A marine chronometer is a clock with a highly accurate time-keeping mechanism that can be used to determine longitude by means of celestial navigation..

They were essential navigational instruments for mariners and used in conjunction with the sextant they can determine an accurate calculation of the latitude and longitude of a vessel.

Prior to the invention of the chronometer in the 18th century, there was no reliable method for determining longitude, (although latitude could be calculated) with the result that ships could end up many miles east or west from their proposed destination, and even worse, run aground on land or reefs.

Credit for the invention of the chronometer is given to John Harrison, originally a Yorkshire carpenter, who spent most of his working life perfecting the invention.

Chronometers are usually mounted on gimbals and housed in a highly polished block-shaped wooden case often with protective brass edges, more...

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A Dobbie McInnes Ltd. chronometer, London, Serial number 9999,…

A Dobbie McInnes Ltd. chronometer, London, Serial number 9999, in brass bound and double hinged timber case, brass handles, with key, stamped 'Breakwell Sydney' along top timber edge, 19.5 x 19.5 x 18.5 cm

A Waltham marine chronometer, Waltham watch Co., early 20th…

Waltham Marine Chronometer, 8-Day Navigational Lever Deck, Early 20th Century

A Waltham marine chronometer, Waltham watch Co., early 20th century the 8-Day Navigational lever deck chronometer, enclosed in a weather proof case suspended on gimbals in a three-tier brass-bound mahogany box, inscribed to a white plaque '(N.W.) 57 C.W.'…

Thomas Mercer 56 hour marine chronometer in original timber…

Thomas Mercer 56 hour marine chronometer in original timber case, from the A.D. Geopotes 1 (a dredger from Newcastle Australia). Bearing service plaque and timing rate certificate by R.F. Whitten, 403 hunter Street, Newcastle, N.S.W, Serial number

Vintage Movado 'Ermeto' purse watch, with shagreen case,…

Vintage Movado 'Ermeto' purse watch, with shagreen case, Normal' chronometre model (48 x 34 mm size), patent self-winding mechanism from opening curtain-like case. .935 silver body, square dial with Arabic numerals. 1928 English import hallmark.

A ships chronometer made by Thomas Russell and Son, early 20th…

Thomas Russell & Son Ship's Chronometer, Early 20th Century

A ships chronometer made by Thomas Russell and Son, early 20th century, with a silvered Roman numeral dial, gilded hands and housed in a single tier box, gimballed fusee detent escapement with helical hair spring, signed 'Thos Russell & Son, Makers to the…

A Japanese marine chronometer, V-279, circa 1945, silvered…

Japanese Marine Chronometer V-279: 1945, Roman Dial, Brass Gimbaled Box

A Japanese marine chronometer, V-279, circa 1945, silvered Roman numeral dial, gilded hands, up/down indicator, and seconds bit, inscribed with Japanese script, chain fusee movement, maintaining power, two-arm bimetallic balance, Spring detent, helical…

19th century marine chronometer by Ogden of Harrogate, no 1002,…

Ogden of Harrogate 19th Century Marine Chronometer (No. 1002)

19th century marine chronometer by Ogden of Harrogate, no 1002, the silvered dial with Roman numerals and 2 subsidiary dials, original mahogany box with gimbal mounting.

A Victorian John Wood brass and mahogany cased marine…

Victorian Marine Chronometer in Mahogany Case

A Victorian John Wood brass and mahogany cased marine chronometer, the silvered dial with Roman numerals and two subsidiary dials for seconds and 'Up Down'; with maker's name and Southampton address. In brass gimballed frame. Traditional quality mahogany…

A Mercer's survey chronometer, two-day duration with Arnold…

Mercer's Two-Day Chronometer with Audible Signal

A Mercer's survey chronometer, two-day duration with Arnold type spring detent escapement and fusee and chain movement, silvered and engraved dial marked 'Thomas Mercer Maker to the Admiralty, The Indian Colonial & USA Governments, London & St. Albans,…

Eight day marine chronometer, by Morris Tobias, c. 1820,…

1820 Tobias Marine Chronometer with Acanthus Carved Mantle Case

Eight day marine chronometer, by Morris Tobias, c. 1820, silvered dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary dial, signed 'Morris Tobias 31 Minories, London', house in an ebonised mantle case carved with acanthus leaves, with later key, height 27 cm width 27…

