786.
Paul Ditisheim, La Chaux de Fonds, a rare, two day, central second marine chronometer, the 15 jewel gilt movement with crosshatched plates, lever escapement, Guillaume balance, and unusual keyless winding and setting mechanism, the escapement components contained in their own module, and removable, like a platform escapement, while leaving the rest of the movement intact, the signed, silvered dial with wind indicator at top, the hour and minute chapter below the central seconds hand, contained in a brass bowl mounted in gimbals, all within a mahogany box with brass furniture, and engraved plate on front, serial #1012
Estimate: $8,000.00 - $12,000.00
Condition Report: movement very good, with minor scratches, marks and spotting, some steel with minor oxide, dial with minor scratches, slight darkening at the edge, and minor loss to infill, seconds hand with a few spots of oxide, bowl tarnished, bezel with polish residue, and minor discoloration to silver, box top with splits, refinished, lacquer chipped, hardware tarnished. It is interesting to note that in Gould's book on the marine chronometer, he includes a photo and description of a nearly identical example, "the new type of chronometer recently introduced by the firm of Paul Ditisheim", and the fact that "the escapement (is) of the spring detent pattern, beating half seconds (although a lever escapement, beating fifths of a second, can be substituted) ", as seen in this timepiece. An identical example, serial #1001, was sold at Christies, South Kensington, July 2, 2004, sale 6928, lot 29, for $25,668.00.
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $7,000.00
787.
Dent, 61 Strand & 4 Royal Exchange, London, a good two day marine chronometer with Dent's staple balance, 11 jewel, free sprung fusee movement with Earnshaw's escapement, bimetallic staple balance with white helical spring and diamond endstone, Roman numeral silvered dial with wind indicator, blued steel spade and poker hands, contained in a brass bowl, and mounted in a gimballed mahogany and mahogany veneer box with brass furniture, the front with round plaque marked "Dent 46172", the inside of the lid with E. Dent & Co. label
Estimate: $4,000.00 - $6,000.00
Condition Report: movement with minor staining, some steel with minor oxide, running, dial with minor discoloration, hands very good, bowl and gimbals tarnished, box with minor dings and scratches, hardware tarnished, brass plaque on top proud of surface
Dimensions: 7.25in x 7.75in x 7.25in
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $4,200.00
788.
T.S. & J. D. Negus, New York, a good two day marine chronometer with original box, 11 jewel, free sprung fusee movement with Earnshaw's spring detent, cut, bimetallic chronometer balance with blued helical spring, and diamond endstone, signed Roman numeral silvered dial with wind indicator, gold spade and poker hands, contained in a lacquered brass bowl with gimbals, and mounted in a mahogany and rosewood veneer box with brass furniture, and plaque engraved "T.S. & J.D. Negus 1603 New York", the box also with rating certificate from L. A. Karcher & Co., Boston
Estimate: $1,800.00 - $2,200.00
Condition Report: movement with minor staining, one plate screw with specks of oxide, balance screws and weights with minor corrosion, running, dial with spot at 1:00, hands very good, bowl and gimbals with tarnish and losses to lacquer, box dirty and with minor marks and scratches, hardware tarnished, rating certificate brittle, and in two pieces
Dimensions: 7.375in x 7.75in x 7.375in
Circa: 1870
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $2,200.00
789.
Elgin, Model 600, Two day Marine Chronometer, silvered arabic numeral dial with subsidiary up/down indicator and seconds dials and marked Elgin, U.S.A., No. 144, damascened nickel chain fusee movement with split bimetallic balance, spring detent escapement and helical hairspring., 14 Jewels, U.S. Navy, in a fully gimbaled brass bowl with screw bezel housed in a glazed, three-tier, mahogany box with maker's plate, with padded carrying box, chronometer box ht. 7 1/2 in, outer box 9.5"
Estimate: $1,500.00 - $2,000.00
Condition Report: chronometer and boxes are original, virtually like new, very minor scuff on outer box. Padding is all intact. Ticks robustly. A recent note on the glass says the unit gains 11 seconds a day. Retains original Elgin care and handling guide (printed on paper), including signed certificate of rate for 1943
Dimensions: x 7.5in x
Circa: 1943
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $2,400.00
790.
Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Penn., model 21 marine chronometer, 14 jewel key wind and set, straight line damascened nickel plate movement, with spring detent escapement and chronometer balance with helical hairspring, Arabic numeral metal dial with wind indicator, black painted steel spade and poker hands, contained in a gimbaled brass bowl, and mounted in a mahogany box with brass hardware, the inside of the box top with instruction label, and contained in a larger, cherry outer box, serial #2E7317, c1940
Estimate: $1,500.00 - $2,000.00
Condition Report: inner box good, with minor scrapes and scratches, label with loss at bottom, interior hardware with tarnish and minor corrosion, dial and hands good, movement dirty, oily, and with minor scratches, running, would benefit from service, outer box with scratches and tape residue, bottom with splits and losses to finish
Dimensions: 12.5in x 9.25in x 10in
Circa: 1940
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $1,400.00
791.
