An English rosewood 56-hour chronometer, by Joseph Sewill, circa 1870

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Name
An English rosewood 56-hour chronometer, by Joseph Sewill, circa 1870
Measurements
Height: 18 cm, Width: 17 cm, Depth: 17 cm
Reference
TOEA100180
Colors
Gold, Brown, White, Black
Categories
Decorative Arts Instruments Chronometers
Materials
Brass Rosewood Silver
Periods
19th Century Antique
Description

10-cm silvered dial with Roman numerals signed Joseph Sewill South Castle St. Liverpool No. 683, silver hands, subsidiaries for up/down and seconds, 56-hour spring driven fusee and chain movement with earnshaw's detent escapement, helical balance and bi-metallical balance, spotted plates, brass case suspended in gimbals, three tier rosewood case in fine original condition with brass handles and mounts.
This chronometer is very appealing due to its original top lid, patina and condition.

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