Naval 2 day marine chronometer by Kullberg A marine chronometer…

Kullberg Naval Chronometer with Mahogany Case

Naval 2 day marine chronometer by Kullberg A marine chronometer no. 9225, first quarter of the 20th century, by Victor Kullberg, the silvered dial inscribed with the maker's name, and 'Maker to the Admiralty, the Indian and Italian Governments, 105…

A 19th century marine chronometer by James Bassnett, Liverpool,…

19thC. James Bassnett Marine Chronometer in Rosewood Case

A 19th century marine chronometer by James Bassnett, Liverpool, (1841-55) Gimballed in a three-tier rosewood case, silvered dial signed and numbered 388, with gold spade hands, subsidiary seconds at VI and 56 power reserve dial at XII. Fusee movement,…

American Waltham Watch Co. deck watch, 7.1 cm, gimbal mounted…

Waltham Deck Watch in Teak Case

American Waltham Watch Co. deck watch, 7.1 cm, gimbal mounted in 13 cm square teak three-layer case, the 15 jewelled movement with maker's details and marked Safety Pinion, silvered dial with Arabic numerals, railtrack minutes, subs seconds at 6.

An English deck watch by Thomas Russell & Son, 1890, sterling…

Thomas Russell & Son English Sterling Silver Deck Watch, 1890

An English deck watch by Thomas Russell & Son, 1890, sterling silver case, fusee lever movement, sweep seconds with up and down dial, signed to dial and movement

A mahogany cased Parkinson & Frodsham two day marine…

1850 Parkinson & Frodsham Marine Chronometer in Mahogany Case

A mahogany cased Parkinson & Frodsham two day marine chronometer, 1850, fusee detent with patented Parkinson & Frodsham shock resistant tub, with Roman numerals and subsidiary dials

A mahogany cased marine chronometer by Gray Keen, Liverpool,…

19th Century Marine Chronometer by Gray Keen, Liverpool

A mahogany cased marine chronometer by Gray Keen, Liverpool, 19th century, serial number 282, in a three tier box with a Hughes label to the lid (retailer and repairer's label)

A Victorian two-day marine chronometer, William Webb, London,…

Victorian Marine Chronometer by William Webb, London

A Victorian two-day marine chronometer, William Webb, London, numbered 5558, circa 1880, the silvered Roman numeral dial with gilt hands and subsidiary seconds and 56-hour 'Down / up' state of wind dials numbered 5558 and signed 'W. Webb Junr, London /…

Elgin National Watch Co. deck watch, 7.1 cm, gimbal mounted in…

Elgin National Watch Co. Deck Watch in Teak Case

Elgin National Watch Co. deck watch, 7.1 cm, gimbal mounted in 13 cm square teak two-part case, the fully jewelled movement marked B.W. Raymond, Elgin, Ill. numbered 4280408, dial with Roman numerals, Arabic minutes at 5-minute intervals, subs seconds at…

Maritime gimbal chronometer with American Waltham eight day 15…

Maritime Gimbal Chronometer with Waltham Watch

Maritime gimbal chronometer with American Waltham eight day 15 jewel watch, model no 30475477, length of case 15 cm

Whyte Thomson & Co Glasgow marine chronometer no. 5764, circa…

1926 Glasgow Marine Chronometer in Mahogany Case

Whyte Thomson & Co Glasgow marine chronometer no. 5764, circa 1926, in working order with 10 cm dial, in brass gimbaled mahogany case, 18 cm x 19.5 cm, 17 cm high

A quality early Victorian mahogany cased ship's chronometer by…

Early Victorian Ship's Chronometer by Robert Roskell of Liverpool

A quality early Victorian mahogany cased ship's chronometer by Robert Roskell of Liverpool, numbered 193/32826, brass cased in gimble mount, the brass dial named, with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, the polished mahogany case with recessed…

An eight-day table chronometer, Thomas Mercer Ltd., London & St…

Thomas Mercer Chronometer, London, circa 1910

An eight-day table chronometer, Thomas Mercer Ltd., London & St Albans, circa 1910, the approximately 17 cm diameter silvered white dial with Roman numerals, blued steel hands, signed Thomas Mercer London & St Albans, stop/start lever between XII and I,…

Victorian rosewood cased marine chronometer by Charles shepherd…

Victorian Rosewood Marine Chronometer by Charles Shepherd London

Victorian rosewood cased marine chronometer by Charles shepherd London 11.5 cm silverised dial with Roman numerals, 2 subsidiary dials, engraved makers name and Makerto the Royal Navy, Leadenhall St, London 901, the rosewood and brass bound case with twin…

