PORTHOUSE & FRENCH TWO-DAY CHRONOMETER.

PORTHOUSE & FRENCH TWO-DAY CHRONOMETER. Third quarter 19th century, English. Fine example with silvered dial engraved “Porthouse & French” makers to the Admiralty, 16. Northampton St., London in brass case on gimbal fitted in its original mahogany box within a velvet lined mahogany traveling case with leather straps. Note: Serial number 773177 is matching; chronometer and case. Accompanied by maintenance record from 1919, the US Branch Hydrographic Office, Savannah, Georgia. Thomas Porthouse is recorded at 16 Northampton Square 1840-1864. French joined him circa 1864. SIZE: Chronometer: 2-3/4″ h x 4-3/4″ dia. Inside case: 7-1/2″ h x 7″ square. Outside case: 9-1/4″ h x 9-1/2″ square. CONDITION: Dial, brass case and mahogany cases with original surfaces. Chronograph is now off its original gimbal for transportation. Top of one screw detached. Upon inspection, movement appears operational. 9-24819 (5,000-7,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2130	$6,325.00	PORTHOUSE & FRENCH TWO-DAY CHRONOMETER. Third quarter 19th century, English. Fine example with silvered dial engraved “Porthouse & French” makers to the Admiralty, 16. Northampton St., London in brass case on gimbal fitted in its original mahogany box within a velvet lined mahogany traveling case with leather straps. Note: Serial number 773177 is matching; chronometer and case. Accompanied by maintenance record from 1919, the US Branch Hydrographic Office, Savannah, Georgia. Thomas Porthouse is recorded at 16 Northampton Square 1840-1864. French joined him circa 1864. SIZE: Chronometer: 2-3/4″ h x 4-3/4″ dia. Inside case: 7-1/2″ h x 7″ square. Outside case: 9-1/4″ h x 9-1/2″ square. CONDITION: Dial, brass case and mahogany cases with original surfaces. Chronograph is now off its original gimbal for transportation. Top of one screw detached. Upon inspection, movement appears operational. 9-24819 (5,000-7,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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