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BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE 10” CHELSEA PILOT HOUSE CLOCK CA 1915 - 1918 ORIGINALLY SOLD BY RIGGS & BROTHER OF PHILADELPHIA PURVEYOR OF FINE NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT TO THE SHIPPING INDUSTRY AND GENERAL PUBLIC Presented is a rare and important, antique, eight day clock with an 8 inch face, manufactured for RIGGS & BROTHER, Philadelphia between 1915 and 1919. On the back of the Chelsea Pilot House clock is the serial number 129352 which would have been the original movement. However, that movement was replaced at some point with a movement serial number 113142 which is of the same period, just a bit earlier. RIGGS & BRO., PHILADA H.C. Riggs, a Philadelphia clock and watchmaker, established Riggs & Brother in 1818. Subsequent family members continued the firm, keeping its name over the years. In addition to retailing jewelry, silverware, clocks, and watches, the business expanded to include repair work and supplying nautical equipment and industrial timepieces. The company's clientele was not restricted to the Philadelphia area. There were quite a number of contacts and contracts with various offices in the United States government, as well as with individuals and governments overseas. From early years, the firm was heavily involved in issuing an annual "Nautical Almanac." Other kinds of nautical paraphernalia were—or soon became—a direct concern of the business, including charts, depth gauges, chronometers, compasses, weather instruments, and telescopes. The business appears to have stopped operations around 1929-1931. From The Winterthur Library The Joseph Downs Collection of Manuscripts and Printed Ephemera   Chelsea Movement Serial Number DESCRIPTION: The clock is housed in the original heavy forged brass case with easy to use side opening bezel and measures 10 inches in diameter. It has a large 8 inch brass 12 hour dial which is in excellent condition, and the clock has been recently serviced and keeping excellent time. The Arabic numerals and inscriptions are acid etched in black. Below the 12 O'clock position is the winding arbor. Next comes the hands arbor that features a Full Moon minute and Full Moon hour hand. The large seconds hand has its own dial and the hand has a Half Moon tail. A Fast/Slow Lever regulator is directly to the top left of the enlarged seconds dial. The precision, 8 Day 11 jewel Model F Pilot House movement, and lever escapement with large seconds dial and serial number date this clock's manufacture to 1918. It weighs a heavy 13 1/2 pounds. It is keeping excellent time when rated against a quartz comparison watch. A Chelsea key is included.   Chelsea Clock Works Top View   Chelsea Clock Works Side View DIMENSIONS CLOCK: Full Diameter: 10" Diameter of Dial: 8" Depth: 3" Weight: 13 1/2 Lbs Side opening bezel showing details of refinished face. This stunning Chelsea Clock with its dramatic size makes a memorable gift or as an addition for your den wall or in a collection. Please check out this link: http://landandseacollection.com/id1231.html, to a custom made Clock Stand that will accommodate this fine clock, allowing for display on a mantel or desk. CONDITION: This fine clock is in remarkable condition and the face shows no age. The case has been polished and the movement is bright and clean and keeping excellent time. For best time keeping, it should be wound about once a week.                              Comparative difference in size between a 6 inch and 8 inch clock                                  PROVENANCE:  Recently purchased in the normal course of business. NO NONSENSE WARRANTY:  We guarantee that this clock will be working on arrival and that our description is entirely accurate or your money back. The only conditions are that an email authorization be obtained within three days, and that the instrument is returned in its original condition and packaging, and insured for its full value. Shipping charges are included in this offer within the continental U.S. if an error is due to our fault. PACKAGING: We take great care in packaging our clocks for shipment which includes bubble wrap, placing in a box, and then placing in a larger box surrounded by impact absorbent material. However, we are not responsible, once it is turned over to the carrier. Full Value insurance is included. In the event of damage due to shipping we will assist you in all respects even to filing a claim in your behalf. Our packaging and shipping are the best available, and is at the lowest possible cost. International buyers welcome, but inquire first. We have satisfied customers worldwide. STANDARD FORMS OF PAYMENT are Bank wire transfer, cashier's check, money order, or personal check in which case the item will be held until cleared. Our prices are quoted net to us so that the use of credit cards or PayPal incur extra charges. Terms on overseas sales are different. This stunning Chelsea Clock with its dramatic size makes a memorable gift or as an addition for your den wall or in a collection. Copyright 2019 by Land And Sea Collection™, All Rights Reserved