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Marine Chronometer By Wempe
Located in Amersham, GB
A Chronometerwerke Hamburg type 5 two day marine chronometer by Wempe numbered 5077. The free
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

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Brass, Steel

Marine Chronometer By Wempe
Marine Chronometer By Wempe

Marine Chronometer By Wempe

H 7.29 in W 7.29 in D 7.29 in
Two Day Marine Chronometer, John Bliss, New York
By John Bliss & Co.
Located in Norwich, GB
A Fine Two Day Marine Chronometer By John Bliss and Co, New York. No.3068 Two day marine
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Antique 1890s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Two Day Marine Chronometer, John Bliss, New York
Two Day Marine Chronometer, John Bliss, New York

Two Day Marine Chronometer, John Bliss, New York

H 7.75 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
A Fine Early 19th Century Marine Chronometer By Parkinson And Frodsham
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An early 19th century 2 day marine chronometer by Parkinson and Frodsham, London. Numbered on the
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Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Brass

A Fine Early 19th Century Marine Chronometer By Parkinson And Frodsham
A Fine Early 19th Century Marine Chronometer By Parkinson And Frodsham

A Fine Early 19th Century Marine Chronometer By Parkinson And Frodsham

H 6.7 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Early 19th Century 2 Day Marine Chronometer by James McCabe, No. 199
By James McCabe
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
Number 199, a two day marine chronometer by James McCabe, London, beautifully signed and numbered
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Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century 2 Day Marine Chronometer by James McCabe, No. 199
Early 19th Century 2 Day Marine Chronometer by James McCabe, No. 199

Early 19th Century 2 Day Marine Chronometer by James McCabe, No. 199

H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Two Day Marine Chronometer, G.H & C Gowland, Sunderland No.1931
Located in Norwich, GB
A fine two Day Marine Chronometer by G.H & C Gowland, Sunderland No. 1931 Two day marine
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Antique 1870s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Two Day Marine Chronometer, G.H & C Gowland, Sunderland No.1931
Two Day Marine Chronometer, G.H & C Gowland, Sunderland No.1931

Two Day Marine Chronometer, G.H & C Gowland, Sunderland No.1931

H 7.75 in W 7.25 in D 7.25 in
Fine Scottish Two-Day Marine Chronometer Signed and Numbered D. McGregor
By D. McGregor & Co. 1
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A Fine Scottish Two-Day Marine Chronometer Signed and Numbered D. McGregor Glasgow No 2241, c. 1870
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Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Fine Scottish Two-Day Marine Chronometer Signed and Numbered D. McGregor
Fine Scottish Two-Day Marine Chronometer Signed and Numbered D. McGregor

Fine Scottish Two-Day Marine Chronometer Signed and Numbered D. McGregor

H 7.09 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
A 19th Century Mahogany Stick Barometer by Keen and Frodsham
Located in Pewsey, GB
Keen, based in Liverpool, England, who primarily produced high-quality marine chronometers and other
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

A 19th Century Mahogany Stick Barometer by Keen and Frodsham
A 19th Century Mahogany Stick Barometer by Keen and Frodsham

A 19th Century Mahogany Stick Barometer by Keen and Frodsham

H 36.23 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in
Striking George IV Eight-Day Rosewood Pagoda Library Clock by French, London
By Santiago James Moore French
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
: Jonathan Betts, Marine Chronometers at Greenwich, Oxford, 2017, pp 317-18 Brian Loomes, Watchmakers and
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Antique Early 19th Century George IV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Striking George IV Eight-Day Rosewood Pagoda Library Clock by French, London
Striking George IV Eight-Day Rosewood Pagoda Library Clock by French, London

Striking George IV Eight-Day Rosewood Pagoda Library Clock by French, London

H 9.85 in W 6.3 in D 5.12 in
A Parkinson & Frodsham Eight Day Longcase
By Parkinson & Frodsham
Located in Amersham, GB
as clockmakers, as well as marine chronometer makers. Please be aware that this clock will require
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Antique 1820s English Regency Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

A Parkinson & Frodsham Eight Day Longcase
A Parkinson & Frodsham Eight Day Longcase

A Parkinson & Frodsham Eight Day Longcase

H 78.15 in W 17.33 in D 9.45 in
A Unique Twin Fusee English Carriage Clock by James Moore French
By Santiago James Moore French
Located in Amersham, GB
marine chronometers, at which he excelled, winning various prizes from the Board of Longitude. For
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Antique 19th Century English Rococo Revival Carriage Clocks and Travel C...

