Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 01, 2024

LOT 165

JOHN POOLE, MARINE CHRONOMETER CLOCK, ROSEWOOD AND GILDED BRASS

HKD 8,000 - 18,000

EUR 950 - 2,200 / CHF 950 - 2,100 / USD 1,050 - 2,400

Sold: HKD 12,500

A fine and rare, rosewood and brass, key-winding marine clock, with brass bowl and gimballed suspension, silvered dial with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock, 56 hours power reserve indication below 12.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Brand John Poole

Model Marine Chronometer Clock

Year circa 1860

Movement No. Spotted gilt brass full plate, relieved for the barrel, with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain and maintaining power, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement

Case No. 2982

Length 18cm

Height 16cm

Width 18cm

Signature dial and case

Accessories Key

Notes

Movement: Spotted gilt brass full plate, relieved for the barrel, with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain and maintaining power, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement, Poole’s auxiliary compensation balance, diamond endstone, free sprung blued steel helical balance spring with terminal curves.