24th Nov, 2020 10:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Venerable)

 
Lot 243
 

243

[M] A MODEL 134M RUSSIAN AIR FORCE TWO-DAY CHRONOMETER BY THE FIRST MOSCOW WATCH FACTORY, CIRCA 1960

A MODEL 134M RUSSIAN AIR FORCE TWO-DAY CHRONOMETER BY THE FIRST MOSCOW WATCH FACTORY, CIRCA 1950

the 3½in. silvered dial signed in Cyrillic as per title and numbered 722, gold hands with blued secondaries, striped gilt brass plates counter-stamped and numbered, Earnshaw escapement with Guillaume balance with silvered helical spring and jewelled detent, contained within a sprung and pivoted brass bowl with electrical contacts and stabilising arm, in light wood three-tier case with locking arm, tipsy key, bevelled glass viewing port with rubber stabilising ring under and test label pasted inside lid (electrical components removed) -- 7½in. (19cm.) square; together with a timer from a MiG jet, with black dial divided for 12-hr and 30-hr dials and stop/start sweep seconds, numbered in Cyrillic 56534

Sold for £558
Estimated at £500 - £800

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report

Both chronometer and timer running at time of cataloguing.

We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of this property. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Charles Miller Ltd is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.

 

A MODEL 134M RUSSIAN AIR FORCE TWO-DAY CHRONOMETER BY THE FIRST MOSCOW WATCH FACTORY, CIRCA 1950

the 3½in. silvered dial signed in Cyrillic as per title and numbered 722, gold hands with blued secondaries, striped gilt brass plates counter-stamped and numbered, Earnshaw escapement with Guillaume balance with silvered helical spring and jewelled detent, contained within a sprung and pivoted brass bowl with electrical contacts and stabilising arm, in light wood three-tier case with locking arm, tipsy key, bevelled glass viewing port with rubber stabilising ring under and test label pasted inside lid (electrical components removed) -- 7½in. (19cm.) square; together with a timer from a MiG jet, with black dial divided for 12-hr and 30-hr dials and stop/start sweep seconds, numbered in Cyrillic 56534

Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Venerable), 24th Nov, 2020

Mercantile : 1-98

Naval : 101-179

Instruments : 181-295

Printed catalogues available at £20 (+P&P)

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