Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Five Silver Open Face Watches, England and America, four key-wind, key-set, movements, John Johnson, Liverpool, in a pair case, movement marked Thos. Russell & Son, Makers to the Queen, an unsigned movement and a dial marked Quartier Au Locle, all in engine- turned cases, and a stem-wind, lever-set Hampden in a fully engraved case, dia. 45 to 57 mm.
Estimate $200-400
Hampden is ticking. Quartier with broken crown wheel pivot and movement hinge. Unsigned has broken movement hinge. Johnson will tick but not stay running and has dial hairlines
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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John Johnson, United KingdomJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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