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THBWempe WWII Chronometer & outer box
Lot 55
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$900 - $1,200
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By Schmitt Horan & Co.
Sep 10, 2022
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2022-09-10 11:00:00
2022-09-10 11:00:00
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Nearly 500 lots of watches, clocks, parts, tools, antiques, advertising, Omega, Vacheron & Constantin, Seth Thomas, Chelsea, E. Howard & Co., French, European, etc. Schmitt Horan & Co. bids@schmitt-horan.com
Nearly 500 lots of watches, clocks, parts, tools, antiques, advertising, Omega, Vacheron & Constantin, Seth Thomas, Chelsea, E. Howard & Co., French, European, etc. Schmitt Horan & Co. bids@schmitt-horan.com
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- Lot Description
Gerh. D. Wempe Chronometer-werke, Hamburg, Germany, Serial #3864, WWII production chronometer. This chronometer was picked up in Travemunde at the Luftwaffe installation in the spring of 1945 by Capt Wm. C. Arthur of the 7th Armored Division, after the Germans had hurriedly abandoned the base. The late Wm. Arthur has included a hand written note to that effect. The standardized 3 pillar movement bears typical Wempe features, including strong steel cable instead of a chain for the fusee, a unique balance stop with "stop" knob on the outside of the tub, and high quality lever escapement with helical hairspring. The mahogany inner box is well figured mahogany, with some nicks & scrapes, and bears a silvered ID plaque and beveled glass. The gimbal is made of phenolic resin "metallgummi", with a spring type side lock. (evidence of brass shortage during the war) The outer box is painted military green. Ratchet winding key is original.Condition of the movement is excellent and it runs; would benefit from lubrication. [Balance corked for shipping]. Dial is like new. Gilt hands bright and perfect. The mahogany inner box has some nicks, scrapes and an abrasion across the front. Beveled glass intact with no chips. ID plate retains original silvering, crisp lettering. Numbers on movement, tub, dial & plaque match. The outer box is oak, original war-time gray-green paint intact, but worn to wood on sharp edges & minor scrapes; interior felt and straw padding is deteriorating, but still mostly there. A small taper molding is on the front base of outer box, absent on sides; bottom board has dry splits. . Leather strap is severed at box edge. Height of outer box is 10 inches. ACCESSORIES: , 7.5in x 7in x 7in
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