Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Jun 28, 2020
MARINE CHRONOMETER
TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Brockbanks & Atkins, LONDON. One day power reserve Marine Chronometer Made circa 1825. Fine, rosewood and brass, flat white enamel Roman dial, crossed minute track, subsidiary seconds ring, signed BROCKBANKS'/& ATKINS/LONDON/872, gold hands, Earnshaw escapement, cut-bimetallic balance with three doublescrewed circular heat compensation weights, steel spring detent and blued steel helical balance, the top plate with repeat signature, brass bayonet-fixed dust cover and bowl to brass gimbal, three-tier box with drop-down handles to the sides and ivory cartouche with the marine Chronometer number.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Brockbanks & Atkins