Watches

Aneroid Barometer, Temperature and Hygrometer combination, brass bezel: diameter: 3 ¾”, back extension: 2 15/16”, thickness: 1 3/8”, plastic cover with movable marking needle, dial barometric readout from 27.7 to 31.3 inches, individual temperature and hygrometer analog gages. These instrument combination devices are new, in sealed packages, ready to be installed in your case. Manufactured in France, they are very well made with buff colored dials. These instruments are adjustable for local barometric pressure by the quick turn of the bellows adjustment screw. The printed dials are black lettered in English Block with flora accents.

Book - Geared to the Stars

Geared to the Stars – The Evolution of Planetariums, Orreries, and Astronomical Clocks By Henry King in collaboration with John R. Millburn University of Toronto Press, 1978 442 pages, illustrated. This in-demand book is in excellent condition; the dust jacket shows minor wear, the cover itself is in near-perfect condition, binding is very solid, and all inside pages are crisp and clear with no creases, tears, or foxing. An excellent book collected by clock enthusiasts. From a private collection.

Hand-Carved Dragon Watch/Cane

A fine little watch, signed, “Van Cort” is built into the top of the hand-carved Dragon Cane. The face is white Arabic, one inch in diameter with a quartz movement. Total length is 36” with a solid brass tip, mechanically secured (not clued) to insure that it does not come off. These make great unusual gifts for that “hard to find something” person.

Pocket Watch - Alarm Clock

Pull this little charmer out of your pocket and fold the back to create a miniature table top pocket alarm clock. These tiny alarm mechanisms are very unusual (limited stock).The diameter of the watch is 1.65”, with a Quartz drive mechanism, sweep hand, and a traditional Roman numeral face. The case is solid brass, finished bright. The watch is sold with a matching brass 14 ½” chain complete with a belt clip. Each watch is gift boxed. The watch is signed Van Cort Instruments. Quartz drive. Free shipping in the U.S. only. Please call for international rates.

Pocket Watch - Fancy Engraved

This is a large pocket watch measuring 2” in diameter. It has a Quartz drive mechanism, sweep hand with a traditional Roman numeral face, and calendar movement for predicting the day of the month. The case is solid brass, finished bright, with floral engravings on both the front and back. The face is accessible by pushing a button on the top of the stem, allowing the spring loaded cover to open for time monitoring. The watch is sold with a matching brass 14 ½” chain complete with a belt clip. Each watch is gift boxed. The watch is signed Van Cort instruments. Free shipping in the U.S. only. Please call for international rates.

Pocket Watch - Skeleton

This is a stem wound, wind-up watch, with window case viewing on both the front and the back. The jeweled movement can be seen running as you note the time. The diameter of the watch is 1.65”, with a mechanical mechanism, sweep hand and black on white Arabic lettering. The watch is sold with a matching brass 14 ½” chain complete with a belt clip. Each watch is gift boxed. The watch is signed Van Cort Instruments. Free shipping in the U.S. only. Please call for international rates.

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