$1,659
Two-Day Marine Chronometer by Thomas Bassnett, Liverpool, No. 1845, the three-tier mahogany box with brass fittings and carrying handles, glazed viewing cover, lacquered brass gimbals and bowl, 4 in. dia. silvered brass dial with Roman numerals and marked Thomas Bassnett, 5 Bath Street, Liverpool , 56-hour Up-Down indicator, seconds bit and numbered 1845 , two-day chain fusee movement, spring detent escapement, helical hairspring, split balance with adjustment screws and brass weights, tipsy key, padded and felt-lined outer carrying case and timing record dated 1940, ht. 7 1/2 in. movement runs but needs cleaning; minute hand broken, lacking boss on front of case carrying chronometer number.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-07-25
