The Clinton. A 2.75 diameter dial Chelsea Clock. Chelsea, Massachusetts. 226069.
This clock is meant for a desk and is in excellent, presentable condition. It features the classic ship's wheel design. The yellow brass case feels quite heavy. The clock measures 4.75 inches tall, 4 inches wide, and 4 inches deep. The dial is 2.75 inches across.
The serial number “195464” is die-stamped under the case and on the backplate of the movement. Based on this number, the clock was made in 1929.
The dial bezel on this model does not move. You adjust the hands and wind the clock from the back of the case. The dial is made of brass with a silvered finish, and the black graphics are painted on. The maker’s name appears in the seconds display. The clock has blued steel hands.
The clock has a high-quality eight-day movement. It runs on a spring and uses a balance wheel escapement, so it works well even if the surface is not stable. The clock keeps running while being moved. The movement plates are circular, and the back plate is die-stamped with the company’s information.
This is a very collectible example.
This clock was given as a presentation piece. There are signs of a presentation engraving on the base, but it has been mostly polished away and is now hard to see.
To learn more about Chelsea Clocks and the company, visit Jim Dyson’s website: http://www.chelseaclockmuseum.com
Inventory number 226069.
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.
