04-28-201704-28-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
April 28, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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Mercer Electric Wind Chronometer Shelf Clock

Sell one like this
$4,920$4,000
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 3003MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 28, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Mercer Electric Wind Chronometer Shelf Clock, St. Albans, England, walnut case, brass bezel with convex glass over the 5-in. silvered roman numeral dial marked Thomas Mercer Ltd., St. Albans, England, 1004, electro-mechanical movement where the chronometer is wound electrically every half-minute by a 12-volt DC power source, there is also an output every minute to control slave clocks in the system, ht. 11 in.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

The chronometer is now operated by a 12 volt transformer included with the clock. The clock is currently running as it should.


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Keywords

Thomas Mercer Ltd., United Kingdom, St. Albans