A Fine marine chronometer by Haswell & sons No2923 with interesting history
A Fine marine chronometer by Haswell & sons No2923 with interesting history
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A two day marine chronometer in the original brass bound mahogany case.
Purchased by the Admiralty in 1895, it was 27th in the annual trial of chronometers at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich
It is listed as having a non magnetic white metal balance and spring, and a rare non-ferrous detent.
it was serving on a number of ships from 1895 until 1948 including
HMS Jupiter
HMS Effingham
full list available
It then became part of the Blackwell collection in the USA and was sold on his behalf by David Penny
12cm Dial diameter
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