Lot 432
An early 20th century marine chronometer. Thomas Mercer, 22884. The 4-inch silvered Roman dial...
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Lot 432
An early 20th century marine chronometer. Thomas Mercer, 22884. The 4-inch silvered Roman dial...
Lot 432
Lot Description
An early 20th century marine chronometer. Thomas Mercer, 22884. The 4-inch silvered Roman dial with subsidiary seconds at VI and State of Wind beneath XII, the single chain fusee movement of 56 hour duration, the case back also numbered 22884 within, on a gimballed stand (defective) in a three-section mahogany deck box of 'Campaign' type, 8.25" square x 8" high, (21cm x 20.5cm) (s/d).
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Minor tarnishing to dial. End of chain fusee is loose - to reattach.
A few holes to plates - possibly missing a pillar.
Side of case is missing one lug to attach to gimbal, so currently not mounted.
Box has screw holes to left side (plaque removed) and is missing front push button for top lid release.
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