James Pyott, 7 Jamaica Terrace, London, a good two day marine chronometer with original box, 11 jewel, free sprung fusee movement with Earnshaw's spring detent, the Z balance with Poole's auxiliary compensation, blued, helical spring, and diamond endstone, Roman numeral silvered dial with wind indicator, gold spade and poker hands, contained in a lacquered brass bowl with gimbals, and mounted in a rosewood and rosewood veneer box with brass furniture, and brass plaque engraved "Pyott No. 389", the box also with the label of James Murray, Watch Clock, and Chronometer Maker, Calcutta
Estimate: $1,500.00 - $2,000.00
Condition Report: movement dirty, gummy and with much oil residue, plates with minor discoloration, some steel parts with spots of oxide, running, but long overdue for service, dial with minor spotting, hands good, bowl and gimbals with spotting and tarnish, box with significant losses to finish, top with checking and minor veneer lifting, one small section reglued, case hardware tarnished
Dimensions: 7in x 7.125in x 7in
Circa: 1873
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $2,300.00
792.
Brockbank, Atkins & Moore, London, free sprung lever fusee pocket watch for the military, 19 jewels, key wind and set gilt full plate movement with broad arrow mark with lever escapement, free sprung, cut bimetallic balance with gold timing screws and diamond endstone, in a sterling silver, hinged back and bezel, open face case with London hallmark and date letter for the year 1888, and Roman numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, blued steel spade and whip hands, serial #261, 58mm.
Estimate: $900.00 - $1,200.00
Condition Report: CASE: A few minor dents, back; Dings and pin pricks; Minor scratches and staining on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Dome with a few minor dents; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairline in enamel, light, 6:00. HANDS: Good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Small spot on barrel bridge. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $600.00
793.
Parkinson & Frodsham, Change Alley, London, an early 19th century two day marine chronometer with later box, 11 jewel, free sprung fusee movement with Earnshaw's spring detent, the cut bimetallic chronometer balance with blued, helical spring, and diamond endstone, Roman numeral silvered dial with wind indicator, blued steel spade and poker hands, contained in a shock mounted, nickel plated bowl, with nickel plated gimbals and original key, serial #1332, mounted in a later, purpose made, polished curly mahogany box
Estimate: $800.00 - $1,200.00
Condition Report: movement with minor staining, running, dial with minor marks and scratches, hands good, bowl and gimbal with minor marks and minor verdigris, now with later plating, box with minor scratches
Dimensions: 6.5in x 5.75in x 6.5in
Circa: 1825
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $1,300.00
794.
Richard Hornby & Son, Liverpool, a two day marine chronometer unusual balance and spring, 11 jewel, free sprung fusee movement with Earnshaw's spring detent, uncut monometallic balance with quarter screws and four cylindrical, adjustable weights and white helical balance spring, Roman numeral silvered dial with wind indicator, blued steel spade and poker hands, contained in a lacquered brass bowl with gimbals, and mounted in a mahogany and mahogany veneer box with brass furniture, serial #1341, and also with labels of Francis Moore, Chronometer and Watch Maker, Belfast, and F. Rotig, Havre
Estimate: $800.00 - $1,200.00
Condition Report: movement with staining, some steel parts with oxide, not running, good staff & detent, power present at escape wheel, locking stone missing, dial with spotting, minute hand square loose, wind indicator hand with spot of oxide, bowl and gimbals polished and lacquered, box with minor marks and scratches, lid with split at left, upper glass missing, hardware tarnished
Dimensions: 7in x 7.25in x 7in
Circa: 1850
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $950.00
795.
Elgin Watch Co., Elgin, Illinois, a feesprung Father Time deck watch with wind indicator, 18 size, 21 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted, damascened, nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold jewel settings and gold timing screws, with gimballed brass bowl, and contained in mahogany inner box, with outer cherry box, serial #21549335
Estimate: $700.00 - $900.00
Condition Report: movement dirty and with minor marks and scratches, running, bowl and gimbals tarnished, inner box retains its original finish, with crazing, and a partial Negus label on interior, plaque removed from top, one foot missing, outer box dirty, with losses to finish, leather strap broken, part of catch missing
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $600.00
796.
Zenith, Switzerland, a two day, boxed, rim wind and set lever chronometer, the gilt, 19 jewel, 3/4 plate movement with large, monometallic balance, Breguet overcoil balance spring and micrometric adjustment for regulator pin spacing, Arabic numeral silvered dial marked "Chronometre Zenith", with constant seconds and wind indicator, blued steel hands, contained in a brass bowl with gimbals, the whole mounted in a locking mahogany box, the inside of the lid with brass Chronometre Zenith plaque, serial #32655
Estimate: $700.00 - $1,000.00
Condition Report: movement very good, with one small spot of corrosion, running very well, dial very good, seconds hand with spot of oxide, bezel glass chipped, bowl and gimbals with minor tarnish and staining, box refinished, with minor bumps, plaque with rubbing and loss from timepiece
Dimensions: 6in x 4.25in x 6in
Circa: 1930
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $750.00
797.
Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Penn., model 22 chronometer watch with wind indicator, 35 size, 21 jewels, stem wind, pin set, adjusted to 6 positions and temperature, straight line damascened nickel plate movement, with lever escapement and micrometric regulator, Arabic numeral silvered metal dial, black steel spade and poker hands, serial #2F12833, the timepiece contained in a mahogany box with viewing aperture, c1940
Estimate: $500.00 - $700.00
Condition Report: CASE: Minor dings; Scratches on outer surface of case; Plastic crystal with minor scratches. DIAL: Very good. HANDS: Very good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches and scuffs on plate; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). Box with minor scrapes and scratches.
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $750.00
798.
Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Penn., model 22 chronometer watch with wind indicator, 35 size, 21 jewels, stem wind, stem/ pin set, adjusted to 6 positions and temperature straight line damascened nickel plate movement, with lever escapement and micrometric regulator, Arabic numeral silvered, engraved metal dial, black steel spade and poker hands, the timepiece contained in a mahogany box with viewing aperture, serial #2F1907, c1940
Estimate: $500.00 - $700.00
Condition Report: CASE: Dirty; Minor dings; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Crystal with minor edge chip. DIAL: Very good. HANDS: Very good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Regulator assembly with a few specks of oxide; A few screws with specks of oxide; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). Box dirty, with dings and scratches, small chip at back, left, celluloid window with scratches and flaws.
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $650.00
799.
A. Johannsen & Co., London, a keyless lever sweep seconds pocket watch for the military, 18- 19 jewels, stem wind and pin set, gilt plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, and gold timing screws in a sterling silver, hinged back and snap bezel open face case with London hallmark and date letter for the year 1916, and Roman numeral white enamel dial, blued steel spade and poker hands, serial #7825, 52mm, dial and movement signed, and with broad arrow mark.
Estimate: $400.00 - $600.00
Condition Report: CASE: Dings; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on inner surface of case; Minor scratches on crystal; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Very good. HANDS: Very good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Minor spotting; Regulator with spot of oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $750.00
800.
Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., 8 day pilot house clock, now with chronometer escapement and one second remontoire, sheet brass case, Roman numeral silvered dial with blued steel hands, brass timepiece movement, now with pivoted detent platform, the original escape wheel replaced with a contrate wheel, and engaging the escape wheel pinion, cut bimetallic balance with overcoil spring and compensation weights, the remontoire controlled by a balance spring, connecting the threaded 12 leaf escape pinion and wheel, with alternate leaves arrested by an adjustable pin in the platform
Estimate: $400.00 - $600.00
Condition Report: case with dent, tarnish, and staining, bezel with dents and bends, label with losses, case back screws replaced, dial with minor losses and tarnish, hands with minor oxide, movement with minor tarnish and staining, running, remontoire needs adjustment, movement would benefit from service. A clever upgrade from a common balance escapement.
Dimensions: 6.375in x x 3.25in
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $160.00
801.
Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Penn., "4992B", with steel navigation watch container, 16 size, 22 jewels, stem wind and set, damascened, nickel plate movement with lever escapement in a coin silver, screw back and bezel, open face case and 24-hour Arabic numeral, black painted dial, white painted spade and poker hands, serial #4C62927, c1940, contained in a gray painted, cylindrical steel case with viewing aperture and shock mount, by Geo. H. Adamson, Tecumseh, Michigan, with its original outer box and instruction sheet
Estimate: $300.00 - $400.00
Condition Report: CASE: Dings and scratches; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Plastic crystal with minor scratches; Crystal hazy; Very dirty; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Faint marks and spots. HANDS: Minor paint loss on hour hand. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor marks and scratches on plate; Fine scratches and speck of oxide on winding wheels; Bright work with scratches. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). Adamson case very good, outer box with staining and dirt, instruction sheet with discoloration
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $675.00
802.
Two pocket chronometer movements, now in brass bowls for gimbal mounting, the first marked "Thos. Buchanan Dublin", 14 jewel fusee movement with Earnshaw spring detent escapement, Z balance with compensation limiting device and helical balance spring, silvered Arabic numeral dial, blued steel hands, serial #1581, the other marked "E. Perregaux", 20 jewel nickel bar movement with pivoted detent escapement, and cut bimetallic balance with gold timing screws, Arabic numeral silvered dial, blued steel hands, serial #7098
Estimate: $500.00 - $700.00
Condition Report: both running
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $600.00
803.
