Lot n° 66A
A rare second quarter of the 19th century mahogany two day marine chronometer
Arnold & Dent, 84 Strand, London, No.1278
The mahogany case with brass carrying handles to the side, sprung brass button to the top lid and replacement synthetic number plaque, on a velvet covered base. The gimballed bowl punched 1287 to the inside, and set in lockable gimbals. The signed and numbered 3.5 inch silvered Roman dial with blued steel hands, subsidiary power reserve marked in 8-hour increments and large seconds dial with 'Observatory Marks'. The chain fusee movement with Harrison's maintaining power, blued steel set-up click, cut and compensated bi-metallic balance with helical spring and Earnshaw detent escapement. Ticking. 15cms (6ins) high.
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