A TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER BY A. JOHANNSEN & CO., LONDON, CIRCA 1918
the 4in. silvered dial signed as per title and numbered 7975 and inscribed with the Government Broad arrow mark, blued spade hands, chain fusée movement with balance, silvered helical spring and jewelled detent, Earnshaw escapement, spotted backplates counter-numbered contained within gimbal-mounted brass bowl in a three-tier wooden box of issue with locking arm, tipsy key, spare mainspring, drop handles and maker’s plate, approximately -- 7 ½in. (19cm.) cubed; together with receipt from Government sale dated 18th March 1976 and copies of ships’ service logs from 1918 to 1967 and associated paperwork
(A lot)
Sold for £2,728
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,800
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Condition Report
fine overall condition
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 MARINE CHRONOMETER BY A. JOHANNSEN & CO., LONDON, CIRCA 1918
the 4in. silvered dial signed as per title and numbered 7975 and inscribed with the Government Broad arrow mark, blued spade hands, chain fusée movement with balance, silvered helical spring and jewelled detent, Earnshaw escapement, spotted backplates counter-numbered contained within gimbal-mounted brass bowl in a three-tier wooden box of issue with locking arm, tipsy key, spare mainspring, drop handles and maker’s plate, approximately -- 7 ½in. (19cm.) cubed; together with receipt from Government sale dated 18th March 1976 and copies of ships’ service logs from 1918 to 1967 and associated paperwork
(A lot)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Untiring), 27th Apr, 2021
Mercantile (Sail) 1-123
Mercantile (Steam) 124-166
Naval (Sail) 170-252
Naval (Steam) 255-339
Navigational & Scientific Instruments 340-395
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Printed catalogues available at £20 (+P&P)
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