Maritime object (2) - Brass- Jaeger Marine

A matching pair of Jaeger Marine instruments in brushed brass, from the “Clocks – Barometers” range of Jaeger’s marine department (Levallois-Perret, France). Both instruments share the same diameter and the same hinged case with knurled locking screw for access to the movement.

1. Ship’s clock – ref. 18.1885 :
White dial signed “Jaeger – Horloger de la Marine”, Roman numerals, “Quartz” and “Made in France”
Regulation radio dial with the 4 silence sectors (2 red for telegraphy, 2 blue for radiotelephony), in line with international safety standards at sea
Red centre seconds hand
High-frequency quartz movement (4.194304 MHz) marked “Jaeger Quarz-Zeit – Made in Germany by VDO”, with a stated accuracy of ±1 minute per year
Powered by 1 AA 1.5 V battery (included)
Original reference label on the back plate

2. Aneroid barometer – ref. 18.3050 :
Dual scale: millibars (950–1060) and mmHg (720–800)
French weather indications: Tempête, Pluie ou Vent, Variable, Beau Temps, Très Sec
Central window showing the aneroid capsule and mechanism
Adjustable gilt reference hand
Dial signed “Jaeger Marine – Made in France”
Original 18.3050 reference label on the back, plus a period handwritten dealer note: “Référence 820 282/01 – Prix public 637,98 F TTC” (original retail price in French francs)

Common features :
Brushed brass with anti-corrosion protection
Outside diameter: 180 mm
Sealed case, hinged with knurled screw for movement access
Brass bulkhead / wall mounting plate

Original documentation included :
“Avec les compliments de Jaeger – Division Industrie” card, Levallois-Perret
Jaeger technical leaflet “Montres marines électroniques à quartz” (printer’s ref. 35807-A-7-78)
2 Jaeger Marine “Clocks – Barometers” brochures in 4 languages (FR/EN/DE/ES), showing both models of this lot (18.1885 and 18.3050)

Provenance :
First owner. Both instruments were bought new at the time from an authorised dealer and kept since by the same owner, together with the Jaeger card and original documentation.

Dating :
Late 1970s to early 1980s. The leaflet carries the reference dated 7-78, and the old 7-digit Paris phone number predates 1985.

A coherent, well-documented set, ideal for a boat, a study or a marine instruments collection.

Condition :
Very good condition, both instruments in perfect working order.

Clock: works perfectly (new battery included)
Barometer: works perfectly and responds normally to pressure changes
Brass with natural period patina, some scratches and light oxidation, mainly on the back plates

Please refer to the photos, which form part of the description.

Shipping
Both instruments will be carefully packed and individually protected.