Clocks- 3 (Three) Chronometers Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Penn., model 21 marine chronometers and bowls, 14 jewel, key wind and set, straight line damascened nickel plate movement with spring detent escapement and chronometer balance with helical balance spring, Arabic numerals on silvered metal dial with wind indicator, black painted steel spade and poker hands, serial numbers N2880, N2675, N872.
Estimate: $900.00 - $1,200.00
Condition Report: bowls only, no boxes are included. Dials with a few minor marks, hands good. Movement with minor marks and scratches, dirty and oily. All run, but were not tested long term.
Dimensions: x x
Circa: 1941
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $1,900.00
804.
Navigational Watch Cases: Geo. H. Adamson, Tecumseh, Michigan, "Watch Carrying Case for Master Navigational Watch", four total with three in their original carboard boxes. Lot also includes some brass marine chronometer box hardware.
Estimate: $400.00 - $500.00
Condition Report: Sold "as is".
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $425.00
805.
A.P. Walsh, London, keyless fusee pocket chronometer with wind indicator, 15 jewels, stem wind and pin set, gilt plate movement with Earnshaw's spring detent escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold timing screws and duo in uno balance spring in an 18 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and snap bezel open face case, the back with engraved "WTC" cipher, and bearing a London hallmark, and with date letter for the year 1881, Roman numeral, double sunk white enamel dial, blued steel spade and whip hands, serial #2079, 51mm, 133g TW.
Estimate: $4,000.00 - $6,000.00
Condition Report: CASE: Band with small dent, 2:00; Band with wear from chain, 11:00; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on inner surface of case; Rear cover with very small gap at band when closed; Minor scratches on crystal; Bow with wear; Crown very worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, very light, sunken field at wind indicator, otherwise very good. HANDS: Very good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratch near plate screw. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $5,000.00
806.
A.P. Walsh London, for Samuel Hammond, New York, pocket chronometer, 15 jewels, key wind and set, gilt half plate movement with Earnshaw's spring detent escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold timing screws and duo in uno balance spring in an 18 karat, yellow gold, reeded edge, engine turned hunting case, and Roman numeral, double sunk white enamel dial, blued steel spade and whip hands, serial #339, 52mm, 139.6g TW, c1870.
Estimate: $3,000.00 - $4,000.00
Condition Report: CASE: Fine scratches on outer surface of case; minor scratches on inner surface of case; Engine turning with minor wear; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Very good. HANDS: Oxidation, tip of minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; Two plate screws with minor oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $2,600.00
807.
A.P. Walsh, London, a gold, keyless open face pocket chronometer with wind indicator, 16- 17 jewels, stem wind and pin set gilt plate fusee movement with Earnshaw spring detent escapement, diamond endstone, free sprung, cut bimetallic balance with duo in uno balance spring and gold timing screws in an 18 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and snap bezel open face case with London hallmark, and date letter for the year 1880, and Roman numeral, double sunk white enamel dial, blued steel spade and whip hands, serial #2078, 50mm, 130.3g TW.
Estimate: $3,000.00 - $4,000.00
Condition Report: CASE: A few minor dings and pin pricks; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light, 1:00, wind indicator to enter, center to seconds bit. HANDS: Very good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; A few minor marks and scratches on escape wheel cock at jewel; Case screw with minor loss to blue. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks), low amplitude, needs service.
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $5,500.00
808.
James McCabe, Royal Exchange, London, first quality spring detent pocket chronometer, 13 jewels, key wind and set, gilt half plate movement with Earnshaws spring detent escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold timing screws and helical balance spring in an 18 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and bezel, reeded edge, engine turned, consular open face case with London hallmark, date letter for the year 1849, and case makers mark "GH" for Gustavus Huguenin, Roman numeral, silver dial and gold fleur de lis hands, serial #15509, 50mm, 108.4g TW.
Estimate: $3,000.00 - $4,000.00
Condition Report: CASE: Shallow dent, back; A few minor dings and pin pricks; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Scratches on dome; Engine turning with moderate wear; Bow worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Very good. HANDS: Some loss to blue, seconds; Very good, hour and minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Balance cock foot and detent mount with minor marring. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $3,000.00
809.
Johan Wiren, St. Petersburg, a large, silver cased pocket chronometer with wind indicator, 15 jewels, key wind and set gilt full plate fusee movement with Earnshaw spring detent escapement, cut bimetallic balance, helical balance spring, and diamond endstone in a sterling silver, hinged back and bezel, consular open face case with London hallmark, and date letter for the year 1878, and Roman numeral, double sunk white enamel dial, blued steel spade and whip hands, serial #80, 59mm.
Estimate: $3,000.00 - $4,000.00
Condition Report: CASE: Dome with minor dents; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Dome with minor scratches and marks; Rear cover catch added; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel and tiny surface flakes, 5:30- 6:00; Dial with abraded spot above center arbor, serial number removed. HANDS: Oxidation, minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches and pin pricks on plate; Mainspring set up click with scratches; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks), would benefit from service.
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $2,500.00
810.
