Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Peter L de Mory Gray Two-day Marine Chronometer, no. 628, 222 Water Street Cor., Beekman, New York, 4-in. silvered dial with subsidiary seconds and up/down indicator dials and marked as above, chain fusee movement with helical hairspring, split bimetallic balance and spring detent, in a gimbaled brass bowl, housed in the bottom tier of a brass-bound wooden box, ht. 4 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Chronometer is currently running. Box lacking upper tiers.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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Peter L de Mory, BeekmanJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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