Thomas Mercer Marine Chronometer "The world's Finest Chronometers" Investment piece

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This is a beautiful functional Thomas Mercer Marine Chronometer. "The world's Finest Chronometers" this one is numbered 20541 A short story of the origin: THE EARLY HISTORY OF MARINE CHRONOMETER BEGAN WITH A SERIES OF SEAFARING TRAGEDIES AND CULMINATED, IN 1761, WITH A NOTABLE VICTORY. THE VICTOR WAS JOHN HARRISON ESQ. Unable to accurately plot their position, many ships foundered during the early 18th century. To find a solution, the British government offered the Longitude Prize to anyone who could devise a method to determine a ship’s longitude. Eventually, with a chronometer accurate to less than half a degree, John Harrison collected his £20,000 reward from the Board of Longitude. “My grandfather Tony’s tenacity and innovation helped to make Thomas Mercer world renowned, leading the way in nautical, precision timekeeping, whilst adhering to a classically British design and ethos.” Joel Mercer

The outer box measures 18.5x18.5x height 17cm This item would be crated and sent via Big Foot express from East London