Marine Timekeeper known as 'H5' by John Harrison and Son 1770 | Science Museum Group Collection
TIL in 1714 the British government offered £20K (~£2m today) to solve the longitude problem - which had cost thousands of lives due to a lack of ship positioning. John Harrison, a
Attractive 19th century 18ct engine turned pocket watch, Chester 1833, the fusee detached lever movement signed 'By John Harrison, Liverpool' with engraved balance cock, diamond endstone, regulator and gilt three arm balance,
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