JEWELLERY, DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS AUCTION Tuesday, 17 February 2026 / 10:00 am start
A Victorian c.1890 marine chronometer by J Bruce and Sons
Realised: $1,800 plus premium
Lot Details
Castle Street Liverpool 'Makers to the Admiralty', fitted in a rosewood and brass bound case with hinged lid. The brass dial of Dia.122mm. With maker's details and numbered 5067, two subsidiary dials and Roman numerals, in lockable brass double gimballed frame. The double hinged section lid with glass internal cover. Not running properly. Provenance: Purchased 'Old Salt' 20.5.83 $1,900. Please note that Cordy's do not guarantee the working order or time keeping of any timepiece.
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