05-03-201405-03-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
May 3, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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Elgin Model 600 Two-day Chronometer

Sell one like this
$2,583$2,100
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2724MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: May 03, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Elgin Model 600 Two-day Chronometer, No. 339, c. 1943, silvered Arabic numeral dial with subsidiary Up/Down indicator and seconds dials and marked Elgin, U.S.A., No. 399, 219431, damascened nickel chain fusee movement with split bi-metallic balance, spring detent escapement and helical hairspring marked Elgin 600 U.S.A., 14 Jewels, U.S. Navy, Bu. Ships N 339, 1943, in a fully gimbaled brass bowl with screw bezel housed in a glazed two-tier mahogany box with maker's plate, wd. 7 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Chronometer is currently running.


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Keywords

United States, United States Navy