30th Apr, 2014 12:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Seraph)

 
  Lot 210
 

210

[M] A 2-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER BY THOMAS MERCER,...

A 2-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

Sold for £868
Estimated at £600 - £800

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report
Good running condition.

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A 2-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

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