#72 • TS & JD Negus, New York, marine chronometer

Part of 260730 - "Unwind & Reset" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - July 23 - July 30 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $2,900.00

Status: Sold

T.S. & J.D. Negus, New York, marine chronometer, fusee-drive with spring detent escapement and 56-hour winding indicator, gimbaled brass tub set within three-tier mahogany box with brass drop handles, silvered dial of approximately 3.5 inch diameter, KWKS (a key is included as pictured), spring detent escapement with capped escape wheel, free-sprung bi-metallic balance with helical hairspring, spotted gilt damascene, s#915 with matching serial number to dial and within brass tub, box also has a front plaque with "9" and portion of a "1" remaining. CONDITION: Mvt: Running but with a periodic audible error of escapement action having a "gallop" sound, will stop at times when inverted, good winding indicator function, overhaul recommended, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some scattered surface spots; excellent dial with some scattered mild surface spots; excellent hands; tub and gimbals show medium wear, areas throughout of finish loss, spotting, and some areas of verdigris, gimbals with good function; good glass crystal; box shows light wear, a surface split crossing portion of top, so chipped areas of wood loss to lower rear, locking mechanism is not functioning and brass piece for locking position is missing, upper button latch good, good display glass. Estimate: $800 - $1,600 JH-78712