A. Johannsen & Co. Ship's Chronometer in Case
Asmus Johannsen & Co.(English, circa 1863-1937), late 19th century. Model 8191, tiered mahogany case with brass and none appointments, the silvered face with Roman numerals, 56 hour up and down dial and 60 second dial, in a brass gimbaland bowl. The face engraved " A. Johannsen & Co., Makers to the Admiralty, The Indian Gov't & Royal Navies of Italy, Spain & Portugal, 149 Minories, London." Approx. h. 7.5", w. 7.25", d. 7.25; the face 5".
Condition Report: Wear to case with crack to lid; oxidation to brass; chip to bone plaque with text rubbed; clock was not working at time of cataloging.
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Asmus Johannsen & Co.(English, circa 1863-1937), late 19th century. Model 8191, tiered mahogany case with brass and none appointments, the silvered face with Roman numerals, 56 hour up and down dial and 60 second dial, in a brass gimbaland bowl. The face engraved " A. Johannsen & Co., Makers to the Admiralty, The Indian Gov't & Royal Navies of Italy, Spain & Portugal, 149 Minories, London." Approx. h. 7.5", w. 7.25", d. 7.25; the face 5".
Condition Report: Wear to case with crack to lid; oxidation to brass; chip to bone plaque with text rubbed; clock was not working at time of cataloging.