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Lot 7

E J DENT AN 18CT GOLD KEYWOUND POCKET CHRONOMETER WITH SPRING DETENT ESCAPEMENT AND A FITTED MAHOGANY BOX CIRCA 1855
Dial: white enamel Roman, large Arabic subsidiary seconds
Movement: full-plate gilt finished spring detent, free-sprung, hellical hairspring
Case: circular engine-turned, cuvette with presentation inscription Presented to Captain George Franklin, of the Steam Transport Columba, By the Lords of the Admiralty, In testimony of their approbation of his zeal and activity while employed at Balaclava 1855
Dimensions: 50mm diameter
Signed: box, dial and movement signed E. J. Dent Watchmaker to the Queen, London, No. 10221
Accessories: key, mahogany deck box, fitted wooden interior opening into an easel-form stand with blue velvet lining, measuring approximately 10 x 8.5 x 4.5cm

Estimate $3,000 - $5,000

Sold for $9,500

dial: good
hands, glass: good
case: engine-turned decoration good, very light signs of wear, condition commensurate with age and careful use
movement: running but not recently serviced or timed, detent intact and working
total weight approximately 114.8 grams
mahogany box is kept in nice condition and shows no visible damage, replacement winding hole
overall condition: very good


The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to seek further information or request additional images during our pre-sale period where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Please note condition reports can be amended during the pre-sale period, so we strongly suggest any interested bidders check the published condition report available on the website before the auction commences. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.

Timepieces

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8717
4:00pm - 23 October 2023
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141

VIEWING
Sydney: Friday 13 - Sunday 15 October, 10am - 4pm
36-40 Queen St, Woollahra NSW
Adelaide: Wednesday 18 October, 2pm - 7pm
429 Pulteney Street, Adelaide, SA
Melbourne: Friday 20 - Sunday 22 October, 10am - 4pm
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra VIC

CONTACT
Patricia Kontos
patricia.kontos@leonardjoel.com.au


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