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Thomas Leach, London Chronometer Fusee Ships Clock
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Thomas Leach, London Chronometer Fusee Ships Clock

19th century
Sold 4 April 2025 · Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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Description

A fine quality chronometer fusee ships clock. A 6" painted dial signed 'Thos. Leach 63 Mark Lane London' with a subsidiary seconds dial. Brass hands and a slow/fast adjuster above the 12 o'clock position. A cast brass bezel with bevelled glass and a silvered inner ring. A superb, chronometer fusee mechanism with maintaining power, of 8-day duration.

Thomas Leach of London is recorded in Loomes 'Watchmakers and Clockmakers of The World' book as working from 1851-69.

Height / Width 7" / 18 cms Depth 3" / 8 cms.

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique wall clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee. Please contact us for a personal delivery quote. We can send you more pictures or a video on Whatsapp, please do contact us. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Brass Marine Chronometer Clock to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
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SA1108504
Description
A fine quality chronometer fusee ships clock. A 6" painted dial signed 'Thos. Leach 63 Mark Lane London' with a subsidiary seconds dial. Brass hands and a slow/fast adjuster above the 12 o'clock position. A cast brass bezel with bevelled glass and a silvered inner ring. A superb, chronometer fusee mechanism with maintaining power, of 8-day duration.
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Thomas Leach of London is recorded in Loomes 'Watchmakers and Clockmakers of The World' book as working from 1851-69.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
fig 1. A round brass-cased marine bulkhead clock featuring a cream dial with black roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, and black hands.
fig 1. Thomas Leach, London Chronometer Fusee Ships Clock

Height / Width 7" / 18 cms Depth 3" / 8 cms.

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique wall clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee. Please contact us for a personal delivery quote. We can send you more pictures or a video on Whatsapp, please do contact us. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Brass Marine Chronometer Clock to the Victorian era.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
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SA1108504
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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Archive I A round brass-cased marine bulkhead clock featuring a cream dial with black roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, and black hands. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Thomas Leach, London Chronometer Fusee Ships Clock

Archive II A round brass-cased marine bulkhead clock featuring a cream dial with black roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, and black hands. View II
Archive III A round brass-cased marine bulkhead clock featuring a cream dial with black roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, and black hands. View III
Archive IV A round brass-cased marine bulkhead clock featuring a cream dial with black roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, and black hands. View IV
Archive V A round brass-cased marine bulkhead clock featuring a cream dial with black roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, and black hands. View V
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Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Telephone 0117 956 5281
Location
Bristol
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/kembery
Verified Since Aug 2009
Items For Sale 157
Items Sold 4,313
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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A round brass-cased marine bulkhead clock featuring a cream dial with black roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, and black hands.
Thomas Leach, London Chronometer Fusee Ships Clock
Ref: SA1108504
A round brass-cased marine bulkhead clock featuring a cream dial with black roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, and black hands.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • Object[Wall Clocks]
  • Period19th century
  • Style[Maritime Nautical]
  • Material[Brass, Glass, Iron]
  • Colour[Brass and Cream]
  • MotifsRoman numerals, Subsidiary seconds dial, Hinged brass bezel, Mounting lugs
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 18 cm (7 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

FAQs

A marine chronometer is a highly accurate portable timekeeper used at sea to determine longitude by celestial navigation, featuring a specialised spring-detent escapement or fusee movement to maintain precision despite vessel motion and temperature changes.

These timepieces traditionally utilise heavy cast brass or bronze for corrosion-resistant cases, silvered or painted brass dials, bevelled glass crystals, and intricate steel internal gear components driven by chain or gut-line fusee movements.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the quality of the hand-engraved dial signatures, the presence of a fusee cone mechanism within the movement, matching serial numbers on plates, and patination consistent with age and maritime use.

This piece works effectively as a focal point when mounted on panelled walls, within a study or library setting, or paired with minimalist decor to highlight its industrial craftsmanship and metallic warmth.

Maintain the item by keeping it away from direct sunlight and high humidity, avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners on the brass case to preserve the natural oxidisation, and having the mechanical movement professionally serviced every few years.
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