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Dent Two Day Marine Chronometer No 1604 with accessories in a wooden case

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CC BY-SA 4.0
CC BY-SA 4.0
CC BY-SA 4.0
CC BY-SA 4.0
Type
Chronometers
Date
1850
Place
London, England
Materials
Brass, Glass, Wood
Collection
Department of Defence collection
Accession number
1991.0040.0002

Description

A marine chronometer supported by wooden, glass, brass case. Suspended in centre of case by two brass pins and secured by fastening latch. Case has brass handles and inlay details. Text on circular disc attached to front of case above keyhole reads 'DENT / 1604 / TWO DAYS'. Engraved text on face of chronometer reads 'DENT, LONDON, / Chronometer Maker, to the / QUEEN. No. 1604'.

Read live from the Museum's Collection API (12/11/2026, 4:58:16 am). Record last updated by the Museum 2026-09-08. Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/.