1862 London International Exhibition Prize Medal for Carl Ranch Chronometer Maker W&T Gilbert To one side is a

To one side is a smaller wooden strut which supports two removable leather padded shoes which are sprung at the back to create a small amount of tension to the plate when it is put in motion

What is more impressive is the state of preservation of the dial which are often badly damaged

The business seems to have somehow continued trading throughout the 1830s with Thomas leaving the business to his older brother William Gilbert (II)

To the right side is engraved the latitude of 51

This beautiful and diminutive example remains with its original hinged Morocco leather case with green silk interior to the lid section

1862 London International Exhibition Prize Medal for Carl Ranch Chronometer Maker W&T Gilbert To one side is aFor sale, the 1862 London International Exhibition bronze prize medal for the Danish Chronometer maker, Carl Ranch of Copenhagen. This superbly executed medal was awarded and individually engraved to each of the 1862 Exhibitors that were bestowed with a prize for their efforts. Struck entirely from bronze, the obverse face shows Britannia seated with shield to her side and a sleeping lion at her feet. She is surrounded by six women each individually