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Metadata
Object Name |
Chronometer |
Catalog Number |
2000.21.99 |
Collection |
Timepiece |
Other Name |
Marine Chronometer |
Date |
c. 1885 |
Description |
Marine chronometer in gimbal box, dial has Royal Navy insignia. Dial also marked with, "Joseph Sewill / 61 South Castle Street, Liverpool / Maker to the Admiralty." Roman numerals indicate hours. Seconds bit printed with, "30 Cornhill London." Brass bound rosewood gimbal case. |
Maker |
Joseph Sewill |
Material |
Brass, wood, glass |
Place of Origin |
Liverpool, England, United Kingdom |