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
This Chelsea Automatic Ship's Bell Clock Outfit is a challenging combination to find. It includes a 12-inch ship's bell clock fitted with the automatic mechanism and the auxiliary 8.5-inch brass bell. The additional bell is designed to be mounted… read more
This is the prestigious Chelsea Clock Company's largest Desk Set model, with dials measuring 8.5 inches in diameter. Standing 12 inches tall, 21.5 inches wide, and 4.5 inches deep, this unique clock and barometer combination would be a standout… read more
The 'Negus' in the clock's name refers to the renowned business of Thomas A. and his Brother John D Negus in New York City. The brothers, who founded the business in 1848, became well-known for manufacturing and selling marine chronometers and… read more
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