A fine quality two day marine chronometer by Edward John
Dent London with rare Dent's staple balance, numbered
2254, dating circa 1845-1850.
The beautifully patinated original 3 tier mahogany box
with brass carrying handles to the sides, original lock
and original hinges. The convex enamelled disc to the
front of the case - Dent 2254.
The silvered and engraved brass dial signed to the centre
Dent Chronometer Maker To The Queen and numbered 2254,
subsidiary dials for state of wind/power reserve and
seconds zone, cast brass bezel with original convex
glass.
The fully serviced 56 hour movement of the finest quality
with Dent's staple balance.
The single fusee movement with spring detent escapement,
free sprung blued helical hairspring, Dent's staple
balance, diamond endstone, maintaining power.
All contained within the original signed and numbered
brass bowl (Dent 2254) and gimbals.
Original ratcheted brass tipsy winding key.
Beautiful blued steel hands.
A very fine and original chronometer by the eminent
maker EJ Dent, fully serviced and rated to the highest
standard by our horologist who is a Fellow of the
British Horological Institute and recipient of the 1977
Worshipful Clockmakers Company bronze medal.