Mixed Lot
Clocks- 4 (Four) Chelsea Deck Clocks: Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, for U.S. Navy and U.S. Light House Service, deck clocks, 8 day, time only, spring-driven balance wheel movements in brass and nickel plated cases with screw-on bezels, 4.5 and 3.5 inch
Rare older Chelsea clocks. Two were made for the U.S. Navy and two for the U.S. L. H. Service. One of the lighthouse models has had the silver rubbed off the dial, but the raised letters are still legible. Light house model has a movement serial number of 84913 and is missing its balance wheel. The larger and darker of the two U.S. Navy models is serial number 102999 and a missing hand. The smaller and nicer of the U.S. Navy models has a screw-in movement retaining ring, nice silver dial and movement serial number 34162. This clock ticks when wound.
Clocks- 6 (Six) Chelsea Ship's Bell: Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, marine clocks, 8 day, time and ship's strike, spring-driven balance wheel movements in brass or nickel plated cases, two with hinged bezels and four with screw-on bezels, one with a black
Clocks are in generally good condition, though they all have issues such as tarnished or scratched cases. One clock case has a pair electrical terminals on top, probably to trigger an external bell. Clocks were not tested. Sold "as is ".
Chronometers- 2 (Two): both Elgin 600, both with three tier boxes, movements incomplete
boxes with minor dings and scratches, top of one with minor damage to finish, movements lacking escape wheel, detent, and balance complete
Clocks- 16 (Sixteen) Marine Clocks: M. Low, New York, for U.S. Government, "Mark I- Deck Clocks" and wardroom timepieces, 8 day, time only, spring-driven balance wheel movements with rear wind in black plastic cases with black dials, hinged bezels, and
new old stock clocks made by M. Low for the U.S. Government includes two models -- one with center seconds and the other with subsidiary seconds. All in very good condition. Almost all have rear mounting plates. Clocks were not tested. Sold "as is ".
Clocks- 11 (Eleven) Deck Clocks: M. Low, New York, "Mark I- Deck Clock", 8 day, time only, spring-driven jeweled movements in black phenolic cases with hinged bezels, white and black dials with subsidiary seconds, most with rear mounting plates.
M. Low supplied ship's clocks and marine instruments to make up for a demand that couldn't be met by Seth Thomas and Chelsea. These clocks probably meet the same specifications as Mark I Deck Clocks made by those better know companies. Sold "as is ".
Clocks- 2 (Two) Early Comtoise: (1) France, Comtoise clock, 8 day, time and strike, weight driven movement with verge escapement, thread suspension with rear-hanging pendulum in a iron post and plate frame, brass chapter ring with engraved Roman numerals,
(1) Flat brass fronton is absent. Black shellac within some of the numerals is starting to flake. Suspension shroud measures 4.5 inches in height. Modestly sized stepped feet on upright movement pillars. Some turned detail on the escape wheel arbor support. Iron fan with four blades. Square screws with "V" slots hold the movement together. The bell has been repaired with some modern nuts and washers. Cotton cord will need to be replaced. Clock does not come with weights or a pendulum.
Clocks- 3 (Three) Comtoise wall clocks: (1) France, Comtoise clock, 8 day, time and strike, weight driven movement with verge escapement, thread suspension with rear-hanging pendulum in an iron post and plate frame, 9 inch faience dial with large Roman
(1) Earthenware dial is broken into many pieces. Side doors are absent. Iron and steel movement parts have some light rust. Crown wheel arbor support has some turned details. Strike train relies on springs, rather than internal counterweights. Wood winding drums have splits. Four-blade iron fly. Linkage from crutch to pallet arbor will need to be reconnected. Clock does not come with weights or pendulum. Sold by Ivoire Saint-Etienne on June 2nd, 2012, lot number 21 (2) Flat brass fronton is missing. Newer cast bell. Hand has been restored. Suspension shroud measures 4.25 inches.
Clocks- 2 (Two) Comtoise with Cartouche Numerals: (1) France, bronze-front Comtoise clock, 8 day, time and strike with alarm, weight driven movement with verge escapement, thread suspension with rear-hanging pendulum in an iron post and plate frame, cast
(1) Dial is in very good condition, but the rooster has broken off from the fronton. It is included with the lot. Back panel and side doors are missing. Some light rust on some of the steel movement components, though much of it seems to have been cleaned recently. Nicely made brass nut below the hand nut appears to have been recently made. Finely turned details on the escape wheel arbor support. Small flared feet on the movement uprights. Rear cover to suspension shroud is missing. Atypical strike mechanism which employs flat springs.
Clocks- 2 (Two) Coast Guard Marine Clocks: (1) Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., marine clock, 8 day, time only, twin spring driven balance wheel movement in a brass case with hinged bezel, 6 inch silvered dial reading "U.S. Life-Saving Service",
(1) The U.S. Life-saving Service was a government agency dedicated to saving the lives of shipwrecked mariners. It was merged with the Revenue Cutter Service in 1915 to form the U.S. Coast Guard. The clock is somewhat greasy, but this has probably protected it over the years. The silvered dial is a a bit dirty, but in generally good condition. The movement ticks. (2) Clock is missing glass. Case has scratches and lacquer that has started to degrade. Seconds bit is missing and hands have been bent a bit out of shape. Clock ticks. The clock originally was issued to the U.S.
Clocks- 4 (Four) :(1) Scarce C. Jerome & Co., Richmond, Virginia, 30 hour, time and strike weight wood movement half column & splat shelf clock. c1835 (2) Scarce C. Jerome, & Co., Richmond, Virginia, 30 hour, time and rack & snail striking weight brass
(1) Refinished mahogany veneered case in nice condition. Original painted dial. hands and center tablet. Top splat is replaced. Clean label inside. No weights. (2) Refinished mahogany veneered case in nice condition has a small chip and minor repair on the base. Original painted dial in nice condition. Hands appear original. Feet are missing. Clean label inside. No weights or pendulum. (3) Refinished rosewood veneered case in nice condition has a couple small chips on the outer band. Original painted dial has scattered loss. Original tablet. Mismatched hands. Slightly dark label Inside.