Robert Roskell, Liverpool, a gold, open face pocket chronometer, 15 jewels, key wind and set gilt full plate movement with spring detent escapement, free sprung Z balance with diamond endstone, wedge shaped compensation weights and compensation limiting device, in a 22 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and bezel consular open face case with Chester hallmark and date letter for the year 1824, and Roman numeral white enamel dial, gold spade and whip hands, serial #323/38021, 52mm, 167g TW.
Estimate: $3,000.00 - $4,000.00
Condition Report: CASE: Dings and pin pricks; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on inner surface of case; Precious metal content tested. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light, 12:00, 1:30; Scratches minor to dial. HANDS: Replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Minor marks and pin pricks at detent foot screw; Screws with minor losses to blue, minor oxide; Bright work with a few specks of oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $3,200.00
811.
Samuel Hammond & Co., New York, spring detent pocket chronometer with wind indicator and box, 14 jewels, key wind and set, gilt half plate movement with Earnshaw's escapement, free sprung, cut bimetallic balance with helical balance spring, gold timing screws and diamond endstone in an 18 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and bezel, reeded edge, engine turned open face case with London hallmark and date letter for the year 1863, and Roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial, blued steel spade and whip hands, serial #2144, 50mm, 124.3g TW, together with its original velvet lined storage box.
Estimate: $3,000.00 - $4,000.00
Condition Report: CASE: Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Engine turning with moderate wear; Neatly engraved repairers notes inside back cover; Crystal with minor scratches; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairline in enamel, light, 4:00, otherwise very good. HANDS: Very good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; A few screws with minor loss to blue. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). Box good, with wear and minor losses.
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $3,400.00
812.
Rossel & Fils, Successor to J.F Bautte & Cie, Geneva, a gold, hunting cased pocket chronometer, 19 jewels, key wind and set gilt plate movement with pivoted detent escapement, diamond endstone, and free sprung, cut bimetallic balance with spherical balance spring in an 18 karat, yellow gold, engine turned hunting case with small engraved monogram on front cover, Roman numeral white enamel dial, blued steel spade and whip hands, serial #79081, 50mm, 132.5g TW, c1860.
Estimate: $2,200.00 - $3,000.00
Condition Report: CASE: Minor dings; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Engine turning with minor wear; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairline in enamel, light, 10:00. HANDS: Spot of oxide, minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Minor loss to blue on balance endstone setting; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $2,000.00
813.
A.P. Walsh, London, a silver cased, keyless pocket chronometer with wind indicator and duo in uno balance spring, 16- 17 jewels, stem wind and pin set, gilt half plate movement with Earnshaw's escapement, free sprung balance with diamond endstone and gold timing screws in a sterling silver, hinged back and snap bezel open face case with London hallmark, and date letter for the year 1913, and Roman numeral, double sunk white enamel dial, blued steel spade and whip hands, serial #2036, 51mm.
Estimate: $2,000.00 - $3,000.00
Condition Report: CASE: Back with minor dent; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Minor scratches on crystal; Pendant repaired; Precious metal content marked. Later purpose made case. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light, 1:00, 10:00, edge. HANDS: Minor oxide, hour; Minor loss to blue. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Marks and scratches at case screw; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $1,200.00
814.
Army & Navy Cooperative Society, London, spring detent pocket chronometer with wind indicator, 15 jewels, key wind and set gilt plate fusee movement with Earnshaw's escapement, free sprung, cut bimetallic balance with helical balance spring, gold timing screws and diamond endstone, in an 18 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and bezel, engine turned hunting case with London hallmark and date letter for the year 1875, and Roman numeral, double sunk white enamel dial, blued steel whip and spade hands, serial #273992, 52mm, 123.9g TW.
Estimate: $2,000.00 - $2,500.00
Condition Report: CASE: Two tiny dents, back; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Scratches on cuvette; Engine turning with minor wear; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Minor scratch; Small chips in enamel concealed by bezel, 3:00. HANDS: Very good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches, staining on plate. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $2,500.00
815.
Arnold & Frodsham, London, pocket chronometer, 16 jewels, key wind and set, gilt half plate movement with standing spring detent, free sprung cut bimetallic balance, gold timing screws, and reverse fusee in an 18 karat, yellow gold, engine turned open face case with scalloped band, and Roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial, gold spade and whip hands, serial #7462, 52mm, 116.8g TW, c1850.
Estimate: $2,000.00 - $2,500.00
Condition Report: CASE: Not original to movement, fits well, a nice recase; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Engine turning worn smooth; Case with hard solder repairs, some overflow at base of back cover; Dome replaced; Bow repaired; Dirty; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Very good. HANDS: Hour with minor bend, otherwise very good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate on plate; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $1,600.00
816.
