Chas Smith. An early 19th century silver open face free sprung pocket chronometer
Numbered 18797, London Hallmark for 1818
Gilt brass full plate key wind free sprung chronometer fusee movement with spring detent, fine blued steel helical spring with diamond end stone, bi-metallic Z-balance with finely polished steel screwed weights, gilt metal secure dust ring, white enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer five minute divisions, gold spade hands, large subsidiary seconds at 6, polished hinged silver case, movement signed
56mm.
Gilt brass full plate key wind free sprung chronometer fusee movement with spring detent, fine blued steel helical spring with diamond end stone, bi-metallic Z-balance with finely polished steel screwed weights, gilt metal secure dust ring, white enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer five minute divisions, gold spade hands, large subsidiary seconds at 6, polished hinged silver case, movement signed
56mm.
Sold for
£3,500
inc. premium
Footnotes
- Charles Smith is listed as working in Bunhill Row between 1779-1820
Category: Clocks and Watches / Watches
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