Calling all Deck Officers

[Red Lead Ted]

This interesting chrome clock has come into my possession, Via inheritance, I am not 100% That this was a ships clock, Although I could be wrong. I have had a valuation done on it the face is silver and it fits the bill but can any of our experts of the bridge throw any more light on the subject it is by the way in its original box and I was presently surprised what the auctioneers valuation was . Cheers Terry. p.s. The chipping Hammer I can assure you is original T@J Harrisons Lpool.

[John Callon]

Nice looking clock Terry, but sorry can't help you as to whether it is a ships clock.
Regards
John C

[Captain Kong]

Usually had a clock or chronometer just like that inside the Chart Room Table and it was corrected every day from Signals via Sparky to accurately time sun sights etc.
I have two ships clocks BUT not sayin where from.


Brian

[Red Lead Ted]

Brian, This is a 24 hour clock that i have established, And now you have explained that is where they where kept, I am leaning towards it being a ships clock, I had to explain to the valuation expert how it became into my possession which i have no problem with. Seems that with it being a 24 hour and on a swivel perhaps it is a marine clock, I am sure i will get more input thanks Bri, Terry.

[KeithMoody]

I would say it is a ships clock, but an early one as they have not used locks like that for quite some time, cannot read the name on the clock but suspect it was made in london around 1850-1880`s
keith moody
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[Gulliver]

Certainly looks like a ships chronometer to me ,Terry.
PS I don't want anything to do with it though!

[Captain Kong]

The photos should be rotated and the box seen as flat, it has gimbals so I would say that is a Chart room clock.
Not for hanging on a wall or bulkhead. I can see the word Liverpool on the face.
Brian

[Captain Kong]

ON GOOGLE

FOTO THE SAME AS YOURS TERRY. CIRCA 1885

Antique two-day marine chronometer by Thomas Roberts of Liverpool ...

www.raffetyclocks.com/antique-clocks/d/antique...chronometer...liverpool/150141

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A good quality rosewood cased marine chronometer of 2 day duration by Thomas Roberts of Liverpool, chronometer maker to the British Admiralty. The circular ...

[Red Lead Ted]

I would say it is a ships clock keith moody
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Kieth, Your not far wrong mate, I have been advised if i want to put it into auction, Spend a few quid and get it restored to its former glory, Then we could be talking £0000s Rather than hundreds thanks one and all Terry. p.s. I would like to hear any more input lads before i make my decision i was wondering what Ivan had to say,Cheers lads Terry.

[Ivan Cloherty]

Definitely a ship's chronometer (don't call it a clock, as that will mean if you auction it, it will not go in the correct section, and that could reduce its sale value, as it needs to go into 'Marine Artefacts')

Terry if you lock it with the side lock, then unscrew the face (very carefully) you will be able to take o photo of the face without reflections) we can then help you further, normally these chronometers are good for 36 hours and at the 24 hour mark will have the word 'wind' to remind the navigator to wind up the chronometer, the reason for this is so that the same part of the spring(s) are used everyday, as winding at different times may introduce a fluctuation in the balance movement therefore introducing a different time lapse, which could affect the sights correctness, if a time signal is not able to be obtained.

The chronometer is wound up by turning the chron over on its gimbals and drawing back the (normally sprung dust plate, you have to be careful not to overwind, if you want to test its working ability, just give it a couple of winds and then keeping the box flat give it a sharp jerk (small) to get the movement into action. Do NOT alter the hands by hand, they must be moved by the key (which appears not to be in the box) only, this key fits onto the square nut on top of the hands. The key is fitted with a ratchet which prevents the key turning the hands backwards, which could damage the movement. Do not turn it over if you have removed the face.

These chronometers depending upon condition can fetch twixt £1000 to £15,000, the American market will pay most for them, so if you are au-fait with the internet then try and put it on an American Marine Artefact site, which will generate more interest.

Look forward to a face photo where we may be able to guide you more, as I have found that some auctioneers know their stuff, others don't, so always ask for a Marine Artefacts Auctioneer, hope this helps ,

One last do NOT polish it, or the box, you will ruin their provenance and devalue them