Chronometer

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: ANSP-1994-012-Artifact

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

While this chronometer has no direct connection to any expeditions done by the academy, it is still a great piece of a larger collection. This maritime tool is in good condition and still ticks when wound with a small key that resides in the upper right hand corner of the chronometer box. The chronometer itself is situated inside of a square wooden box with a glass top on its wooden lid. There is a small ivory plaque on the front of the box that reads: Lilley and Son 1751 London. 1751 stands for the model number of the chronometer and not the year. A small note and a receipt were inside of the chronometer box and their details are listed in the general note section. There is a small keyhole on the front of the box but the key did not come with the box. There is a handle on the right and left side of the box so it can be carried even though it is very heavy. On the inside of the lid there is a small sticker that reads:(NEGUS Nautical Instruments 69 Pearl Street, New York, NY...181-J2K 302 l.g.) The face of the chronometer reads: (Lilley & Son, Makers to the Admiralty, the Indian & Colonial Governments...10 London St. London.EC) The time reads: 3:44. A marine chronometer is a clock which is precise enough to be used as a portable time standard; it can therefore be used to determine longitude by means of celestial navigation.

Dates

Late 19th Century

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

1 item(s) (Located in a large manuscript box. Folder one is situated behind the chronometer and contains a note and receipt.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

General

A small note accompanied the Chronometer. It reads: Used in Exhibition for 182nd Annual Meeting, 1994, Theme: Expeditions. A receipt also accompanied the Chronometer. It reads: T.S. & J.D. Negus American Chronometer Manufacturers, Navigation Warehouse, 69 Pearl Street, New York. Chronometer Makers to the U.S. Navy and Depot of the U.S. Government Chronometers. The subscribers having devoted many years to acquire a thorough practical knowledge of chronometer making, feel great confidence in soliciting the patronage of ship owners and masters, in their ability to make ALL chronometers, manufactured by them, perform equal to the best instruments of the most celebrated makers. All Chronometers left in their charge for repairs and rating will receive their personal attention. Adjusters of Compasses in Iron Ships & Steamers. By special appointment, Wholesale agents for the sale of U.S. Government Charts, Books, Almanacs, &c. Rates Determined by Transit Observations. One Trial of the New Negus Improved Taffrail Log will convince you of its great merit. Chronometer: Lilley, No: 1751. Is this day slow of Greenwich mean time and loses per day 120 seconds and 4 tenths. New York, April 1st 1946. Capt_______. Yacht Caribee Cleaned and Repaired. T.S.& J.L. Negus. Wind daily at 8 AM. On the back of the receipt it reads: 2 see slow June 26th.