Chronometer
Two-day chronometer by John Arnold and Son, no.43/133. With inscription "Thos Prest August 10th 1792", scratched on great wheel, Prest was apprenticed to John Arnold and foreman to his son at Chigwell
Chronometer with case and accessories
- Made:
- circa 1800
- maker:
- John Arnold and Son and Thomas Prest
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Two-day chronometer by John Arnold and Son, with case, no.43/133 and accessories. With inscription "Thos Prest August 10th 1792", scratched on great wheel, Prest was apprenticed to John Arnold and foreman to his son at Chigwell (see part records)
Details
- Category:
- Time Measurement
- Object Number:
- 1917-112
- Materials:
- horizontal cross bar: brass and steel
- Measurements:
-
overall: 200 mm x 195 mm x 195 mm,
- type:
- chronometer
- credit:
- Mr. Samuel J. P. Edgcumbe
Parts
Case for chronometer
Case for two-day chronometer by John Arnold and Son, no.43/133.
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified)
- Object Number:
- 1917-112 Pt2
- type:
- instrument component and chronometer
Accessories for two-day chronometer by John Arnold and Son
Accessories for two-day chronometer by John Arnold and Son, no.43/133
- Object Number:
- 1917-112 Pt3
- type:
- instrument component and chronometer
- Image ©
- The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
