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Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · No. 229

History Of Science

All History Of Science news curated by The Cultural Signal — real-time press release coverage across the global art world.

1 story across History of Science, New York, and World Record. Latest: Bonhams Sells Rare M4 Enigma Machine for $463,500, Setting World Record.

Bonhams Sells Rare M4 Enigma Machine for $463,500, Setting World Record
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Bonhams Sells Rare M4 Enigma Machine for $463,500, Setting World Record

A rare M4 Enigma machine, designed for the German Navy during World War II, sold for $463,500 at Bonhams History of Science and Technology Sale in New York, setting a world record for the model. The fully operational machine, dating from 1943, exceeded its pre-sale estimate of $280,000-350,000.

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