Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., 8 days, spring brass lever movement ward or engine room time piece. Serial No. 128125. Engraved on the dial: "U.S. Shipping Board". There is a tag on the case that reads: "USC & GS CS 153". The US Shipping board was established in 1916 to address the eroding position of U.S. Shipping. It lasted until 1934 to be taken over by other government agencies — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Name: Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., 8 days, spring brass lever movement ward or engine room time piece. Serial No. 128125. Engraved on the dial: "U.S. Shipping Board". There is a tag on the case that reads: "USC & GS CS 153". The US Shipping board was established in 1916 to address the eroding position of U.S. Shipping. It lasted until 1934 to be taken over by other government agencies
Brand: Chelsea Clock Co
Price: 375 USD
Availability: Discontinued

Shelf or Mantel Ship Chelsea Clock Co United States auction

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Sale date May 15, 2016

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Maker Chelsea Clock Co
Type Shelf or Mantel Ship
Country United States
Price type auction
Date May 15, 2016
Source R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Description

Cast brass case now mounted a later wood base has mellowed with dings on the screw on bezel edge. Original dial has lost most of its original silvering. Original hands. Clock is running.

Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts