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Description: | Marine Chronometer from Franklin's expedition, 8-day movement, Arnold spring-detent escapement and later balance. Mounted in original bowl, to which carrying handle and four ball feet have been added, converting it into a travelling timepiece. Engraved silvered brass dial, showing signs of alterations to signature in 'Arnold' region.
caption: Marine Chronometer from Franklin's expedition. 8-day movement, Arnold spring-detent escapement and later balance.
caption: Marine Chronometer - Overall
caption: Marine Chronometer - Movement | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | Schwatka Expedition Erebus (1826) Marine chronometer Beagle (HMS) Franklin chronometers John Arnold John Roger | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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