$3,567
William Bond & Son Two-day Marine Chronometer, Boston, no. 556, with 3 3/4-in. dia. silvered brass dial inscribed "Wm. Bond & Son, Boston, No. 556," roman numerals, up/down indicator and seconds dial below, gilt spade hour hands, blued-steel seconds, screw-fit glazed bezel, brass gimbal and bowl, chain drive fusee movement with maintaining power, two-arm split bimetallic balance, helical hairspring, and spring detent escapement, in a three-tier, brass-bound, rosewood box with brass carrying handles and mother-of pearl plaque, ht. 7 1/2 in. Estimate $1,500-2,500 currently running The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-10-27
