Chelsea Marine Clock. 12.75 inches in diameter. 23125.
This marine clock with brass movement is die-stamped with the Maker's name and serial number 186877 on the backplate of the movement. Based on the serial number, this clock was made in 1924. This example is in good condition and is of excellent quality. Someone has taken the time to make a lovely mahogany mounting board for this clock. You can see it in the photos mounted to the back of the case.
This case of this clock is brass and features a nickel finish that now exhibits a patina that has developed from years of use. The case is quite heavy due to its quality. It measures approximately 10 inches in diameter across the back and is 3 inches deep. The bezel is hinged. It opens from the right allowing one to access the dial. The dial is also nickeled and measures approximately 8 inches across. It is engraved with a time ring that features Arabic numerals. The Maker's name and working location are located at the bottom of this dial below the minute circle. It is clearly marked in capital letters. The movement is of very good quality. It is spring wound and designed to run eight days on a full wind. The escapement features a balance wheel. This means that this clock will continue to run while being moved. As a result, these types of clocks were very popular in a marine environments. The plates of this movement are rectangularly shaped.
For more information regarding Chelsea Clocks and the Company, please read Andy & David Demeter's book, "Chelsea Clock Company: The First Hundred Years."
Currently, this clock with the wood backboard attached has the following dimensions. It is 12.75 inches wide and 4.25 inches deep.
Inventory number 219083.
The Chelsea Clock Company Board of Directors met for the first time on July 28, 1897. The Board consisted of Whipple N. Potter, Jr., President, Charles H. Pearson, Treasurer, Reginald Foster, Clerk and Secretary. Allen L. Shepherd served on the Board with the elected officers. This first group of individuals was not together long. The Chelsea firm persevered and has enjoyed a long run of success as a result of making clocks of superior manufacture. This company made many clocks. Some of which were in the style of the Willard timepiece or banjo clock, the E. Howard Model No., 70 and more famously, marine clocks. This company remains in business today.
