C.1831, English, Robert Roskell, Liverpool, a small chronometer in its original, rounded edge, brass cornered box, 54 hour. Dial plate 3.5", chapter 3".

C.1831, English, Robert Roskell, Liverpool, a small chronometer in its original, rounded edge, brass cornered box, 54 hour. Dial plate 3.5", chapter 3". Condition: except for a new gimbal/tub lock in the front corner, later key to lock and seconds hand, this is in overall very good to excellent original condition, movement running briskly. The well engraved dial bears the fractional number 575/44050, the first being the No. of the chronometer, the second is this item in total of all items produced by Roskell. Typical of this period, the up-down indicator gives additional reminders: Up, Wind [at 24 hour mark], Two Days [at 48 hour mark], and Down [at 54 hour mark]. Large gold hands are original, brass seconds hand is replaced. The original 1-way winding key is attached to the winding shaft, and must have its retaining screw undone to take the movement out of its tub [small screw itself is replaced]. A similar box [square corners] offered at Sothebys, New York, on 4 Apr 2001, lot 220, serial No. 1082 (C.1840), sold for the price of $7,201- [Approx £4800 at the time] Width 6" Height 6.25 inches