Collection

Small chronometer ("Arnold 488")

Made:: 1801-1830

maker:: John Roger Arnold

Small chronometer ("Arnold 488"), in gimbals, with two keys. In mahogany case with key

Details

Category:: Time Measurement

Object Number:: 1929-937

Materials:: rim-type compensation balance: brass, steel and case: mahogany

Measurements:: overall: 115 mm x 110 mm x 115 mm,

type:: chronometer

credit:: Lt. James F. Godwin

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Chronometer: 'Arnold 488', in mahogany carrying case

Chronometer: 'Arnold 488', in mahogany carrying case

Materials:: wood (unidentified) , glass , brass (copper, zinc alloy) , steel (metal) and enamel

Object Number:: 1929-937 Pt1

type:: instrument component and chronometer

Mahogany case with two keys for small chronometer ("Arnold 488")

Mahogany case with two keys for small chronometer ("Arnold 488")

Materials:: mahogany (wood) , brass (copper, zinc alloy) , metal (unknown) and glass

Object Number:: 1929-937 Pt2

type:: instrument component and chronometer