CHRONOMETER

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The term chronometer is also used to describe a timepiece used for celestial navigation.

Last Updated:  Tuesday December 02, 2008

This page is dedicated  to chronometers I have sold or repaired & for reference only

RICHARD HORNBY LIVERPOOL No.800

cc 1810-1829

movement date c1828

English pocket chronometer with helical blue steel hairspring with diamond end stone

Fusee with maintaining power & free sprung

This is the most unusual Earnshaw style of detent which is Hornby's own adjustable spring detent

Hornsby called himself watch & chronometer manufacturer , chronometer maker to Lords of Admiralty

Sold a sextant to Lord Nelson

PAUL PHILIP BARRAUD LONDON No.32

cc 1796 & elected Master in 1810 & 1811

Movement date c1800

English box chronometer with flat blue steel hairspring & diamond end stone

early 'Z' style balance

fusee with maintaining power & Earnshaw style of detent

He & his sons made over 1000 chronometers between 1796 & 1820
 

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