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Lot 298 : ENGLISH MANTEL CHRONOMETER, GARDNER

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ENGLISH MANTEL CHRONOMETER, GARDNER
8-day, c. 1850, zinc dial reads Alex. Gardner, Manchester
walnut case with beveled glass sides, case 10"h; 8.5'w: 5"d
From the collection of a Connecticut gentleman whose fine collection CRN Auctions sold January 27, 2019. This group was found by the family packed away in the garage when the gentleman moved to smaller quarters. He was skilled in the repair of time keeping instruments.
Brass platform with the balance, above works missing; top molding has corner chip on top and two inches of dental molding on side missing; one brass screw which attaches works to case missing.
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500
Realized: $1,200 - Excluding Buyer's Premium


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