DESCRIPTION:
M. F. Dent, 33 Cockspur St, London, marine chronometer with 8-day winding indicator, mounted within gimbaled brass tub and unmarked three-tier mahogany box with drop inset handles, silvered dial of approximately 5 inch diameter signed "M. F. Dent, 33 Cockspur St. Chronometer Maker to the Queen. London #32068," KWKS, fusee-drive with spring detent escapement, bi-metallic compensation balance with helical hairspring, spotted damascene, s#32068, plates and tub with matching numbers.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall; excellent-plus dial with light surface spotting; excellent gold hands; excellent tub and gimbals with very light wear to brass, retaining most of the original finish; box shows little wear, with several surface dings and scrapes.
ESTIMATE:
$2600
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$5000
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