Eggert & Son Two-day Marine Chronometer

Eggert & Son Two-day Marine Chronometer, New York, no. 276, 4-in. silvered roman numeral dial reading as above, gold hands, up/down indicator, and seconds bit, damascened rear plate engraved "Eggert & Son/New York no. 276," chain fusee movement, maintaining power, two-arm bimetallic balance, helical hairspring, jeweled escape and balance, mounted in a brass gimbaled bowl and housed in a three-tier brass-bound mahogany box with carrying handles. Estimate $800-1,200 currently keeping time, hour hand damaged or replaced, venner loss on box. 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.