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"CHART HOUSE" & SHIP'S RADIO ROOM CLOCK ~ PRE WW II MARKINGS
Presented is an outstanding example of a Seth
Thomas chart housed and/or radio room clock made for U.S. Shipping Board which was the predecessor
to the U.S. Maritime Commission. The Shipping Board only had a brief life span operating between January, 1917, and 1933
when it was replaced by the U.S. Maritime Commission. During WW I it revitalized the U.S. merchant fleet. It built some
1,000 cargo ships, commandeered more than 2 million tons of shipping from private yards and owners, and operated the German
ships seized by the U.S. government when it declared war on Germany in 1917. Very few of U.S. Shipping Board memorabilia
have found their way to market which makes this clock a special find. It is running and keeping good time compared to a quartz
time piece. Any change can be adjusted by the "fast slow" lever which is effective.
This clock complies with the International Maritime
Organization's color and silent period regulations adopted after the sinking of the Titanic in 1912 for 2182 MHz which
were not modified until after WW II. Clocks of this type were built to the rigid specifications of the military and tested
for accuracy by the Naval Observatory so there is no difference in quality between the two major manufacturers, Chelsea and
Seth Thomas. It weighs a heavy 4 pounds, 4 ounces.
FROM THE SETH THOMAS CATALOG: "CHART" 1938:
8 day, 7- jeweled fine lever movement having a non-magnetic escapement and compensated balance.........Hour hand makes
one revolution in 12 hours.
SHOWN BELOW is the clock mounted on a Chelsea Admiral's stand which is
available at extra cost.
The clock is in a Mil-Spec forged bronze case with three mounting
holes as was typical of the majority of war time clocks. On its back is a label from the Geo. E. Butler Co. of San
Francisco, showing it was last cleaned in 11/34. A maker's imprint of H789 is also stamped in the bronze. The movement
is engraved with Seth Thomas, Thomaston, CT in old English style type.
The face has black Roman numerals using the 12 hour system on a silver background. The
case has seen service at sea and shows some minor nicks and wear which is evidence of its age and use. The
recently refinished dial is in "Fine" condition, and the silent periods of 3 minute red colored intervals
alternating at 0300 and 0900 on the quarter hours have been repainted. The hands are spade type.
For those seeking more information, here is a link to the history of radio room clocks which
came as an aftermath to the RMS Titanic sinking in 1912.
http://landandseacollection.com/id22.html
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DIMENSIONS:
Diameter of Dial 4"
5 3/4" Diameter at base
Depth 2 1/2"
Weight 4lbs 4oz.
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.
Unfortunately, shipping charges are not included in this offer and are non-refundable unless we are at fault. This does not
affect our policy on shipping damage which is discussed below.
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 required. 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 our charge is the lowest possible.
International buyers welcome, but inquire
first. We have satisfied customers in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada,
Chile, China, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong
Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Martinique, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Nova Scotia, Panama, Poland,
Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United
Arab Emirates, USVI and the Eastern Caribbean.
Buy this
magnificent ship's radio room clock Now! Its age, appearance, perfect face and rarity make it an important
addition to a special collection or a perfect gift.
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Rights Reserved
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