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Mechanical Music
10 Nov 2009, Knightsbridge
Scientific Instruments
10 Nov 2009, Knightsbridge
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The Michael Bennett-Levy Early Technology Sale
30 Sep 2009, Knightsbridge
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Mechanical Music, Scientific Instruments and the Jeffrey Salmon Collection of Radios
28 Apr 2009, Knightsbridge
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Scientific, Technological and Mechanical Musical Instruments
18 Nov 2008, Knightsbridge
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The Scientific Instruments Department

Scientific Instrument Auctions

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  A rare gilt-brass astronomical compendium,  French,  dated 1608 The Bonhams Scientific Instruments department hold dedicated auctions twice a year at our Knightsbridge offices as well as within the Gentleman's Library and Henley sales.

We offer instruments and apparatus from the earliest known historical artefacts to items from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Our sales contain microscopes, telescopes, surveying and navigational instruments, globes, sundials, astrolabes, calculators, drawing instruments, barometers and barographs, medical and dental instruments.




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Scientific instrument, globe, sundial, barometer and medical instrument valuations for auction

To arrange a free and confidential auction valuation with a view to selling, contact:

Jon Baddeley
scientific@bonhams.com
+44 (0) 8700 273 624

Mechanical Music department
Shooting Star: Groundbreaking Missile Guiding System Sold At Bonhams

The Early Technology Sale took place today at Bonhams Knightsbridge, with an extensive collection of pieces curated by Michael Bennett-Levy. The highlight of the sale was the 'Block III' aeroplane missile guiding television monitoring system, sold for an outstanding £36,000.

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Royal Hair Makes Regal Price At Bonhams

As the only wife to survive Henry VIII, Catherine Parr (1512-1548) has always had a lucky streak.

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Forthcoming Featured Auction Sales


Mechanical Music and Scientific Instruments
Tuesday 10 November 2009

Mechanical Music and Scientific Instruments Online Catalogue

Auction Details

An exceptionally rare Royal R Rife polished steel compound microscope, American, dated 1932
Estimate: £15,000 - 25,000


The Gentleman's Library Sale
Wednesday 20 January 2010
Knightsbridge


Auction Details

A Philips 30-inch floor globe
Sold for £13,200


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