Lot 298
English Brass Mounted Mahogany Cased Marine Chronometer, #6100, A. Johannsen & Co. of London, late 19th century
Lot 298 Details
English Brass Mounted Mahogany Cased Marine Chronometer, #6100, A. Johannsen & Co. of London, late 19th century
7.6" x 7.6" x 7.4" — 19.3 x 19.3 x 18.7 cm.
dial inscribed A. Johannsen & Co. / MAKERS TO THE ADMIRALTY, / THE INDIAN GOVT. & ROYAL NAVIES OF / Italy, Spain & Portugal / 149 Minories LONDON, applied plaque inscribed A. Johannsen & Co. / London. / 6100
Estimate $700-$1,000
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CONDITION DETAILS
Top of case has crack at back and another smaller one at front of base; a couple of scuffs at the front edges; plaque on front of case broken (all there); most gilding remaining on interior brass, with some corrosion/pitting; otherwise substantially presentable; has key; movement seems to be working