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

A Unique Twin Fusee English Carriage Clock by James Moore French
A Unique Twin Fusee English Carriage Clock by James Moore French

A Unique Twin Fusee English Carriage Clock by James Moore French

H 9.06 in W 7.49 in D 4.14 in
Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Ferdinand Berthoud À Paris
Located in Warsaw, PL
as a clockmaker under his brother, Jean-Henri. He made his first marine chronometer in 1754 (sent for
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Ferdinand Berthoud À Paris
Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Ferdinand Berthoud À Paris

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Ferdinand Berthoud À Paris

H 14.97 in W 12.21 in D 3.94 in
Best Ever Antique Gothic Revival Grandfather / Longcase Clock by Ferd. Dencker
Located in Lisse, NL
workshop for making marine chronometers and precision pendulum clocks, his ambition being the minimisation
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Early 20th Century German Gothic Revival Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

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Brass, Metal

Best Ever Antique Gothic Revival Grandfather / Longcase Clock by Ferd. Dencker
Best Ever Antique Gothic Revival Grandfather / Longcase Clock by Ferd. Dencker

Best Ever Antique Gothic Revival Grandfather / Longcase Clock by Ferd. Dencker

H 89 in W 23.2 in D 12.2 in
Victorian Clocks by Richard Good, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
, regulators, skeleton clocks, marine and domestic chronometers, Cole-type clocks, time signals and electric
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1990s English Books

Materials

Paper

Victorian Clocks by Richard Good, 1st Ed
Victorian Clocks by Richard Good, 1st Ed

Victorian Clocks by Richard Good, 1st Ed

H 9.75 in W 7 in D 0.75 in

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Marine Chronometer by J A Walker of Liverpool, circa 1860
By J. Walker
Located in Uppingham, GB
Marine chronometer J & A. Walker South Castle Street Liverpool 19th century mahogany Marine
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Nautical Objects

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Brass

Marine Chronometer by J A Walker of Liverpool, circa 1860
Marine Chronometer by J A Walker of Liverpool, circa 1860

Marine Chronometer by J A Walker of Liverpool, circa 1860

H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Marine Chronometer by Dobbie McInnes. No. 10031
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Marine chronometer by Dobbie McInnes No. 10031 Three-tier mahogany box with inset cartouche
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Antique 1850s Great Britain (UK) Other Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Marine Chronometer by Dobbie McInnes. No. 10031
Marine Chronometer by Dobbie McInnes. No. 10031

Marine Chronometer by Dobbie McInnes. No. 10031

H 7.5 in W 7 in D 7.5 in
Antique Marine Chronometer by Dobbie McInnis, Glasgow, circa 1920
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Marine Chronometer by Dobbie McInnes No. 10031. Three-tier mahogany box with inset cartouche
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Vintage 1920s English Other Nautical Objects

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Wood

Antique Marine Chronometer by Dobbie McInnis, Glasgow, circa 1920
Antique Marine Chronometer by Dobbie McInnis, Glasgow, circa 1920

Antique Marine Chronometer by Dobbie McInnis, Glasgow, circa 1920

H 7.5 in W 7 in D 7.5 in
Tobias and Levitt, Minories, London, Mahogany 8-Day Marine Chronometer No.223
By Tobias & Levitt
Located in London, GB
A fine 8-day marine chronometer by this well-known chronometer making firm, the early mahogany
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency More Clocks

