Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod...
New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998
LOT 185
Black & Murray, London, Calcutta, No. 601, circa 1880. Fine 8 day going mahogany marine chronometer with power reserve indicator.
USD 4,000 - 5,000
Sold: USD 4,140
C. Two body mahogany box with external handles, glazed upper section. Brass bowl and gimballed suspension. D. Silvered with Roman numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary seconds and Up-and-Down sector. Gilt brass "pear" hands. M. Brass polished fine, 3/4 plate with cylindrical pillars secured by screws, inverted fusee with maintaining power, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement, two-armed bimetallic compensation balance with cylindrical weights and timing screws, diamond end-stone, free spring helical balance spring. Signed on the dial and mahogany box. Dial diam. 92 mm Dim. 18,3 x 18,3 x 17,5 cm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4 |
Fair |
Movement: 4-5-6* |
Fair Poor Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-5-6-01 |
Fair Poor Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |