Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., "Base and Ball" ship's clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven jeweled movement in a heavy brass case with hinged bezel on ball feet, 8.5 inch silvered dial. Serial number 76456.
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24 October 2024
In later years this model was renamed the "Commodore" and then the "Constitution". The silvered dial has some very minor scratches. Heavy brass case has an old patina and some small scuffs. The movement ticks and strikes, but was not tested long term.
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Chelsea Clock Co
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1800.00
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R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
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Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., "Base and Ball" ship's clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven jeweled movement in a heavy brass case with hinged bezel on ball feet, 8.5 inch silvered dial. Serial number 76456. In later years this model was renamed the "Commodore" and then the "Constitution". The silvered dial has some very minor scratches. Heavy brass case has an old patina and some small scuffs. The movement ticks and strikes, but was not tested long term.
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