An excellent 2-day chronometer in a brass strung and cornered coromandel box. The movement is very original and in exceptional condition.
The original three-tier coromandel box with original hinges Having brass bowl and gimbal, the bowl and movement key numbered 22/466. The 10cm. dial with up and down indication, subsidiary seconds ring, with gold hands and subsidiaries. Chain fusee movement with Earnshaw type escapement, cut bimetallic balance with cylinder heat compensation weights, blued steel helical balance spring, 6 1/8 in square box.
c. 1870
Price £4750
THOMAS ROBERTS 2-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER No. 22/466
