Chelsea Special 8.5-inch dial Ship's Bell Admiral Clock with a matching barometer, known as the "Admiral." This is a rare and exclusive combination, a privilege for any collector. 224143.

This handsome 8.5-inch dial Ship's Bell Admiral Clock set features solid forged brass cases with a matching bronze copper finish. Both the clock and the barometer are mounted atop a matching bronze bases. The bezels are hinged, opening from the right, allowing one to access the dials. The dials are silvered. 

This French-made barometer is of the aneroid type. Chelsea did not make their own barometers. A blued-steel hand acts as the instrument's pointer or indicator. The information on the barometer dial, including the scales, is engraved into the front surface. The barometer design and partial view of the mechanism can be seen through the center of the display dial. A curved glass thermometer is mounted on the lower scale. 

The clock dial features raised Arabic numerals and decorative hands. The option of raised numerals, called a special dial, was provided for an extra charge. The movement is spring-wound and designed to run eight days on a full wind and strike the hour and each half hour on a nautical time sequence. The escapement features a balance wheel. This means that this clock will continue to run even while being moved. This clock was made circa 1969 as indicated by the serial number, 734959, die-stamped into the front plate. 

This model is part of a long line of Admiral clocks produced by Chelsea, beginning with a 4.5-inch model in 1917. This grand 8.5-inch Admiral Clock, with its rich history and legacy, was retired in 1985. 

Inventory number 224143.