Gauge Painted Metal <em>Great Western Railway-Class 6000:</em> <em>King George V</em> Locomotive and Ride-On Tender</div>
<div><!--block-->A Rare and Impressive Live Steam 7 1/4-Inch Gauge Painted Metal <em>Great Western Railway-Class 6000:</em> <em>King George V</em> Locomotive and Ride-On Tender</div>
<div><!--block-->A Rare and Impressive Live Steam 7 1/4-Inch Gauge Painted Metal <em>Great Western Railway-Class 6000:</em> <em>King George V</em> Locomotive and Ride-On Tender</div>
<div><!--block-->A Rare and Impressive Live Steam 7 1/4-Inch Gauge Painted Metal <em>Great Western Railway-Class 6000:</em> <em>King George V</em> Locomotive and Ride-On Tender</div>
Lot 112

Estimate$15,000 - $25,000

Sold$17,500
Status
Closed
<div><!--block--><strong>A Large Chelsea Ship's Bell Mantel Clock</strong></div>
<div><!--block--><strong>A Large Chelsea Ship's Bell Mantel Clock</strong></div>
Lot 3299

Estimate$3,000 - $5,000

Sold$12,500
Status
Closed
<div><!--block--><strong>A French Porcelain Mounted Gilt Bronze Singing Bird Automaton Clock</strong></div>
Lot 391

Estimate$4,000 - $6,000

Sold$28,750
Status
Closed
<div><strong>An English Brass Mounted Orrery</strong></div>
<div><strong>An English Brass Mounted Orrery</strong></div>
<div><strong>An English Brass Mounted Orrery</strong></div>
<div><strong>An English Brass Mounted Orrery</strong></div>
Lot 361

Estimate$3,000 - $5,000

Sold$7,500
Status
Closed
<div><strong>A Continental Brass and Enameled Orrery</strong></div>
<div><strong>A Continental Brass and Enameled Orrery</strong></div>
<div><strong>A Continental Brass and Enameled Orrery</strong></div>
Lot 363

Estimate$1,500 - $2,500

Sold$8,125
Status
Closed
<div><strong>A George III Portable Table Orrery&nbsp;</strong></div>
<div><strong>A George III Portable Table Orrery&nbsp;</strong></div>
<div><strong>A George III Portable Table Orrery&nbsp;</strong></div>
<div><strong>A George III Portable Table Orrery&nbsp;</strong></div>
<div><strong>A George III Portable Table Orrery&nbsp;</strong></div>
<div><strong>A George III Portable Table Orrery&nbsp;</strong></div>
<div><strong>A George III Portable Table Orrery&nbsp;</strong></div>
<div><strong>A George III Portable Table Orrery&nbsp;</strong></div>
Lot 359

Estimate$20,000 - $30,000

Sold$20,000
Status
Closed
<div><strong>A French Gilt Metal and Onyx Mounted Compound Congreve </strong><strong><em>Waterwheel</em></strong><strong> Clock, Thermometer and Barometer</strong></div>
<div><strong>A French Gilt Metal and Onyx Mounted Compound Congreve </strong><strong><em>Waterwheel</em></strong><strong> Clock, Thermometer and Barometer</strong></div>
<div><strong>A French Gilt Metal and Onyx Mounted Compound Congreve </strong><strong><em>Waterwheel</em></strong><strong> Clock, Thermometer and Barometer</strong></div>
<div><strong>A French Gilt Metal and Onyx Mounted Compound Congreve </strong><strong><em>Waterwheel</em></strong><strong> Clock, Thermometer and Barometer</strong></div>
Lot 367

Estimate$2,000 - $3,000

Sold$16,875
Status
Closed

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A Continental Brass and Enameled Orrery

Price Realized $8,125

A Continental Brass and Enameled Orrery

Team

Corbin Horn

Senior Vice President, Head of Department, European Furniture & Decorative Arts

312-334-4214[email protected]

Ben Fisher

Managing Director, Furniture and Decorative Arts

312-447-3270[email protected]

Nick Coombs

Vice President, Senior Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts

312-447-3292[email protected]

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