Beschreibung:

A brass bound mahogany cased two-day marine chronometer Clement Harris, London, circa 1835 The circular four pillar single chain fusee movement with Harrison's maintaining power, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement and split bimetallic balance with cylindrical compensating weights and helical balance spring, the spotted backplate with spring set-up ratchet and blued-steel pillar and backcock securing screws, the 4 inch circular silvered Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds dial inscribed J.M. Mullick beneath signature C. Harris, Cornhill, London, 796 and WIND/UP dial to centre, with unusual fine gilt fleur-de-lys hands and secured by a screw-down bezel into a lacquered brass bowl with winding square to underside, mounted via gimbals into a mahogany three tier box centred with shield-shaped brass name plaque to the top tier above front now applied with vacant rectangular ivory plate, the sides with recessed lacquered brass carrying handles, the angles inset with brass reinforcement straps, 18cm (7ins) wide. Clement Harris is recorded in Mercer, Tony Chronometer Makers of the World as working from 76 Cornhill 1822-42. He was apprenticed to George Margetts and is thought to have gone into partnership with James Hatton (after Margetts death) to form the firm of Hatton and Harris who are recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working from 1816-26. IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS Movements, dials and cases: movements and dials are described as relating to the cases in which they are housed in one of the following three ways: the case.... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial started life in the current case. in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are in a case of correct period and type (and may well be original to the movement and dial), however there is evidence to suggest that they may not have started out life together. now in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are no longer in the original case or one of correct period and/or type. Pendulums, weights, winding and case keys: we cannot guarantee that the correct number of weights (where appropriate) and/or keys are present with the clock, nor do we indicate in the catalogue description whether weights or keys are present as many clocks are consigned without them. Please check with the department to establish whether they are present or not prior to bidding. Condition: due to the mechanical nature of clocks and the fact that most are of great age we cannot offer any guarantee as to whether they are in working order or free from major faults or restoration. Although we endeavour to catalogue items in a fair and informed manner, omission of any comments or observations regarding the condition or originality of a clock in the description does not necessarily indicate that it is free from significant faults, restoration or is in working condition. We would strongly advise any prospective purchaser to view the item in person or request a condition report and/or further images prior to bidding. Measurements: dial measurements are given in inches, other dimensions such as height are given in centimetres (and inches for English clocks). The measurement given for the height of a longcase clock excludes any removable finials in order to provide an approximate minimum ceiling height in which the clock can be accommodated. Condition report disclaimer