Chelsea U.S. Army Message Center Mark 2 Clock in Original Case,
issued December 1943 in phenolic resin (Bakelite) case, with 12-jeweled, Model 12E movement and additional GMT hour hand. Has usual military 12/24 Bakelite dial face, spade hands and numerals, friction fit reminder hands, half moon sweep second hand, hinged bezel with small knurled screw knob fastener. Marked on the front U.S. Army / Clock, Message Center, M2, and on back of case Chelsea Clock Co. / Boston. Both clock and case are marked with serial number 616834. Mounted in original figured oak carrying case with original leather carry strap intact; retains original brass "Chelsea" clock key. Bezel 6.75" diameter; case is 10.5" high x 9.5" wide x 5.5" deep. See Demeter, Chelsea Clock Company: The First Hundred Years, p. 216 for similar example. Condition report Expected usage wear; currently running; however, we do not guarantee working order of clocks and watches.
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