A. Johannsen & Co. Two-day Chronometer

Description:

A. Johannsen & Co. Two-day Chronometer, London, c. 1895, no. 8564, the 4-in. silvered Roman numeral dial engraved A. Johannsen & Co., Makers to the Admiralty, The Indian Gov't & Royal Navies of Italy, Spain & Portugal, 149 Minories, London, with fifty-six-hour up-and-down dial, sixty-second subsidiary dial, brass hands, and fusee movement in lacquered brass gimbal and bowl, in the original mahogany box with flush brass handles, and a modern outer box, original box size 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Original case missing the upper portion of box.


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