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ID: 1793 | Inquire...
Item ID: 1793 - Walter Durfee 8 Bell 5 Gong Grandfather Clock. Ca. 1895. The 8' 4" tall, 24" wide and 14" deep, Pattern 42 oak case has the original finish. The dial has been restored. The movement has been serviced. The clock plays Whittington chimes on 8 cup bells, Westminster chimes on 4 coiled gongs and strikes the hour on a large coiled gong. The clock is in fine condition in every way.
ID: 2421 | Inquire...
Itrem ID: 2421 - Welch, Spring & Co. No. 4 Regulator - 30 Day. This is the finest example that I have seen. The clock is mint original in every way. The walnut case is flawless. The finials are all original and flawless. While I have not seen another Welch regulator with Arabic numerals, this clock shows no signs that the dial has been changed in any way. The 30 day movement iwith nickel plated plates is in fine condition. An amazing clock.
ID: 2459 | Sale Pending
E. Howard & Company Astronomical Regulator. Ca. 1916. E. Howard & Co made Astronomical Regulators for many of the finest astronomical observatories in the USA. The famous Howard #74 Astronomical Regulator, which is shown in Derek Roberts "Precision Pendulum Clocks" was made in the 1870's and 1880's. This clock is a later version. The oak case is 55" tall, 19" wide and 9" deep. The heavy brass dial is silvered, engraved and filled. The weight driven movement has a deadbeat escapement with maintaining power and a 2 vial mercury filled temperature compensating pendulum. The inside of the great wheel of the movement is signed "Fitted up by C. A. Hinckley, Roxbury, Mass, Apr. 24, 1916". The movement is also fitted with the original break circuit mechanism. The movement is wound through the side of the case eliminating the need to open the door and possibly disturb the air and pendulum inside. As expected, the clock is a very fine timekeeper. By oral history and a return address on an envelope of break circuit parts that came with the clock, the clock was owned by the UCLA Department of Astronomy. There is also an old card that states " Set to sidereal time for longitude 7h 56m 29s West" which goes through the Los Angeles, CA. area. The previous owner bought the clock from the stepson of Dr. George O. Abell who was an astronomy professor at UCLA for 17 years and was best known for his observations of clusters and superclusters of galaxies. His ''Abell Catalogue of Clusters of Galaxies'' is a standard reference. The stepson got the clock from his mother, Abell's widow. The clock is in fine original condition.
ID: 2406 | Sale Pending
Item ID:2406 - Chelsea 6" Library Clock. Ships Bell. Matching serial number 104277 dates the clock to 1916. The Library clock is one of the most sought after of the Chelsea shelf clocks. The symmetry of the clock case with the coin-edged bezel and back flange centered on the base which is decorated with fine beading all around makes this one of the most elegant Chelsea shelf clocks. Library clocks in any size are unusual especially with ships bell strike. The case has been polished and lacquered. The dial has been resilvered. The movement has been serviced.
ID: 2377 | Inquire...
Item ID: 2377 – Chelsea 6” Special Gold Dial Library Clock. House strike. The Library clock is one of the most sought after of the Chelsea shelf clocks. The symmetry of the clock case with the coin-edged bezel and back flange centered on the base which is decorated with fine beading all around makes this one of the most elegant Chelsea shelf clocks. Matching serial number 20791 dates the clock to 1906. The Old Brass case and gold dial with applied numerals are in fine original condition. A very fine and rare Chelsea shelf clock.
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Item ID: 2240 - Chelsea 10" Special Dial Yacht Wheel Ships Bell Clock. A superb all original example of an exceedingly rare largre dial Chelsea clock. The serial number 164002 on the movement and the case dates the clock to 1925. The Copper Bronze finished case is 22 1/2" from tip to tip of the wheel. The dimensions on the display stand are 23"tall, 22 1/2" wide and 6" deep. The 10" dial is marked Tiffany & Co, New York. The clock is in superb original condition. Simply magnificent!
ID: 2335 | Inquire...
Item ID: 2335 - Chelsea Clock Co. 10" Ships Bell Chain Clock for Tiffany & Co. Serial number 172729 on the movement and the case dates the clock to 1926. Spectacular original finish on case, dial and chains. Chelsea chain clocks are exceedingly rare. They were shown in the Chelsea 1911 and 1917 catalogs with 12" dials. Other sizes were special order. Examples with original chains are even more difficult to find. This is the only known example with the original chains with their original finish matching the clock case. Unique and very desireable.
