#275 • H Hughes & Son, marine chronometer

Part of 261022 - "Fall Featured Auction" Horology, Jewelry & Coins - October 1 - 22 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $1,100.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Oct 22, 2026 11:00 AM EDT

H. Hughes & Son Ltd., Frenchurch St., London, marine chronometer, fusee-drive with spring detent escapement, 56-hour winding indicator, and helical hairspring, mounted within a gimbaled brass tub in a three-tier wooden box with signature plaque to front with matching s# and inset brass handles, upper display glass, silvered dial of approximately 4 inch diameter, KWKS (a key is included with this lot as pictured), free-sprung with spring detent escapement, bi-metallic compensation balance, and helical hairspring, gilt mvt, s#1958 to dial. 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, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, light surface spots and toning to plates; dial with scattered fine scratches, a couple of larger blotches between VII and VIII; excellent hands; tub and gimbals show light wear, scattered light scratches to tub, gimbals with good function; good glass crystal; box shows light wear, upper lid with a couple of light scratches, good button latch, locking function unknown as key is not present. Estimate: $800 - $1,600 JH-80755