Description:

Vintage A. Johannsen & Co Ship's Chronometer. The 101mm. silvered engraved brass dial has Roman chapters with outer minute track. The center is signed A. Johannsen & Co. MAKERS TO THE ADMIRALTY, THE INDIAN GOVT. & ROYAL NAVIES OF Italy, Spain & Portugal. 149 Minories, London. With up-and-down sector beneath XII calibrated 0-48 and seconds ring at VI engraved with the Government Broad Arrow and serial number 8079. The full-plate movement has well spotted plates with four ring-turned pillars secured with blued steel screws at the top plate which is further engraved with the Government Broad Arrow and serial number 8079, chain fusee and spring barrel, the escapement with cut bimetallic balance with circular heat compensation weights, steel helical balance spring and Earnshaw-type spring detent escapement with jeweled locking stone. Recessed brass drop handles to the sides. Original tipsy winding key. Danish born Asmus Johannsen is recorded in Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2, as working in London from 1863-9. He is also listed in Chronometer Makers of the World as a great maker supplying other makers. He worked from various addresses in London from 1859 before finally moving to 149 Minories in 1865. The firm continued in business until 1937. Sold by Wilfrod O. White. Resin plaque on front reads Wilfrid O. White Boston 8079. Wilfrid O. White (1878-1955) was an Australian shipbuilder who studied in Scotlanwith Lord Kelvin in Glasgow before immigrating to the United States in 1898. Wilfrid established the American firm of Kelvin & White, Co. in 1919 and was the founder of the chandlery and chart agent that has since evolved into Maryland Nautical Sales. Approx. Net Weight: 9lbs Keywords: Vintage, Maritime, Collce; Ref: BD1657

  • Dimensions: 7.25 x 7.5 x 7.5in box
  • Medium: Wood, Brass
  • Circa: 1916
  • Condition: This piece is in good condition, with normal signs of wear commensurate with age. Please see photos for details.

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