Dent

A collection of 3 ship's chronometers
An important, rare London ship's chronometer with 56h power reserve indicator and Dent's "staple balance"

Sold

estimated

2.500—5.000 €

Price realized

6.500 €

specific features

Case

Mahogany box, brass inlays, inlaid signature shield, screwed on handles, with lid and glass, brass gimbals and bowl.

Dial

Silvered, signed, numbered 49624.

Movement

Brass movement, chain/fusee, spring detent escapement according to Thomas Earnshaw, Z-shaped staple balance with bimetallic curved arms and 2 weights and 2 screws, Patent no. 9302.

Case no.49624

Diam.185 x 185 x 195 mm

Circa1850

Ctry.England

Dent

A collection of 3 ship's chronometersAn important, rare London ship's chronometer with 56h power reserve indicator and Dent's "staple balance"

A collection of 3 ship's chronometers
An important, rare London ship's chronometer with 56h power reserve indicator and Dent's "staple balance"