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Mahogany

Tobias and Levitt, Minories, London, Mahogany 8-Day Marine Chronometer No.223

Tobias and Levitt, Minories, London, Mahogany 8-Day Marine Chronometer No.223

H 7.75 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in
Antique Marine Chronometer by John Poole, London, circa 1846
By John Poole
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
A fine two day marine chronometer by John Poole, London, No.1064, circa 1846. Three-tier
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Antique 1840s English Victorian Nautical Objects

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Wood

Antique Marine Chronometer by John Poole, London, circa 1846
Antique Marine Chronometer by John Poole, London, circa 1846

Antique Marine Chronometer by John Poole, London, circa 1846

H 7.5 in W 7.25 in D 7.25 in
Electric oak mantel clock by Matthias Hipp
Located in HAARLEM, NL
as an electrical pendulum clock, a marine chronometer and speedometers for locomotives . In 1851 Hipp
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Mantel Clocks

Materials

Oak

Electric oak mantel clock by Matthias Hipp
Electric oak mantel clock by Matthias Hipp

Electric oak mantel clock by Matthias Hipp

H 32.29 in W 28.35 in D 7.88 in
Rare 1941 Hamilton M 22 Ship's Boxed Chronometer Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Palm City, FL
far more complicated Model 21 marine chronometer; both are considered amongst the finest of their type
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Vintage 1940s American Clocks

Rare 1941 Hamilton M 22 Ship's Boxed Chronometer Watch
Rare 1941 Hamilton M 22 Ship's Boxed Chronometer Watch

Rare 1941 Hamilton M 22 Ship's Boxed Chronometer Watch

H 6 in W 6 in D 6 in
Japanned George III-Period Precision Bracket Clock by Parkinson & Frodsham
By Parkinson & Frodsham
Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE
reputation as clockmakers, as well as marine chronometer makers. Their workshop continued to produce fine
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Antique 1810s English George III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Steel

Japanned George III-Period Precision Bracket Clock by Parkinson & Frodsham
Japanned George III-Period Precision Bracket Clock by Parkinson & Frodsham

Japanned George III-Period Precision Bracket Clock by Parkinson & Frodsham

H 16.15 in W 11.03 in D 7.49 in
Marine chronometer
By Francis Barraud
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine example of a two day marine chronometer by Barraud ,London. Numbered 2870 on the case
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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Marine chronometer
Marine chronometer

Marine chronometer

Two Day Marine Chronometer
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A two day marine chronometer by Batty and sons, Manchester housed in a brass bound rosewood case
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Antique 1880s English Nautical Objects

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Rosewood

Two Day Marine Chronometer
Two Day Marine Chronometer

Two Day Marine Chronometer

H 7.49 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Rare 8 Day Marine Chronometer
By Parkinson & Frodsham
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
Rare 8 day marine chronometer This fine example is numbered 978.
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Antique 19th Century English Clocks

Rare 8 Day Marine Chronometer
Rare 8 Day Marine Chronometer

Rare 8 Day Marine Chronometer

Marine Chronometer by Daniels of Liverpool
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A superb mid 19th century two day marine chronometer by Daniels of Liverpool with a brass bound
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Antique Mid-19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Marine Chronometer by Daniels of Liverpool
Marine Chronometer by Daniels of Liverpool

Marine Chronometer by Daniels of Liverpool

H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Marine Chronometer Signed Thomas Mercer Ltd.
By Thomas Mercer Ltd 1
Located in Milan, IT
Marine chronometer signed Thomas Mercer Ltd St. Albans England, n. 17064, made in the 1940s
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Vintage 1940s British Nautical Objects

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Brass

Marine Chronometer Signed Thomas Mercer Ltd.
Marine Chronometer Signed Thomas Mercer Ltd.

Marine Chronometer Signed Thomas Mercer Ltd.

