Description

Two day marine chronometer by Thomas Mercer Ltd, St. Albans, England, circa 1966. 

4 inch silvered roman dial, minute tracking, and power reserve in 8 hour increments.

Serial number: 25812

Dial signed: Thomas Mercer

Fusee movement.

Mahogany 3 part case with brass gimble, handles, and mounts. Locking arm and tipsy key. 

Case with brass retailer’s label: C.L. Malmsjö & Co. of Gothenburg.

Felt lined mahogany deck box with leather strap. (29 x 26 x 22 cm).

Height: 17.5 cm.

Width: 19 cm

Depth: 20 cm.

Thomas Mercer Ltd: established 1858 makers of chronometers, clocks, instruments and measuring equipment in London and St. Albans.

C L Malmsjö & Co. of Göteborg (Gothenburg, Sweden): established 1841was a maker and dealer of watches, clocks, nautical and scientific instruments.