EXCELLENT CHELSEA US NAVY DECK CLOCK NO. 2
(Item: CHELSEA)

SOLD $576
Sorely tempted to keep this one! We knew nothing about Chelsea Clocks until we found this one in a local Estate. He worked for a Jewelry Store, after a Navy Career, as a Master Clock & Watch Repairman and this was part of his fine collection. The Widow distributed all of the clocks and watches to family and kept his prize Chelsea Clock. A tiny bit of research shows that Chelsea is the finest American Clock Maker and are renowned for Wonderful Precision Time Pieces and Barometers. This Eight Day Clock has a Serial Number of 107640. The Chelsea web site mentions that for a small fee they will supply clock owners with some detail about their clock if the serial number is supplied (and a small payment). The diameter of the front of the clock, with the screwed on cover is 5 3/8 inches and the inside diameter of the silver colored dial is 4 inches. It is set on a Mahogany Stand, which is 6 3/4 inches tall, 10 inches wide and 2 1/2 inches deep on the bottom. The clock is also 2 1/2 inches deep. It is in Fine Running Order; it's lost a couple of minutes in the past several days, so, it needs a slight speed-up with the F/S mechanism. Marked on the dial, as pictured: "CHELSEA CLOCK CO., BOSTON, U.S.A....U.S. NAVY...DECK CLOCK NO. 2...a circled "N" 1084". The serial number is stamped on the back facing of the clock, along with a Chelsea Clock Co. mark. Suppose it is Nickel Silver over Brass; there is ever-so-slight pitting and minor scratching on the metal, mainly on the front & tiny bit on the face; and, there is an old repair on the top of the Mahogany case where the top set screw has split the wood (this could probably be improved upon). There is green felt on the bottom of the wood case. Included is a key that fits both the clock wind and the speed mechanism. Also included is a "Instructions for the care of Chelsea Precision Products" booklet. Am unable to date the clock The booklet has the number of 1-61 on the last page and has a telephone number for The Company of CHelsea 3-0250. So, if the booklet is original with the clock, the 1961 date is probably accurate. Would have guessed it to be a bit earlier? The Face of the clock is a matte finish silver color and the Roman Numeral Hours are cut into the metal face. The Second Hand is just below the XII and functions properly. The only other two "Deck Clock No.2" I could find with an internet search were Black cases with no wooden stand. Offered with No Reserve.

Will pack properly and ship promptly. Non-domestic Bidders MUST inquire prior to bidding. UPS INSURED DOMESTIC GROUND SHIPPING $12

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~Close-up of old repair on wood on top of clock~

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