Thought to be the third ('Clock C') in a group of marine timekeepers produced to overcome the problem of finding longitude at sea. Hours and quarters are struck in passing on two bells, and the balance beats half-seconds. Located in Royal Observatory.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Marine chronometer, 1724
Date supported
2001
Medium and material
Brass and steel
Dimensions
Height: 26 cm
Grant
25000
Total cost
158000
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