#66 • Thomas Mercer, marine chronometer

Part of 261119 - "Great Times Ahead" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - November 12 - November 19 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

Starting at $10.00

Status: Available

Bidding closes Nov 19, 2026 1:32 PM EST

Thomas Mercer, marine chronometer with 56-hour winding indicator, mounted within gimbaled brass tub set within a mahogany box with upper display glass and signature plaque to front with matching s#, silvered dial of approximately 4 inch diameter, KWKS (a key is included with this lot as pictured), fusee-drive with spring detent escapement, bi-metallic compensation balance with white metal helical hairspring, s#10636 with matching serial number within tub. SHIPPING NOTE: This lot contains heavy and/or fragile item(s). While Jones & Horan can ship this lot to the winner, please factor higher shipping costs into your bid. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, surface spotting and toning to plates; fine-plus dial with surface spotting and staining throughout; excellent hands; tub and gimbals show medium wear, scattered abrasions and dark areas, oxide to keyhole area, gimbals with surface loss and pitting, good gimbals function; good glass crystal; box shows light wear, some typical scattered dings and marks, button latch good, unable to test locking function since key is not included, good display glass. Estimate: $400 - $800 JH-81541