DESCRIPTION:
SHIPPING NOTE: Please note that while Jones & Horan can ship this lot in-house, the cost of shipping will be expensive so please factor that into your bidding. John Arnold & Son, London, marine chronometer mounted within a purpose-made octagonal box similar to what it would have had when new, includes a locking box key, silvered dial with engraved and black painted Roman numerals, KWKS (no key is included with this lot), fully capped Arnold detent escapement, free-sprung Z balance with helical gold hairspring, gilt mvt, s#93. A fabulous piece for the person who wants a marine chronometer from one of the greatest watchmakers who has ever lived.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running after the customary twist to start but stopping occasionally, frequently will run for several minutes then stop, overhaul needed, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some scattered fine to micro-fine scratches, oxide to hairspring stud; excellent-plus dial with very light surface spotting and scattered fine scratches; fine black painted hands; purpose-made box shows very light wear, several small surface scuffs, small ding to front corner edge; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$7000
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