A. Ericsson Marine Chronometer

Description:

A. Ericsson Marine Chronometer, retailed St. Petersburg, No. 1061, the 4-in. silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed A. Ericsson/St. Petersburg, up-down indicator calibrated 0-56, seconds bit with 1061 within the seconds chapter, gold hands and silvered dial surround, full damascened plates, two-arm bi-metallic balance with helical hairspring and diamond endstone, chain fusee and spring detent escapement with break circuit attachment, all set in a gimbaled lacquered bowl with a tipsy-key and locking mechanism, three tier mahogany box with bone plate engraved A. Ericsson, St. Petersburg/1061, recessed handles and lock.
Estimate $2,000-2,500


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