29th Jan, 2025 11:00

The Oxford Library Sale

 
  Lot 52
 

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William Weichert, 112 Bute Docks, Cardiff, no. 2216.

A Victorian two day marine chronometer, the signed silvered Roman dial with subsidiary state of wind dial centered by a military crows foot over a seconds dial, the bezel inscribed 'MAKER BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE EMPEROR OF AUSTRIA', blued spade and poker hands, gimbal mount and key. The three part rosewood box case with inset brass corner mounts and handles. 7" square.

UPDATE, IVORY PLAQUE REMOVED, NOT SOLD WITH ITEM.SEE IMAGE

Sold for £900
Estimated at £800 - £1,200


 

William Weichert, 112 Bute Docks, Cardiff, no. 2216.

A Victorian two day marine chronometer, the signed silvered Roman dial with subsidiary state of wind dial centered by a military crows foot over a seconds dial, the bezel inscribed 'MAKER BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE EMPEROR OF AUSTRIA', blued spade and poker hands, gimbal mount and key. The three part rosewood box case with inset brass corner mounts and handles. 7" square.

UPDATE, IVORY PLAQUE REMOVED, NOT SOLD WITH ITEM.SEE IMAGE

Unrestored.


Ticks then stops, will need a service, not guaranteed. See extra images of movement 

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Auction: The Oxford Library Sale, 29th Jan, 2025

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