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23290c. Demeter, Andy and David. CHELSEA CLOCK COMPANY: The First Hundred Years. 2003. For over a hundred years the Chelsea Clock Company has manufactured a distinguished line of high quality clocks. Regarded as one of America ’s highest quality products, Chelsea Clocks have been presented to heads of state throughout the world. Photographs taken in the White House throughout this century show Chelsea Clocks in settings of distinction. Collectors have long prized them for their quality, beauty, unique design and historic significance. Now for the first time, the history of the Chelsea Clock Company has been written and it reads like a contemporary enterprise including mysteries, disasters, near failure and a fascinating collection of characters. Historical photographs, vintage advertisements, as well as illustrations and photographs from old catalogues are included. Also, for the first time ever there is a detailed model identification guide to help collectors in identifying seldom seen designs. Andrew and David Demeter have created a remarkable volume complete with lists of serial numbers to aid you in authenticating your piece, and photographs of Chelsea Clock Company’s current staff. In Chelsea Clock Company: The First Hundred Years, the Demeters have finally  provided a valuable and sought after resource for collectors and those who appreciate American craftsmanship at its finest. Only 1000 printed and now in great demand when they can be found! (M). $245 plus postage. Sold. Please inquire for others.

20520f. United States Coast Guard Brass Wall Clock. Original 8-day wall clock manufactured by the Seth Thomas Clock Company for the United States Coast Guard. Black on brass face marked: “ U. S. COAST GUARD No. 1183”. “Made by Seth Thomas in USA ”. Clock case is of solid brass, will polish nicely, with removable brass bezel. Face has not been touched up, hands painted white, otherwise unusually clean and bright, a beautiful piece in excellent condition. Overall diameter 7 ¼” Overall height 2 5/8”. Clock with 8-day movement, running, keeps good time, with winding key. A wonderful example of an early Coast Guard Timepiece. (VG+). $1095 net.

JH-73. (yacht clock) Boston Clock Company Front Wind Model C Yacht, Boat and Auto clock c.1890 made by Chelsea Clock under the Boston Clock brand name. Boston Clock Company, (in business 1884-1894), continued the traditions of the Harvard Clock Company after a name change in 1884. The movement plates are plated in nickel. Face of clock measures 2 5/8” in brass case with brass screw-off bezel. Back of case has brass bracket to attach to a swivel mount, or clock could have been fitted into dashboard. Face and hands are clean and untouched. Clock runs well and includes #3 winding key. (VG+). $1595. 

22473b. Detex Newman Portable Watchclock. Such watch clocks were used by Coastguardsmen in their patrols of ship and shore stations to log in their rounds and assure that all of the route was covered. The Newman model was introduced in 1927, twenty-five years after Mr. Newman's first use of that principal. The "Detex Newman" uses the basic principal of all Newman clocks -- direct embossing from the station key The Newman uses a paper disc  that provides for 24 hours recording and a station key that recorded the mark of the respective station on the disc. This is a very well made eight-day unit that actually runs about 10 to 12 days if in good condition. It has nickel plated brass plates and utilizes an 11-jewel platform escapement. These were made by several suppliers over the years. Clock is in very good condition, leather case and strap intact, glass face intact. Appears complete. Included is wooden box that was used for storage. Also includes 6 key stations with keys, stack of paper discs and set of winding and opening keys. Clock is in running condition. Not marked. (VG+). $165.

2756. Salem Ship’s Bell 8-Day Maritime Clock. Pat. October 25, 1921. Model 115-A. Beautiful salem ship’s bell striking clock. Heavy nickel plated cast brass case with heavy curved glass screw off bezel covers a beautiful dial with slight patina. Dial measures 4 inches track to track, bezel measures 5 1/2 inches, and case with bezel attached is almost 3 inches deep. Clock does run and strike, but starts hard and stops now and then – needs servicing but is priced right for this charming early piece. (VG-). $395.

2843. [Coast Guard barometer] Original U. S. Coast Guard aneroid wall barometer by Taylor Instruments. This exquisite piece appears to have been manufactured for the Coast Guard prior to 1950 and is similar to their Model No. 98 of the period. Barometer measures 5 ¼” in diameter and is 2 ½” deep. Labeled “ U. S. COAST GUARD”. “ Taylor Rochester N.Y. USA ”. Brass bezel had been dented due to a fall some years ago but glass is completely intact. Barometer is clean, has been just been cleaned, repaired and adjusted (copy of receipt included) , is fully operational and is a most rare piece. When polished, this will be a superb display piece. (VG).  $795.

United States Light House Establishment Reproduction Banjo Clock

'THE DAYBEACON' by Jones & Jones Clockmakers

Light House Establishment Reproduction Banjo Clock With Featured Reverse Painted Glasses By Noted Artist Tom Moberg.

Beautiful hand made reproduction clock would grace any wall. Clock includes painted zinc dial, hand made by a professional metalsmith, and measures 38 ¼” inches overall height, 16 inches overall width, and 5 ¼” deep. Beautiful dark mahogany finished case with hand applied satin overlay includes a wood bezel,  31-day key-wind time and strike pendulum movement (hour and half-hour strike), rack and snail striking mechanism and barrel enclosed mainsprings. Beautiful Light House Establishment reverse painted glass tablet is lettered with 23k gold. The reverse painted glasses are crafted by artist Tom Moberg, considered by many to be the finest reverse glass artist in the country. Hand made and hand painted dial on zinc plate is set off by paired spade-style hands. Included are a brass pendulum bob with wood rod, hinged throat door, and wire gong with metal base. The case is enhanced with a new finish of dark mahogany with a hand applied satin lacquer overlay. Winding key is included. #26108. $1,025. (no discounts apply) (Clocks are made on request. Delivery takes about 8-10 weeks)

23290. Demeter, Andy and David. CHELSEA CLOCK COMPANY: The First Hundred Years. 2003. For over a hundred years the Chelsea Clock Company has manufactured a distinguished line of high quality clocks. Regarded as one of America’s highest quality products, Chelsea Clocks have been presented to heads of state throughout the world. Photographs taken in the White House throughout this century show Chelsea Clocks in settings of distinction. Collectors have long prized them for their quality, beauty, unique design and historic significance. Now for the first time, the history of the Chelsea Clock Company has been written and it reads like a contemporary enterprise including mysteries, disasters, near failure and a fascinating collection of characters. Historical photographs, vintage advertisements, as well as illustrations and photographs from old catalogues are included. Also, for the first time ever there is a detailed model identification guide to help collectors in identifying seldom seen designs. Andrew and David Demeter have created a remarkable volume complete with lists of serial numbers to aid you in authenticating your piece, and photographs of Chelsea Clock Company’s current staff. In Chelsea Clock Company: The First Hundred Years, the Demeters have finally provided a valuable and sought after resource for collectors and those who appreciate American craftsmanship at its finest. (M). Available occasionally - please inquire. 

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