A Fine Quality Marine Chronometer By Edward John Dent Of London, With Staple Balance, c. 1850.

• Maker: Edward John Dent born 1790 - died 1853: Premises at 51 The Strand, 33 Cockspur Street and 34 Royal Exchange London - Chronometer Maker To The Queen.
  
• Date: 1850
• Height: 6" Width: 6" Depth: 6"
• Price: Sold
  

 

Overview

A fine quality two day marine chronometer by Edward John Dent London with rare Dent's staple balance, numbered 2254, dating circa 1845-1850.

Case

The beautifully patinated original 3 tier mahogany box with brass carrying handles to the sides, original lock and original hinges. The convex enamelled disc to the front of the case - Dent 2254.

Dial

The silvered and engraved brass dial signed to the centre Dent Chronometer Maker To The Queen and numbered 2254, subsidiary dials for state of wind/power reserve and seconds zone, cast brass bezel with original convex glass. 

Movement

The fully serviced 56 hour movement of the finest quality with Dent's staple balance.
The single fusee movement with spring detent escapement, free sprung blued helical hairspring, Dent's staple balance, diamond endstone, maintaining power.
All contained within the original signed and numbered brass bowl (Dent 2254) and gimbals.
Original ratcheted brass tipsy winding key.

Hands

Beautiful blued steel hands.

A very fine and original chronometer by the eminent maker EJ Dent, fully serviced and rated to the highest standard by our horologist who is a Fellow of the British Horological Institute and recipient of the 1977 Worshipful Clockmakers Company bronze medal.