#51 • Wm Bond & Son, Boston, marine chronometer w/Alaskan survey provenance

Part of 260813 - "Too Many Minutes" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - August 6 - August 13 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $1,400.00

Status: Sold

Wm. Bond & Son, Boston, by Hutton, London, marine chronometer with 54-hour winding indicator, mounted within gimbaled brass tub set within a locking two-tier brass bound mahogany box with replacement W.m. Bond & Son "No. 231" plaque to front, silvered dial of 3.15 inch diameter signed "Hutton, London, made for W.m. Bond & Son, Boston. No. 231," KWKS (a key is included with this lot as pictured), fusee-drive with spring detent escapement, bi-metallic compensation balance with blued steel helical hairspring, s#231. An interesting piece with an appealing provenance, this instrument was used during the 1892 to 1894 period by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey for longitude studies of Southeastern Alaska. Some information regarding this history can be found at the following link -https://library.oarcloud.noaa.gov/docs.lib/htdocs/rescue/cgs/003_pdf/CSC-0099.PDF - with keyword searches for "Hutton" and "231." SHIPPING NOTE: This lot contains heavy and/or fragile item(s). While Jones & Horan can ship this lot to the winner, please factor higher shipping costs into your bid. CONDITION: Mvt: Started ticking but with a periodic escapement error that stalls balance and occasionally stops it, good winding indicator function, overhaul needed, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, black discoloration to plates around perimeter areas; fine-plus dial, a few surface spots and light stains; tub and gimbals shows light wear, gimbals with fine scratches, light dings, and mild areas of finish loss, good gimbals function; good glass crystal, some finish loss/oxide to upper edge of bezel; box shows light wear, lower left screw on right side of box is loose and can be removed freely, good upper button and locking function, good display glass. Estimate: $800 - $1,600 JH-75771