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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
Category

20th Century Swiss Other Nautical Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Vacheron Constantin Chronometer
Vacheron Constantin Chronometer
H 2.75 in W 4.5 in D 5.75 in
Marine Chronometer By Wempe
Located in Amersham, GB
A Chronometerwerke Hamburg type 5 two day marine chronometer by Wempe numbered 5077. The free
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Marine Chronometer By Wempe
Marine Chronometer By Wempe
H 7.29 in W 7.29 in D 7.29 in
Thomas Mercer Chronometer Carriage Timepiece
By Thomas Mercer
Located in Amersham, GB
An English gilt brass chronometer carriage timepiece with original travelling case, key and bill of
Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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
Category

Vintage 1910s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Mahogany

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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Railway Chronometer - Brass Jumbo Pocket Watch or Wall Clock
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Midcentury novelty Jumbo Pocket Watch or small Wall Clock. It is called Railway Chronometer. The
Category

Vintage 1970s South African Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Two Day Marine Chronometer by John Bliss, New York. No.3068
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
Category

Antique 1890s Nautical Objects

Materials

Rosewood

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
Category

Antique 1870s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Mahogany

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
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Two Day Marine Chronometer by Whyte, Thompson & Co, Glasgow and South Sheilds
Located in Norwich, GB
A fine two day Marine Chronometer By Whyte, Thompson & Co, Glasgow & South Shields Two day
Category

Antique 1780s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Breguet Neveu Compagnie à Paris. Grande Sonnerie Striking Carriage Clock
By Breguet a Paris
Located in Savannah, GA
chronometer escapement and remontoire. The dial stamped: BREGUET Backplate stamped: Breguet Neveu & Com. ie n
Category

Antique 1840s French Neoclassical Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Early 19th Century Antique Bracket Clock by Grimalde & Johnson of London
By Grimaldi & Johnson
Located in Devon, GB
the strand, London. They were also known to have made chronometers. See Brian Loomes ‘Watchmakers
Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

Jaeguer Le coultre Atmos table clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
with the most complications and a chronometer with a perpetual movement. Today, Jaeger-LeCoultre offers
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Directoire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Jaeguer Le coultre Atmos table clock
Jaeguer Le coultre Atmos table clock
H 9.45 in W 8.27 in D 5.52 in
Regency Walnut Library Bracket Clock by Barrauds, London
Located in Norwich, GB
.1810 Paul Phillip Barraud was a fine clock and chronometer maker, he worked from Cornhill, London
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Walnut

A Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Dent
By Dent
Located in Amersham, GB
created precision chronometers to navigate the Royal Navy and guide some of the most intrepid explorers on
Category

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
H 18.9 in W 11.03 in D 7.09 in
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Brass Inlaid Desk Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
clocks including chronometers which accompanied some of the 19th century's most influential explorers
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Other

French Charles X Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, Henri Robert, 19th Century
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
and made top quality clocks, watches and marine chronometers.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Mantel Clocks

Materials

Oak

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
Regulator by French Royal Exchange
By French Royal Exchange London
Located in Amersham, GB
Greenwich and specialized in the making of chronometers. They were in business at 9 Royal Exchange until
Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Regulator by French Royal Exchange
Regulator by French Royal Exchange
H 79.14 in W 22.05 in D 13 in
A Miniature Skeleton Alarm Clock by Victor Athanase Pierret
By Victor Athanase Pierret
Located in Amersham, GB
ship’s chronometers, chronometer escapements with temperature compensation and night light clocks with
Category

Antique 1850s French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Victorian Ebonized Bracket Clock by Barraud & Lunds
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
and is in full working order. Barraud & Lunds: The company was founded by the eminent chronometer
Category

Antique 19th Century More Clocks

Materials

Hardwood

Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Barraud And Lund
Located in Amersham, GB
were noted London makers, celebrated for the their high quality chronometers, regulators, pocket
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Barraud And Lund
Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Barraud And Lund
H 16.15 in W 13.78 in D 7.49 in
Original Vintage Sport Event Poster Raid Dei Laghi Enna Sicily Automobile Club
Located in London, GB
chronometer clock stopwatch image above and the rest of the text above and below a red and white striped tower
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Posters

