Prototype Table Chronometer incorporating traditional full-plate movement
- Made:
- 2010-2015 in Isle of Man (dependant state)
Prototype Table Chronometer incorporating traditional full-plate movement, dial, hands, glazed case, two-tier brass-bound mahogany box, tipsy key and hand setting key, plinth and rating log book. Made by Michael Blayney over the course of 5 years on the Isle of Man, with the exception of the fusee cone and chain, jewels, mainspring and hairspring made by Mr Larry Crutsinger of Norfolk, Virginia.
Details
- Category:
- Temporary Exhibitions
- Object Number:
- L2016-2001
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal), gold (metal) and mahogany (wood)
- Measurements:
-
box: 140 mm x 178 mm x 178 mm, 1.65 kg
chronometer: 97 mm 137 mm, 2.65 kg
plinth: 19 mm 166 mm, .175 kg
- type:
- chronometer
- credit:
- Michael R. Blayney
