Exceptional Discoveries: The Olmsted Complications Collection
Paul Ditisheim
A two-day boxed marine chronometer, No. 1054, Circa 1900
No reserve
Lot Closed
December 10, 05:43 PM GMT
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
Movement: lever escapement, gilt brass movement, 21 jewels, bi-metallic compensation balance, blued steel balance hairspring, going barrel, signed Solvil Genève, Grand Prix Paris 1900, Berne 1914, No. 1057
Dial: silvered dial, Roman numerals, up-and-down indication for 52-hours, recessed subsidiary dial for constant seconds, signed Paul Ditisheim, Solvil-Genève, Grand Prix, Paris 1900
Case: two-tier bound mahogany box, completed with a three-tier travel box, top insert with lacquered brass cartouche, recessed lacquered brass handles and lacquered brass bowl, hinged top lid reveals observation window when lifted, inside bowl stamped 1054
Signed: dial and movement
Diameter of Dial: 6.98 cm
Accessories: accompanied by Graus Antiques, London invoice dated July 5th, 1972, listing the price as $290.00; original winding key, original box key and setting pin