DESCRIPTION:
Morris Tobias, 31 Minories, London, marine chronometer with 30-hour winding indicator, mounted in gimbaled brass tub within a three-tier brass bound mahogany box with serial number plaque in addition to brass plaque engraved "Chronometer," silvered dial of approximately 4 inch diameter signed "Morris Tobias #728, 31 Minories, London," KWKS, fusee-drive with spring detent escapement, free-sprung bi-metallic compensation balance with blued steel helical hairspring and trapezoidal weights, s#728.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, light spotting and discoloration to plates; dial with loss of silvering to perimeter, numerous light micro-fine scratches; excellent hands show light oxide; fine tub and gimbals with numerous fine scratches and discoloration to brass; excellent-plus box condition overall, gilt handles and tub mounts worn to brass.
ESTIMATE:
$1400
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$2800
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