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William Goffe, Falmouth
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- William Goffe, Falmouth
- A FINE SILVER CONSULAR CASED POCKET CHRONOMETER1818, NO. 754
- silver
- diameter 58mm
• Movement: gilded full plate, Earnshaw-type spring detent escapement, plain balance cock, two-arm bi-metallic compensation balance with segmental weights, blued steel helical spring with adjustable stud fixing on separate cock, diamond endstone, signed and numbered Willm. Goffe, Falmouth, 754
• Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, large subsidiary seconds with Arabic numerals, blued steel skeletonised spade hands, signed and numbered Wm. Goffe, Falmouth, 754
• Case: silver consular case, the hinged back opening to reveal fixed cuvette with winding aperture, engine-turned bezel and back, Regency pendant with pusher to release back, fixed cuvette and hinged back hallmarked London 1818 and with maker's mark JD incuse for James Dow
• Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, large subsidiary seconds with Arabic numerals, blued steel skeletonised spade hands, signed and numbered Wm. Goffe, Falmouth, 754
• Case: silver consular case, the hinged back opening to reveal fixed cuvette with winding aperture, engine-turned bezel and back, Regency pendant with pusher to release back, fixed cuvette and hinged back hallmarked London 1818 and with maker's mark JD incuse for James Dow
Literature
Terence Camerer Cuss, The English Watch 1585-1970, 2009, p. 361, pl. 232
Condition
Movement running at time of cataloguing and appears to be in clean condition. Dial in good overall condition. Engine turned decoration to bezel and case back is rubbed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."