Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 01, 2024
LOT 164
NUGENT WELLS, MARINE CHRONOMETER CLOCK, ROSEWOOD AND GILDED BRASS
HKD 8,000 - 16,000
EUR 950 - 1,900 / CHF 950 - 1,900 / USD 1,050 - 2,100
Sold: HKD 11,875
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.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Nugent Wells
Model Marine Chronometer Clock
Year circa 1870s
Movement No. Gilt full plate, spotted, fusee and chain, spring detent escapement, two arm bimetallic balance with timing screws and cylindrical weights, free sprung with helical spring
Case No. 7/856
Length 18cm
Height 16.5cm
Width 18cm
Weight 4.05kg. (approx.)
Signature dial and case