Lot 172

Thomas Mercer Ltd., St. Albans, England, Movement No. 8311, Case No. 8281, 210 x 200 x 210 mm, circa 1953
A large ship's chronometer with 8 days power reserve and electrical 30 seconds contact device
Case: mahogany. Dial: silvered, aperture for second wheel with contact. Movm.: brass movement, chain/fusee, spring detent escapement according to Thomas Earnshaw, bimetallic chronometer balance with 2 screws and 2 weights.

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