Marine chronometer in wooden case - Thomas Mercer Ltd

Features

Age:  19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Origin:  St. Albans, England

Material:  Steel , Mahogany , Brass , Glass

Description

Marine chronometer signed Thomas Mercer Ltd, no. 18935, in brass and glass, silver dial with Roman numerals, blued steel leaf hands. Hand-wound mechanical movement, complete with original key. Contained inside a mahogany wood box with glass top, supplied by “B.Cooke & Son Ltd” Hull, cardan system. The chronometer can be dated between 1874 and 1890, as Thomas Mercer Ltd moved to St. Albans in 1874, opening a factory at 14-15 Prospect Road. Later, in 1890, feeling the need to have a London address on the dials, he took up an office at 81 Westmoreland Place, City Road.

Product Condition:
Item in fair condition showing some signs of wear.

Dimensions (cm):
Diameter: 12