Whyte Thomson & Co. Glasgow & South Shields, no. 5466.
A two day marine chronometer, the signed silvered Roman dial with subsidiary state of wind and seconds dials, the bezel inscribed 'CLAN LINE, 1912', blued spade and poker hands, gimbal mount and key. The mahogany box case with inset brass corner mounts and handles. 7 1/8" square.
Sold with an Ivory license TMRKKVB
The front of the case with paper label for ship 'Clan Robertson'.
Sold for £550
Estimated at £600 - £900
Whyte Thomson & Co. Glasgow & South Shields, no. 5466.
A two day marine chronometer, the signed silvered Roman dial with subsidiary state of wind and seconds dials, the bezel inscribed 'CLAN LINE, 1912', blued spade and poker hands, gimbal mount and key. The mahogany box case with inset brass corner mounts and handles. 7 1/8" square.
Sold with an Ivory license TMRKKVB
The front of the case with paper label for ship 'Clan Robertson'.
Unrestored.
Lacking lid.
Winds and runs, not tested or guaranteed. See extra images of movement
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