Chelsea Ship's Bell Clock - 8.5” Dial
Red Brass, c.1975

Here is an outstanding Chesea clock for your consideration. It's from the estate of a collector who had numerous nautical antiquities in addition to his clocks. After having the clock here in our office for a week, we know that it's in good running order with the ship's bell mechanism working great.

Physical: The red brass case measures approximately 10.25" in diameter with an 8.5" diameter silvered dial, all in excellent condition. The case has a wonderful reddish patina... it's a beauty, and a heavy sucker, too, at about 16 pounds!

Mechanical: The eight-day ship's bell movement is in good running order and the bell-strike mechanism works correctly - nice tone, too. The serial number (790113) puts the year of manufacture at 1975. We're not sure what the inscribed second set of numbers represents, perhaps the mark of someone who serviced it?

Comments: We don't see too many of the larger Chelsea clocks like this as they are generally held closely by collectors. And we've seen them, even recently on the web for more money. This is an excellent timepiece priced appropriately. If you've been waiting, now's the time to make your move!

Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.

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Bronze Ward Room/Engine Room Clock by Ashcroft
Precision Double-Wind Seth Thomas Movement

Here's a very early Seth Thomas ship's clock made under contract for the Ashcroft Manufacturing Company, New York. In the early days of Chelsea and Seth Thomas, both firms made movements to be installed by the buyer in cases of their own manufacture for what we would today call "private-labeling". It was a natural collaboration between ship builders and gauge manufacturers since they had the necessary resources as part of their normal business. In this instance, the precision Seth Thomas L-10 double-wind movement – first introduced in 1901 – is housed in a forged bronze case made by Ashcroft.

Physical: This 12-pound clock is all original and in very good condition, featuring a 6" engraved brass dial with Roman numerals and complimentary blued steel spade hands, all housed in a bronze case. It has a small seconds bit above the center arbor and a Fast/Slow adjustment above the 12 o'clock position. The base diameter is 9.5"; the case approximately 4" deep.

Mechanical: The eight-day time-only double-wind brass eleven jeweled precisioin all brass movement, rated by Seth Thoms for its accuracty as a chronometer, has been professionally serviced, is in good running order, and comes with a winding key.

Comments: This is a very unusual clock, not one you've likely seen before or, frankly, that you're likely to see again. If you're a ship's clock collector you will recognize that immediately. If you're just looking for a great-looking ship's clock for decorative purposes, this fits the bill. We own a clock like this, but in a standard Seth Thomas nickeled case. It's in our guest bathroom, keeps excellent time and brings joy to all who see it... this wonderful Ashcroft clock will do the same for you, so give us a call!

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Chelsea 8.5” Deck Clock - 24hr Dial
Signed “ U.S. Government ”

We haven't often seen a Chelsea deck clock with a dial as clean as this one...

Physical: Chelsea phenolic case measures 10" diameter at the base. The dial is 8.5" in diameter and signed "U.S. Government". We don't have the serial number readily handy to us... sorry. But this is most likely a Viet Nam-era clock... could be Korea, too.

Mechanical: The movement has been serviced and is in good running order with a sweep second hand and a slow/fast adjustment.

Comments: If you're among the crowd of people who have been looking for a clean 24-hr Chelsea for heaven's sake, pick up the phone now and let's get it on its way to you before it's gonzo!

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