DESCRIPTION:
P.L. de Mory Gray for E. & G.W. Blunt, New York, marine chronometer with 56-hour winding indicator, mounted within gimbaled brass tub and three-tier brass bound unmarked mahogany box with brass handles, silvered dial of approximately 4 inch diameter signed "P.L. de Mory for E. & G.W. Blunt New York No.335," KWKS, fusee-drive with spring detent escapement, free-sprung bi-metallic compensation balance with blued steel helical hairspring, "Negus Patent balance," s#335.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, spotting and discoloration to plates; dial with light tarnish and micro-fine scratches; fine hands, hour with broken tip; tub and gimbals with complete loss to gilt finish; fine overall box condition with typical dings and fine scratches from years of use, loose glass top, brass fittings have started to separate from the box.
ESTIMATE:
$1400
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$2800
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