Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Apr 28, 2019
LOT 79
ELLIOT BROTHERS SURVEYING ANEROID POCKET THERMOMETER; GILDED BRASS
HKD 1,500 - 2,500
CHF 200 - 300 / USD 200 - 300TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: HKD 1,250
Gilded brass surveying aneroid pocket thermometer (size 1¾"). Barrel-form case with extension post on the reverse for a magnetic compass with jewelled bar needle, calibrated to 360 degrees with cardinals and intercardinals; turned and stylised pillar with suspension ring. Silvered and engraved dial with barometric scale calibrated from 23- 31 inches of mercury with stations at the inch and divided to 1/20ths; upper portion marked "Rain" "Change" "Fair" and "Compensated"; lower part marked with the name and address of the maker "Elliott Bros / 449. Strand, / London."; fine blued-steel pointer; associated rotating bezel with altitude scale calibrated from 1,000 - 8,000 feet with stations at 1,000s and divided to 100s; bevelled glass.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |
Brand Elliot Brothers
Year circa 1870-1880
Material gilded brass
Dimensions Ø 50 mm.
Signature dial