Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 09, 2021

LOT 457

RICHARD HORNBY, MARINE CHRONOMETER, POWER RESERVE

CHF 1,500 - 2,500

HKD 12,000 - 20,000 / USD 1,500 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 2,500

Fine, mahogany and brass, 59-hour going with power reserve indication, marine chronometer


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

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

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Richard Hornby, Liverpool

Model Marine Chronometer

Year Circa 1860

Movement No. 480

Case No. 480

Caliber 34’’’ Chain fusee movement with maintaining power, diamond endstones for the balance wheel, freesprung blued steel helical spring with terminal curve, Earnshaw type detent escapement, cut and compensated bimetallic balance wheel

Dimensions 16 X 16 X 19 cm

Signature Dial

Accessories outer wood box (with leather webbing) 22 X 22 X 21 CM