Lot #210a - Superb Comitti London 'The Grasshopper Clock'
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Auction House:Lugosi Auctioneers & Valuers
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Sale Name:Antiques & Collectables Auction
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Sale Date:08 Sep 2019 ~ 12noon (AEST)
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Lot #:210a
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Lot Description:Superb Comitti London 'The Grasshopper Clock'
in glass and mahogany display case with key drawer and certificate of authenticity, Serial numbered limited production movement retails for $20,000, limited to fifty made annually
Height: 21" (53cm) Width: 13.5" (34cm) Depth: 10" (25cm) -
Notes:The Grasshopper Clock is based on the first marine chronometer made by the world’s most famous clock maker John Harrison (1693 – 1776). The clock features the ‘grasshopper escapement’ operated by two inter-linked pendulums that compensated for the motion of a ship. The eight day fusee movement is made from solid brass that is hand polished and gold plated. The dials are silver plated. Seconds are indicated by the 180° scale above the clock face. The time is indicated by fine Bregeut hands. Each clock is supplied with a copy of Dava Sobel’s book Longitude that reveals the story of John Harrison’s life.
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Estimate:A$5,000 - 8,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Clocks & Watches
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