DESCRIPTION:
Samuel Hammond & Co., New York, spring detent pocket chronometer with wind indicator and box, 14 jewels, key wind and set, gilt half plate movement with Earnshaw's escapement, free sprung, cut bimetallic balance with helical balance spring, gold timing screws and diamond endstone in an 18 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and bezel, reeded edge, engine turned open face case with London hallmark and date letter for the year 1863, and Roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial, blued steel spade and whip hands, serial #2144, 50mm, 124.3g TW, together with its original velvet lined storage box.
CONDITION:
CASE: Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Engine turning with moderate wear; Neatly engraved repairers notes inside back cover; Crystal with minor scratches; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairline in enamel, light, 4:00, otherwise very good. HANDS: Very good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; A few screws with minor loss to blue. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). Box good, with wear and minor losses.
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$3400
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