DESCRIPTION:
Robert Roskell, Liverpool. a large, silver cased pocket chronometer, 15 jewels, gilt full plate fusee movement with Earnshaw's spring detent escapement, Earnshaw balance with diamond endstone, and blued steel helical balance spring in a sterling silver, hinged back and bezel, reeded edge, engine turned open face case with Chester hallmark and date letter for the year 1823, roman numeral white enamel dial with gold spade and poker hands, serial #295/36994, 61mm
CONDITION:
CASE: Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; A few minor bumps and dings to band; Fine scratches on dome at winding arbor; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: One faint, short hairline below serial number and a minor flake at center of seconds bit, otherwise very good. HANDS: Very good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; Fine circular scratch from mainspring set up click; Movement dirty; Third wheel jewel screw with spot of rust; Catch with minor oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3500
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