A 19th Century Marine Chronometer By Weichert In A Brass Bound 'Campaign' Style Coromandel Case.
The chronometer has a three quarter plate, 56 hour fusee and chain movement with detent escape, 12cm face with silvered engraved dial, a two day up down dial and subsidiary seconds with 
the words ''W.WEICHERT LONDON & CARDIFF' engraved to the centre. It is is contained in a brass bowl and gimbals while held in a lockable Coromandel and brass bound 'campaign' style three piece case with flush set brass carry handles 
and original key. The top section of the case is hinged to the rear, with a small brass push to release button, enabling it to open and view the face through a pane of glass. It is also hinged to the rear in the middle of the case allowing access to the chronometer itself. Mounted by four small brass screws to the front middle section of the chronometer is an ivory plaque engraved with the makers name and 'No. 2107.' The case measures 19cm high and 17.5cm square.
William Weichert was born in Austria in 1830, later on in life he moved to Cardiff Wales, where he worked producing chronometers. The chronometers that he produced were of a high calibre and were used by the Austrian Navy prior to WW1 with some examples of his works bearing the 'Golden Cross and Crown from His Majesty the Emperor of Austria'