Beschreibung:

A Russian Soviet period brass bound stained wood cased two-day marine chronometer First Moscow Watch Factory, Kirov, model MX-6, third quarter of the 20th century The circular four pillar engine turned gilt single chain reverse fusee movement with Harrison's maintaining power, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement and Guillaume type split bimetallic 'integral' balance with cylindrical compensating weights and palladium alloy helical balance spring, the backplate with spring set-up ratchet and stamped pentagonal trademark above serial number N-16398, the 3.75 inch circular silvered Arabic numeral dial with subsidiary seconds dial inscribed with repeat serial number beneath signature in Cyrillic and state of wind dial to centre, secured by a screw-down bezel into a lacquered brass bowl mounted via gimbals into a stained wood three tier box with shaped brass corner caps to top tier above front applied with rectangular brass trade plate with number 8916-77, the sides with lacquered brass carrying handles and inset brass reinforcement straps to angles, 18cm (7ins) wide; with protective tailored red velvet bag and outer guard box with extended shaped base panel, 33cm (13ins) wide. The First State Watch Factory was founded in 1930 under the instructions of Stalin using machinery imported from the then defunct Ansonia Clock Company of Brooklyn and the Dueber-Hampden Watch Factory of Canton, Ohio, U.S.A. In 1935 the factory was named after the murdered Soviet official Sergei Kirov. After a short period of evacuation, due to the threat on Moscow by Germany, the factory was re-established in 1941 with the name revised to 'First Moscow Watch Factory, Kirov'. From 1952 the factory produced marine chronometers (based on the A. Lange and Son, Glashutte M4568 chronometer in use during WWII) of which the current lot is a good example. In 1961 the factory's products were branded Poljot (flight) in honour of Yuri Gagarin succeeding as the first man in space on 2nd April of that year. The manufacturing of watches still continues on the same site today - mainly producing watches for the Volmax brand. 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