108th Auction

2023/5/20

Lot 439

Connor

A heavy and large London pocket chronometer with spring detent escapement

Sold

estimated
1.5003.000 €
Price realized
1.300 €
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.