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Morris Tobias Marine Chronometer No 695, 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
1830
Place
London, England
Materials
Brass, Glass, Mother-of-pearl shell, Wood
Collection
Department of Defence collection
Accession number
1991.0040.0014

Description

A metal marine chronometer supported by wooden, glass and brass case. The chronometer is suspended in centre of case by two brass pins and secured by fastening latch. Case has brass handles and inlay details. Text on rectangular mother of pearl plaque attached to front of case above keyhole reads 'Tobias / 695'. Engraved text on face of chronometer reads 'Morris, Tobias. / 31 Minories, [?]'. It is accompanied by a winding key.

Read live from the Museum's Collection API (12/11/2026, 5:03:40 am). Record last updated by the Museum 2026-09-08. Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/.