Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2623MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: December 01, 2012 10:00AM
Description:
Two-day Marine Chronometer by Thomas Mercer, St. Albans, England, c. 1967, 4-in. silvered Arabic numeral dial marked Thomas Mercer Ltd., St. Albans, England, "Up-Down" indicator, seconds dial marked 26127 within the chapters, chain fusee, maintaining power, split two-arm bi-metallic balance with brass weight and screws, spring detent escapement, in a gimbaled brass bowl and a glazed mahogany box, all within an outer felt-padded transport box, ht. 8 1/2 in.
Estimate $500-700
Chronometer is running but may need cleaning and lubrication.