England, chronometer no. 4653 by J. Sewill, London, two day fusee movement with spring detent escapement, chronometer balance with helical hairspring, spotted plates, silvered Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minute markers, up/ down indicator, dial signed J. Sewill, 30 Cornhill, Royal Exchange, London, Maker to the Admiralty, also marked with mention of awards received in London 1862 and Paris 1867, blued steel seconds hand, gold hour and minute hands, lacquered brass bowl in gimbals with locking lever, ratchet type key correct and possibly original, beautiful ebony box with brass binding and hardware, mother of pearl plate on front of box marked J. Sewill 30 Cornhill London c1870 — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Brand: Sewill, J
Price: 5000 USD
Availability: Discontinued

Shelf or Mantel Ship Sewill, J England auction

Price Record

Sale date October 28, 2012

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Maker Sewill, J
Model No. 4653
Type Shelf or Mantel Ship
Country England
Price type auction
Date October 28, 2012
Source R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Description

Movement clean and running well, dial, bezel, glass and hands excellent, hands correct and possibly original, gimbals, bezel, and tub appear to retain their original coating of lacquer, box refinished, lacquer flaking from brass trim, a very nice example Ht 7 1/2", L and W 7"

Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts