#54 • Thomas Mercer, two-day survey chronometer w/break circuit attachment

Part of 260827 - "Not Enough Time" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - August 20 - August 27 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $425.00

Status: Sold

Thomas Mercer, St. Albans, England, two-day survey chronometer, 56-hour winding indicator, mounted within a stainless steel tub, upper display glass with port cover for winding, stop/start slide adjacent bezel, silvered dial of approximately 4 inch diameter and cutout subsidiary seconds, KWKS (a key is included within box as pictured), fusee-drive with spring detent escapement and break circuit attachment, bi-metallic compensation balance with white metal alloy helical hairspring, s#18787 with matching serial number within tub. SHIPPING NOTE: While Jones & Horan can ship this lot in-house, the cost of shipping will be expensive so please factor that into your bidding if you cannot pickup in person. CONDITION: Mvt; Running, good winding indicator function, good stop/start slide function, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, darkened plate tone with scattered surface spots; dial with many abrasions, finish loss at portion of upper perimeter; nearly mint hands; tub shows light wear, some typical surface spots and marks; plastic crystal with curved surface scratch caused by winding aperture cover motion. Estimate: $500 - $900 JH-77241