Antique Dent Marine Chronometer.With Dent's "staple type " balance wheel.
Chronometer made in 1901, this information from Tony Mercer's Chronometers
Makers of the WorldGood condition.Number 5194061 Strand & 4 Royal ExchangeBox
with round enameled plate reads: DENT, 51940, TRANSVAAL, TSChronometer runs
very strong and keeps good time.Measurement of wood box: 7 1/4 " wide, 7 1/4 "
deep, and 7 3/4" tall. Looking at auction data base last Dent staple type
balance wheel chronometer number 46172sold for $9000 with premium, Skinner
Auction, Boston, June 2, 2012
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Can be shipped outside of USA, please ask for a shipping estimate.
For shipping I will be corking balance wheel, removing chronometer from box,
wrap in many
layers of bubble wrap and ship in a very large 18" x 18" x 18" heavy duty box
to provide plenty of cushion.
I have shipped over 50 chronometers with 100% no damage results.
Please take a look at my feedback. Also shipping price includes insurance.
Country/Region of Origin: United Kingdom |
Maker: Dent |
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original |
Primary Material: Brass |
Type: Chronometer |