Marine chronometer by John Arnold and Son

Made:
1795 in London
Marine chronometer by John Arnold and Son Marine chronometer by John Arnold and Son

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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