Beschreibung:

A brass bound mahogany cased two-day marine chronometer A. Johannsen and Company, London, circa 1900 The circular four pillar single chain fusee movement with Harrison's maintaining power, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement and split bimetallic balance with cylindrical compensating weights and helical balance spring, the spotted backplate with spring set-up ratchet and blued steel movement pillar and backcock securing screws, the 4 inch circular silvered Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds dial inscribed 4321 beneath signature A. Johannsen & Co., MAKERS TO THE ADMIRALTY, THE INDIAN GOV'T & ROYAL NAVIES, of Spain & Portugal, 149 Minories, London and WIND DOWN/UP dial to centre, secured by a screw-down bezel into a lacquered brass bowl with shuttered winding hole to underside mounted via gimbals into a mahogany three-tier box (top tier probably replaced) centred with a shaped brass vacant name plate to top above front with ivory trade plate inscribed A. Johannsen & Co., London, 4321 and sides with recessed lacquered brass carrying handles, the angles inset with brass reinforcement straps, 18cm (7ins) wide; with a mahogany outer guard box complete with padded interior and leather strap handle, 28cm (11ins) wide at the base. Danish born Asmus Johannsen is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in London from 1863-9. He is also listed in Mercer, Tony Chronometer Makers of the World as a 'great maker supplying other makers..' who worked from various addresses in London from 1859 before finally moving to 149 Minories in 1865. The firm continued in business until 1937. IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS Movements, dials and cases: movements and dials are described as relating to the cases in which they are housed in one of the following three ways: the case.... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial started life in the current case. in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are in a case of correct period and type (and may well be original to the movement and dial), however there is evidence to suggest that they may not have started out life together. now in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are no longer in the original case or one of correct period and/or type. Pendulums, weights, winding and case keys: unless specifically indicated otherwise in the catalogue description it can be assumed that all clocks with cases are sold with the requisite pendulum and correct number of weights (where appropriate), however we cannot guarantee that they are original to the clock. We do not indicate in the catalogue description whether winding or case keys are present with any specific clock. As many clocks are consigned without keys please check with the department to establish whether they are present or not prior to bidding. Condition: due to the mechanical nature of clocks and the fact that most are of great age we cannot offer any guarantee as to whether they are in working order or free from major faults or restoration. Although we endeavour to catalogue items in a fair and informed manner, omission of any comments or observations regarding the condition or originality of a clock in the description does not necessarily indicate that it is free from significant faults, restoration or is in working condition. We would strongly advise any prospective purchaser to view the item in person or request a condition report and/or further images prior to bidding. Measurements: dial measurements are given in inches, other dimensions such as height are given in centimetres and inches. The measurement given for the height of a longcase clock excludes any removable finials in order to provide an approximate minimum ceiling height in which the clock can be accommodated. Condition report disclaimer