H 6.86 in W 7.29 in D 7.49 in
Patek Philippe Marine Chronometer Desk Clock
By Patek Philippe
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare Naviquartz marine chronometer table clock was crafted by the iconic Geneva watchmaking
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20th Century Swiss Other Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Patek Philippe Marine Chronometer Desk Clock
Patek Philippe Marine Chronometer Desk Clock

Patek Philippe Marine Chronometer Desk Clock

H 3 in W 6.25 in D 5 in
Early Parkinson and Frodsham Marine Chronometer
By Parkinson & Frodsham
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A rare early 19th century two day marine chronometer by Parkinson and Frodsham number 1002 This
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Antique 1830s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Early Parkinson and Frodsham Marine Chronometer
Early Parkinson and Frodsham Marine Chronometer

Early Parkinson and Frodsham Marine Chronometer

H 6 in W 6 in D 6 in
19th Century 8 Day Marine Chronometer by Frodsham and Keen
By Frodsham & Keen Liverpool
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
. Eight day marine chronometers such as this example where made for private yatchs. Literature show the
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century 8 Day Marine Chronometer by Frodsham and Keen
19th Century 8 Day Marine Chronometer by Frodsham and Keen

19th Century 8 Day Marine Chronometer by Frodsham and Keen

H 7.68 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Two-Day Marine Chronometer by Reid and Sons
Located in Devon, GB
A good quality mid 19th century mahogany cased marine chronometer of 2 day duration by Reid and
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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Two-Day Marine Chronometer by Reid and Sons
Two-Day Marine Chronometer by Reid and Sons

Two-Day Marine Chronometer by Reid and Sons

H 2.96 in D 2.76 in
Marine Chronometer by Dobbie McInnes Ltd 10031, Glasgow
Located in Norwich, GB
Marine chronometer by Dobbie McInnes No. 10031 Three-tier mahogany box with inset cartouche
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Nautical Objects

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Mahogany

Marine Chronometer by Dobbie McInnes Ltd 10031, Glasgow
Marine Chronometer by Dobbie McInnes Ltd 10031, Glasgow

Marine Chronometer by Dobbie McInnes Ltd 10031, Glasgow

H 7.5 in W 7.25 in D 7.5 in
Early 19th Century Chronometer by Johnson, London
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A lovely example of a small early 19th century two day marine chronometer by Johnson, London. In a
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Antique Early 19th Century English Nautical Objects

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century Chronometer by Johnson, London
Early 19th Century Chronometer by Johnson, London

Early 19th Century Chronometer by Johnson, London

H 6 in W 6 in D 6 in
Tortoiseshell and Brass Inlay Antique Mantel Clock by Webster, Cornhill
Located in Devon, GB
generations are known to also have made a small number of marine chronometers.
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Antique 1820s British Clocks

Tortoiseshell and Brass Inlay Antique Mantel Clock by Webster, Cornhill
Tortoiseshell and Brass Inlay Antique Mantel Clock by Webster, Cornhill

Tortoiseshell and Brass Inlay Antique Mantel Clock by Webster, Cornhill

H 9.25 in W 0.01 in D 0.01 in
Important Regency Period Mahogany Case Musical Organ Clock
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
brought from Christie's LOT 57 THE PROPERTY OF A LADY SALE 7443 Important clocks and marine
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency More Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Important Regency Period Mahogany Case Musical Organ Clock
Important Regency Period Mahogany Case Musical Organ Clock

Important Regency Period Mahogany Case Musical Organ Clock

H 91.5 in W 30.5 in D 26 in
Samuel Marti Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
, inventions and improvements by Le Roys particularly marine chronometers. It is in excellent clean and running
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Samuel Marti Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock
Samuel Marti Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock

Samuel Marti Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock

H 4.5 in W 9.25 in D 20.25 in
Victorian Library Burr Pollard Oak Library Bookcase Drop Front Secretaire Desk
By Reid and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Reid & Sons sent a number of marine chronometers for trial at Greenwich, coming second in 1844. On
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Victorian Library Burr Pollard Oak Library Bookcase Drop Front Secretaire Desk
Victorian Library Burr Pollard Oak Library Bookcase Drop Front Secretaire Desk

