January Auction (Sale #262)

Brass Ship Chronometer Assortment

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Start price: $150

Estimated price: $300 - $500

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Description

Brass Ship Chronometer Assortment

Three brass marine chronometers having enameled dials, gimbaled in mahogany boxes having glass faces and brass fittings; two marked ‘Ship’s Time’ and ‘Quartz’ on dial, the third is Russian and marked in Cyrillic characters indicating ‘1st Moscow Clock Factory Kirov’ and having its key

Condition: Very Good to Good, one ‘Ship’s Time’ example having lost a brass knob that holds the gimbal to the case; the Russian example lacks the hinged lid that would cover the glass; mahogany cases having occasional scratches and scuffs; moderate water damage to finish of Russian case; overall light wear consistent with age and normal use; not tested for operation; we cannot guarantee the operation, accuracy or longevity

Height: 6.75 inches, Length: 8.25 inches, Width: 7.75 inches (Russian case)

Category: Decorative Arts > Clocks

Tax Status: Subject to an 8.25% sales tax for Illinois residents

Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot.
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Approximate Sale Time: 11:25 am CST

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Condition: Very Good to Good, one ‘Ship’s Time’ example having lost a brass knob that holds the gimbal to the case; the Russian example lacks the hinged lid that would cover the glass; mahogany cases having occasional scratches and scuffs; moderate water damage to finish of Russian case; overall light wear consistent with age and normal use; not tested for operation; we cannot guarantee the operation, accuracy or longevity