29th Oct, 2014 12:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Wizard)

 
  Lot 175
 

175

[M] EDWARD BAKER 8-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER, NO....

EDWARD BAKER 8-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER, NO. 827, CIRCA 1830
the 4½in. silvered dial signed Edwd. Baker, London, 827, champlevé Roman numerals, large subsidiary seconds and up-and-down dials, blued-steel hour and minute hands, 2-frame brass movement with reverse fusee and chain, Harrison's maintaining power, Earnshaw-type footed spring detent escapement, bimetallic compensation balance with cylindrical temperature weights and meantime adjustment nuts, free-sprung blued-steel helical balance spring, gimbal-mounted brass bowl with screw-down bezel, convex glass -- 5¼in. diameter

Sold for £2,480
Estimated at £800 - £1,200

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report
Movement clean and in going order, no obvious defects, dial oxidised, box lacking.

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.

 
EDWARD BAKER 8-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER, NO. 827, CIRCA 1830
the 4½in. silvered dial signed Edwd. Baker, London, 827, champlevé Roman numerals, large subsidiary seconds and up-and-down dials, blued-steel hour and minute hands, 2-frame brass movement with reverse fusee and chain, Harrison's maintaining power, Earnshaw-type footed spring detent escapement, bimetallic compensation balance with cylindrical temperature weights and meantime adjustment nuts, free-sprung blued-steel helical balance spring, gimbal-mounted brass bowl with screw-down bezel, convex glass -- 5¼in. diameter
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