Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

New York, Jun 14, 2006

LOT 9

?The Battleship? Fine and very rare bronze, brass and chrome eight day going automaton desk clock with aneroid barometer and thermometer, in the form of a gunship. Made circa 1910.

USD 7,000 - 8,000

EUR 5,500 - 6,500

Sold: USD 21,240

C. Heavy bronze with two revolving gun turrets, one housing the clock, the other the barometer, chrome funnels, one mounted with thermometer, chrome helm and cleat, chrome and brass railing, hull with chrome port holes and spinning brass propeller on slate and brass base. D. Silver with radial Roman numerals, blued steel ?Scotties? hands. M. Circular gilt with monometallic balance, large brass movement in the base driving the propeller and the revolving turrets. Dim: H. 26 cm W. 30 cm L .47 cm D. 19 cm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-6-7

Good

Slightly oxidized

Oxidized

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 4-6-7-01

Fair

Slightly oxidized

Oxidized

HANDS Original