104th Auction
2021/5/22
Lot 33
Thomas Mercer
A collection of 2 ship's clocks and 5 ship's chronometers
A rare, large ship's chronometer with 8 days power reserve
A rare, large ship's chronometer with 8 days power reserve
Sold
estimated
2.200—3.800 €
Price realized
5.800 €
specific features
Case
Mahogany box.
Dial
Silvered.
Movement
Brass movement, chain/fusee, spring detent escapement according to Thomas Earnshaw, bimetallic chronometer balance with 2 screws and 2 weights.
Case no.996
Diam.210 x 210 x 215 mm
Circa1968
Ctry.English
The fact that the letter N was added to the movement number 897 indicates that this remarkable 8-day chronometer was constructed according to the new design William Skeen created for Mercer in 1956.