2-Day Fusee Marine Chronometer

Name: 2-Day Fusee Marine Chronometer
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA554416
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Its About Time

Description

A local chronometer for us, R.A. Jones & Son of Southend-on-Sea were the local jewelers and clock and watch retailers. This chronometer was probably supplied to a large yacht around the 1890s. It features the classic 3-tier mahogany case, brass bound with handles, latched lid and lock and key. The chronometer with the classic gimbaled support, allowing the clock to be reversed to be wound by the ratcheting chronometer key. The dial showing roman numerals, up down indicator, and seconds dial. The chronometer movement has the spring detent, jeweled escapement and is keeping excellent time, as you would expect from a marine chronometer. Sold with a 12 month UK guarantee.

Physical Dimensions

Height

16cm (6.30")

Width

15cm (5.91")

Depth

15cm (5.91")

Declaration

Its About Time has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA554416

Dealers Internal Reference

2-Day Fusee Marine Chronometer

Dealers Notes

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Description

A local chronometer for us, R.A. Jones & Son of Southend-on-Sea were the local jewelers and clock and watch retailers. This chronometer was probably supplied to a large yacht around the 1890s.

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It features the classic 3-tier mahogany case, brass bound with handles, latched lid and lock and key.

Its About Time

The chronometer with the classic gimbaled support, allowing the clock to be reversed to be wound by the ratcheting chronometer key. The dial showing roman numerals, up down indicator, and seconds dial. The chronometer movement has the spring detent, jeweled escapement and is keeping excellent time, as you would expect from a marine chronometer. Sold with a 12 month UK guarantee.

Physical Dimensions

Height

16cm (6.30")

Width

15cm (5.91")

Depth

15cm (5.91")

Date of Manufacture

Its About Time has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA554416