19th century marine chronometer by Bryer of London 11.5 cm…

Bryer London Marine Chronometer with Silverized Dial

19th century marine chronometer by Bryer of London 11.5 cm silverized dial with Roman numerals, 2 subsidiary dials, engraved makers name, address and model number, the ebonised case with plated fittings, handles and circular sterling silver makers label…

Railroad chronometer an American Howard railroad chronometer…

1915 Howard Railroad Chronometer with Original Box

Railroad chronometer an American Howard railroad chronometer with original box. Circa 1915. With a Keystone watch case 52 mm diameter dial. Manual wind. Base metal case.

Marine two day chronometer. In a rosewood and brass bound case.…

Thomas Porthouse Marine Chronometer in Rosewood Case

Marine two day chronometer. In a rosewood and brass bound case. Maker Thomas Porthouse Maker to the Admiralty 10 Northampton Square London. Reg 6374. Height 19 x 17.5 cm.

A eight day ships deck watch by Waltham USA, circa 1910, in a…

Waltham USA Eight Day Ships Deck Watch in Mahogany Box

A eight day ships deck watch by Waltham USA, circa 1910, in a two tier mahogany box, the box 13 cm high, 13 cm wide, 13 cm deep

A mahogany marine chronometer, No.1319, by Parkinson & Frodsham,…

1860 Parkinson & Frodsham Mahogany Marine Chronometer

A mahogany marine chronometer, No.1319, by Parkinson & Frodsham, circa 1860, the silvered dial with seconds and up/down subsidiary dials, fusee spring detent movement with maintaining power, Airy's compensation balance and helical spring, the brass bowl…

A ship's two day marine chronometer, no 2069, by Thomas Russell…

Marine Chronometer by Thomas Russell & Son

A ship's two day marine chronometer, no 2069, by Thomas Russell & Son, maker to the Queen, London & Liverpool, early 20th century, the silvered dial with Roman numerals, up and down dial at 12 o'clock, subsidiary dial at 6 o'clock, spring detent…

A ship's chronometer by Thomas Cummins, London, with a silvered…

Thomas Cummins Chronometer in Mahogany Case

A ship's chronometer by Thomas Cummins, London, with a silvered Roman numeral dial, gilded hands, signed to dial, spring detent escapement with compensation balance and helical spring, in a two tier mahogany case with carrying handles, the dial 9 cm…

A mahogany two day marine chronometer, no. 988, Widenham,…

Widenham Marine Chronometer, London, Circa 1830

A mahogany two day marine chronometer, no. 988, Widenham, London, circa 1830, 8 cm silvered dial with subsidiary seconds dial, fusee movement with maintaining power, Earnshaw's spring detent escapement with compensation balance and helical spring, brass…

A Japanese marine chronometer, V-279, circa 1945, silvered…

Japanese Marine Chronometer with Oak Box

A Japanese marine chronometer, V-279, circa 1945, silvered Roman numeral dial, gilded hands, up/down indicator, and seconds bit, inscribed with Japanese script, chain fusee movement, maintaining power, two-arm bimetallic balance, spring detent, helical…

Eight day marine chronometer by John Poole, maker to the…

John Poole's 8 Day Marine Chronometer in Coromandel Case

Eight day marine chronometer by John Poole, maker to the Admiralty, 57 Fenchurch St, London. No. 5107, circa 1870, 8 day duration, up and down indicator, tipsy key, in coromandel case with brass stringing, working well when tested, 22.5 cm high, 20.6 cm…

Frodsham, a brass cased marine deck watch gimbal mounted in a…

Frodsham Marine Deck Watch in Wooden Box

Frodsham, a brass cased marine deck watch gimbal mounted in a wooden deck box, late 19th century. Dial: Silvered, black Arabic numerals, black outer minute track, subsidiary seconds, blued steel spade hands. Movement: Swiss gilt bar movement, detent…

German Glaschutte cased ships chronometer in fitted wood case,…

German Glaschutte Ships Chronometer in Fitted Wood Case

German Glaschutte cased ships chronometer in fitted wood case, with viewing glass to top, marked to dial, and series # 11984, diameter 12 cm dial.

