DESCRIPTION:
Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., "Base & Ball" or also named the "Commodore", 8 day, time and ship's bell strike, brass mantel clock with 8 1/2" silvered metal dial signed and retailed by E. P. ROBERTS & SONS INC. PITTSBURGH," s#71117 c1911
CONDITION:
ticks and strikes. The cast brass case is in fair condition with wear to the lacquer finish and tarnish. 8.5" "Special" dial has some scratches and minor scuffing. The hands are original. Includes original Chelsea key. We sold an almost identical example also retailed by E.P. Roberts in May of 2011, Lot 710, for $1900 plus 15% buyer's premium. Ht 12 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$1900
PRICE SOLD:
$1400
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