06-02-201206-02-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
June 2, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
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Two-day Marine Chronometer by Graham & Parkes

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$1,126$950
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2600MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: June 02, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

Two-day Marine Chronometer by Graham & Parkes, Liverpool, 4 1/4 in. dia. silvered brass Roman numeral dial with 56-hour "Up-Down" indicator and marked Graham & Parkes, 43 Canning Place, Liverpool, 5122, gold hour and minute hands, lacquered gimbals and bowl, chain drive fusee movement with bi-metallic split balance, helical hairspring, detent escapement and spotted plates, tipsy key, brass-bound mahogany box with recessed carrying handles and viewing lid, ht. 6 3/4 x wd. 7 1/4 x dp. 7 1/4 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Lacking top mahogany lid and case mounted maker's plaque, old lacquered surface on all brass, movement in running condition.