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Antique Chronometer Clock J. Sewill Liverpool Marine Royal Navy Box
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Antique Chronometer Clock J. Sewill Liverpool Marine Royal Navy Box

19th century
Description

You are viewing a collectable antique chronometer by J. Sewill of Liverpool

Circa 1880 on this amazing marine antique

The chronometer is housed in its original glazed three-tier mahogany case, complete with brass escutcheons, corner fittings and inset side handles which gives it a campaign look

The crisp silvered dial is beautifully engraved:

“Watchmaker to the Admiralty – J. Sewill, Liverpool & London”

Roman numerals for the hours

Outer minute track

Up-and-down power reserve indicator

Large subsidiary seconds dial

Blued steel hands and finely executed engraving consistent with mid- to late-Victorian manufacture

Inside the lid is the maker’s printed trade label, bearing royal arms and award medallions, advertising Sewill’s achievements as a chronometer and nautical instrument manufacturer

The chronometer sits within its original brass gimbal suspension, allowing it to remain level at sea

The winding key and adjustment fittings are present, with the original “Wind Slowly” paper caution label still intact — a lovely survival

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Dimensions:

Width x Depth x Height

9" (23cm) x 9" (23cm) x 9" (23cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Marine Chronometer to the 1880s.

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SA1239956
Description
You are viewing a collectable antique chronometer by J. Sewill of Liverpool

Circa 1880 on this amazing marine antique

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The chronometer is housed in its original glazed three-tier mahogany case, complete with brass escutcheons, corner fittings and inset side handles which gives it a campaign look.
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fig 1. A Victorian brass marine chronometer mounted inside a brass-bound dark mahogany box with a printed manufacturer label.
fig 1. Antique Chronometer Clock J. Sewill Liverpool Marine Royal Navy Box

The crisp silvered dial is beautifully engraved:

“Watchmaker to the Admiralty – J. Sewill, Liverpool & London”

Roman numerals for the hours

Outer minute track

Up-and-down power reserve indicator

Large subsidiary seconds dial

fig 2. A Victorian brass marine chronometer mounted inside a brass-bound dark mahogany box with a printed manufacturer label.
fig 2. Antique Chronometer Clock J. Sewill Liverpool Marine Royal Navy Box

Blued steel hands and finely executed engraving consistent with mid- to late-Victorian manufacture

Inside the lid is the maker’s printed trade label, bearing royal arms and award medallions, advertising Sewill’s achievements as a chronometer and nautical instrument manufacturer

fig 3. A Victorian brass marine chronometer mounted inside a brass-bound dark mahogany box with a printed manufacturer label.
fig 3. Antique Chronometer Clock J. Sewill Liverpool Marine Royal Navy Box

The chronometer sits within its original brass gimbal suspension, allowing it to remain level at sea

The winding key and adjustment fittings are present, with the original “Wind Slowly” paper caution label still intact — a lovely survival

We ship to every corner of the planet - including the USA - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions:

Width x Depth x Height

9" (23cm) x 9" (23cm) x 9" (23cm)

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Marine Chronometer to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239956
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Archive I A Victorian brass marine chronometer mounted inside a brass-bound dark mahogany box with a printed manufacturer label.

Antique Chronometer Clock J. Sewill Liverpool Marine Royal Navy Box

Archive II A Victorian brass marine chronometer mounted inside a brass-bound dark mahogany box with a printed manufacturer label. View II
Archive III A Victorian brass marine chronometer mounted inside a brass-bound dark mahogany box with a printed manufacturer label. View III
Archive IV A Victorian brass marine chronometer mounted inside a brass-bound dark mahogany box with a printed manufacturer label. View IV
Archive V A Victorian brass marine chronometer mounted inside a brass-bound dark mahogany box with a printed manufacturer label. View V
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Archive VIII A Victorian brass marine chronometer mounted inside a brass-bound dark mahogany box with a printed manufacturer label. View VIII
Archive IX A Victorian brass marine chronometer mounted inside a brass-bound dark mahogany box with a printed manufacturer label. View IX
Archive X A Victorian brass marine chronometer mounted inside a brass-bound dark mahogany box with a printed manufacturer label. View X
Archive XI A Victorian brass marine chronometer mounted inside a brass-bound dark mahogany box with a printed manufacturer label. View XI
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Archive XIII A Victorian brass marine chronometer mounted inside a brass-bound dark mahogany box with a printed manufacturer label. View XIII
Archive XIV A Victorian brass marine chronometer mounted inside a brass-bound dark mahogany box with a printed manufacturer label. View XIV
Archive XV A Victorian brass marine chronometer mounted inside a brass-bound dark mahogany box with a printed manufacturer label. View XV
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A Victorian brass marine chronometer mounted inside a brass-bound dark mahogany box with a printed manufacturer label.
Antique Chronometer Clock J. Sewill Liverpool Marine Royal Navy Box
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A Victorian brass marine chronometer mounted inside a brass-bound dark mahogany box with a printed manufacturer label.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMarine Chronometers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Maritime
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGimbal mount, brass-bound corners, Roman numerals, winding key
  • SizeH 23 cm (9 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

This Victorian marine chronometer dates from 1880 and sits inside a dark brown mahogany box. Brass-bound corners, inset brass side handles, brass hinges, and a central key escutcheon adorn the timber case, while the interior houses a silvered dial bearing Roman numerals, a power reserve indicator, a subsidiary seconds dial, and blued steel hands. A printed manufacturer trade label rests behind the glass inside the lid, alongside a white paper caution instruction note, a brass gimbal mount holding the instrument, and a separate brass winding key positioned in the corner. The whole piece measures 23 cm high, 23 cm wide, and 23 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this maritime instrument functions as a desk accessory in an office, study, or library. The compact proportions allow placement on a desktop, bookshelf, or display cabinet where the polished brass hardware and detailed dial work remain visible. Collectors of naval history or precision instruments integrate this box into traditional interiors as a functional decorative object.

FAQs

A marine chronometer is a highly accurate portable timepiece used to determine longitude at sea by celestial navigation. First developed in the 18th century, these instruments solved the critical challenge of calculating a ships precise position during long ocean voyages.

Marine chronometers were housed in solid hardwood cases, often mahogany or rosewood, lined with brass fittings and brass-bound corners. The movement components utilised brass, steel, and jewelled bearings to withstand marine environments and thermal expansion.

Authentic pieces feature a brass brass-bound wooden transport box, a brass gimbal mount designed to keep the dial level despite ship movement, maker signatures on the dial or paper trade labels, and a dedicated winding mechanism.

A marine chronometer serves as a distinguished focal point when displayed on an executive office desk, bookshelf, or sideboard alongside historic maps, leather-bound books, and classic brass accessories.

Keep the chronometer away from direct sunlight, excess humidity, and direct heat sources to prevent the wood from warping. Dust the exterior gently with a soft cloth and consult a professional horologist for movement servicing.
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