Description
The dials bear the inscription (fired in) Chronometre, and with center seconds hand, and with a substantial gridiron of 9 wide oval rods, the f/s regulation from a thumb-screw at the top and oscillating against a long fixed rod that extends downward from the ceiling mount/and with beat adjustment attached. The 4 moon time hands are all original; the red seconds hand is a replacement. Although we have two of these in today's sale, they are quite rare. These are usually hung in a window. Very good condition. Height 49 inches
Record courtesy of R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts