10-28-200710-28-2007
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBolton MA
2383
October 28, 2007 10:00 AMCalender
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Waltham Watch Co. Marine Chronometer

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$881$750
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2383Location: BoltonDate / Time: October 28, 2007 10:00AM

Description:

Waltham Watch Co. Marine Chronometer, Waltham, Massachusetts, the eight-day, 15-jewel, lever-escapement movement in brass bowl suspended in gimbals, the dial with up/down indicator, recessed seconds bit, marked Waltham and 8 Days, in dual mahogany boxes, the inner with brass fittings marked Waltham and the outer with leather carrying handle, (viewing glass on inner box now gone),dial dia. 2 3/4 in.
Provenance: The chromoter's original owner was Captain Mathias E. Manly.
Estimate $500-700

Keywords

Waltham Watch Co., Massachusetts, 8 Days, Mathias E. Manly, original owner