Marine Chronometers

A fine two day marine chronometer by John Poole, London, No.1064, circa 1846.

Specialty: They were known for producing precision marine chronometers, crucial for accurate timekeeping at sea during the era.

Hipp's numerous inventions included precision instruments such as an electrical pendulum clock, a marine chronometer and speedometers for locomotives .

SPECIFICATIONS: The Hamilton Model 22 is a legendary watch, hurriedly designed when the USA was entering WWII, along with the far more complicated Model 21 marine chronometer; both a...

First established in Liverpool, then in London, they had an excellent reputation as clockmakers, as well as marine chronometer makers. Their workshop continued to produce fine timepi...

In 1741 he began a three-year apprenticeship as a clockmaker under his brother, Jean-Henri. He made his first marine chronometer in 1754 (sent for trial in 1761) and in 1764 was appo...

A fine example of a two day marine chronometer by Barraud ,London. Numbered 2870 on the case, dial amd movement.

A two day marine chronometer by Batty and sons, Manchester housed in a brass bound rosewood case with gimbals , all retaining the original lacquer.

Rare 8 day marine chronometer This fine example is numbered 978.

A superb mid 19th century two day marine chronometer by Daniels of Liverpool with a brass bound mahogany case and a mahogany deck box.

Marine chronometer signed Thomas Mercer Ltd St. Albans England, n. 17064, made in the 1940s.

This rare Naviquartz marine chronometer table clock was crafted by the iconic Geneva watchmaking firm Patek Philippe.

A rare early 19th century two day marine chronometer by Parkinson and Frodsham number 1002 This chronometer has been in the same family for over 100 years and is in the original ...

The dial numbered is 2733 which is also found on the movement and the bottom of the bowl. Eight day marine chronometers such as this example where made for private yatchs.

Marine chronometer by Dobbie McInnes No. 10031 Three-tier mahogany box with inset cartouche signed Dobbie McInnes Ltd 10031, Glasgow.

An early 19th century 2 day marine chronometer by Parkinson and Frodsham, London.

A handsome early–mid 20th-century Longines marine chronometer, housed in its original mahogany single-tier chronometer box with brass fittings.

A two day marine chronometer in the original brass bound mahogany case.

A lovely example of a small early 19th century two day marine chronometer by Johnson, London. In a brass bound mahogany three-tier case and housed in brass gimbals.        

The Le Roy name is well known in French Horology with many patents, inventions and improvements by Le Roys particularly marine chronometers. It is in excellent clean and running cond...

A Regency giant gilt-brass-mounted mahogany quarter striking eight-day turn-table musical organ clock Thwaites and Reed, London, circa 1820 A Regency giant gilt-brass-mounte...

Between 1844 and 1898/9 Reid & Sons sent a number of marine chronometers for trial at Greenwich, coming second in 1844.

Between 1831 and 1920, the Admiralty purchased sixty Charles Frodsham marine chronometers, and a number of pocket chronometers and deck watches, most notably a watch used by Ruth Bel...

In 1832 he was appointed "Watchmaker to the Honourable Board of Admiralty" Widenham's marine chronometers were of outstanding quality. From 1839 to 1844 he was in partnership with Th...

Loomes, Watch and Clockmakers of the World, London, 2006, p.105. J. Betts, Marine Chronometers at Greenwich, Oxford, 2017, p. 211, passim.  

For the Brockbank brothers, who were renowned for their horological innovations like the spring detent escapement and modernizations of marine chronometers, this task was a rare and ...

Two years later he made his first marine chronometer (sent for trial in 1761) and in 1764 was appointed a member of the Royal Society, London and 'Horloger Mécanicien de Sa Majesté e...

Throughout the 20th century Dent continued to make and supply marine chronometers, watches and compasses for the Royal Navy and was supplier to the Royal Air Force during the Second ...

This company, which had been founded in 1905, produced highly precise marine chronometers under the management of the renowned chronometer maker Ferdinand Denker.

A rare small one day experimental marine chronometer, which was on trial in 1832 at Greenwich.

After 1851 he moved to Liverpool Road, he won an award for ‘improvements to the marine chronometer’ and became one of the most respected chronometer makers of his time.

A Sturdy English Two-Day Marine Chronometer Made by the Renowned Maker Charles Frodsham, c. 1860 A classic expertly produced 19th century English chronometer in a three-tier rosewo...

A Fine Two Day Marine Chronometer By Dent, London No.58553 Two day marine chronometer by Dent housed in a beautiful three tier mahogany brass bound box with inset carrying handles t...

A fine example of a 2 day chronometer in the original 3 tier mahogany and brass bound case by William Hedger, the movement with the unusual layout is almost like an 8 day example mad...

Literature: Tony Mercer, chronometer makers of the world, p. 195 Jonathan Betts, marine chronometers at Greenwich, Oxford, 2017.  

In the 1820s he diversified into marine chronometers, one of which was used on Charles Darwin's famous voyages on the ship Beagle.

While Chelsea is widely known for its precision marine chronometers and traditional mechanical clocks, this piece illustrates the firm's more decorative postwar output, designed to a...

A 1970s Lilley & Gillie of North Shields, England marine wall clock. Lilley & Gillie have been manufacturing marine instruments such as chronometers, clocks, sextants and clinometer...

Henri senior (1795-1874) studied under the great master Abraham Louis Breguet and made top quality clocks, watches and marine chronometers.

Berthoud is considered one of the fathers of the marine chronometer. He became a master clockmaker in Paris and was appointed clockmaker to the French king and navy.

The American Clock: A Comprehensive Pictorial Survey, 1723-1900, with a listing of 6153 Clockmakers by William H Distin. E.P. Dutton & Co, New York, NY, U.S.A., 1976. Stated 1st Ed h...

Recording Dial Clock by the International Time Recording Company. The clock is in nice presenting condition with only areas of normal wear to the outer wooden case. The glass is all...

An outstanding exhibition quality and very rare full orchestral antique music box made by George Baker & Co in Geneva, Switzerland, c. 1890. This is a magnificent and very scarc...

Antique Mahogany Drop Dial Wall Clock, having a quality mahogany circular glazed door opening to reveal a painted dial with original hands and an 8 day movement above a drop case wit...

Boxed compass by Dirigo of Seattle. Alcohol filled card, alloy bezel, fitted to a unique custom box via gimbal, with hinged lid. Dimensions: 8 1/2" L x 4 1/2" W x 6" H.

This is a quality antique desk clock and barometer set having a quality oak case with ornate brass mounts. The two faces divided by a thermometer. 8 day movement, French, original ke...

Rare ship's chronometer by Whyte, Thomson & Co., Makers to the Admiralty, 144 Broomielaw, GLASGOW, number 4492, housed in its beautiful original three-tiered rosewood-veneered case w...

Wonderful elegant high end Bucherer desk/mantle clock with barometer. Made in France and dates form the 1970's. Wonderful design and form. The wood has a red color to it and appears ...

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An exceptional and visually arresting set of twelve early playing cards, dating to the late 16th century and originating from Austria. Executed in traditional woodblock print and del...

Vintage Cartier 18ct Gold-Plated Pocket Lighter with Box & Red Velvet Pouch An elegant vintage Cartier pocket lighter, presented with a white or brown Cartier box, red velvet pouch ...

1980s Recreational machine model pinball trailer playmatic.

This magnificent 16th-century German two-hand sword is a rare and historically important ceremonial weapon, hand crafted by renowned blade-smith Christoph Stantler (active circa 155...

A Wooden Carved Bavarian Board Chair ca. 1900 A wonderful carved Black Forest nutwood board chair. The backrest is carved with a wolf in the forest by night, Germany, ca. 1900. The ...

Red coral branch mounted on a 19th-Century French bronze doré fragment. This is a lovely objet d'art to add to your collection or cabinet. During the Renaissance, Cabinets of Art an...

A magnificent drum, bell, and castanet orchestral music box with six interchangeable cylinders on matching table, made by Ducommun Girod in Geneva, Switzerland c. 1870. The mechani...

This remarkable windlass crossbow, dating from the late 15th to early 16th century, is a striking example of early European military craftsmanship, originating from Germany. Measurin...

A fine signed yo-yo. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. The yo-yo is constructed with a wooden interior cased in two silver mounts. Marked to the side. Simply a wonderful, wh...

An antique solid mahogany Ship’s Wheel with 8 turned spokes having good size and weight. The axle has an iron core and polished brass front cap on one side. Both sides of the wheel h...

A very fine and substantial centre table in the Louis XVI in the Manner of Holland & Sons Of exceptional quality, utilising beautifully grained woods, including Circassian walnut,...