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Pocket chronometer in silver open-face case. Full-plate fusee movement, signed and numbered, with detent escapement and compensation balance.

The chronometer has a white enamel dial with Roman numerals and gold spade and poker hands, with a centre seconds indication and gold hand. It is contained in a later silver open-face case hallmarked for London, 1886.

Object Details

ID: ZAA0661
Collection: Timekeeping
Type: Pocket chronometer
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Duncan, James
Date made: circa 1810
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Foulkes Collection
Measurements: Overall: 82 x 57 x 28 mm