Bidspirit auction | Brass Ship Chronometer Assortment


Brass Ship Chronometer Assortment - Brass Ship Chronometer Assortment Three brass marine chronometers having enameled dials, gimbaled in mahogany boxes having glass faces and brass fittings; two marked 'Ship's Time' and 'Quartz' on dial, the third is Russian and marked in Cyrillic characters indicating '1st Moscow Clock Factory Kirov' and having its key Condition: Very Good to Good, one 'Ship's Time' example having lost a brass knob that holds the gimbal to the case; the Russian example lacks the hinged lid that would cover the glass; mahogany cases having occasional scratches and scuffs; moderate water damage to finish of Russian case; overall light wear consistent with age and normal use; not tested for operation; we cannot guarantee the operation, accuracy or longevity Height: 6.75 inches, Length: 8.25 inches, Width: 7.75 inches (Russian case) Category: Decorative Arts > Clocks Tax Status: Subject to an 8.25% sales tax for Illinois residents Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Approximate Sale Time: 11:25 am CST Links to High Resolution Images: Image #1 Image #2 Image #3 Image #4 Image #5 Image #6 Condition: Very Good to Good, one 'Ship's Time' example having lost a brass knob that holds the gimbal to the case; the Russian example lacks the hinged lid that would cover the glass; mahogany cases having occasional scratches and scuffs; moderate water damage to finish of Russian case; overall light wear consistent with age and normal use; not tested for operation; we cannot guarantee the operation, accuracy or longevity