19th century mahogany ship's chronometer by F N Tietz, Kiel,…

Antique Ship's Chronometer by F N Tietz, Kiel

19th century mahogany ship's chronometer by F N Tietz, Kiel, signed to silver dial case brass plaque, no 313 on clock and case, with key

A two day marine chronometer, Hamilton, American, mid 20th…

Hamilton Marine Chronometer with Original Box, Mid-20th Century

A two day marine chronometer, Hamilton, American, mid 20th century the approximately 12 cm silvered Arabic dial signed 'Hamilton Lancaster, P.A. U.S.A, no. 1641, 1941' with up and down indicator, the striped nickel 14 jewel movement with detent escapement…

A large Hamilton two-day deck watch, 1942, US Navy, 56-hour,…

US Navy Hamilton Deck Watch, 1942

A large Hamilton two-day deck watch, 1942, US Navy, 56-hour, 21-jewel lever movement, model 22, with power reserve and lower sub/seconds, Arabic numerals. Nickel case, back cover engraved 'Bureau of ships - chronometer watch, US Navy, 1971 - 1942'.…

A brass Deck watch by J. Sewill dial and movement signed J.…

J. Sewill Brass Deck Watch with Duplex Movement

A brass Deck watch by J. Sewill dial and movement signed J. Sewill, 30 Cornhill, Royal exchange, London fusee duplex movement, white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, up and down dial at 3 and subsidiary dial at 9, gimbled 10 cm high, 9 cm wide, 9 cm…

Ship's Two day marine chronometer by John Brunton, circa 1870 a…

1870 John Brunton Two-Day Marine Chronometer

Ship's Two day marine chronometer by John Brunton, circa 1870 a ship's two day marine chronometer by John Brunton, maker to the Admiralty 17 upper East, Smithfield, London, number 590, circa 1870 a two day marine chronometer in a three tier brass bound…

A marine chronometer by Charles Frodsham, c.1858, the two-day…

Charles Frodsham Marine Chronometer, 1858

A marine chronometer by Charles Frodsham, c.1858, the two-day duration timepiece in brass gimbal mounting, the 4 inch silvered dial marked 'Charles Frodsham, 84 Strand London, No.2898, Roman numerals with subsidiary state-of-wind (56 hour) dial flanked by…

A Swiss deck watch, circa 1940 white Bakelite cased clock,…

1940 Swiss Deck Watch with Bakelite Case and Certificate

A Swiss deck watch, circa 1940 white Bakelite cased clock, white face, black Roman numerals, seconds markers, fully jewelled, within a hinged wooden box, accompanied by a department of defence mark and rating certificate from H.M. Chronometer Depot,…

An Eggert & Son Two-day marine chronometer, New York, no. 220…

Eggert & Son Two-day Marine Chronometer, New York

An Eggert & Son Two-day marine chronometer, New York, no. 220 silvered Roman numeral dial, gold hands, up/down indicator, and seconds bit, signed movement and dial 'Eggert & Son no. 220', chain fusee movement, maintaining power, two-arm bimetallic balance…

Zenith Ship's chronometer, fusee movement in brass and timber…

Zenith Ship's Chronometer in Brass and Timber Case

Zenith Ship's chronometer, fusee movement in brass and timber case, 20th century, 12.5 cm high, 12.5 cm wide, 12.5 cm deep

A Russian ship's chronometer by Poljot, fusee movement in brass…

Poljot Russian Ship Chronometer in Brass and Timber Case

A Russian ship's chronometer by Poljot, fusee movement in brass and timber cased, 20th century, 19.5 cm high, 19 cm wide, 19 cm deep

A 19th century surveyer's chronometer, De Casseres, Amsterdam,…

De Casseres Surveyor's Chronometer with Original Traveling Case

A 19th century surveyer's chronometer, De Casseres, Amsterdam, two day movement, free strung, helicore hairstring, housed in orginal enamel travelling case, serial number 597, 13 cm diameter

A Zenith ship deck watch, Swiss, circa 1940 A 15 jewel 8 day…

Zenith Swiss Ship Deck Watch, 1940

A Zenith ship deck watch, Swiss, circa 1940 A 15 jewel 8 day movement, with up and down indicator for 8 days, subsidiary seconds dial, silvered dial with Arabic numerals and blue steel hands, 76 mm diameter case in original three-tier gimbled fitted box

