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A mahogany Synchronome ¾ seconds timepiece No.140, London, circa 1908
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Description
6½-inch silvered printed dial signed Synchronome, Electric, London, the dial movement with terminals, the master movement with cast-iron frame, brass pivot plate and count wheel, agate latch for the gravity arm, silvered printed plaque signed and numbered Patented Synchronome, London, 140, the pendulum with plain lead cylindrical bob and a printed beat plaque signed F. Hope-Jones, M.I.E.E, London, the plain case with arched glazed door and moulded top and base; together with a copy of 'Synchronome, Masters of Electrical Timekeeping' by Robert H A Miles, AHS 2021,
81.5cm. 32in. high
This lot will not be on public view in our New Bond Street galleries but may be seen upon appointment only. Please contact a member of the Classic Design department for further details.
Literature
Robert H A Miles, Synchronome, Masters of Electrical Timekeeping, revised edition, AHS London 2019, p.72
Catalogue note
An interesting and early ¾ second Synchronome timepiece. There has clearly been some confusion with the numbering in the past as the 1 of the serial number is poorly struck on all extant examples. It would appear that Robert Miles has incorrectly assigned double digit serial numbers to the ¾ second Synchronomes when, in fact, the lowest numbers are all three digits. This example therefore remains one of the earliest surviving.
Additional Notices & Disclaimers
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
Veuillez noter que l'Article 12 des Conditions Générales de Vente applicables aux Vendeurs (Ventes Effectuées Exclusivement en Ligne) n'est pas applicable pour ce lot.
81.5cm. 32in. high
This lot will not be on public view in our New Bond Street galleries but may be seen upon appointment only. Please contact a member of the Classic Design department for further details.
Literature
Robert H A Miles, Synchronome, Masters of Electrical Timekeeping, revised edition, AHS London 2019, p.72
Catalogue note
An interesting and early ¾ second Synchronome timepiece. There has clearly been some confusion with the numbering in the past as the 1 of the serial number is poorly struck on all extant examples. It would appear that Robert Miles has incorrectly assigned double digit serial numbers to the ¾ second Synchronomes when, in fact, the lowest numbers are all three digits. This example therefore remains one of the earliest surviving.
Additional Notices & Disclaimers
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
Veuillez noter que l'Article 12 des Conditions Générales de Vente applicables aux Vendeurs (Ventes Effectuées Exclusivement en Ligne) n'est pas applicable pour ce lot.
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6½-inch silvered printed dial signed Synchronome, Electric, London, the dial movement with terminals, the master movement with cast-iron frame, brass pivot plate and count wheel, agate latch for the gravity arm, silvered printed plaque signed and numbered Patented Synchronome, London, 140, the pendulum with plain lead cylindrical bob and a printed beat plaque signed F. Hope-Jones, M.I.E.E, London, the plain case with arched glazed door and moulded top and base; together with a copy of 'Synchronome, Masters of Electrical Timekeeping' by Robert H A Miles, AHS 2021,
81.5cm. 32in. high
This lot will not be on public view in our New Bond Street galleries but may be seen upon appointment only. Please contact a member of the Classic Design department for further details.
Literature
Robert H A Miles, Synchronome, Masters of Electrical Timekeeping, revised edition, AHS London 2019, p.72
Catalogue note
An interesting and early ¾ second Synchronome timepiece. There has clearly been some confusion with the numbering in the past as the 1 of the serial number is poorly struck on all extant examples. It would appear that Robert Miles has incorrectly assigned double digit serial numbers to the ¾ second Synchronomes when, in fact, the lowest numbers are all three digits. This example therefore remains one of the earliest surviving.
Additional Notices & Disclaimers
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
Veuillez noter que l'Article 12 des Conditions Générales de Vente applicables aux Vendeurs (Ventes Effectuées Exclusivement en Ligne) n'est pas applicable pour ce lot.
81.5cm. 32in. high
This lot will not be on public view in our New Bond Street galleries but may be seen upon appointment only. Please contact a member of the Classic Design department for further details.
Literature
Robert H A Miles, Synchronome, Masters of Electrical Timekeeping, revised edition, AHS London 2019, p.72
Catalogue note
An interesting and early ¾ second Synchronome timepiece. There has clearly been some confusion with the numbering in the past as the 1 of the serial number is poorly struck on all extant examples. It would appear that Robert Miles has incorrectly assigned double digit serial numbers to the ¾ second Synchronomes when, in fact, the lowest numbers are all three digits. This example therefore remains one of the earliest surviving.
Additional Notices & Disclaimers
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
Veuillez noter que l'Article 12 des Conditions Générales de Vente applicables aux Vendeurs (Ventes Effectuées Exclusivement en Ligne) n'est pas applicable pour ce lot.
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