DESCRIPTION:
Robert Roskell, Liverpool, a gold, open face pocket chronometer, 15 jewels, key wind and set gilt full plate movement with spring detent escapement, free sprung Z balance with diamond endstone, wedge shaped compensation weights and compensation limiting device, in a 22 karat, yellow gold, hinged back and bezel consular open face case with Chester hallmark and date letter for the year 1824, and Roman numeral white enamel dial, gold spade and whip hands, serial #323/38021, 52mm, 167g TW.
CONDITION:
CASE: Dings and pin pricks; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on inner surface of case; Precious metal content tested. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light, 12:00, 1:30; Scratches minor to dial. HANDS: Replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Minor marks and pin pricks at detent foot screw; Screws with minor losses to blue, minor oxide; Bright work with a few specks of oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$3200
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