Chelsea Ship’s Bell Desk Clock

Chelsea Ship’s Bell Desk Clock

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Chelsea Ship’s Bell Desk Clock w/ Barometer. 5 in. silvered dial signed “Chelsea Ship’s Bell” with black incised hour numbers, open moon hands and chime/silent switch; typical 8 day brass spring driven movement signed “Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, USA” and numbered 801157, with lever escapement, has ship’s bell strike on a coiled gong. Barometer has a 3.5 in. dial signed Chelsea w/ open center, black incised numbers measuring barometric pressure in inches, centimeters and millibars. Both are in forged brass ships helm cases with hinged door bezels, long base standing on spherical brass feet and gilt case finish. In running condition, balance is replaced, clock strikes, with some surface tarnishing and wear to the finish. 8 in. high x 14 in. wide x 3 in. deep.