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Tiffany & Company Makers Ships Bell Clock for the schooner Gitana. This very unusual ships bell striking clock is in an architecturally designed bracket clock case with dial featuring calendar function, moon age and phases of the moon on a hand painted moving moon dial. The bottom corners of the case have the original brass hardware for securing the clock to it's location in the salon of the yacht. The mahogany case is 17" tall, 12" wide and 8" deep. The time and calendar/moon dials are silvered. The spandrels are gilt cast bronze. The sea serpent hands are finely cut and delicately engraved. The fine quality ships bell striking movement is signed Tiffany & Co. Makers #190. The Tiffany records describe the details of the clock movement and case and note that the clock was made for Mr W. F. Weld, Philadelphia, PA. The record states that the clock was delivered on May 27, 1882. Gitana was a 114' schooner designed and built by the D. J. Lawlor shipyard, Boston, MA for William F. Weld. She was launched in 1882. Weld was a devoted yachtsman and Commodore of the Eastern Yacht Club. He was the grandson of famous Massachusetts shipping magnate, industrialist and philanthropist William F. Weld. The clock is accompanied by a compendium that includes framed photos of Gitana, including a photo showing the clock in the salon of the yacht. A unique ships bell clock with truly fine provenance. CURRENTLY NOT FOR SALE
ID: 2422 | Inquire...
Tiffany & Co. Makers Ships Bell Clock. The movement is signed Tiffany & Co. Makers #81 which dates the clock to 1889. The Tiffany & Co Makers records state that the clock was made for the the Tiffany & Co. Silver Shop and says "Make movement for Yacht Clock to strike ships bells. Sketch No. O 600. The case is repousse decorated and patinated sterling silver. The nautical theme of the case features 3 large finely detailed clam shells, 3 anchors and beautiful, realistic rolling waves with whitecaps. The dial is engraved and silvered. The finely cut and engraved hands are in the form of a serpent. The movement strikes ships bells with fine tone. The clock is a fine work of art. Simply superb in every way. CURRENTLY NOT FOR SALE
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Tiffany & Company Makers Ships Bell Clock for A. Cass Canfield's yacht Sea Fox. Canfield was a yachtsman and amateur naval architect who designed the Sea Fox. The Sea Fox was an iron hulled schooner built by Harlan & Hollingsworth of Wilmington, DE and delivered in May of 1888. She was a very successful racer for many years. By the early 1900's Sea Fox was owned by Anson Phelps Stokes Vice Commodore of the New York Yacht Club and later by Dallas B. Pratt Commodore of the NYYC. The clock movement is stamped 325 which is shown in the Tiffany Makers records and is dated 1882. The Sea Fox had a life long reputation as being "the smartest dressed and most tastefully furnished yacht in commission" to quote a New York Times article form July, 1917. The high style design of this Tiffany & Co. Makers clock with ornate French bezel, heavily beveled glass, enameled cartouche numerals, elegant finely engraved hands and fine cast bronze case certainly added to the finery of her interior decorations. The compendium shown with the clock includes 4 sterling silver trophies won by Sea Fox along a print showing Sea Fox, Grayling and Sachem competing for the Goelet Cup, a photo of the yacht under sail and a perfect original copy of Cruising in the West Indies, by Anson Phelps Stokes. The book chronicles his presentation to the New York Yacht Club on May 15, 1902 proposing a squadron cruise to the West Indies and describes his cruise in the West Indies in fine detail. The book is an entertaining and informative read and the clock is simply spectacular. CURRENTLY NOT FOR SALE
ID: 2402 | Inquire...
Chelsea Clock Company 10" Special Gold Dial Base & Ball with superb original Verde finish. The clock strikes ships bells. Early large dial Chelsea clocks with excellent original finish are exceedingly difflcult to find. This example has a Verde finish in truly mint condition and also has an unusual gold dial with raised numerals and pierced hands. Serial number 20246 on the movement and case bottom dates the clock to 1905. An absolutely gorgeous all original early large dial Chelsea shelf clock. It doesn't get any better than this.
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Item ID: 2359 - Chelsea 10" Marine Clock made for the American Steam Gauge Company, Boston. The silvered dial with engraved Roman numerals has the most elaborate engraving around its center and states: "American Steam Gauge Company Boston". Above the center of the hands is a sweep second dial and to the right a slow/fast adjustment bit. The clock retains its original eight day movement. Serial number: "35880" dates the clock to August 26, 1908. The clock retains its original steam gauge case with an unusual multifaceted hinge bezel. The clock is set into an attractive period mahogany base. This clock is extremely rare and desirable because of the quality of the engraving and its rare and elaborate case style.
