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RICHARD HORNBY & Son, Liverpool, Two-Day Marine Chronometer, No 1267, 180 x 180 x 195 mm

Estimate
30 000 SEK
2 680 EUR
2 720 USD
Hammer price
25 000 SEK
Purchasing info
RICHARD HORNBY & Son, Liverpool, Two-Day Marine Chronometer, No 1267, 180 x 180 x 195 mm

brass, mechanical 2 days movement, chronometer escapement, power reserve indicator, gimbaled brass bowl with clamp, in brass-bound two-tier mahogany case with brass carrying handles, ca 1850.

Serial nr 1267, Hinge stamped P.M & Co

Movement (7/10)
Dial and hands (6/10)
Case (5/10), Crack on the top
Certificate (No) Service receipt from 1925
Box (No)
Overall Opinion (7/10)

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

More information

Richard Hornby, son of a watchmaker, was born in Liverpool in June 1789 and died in November 1849. His son Gerard continued the business as Richard Hornby & Son. Richard Hornby worked at Pool Lane, Liverpool from 1832, the lane being renamed South Castle Street in 1837

Note: Richard Hornby is listed in partnership with his son between 1837 - 1851.