Brockbanks, London, corrected by Thomas Earnshaw, spring detent pocket chronometer, 15 jewels, key wind and set, gilt full plate movement with Earnshaw's escapement, Z balance with helical balance spring and wedge shaped weights in a sterling silver, hinged back and bezel, consular open face case with London hallmark and date letter for the year 1810, with Roman numeral, white enamel dial, signed "THOMAS EARNSHAW INVt. ET FECIT", blued steel spade and poker hands, serial #3537, 59mm.
Estimate: $2,000.00 - $3,000.00
Condition Report: CASE: Not original to movement, fits well, nice recase; Dings and pin pricks; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Crystal with manufacturing flaws; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairline in enamel, light, 11:00- 12:00; Spider hairlines, 3:00- 4:00, edge at 7:30. HANDS: Minor oxidation. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Screw heads with loss to blue; Balance cock screw with spot of rust; Empty screw and steady pin holes from pre Earnshaw configuration; Balance arms with discoloration from heat; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Not running, fusee chain missing, will run with pressure on train, needs service and adjustment.
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $3,200.00
817.
Hatton & Harris, London, spring detent pocket chronometer, 11 jewels, key wind and set, gilt full plate movement with Earnshaw's escapement, free sprung, cut bimetallic balance with wedge shaped compensation weights, helical balance spring and diamond endstone in a sterling silver, engine turned open face case with London hallmark and date letter for the year 1851, Roman numeral, white enamel dial, gold Breguet style hands, serial #523, 55mm, with shock mounted mahogany deck box.
Estimate: $2,000.00 - $3,000.00
Condition Report: CASE: Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on inner surface of case; Crystal with minor scratches; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Very good. HANDS: Replaced minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor marks and scratches on plate; Haze; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks); Balance rim slightly bent. Box with loose bottom, scratches and dings, good overall.
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $2,800.00
818.
John Hutton, London for William Bond & Son, Boston, spring detent pocket chronometer with wind indicator, 13 jewels, key wind and set gilt plate movement with Earnshaw's escapement, free sprung cut bimetallic balance with helical balance spring, gold timing screws and diamond endstone in a coin silver, hinged back and bezel, reeded edge, engine turned open face case and Roman numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, gold spade and whip hands, serial #519, 55mm, c1865.
Estimate: $2,000.00 - $3,000.00
Condition Report: CASE: Tiny dent, back; A few minor dings; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Very good. HANDS: Very good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; A few screws with minor loss to blue. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
Dimensions: x x
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This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $3,400.00
819.
Charles Frodsham, 84 Strand, London, pocket chronometer, 15 jewels, key wind and set, gilt full plate movement with Earnshaw's spring detent escapement, free sprung cut bimetallic balance and gold timing screws in a sterling silver, hinged back and bezel, open face case with London hallmark and date letter for the year 1862, and Roman numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, gold spade and whip hands, serial #9702, 52mm.
Estimate: $1,600.00 - $2,200.00
Condition Report: CASE: Minor dings and pin pricks; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Crystal with minor scratches; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light, 4:00, 7:00. HANDS: Minute repaired. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Minor marks on balance cock foot at screw hole. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $1,900.00
820.
James Nardin, Locle, a gold cased pocket chronometer, 20 jewels, key wind and set, damascened gilt bar movement with pivoted detent escapement and cut bimetallic balance in an 18 karat, reeded edge hunting case with maker's details and owners name engraved on gold cuvette and monogram on front cover and Roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial, blued steel Breguet style hands, serial #8708, 52mm, 116.6g TW, c1870.
Estimate: $1,600.00 - $1,900.00
Condition Report: CASE: Minor, shallow dents; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Covers with wear from bow; Front cover lift spring weak; Bow worn; Pusher worn; Precious metal content tested. DIAL: A few fine scratches, otherwise very good. HANDS: Oxidation, minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Oily; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
Dimensions: x x
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This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $1,400.00
821.
Switzerland, for George Carley & Co., London, pivoted detent pocket chronometer with helical balance spring, 17- 18 jewels, stem wind and lever set gilt plate movement with pivoted detent escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold timing screws, and helical balance spring, in a sterling silver, hinged back and bezel demi hunting case, with blue enamel Roman numerals on front cover, and Arabic numeral, single sunk white enamel dial, blued steel spade and poker hands, serial #51159, 53mm, c1900.
Estimate: $1,200.00 - $1,500.00
Condition Report: CASE: Minor dent, back; Dings and pin pricks; Scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Bow with wear; Minor loss to enamel on case front; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Small fracture with glued chips, 5:30. HANDS: Very good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Small group of punch marks near barrel arbor; Minor marring to edge of top plate; Regulator with speck of oxide; Very dirty. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks), needs service.
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $700.00
822.
Switzerland, pocket chronometer with Berthouds pivoted detent, 15 jewels, key wind and set gilt bar movement with pivoted detent escapement, freesprung cut bimetallic balance with gold timing screws, and helical balance spring in a coin silver, hinged back and bezel open face case, with Roman numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, plum colored steel Breguet style hands, 54mm, c1865.
