24th Nov, 2020 10:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Venerable)

 
Lot 247
 

247

[M] A TWO-DAY MODEL 21 MARINE CHRONOMETER BY HAMILTON, LANCASTER, PA, MID-20TH CENTURY

A TWO-DAY MODEL 21 MARINE CHRONOMETER BY HAMILTON, LANCASTER, PA, MID-20TH CENTURY

with 4in. silvered dial, signed as per title Hamilton, Lancaster, PA U.S.A, and numbered N8638/1941, up/down and subsidiary seconds dials, ebonised steel hands, striped steel plates counter-signed, with Earnshaw escapement with Hamilton balance with silvered helical spring and jewelled detent, contained within gimbal-mounted brass bowl within associated three-tier wooden box with locking arm, tipsy key and inset drop handles -- approx. 7½in. (19cm.) square

Sold for £1,240
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report

Running well at time of cataloguing.

We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of this property. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Charles Miller Ltd is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.

 

A TWO-DAY MODEL 21 MARINE CHRONOMETER BY HAMILTON, LANCASTER, PA, MID-20TH CENTURY

with 4in. silvered dial, signed as per title Hamilton, Lancaster, PA U.S.A, and numbered N8638/1941, up/down and subsidiary seconds dials, ebonised steel hands, striped steel plates counter-signed, with Earnshaw escapement with Hamilton balance with silvered helical spring and jewelled detent, contained within gimbal-mounted brass bowl within associated three-tier wooden box with locking arm, tipsy key and inset drop handles -- approx. 7½in. (19cm.) square

Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Venerable), 24th Nov, 2020

Mercantile : 1-98

Naval : 101-179

Instruments : 181-295

Printed catalogues available at £20 (+P&P)

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THIS SALE WILL BE CONDUCTED LIVE ONLINE ONLY

You will not be able to bid live in the room. Absentee bids may be left via the website or using a bid form or you can bid via one of three online platforms. Unfortunately, we cannot offer telephone bidding for this sale

  • UKAuctioneers.com  this service offers a choice of either paying a one-off £3.95 flat fee for the sale and no further charges; or 3% of the hammer price. Charles Miller Ltd will refund successful buyers who bid via the £3.95 flat fee
  • The-Saleroom.com – charges 5% of the hammer price
  • Invaluable.com – charges 3% of the hammer price

 

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