Hamilton Mahogany Two-Day Marine Chronometer, Serial No. 1180
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1941
This two-day marine chronometer is signed Hamilton, Lancaster, PA, USA, and dated circa 1941 by the auction source. Housed in a brass gimbal within a mahogany case, the dial features Arabic numerals, spade hands, a subsidiary seconds dial, and an up-and-down power reserve indicator.
Inside the central tier of the case is a black metal plaque inscribed for the Ministry of Defence Hydrographic Department with stores reference H.S.527-3634 and serial number 1180. The chronometer is fitted with a single fusee movement and accompanied by an original winding key numbered 1180. The source records provenance to The John Mitchell Collection of Military Horology.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Two-day marine chronometer
- Provenance
- The John Mitchell Collection of Military Horology
- Dial Diameter
- 9.5cm diameter
- Movement Type
- Single fusee movement
- Serial Number
- 1180
- Place recorded
- USA
- Case Dimensions
- 19.5cm wide, 19cm deep, 19cm high
- Department Plaque
- Ministry of Defence Hydrographic Dept Chronometer Marine Stores Ref. H.S.527-3634, Serial No.1180
- Maker / attribution
- Hamilton
Design
- Visible features
- • Chronometer bowl is mounted in a brass gimbal ring inside a wooden box • Dial features Arabic numerals, spade hands, an upper power reserve indicator, and a lower subsidiary seconds dial marked with '1180' and '1941' • A brass winding key stands upright in a corner socket of the case • A black metal plaque is fixed inside the opened hinged upper lid tier • A brass drop handle and side catch hardware are mounted on the exterior of the mahogany case
- Dial and Visual Indicators
- The dial has a diameter of 9.5cm and displays Arabic numerals paired with spade-style hands. Timekeeping functions are supplemented by a lower subsidiary seconds dial and an upper power reserve indicator. The dial is signed and numbered 1180.
- Case Construction and Presentation
- The chronometer is housed within a mahogany case measuring 19.5cm in width, 19cm in depth, and 19cm in height. The instrument is secured by a brass gimbal mounting located within the central tier of the box. Exterior features include brass hardware consisting of a drop handle and a side catch. A brass winding key, which is numbered 1180, is stored within a corner socket inside the case.
- Military Identification and Provenance
- A black metal plaque is fixed to the interior of the case. This plaque identifies the item as property of the Ministry of Defence Hydrographic Department, citing the stores reference H.S.527-3634 and serial number 1180. The provenance for this object is attributed to The John Mitchell Collection of Military Horology.
Identification
- Reference
- H.S.527-3634
- Serial number
- 1180
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The internal movement, escapement, and fusee assembly are concealed inside the brass bowl and not visible in the photograph
- Research required: The complete top lid and any additional outer case or transport box are not shown