AUCTION : 1017

Lot#: 814

DESCRIPTION: Army & Navy Cooperative Society, London, spring detent pocket chronometer with wind indicator, 15 jewels, key wind and set gilt plate fusee movement with Earnshaw's escapement, free sprung, cut bimetallic balance with helical balance spring, gold timing screws and diamond endstone, in an 18 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and bezel, engine turned hunting case with London hallmark and date letter for the year 1875, and Roman numeral, double sunk white enamel dial, blued steel whip and spade hands, serial #273992, 52mm, 123.9g TW.
CONDITION: CASE: Two tiny dents, back; Minor scratches on outer surface of case; Scratches on cuvette; Engine turning with minor wear; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Minor scratch; Small chips in enamel concealed by bezel, 3:00. HANDS: Very good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches, staining on plate. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE: $2000 - $2500
PRICE SOLD: $2400

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