Chelsea 12 Inch Special Grand Ship's Bell Clock with Later Commander Base #162925
InformationChelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., "Mahogany and Metal" or "Commander" mantel clock in a bronze case mounted on a mahogany base, 12in Special Grand dial with silvered chapter ring and raised arabic numerals, eight day, time and house strike, spring driven brass movement with eleven jewels and lever escapement, serial #162925 on both movement and rear of dial
Condition: Case is in excellent condition; dial in excellent condition with minor oxidation; mahogany base is a later Chelsea factory model produced to original specifications. Chelsea factory records indicate this clock was shipped on August 16, 1926 to Clock Dealers, Inc. of New York, during the last year in which Chelsea offered both the 12" striking model and their "Special Grand" dial. The Chelsea factory claims this is one of only nine clocks with 12in Special Grand dials that are known to survive, circa 1926, Dimensions: 19.0in x 19in x 6.75in
Provenance: Collection of Peter Nicholas
Collection of Chelsea Clock Company
1926
