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Marine Chronometers

Two Day Marine Chronometer, John Bliss, New York
Two Day Marine Chronometer, John Bliss, New York

Two Day Marine Chronometer, John Bliss, New York

$9,776

H 7.75 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 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

Materials

Brass

A Fine Early 19th Century Marine Chronometer By Parkinson And Frodsham
A Fine Early 19th Century Marine Chronometer By Parkinson And Frodsham

A Fine Early 19th Century Marine Chronometer By Parkinson And Frodsham

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

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

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Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Longines Marine Chronometer Clock in Mahogany Gimbal Box 1920
Longines Marine Chronometer Clock in Mahogany Gimbal Box 1920

Longines Marine Chronometer Clock in Mahogany Gimbal Box 1920

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A handsome early–mid 20th-century Longines marine chronometer, housed in its original mahogany

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Vintage 1920s Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century 2 Day Marine Chronometer by James McCabe, No. 199
Early 19th Century 2 Day Marine Chronometer by James McCabe, No. 199

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

Fine Scottish Two-Day Marine Chronometer Signed and Numbered D. McGregor
Fine Scottish Two-Day Marine Chronometer Signed and Numbered D. McGregor

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, G.H & C Gowland, Sunderland No.1931
Two Day Marine Chronometer, G.H & C Gowland, Sunderland No.1931

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

Antique Chronometer Clock J. Sewill Liverpool Marine Royal Navy Box
Antique Chronometer Clock J. Sewill Liverpool Marine Royal Navy Box

Antique Chronometer Clock J. Sewill Liverpool Marine Royal Navy Box

Located in Potters Bar, GB

amazing marine antique The chronometer is housed in its original glazed three-tier mahogany case, complete

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Antique 1880s Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Rare 14ct Gold Pocket Watch by August Ericsson, St Petersburg, circa 1890
Rare 14ct Gold Pocket Watch by August Ericsson, St Petersburg, circa 1890

Rare 14ct Gold Pocket Watch by August Ericsson, St Petersburg, circa 1890

Located in Worcester, GB

horologist and retailer active in St Petersburg, Imperial Russia. Ericsson was supplier of marine

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Russian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Striking George IV Eight-Day Rosewood Pagoda Library Clock by French, London
Striking George IV Eight-Day Rosewood Pagoda Library Clock by French, London

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 Parkinson & Frodsham Eight Day Longcase
A Parkinson & Frodsham Eight Day Longcase

A Parkinson & Frodsham Eight Day Longcase

$24,917

H 78.15 in W 17.33 in D 9.45 in

A Parkinson & Frodsham Eight Day Longcase

By Parkinson & Frodsham

Located in Amersham, GB

as clockmakers, as well as marine chronometer makers. Please be aware that this clock will require

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Antique 1820s English Regency Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

An Extremely Rare Arnold and Frodsham Carriage Timepiece
An Extremely Rare Arnold and Frodsham Carriage Timepiece

An Extremely Rare Arnold and Frodsham Carriage Timepiece

Located in Amersham, GB

was one of the 19th century’s most succesful and accomplished horologists making marine chronometers

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Antique 1840s English Chinoiserie Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Gold, Brass

Noble Viennese Jewel Case With Enamel Paintings, Bronze Figures & Clock, Ca 1870
Noble Viennese Jewel Case With Enamel Paintings, Bronze Figures & Clock, Ca 1870

Noble Viennese Jewel Case With Enamel Paintings, Bronze Figures & Clock, Ca 1870

By Ferdinand Berthoud, Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

manufacture of marine chronometers, which were used in the 18th century to determine the longitude of ships at

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Antique 1870s Austrian Other Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Bronze

A Unique Twin Fusee English Carriage Clock by James Moore French
A Unique Twin Fusee English Carriage Clock by James Moore French

A Unique Twin Fusee English Carriage Clock by James Moore French

By Santiago James Moore French

Located in Amersham, GB

marine chronometers, at which he excelled, winning various prizes from the Board of Longitude. For

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Antique 19th Century English Rococo Revival Carriage Clocks and Travel C...

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

Victorian Clocks by Richard Good, 1st Ed
Victorian Clocks by Richard Good, 1st Ed

Victorian Clocks by Richard Good, 1st Ed

$265

H 9.75 in W 7 in D 0.75 in

Victorian Clocks by Richard Good, 1st Ed

Located in valatie, NY

, regulators, skeleton clocks, marine and domestic chronometers, Cole-type clocks, time signals and electric

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1990s English Books

Materials

Paper

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Marine Chronometer by J A Walker of Liverpool, circa 1860
Marine Chronometer by J A Walker of Liverpool, circa 1860

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

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Marine Chronometer by Dobbie McInnes. No. 10031
Marine Chronometer by Dobbie McInnes. No. 10031

Marine Chronometer by Dobbie McInnes. No. 10031

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H 7.5 in W 7 in D 7.5 in

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

Materials

Brass

Antique Marine Chronometer by Dobbie McInnis, Glasgow, circa 1920
Antique Marine Chronometer by Dobbie McInnis, Glasgow, circa 1920

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

Tobias and Levitt, Minories, London, Mahogany 8-Day Marine Chronometer No.223

Tobias and Levitt, Minories, London, Mahogany 8-Day Marine Chronometer No.223

By Tobias & Levitt

Located in London, GB

A fine 8-day marine chronometer by this well-known chronometer making firm, the early mahogany

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency More Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Marine Chronometer by John Poole, London, circa 1846
Antique Marine Chronometer by John Poole, London, circa 1846

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

A 19th Century Mahogany Stick Barometer by Keen and Frodsham
A 19th Century Mahogany Stick Barometer by Keen and Frodsham

A 19th Century Mahogany Stick Barometer by Keen and Frodsham

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H 36.23 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in

A 19th Century Mahogany Stick Barometer by Keen and Frodsham

Located in Pewsey, GB

, England, who primarily produced high-quality marine chronometers and other navigational instruments during

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Electric oak mantel clock by Matthias Hipp
Electric oak mantel clock by Matthias Hipp

Electric oak mantel clock by Matthias Hipp

Unavailable

H 32.29 in W 28.35 in D 7.88 in

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

Materials

Oak

Rare 1941 Hamilton M 22 Ship's Boxed Chronometer Watch
Rare 1941 Hamilton M 22 Ship's Boxed Chronometer Watch

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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Vintage 1940s American Clocks

Japanned George III-Period Precision Bracket Clock by Parkinson & Frodsham
Japanned George III-Period Precision Bracket Clock by Parkinson & Frodsham

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

Category

Antique 1810s English George III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Marine chronometer
Marine chronometer

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

Two Day Marine Chronometer
Two Day Marine Chronometer

Two Day Marine Chronometer

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H 7.49 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in

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

Materials

Rosewood

Rare 8 Day Marine Chronometer
Rare 8 Day Marine Chronometer

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

Marine Chronometer by Daniels of Liverpool
Marine Chronometer by Daniels of Liverpool

Marine Chronometer by Daniels of Liverpool

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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in

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.
Marine Chronometer Signed Thomas Mercer Ltd.

Marine Chronometer Signed Thomas Mercer Ltd.

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H 6.86 in W 7.29 in D 7.49 in

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

Patek Philippe Marine Chronometer Desk Clock
Patek Philippe Marine Chronometer Desk Clock

Patek Philippe Marine Chronometer Desk Clock

By Patek Philippe

Located in New Orleans, LA

This rare Naviquartz marine chronometer table clock was crafted by the iconic Geneva watchmaking

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20th Century Swiss Other Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Early Parkinson and Frodsham Marine Chronometer
Early Parkinson and Frodsham Marine Chronometer

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

19th Century 8 Day Marine Chronometer by Frodsham and Keen
19th Century 8 Day Marine Chronometer by Frodsham and Keen

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

Materials

Brass

Two-Day Marine Chronometer by Reid and Sons
Two-Day Marine Chronometer by Reid and Sons

Two-Day Marine Chronometer by Reid and Sons

Located in Devon, GB

A good quality mid 19th century mahogany cased marine chronometer of 2 day duration by Reid and

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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Marine Chronometer by Dobbie McInnes Ltd 10031, Glasgow
Marine Chronometer by Dobbie McInnes Ltd 10031, Glasgow

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

A Fine Marine Chronometer by Haswell And Sons NO. 2923 With Interesting History
A Fine Marine Chronometer by Haswell And Sons NO. 2923 With Interesting History

A Fine Marine Chronometer by Haswell And Sons NO. 2923 With Interesting History

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

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

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Antique Late 19th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Chronometer by Johnson, London
Early 19th Century Chronometer by Johnson, London

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

Materials

Mahogany

Important Regency Period Mahogany Case Musical Organ Clock
Important Regency Period Mahogany Case Musical Organ Clock

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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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency More Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Samuel Marti Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock
Samuel Marti Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock

Samuel Marti Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock

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H 4.5 in W 9.25 in D 20.25 in

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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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Library Burr Pollard Oak Library Bookcase Drop Front Secretaire Desk
Victorian Library Burr Pollard Oak Library Bookcase Drop Front Secretaire Desk

Victorian Library Burr Pollard Oak Library Bookcase Drop Front Secretaire Desk

By Reid and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Reid & Sons sent a number of marine chronometers for trial at Greenwich, coming second in 1844. On

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Very Rare Large Gothic Revival Charles Frodsham Clock Maker to Queen Victoria
Very Rare Large Gothic Revival Charles Frodsham Clock Maker to Queen Victoria

Very Rare Large Gothic Revival Charles Frodsham Clock Maker to Queen Victoria

By Charles Frodsham

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

purchased sixty Charles Frodsham marine chronometers, and a number of pocket chronometers and deck watches

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Walnut

William IV / Early Victorian Eight-Day Mahogany Table Clock, by Widenham, London
William IV / Early Victorian Eight-Day Mahogany Table Clock, by Widenham, London

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

Materials

Brass

Very Rare English Carriage Clock Signed Brockbank & Atkins London
Very Rare English Carriage Clock Signed Brockbank & Atkins London

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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Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Carriage Clocks and Travel ...

Materials

Brass

The Royal Exchange Clock
The Royal Exchange Clock

The Royal Exchange Clock

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H 49.75 in W 49.25 in D 14.5 in

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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Antique Early 19th Century English Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Rare Louis XVI Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantle Clock Signed Ferdinand Berthoud
Rare Louis XVI Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantle Clock Signed Ferdinand Berthoud

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

A Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Dent
A Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Dent

A Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Dent

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H 18.9 in W 11.03 in D 7.09 in

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

Marine Chronometer By Wempe
Marine Chronometer By Wempe

Marine Chronometer By Wempe

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H 7.29 in W 7.29 in D 7.29 in

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

Arnold and Dent Marine Chronometer
Arnold and Dent Marine Chronometer

Arnold and Dent Marine Chronometer

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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in

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

Two Day Marine Chronometer by Victor Kulberg No. 9270
Two Day Marine Chronometer by Victor Kulberg No. 9270

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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Antique 1870s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Fine Two-Day Marine Chronometer Signed Charles Frodsham
Fine Two-Day Marine Chronometer Signed Charles Frodsham

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
Fine Two Day Marine Chronometer by Dent, London. No58553

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

A Rare 2 Day Marine Chronometer By George Hedger
A Rare 2 Day Marine Chronometer By George Hedger

A Rare 2 Day Marine Chronometer By George Hedger

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H 7.49 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in

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

Materials

Brass

Fine American Two Day Marine Chronometer, Signed T. S & J. D Negus New York
Fine American Two Day Marine Chronometer, Signed T. S & J. D Negus New York

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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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Table Clocks and De...

Materials

Brass

Rare Mahogany Cased Two Day Marine Chronometer by Dent of London No.51958
Rare Mahogany Cased Two Day Marine Chronometer by Dent of London No.51958

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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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Black Slate/ Marble Mantel Clock by James Moore French
19th Century English Black Slate/ Marble Mantel Clock by James Moore French

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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Antique Early 19th Century English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Slate, Brass

Vintage Mid Century Chelsea Desk Clock Electronometer Chinoiserie Bronze Frame
Vintage Mid Century Chelsea Desk Clock Electronometer Chinoiserie Bronze Frame

Vintage Mid Century Chelsea Desk Clock Electronometer Chinoiserie Bronze Frame

By Chelsea Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chelsea insignia. While Chelsea is widely known for its precision marine chronometers and traditional

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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Late Century Lilley & Gillie Chromed Brass Wall Clock Beveled Glass Marine Dial
Late Century Lilley & Gillie Chromed Brass Wall Clock Beveled Glass Marine Dial

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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Vintage 1970s English Industrial Wall Clocks

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Brass, Chrome

French Charles X Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, Henri Robert, 19th Century
French Charles X Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, Henri Robert, 19th Century

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

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Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian brass and blue telescope on adjustable mahogany tripod base.

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$24,500

H 2.75 in W 4.5 in D 5.75 in

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By Vacheron Constantin

Located in New Orleans, LA

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$2,895

H 10 in W 56 in D 10 in

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Located in Norwell, MA

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Marine Chronometers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of marine chronometers available for sale. Each of these unique marine chronometers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. Marine chronometers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Georgian, Louis XVI and mid-century modern marine chronometers are consistently popular styles. Marine chronometers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Santiago James Moore French, Ferdinand Berthoud and James McCabe are consistently popular.

How Much are Marine Chronometers?

Marine chronometers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $9,534, while the lowest priced sells for $265 and the highest can go for as much as $26,941.
Questions About Marine Chronometers
  • 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.
  • 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.