Marine chronometer · Two-day marine chronometer
This 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.
Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.
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.
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.
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.
| Field | Source-reported value | Source quotation |
|---|---|---|
| Maker and Serial | Victor Kullberg, No. 4484 | “By Victor Kullberg, No. 4484, 105 Liverpool Road, London, circa 1883” |
| Dial Description | 4in signed silvered dial with Royal appointments and testimonial | “4in signed silvered dial, with Royal appointments and testimonial” |
| Case Construction | Three-piece rosewood case with brass-line inlay and brass gimbals | “The three-piece case with lidded glazed observation cover, recessed flush carrying handles, two inset ivory roundels, brass gimbals” |
| Balance Mechanism | Freesprung bi-metallic compensated balance with diamond endstone | “freesprung bi-metallic compensated balance and diamond endstone” |
| Dimensions | 17.5cm square deck case | “deck case 17.5cm square” |
| Ivory Declaration | ETLARKG6 | “Ivory Declaration: ETLARKG6” |
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