Richard Good & Son, Seaford, England

• the movement with six faceted pillars, massive spring indirect drive to the motion work, club tooth lever platform escapement with compensation balance, the whole assembly revolving in three planes, two of which take 60 seconds to complete one revolution and the third taking 40 seconds, this complicated movement achieved by the carriages being driven against fixed contrate wheels • 3¼-inch silvered chapter ring intersecting with the seconds dial above and set on a gilt surround signed Richard Good & Son, Seaford, Triple Tourbillon, Invenit et Fecit 1979, No. 1 • the molded case with shaped carrying handle, Greek key pattern engraving around the domed circular top glass, side pillars and door edges • with a wooden travelling case

It has not been cleaned since it was first made but it appears to be in running order. The dial is a little tarnished and lacquer on brass case is very slightly spotted. There is no winder, but there are two case keys for the traveling box.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

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The creation of this extraordinary clock was described and illustrated in The Horological Journal, April 1983, pp. 15-19. Seth Atwood, the owner of the Time Museum, was so impressed by the present lot that he commissioned Richard and Timothy Good to make an eight-day marine chronometer with triple-axis tourbillon for the Time Museum (see the previous lot). That piece was completed in 1981 and was on display until the museum closed.

It is believed that these are the only two examples of Triple Tourbillon timepieces made by Richard Good and his son Timothy.

For further information, see Randall, A., The Time Museum Catalogue of Chronometers, 1992, pp. 179-180.