Chelsea Clock Company of Boston, Massachusetts.
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.
Clocks From This Maker
The Chain Clock model is a very difficult example to find. They were made in the 12-inch dial size and offered three movement variations and three dial types. This example features the Special dial and is a timepiece. The serial number 150957 is… read more
Chelsea's "Library" models, particularly in large diameters, are a rare find. The ads for this specific model in the Chelsea catalogs proudly proclaimed its patented case design on August 21, 1906. What sets it apart is the unique positioning of… read more
The U. S. Lighthouse Service is known to have purchased numerous clocks from the Howard & Davis Clock Company, the E. Howard & Company, the Chelsea Clock Company, and the Seth Thomas Clock Company. These clocks were put into service in… read more
This fine Chelsea Yacht Wheel Ship's Bell Clock mantel clock is one of the larger sizes offered by the Chelsea Clock Company. The case is approximately 25.5 inches high, 19 inches wide, and 8.5 deep. Its impressive size is sure to attract one's… read more
This Mahogany and Metal twelve-inch Red Brass case Chelsea Ships Bell was retailed by Louis Weule Co. San Francisco, CA. This is a truly exceptional piece, distinguished by its impressive Red Brass case and Special Grand dial, making it one of… read more