106th Auction

2022/5/21

Lot 208

Connor

A heavy and large London pocket chronometer with spring detent escapement

estimated
3.5005.000 €
Price realized
-
specific features
Case
Silver, case maker's punch mark "WL".
Dial
Enamel, off-white.
Movement
Full plate movement, chain/fusee, spring detent escapement according to Thomas Earnshaw, screw compensation balance.
Diam.60 mm
Circa1822
Ctry.England
Wt.199 g


Connor of London supplied pocket chronometers to the British Admiralty.