105th Auction

2021/11/13

Lot 65

Morris Tobias

A collection of 3 English ship's chronometers
A London ship's chronometer with 56h power reserve

Sold

estimated
2.7004.000 €
Price realized
4.300 €
specific features
Case
Mahogany.
Dial
Silvered.
Movement
Brass movement, chain/fusee, spring detent escapement according to Thomas Earnshaw, bimetallic chronometer balance with 2 screws and 2 weights.
Diam.170 x 190 x 170 mm
Circa1825
Ctry.England


The eye-catching enamel plaque adorning the elaborately brass-ornamented chronometer box tells us the name of the maker: Morris Tobias was maker to the Admiralty und aworked in London and Liverpool approximately from 1794 to 1840, sometimes trading as Morris Tobias & Co. and Tobias & Co. He patented a time measurement system through the ship’s bell; pocket watches and barometers from his workship are also known.