Lot #255 - A Marine Chronometer, A. Johannen & Co. London, Makers To The Admiralty And To The Royal Navies of Spain & Portugal, No. 3651
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Auction House:Leonard Joel
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Sale Name:Classic Furniture & Objects Auction
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Sale Date:26 Oct 2014 ~ 12noon
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Lot #:255
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Lot Description:A Marine Chronometer, A. Johannen & Co. London, Makers To The Admiralty And To The Royal Navies of Spain & Portugal, No. 3651
anti- clockwise with a ratchet movement, boxed in brass bound timber, glass top and velvet upholstery to interior of lid, accomplanied by spring loaded key -
Provenance:Chronometer was used in a four masted schooner, 'Anieura', sent to Australia under the command of Captain de Carteret, who then gifted the chronometer to William Smith, the vendor's gatherfather.
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Estimate:A$6,000 - 8,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Clocks & Watches
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