3rd Nov, 2015 12:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Encounter')

 
Lot 259
 

259

[M] WEMPE, HAMBURG, A TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER,...

WEMPE, HAMBURG, A TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER, No. 8218, CIRCA 1968
the 4in. frosted dial signed Chronometerwerke, Wempe, Hamburg, and numbered 8218, upright black Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and up-and-down dials, blued steel hands, matte silver metal plates, reverse fusee and chain, free-sprung silver-coloured helical balance spring, integral balance with four cylindrical temperature compensation weights, Earnshaw-type footed spring detent escapement within counter-weighted patinated plastic bowl and gimballed within two-tier mahogany box with bevelled glass top, original tipsy key, maker's plaque bearing counter number, approx. -- 7in. (18cm.) square

Sold for £397
Estimated at £500 - £800

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report
Dial clean, movement clean and in going order, box clean, outer gimbal ring broken at pivot point.

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.

 
WEMPE, HAMBURG, A TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER, No. 8218, CIRCA 1968
the 4in. frosted dial signed Chronometerwerke, Wempe, Hamburg, and numbered 8218, upright black Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and up-and-down dials, blued steel hands, matte silver metal plates, reverse fusee and chain, free-sprung silver-coloured helical balance spring, integral balance with four cylindrical temperature compensation weights, Earnshaw-type footed spring detent escapement within counter-weighted patinated plastic bowl and gimballed within two-tier mahogany box with bevelled glass top, original tipsy key, maker's plaque bearing counter number, approx. -- 7in. (18cm.) square

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