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Marine Chronometers

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

Materials

Brass, Steel

Marine Chronometer By Wempe
Marine Chronometer By Wempe
H 7.29 in W 7.29 in D 7.29 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 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

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

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
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Antique 1890s Nautical Objects

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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
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Antique 1870s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Mahogany

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

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
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Antique 1780s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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

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Brass

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

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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
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

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

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
H 18.9 in W 11.03 in D 7.09 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

Pair of American Brass Nautical Taffrail Log Spinners, Negus, NY, Circa 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
chronometers and other fine marine instruments. Established as T.S. & J.D. Negus Company in 1845, New York City
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Antique 1880s American American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Rolex: The Impossible Collection
By Assouline Publishing
Located in NEW YORK, NY
exclusively for marine chronometers. From that date forward, the Rolex wristwatch has been synonymous with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

Materials

Metal

Rolex: The Impossible Collection
Rolex: The Impossible Collection
H 18.62 in W 15.55 in D 2.95 in

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Antique Barker & Sons London Brass Pocket Nautical Navigation Compass Fob
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Located in Warsaw, PL
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Fuji Meibo 15x80 WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars in Full Working Order
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Yellow Marine Sponge Mounted on an Antique Socle
Located in Leesburg, VA
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By Herschede Clock Co.
Located in New York, NY
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Brown Marble Handled Food Offering Bowl, India, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Indian brown marble tray with handle used as offering food. Naturally weathered patina.
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H 12.49 in W 8.98 in D 0.02 in
Authentic Antique Map of the Caribbean, Gulf Coast and Central America, 1787
Located in Langweer, NL
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Fuji Meibo 25x150 WW11 Naval/Marine Binoculars
By Fuji Meibo
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
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Nautical Vernier Sextant, G.W.Butters, London
Located in Norwich, GB
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Antique Early 1900s English Nautical Objects

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Brass

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Marine Chronometer by J A Walker of Liverpool, circa 1860
By J. Walker
Located in Uppingham, GB
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Nautical Objects

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Marine Chronometer by Dobbie McInnes. No. 10031
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
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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

Tobias and Levitt, Minories, London, Mahogany 8-Day Marine Chronometer No.223
By Tobias & Levitt
Located in London, GB
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency More Clocks

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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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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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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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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

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

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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Two Day Marine Chronometer
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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 Signed Thomas Mercer Ltd.
By Thomas Mercer Ltd 1
Located in Milan, IT
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Vintage 1940s British Nautical Objects

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Patek Philippe Marine Chronometer Desk Clock
By Patek Philippe
Located in New Orleans, LA
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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

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19th Century 8 Day Marine Chronometer by Frodsham and Keen
By Frodsham & Keen Liverpool
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Nautical Objects

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Located in Devon, GB
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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 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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Tortoiseshell and Brass Inlay Antique Mantel Clock by Webster, Cornhill
Located in Devon, GB
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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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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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Bronze

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 GB
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Very Rare Large Gothic Revival Charles Frodsham Clock Maker to Queen Victoria
By Charles Frodsham
Located in GB
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Walnut

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

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Brass

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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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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The Royal Exchange Clock
The Royal Exchange Clock
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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

1875s Brass Sextant Signed Negus New York Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
States Navy conducted one-year sea trials testing 47 chronometers, of the twelve accepted , 8 belonged to
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Antique 1870s Nautical Objects

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Antique French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Waterfall Decoration
Located in London, GB
timekeepers until 1799, whereupon each partner went his own way. He was a expert on Mudge chronometers, being
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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Mantel Clocks

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
  • 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.