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This Great Old Relic Has Been Sold. Thank you! IMPORTANT NAMED LARGE 10 INCH ANTIQUE CHELSEA BATTLESHIP CLOCK EXTREMELY RARE CHELSEA PILOT HOUSE MODEL Presented is a very rare and important, antique, eight day clock with an 8 inch face, that was made for the USS Tennessee (BB-43) by Chelsea, and shipped to the Navy Supply Depot on January 31, 1918 per the maker's records. The Chelsea Pilot House movement is marked with serial number 115275  and very few were made for the Navy. The clock's forged brass case is mounted on a custom heavy black Bakelite backing plate. Bakelite was commonly used for clock cases during WW II to cut down on the use of brass, a material in short supply. The backing plate is engraved on the front bottom in Navy style ettering with U.S.S. Tennessee, BB-43 on two lines. On the reverse bottom of the backing plate near the bottom in larger size type on one line is the engraving, BRIDGE-NAVG. CONT. The abbreviations may signify, Bridge-Navigation and Command & Control.   Engraving on back of mounting plate reads BRIDGE - NAVG. CONT. DESCRIPTION: The USS Tennessee's clock is housed in a heavy forged brass case with desireable side opening bezel and measures 10 inches in diameter. It has a large 8 inch brass 12 hour dial which was recently re silvered after being serviced by a master clock smith. The Arabic numerals and inscriptions are acid etched in black. Below the 12 O'clock position is the winding arbor and below that is etched U.S. NAVY. Next comes the hands arbor that features a Full Moon minute and Full Moon hour hand. The large seconds hand has it's 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 E Pilot House movement, and lever escapement with large seconds dial and serial number date this clock's manufacture to 1917. It weighs a heavy seventeen and one half pounds. It is keeping excellent time when rated against a quartz comparison watch. A Chelsea key is included.   DIMENSIONS CLOCK: 8"  Diameter of Dial     3" Deep 10" Full Diameter        Weight  17 lbs 8 oz  MOUNTING PLATE: 14" diameter  7/8" Thick  Side opening bezel showing details of refinished face.   SHIP'S HISTORY: The Tennessee had a long active and interesting career. She was launched in 1920, twenty one years prior to WW II and served in the Pacific Fleet during the pre-War years. On December 7th, 1941 she was moored against the quay in Battle Ship row with the West Virginia along her outboard. She survived the attach with only minor damage because the West Virgina which was sunk protected her from torpedo attacks.   The USS Tennessee BB-43 after modifications and upgrading, May 1943 After she was freed from the wreckage, she returned to the States arriving at the Puget Sound Navy Yard on December 29th where quick repairs were made, and then it was decided to extend the shipyard work to include major modernization and upgrading, including redesign of her superstructure and the adding of torpedo blisters to her sides plus adding heavier observation aircraft and more advanced communications and weapons. This refit lasted until May 1943 when she returned to the Pacific and joined Task Force 16 in the North Pacific. She then was involved in all the major campaigns in the Theater leading up to the invasion of the Philippines and thereafter. To read about her exciting history and actions in detail see  http://www.historyofwar.org/articles/weapons_USS_Tennessee_BB_43.html  Clock's rectangular Pilot House lever action movement showing serial number 115275 CONDITION: This fine clock is in remarkable condition and the case shows only the normal patina of age. It was polished some time ago and has an old lacquer protective coating which is still in good condition with a nice patina of age. The Pilot House Model E movement is bright and clean and the newly refinished dial is near blemish free. Note there is a 1 1/2 inch hairline scratch between 10 and 11 O'clock which was done at the refinisher's shop. Since it is approximately 98 years old, we recommend it be wound about every four days for best timekeeping.                              Comparative difference in size between a 6 inch and 8 inch clock                                PROVENANCE:  Discovered in Albuquerque, NM as part of an estate in 2010 without provenance. 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 in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Chile, Republic of China, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Estonia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Martinique, Mexico, New Hebrides (Vanuatu), New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Nova Scotia, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, St. Maarten, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USVI, Vanuatu (New Hebrides) and the Eastern Caribbean. 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 U.S. Navy WW II battleship clock with its dramatic size makes a perfect gift or as an addition for your den wall or in a collection. Copyright 2015 by Land And Sea Collection™, All Rights Reserved