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Nautical Chronometer

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
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20th Century Swiss Other Nautical Objects

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Mahogany

Vacheron Constantin Chronometer
Vacheron Constantin Chronometer
H 2.75 in W 4.5 in D 5.75 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

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Brass

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

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Mahogany

Fine Scottish Two-Day Marine Chronometer Signed and Numbered D. McGregor
By D. McGregor & Co. 1
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
advertised themselves as manufacturers of nautical, mathematical and optical instruments, chronometers and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

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Hamilton WW II M 22 Nautical Chronometer Navigation Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Palm City, FL
Presented is a WW II HAMILTON Model 22, 35 size chronometer watch that was made in a non-gimbaled
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Vintage 1940s American Clocks

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

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Brass

Unique Seth Thomas Side Wind Lever Ships Chronometer
By Seth Thomas Clock Company
Located in Palm City, FL
UNIQUE SETH THOMAS SIDE WIND SHIP'S CHRONOMETER LEVER No. 5006 Ca 1899 Seth Thomas, America's
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Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects

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

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Brass

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
H 7.49 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 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

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

Materials

Brass

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

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

Materials

Mahogany

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

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Brass

Waltham Ship's Chronometer
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Waltham Ship's Chronometer, circa 1910, fine brass clock mounted on brass gimbal in double
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Waltham Ship's Chronometer
Waltham Ship's Chronometer
H 5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Two Day Marine Chronometer by Victor Kulberg No. 9270
By Victor Kullberg
Located in Norwich, GB
chronometer makers. He also supplied many retailers and nautical opticians with complete movements. He also
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Antique 1870s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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

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
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
1930s Max Kuner Nautical Sextant
By Max Kuner
Located in Peekskill, NY
case is signed... Max Kuner Nautical Optician, Chronometer and Watch Maker. Agent U.S. Government
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Navigar Necesse Martime Nautical Ships Chronometer Box Clock
Located in Dayton, OH
Navigare Necesse Est Authentic Models desktop clock, (Amsterdam London Paris), fashioned after an original by the famous London instrument maker, John Poole. The inlaid case is solid...
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Late 20th Century British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Mahogany Cased Sewills Sealord Nelson Chronometer Compendium, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning and decorative mahogany cased 'Nelson' chronometer compendium by the renowned
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Vintage 1970s English More Clocks

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Brass

Fine American Two Day Marine Chronometer, Signed T. S & J. D Negus New York
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
sold maritime chronometers and nautical instruments at 140 Water Street, New York City near the East
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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Table Clocks and De...

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Brass

An English Mahogany 2-Day Chronometer with 24-Hour Dial, Charles Frodsham
By Charles Frodsham
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
10-cm engraved silvered dial with rare 24-hour Arabic numerals and silver hands signed Charles Frodsham, 84 Strand London No. 3402, subsidiaries for seconds and up/down, engraved med...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Mahogany

WW II Navy Nautical Deck Watch-Chronometer Waltham Clock
Located in Palm City, FL
Here is a very rare WW II Roth Brothers deck watch housed in a chronometer type case so that it is
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Vintage 1940s American Clocks

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Rare and Important Italian Alabaster Bust Sculpture of Jesus Christ, C. 1860
Located in New York, NY
A rare and important Italian alabaster bust sculpture of Jesus Christ, C. 1860 A modeled bust of Holy Christ wearing a crown of thorns, exceptionally and realistically hand-carved...
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Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey
By Garrard & Co. Ltd., Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
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Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
H 6 in W 12 in D 9 in
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Located in Paris, FR
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By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
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2010s Italian Medieval Games

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Marine Chronometer By Wempe
Located in Amersham, GB
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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
H 7.29 in W 7.29 in D 7.29 in
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Located in New Orleans, LA
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Gold and Agate Sewing Nécessaire
Gold and Agate Sewing Nécessaire
H 0.63 in W 1.25 in D 3.63 in
TOLKIEN, J. R. R. - The Hobbit - 1937 - FIRST EDITION - FIRST PRINTING !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
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Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
H 42.92 in W 108.27 in D 61.03 in
Very Rare 1867 Asprey & Co. Coromandel Dressing Table Box Sterling Silver Pearl
By Asprey International Limited
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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Sterling Silver

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Located in Radstock, GB
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Oak

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Nautical Chronometer For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal nautical chronometer for your home. Each nautical chronometer for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and brass. Your living room may not be complete without a nautical chronometer — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right nautical chronometer, those designed in Victorian styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one nautical chronometer that is appealing in its simplicity, but D. McGregor & Co., Dent and John Bliss & Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Nautical Chronometer?

The average selling price for a nautical chronometer at 1stDibs is $10,559, while they’re typically $3,800 on the low end and $24,500 for the highest priced.

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