Victorian Library Burr Pollard Oak Library Bookcase Drop Front Secretaire Desk

H 109.45 in W 65.75 in D 19.69 in
Very Rare Large Gothic Revival Charles Frodsham Clock Maker to Queen Victoria
By Charles Frodsham
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
purchased sixty Charles Frodsham marine chronometers, and a number of pocket chronometers and deck watches
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Very Rare Large Gothic Revival Charles Frodsham Clock Maker to Queen Victoria
Very Rare Large Gothic Revival Charles Frodsham Clock Maker to Queen Victoria

Very Rare Large Gothic Revival Charles Frodsham Clock Maker to Queen Victoria

H 20.16 in W 13 in D 7.88 in
William IV / Early Victorian Eight-Day Mahogany Table Clock, by Widenham, London
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
"Watchmaker to the Honourable Board of Admiralty" Widenham's marine chronometers were of outstanding quality
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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

William IV / Early Victorian Eight-Day Mahogany Table Clock, by Widenham, London
William IV / Early Victorian Eight-Day Mahogany Table Clock, by Widenham, London

William IV / Early Victorian Eight-Day Mahogany Table Clock, by Widenham, London

H 17.72 in W 11.82 in D 6.11 in
Very Rare English Carriage Clock Signed Brockbank & Atkins London
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
.105. J. Betts, Marine Chronometers at Greenwich, Oxford, 2017, p. 211, passim.  
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Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Carriage Clocks and Travel ...

Materials

Brass

Very Rare English Carriage Clock Signed Brockbank & Atkins London
Very Rare English Carriage Clock Signed Brockbank & Atkins London

Very Rare English Carriage Clock Signed Brockbank & Atkins London

H 4.93 in W 2.96 in D 1.93 in
The Royal Exchange Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
detent escapement and modernizations of marine chronometers, this task was a rare and deeply personal
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Antique Early 19th Century English Wall Clocks

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Metal, Bronze

The Royal Exchange Clock
The Royal Exchange Clock

The Royal Exchange Clock

H 49.75 in W 49.25 in D 14.5 in
Rare Louis XVI Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantle Clock Signed Ferdinand Berthoud
By Ferdinand Berthoud
Located in Kittery Point, ME
marine chronometer (sent for trial in 1761) and in 1764 was appointed a member of the Royal Society
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Rare Louis XVI Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantle Clock Signed Ferdinand Berthoud
Rare Louis XVI Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantle Clock Signed Ferdinand Berthoud

Rare Louis XVI Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantle Clock Signed Ferdinand Berthoud

H 12.25 in W 11.75 in D 5 in
A Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Dent
By Dent
Located in Amersham, GB
supply marine chronometers, watches and compasses for the Royal Navy and was supplier to the Royal Air
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Antique Early 1900s English High Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

A Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Dent
A Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Dent

A Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Dent

H 18.9 in W 11.03 in D 7.09 in
Arnold and Dent Marine Chronometer
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A rare small one day experimental marine chronometer, which was on trial in 1832 at Greenwich. It
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Antique 19th Century English Nautical Objects

Arnold and Dent Marine Chronometer
Arnold and Dent Marine Chronometer

Arnold and Dent Marine Chronometer

H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Two Day Marine Chronometer by Victor Kulberg No. 9270
By Victor Kullberg
Located in Norwich, GB
A Fine Two Day Marine Chronometer by Victor Kulberg No. 9270 c,1870 Three tier mahogany box
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Antique 1870s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Two Day Marine Chronometer by Victor Kulberg No. 9270
Two Day Marine Chronometer by Victor Kulberg No. 9270

Two Day Marine Chronometer by Victor Kulberg No. 9270

H 7.75 in W 7 in D 7.5 in
Fine Two-Day Marine Chronometer Signed Charles Frodsham
By Charles Frodsham
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A Sturdy English Two-Day Marine Chronometer Made by the Renowned Maker Charles Frodsham, c. 1860
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Fine Two-Day Marine Chronometer Signed Charles Frodsham
Fine Two-Day Marine Chronometer Signed Charles Frodsham

Fine Two-Day Marine Chronometer Signed Charles Frodsham

H 7.29 in W 6.97 in D 7.09 in
Fine Two Day Marine Chronometer by Dent, London. No58553
By Dent
Located in Norwich, GB
A Fine Two Day Marine Chronometer By Dent, London No.58553 Two day marine chronometer by Dent
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Vintage 1910s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Two Day Marine Chronometer by Dent, London. No58553
Fine Two Day Marine Chronometer by Dent, London. No58553

Fine Two Day Marine Chronometer by Dent, London. No58553

H 7.75 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
A Rare 2 Day Marine Chronometer By George Hedger
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine example of a 2 day chronometer in the original 3 tier mahogany and brass bound case by
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

A Rare 2 Day Marine Chronometer By George Hedger
A Rare 2 Day Marine Chronometer By George Hedger

A Rare 2 Day Marine Chronometer By George Hedger

H 7.49 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Fine American Two Day Marine Chronometer, Signed T. S & J. D Negus New York
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
. Literature: Tony Mercer, chronometer makers of the world, p. 195 Jonathan Betts, marine chronometers at
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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Table Clocks and De...

Materials

Brass

Fine American Two Day Marine Chronometer, Signed T. S & J. D Negus New York
Fine American Two Day Marine Chronometer, Signed T. S & J. D Negus New York

Fine American Two Day Marine Chronometer, Signed T. S & J. D Negus New York

H 7.09 in Dm 7.09 in
Rare Mahogany Cased Two Day Marine Chronometer by Dent of London No.51958
By Dent
Located in Devon, GB
A rare two day chronometer by the celebrated firm of Dent, with their patent staple balance and
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Mahogany Cased Two Day Marine Chronometer by Dent of London No.51958
Rare Mahogany Cased Two Day Marine Chronometer by Dent of London No.51958

Rare Mahogany Cased Two Day Marine Chronometer by Dent of London No.51958

H 8 in W 7 in D 7.28 in
19th Century English Black Slate/ Marble Mantel Clock by James Moore French
By Santiago James Moore French
Located in Madrid, ES
the 1820s he diversified into marine chronometers, one of which was used on Charles Darwin's famous
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Antique Early 19th Century English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Slate, Brass

19th Century English Black Slate/ Marble Mantel Clock by James Moore French
19th Century English Black Slate/ Marble Mantel Clock by James Moore French

19th Century English Black Slate/ Marble Mantel Clock by James Moore French

H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 5.12 in
Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XVI
Located in Warsaw, PL
. Berthoud is considered one of the fathers of the marine chronometer. He became a master clockmaker in Paris
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XVI
Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XVI

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XVI

H 14.97 in W 13.78 in D 6.3 in
Late Century Lilley & Gillie Chromed Brass Wall Clock Beveled Glass Marine Dial
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
manufacturing marine instruments such as chronometers, clocks, sextants and clinometers etc since 1820 and still
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Vintage 1970s English Industrial Wall Clocks

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Brass, Chrome

Late Century Lilley & Gillie Chromed Brass Wall Clock Beveled Glass Marine Dial
Late Century Lilley & Gillie Chromed Brass Wall Clock Beveled Glass Marine Dial

Late Century Lilley & Gillie Chromed Brass Wall Clock Beveled Glass Marine Dial

H 2.76 in Dm 8.67 in
French Charles X Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, Henri Robert, 19th Century
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
and made top quality clocks, watches and marine chronometers.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Charles X Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, Henri Robert, 19th Century
French Charles X Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, Henri Robert, 19th Century

French Charles X Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, Henri Robert, 19th Century

H 18.75 in W 13.25 in D 4.8 in

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19th Century English Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama
Located in London, GB
19th Century Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama A delightful and highly decorated example of a late 19th century English folk art ships model diorama. Encased in a well-crafted glass ...
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Antique 19th Century British Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Glass, Wood

19th Century English Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama
19th Century English Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama

19th Century English Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama

H 21 in W 12 in D 31 in
Gold and Agate Sewing Nécessaire
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stunning specimen of agate distinguishes this diminutive French sewing nécessaire. The segments of beautiful hard stone are perfectly complemented by Rococo gold accents, making it...
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Agate, Gold

Gold and Agate Sewing Nécessaire
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Gold and Agate Sewing Nécessaire

H 0.63 in W 1.25 in D 3.63 in
Vacheron Constantin Chronometer
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptionally rare and important precision chronometer, or deck watch, was crafted by the famed Vacheron Constantin. One of the most accurate instruments ever created for measur...
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20th Century Swiss Other Nautical Objects

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Mahogany

Vacheron Constantin Chronometer
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Vacheron Constantin Chronometer

H 2.75 in W 4.5 in D 5.75 in
American Three Masted Clipper Ship Model Sovereign of the Seas Under Glass, 20th
Located in Charleston, SC
American three masted clipper ship model displayed in a mahogany glass case. She was the fastest ship ever built in 1852. California clipper ship model Sovereign of the Seas. The Sov...
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20th Century American American Empire Nautical Objects

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Glass, Mahogany, Pine, Paint

American Three Masted Clipper Ship Model Sovereign of the Seas Under Glass, 20th
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American Three Masted Clipper Ship Model Sovereign of the Seas Under Glass, 20th

H 30.75 in W 42.75 in D 16.75 in
Antique English marine chronometer J. Mc Cabe No. 280 - 8 days charge 19th century
By James McCabe
Located in Milano, IT
Antique English marine chronometer with mahogany outer case and brass elements. The wooden case has a double opening, one to access the chronometer movement and the second, top, with...
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Antique English marine chronometer J. Mc Cabe No. 280 - 8 days charge 19th century
Antique English marine chronometer J. Mc Cabe No. 280 - 8 days charge 19th century

Antique English marine chronometer J. Mc Cabe No. 280 - 8 days charge 19th century

H 7.49 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
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Parmigiani Fleurier, 'Nubia', Extremely Fine, Unique 18k Pink Gold Pocket Watch
Parmigiani Fleurier, 'Nubia', Extremely Fine, Unique 18k Pink Gold Pocket Watch

Parmigiani Fleurier, 'Nubia', Extremely Fine, Unique 18k Pink Gold Pocket Watch

H 3.55 in W 2.56 in D 0.6 in
Thomas Mercer Chronometer Carriage Timepiece
By Thomas Mercer
Located in Amersham, GB
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Thomas Mercer Chronometer Carriage Timepiece
Thomas Mercer Chronometer Carriage Timepiece

Thomas Mercer Chronometer Carriage Timepiece

H 7.49 in W 5.52 in D 3.35 in
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By Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
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Decorative Brahms Cello Sculpture Piece Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Decorative Brahms Cello Sculpture Piece Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home

Decorative Brahms Cello Sculpture Piece Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home

H 53.94 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
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Marine Chronometers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of marine chronometers is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, brass and mahogany, all marine chronometers available were constructed with great care. Marine chronometers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Many marine chronometers are appealing in their simplicity, but Parkinson & Frodsham, Dent and First Moscow Watch Factory imeni Kirova produced popular marine chronometers that are worth a look.

How Much are Marine Chronometers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $8,443, while they’re typically $2,944 on the low end and $21,586 highest priced.
Questions About Marine Chronometers
  • Who invented the marine chronometer?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    John Harrison invented the marine chronometer. He was born in 1693 in Foulby in the United Kingdom, and was a carpenter who taught himself clockmaking. Shop a variety of authentic marine chronometers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • Are marine chronometers accurate?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, marine chronometers are exceptionally accurate. Due to being the most accurate mechanical clock that is still portable, marine chronometers are often maintained on ships as a backup navigation device. Shop an array of marine chronometers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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