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SETH THOMAS U.S. MARITIME COMMISSION WWII SHIP’S CLOCK   The stand, a $75.00 value, is included!   Presented is a vintage, eight day, Seth Thomas U.S. Maritime Commission clock with a 6" silver face with black etched numerals and independant second hand. It has the number 32069 on its face. It has a 115 A, 7 Jewel movement dating to WWII era . This is the equivalent to Chelsea's similar design, being made to the same WWII military specifications. The mechanism is housed in a Phenolic case with a screw front opening cover. It will lend itself to both a wall mount or desk mount with our fine wood clock base.   Near flawless face CONDITION: This fine clock is in good condition and shows only the normal patina of age. It has a movement which is bright and clean and the dial is near blemish free. The industrial case indicates that this was manufactured for shipboard use, and shows some minor marks of age and use. The clock has been recently cleaned, and the movement is keeping good time. Since it is almost 70 years old, we recommend it be wound about every four days for best timekeeping. The United States Maritime Commission (MARCOM) was an independent executive agency of the U.S. federal government that was created by the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, passed by Congress on June 29, 1936, and replaced the United States Shipping Board which had existed since World War I. It was intended to formulate a merchant shipbuilding program to design and build five hundred modern merchant cargo ships to replace the World War I vintage vessels that comprised the bulk of the United States Merchant Marine, and to administer a subsidy system authorized by the Act to offset the cost differential between building in the U.S. and operating ships under the American flag. It also formed the United States Maritime Service for the training of seagoing ship's officers to man the new fleet. (https://en.wikipedia.org/)   Detailed view of face PROVENANCE: Purchased in the normal course of business. Historical information not available.                        SPECIFICATIONS: Forged bronze case with screw on bezel. The six inch face has a four inch viewable area. The black dial is acid etched and filled in white with Arabic numerals and Arial lettering. The precision made 8 day, No.115 movement has 7 jewels, and a compensated balance wheel and Breguet hairspring and spade style hands which have been repainted. DIMENSIONS: Case max diameter 8“ Dial 6" visible area 5 1/2“                       Depth  2 3/4”  Weight    3 lbs.  2 oz. PRICE: $450.00                                      SHIPPING: $45.00  Left and Right view Detail view of the Back   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. 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 included. In the event of damage due to shipping we will assist you in all respects even to file a claim on 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 This item can be purchased directly on the website using the “Add to Cart” icon. You may also call us with a credit card, which will include additional fees. You can also pay by personal check made out to “Land and Sea Collection”, and mailed to: 2287 Sw Brookwood Lane, Palm City, FL 34990. If by the last method, make sure to contact us via email to verify that the item is still available. Copyright 2020 by Land And Sea Collection™, All Rights Reserved