Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 15, 2016
LOT 133
JOHN ARNOLD DETENT SILVER John Arnold detent silver deck Chronometer Copenhagen Jn. Arnold, London, Invenit et Fecit, No. 35, circa 1800. Very fine and rare silver spring detent pocket chronometer.
CHF 7,000 - 9,000
HKD 56,000 - 72,000 / USD 7,300 - 9,400
Three-body, polished. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. 42 mm. hinged, frosted gilt brass full plate, cylindrical pillars, spring detent escapement with detent set in a slot cut in the back plate, cut bimetallic compensation balance with outer temperature screws and inner mean time nuts, blued steel free-sprung helical balance spring with outer terminal curves, English cock with diamond endstone, the unlocking roller set above the impulse roller.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-19 |
Good Dent(s) |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |