Native American, Western, American, and Southern Auction
Fri, May 21, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1054
Waltham Eight Day Ship's Chronometer and Case
Estimate: $500 - $700
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
American, late 19th/early 20th century, brass clock withÿbeveled glass plate, 2-1/2 in. dial marked with roman numerals, up/down indicator, "8 Days", and "Waltham", in brass bound square wood case with "Waltham" nameplate and top glass panel, brass gimbal mount for clock, case 4-1/4 x 4-7/8 x 4-7/8 in.; exterior wood case with hinged lid opening to green felt lined interior, 8-3/4 x 7-5/8 x 7-3/8 in. - Provenance: label for B. Cooke & Son, Ltd. Hull; Private Collection, Kingsport, Tennessee
not apparently operational, clock does not sit secure in gimbal fixture, scratches, polish wear, and some discoloration to brass elements, some scratches, bumps, and edge wear to wood, some scratches and surface dirt layer to glass; exterior case with crack and separation to top
