One of the highlights of Tennants Spring 2008 Catalogue Sale will be an exceptional eight day coromandel wood Marine Chronometer, signed Victor Kullberg, 105 Liverpool Rd, Islington, London, No.4656, 1887 and estimated to sell for £7,000 – £9,000.

Victor Kullberg (1824-1890) was described as “One of the most brilliant and successful horologists of the 19th century”. This Marine Chronometer was commissioned by Captain Robert Townley Parker for his steam yacht “The Lady Beatrice” and delivered on 23rd October 1887 whilst she was berthed at Victoria Dock, London. It is being sold together with a copy of the typescript of Kullberg’s day book recording the purchase and sale of the present eight day chronometer, listing the delivery time of six months and the original cost of £60.

The quality of this Marine Chronometer is without doubt exceptional and its superb performance is confirmed by the fact that it comes with a Thomas Mercer rating certificate which shows an average daily error of just 0.5 seconds.

Viewing for the sale takes place from Sunday 6th April to Wednesday 9th April 2008. For more info visit www.tennants.co.uk

Posted: 01|31|08 at 9:40 am. Filed under: Auction News.