Small chronometer ("Arnold 488")

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

Parts

Chronometer: 'Arnold 488', in mahogany carrying case

Chronometer: 'Arnold 488', in mahogany carrying case

Small chronometer ('Arnold 488'), in gimbals, by J. R. Arnold, 1810-1880.

Measurements:
depth: 110mm
height: 113mm
width: 110mm
oveall (in case, as displayed): 170 mm x 130 mm x 152 mm, 0.908 kg
overall (chronometer movement): 60 mm,
Materials:
wood (unidentified) , glass , brass (copper, zinc alloy) , steel (metal) and enamel
Object Number:
1929-937 Pt1
type:
instrument component and chronometer
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