Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass. A Type B Model 12E Deck/Engine Room Clock in a black resin case. 223101.

This model was originally marketed for use in an engine room or for use on the deck of a boat. Today, we sell a fair number of these to customers who use them in various home settings. The kitchen and the bathroom are the two most popular mounting locations today. It would be fun to have one mounted in your motorhome.

The Chelsea Clock Co. in Boston, Massachusetts, made this fine clock. It was made for use by the U.S. Government. The phenolic or resin case is black in color. It features a rear mounting flange and a hinged bezel. The bezel is fitted with glass and is secured with a large screw against a rubber gasket. This case is designed to be watertight. The white dial measures nearly 5.5 inches in diameter. The time ring, Maker's name, and "U.S. GOVERNMENT" are pressed into the surface and highlighted with black paint. All of the numerals are displayed in Arabic format. The hour, minute, and sweep seconds hands are finished in black and are easy to read against the white background. The method for making time adjustments is using a micrometer located just inside the 2:30 position.

The movement is of excellent quality. It is the 12E model. It is jeweled and features a balance wheel. This clock was made circa 1965.

For more information regarding Chelsea Clocks and the Company, please read Andy & David Demeter's book, "Chelsea Clock Company: The First Hundred Years."

Inventory number 223101.

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.

  • Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass. A Type B Model 12E Deck/Engine Room Clock in a black resin case. 223101.
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