Precision TimekeeperRobert Roskell

Precision TimekeeperRobert Roskell, Liverpool, No. 1501/60537, hallmarked 1855-56.Very fine and interesting 18K gold and enamel hunting-cased pocket chronometer with special escapement. Four-body, "bassine et filets", front cover with the enameled monogram "PND" in strap, matching enamel frame over scrolling decoration, engine-turned outer frame, the back with the same initials in matching imperial blue enamel on engine-turning, gold hinged cuvette. By Droz, white enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary sunk seconds. Gold Breguet hands.