AUCTION : 1019

Lot#: 609

DESCRIPTION: Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., for Tiffany & Co., N.Y., a large bronze "Wardroom" clock with 12 inch dial, the heavy cast case with integral mounting flange, ogee, ovolo, and cavetto moldings, glazed bezel and mahogany back, 12 inch silvered dial with applied arabic numerals, rectangular, 8 day, brass timepiece movement with lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance, serial #129365
CONDITION: case tarnished, with polish residue and minor verdigris, minor dings and scratches, bezel an incorrect replacement, dial with minor tarnish and discoloration, hands tarnished, movement dirty and very oily, will run briefly, needs service. According to the book "Chelsea Clock Company the First Hundred Years" by Andrew and David Demeter, there were five 12" dial clocks known at the time of publication, two of which are in the collection of the Chelsea museum. This model is rare in any size, and the 12" dial was the largest offered.
ESTIMATE: $4000 - $6000
PRICE SOLD: $3000
CIRCA: 1920
DIMENSIONS: x 18.25in x 5.5in

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