Rare 1875 Thomas Mercer 2-Day Marine Chronometer No. 2469 – Fully Functional

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Rare 1875 Thomas Mercer 2-Day Marine Chronometer No. 2469 – Fully Functional:
$6890.00

Please only offer after reading the listing (item description, payment, return and shipping terms/conditions) and see carefully the pictures before offerding. Pictures are actual photos of the item and are part of the description (WYSYWYG):Rare 1875 Thomas Mercer 2-Day Marine Chronometer No. 2469 – A. Harris, West Hartlepool Dial – Fully Functional & CompleteFor your consideration is an exceptional, historically significant, and fully authentic 2-Day (56-Hour) Marine Chronometer manufactured by the legendary master horologist Thomas Mercer in late 1875 (Serial Number 2469).This piece is a textbook example from Mercer's highly collectible transition era, completed just after his historic workshop move from London to St. Albans in 1874. It beautifully bridges his London corporate identity with his peak physical manufacturing period.## Historical Provenance & Dial Inscription:The original silvered dial is in good condition, featuring crisp Roman numerals, a prominent down/up power reserve indicator, and a subsidiary seconds dial. It proudly bears the specialized regional retailer inscription:“Manufactd. for A. Harris, West Hartlepool.” - Please see pictures to evaluate yourselfA. Harris was a highly respected high-end nautical instrument and sextant maker located on Church Street, operating during the late-Victorian golden age of the West Hartlepool commercial docks. This dual-signature adds incredible maritime history and localized regional appeal for discerning British and scientific instrument collectors.## Condition & Completeness:* Movement: The high-grade chain fusee movement with spring detent escapement is completely original, fully functional, and running with amazing accuracy considering its age. I measured it, delayed around 24s per day!* Matching Serial Numbers: Serial number 2469 is clearly engraved on the dial and matches the internal stamping on the brass movement mechanism, confirming its 1875 production date via Tony Mercer’s official factory ledgers.* The Box & Label: Housed in its original, gorgeous three-tier brass-bound mahogany transit box. Crucially, the front of the box retains its pristine, original trade label reading: “Thomas Mercer, Maker to the Admiralty, LONDON.”* Hardware: Includes the original brass gimbal suspension ring, brass bowl with screw-on bezel, original glass, and the winding key.## Specifications:* Manufacturer: Thomas Mercer (St. Albans / London)* Serial Number: 2469* Date of Manufacture: Late 1875* Retailer/Distributor: A. Harris (West Hartlepool)* Power Reserve: 2-Day (56 Hours)* Escapement: Earshaw-type Spring Detent## Shipping & Packing Guarantee:The item is currently located in Brazil and can be securely shipped worldwide.The package will be legally declared as a bona fide antique over 100 years old to assist the buyer with preferential international customs processing and duty exemptions where see the pictures and video showing it*****
Please see pictures AND VIDEO TO EVALUATE YOURSELF - they are part of the descriptionI’ll wait4 days to receive the payment, after that, I have no commitment with the buyer any longer.This Item is sold as IS. I tried to described the most I could, please ask if you have any doubt. Return is not possible
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