Estimate: $1,200.00 - $1,500.00
Condition Report: CASE: Dings and pin pricks; Scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Minor scratches on crystal; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: A few fine scratches. HANDS: Very good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor marks and scratches on plate; Balance cock with sharp bend near stud; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $2,800.00
823.
Garrard, Panton St., London, spring detent pocket chronometer, 15 jewels, key wind and set gilt full plate movement with Earnshaw spring detent escapement, free sprung cut bimetallic balance with helical balance spring, wedge shaped compensation weights and diamond endstone in a purpose made, silver, hinged back and bezel, consular open face case and Roman numeral white enamel dial, blued steel spade and whip hands, serial #669, 58mm.
Estimate: $900.00 - $1,300.00
Condition Report: CASE: Later, made in the early 19th century style for this movement; A few minor dings; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case. DIAL: Hairlines and cracks in enamel; Filled loss, edge, 7:00- 9:00. HANDS: Minor oxide. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Jewel screw replaced; A few screws with minor loss to blue; Hairspring stud with specks of oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks); Detent spring repaired at foot.
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $600.00
824.
Switzerland, for Dent, London, pivoted detent pocket chronometer with spherical balance spring and reverse fusee, 15 jewels, key wind and set, gilt bar movement with pivoted detent escapement and cut bimetallic balance with gold timing screws in a silver, hinged back and snap bezel, open face case and Roman numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, gold paste set and enamel ornamented hands, 51mm, c1880.
Estimate: $900.00 - $1,200.00
Condition Report: CASE: Movement fits well, a nice recase; A few minor dings; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Minor scratches on inner surface of case. DIAL: Very good. HANDS: Very good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Balance cock screw with minor oxide; One barrel bridge screw short. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $1,300.00
825.
David Morice, Fenchurch St., London, pocket chronometer with Arnolds spring detent, 16- 19 jewels, key wind and set, gilt full plate movement with Harrisons maintaining power, cut bimetallic balance and engraved balance cock with diamond endstone in a nickel, hinged back and bezel, engine turned, open face case and Roman numeral, white enamel dial, gold spade and poker hands, serial #4676, 52mm, c1820.
Estimate: $800.00 - $1,200.00
Condition Report: CASE: Not original to movement; Back cover with shallow dent at hinge; Dings and scratches; Bow replaced. DIAL: Very good, now with late 19th century transfer portraits. HANDS: Good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Bright work with scattered specks of oxide; Screw heads with minor marring and loss to blue; Escape wheel hole jewel cracked, endstone and setting rotated 90 degrees and sitting below plate surface; Winding square shortened to fit case. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks), balance slightly out of round.
Dimensions: x x
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This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $1,200.00
826.
Dent, 64 Strand & 34 Royal Exchange, London, pocket chronometer with Guiblet & Rambal fusee keyless work, 15 jewels, stem wind and pin set, gilt plate movement with Earnshaw spring detent escapement, free sprung, cut bimetallic balance with diamond endstone, helical balance spring, and gold timing screws, also with provision for locking the escape wheel, in a later, purpose made sterling silver, hinged back and bezel, open face case with Chester hallmark and date letter for the year 1940, and Roman numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, blued steel spade and whip hands, serial #33703, 50mm, c1865 (movement) .
Estimate: $800.00 - $1,200.00
Condition Report: CASE: Later, made for this movement; Minor dings and pin pricks; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light, 3:00 to seconds bit, center to seconds bit, 11:00 to center. HANDS: Good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches and marks on plate; Steel with a few specks of oxide; Screw heads with minor losses to blue. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks); Locking stone replaced with steel.
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $950.00
827.
Ulysse Breting, Locle, an unusual two train pocket chronometer with center seconds and jumping sixths, 27 jewels, key wind and set, damascened, nickel bar movement with 21,600 train, pivoted detent escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold timing screws, gold endstone settings and gold wheel train in a silver, engine turned hunting case and Roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial, gilt Breguet style hands, serial #17950, 52mm, c1875.
Estimate: $800.00 - $1,200.00
Condition Report: CASE: Case has housed another movement; Dings and scratches; Center of cuvette removed to allow view of movement. DIAL: Scratches minor to dial; Enamel with chips at 4:30, 9:30. HANDS: Fair. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Screw heads with marring and scratches; Clicks with specks of oxide; Loss to blacking in engraving. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). COMPLICATION FUNCTION: Functions properly.
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $900.00
828.
H. Mathey Peytieu, Locle, pivoted detent pocket chronometer, 19 jewels, key wind and set, damascened nickel bar movement with pivoted detent escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold timing screws and gold endstone settings in a silver, hinged back and bezel, reeded edge, engraved, open face case and Roman numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, plum colored steel Breguet style hands, 52mm, c1870.
