Lot Essay
This chronometer was manufactured in 1974 and has an advice note from John Lilley & Gillie - Nautical Instrument Makers - stating that it was serviced in 1984
Details
A modern two-day standard size ships chronometer, signed and numbered on the silvered dial Thomas Mercer 28439,Roman numerals, seconds' and state of wind dials, Earnshaw escapement, modern Mercer "flat spring", cut bi-metallic, palladium, helical balance spring, applied gold lacquer to bowl and gimble ring, in two tier glazed mahogany box, with outer carrying case - 9in (23cm)wide