Mixed lot chronometer, C.1855, Eggert and Son, New York, 2-day marine chronometer, No. 968, now in a C.1900 English brass cornered box with flush handles, that is too large for the small movement. [see internet, the Eggerts were very influential in the chronometer field, and Simon Willard, Jr., even apprenticed briefly to Dominic Eggert). — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Name: Mixed lot chronometer, C.1855, Eggert and Son, New York, 2-day marine chronometer, No. 968, now in a C.1900 English brass cornered box with flush handles, that is too large for the small movement. [see internet, the Eggerts were very influential in the chronometer field, and Simon Willard, Jr., even apprenticed briefly to Dominic Eggert).
Brand: Willard, Simon
Price: 850 USD
Availability: Discontinued

Shelf or Mantel Ship Willard, Simon United States auction

Price Record

Sale date April, 2008

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Maker Willard, Simon
Type Shelf or Mantel Ship
Country United States
Price type auction
Date April, 2008
Source R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Description

Condition: the well made detent movement has spotted plates, good compensating balance and lively action. The balance jewel appears to have been replaced. The nicely engraved and silvered dial, with 48 hour up/down indication and seconds hand. Note this movement also has a fitted cover that you turn on prior to setting it into the tub. Round plates are 2.3" diameter, tub is 3.6" diam, bezel extreme is 4" diameter. The later box is 7.5" square. Original gimbal screws are inside in an envelope so you can still use this box for a larger mov't.

Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts