Lot 267 , A two-day marine chronometer

A two-day marine chronometer

A two-day marine chronometer, late 19th century,
signed A. Johannsen & Co., London, ‘Makers to the Admiralty, The Indian Govt. & Royal Navies of Italy, Spain & Portugal, 149 Minories’, in a mahogany case with silvered 3 1/2 inch dial, brass fittings, and applied ivory plaque, subsidiary seconds dial and power indicator, with original brass key in fitted compartment, the case; 18.5cm high, 18.5cm wide, 18cm deep
CITES Submission reference - ZB4A979U
£1,500-2,000

Condition:
The case is in generally good condition with some light scratching, minor movement to the wood, dents and bruises, etc., one of the recessed brass handles will not lie flat. Chronometer and movement are in generally fine condition and the movement is running at the time of cataloguing. Please note; no guarantee is given regarding the need for any potential servicing.

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