James McCabe. An 18K gold openface keywound pocket chronometer
Signed Jas. McCabe, Royal Exchange, London, no. 07797, circa 1874
Gilt-finished half-plate movement with Earnshaw-type spring detent escapement, bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel helical balance spring, diamond endstone, gold cuvette, white enamel dial, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, circular case, engraved initials surmounted by a lion's head to the back, dial and movement signed, case stamped with maker's mark AS (Alfred Stram) and London date letter for 1874
49 mm. diam.
James McCabe. An 18K gold openface keywound pocket chronometer
Signed Jas. McCabe, Royal Exchange, London, no. 07797, circa 1874
Gilt-finished half-plate movement with Earnshaw-type spring detent escapement, bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel helical balance spring, diamond endstone, gold cuvette, white enamel dial, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, circular case, engraved initials surmounted by a lion's head to the back, dial and movement signed, case stamped with maker's mark AS (Alfred Stram) and London date letter for 1874
49 mm. diam.
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