An early English marine chronometer, C.1830, silvered and…

1830 English Marine Chronometer with Arnold Escapement and Gimbals

An early English marine chronometer, C.1830, silvered and engraved dial marked 'French, Royal Exchange, London, No.5156' (i.e. Santiago James Moore French), signature and serial number boldly repeated on back plate, two-day duration with Arnold type…

A two day marine Chronometer, Dobbie Mcinnes & Clyde, So…

Antique Marine Chronometer in Mahogany Box

A two day marine Chronometer, Dobbie Mcinnes & Clyde, So Shields London, Glasgow, Liverpool, brass banded and gimbled mahogany box, the outer mahogany deck watch box with leather strap. The dial signed and numbered 12414, 24 cm high, 31 cm wide, 25 cm deep

A marine Chronometer, Molyneux, London, circa 1851, the square…

Molyneux Marine Chronometer, London, 1851

A marine Chronometer, Molyneux, London, circa 1851, the square mahogany box in three tiers with small brass side handles and brass corner pieces. Silvered and engraved dial signed R& H Molyneaux- 30 Southampton row- London- no 1831 above centre arbour…

A William IV marine Chronometer, Molyneux, Southampton row,…

William IV Marine Chronometer by Molyneux, London, c. 1835

A William IV marine Chronometer, Molyneux, Southampton row, London, circa 1835, the square mahogany box in three tiers with small brass side handles and brass corner pieces. Silvered and engraved dial, signed Robert Molyneaux- 30 Southampton row London no…

Antique Lewis Woolf marine chronometer, etched in scrip on face…

Antique Lewis Woolf Marine Chronometer

Antique Lewis Woolf marine chronometer, etched in scrip on face and on ivory label to lid reads Lewis Woolf / No. 35 South Castle Street/Liverpool inset side handles, original three-tier, brass escutcheon and brass bound mahogany case, 18 cm height, 17.5…

A Mercer's survey chronometer, two-day duration with Arnold…

Thomas Mercer Survey Chronometer with Audible Signal

A Mercer's survey chronometer, two-day duration with Arnold type spring detent escapement and fusee and chain movement, silvered and engraved dial marked 'Thomas Mercer Maker to the Admiralty, The Indian Colonial & USA Governments, London & St. Albans,…

A marine survey chronometer, two-day duration with Arnold type…

Marine Chronometer with Audible Signals, c.1940

A marine survey chronometer, two-day duration with Arnold type spring detent escapement and electrical contact mechanism to deliver audible signals at one second intervals through earphones, silvered dial signed Glasshutte Uhrenbetriebe, No.6854. Two-part…

A Ulysse Nardin marine Chronometer, in presentation box,…

Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer in Presentation Box

A Ulysse Nardin marine Chronometer, in presentation box, reference 9862, two day, silver dial, box measuring 19 x 19 x 19 cm

Marine Chronometer by a Johannsen & Co. Silver coloured dial…

Johannsen & Co. Marine Chronometer

Marine Chronometer by a Johannsen & Co. Silver coloured dial with Roman numerals, fusee movement, and two subsidiary dials. Diameter 12.5 cm

A marine chronometer by Thomas Porterhouse, London circa 1845,…

Thomas Porterhouse Marine Chronometer, London 1845

A marine chronometer by Thomas Porterhouse, London circa 1845, with 90 mm silvered dial engraved 'Thomas Porterhouse, Maker to the Admiralty, 10 Northhampton Square, London', in brass bound mahogany case, with key, 17 cm high, 20 cm wide, 19 cm deep,

An English rosewood cased two day marine chronometer, circa…

English Rosewood Marine Chronometer, John Poole, 1860

An English rosewood cased two day marine chronometer, circa 1860 the silvered dial signed John Poole, maker to the Admiralty, Fenchurch St., London. no.2251, subsidiary seconds and up-down gimbal, mounted within three tier rosewood case with original…

A mahogany cased marine chronometer by Hamilton, 1941, 4 3/4…

Hamilton Marine Chronometer with Mahogany Case, 1941

A mahogany cased marine chronometer by Hamilton, 1941, 4 3/4 inch silvered dial with subsidiary seconds and 'Up and down' signed Hamilton N.3631 Lancaster P.A. USA. Ernshaw spring detent escapement. Brass bound gimbal fitted case (2 day) model 21, 14…

A fine Victorian brass bound rosewood marine chronometer by…

Langford Bristol Marine Chronometer, 1835

A fine Victorian brass bound rosewood marine chronometer by Langford Bristol N.1835, two day, fusee and chain drive movement with up and down and Ernshaw escapement. Fully gimballed case 33/4 inch silvered dial. Signed dial 1900.