ID: 2188A | This clock is sold
Item ID: 2188 - E. Howard 10" Marine Clock for the C & G Cooper Co., Mount Vernon, Ohio. The dial is also engraved American Steam Gauge & Valve Manufacturng Company, Boston, Mass. USA. Below 6 on the dial is ASG serial. number 687171. The clock has been completely restored and is in very fine condition in every way. The clock is mounted on a custom mahogany display stand.
ID: 1874 | Inquire...
Item ID: 1874 - Chelsea 6 1/2" Special Grand Dial Tambour No. 3 - Ships Bell. Serial number 163636 on the movement and the wood insert in the bottom of the case dates the clock to 1924. The case has been polished and lacquered. The dial has been restored. The movement has been overhauled. 21” wide, 10 1/4” tall and 5 1/2” deep. Superb in every way.
ID: 2347 | Inquire...
Item ID: 2347 - James Rodgers 10" Marine Clock. An exceedingly rare large dial marine clock. James Rodgers worked in New York City in the mid 1800's and was most known for his tower clocks which were installed in many churches in New York City. Trinity Church Wall St. was probably his most famous tower clock. He also made marine clocks and regulators. Surprisingly very few of his clocks of any type are known to exist today. This 10" dial marine clock is a fine example of his work. The bezel of the case hinges at 3 as does the dial and attached movement. The finely engraved dial and blued steel moon hands are are typical of Rodgers quality workmanship. The fine quality movement is encased in dust covers. The movement is signed J. Rodgers, New York.
ID: 2334 | Inquire...
Chelsea 12" Marine Clock for Board of Education, New York City. The dial is also engraved American Steam Gauge & Valve Manufg. Company, Boston, Mass, USA. Additionally the dial is engraved Chelsea Clock Movement 7 Jewells. #985345 is stamped on the dial below 6. The oversize, early style, key locking case is case 14 3/4" in diameter and 3 1/4" deep. The movement is stamped Chelsea Clock Co. Serial number 83826 on the movement dates the clock to 1913. The case has been polished and lacquered. he dial has been resilvered. The movement has been overhauled. A very unusual large dial Chelsea marine clock.
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Item ID: 2352 - Harvard Clock Co. 7 3/8" Marine Clock for Ashcroft Mfg Co., Boston and W. & A. Fletcher, New York. Finely engraved dial with decorative flourishes. W. A. Fletcher is highlighted with shaded block letters. The hands are slender and delicate. The key locking case has been polished and lacquered. The 7 jewel movement is signed Harvard Clock Co. and stamped wth serial number 88 on the front and back plates. The clock is listed in the Harvard Clock Co. Register at the Chelsea Clock Museum. Visit chelseaclockmuseum.com for more information on the company.
ID: 2401 | This clock is sold
Chelsea Clock Co. 8 1/2" Carved Base #1. This superbly detailed design was only offered in the 1911 catalog. The carving of the ebonised mahogany base is absolutely gorgeous. The. case has been polished and lacquered. The engraved and silvered dial and pierced serpentine hands have their original finishes. Serial Number 141392 on the movement and case dates the clock to 1920. A very fine example of an exceedingly rare Chelsea shelf clock.
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Item ID: 2382 - Harvard Clock Co. 6 5/8" Marine Clock for Crosby Steam Gage & Valve Co., Boston. Serial numbner 116 on movement. The clock is in fine restored condition. Harvard Clock Co was only in business from 1880 to 1884. The clock is listed in the Chelsea Clock Museum Harvard Register of known Harvard Clock Co. clocks. The movement has been serviced and keeps excellent time.
ID: 2159 | Inquire...
E. Howard 8 1/2" Pedestal Clock for American Steam Gauge Company and W. E. Jerauld. The key locking case is 13" tall and 11" wide. The base is 6 1/4" square. The 8 1/2" dial is exquisitely engraved W. E. Jerauld and Arabic numerals both with stylized florishes. The case has been renickeled. The dial has been resilvered. The E. Howard signed movement has been serviced. The clock is in good running order. According to census data from 1900, 1910, 1920 & 1930, Jerauld was noted as Manager, Assistant Superintendent and Superintednent at American Steam Gauge. He patented a Safety Valve on July 16, 1912 - #1,032,482 as shown below. He was born July 14, 1873 and died October 30, 1931. Superb in every way!
