English chronometer with 52½ minute carrousel Circa 1896

Gold open faced keyless pocket chronometer by Smith & Sons
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An unusual English 18 carat gold open faced keyless pocket chronometer with 52½ minute carrousel, circa 1896. 3/4 Plate gilt finished jewelled movement, lateral English lever revolving escapement, screwed gold chatons, blued screws, gilt carrousel carriage, bimetallic compensation balance with gold poising screws, index regulator. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, blued steel spade hands and subsidiary seconds. Plain case. Case stamped FT for Fred Thoms, case and cuvette numbered, movement and dial signed and numbered, case and movement stamped with London date letter for 1896. Comes with Class A Kew Certificate (73.4 Marks).
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Diameter: 52 mm
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Signed: Smith & Son Strand London Watchmakers to the Admirality