Marine timekeeper

Marine chronometer with a spring detent escapement and two day duration, numbered 5338 made by Victor Kullberg, London, England, 1851-1890. Used onboard Terra Nova during the British Antarctic expedition 1910-13

Details

Category:
Temporary Exhibitions
Object Number:
L2015-3604
Materials:
silvered brass, brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal), metal (unknown), glass and mahogany (wood)
Measurements:
overall: 190 mm x 190 mm x 185 mm,
type:
chronometer