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Marine chronometer by John Arnold and Son
The Clockmakers' Museum/Clarissa Bruce
© The Clockmakers’ Charity
The Clockmakers' Museum/Clarissa Bruce
© The Clockmakers’ Charity
Spring detent escapement marine chronometer by John Arnold & Son, London. Held in a wooden octagonal case without gimbals. 4 inch silvered dial. Helical balance-spring with terminal curves. OZ balance. Signed ‘John Arnold & Son, London No. 92 Invt. et Fect’ c.1795.
Clockmakers' Museum No. 604
Details
- Category:
- Clockmakers
- Collection:
- The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
- Object Number:
- L2015-3486
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal), silvered brass, mahogany (wood), glass and diamond
- Measurements:
-
overall: 90 mm x 220 mm x 160 mm,
- type:
- marine chronometer and detent
- credit:
- Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
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