A good French mahogany 2-day chronometer, by E. Thomas, circa 1870

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A good French mahogany 2-day chronometer, by E. Thomas, circa 1870
Measurements
Height: 18 cm, Width: 17 cm, Depth: 17 cm
Reference
TOEA100202
Techniques
Engraved
Colors
Gold, Brown, White, Black
Categories
Decorative Arts Instruments Chronometers
Materials
Brass Ivory Mahogany
Periods
19th Century Antique
Subject
Marine
Description

8.5-cm engraved silvered dial with Roman numerals signed E. Thomas no. 1350 Depot de la Marine, blued Breguet hands and subsidiaries for seconds and power reserve, 2-day spring driven fusee and chain movement similarly numbered on the backplate, Earnshaw's detent escapement and maintaining power, balance with helical spring, brass case gimbal suspended in a three tier mahogany box with brass handles, ivory signature plaque to the front.

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