C.1946, Thomas Mercer, St Albans, England, gimbaled marine chronometer with the serial no. 23968.
Anonymous (not verified)
23 October 2024
The mahogany case is in very good condition with some wear to the finish on the top of the case. Note this case never had a lid, has always been a full display case. The case glass is cracked and needs replacing (simple flat glass) The silvered dial is in excellent condition with original hands. An engraved plaque mounted on the case has the following information: "Supplied by Alfr. Gronneberg, Fredrickstad, Norway, No. 23968". The firm of Thomas Mercer made over 30,000 chronometers before it was sold by the family in the early 1980's. The inner flange on the movement bears the same serial number, as does the dial. There is a repair service order for this piece from a Portuguese firm in 1984. Height 6.5 inches
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R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts
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C.1946, Thomas Mercer, St Albans, England, gimbaled marine chronometer with the serial no. 23968. The mahogany case is in very good condition with some wear to the finish on the top of the case. Note this case never had a lid, has always been a full display case. The case glass is cracked and needs replacing (simple flat glass) The silvered dial is in excellent condition with original hands. An engraved plaque mounted on the case has the following information: "Supplied by Alfr. Gronneberg, Fredrickstad, Norway, No. 23968". The firm of Thomas Mercer made over 30,000 chronometers before it was sold by the family in the early 1980's. The inner flange on the movement bears the same serial number, as does the dial. There is a repair service order for this piece from a Portuguese firm in 1984. Height 6.5 inches
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