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Offered is a solid Sterling Silver Marine Chronometer from the chronometer maker of the British Admiralty: John Forrest London
Description:
Functional English naval chronometer from "Chronometer maker to the admiralty. John Forrest. London"
Case made of solid 925 sterling silver, marked – and thus clearly classifiable and identifiable by the hallmarks in the year of manufacture – WGH, Birmingham, 1897
Key winding, guilloched on the back with an unsigned cartouche, movement recessed and accessible from the front
Case hallmarks: including fineness, year letter and city mark, unrestored flawless white dial with Roman numerals and, as is usual with deck clocks - marine chronometers - oversized seconds ring at the 6, case diameter approx. 52.50 mm, weight: approx. 126.46 g
This rare piece of military watch history starts and runs (accuracy not tested)
EZ: Age-related (almost 130 years!!!) best condition, starts and runs, lid closes firmly and flush, movement sparkling clean, dial unrestored in flawless condition
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