Rare Vintage Chelsea Ships Bell Clock Hinged Bezel 5 Stars

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About the Item

STAND INCLUDED A $75.00 VALUE A full 6 inch size ship's bell clock which strikes the hour and half hour in a lacquered brass case. Immaculate, near new condition. Presented is an outstanding example of the finest striking bell clock made. The design, named the CHELSEA, was originally introduced by the maker in 1897. This fine working clock was designed to offer superior quality in a convenient moderate size package with a 6" face and weighing 11 pounds. With 364 precision machined brass parts, many of which are gold plated, and its eleven jewel movement, it personifies Chelsea's reputation for engineering and manufacturing excellence, borne out by its very heavy 11 pound weight and hinged bezel. It has a forged case with hinged bezel and runs perfectly, and strikes the bell's in proper sequence. There is a 5 1/2" silver dial in near perfect condition with acid etched Arabic numerals, and black moon hands. The clock is in "Superior" condition with a few small, muted, circular blemishes on its face. The Chelsea name appears in black upper case letters below the hands arbor with Ships Bell under. A fast-slow dial adjustment is to the left at the 9:30 o'clock position. The former model "CHELSEA" now called the "Ship's Bell" clock is the longest continuous production of any Chelsea model with only improvements to its movement since 1897. This clock was made in the mid 1970's. It is an authentic vintage example with serial number 818202 stamped on it case and movement indicating production almost 43 years ago. A current make Chelsea Ship's Bell clock sells for over $2600.00 today. SPECIFICATIONS: Serial Number 818202 Viewable Diameter of face 5 1/2" Diameter of bezel 7 1/4" Diameter of dial 6" Depth 3 3/4" Weight 11 pounds

Creator:
Chelsea Clock (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Diameter: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
1975-1979
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Considering it age, and years of use it is hard to tell this clock from new except for a few muted circular blemishes on the face just above the numbers. And the heart of the clock works in perfect unison with a quartz watch used for comparison. There is nothing like the resonant ringing of a ship's bell from this design.
Seller Location:
Palm City, FL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU9257771775

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