#54 • Thomas Mercer, marine chronometer

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

High bid $500.00

Status: Sold

Thomas Mercer, marine chronometer with 56-hour winding indicator, mounted within gimbaled brass tub set within a two-tier wooden box with upper display glass, safety message written in German to front, silvered dial of approximately 4 inch diameter, KWKS (a key is included with this lot as pictured), fusee-drive with spring detent escapement, bi-metallic compensation balance with white metal helical hairspring, s#20484 with matching serial number within tub. 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: Running, good winding indicator function, darkening to portions of plates; dial with evident sanding which has removed nearly all of silvered finish and left a dark yellow tone, some scattered small surface spots; fair minute hand has been overpainted in dark color, other hands excellent; tub and gimbals show medium wear, scattered abrasions and dark areas, gimbals with little surface finish remaining, good gimbals function; good glass crystal; box shows light wear, some typical scattered dings and marks, evident loss of a plaque to upper portion of front with two empty holes and a shadow of rectangular shape visible, button latch good, good display glass. Estimate: $500 - $800 JH-77792