10th May, 2016 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Courageous')
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[M] A TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER BY THOMAS MERCER,...
A TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER BY THOMAS MERCER, ST ALBANS, NO. 23750, CIRCA 1961
the 4in. silvered dial signed as per title, single chain fusee movement with counter-numbered spot finished plates, spring detent escapement to cut bimetallic balance with circular heat compensation weights, Earnshaw escapement and palladium helical balance spring, gimbal-mounted within two-tier wooden box with key and Japanese retailer's plate and label dated '1974' and a copy of the original rating certificate from Mercers -- 7 in. (18 cm.) square
the 4in. silvered dial signed as per title, single chain fusee movement with counter-numbered spot finished plates, spring detent escapement to cut bimetallic balance with circular heat compensation weights, Earnshaw escapement and palladium helical balance spring, gimbal-mounted within two-tier wooden box with key and Japanese retailer's plate and label dated '1974' and a copy of the original rating certificate from Mercers -- 7 in. (18 cm.) square
Sold for £992
Estimated at £500 - £800
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER BY THOMAS MERCER, ST ALBANS, NO. 23750, CIRCA 1961
the 4in. silvered dial signed as per title, single chain fusee movement with counter-numbered spot finished plates, spring detent escapement to cut bimetallic balance with circular heat compensation weights, Earnshaw escapement and palladium helical balance spring, gimbal-mounted within two-tier wooden box with key and Japanese retailer's plate and label dated '1974' and a copy of the original rating certificate from Mercers -- 7 in. (18 cm.) square
the 4in. silvered dial signed as per title, single chain fusee movement with counter-numbered spot finished plates, spring detent escapement to cut bimetallic balance with circular heat compensation weights, Earnshaw escapement and palladium helical balance spring, gimbal-mounted within two-tier wooden box with key and Japanese retailer's plate and label dated '1974' and a copy of the original rating certificate from Mercers -- 7 in. (18 cm.) square
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Courageous'), 10th May, 2016
