England, chronometer no. 4653 by J. Sewill, London, two day fusee movement with spring detent escapement, chronometer balance with helical hairspring, spotted plates, silvered Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minute markers, up/ down indicator, dial
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24 October 2024
Movement clean and running well, dial, bezel, glass and hands excellent, hands correct and possibly original, gimbals, bezel, and tub appear to retain their original coating of lacquer, box refinished, lacquer flaking from brass trim, a very nice example Ht 7 1/2", L and W 7"
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No. 4653
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Sewill, J
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5000.00
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R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
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England, chronometer no. 4653 by J. Sewill, London, two day fusee movement with spring detent escapement, chronometer balance with helical hairspring, spotted plates, silvered Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minute markers, up/ down indicator, dial signed J. Sewill, 30 Cornhill, Royal Exchange, London, Maker to the Admiralty, also marked with mention of awards received in London 1862 and Paris 1867, blued steel seconds hand, gold hour and minute hands, lacquered brass bowl in gimbals with locking lever, ratchet type key correct and possibly original, beautiful ebony box with brass binding and hardware, mother of pearl plate on front of box marked J. Sewill 30 Cornhill London c1870 Movement clean and running well, dial, bezel, glass and hands excellent, hands correct and possibly original, gimbals, bezel, and tub appear to retain their original coating of lacquer, box refinished, lacquer flaking from brass trim, a very nice example Ht 7 1/2", L and W 7"
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