This Rare Clock Has Been Sold.
Thank youANTIQUE World War I
U.S. NAVY CHELSEA
CLOCK
Ca 1915 - 1919 
Shown With Optional Chelsea Wood
Stand
A rarely seen example of a Chelsea World War
I Navy clock with silver face and Roman numerals with
a date of manufacture between 1915 -
1919.
Presented is an early
Chelsea WW I, U.S. Navy, ships clock in a heavy forged yellow
brass case with screw on bezel. It is shown mounted on an optional
brass Chelsea pedestal stand. Both are in mint condition,
but the stand is not as specified by the Navy. The movement and
case are both numbered Serial
Number 103115.
This very
early clock has a 4 1/2" silvered brass dial with acid etched Roman
numerals and inscriptions in black. Between III and XI, is CHELSEA CLOCK COMPANY * BOSTON, USA and below the center
arbor, "U.S. NAVY.
This clock's face with its Roman numerals
is not widely known in use on a U.S. Navy
clock. Andrew Demeter, celebrated authority and author of
"Chelsea Clock Company, The First Hundred Years," 2001, Chelsea,
Massachusetts, misses it entirely when discussing Navy Deck and Boat
clocks, but includes a similar clock that was sold to the U.S. Life
Saving Service in the same configuration in 1909. See picture of that
clock on the top of page 215 of his book.
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Chelsea WW I Navy clock with screw on brass
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| SPECIFICATIONS:
The clock features large Roman numerals with
full moon style minute and hour hands, seconds bit above
the 12 and early form Fast/Slow adjustment lever at
the II position. The classic 4 1/2 inch dial with 8 day
jeweled movement is housed within the
original forged bronze case that has a screw-on bezel measuring 5 1/4
inches in diameter. The precision, all jeweled movement dates this clock
to Ca 1916.
This is one of the best and rarest U.S. Navy clock
in existence. It will make a perfect gift for someone deserving of only
the best.
CONDITION: This example is
in as original near mint condition as can be imagined, keeping
good time, and with a refinished face. It has been
recently serviced by a retired Chelsea master clock-smith and is keeping
perfect time.
CHELSEA STANDS: The Navy
did not use a stand with this clock, but if used as a prestige gift, we
have an original vintage Chelsea stand available at extra cost which
will add to its looks and
utility.
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Shown on
Optional Chelsea wood
stand
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DIMENSIONS:
4 1/2" Diameter of
Dial 2 1/2" Deep
5 1/4" Full
Diameter
ON STAND: 7 3/4" H x 9
1/4" W 4" D Weight 5 lbs 10
oz
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The back with serial
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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, Estonia, England, France,
Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland,
Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia,
Luxembourg, Malaysia, Martinique, Mexico, New Zealand,
Nigeria, Norway, Nova Scotia, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Puerto
Rico, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore,
Spain, St. Maarten, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey,
United Arab Emirates, USVI and the Eastern
Caribbean.
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 five days,
and that the instrument is returned in its original
condition and packaging, and insured for its full value. Only Ground
shipping charges within the Continental United
States are included in this offer if 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.
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.
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Collection, All Rights
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