Summary
Marine clock, Morris Tobias, London, no 537, circa 1840.
Physical Description
Clock swivels in wooden box. Dial has three circles of figures: outer 30 mins, middle 1 to 8 three times (bells), and inner 2, 4, to 12 hours. Spring wound; verge escapement.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Loan & Subsequent Bequest from Mr John Askew, 19 Feb 1937
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Maker
Morris Tobias & Co, Wapping, London, England, Great Britain, circa 1840
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Inscriptions
Dial is marked 'Patent Morriss Tobias, London, no 537'.
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
20 cm (Length), 12 cm (Width), 31.5 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Marine Chronometers, Ship Accessories, Wall Clocks, Horology