Beschreibung:

Y A VICTORIAN BRASS INLAID COROMANDEL CHRONOMETER BOX ANOMYMOUS, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19th CENTURY Of three-tier construction with interior measuring just over 15,5cm (6.125ins) square and 9cm 3.5cm from the inside surface of the base to the lip of the bottom tier fitted with support for a chronometer winding key to the rear right-hand corner, the middle tier with glazed top beneath lid lined with crumpled blue velvet, the exterior inset with vacant shaped-brass name plate within rounded-brass capped edges and double-line inlaid borders to top, over push-button clasp for the lid and conforming shaped key escutcheon within matching line borders to the front, the sides with recessed brass carrying handles; together with a mahogany chronometer outer guard box, with dovetail jointed angles, leather strap, heavily padded baize interior and drilled flanges to sides, (2). The chronometer box 20cm (8ins) high, 18.5cm (7.25ins) square; the guard box 23.5cm (9.25ins) high, 29cm (11.5ins) wide, 24cm (9.5ins) deep. Condition Report: The chronometer box is in fine condition with visible faults very much limited to very slight/minimal shrinkage to the veneers and discolouration of the brass fittings. There is no evidence of the box being drilled for gimbal mounts hence it presents as being unused. The lock is locked (without lid being secured) hence lid will not presently not close fully (a key is required). The guard box is in very good original condition with faults limited to minor age-related bumps, scuffs, a few light water stains and other blemishes commensurate with light usage. Condition Report Disclaimer