Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
A.P. Walsh, London, No. 218 18kt Gold Open Face Chronometer, retailed by Hammond & Co., New York, c. 1900, porcelain Roman numeral dial signed and numbered by the retailer, sunk seconds and Up-Down indicator, blued-steel spade hands, the guilloche case with vacant boss carries a maker's hallmark in side the lid and on the stem FT/London, possibly Frederick Thoms, three-quarter gilt plate, pin set, crown wind, free-sprung movement signed A.P. Walsh/London/No.218, spring detent escapement, bimetallic temperature compensating balance, helical hairspring, diamond endstone, and engraved bridge and foote, dia. 51 mm, 115.8 g.
Estimate $2,000-3,000
Movement winds, sets and starts with minimal wind, dial and case in excellent condition. Fine hairline at "5". Free-sprung movement.
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Frederick Thoms, LondonJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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