A Russian two day marine chronometer by Um-KOPOBA, c.1940, with…

Um-KOPOBA Marine Chronometer, c.1940

A Russian two day marine chronometer by Um-KOPOBA, c.1940, with gilt fusee and chain drive movement. Ernshaw detent escapement. High quality brass bound mahogany case fully gimballed, with outer mahogany carrying case.

A German Glashutter Unrenbetriebe marine chronometer no. 4854,…

WWII German Marine Chronometer with GUB Movement

A German Glashutter Unrenbetriebe marine chronometer no. 4854, World War II, fusee drive. Ernshaw detent escapement 2 day. GUB movement with electrical contacts. In fully gimballed mahogany case with outer carrying case.

An American Hamilton marine chronometer two day no.3378 (1941),…

1941 Hamilton Marine Chronometer with Mahogany Case

An American Hamilton marine chronometer two day no.3378 (1941), model 21, 14 jewel with fusee drive. Ernshaw detent escapement. Fully gimballed with mahogany case and outer travelling case.

A good mahogany case 2 day marine chronometer by Edw. Baker, no.…

Antique Marine Chronometer by Edw. Baker, c.1850

A good mahogany case 2 day marine chronometer by Edw. Baker, no.1067, in brass bound gimbal fitted case. Up and down with subsidiary seconds dial. Three and three quarter inch silvered dial. Replacement hands. Fusee drive. Ernshaw detent escapement. C…

A Victorian brass bound flame mahogany cased marine chronometer…

Victorian Brass Bound Marine Chronometer by F Bywater, Liverpool

A Victorian brass bound flame mahogany cased marine chronometer by F Bywater, Liverpool, c.1840, silvered 3 3/4 inch dial with up and down and subsidiary seconds. Two day. Fusee drive Ernshaw escapement. Photocopy of observatory certificate.

A good Ulysse Nardin marine chronometer two day, SN.5021.…

Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer with Ernshaw Escapement

A good Ulysse Nardin marine chronometer two day, SN.5021. Ernshaw detent escapement, fusee drive. C.1950. Fully gimballed. Mahogany case.

A German two day marine chronometer by Wempe, Chronometer…

Wempe German Marine Chronometer, c.1950

A German two day marine chronometer by Wempe, Chronometer Werken c.1950, Ernshaw escapement fusee and chain drive. Fully gimballed. Mahogany case.

A USA Navy chronometer Deck watch in double mahogany fitted…

1940 US Navy Chronometer Deck Watch in Double Case

A USA Navy chronometer Deck watch in double mahogany fitted case, c.1940, two and a half inch dial with up and down Hamilton Lancaster, PA, USA movement. Case in satin chrome on brass. Stamped US Navy, N.7450, 1942.

An English Thomas Mercer Ltd. marine chronometer 17313, c.1930,…

1930 English Thomas Mercer Marine Chronometer with Hong Kong Certificate

An English Thomas Mercer Ltd. marine chronometer 17313, c.1930, silvered dial with Roman numerals, up and down dial with sub/seconds. Bezel dia 125 mm. Two day with Ernshaw Detent escapement. Gimballed mahogany case with Hong Kong Rate certificate. Ship…

An American Hamilton two day chronometer deck watch, in…

Hamilton Chronometer Deck Watch in Mahogany Case

An American Hamilton two day chronometer deck watch, in mahogany case. Two and half inch dial signed Hamilton, Lancaster, PA, USA, with up and down. Lever escapement in gimbal fitted mahogany case. C.1940. 150 mm x 150 mm.

A Swiss Zenith Chronometer mahogany cased Deck watch, Winding…

Swiss Zenith Chronometer Deck Watch with Broken Winding Knob

A Swiss Zenith Chronometer mahogany cased Deck watch, Winding knob shaft broken. Double hinged mahogany case.

A German two day 'Wempe' marine chronometer, c.1950, no.6197 in…

1950 German Wempe Marine Chronometer in Mahogany Case

A German two day 'Wempe' marine chronometer, c.1950, no.6197 in mahogany case with fully gimballed Ernshaw type fusee movement. Chronometer Werken.

