DESCRIPTION:
Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., "Regulator No. 3", wall clock, 8 days, time only, brass weight driven movement converted to astronomical in an oak case with a, painted metal dial
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish with a few nicks and scratches. The converted Chelsea movement now has astronomical features with hour finish with dial at 6 o'clock. The dial is repainted bearing the signature "J.E. Coleman Clockmaker" in Gothic script. This conversion was no doubt done by Jesse E. Coleman was a well-known Nashville clock repairman, researcher and author of the finish with "Its About Time" which appeared in the American Horologist & finish with magazine for many years until his death in 1975.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1300
PRICE SOLD:
$1100
CIRCA: 1895
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