Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 01, 2024

LOT 164

NUGENT WELLS, MARINE CHRONOMETER CLOCK, ROSEWOOD AND GILDED BRASS

HKD 8,000 - 16,000

EUR 950 - 1,900 / CHF 950 - 1,900 / USD 1,050 - 2,100

Sold: HKD 11,875

A fine and rare, rosewood and brass, key-winding marine clock, with brass bowl and gimballed suspension, silvered dial with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock, 56 hours power reserve indication below 12.

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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Nugent Wells

Model Marine Chronometer Clock

Year circa 1870s

Movement No. Gilt full plate, spotted, fusee and chain, spring detent escapement, two arm bimetallic balance with timing screws and cylindrical weights, free sprung with helical spring

Case No. 7/856

Length 18cm

Height 16.5cm

Width 18cm

Weight 4.05kg. (approx.)

Signature dial and case