Materials

Paper

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
Category

Antique Early 19th Century George IV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Miniature Single Fusee Bracket Clock By William Johnston, Strand, London
By Johnson
Located in Amersham, GB
, before setting out on his own, Grimalde & Johnston were celebrated precision chronometer makers, Johnson
Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

William IV Rosewood and Bronze Bracket Clock by Frodsham 185 & Baker
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
form ‘Frodsham and Baker’ in 1809’. They were chronometer makers to the Admiralty and also made wall
Category

Antique 1830s English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Mantel Regulatory Clock 18th Century Louis XVI
Located in Warsaw, PL
, left behind him an exceptionally broad body of work, in particular in the field of sea chronometers
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

George III Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock Signed W. Glover
Located in London, GB
of chronometer quality. Set on a circular black marble base, the putti stands on a scolling, rocco
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Specola, Hanger, Fire Enamel on Copper
By Zanellato Bortotto
Located in Venezia, VE
on the occasion of the exhibition Doppia Firma: "Chronometer in hand, (literally, because a few
Category

2010s Italian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Specola, Led Wall Lamp, Fire Enamel on Copper, Stripe Led 6, 5W 3000k Dimmable
By Zanellato Bortotto
Located in Venezia, VE
exhibition Doppia Firma: "Chronometer in hand, (literally, because a few fractions of a second make all the
Category

2010s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Specola, Door Handles, Fire Enamel on Copper
By Zanellato Bortotto
Located in Venezia, VE
on the occasion of the exhibition Doppia Firma: "Chronometer in hand, (literally, because a few
Category

2010s Italian Furniture

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Specola, LED Wall Lamp, Fire Enamel on Copper, Stripe Led 15W 3000k Dimmable
By Zanellato Bortotto
Located in Venezia, VE
exhibition Doppia Firma: "Chronometer in hand, (literally, because a few fractions of a second make all the
Category

2010s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Specola, Dish, Fire Enamel on Copper
By Zanellato Bortotto
Located in Venezia, VE
on the occasion of the exhibition Doppia Firma: "Chronometer in hand, (literally, because a few
Category

2010s Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Specola, Dish, Fire Enamel on Copper
By Zanellato Bortotto
Located in Venezia, VE
on the occasion of the exhibition Doppia Firma: "Chronometer in hand, (literally, because a few
Category

2010s Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Specola, Dish on Floor Stand, Fire Enamel on Copper
By Zanellato Bortotto
Located in Venezia, VE
on the occasion of the exhibition Doppia Firma: "Chronometer in hand, (literally, because a few
Category

2010s Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Copper, Enamel, Iron

Specola, Dish on Floor Stand, Fire Enamel on Copper
By Zanellato Bortotto
Located in Venezia, VE
on the occasion of the exhibition Doppia Firma: "Chronometer in hand, (literally, because a few
Category

2010s Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Copper, Enamel, Iron

Specola, Dish on Floor Stand, Fire Enamel on Copper
By Zanellato Bortotto
Located in Venezia, VE
on the occasion of the exhibition Doppia Firma: "Chronometer in hand, (literally, because a few
Category

2010s Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Copper, Enamel, Iron

Specola - Dish on Floor Stand - Fire Enamel on Copper
By Zanellato Bortotto
Located in Venezia, VE
on the occasion of the exhibition Doppia Firma: "Chronometer in hand, (literally, because a few
Category

2010s Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Copper, Enamel, Iron

Specola - Dish on Floor Stand - Fire Enamel on Copper
By Zanellato Bortotto
Located in Venezia, VE
on the occasion of the exhibition Doppia Firma: "Chronometer in hand, (literally, because a few
Category

2010s Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Copper, Enamel, Iron

Specola - Dish - Fire Enamel on Copper
By Zanellato Bortotto
Located in Venezia, VE
on the occasion of the exhibition Doppia Firma: "Chronometer in hand, (literally, because a few
Category

2010s Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Specola, Dish, Fire Enamel on Copper
By Zanellato Bortotto
Located in Venezia, VE
on the occasion of the exhibition Doppia Firma: "Chronometer in hand, (literally, because a few
Category

2010s Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Specola, Dish, Fire Enamel on Copper
By Zanellato Bortotto
Located in Venezia, VE
on the occasion of the exhibition Doppia Firma: "Chronometer in hand, (literally, because a few
Category