Estimate: $700.00 - $900.00
Condition Report: CASE: Movement fits well, a nice recase; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Minor scratches on inner surface of case; Engraving with moderate wear; Minor scratches on crystal; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light, 3:00, 4:30, 6:00, 11:00; A few tiny flakes at center arbor; Minor scratches. HANDS: Minor oxide, minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Minor spotting; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $475.00
829.
Switzerland, for Clemence Bros., London, pocket chronometer, 15 jewels, stem wind and lever set gilt plate movement with pivoted detent escapement, diamond endstone, cut bimetallic balance, gold timing screws and helical balance spring in a sterling silver, demi hunting case and Roman numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, blued steel spade and whip hands, serial #51120, 53mm, c1900.
Estimate: $700.00 - $900.00
Condition Report: CASE: Minor scuffs and scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on inner surface of case; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairline in enamel, light, 6:00; Minor scratch. HANDS: Very good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Minor spotting; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks), would benefit from service.
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $750.00
830.
Charles Frodsham, 84 Strand, London, pocket chronometer, 16 jewels, stem wind and pin set gilt half plate movement with Earnshaw spring detent escapement, free sprung bimetallic balance with diamond endstone, helical balance spring with lower 3 turn spiral and gold timing screws in a gold filled, screw back and bezel open face case, Roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial, blued steel spade and whip hands, serial #04093, c1870.
Estimate: $500.00 - $800.00
Condition Report: CASE: Case has housed another movement; Dings and pin pricks; Tarnished, worn to brass; Crystal with minor scratches. DIAL: Very good. HANDS: Good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Dirty. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $650.00
831.
H. Woodmansey, Doncaster, "Patent Union Chronometer", 11 jewels, key wind and set, gilt half plate movement with Robin escapement variant, cut bimetallic balance with gold timing screws, and fusee, in a silver, hinged back and bezel, reeded edge open face case and Roman numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, black umbrella hands, serial #2471, 54mm, c1870.
Estimate: $500.00 - $700.00
Condition Report: CASE: Nicely recased; Minor dings; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Crystal with minor scratches. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel; Seconds bit loose. HANDS: Replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Balance cock foot with pin pricks; Regulator assembly with minor oxide, pitting. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks); Hairspring bent at stud, needs correction.
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $425.00
832.
Switzerland, silver cased pocket chronometer, 19 jewels, stem wind and set gilt plate movement with pivoted detent escapement and free sprung cut bimetallic balance in a coin silver, reeded edge, engine turned and engraved hunting case, Roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial, blued steel spade hands, 51mm, c1900.
Estimate: $500.00 - $800.00
Condition Report: CASE: Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on inner surface of case; Crown does not depress far enough to release front cover catch; Bezel with minor gap when seated; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Minor scratches. HANDS: Replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Marks and scratches at case screw; Winding wheels with a few minor specks of oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $450.00
833.
John Glover, London, pocket chronometer movement only, 15 jewel, gilt, full plate with Earnshaw's spring detent, free sprung cut bimetallic balance, Roman numeral white enamel dial, blued steel hands, serial #361, 46mm
Estimate: $400.00 - $600.00
Condition Report: locking stone broken, otherwise in good condition overall, should run with a new locking stone
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $190.00
834.
John Gordon, St. Johns Square, Clerkenwell, pocket chronometer movement only, 15 jewel, gilt, half plate with Earnshaw's spring detent, cut bimetallic balance, Roman numeral white enamel dial, blued steel hands, serial #4044, 44mm
Estimate: $400.00 - $600.00
Condition Report: in good condition overall, running
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $225.00
835.
Switzerland, for E.C. Dwight & Co., Freeport, Illinois, pocket chronometer movement only, gilt movement with Earnshaw's spring detent, cut bimetallic balance with gold timing screws, Roman numeral white enamel dial, blued steel hands, 47mm
Estimate: $300.00 - $400.00
Condition Report: will run dial down, balance staff good but with excessive end shake unlocking roller may also need adjustment
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $425.00
836.
T. F. Cooper, London, pocket chronometer movement only, 15 jewel, gilt, half plate with Earnshaw's spring detent, free sprung cut bimetallic balance with helical hairspring, Roman numeral white enamel dial, 43mm
Estimate: $300.00 - $500.00
Condition Report: dirty and with tarnish, fusee chain detached from barrel, will run with pressure on fusee
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $750.00
837.
Pocket chronometer movements- 3 (Three): All Swiss, with pivoted detent, the first 16- 17 jewels, nickel bar movement, helical balance spring, Roman numeral white enamel dial, coin silver open face recase, the next with 17 jewel nickel movement, gold wheel train, and Roman numeral white enamel dial, the last by Lebet & Bovet, Fleurier, for the Turkish market, 16- 17 jewel nickel movement, Turkish numeral white enamel dial
Estimate: $500.00 - $700.00
Condition Report: all running
Dimensions: x x
Circa:
This item has been sold!
Realized Price: $700.00
Schmitt Horan & Co.