Browne Marine Chronometer No 16728 in a wood and glass case
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- Type
- Chronometers
- Place
- London, England
- Materials
- Brass, Glass, Paper, Wood
- Collection
- Department of Defence collection
- Accession number
- 1991.0040.0003
Description
A metal marine chronometer supported by wooden, glass case. Suspended in centre of case by two metal screws and secured by fastening latch. Glass roof on lid of case. Engraved text on circular metal disc attached to front of case above keyhole reads '16728'. Engraved text on face of chronometer reads 'HENRY BROWNE & SON LTD. / BARKING LONDON / 16728'. It is accompanied by a winding key, a fastening pin and latch, and two brass washers.
Read live from the Museum's Collection API (12/11/2026, 4:58:26 am). Record last updated by the Museum 2026-09-08. Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/.