2010s Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Specola - Dish - Fire Enamel on Copper
By Zanellato Bortotto
Located in Venezia, VE
on the occasion of the exhibition Doppia Firma: "Chronometer in hand, (literally, because a few
Category

2010s Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Specola, Dish on Floor Stand, Fire Enamel on Copper
By Zanellato Bortotto
Located in Venezia, VE
on the occasion of the exhibition Doppia Firma: "Chronometer in hand, (literally, because a few
Category

2010s Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Specola - Dish on Floor Stand - Fire Enamel on Copper
By Zanellato Bortotto
Located in Venezia, VE
on the occasion of the exhibition Doppia Firma: "Chronometer in hand, (literally, because a few
Category

2010s Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Copper, Enamel, Iron

Specola, Dish on Floor Stand, Fire Enamel on Copper
By Zanellato Bortotto
Located in Venezia, VE
on the occasion of the exhibition Doppia Firma: "Chronometer in hand, (literally, because a few
Category

2010s Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Copper, Enamel, Iron

Specola, Dish on Floor Stand, Fire Enamel on Copper
By Zanellato Bortotto
Located in Venezia, VE
on the occasion of the exhibition Doppia Firma: "Chronometer in hand, (literally, because a few
Category

2010s Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Enamel, Iron, Copper

Specola, Dish, Fire Enamel on Copper
By Zanellato Bortotto
Located in Venezia, VE
on the occasion of the exhibition Doppia Firma: "Chronometer in hand, (literally, because a few
Category

2010s Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Specola, Dish, Fire Enamel on Copper
By Zanellato Bortotto
Located in Venezia, VE
on the occasion of the exhibition Doppia Firma: "Chronometer in hand, (literally, because a few
Category

2010s Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Specola, Dish, Fire Enamel on Copper
By Zanellato Bortotto
Located in Venezia, VE
on the occasion of the exhibition Doppia Firma: "Chronometer in hand, (literally, because a few
Category

2010s Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Specola, Dish, Fire Enamel on Copper
By Zanellato Bortotto
Located in Venezia, VE
on the occasion of the exhibition Doppia Firma: "Chronometer in hand, (literally, because a few
Category

2010s Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Specola, Dish, Fire Enamel on Copper
By Zanellato Bortotto
Located in Venezia, VE
on the occasion of the exhibition Doppia Firma: "Chronometer in hand, (literally, because a few
Category

2010s Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Specola, Dish, Fire Enamel on Copper
By Zanellato Bortotto
Located in Venezia, VE
on the occasion of the exhibition Doppia Firma: "Chronometer in hand, (literally, because a few
Category

2010s Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Specola, Dish, Fire Enamel on Copper
By Zanellato Bortotto
Located in Venezia, VE
on the occasion of the exhibition Doppia Firma: "Chronometer in hand, (literally, because a few
Category

2010s Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Specola, Dish, Fire Enamel on Copper
By Zanellato Bortotto
Located in Venezia, VE
on the occasion of the exhibition Doppia Firma: "Chronometer in hand, (literally, because a few
Category

2010s Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Specola, Dish, Fire Enamel on Copper
By Zanellato Bortotto
Located in Venezia, VE
on the occasion of the exhibition Doppia Firma: "Chronometer in hand, (literally, because a few
Category

2010s Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Specola, Dish Fire Enamel on Copper
By Zanellato Bortotto
Located in Venezia, VE
on the occasion of the exhibition Doppia Firma: "Chronometer in hand, (literally, because a few
Category

2010s Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Copper, Enamel

‘Royal’ Barometer by John Russell, Watchmaker to the Prince Regent
By John Russell
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
superb gold chronometer of his making, according to H.R.H. gracious order. His Royal Highness, with his
Category

Antique 1810s Scottish Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

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Chronometers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of chronometers for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct chronometers — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. Chronometers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Chronometers made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — are very popular at 1stDibs. Parkinson & Frodsham, Patek Philippe and A. Lange & Söhne each produced beautiful chronometers that are worth considering.

How Much are Chronometers?

Chronometers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $8,431, while the lowest priced sells for $453 and the highest can go for as much as $24,500.
Questions About Chronometers
  • 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.
  • 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.