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Item ID: 1821 - Chelsea 4 1/2" Neptune Ships Bell Clock. Serial number 109493 on the movement and wood insert in the bottom of the clock dates the clock to 1917. The dial is engraved S. A. Mac Queen Co., Philadelphia and Chelsea Ships Bell. The dial has been restored. The case has been polished and lacquered. The movement has been serviced. The clock strikes ships bells with fine Chelsea tone.
ID: 2388 | Inquire...
Item ID: 2388 - Harvard Clock Co. 6" Marine Clock for Ashcroft Mfg. Co. and the SS Mascotte. A fine original clock. The case has the original nickel plating in fine condition. The original surface dial is engraved S.S. Mascotte. The nickel damascened movement is signed Harvard Clock Co and is stamped with serial number 298 on front and back plate of movement. The back of the case has 2 dust covered holes to access the escapement. The S.S. Mascotte built by William Cramp & Sons Shipbuilding, Philadelphia and completed in 1885 for the Plant Steamship Line of Tamps, FL. was one of 2 steamships of the Plant Steamship Company that were used for runs from Tamps to Havana for more that 25 years. She was 207 feet in length and displaced 884 tons.
ID: 2305 | Inquire...
Eastman Clock Co. 10" Dial Marine Clock. This clock was made for The Ashcroft Mfg. Co., and "The Shaw Kendall & Co., Toledo, Ohio as shown on the dial. The dial has been resilvered. The key locking case has been polished and lacquered. The fine quality nickel damascened movement is signed Eastman Clock Co. and is stamped with serial number 36. The clock is in fine running condition. An exceedingly rare and desireable marine clock. The clock is listed in the Chelsea Clock Museum Eastman Register of surviving Eastman clocks and movements. Eastman Clock Co. was only in business from 1894 to 1896. Visit chelseaclockmuseum.com for more information about the fine clocks produced by Joseph Eastman and a complete listing of his clocks.
ID: 1965 | Inquire...
An exceedingly rare marine clock. Harvard Clock Company was only in business from about 1880 to1884. Their total production was perhaps as few as 800 clocks. The 9" dial is engraved "Kline Bro. & Co., Philadelphia, PA". The bezel is 10 1/4" in diameter. The back flange is 10 7/8" in diameter. The bezel of the case is hinged. The movement is attached to the dial and hinges with the dial. The 7 jewel movemnet with serial number 241 is unsigned but, by it's details, was certainly made by the Harvard Clock Co. See the Chelsea Clock Museum webpage on Harvard Clock Co. for other examples of unsigned Harvard movements. The case has been polished and lacquered. The dial has been resilvered. The movement has been overhauled. The clock keeps excellent time.
ID: 2156 | Inquire...
Foster Campos Stenciled Front Banjo Clock - A very rare Campos banjo clock. The frame fronts are black with stenciled decoration. #6-85. In beautiful all original condition.
ID: 2105 | Inquire...
German Triple Fusee Bracket Clock with beautifully carved oak case. This clock has a fine quality triple fusee movement chiming on 8 gongs and striking the hour on the 9th gong. The sound of the chiming of this clock is sublimely ethereal as it hangs in the air and slowly decays. Simply superb!
ID: 2242 | Inquire...
Chelsea 10" Special Copper Dial Mahogany & Metal aka Commander. The copper finished dial with gold applied numerals and gold pierced serpentine hands is in absolutely superb original condition. The case has been polished and lacquered. The wood back and base have been cleaned and waxed. The movement has been completely overhauled. The clock keeps excellent time and strikes ships bells with fine tone. The clock is 16 3/4" tall, 18 1/2" wide and 7 1/2" deep.
ID: 1728 | Inquire...
Chelsea 10" Special Dial Wardroom Clock for Tiffany & Co., New York. Serial number 130881 dates the clock to 1919. An exceedingly rare clock in superb restored condition. This is the only Wardroom Clock that I have seen with raised numerals and serpentine hands.
ID: 1869 | Inquire...
Chelsea 6" Special Dial Mariner for Louis Weule Co., San Francisco. Matching serial number 135056 dates the clock to 1919. The case has the original Copper Bronze finish in superb condition. The Special Dial with raised numerals and serpentine hands is in the finest all original condition. The movement has been serviced. The clock keeps excellent time and strikes ships bells with fine tone.
ID: 1985 | Inquire...
E. Howard 8 1/2" Marine Clock for American Steam Gauge Co., Boston and Fraser & Chalmers, Chicago, Ill. The dial is also marked #166384 below 6. The early E. Howard rectangular nickel damascened movement has Geneva stopwork on the mainspring barrel. The clock has been restored and is in very fine condition in every way.