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1550059433Code 6279 Marine chronometerMarine chronometer by Russells Ltd from the second half od the nineteenth century; on the dial you read: Makers to the Admirality 18, Church St. Liverpool. Elegant original rosewood case with double lid, retractable handles, hinges and corner protectors of brass. On the outside on the lid and above the opening key there is an ivory label engraved with the name of the manufacturer. Inside there is the chronometer mounted on auniversal joint and locked by a screw lever. The movement of the chronometer is contained in a brass case and closed inside by a glass crown, the chronometer case is fixed on a joint to give stability and flatness to the instrument. The 56-hour charge is given to the chronometer by inserting a special brass key, placed inside the box. The dial is of silver metal, the hands are of gold and the hours in Roman numerals; the seconds are marked by a small dial at the bottom, while a second dial at the top indicates the state of charge of the watch. Box cm 18x18.5 h 19 - inches 7x7.28 h 7.48.
Thomas Russell was a watch manufacturer since 1848 at 20 Slater Street, Liverpool. About in 1859 the control of the company was taken over by Thomas Robert Russell and Alfred Holgate Russell, and the firm changed it’s name to Thomas Russell and Son. By 1877 the company moved to Church Street, Liverpool. The partnership between Thomas Robert and Alfred ended in 1870 and Thomas Robert continued as the proprietor of the Russell Watch and Chronometer Manufactory at Cathedral Works, 18 Church Street, Liverpool with addresses in Piccadilly, London and Toronto, Canada, while Alfred Russell continued the company of Thomas Russell and Son (Alfred Russell & Co), becoming importer of Swiss watches, music boxes etc., and becoming a limited company as Thomas Russell & Son Watch Co Ltd. in 1938.
Marine chronometers were invented by John Harrison (1693-1776) and it was one of the most important technical inventions. This instrument, measuring the correct time on board helps to resolve the problem of calculation of longitude on the sea. In XV century, development of oceanic navigation and the following discoveries of new lands increased the world trade and the possibility to navigate in a safe way became very important for all seafaring nations. After two centuries it was found a solution for this problem.
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