A Swiss two day marine chronometer, by Ulysse Nardin, No. 3348,…

Swiss Marine Chronometer by Ulysse Nardin in Mahogany Case

A Swiss two day marine chronometer, by Ulysse Nardin, No. 3348, within a gimbaled brass bound mahogany case and hardwood leather strapped traveling box. 19 cm high, 19 cm wide, 19 cm deep

A marine Chronometer A. Johannen Co. London, Makers to the…

Antique Marine Chronometer by A. Johannen Co. London

A marine Chronometer A. Johannen Co. London, Makers to the Admiralty and to the Royal Navies of Spain & Portugal, no. 3651 anti-clockwise with a ratchet movement, boxed in brass bound timber, glass top and velvet upholstery to interior of lid, accompanied…

Chronometer by Thomas Mercer Ltd St. Albans, England, in…

Antique Chronometer in Original Case with Shipping Label

Chronometer by Thomas Mercer Ltd St. Albans, England, in original timber case. Supplied by Henry Browne & Son Ltd Barking (no. 19226), with Dutch shipping lable 'N.V. Observator Rotterdam' & vessel name (illegible)

A Hamilton watch Co., ships marine Chronometer with case, c.…

Hamilton Marine Chronometer with Mahogany Case

A Hamilton watch Co., ships marine Chronometer with case, c.1920's, manufactured Lancaster, PA., USA in brass corner bound and mahogany case. Dial diameter 12.5 cm. Height 17.5 cm, 19.5 x 19.5 cm (case)

A sterling silver Deck watch signed Daniel Buckney / no. 30399…

Antique Sterling Silver Deck Watch with Admiralty Mark

A sterling silver Deck watch signed Daniel Buckney / no. 30399 / 5 King square / London, circa 1888 with a keywind movement, free sprung fusee, the movement stamped with English admiralty mark, white enamel Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds, the…

An Omega 'Chronometre de Bord' no. 400014, in mahogany hinged…

Omega Chronometre de Bord in Mahogany Box

An Omega 'Chronometre de Bord' no. 400014, in mahogany hinged lidded box, with brass case, numbered 4058926 with balance mass in a gimballed suspension with tongue latch. The silvered dial with subs second dial, Roman numerals, railtrack minutes, blued…

A mid 19th century Charles Frodsham two day marine Chronometer…

Charles Frodsham Two-Day Marine Chronometer

A mid 19th century Charles Frodsham two day marine Chronometer a two day movement with silvered 3 3/8 inch dial and gilt brass gimbal fittings in a mahogany double hinged case with outer protective mahogany case. By Charles Frodsham 84 Strand London,…

An English mahogany cased chronometer No. 469 by Eiffe, 48…

Eiffe Chronometer No. 469 with Provenance

An English mahogany cased chronometer No. 469 by Eiffe, 48 Lombard Street city and south crescent, Bedford square, London, circa 1845, the silvered dial with Roman numerals, fusee movement with Harrison's maintaining power, Earnshaw style spring detent…

A blackwood two day marine chronometer, retailed by Thomas…

Blackwood Two-Day Marine Chronometer by Thomas Gaunt, Melbourne (1880)

A blackwood two day marine chronometer, retailed by Thomas Gaunt, Bourke Street, Melbourne, 1880, the silvered dial Roman numerals, fuse movement with maintaining power Earnshaw's spring, detent escapement with compensation balance and helical hair spring…

A good 19th century marine chronometer in three tier brass…

19th century marine chronometer in mahogany case

A good 19th century marine chronometer in three tier brass bound mahogany case. The 3 1/4 inch silvered dial signed J & a Walker no 258. Pool Lane Liverpool. Two day fusee and chain drive movement with Earnshaw spring detent. Helical blue steel balance…

A fine 19th century two day marine Chronometer with Dent's…

19th Century Marine Chronometer by Dent London

A fine 19th century two day marine Chronometer with Dent's patent staple balance and Ernshaw spring detent escapement, freesprung. The balance consists of a cross bar with U shaped bimetallic affixes to reduce the effects of temperature. Silvered dial…

A mahogany cased marine chronometer, mid 19th century, dial…

Mid-19th Century Mahogany Marine Chronometer

A mahogany cased marine chronometer, mid 19th century, dial marked, 'Alex Cameron, Maker to the Rufsian Discovery Ships, South Castle St, Liverpool 1607', clock diameter 11.5 cm