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American, mid to late19th century. Bliss & Creighton, New York, No. 758. Chronometer with winding key and in a green felt fabric lined lidded mahogany wood box. Chronometer face with Roman numerals, Up-Down indicator, seconds dial with Arabic numerals. Note: The firm of Bliss and Creighton was formed in 1837 as watchmakers, by 1842 they were manufacturing chronometers. Wooden case approximately 9" x 9.5" square.


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Date:
2014-10-04

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