Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 11, 2013
LOT 176
J FOURNIER MARINE CHRONOMETER J. Fournier, Bd. du Montparnasse 57, Paris, No. 35. Made circa 1895. Fine mahogany 49-hour going marine Chronometer with power reserve indication. Accompanied by the original ratchet key.
USD 1,500 - 2,500
HKD 11,500 - 19,000 / CHF 1,400 - 2,400
Sold: USD 2,250
Three body mahogany deck watch type box. Matte silver with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds and up-and-down sector. Gilt brass spade hands. Brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain and maintaining power, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement, two-arm compensation balance with poising weights and timing screws, free sprung polished steel helical balance spring, diamond end-stone.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-8-01 |
Good Slightly scratched HANDS Original |