DESCRIPTION:
Comitti, London, a gold plated "Navigator" table clock with original crate and accessories, the 8 day timepiece movement with gold plated, balloon form skeletonized plates and four wheel train, roman numeral silvered dial below an arabic numeral sector displaying the seconds, the seconds being concentric with the large escape wheel and flanked by a pair of barbell form compound pendulums alternately engaging the grasshopper pallets, mounted to a rectangular, burl walnut veneered base with drawer and brass trimmed Perspex dome, all contained in the original storage crate, crate dimensions listed
CONDITION:
the clock is in nearly "as new" condition with some minor smudges and marks from handling, accessories include the winding key, factory paperwork, white gloves, a copy of Dava Sobel's "Longitude", allen wrench, packing materials, and outer box. The clock will run for a short time; adjustment will be required for reliable operation. According to the manufacturer, this clock was designed as a tribute to John Harrison and his H1 timepiece. More information can be found at Comitti.com.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$1700
CIRCA: 2010
DIMENSIONS: 23.5in x 16.5in x 13.5in
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