Francis Lancaster, London - rare fine silver pocket chronome...

Hammer

£900

Francis Lancaster, London - rare fine silver pocket chronometer, the fusee movement signed Fras Lancaster, London, no. 104, with spring detent escapement, engraved balance cock, diamond endstone, free sprung blued steel helical hairspring, two arm bi-metallic 'Z' balance and cylindrical pillars, signed and numbered dial with Roman numerals, minute track and subsidiary seconds, within an associated plain case, London 1887, case maker 'JW' (Joseph Walton), 55mm
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** From the Dr. Plowman Collection

More Information

Movement - currently functioning.
Dial - crack at the two/three position.
Glass - light surface marks.
Hands - good.
Case - good case with light surface marks and mild tarnishing, later associated.
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Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained