~ Fine Circa 1860 Royal Marines Ships Desk Clock, Barometer, Thermometer And Compass ~
The gilt brass piece rests on a marble base with four bun feet.
In the lantern-shaped housing are a clock to the left and a barometer to the right. This is gimble mounted to cope with the seas. In between is a thermometer with a compass above.
There are no maker's marks, but the clock has a serial number of 2628.
There is an etched dedication to the base reading "...By Sergeant Phillips".
Being a ship's piece, the naming would suggest it was a Royal Marines piece.
~ Condition ~
Please refer to the images for the condition.
We serviced the piece, and it is in full working order.
~ Dimensions ~
The instrument is 27cm (10.5 inches) tall, 19cm (7.5 inches) wide and 12cm (4.75 inches) deep.
It weighs just under 4.5 Kg.
