251: A GOOD THOMAS MERCER BOXED SHIP'S CHRONOMETER

The brass-cased key wind chain drive 48 hour movement number 10619 suspended in brass gimbals, silvered Roman numeral dial, Up-Down indicator, lower seconds bit with Arabic numerals, solid mahogany case with brass sunburst escutcheon, brass mounts and mechanisms, numbers matching throughout.
Measures 6.75 x 7.75 x 7.25 inches.
Very good intact running condition at the time of inspection. We cannot guarantee the running or timekeeping condition of timepieces once removed from the auction premises. One area of rubbed/abraded surface on the dial near 9 position, three fine scratches near the up/down indicator. .
$600 - $900