109th Auction

2023/11/18

Lot 232

W. Melling

A very fine gold pocket chronometer in near mint condition, with keywinding and 30h power reserve indication - with wooden box

Sold

estimated
2.2004.000 €
Price realized
4.200 €
specific features
Case
18 K gold, smooth, engraved nobel family crest.
Dial
Enamel.
Movement
1/2 plate movement, chain/fusee, spring detent escapement, extremely fine heavy chronometer comp. balance with gold screws, freesprung blued helical balance spring.
Diam.52 mm
Circa1881
Ctry.England
Wt.126 g


Maker with number mentioned in "Chronometer makers of the world" by Tony Mercer, page 201, NAG Press 1991.