Fine English brass deck chronometer with power reserve Circa 1860

Marine chronometer in mahogany box
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An extremely fine marine chronometer made by E.J. Dent & Co. in London, England, circa 1860. The case of this watch was crafted from brass and is gimbal suspended in the original, numbered three part mahogany box. The silvered dial is numbered and features Roman hour numerals, an outer minute track, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock, a 56 hour power reserve indicator at 12 and blued steel spade hands, marked Chronometer Maker to the Queen. The movement is fitted with a detent chronometer escapement.
The box and dial are signed and have matching numbers.
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Dimensions: 175 x 175 x 175 mm
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Signed: Dent London
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In 1841, Edward John Dent obtained his first British Royal Warrant as the official watch and clockmaker to Queen Victoria and HRH Prince Albert. Following his death in 1853, the Royal Warrant was maintained and renewed by successive monarchs, including Edward VII and George V. The company is still active in 2025. After a period of dormancy in the late 20^th century, the brand was revived in 2006 by British investors.

The modern firm operates under the legal entity E. J. Dent & Co. Ltd (also known as Dent London) and continues to produce luxury timepieces and large scale public clocks.