WWI era John Bruce sterling silver chronometer deck watch, nr 39252. The silver case stamped with a London hallmark, dated 1915, mm William Thomas Bullock. The National Maritime Museum ledger records (pg 7376) show that the watch was acquired by the Admiralty in 1915 (WWI era) 'with SS Orcoma' [1]. The ship was requisitioned for conversion to an Armed Merchant Cruiser in March 1915 and commission for service in the April [2]. It is thought the watch was part of the ships existing equipment in 1915. John Bruce and Sons, Liverpool was founded in the 1860's, starting as an optician and chronometer maker of Wapping, Liverpool and later 60 South Castle Street. [3]. The company was recorded as makers of fine marine chronometers to the Queen of Spain and winners of the Liverpool Gold Medal in 1886 [4]. This watch carries a signature plate inside that corresponds with the typescript used by the company in the late 19th and early 20th century. SS Orcoma carried out operations as part of the Grand Fleet in the Scapa Flow and on escort duty around the African coast. In 1918 Orcoma's log details show voyages between Halifax, Nova Scotia, New York, Glasgow and Liverpool. The ship's captains were Charles W. Bruton (1915-1916) and Robert H. Coppinger (196-1919) [7]. The Orcoma was returned in October 1919 and broken up in June 1933 by Hughes Bolckow Co. Ltd.,Blyth. [1] https://www.rmg.co.uk//collections/archive/rmgc-object-274122 [2] Screw Steamer Orcoma built by Wm. Beardmore & Co Ltd in 1908 for Pacific Steam Navigation Company, Liverpool, Passenger/Cargo (clyrdeships.co.uk) [3] https://special collections.le.ac.uk/digital/collection/p16445coll4/id/289135 [4]https://www.walwynantiqueclocks.com/archive/john-bruce-sons,-27wapping,-n-1632-a-fine-2-day-marine-chronometer-detail. T. Mercer, Chronometer Makers of the World, Revised Edition 2004 p.115. Acknowledgements: Research conducted by Mrs Partridge. Condition Report This chronometer has had a recent full service and is currently working.
WWI era John Bruce sterling silver chronometer deck watch, nr 39252. The silver case stamped with a London hallmark, dated 1915, mm William Thomas Bullock. The National Maritime Museum ledger records (pg 7376) show that the watch was acquired by the Admiralty in 1915 (WWI era) 'with SS Orcoma' [1]. The ship was requisitioned for conversion to an Armed Merchant Cruiser in March 1915 and commission for service in the April [2]. It is thought the watch was part of the ships existing equipment in 1915. John Bruce and Sons, Liverpool was founded in the 1860's, starting as an optician and chronometer maker of Wapping, Liverpool and later 60 South Castle Street. [3]. The company was recorded as makers of fine marine chronometers to the Queen of Spain and winners of the Liverpool Gold Medal in 1886 [4]. This watch carries a signature plate inside that corresponds with the typescript used by the company in the late 19th and early 20th century. SS Orcoma carried out operations as part of the Grand Fleet in the Scapa Flow and on escort duty around the African coast. In 1918 Orcoma's log details show voyages between Halifax, Nova Scotia, New York, Glasgow and Liverpool. The ship's captains were Charles W. Bruton (1915-1916) and Robert H. Coppinger (196-1919) [7]. The Orcoma was returned in October 1919 and broken up in June 1933 by Hughes Bolckow Co. Ltd.,Blyth. [1] https://www.rmg.co.uk//collections/archive/rmgc-object-274122 [2] Screw Steamer Orcoma built by Wm. Beardmore & Co Ltd in 1908 for Pacific Steam Navigation Company, Liverpool, Passenger/Cargo (clyrdeships.co.uk) [3] https://special collections.le.ac.uk/digital/collection/p16445coll4/id/289135 [4]https://www.walwynantiqueclocks.com/archive/john-bruce-sons,-27wapping,-n-1632-a-fine-2-day-marine-chronometer-detail. T. Mercer, Chronometer Makers of the World, Revised Edition 2004 p.115. Acknowledgements: Research conducted by Mrs Partridge. Condition Report This chronometer has had a recent full service and is currently working.
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