John Roger Arnold, London -  silver pocket chronometer conve...

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Hammer

£1,250

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John Roger Arnold, London -  silver pocket chronometer converted to lever, the fusee movement signed Arnold, London Inv. et Fecit, no. 2080, converted to English table roller lever escapement, the plain balance cock with regulating arm and diamond endstone, free sprung blued steel hairspring, two arm bi-metallic 'Z' balance and cylindrical pillars, signed and numbered dial with Roman numerals, minute track and subsidiary seconds, blued steel hands, within an associated engine turned case with engraved cartouche, Chester 1886, case maker 'RG' (Robert Gravenor), 55mm
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** From the Dr. Plowman Collection

More Information

Movement - currently functioning, converted to lever.
Dial - hairlines and chip at the twelve position.
Glass - light surface marks.
Hands - surface marks and corrosion, minute hand tip missing and overpainted.
Case - associated later case, surface marks, rubbing to the engine turning and some bruising to the case back.
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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

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Auction Date: 25th Feb 2025 at 10am

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