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November 10 | 11:00 AM
Charles Miller Ltd

305 - A TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER BY THOMAS RUSSELL & SON, LONDON & LIVERPOOL, CIRCA 1873

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Estimation

£1,200 - 1,800 (€1,400 - 2,200)

Sale fees

28.8%

A TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER BY THOMAS RUSSELL & SON, LONDON & LIVERPOOL, CIRCA 1873 the 3¾in. silvered Roman dial signed as per title, numbered '2246' and inscribed in large Gothic text within the bezel Makers to the Queen / And H.R.H. Prince Alfred, the subsidiary seconds dial embellished with the Queen crown and 'VR', up/down dial, gold spade hands with oxidised secondaries, the movement with spotted plates, Earnshaw escapement with bi-metallic standard balance, blued helical spring to detent, contained in gimbal-mounted bowl within best bound three-tier case of issue with plush-lined top lid, mother of pearl maker's plate and brass owner's monogrammed shield, inset drop handles, securing arm and tipsy key, approx. -- 7in. (18cm.) cubed Provenance: Bonhams London: Fine Clocks, 13 July 2023, lot 138.

Auction details

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art
Tuesday, November 10
11:00 AM
300 Munster Road
SW6 6BH London, United Kingdom
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