Victor Kullberg Marine Chronometer No. 4484
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1883
Maker / issuer
Victor KullbergThis marine chronometer by Victor Kullberg, numbered 4484 and catalogued to circa 1883 in London, is housed in a three-piece rosewood case with brass-line inlay, recessed flush carrying handles, and two inset ivory roundels.
The chronometer features brass gimbals, a winding key mounted in the upper right corner, and a 4-inch silvered dial displaying Roman numerals, royal appointment crests, an up/down state-of-wind indicator, and subsidiary seconds. The movement is reported by the source to feature spotted plates, a freesprung bi-metallic compensated balance, and a diamond endstone.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
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- Photograph views
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Two-day marine chronometer
- Dimensions
- 17.5cm square deck case
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Dial Description
- 4in signed silvered dial with Royal appointments and testimonial
- Maker and Serial
- Victor Kullberg, No. 4484
- Balance Mechanism
- Freesprung bi-metallic compensated balance with diamond endstone
- Case Construction
- Three-piece rosewood case with brass-line inlay and brass gimbals
- Maker / attribution
- Victor Kullberg
Design
- Case and Dial
- The three-piece rosewood case includes brass-line inlay, a lidded glazed observation cover, recessed flush carrying handles, and brass gimbals. The deck case measures 17.5cm square. The 4-inch silvered dial features Royal appointments and a testimonial. The case also features two inset ivory roundels, which the source notes have lost their original markings.
- Visible features
- • Rosewood case with fine brass stringing borders and an inlaid escutcheon • Silvered dial with Roman hour numerals, upper up/down indicator, and lower subsidiary seconds dial numbered 4484 • Brass gimbal mount with locking mechanism and a brass tipsy key seated in a corner socket • Two blank circular white roundels inset into the case front and lid
- Identity and Provenance
- This marine chronometer, identified as No. 4484, was produced by Victor Kullberg at 105 Liverpool Road, London. The item is attributed to circa 1883. The chronometer is documented as being offered with two rating certificates dated 1898 and 1900.
- Mechanical Specifications
- The movement features spotted plates, a freesprung bi-metallic compensated balance, and a diamond endstone. A brass tipsy key is provided. It is reported that the movement is functional and the plates are clean and free from marks.
Identification
- Serial number
- 4484
- 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: Internal movement plates and escapement are not visible in the provided photographs
- Research required: The source notes ivory roundels have lost their original markings