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E J Dent an 18ct gold keywound…
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Melbourne
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23-Oct-2023
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E J Dent an 18ct gold keywound pocket chronometer with spring detent escapement and a fitted mahogany box circa 1855. Dial: white enamel Roman, large Arabic subsidiary seconds. Movement: full-plate gilt finished spring detent, free-sprung, hellical hairspring. Case: circular engine-turned, cuvette with presentation inscription presented to Captain George Franklin, of the steam transport Columba, by the Lords of the Admiralty, in testimony of their approbation of his zeal and activity while employed at Balaclava 1855. Dimensions: 50 mm diameter. Signed: box, dial and movement signed E. J. Dent Watchmaker to the Queen, London, no. 10221. Accessories: key, mahogany deck box, fitted wooden interior opening into an easel-form stand with blue velvet lining, measuring approximately 10 x 8.5 x 4.5 cm. Condition: dial: good. Hands, glass: good. Case: engine-turned decoration good, very light signs of wear, condition commensurate with age and careful use. Movement: running but not recently serviced or timed, detent intact and working. Total weight approximately 114.8 grams. Mahogany box is kept in nice condition and shows no visible damage, replacement winding hole. Overall condition: very good
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Horology (Clocks & watches): Watches - Pocket & Fob