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

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 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.