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13.22 SHIP'S BELL CLOCK. Genuine
early 1900's American ship's bell clock made by Seth Thomas of
Thomaston, Connecticut. This especially handsome ship's clock has a
silvered brass dial engraved with bold black Arabic
numerals, blued steel spade hands, minute chapter ring and a seconds
bit showing individual seconds below "12." The dial is signed "SETH
THOMAS" between the two winding arbors and is further marked "Made In
U.S.A." below "6". The Fast/Slow adjust lever is above "12" and the
manual strike lever marked "Strike" is left of "9." The glazed hinged
bezel with reflector ring opens from the left with a tight press fit.
The case is the classic ship's clock type with flared bezel and is
all brass in a lovely bright, polished brass finish. There is a
screen at the bottom of the clock which allows the bell to ring with
maximum volume; and so it does, striking the ship's bell sequence
properly with a loud, clear tone. This clock is a strong runner and
good timekeeper. Although it is considered a 48 hour clock it runs
much longer on a single winding. 7 inches in diameter and 4 inches
deep. Circa 1910. Excellent original condition. One of the best we
have ever encountered, and the first of its type we have seen with an
engraved (not stenciled) dial. Unbelievably nice for a
clock just about 100 years
old!
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13.23 SHIP'S BELL CLOCK.
MASSIVE ship's clock made by the prestigious Chelsea Clock
Company of Boston. This rare ship's bell striking clock is one of
only a handful of these early clocks made by Chelsea. With a serial
number of XXXXXX* it dates close to January 5, 1925. It features a
silvered brass dial with large Arabic numerals, minute chapter ring
and Breguet type "moon" hands. The Fast/Slow adjustment is above the
center arbor. The huge solid brass case is hinged on the right and
opens with a spring-loaded button latch on the left. The back of the
case is impressed "Patented Dec. 31, 1900 Chelsea Clock Co. Boston,
U.S.A." The dial of this spectacular clock measures a full 12 inches
in diameter and the case measures 14 1/2 inches across and 4 inches
deep. It weighs an astounding 30 pounds! Outstanding condition in all
respects. This clock is a good time keeper and it strikes the ship's
bell sequence loudly and properly with an unbelievably deep, rich
tone due to the size of the case! Complete with original
Chlesea-marked winding key.
*For the privacy and security of the ultimate purchaser, the serial number of this clock is being withheld.
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13.21 EARLY SHIP'S BELL CLOCK. Genuine early 1900's American ship's bell clock made by Seth Thomas of Thomaston, Connecticut. This quality ship's clock has a silvered brass dial with bold black Roman numerals, blued steel spade hands, minute chapter ring and a seconds bit showing individual seconds below "XII." The dial is signed "SETH THOMAS" between the two winding arbors and is further marked "Made In U.S.A." below "VI.". The Fast/Slow adjust lever is above the 12 o'clock position and the manual strike lever marked "Strike" is left of "IX." The glazed hinged bezel with reflector ring opens from the left with a tight press fit. The case is the classic ship's clock type with flared bezel and is all brass in its original nickel finish. There is a screen at the bottom of the clock which allows maximum bell sound and it does so, ringing the ship's bell sequence properly with a loud, clear tone. The clock has just been thoroughly overhauled by a professional AWI-certified watchmaker and is in tip top condition. It is considered a 48 hours type. But in our possession since servicing, it has run 4 days on a single winding. 7 inches in diameter and 4 inches deep. Circa 1910. Excellent original condition showing wonderful age and absolutely no abuse. 795
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13.20 SHIP'S WHEEL BAROMETER. Very nice mid-1900's German-made barometer in a handsome ship's wheel presentation. The high grade barometer has a colorful open face porcelain dial which reveals the precision movement within. The dial is signed "Forecaster, Made in Western Germany" at the bottom. It is divided from 27 to 31 inches of mercury in 2/100th increments and is marked with the standard weather indications "Rain, Change, Fair," etc. in fancy script. The blued steel indicator needle is overlaid by the brass set needle connected to a knurled knob running through the beveled glass crystal. The crystal is housed in a polished brass case mounted within the hub of a ship's wheel. This well-made wheel is constructed out of solid walnut with the unusual feature of having 5 spokes instead of the typical 6 or 8! It measures approximately 16 1/2 inches from spoke tip to spoke tip and is 2 inches thick. A substantial hanging bracket is provided on the back of the center spoke. The barometer is in perfect working order. 295
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13.19 SHIP'S BELL CLOCK. The highly
sought after ship's bell clock known as the "outside bell" or "bottom
bell" clock by Seth Thomas. This uniquely handsome ship's bell clock
dates from the 1890's. It has a silvered brass dial with bold black
Roman numerals, blued steel spade hands, minute chapter ring and a
seconds bit showing individual seconds below "XII." The dial is
signed "SETH THOMAS" between the two winding arbors and is further
marked "Manufactured in the United States of America" along the
bottom. The Fast/Slow adjust lever is above the 12 o'clock position
and the manual strike lever marked "Strike" is left of "IX." The
glazed hinged bezel with reflector ring opens from the right with a
tight press fit. The clock case is all brass in its highly polished
nickel finish. This clock is mounted on its original wooden backboard
with brass hanging brackets top and bottom and retains most of its
original paper label. Rarely-found on such clocks, the label reads
(in part), "DAY LEVER === Seth Thomas, Thomaston, Conn. === One and
Eight Day Weight and Spring Mantel Clocks, Fine Chronometer Levers
For Locomotives, Etc. ESTABLISHED 1813." The dial is 5 1/2 inches in
diameter while the clock measures 11 1/4 inches high by 7 inches wide
overall. The all brass movement is in excellent running condition and
strikes the ship's bell sequence properly with a surprisingly loud
clear tone! The original dial is worn with age as is quite typical of
these clocks, but it is still very legible. Complete with winding
key. A rare find in such nice condition.
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13.18 MARCONI ROOM CLOCK. Very scarce
early 1900's American ship's radio room clock made by the prestigious
Chelsea Clock Company of Boston, as engraved "CHELSEA" on the dial.
This clock is Chelsea's rare 11 jewel, high grade 11E movement with
all brass plates. It is a classic ship's clock with heavy solid brass
flanged case and flared screw-on bezel. The dial is boldly marked
with black Arabic numerals "1-12" and subsidiary 24 hour GMT
(Greenwich Mean Time) markings "13-00." Typical of real radio room
clocks, it is equipped with four hands! The blued steel hour and
minute hands denote local time. The third silvered hand indicates
GMT. The large delicate center sweep hand denotes individual seconds.
The chapter ring is divided by single minutes, 1-60, and also
functions as the seconds chapter, with markings of "15, 30, 45, and
60." This clock exhibits the highly sought after features of radio
shack clocks unique to early 20th century ships. There are red
pie-shape sectors at 15-18 and 45-48 minutes past the hour. These
indicate the intervals of time when the radio operator was prohibited
from transmitting so that he could listen for International distress
calls. In like manner, the red rectangular blocks on the periphery of
the dial indicated the proper duration in seconds by which the
operator could pulse an "alarm" signal when his ship was in distress.
With matching case and movement serial numbers of XXXXXX* this clock
can be precisely dated to December 17, 1934. The dial measures 5 3/8
inches in diameter and the entire clock measures 7 1/2 inches
overall. This is a very scarce, early ship's radio room clock in
absolutely superb, original condition! It is hard to
believe that it is 74 years old!
According to David C. and Andrew C. Demeter in "Chelsea Clocks, The First 100 Years," 2001, Demeter, Chelsea, Massachusetts, the short lived 11E Chelsea movement was manufactured in radio room clocks from late 1934 until December 1939, when it was replaced by the Model 12E. Accordingly, this clock was manufactured soon after the old 11E model was first introduced!
*For the privacy and security of the ultimate purchaser, the serial number of this clock is being withheld.
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13.12 SHIPBUILDER CLOCK. Genuine,
first half of the 1900's ship's bell clock made by the prestigious
Chelsea Clock Company of Boston, Massachusetts. This handsome clock
was made for the "Sun Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co. Chester, PA,
USA." as engraved on the silvered brass dial. It has bold Arabic
numerals, a minute chapter and blued steel Breguet-type "moon" hands.
The Fast/Slow adjust is below the "12" and the dial is signed
"Chelsea Ship's Bell" between the winding arbors. The lovely classic
ship's clock case is of solid brass with a flared, screw-on bezel
effectively making the unit watertight. The case is 7 1/2 inches in
diameter and with a of XXXXXX* it dates to June 9, 1943. Outstanding
original cosmetic condition and an excellent time keeper. Complete
with original Chelsea-marked winding key.
The Sun Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Company had was founded by the Sun Oil Company of Pennsylvania in 1917. Sun was one of five major American shipbuilders in continuous operation prior to World War II, building mostly tankers for its oil interests. By the beginning of the World War II Sun Shipbuilding had increased its 8 shipways to 20 to to accommodate new contracts from the U.S. Maritime Commission. By 1943 it had increased the number of shipways in its yards to 28, making it the single largest shipyard in the country. At its peak it employed more than 40,000 people, organized in four adjacent yards, one of which was manned almost exclusively by African-American workers. It built a variety of ships including T-2 tankers, Liberties, Victories, C-2, C-3, C-4 cargo ships and YCF's. After the war, 2 of the yards were sold for industrial development and Sun continued as a merchant shipbuilder in the Central and Northern Yards. It was sold to Pennsylvania Shipbuilding in 1982, but closed in 1989.
* For the privacy and security of the ultimate purchaser, the serial number of this clock is being withheld.
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13.81 "BELL" CLOCK COMPENDIUM.
Amazing second half 19th century French/English striking table clock
with multi-function thermometer and barometer. The body of this
remarkable instrument is cast of heavy statuary bronze in the form of
an extremely ornate Medieval bell with high relief foliate detail.
Around the "mouth" of the bell are cast the Latin words " + DOMINUS +
VOBISAUM + ET + AUM + SPIRITU + TUO," meaning "God Be With You and
Your Spirit." The exquisite boulle-style dial is of repoussé
brass fitted with ornate porcelain insets bearing Roman numeral
hours. The Chapter ring on the dial is impressed with individual
minute graduations marked at 5 minute intervals (5 - 60). The clock
movement is a quality all brass pendulum type with double winding
arbors, striking the hours and halves on a gong. The clock face is
fitted with a beveled convex glass crystal set in an ornate, hinged
brass bezel with press fit that allows easy access for winding and
setting. The thermometer function consists of a curved mercury bulb
making up almost an entire circle! It is marked in degrees Centigrade
and Fahrenheit and is signed "Howell James & Co. To the Queen,
London" and is additionally marked at the bottom "V.R.
BREVETÉ S.G.D.G." with a charming
sunburst monogram, indicating this component is actually of French
manufacture. The beveled glass crystal is fitted with a set needle --
an unusual complication not normally seen on a thermometer. On the
reverse side of the "bell" is the barometer function similarly signed
with the words "Imported By" prefacing the signature of "Howell James
& Co." with the additional inscription "Aneroid Barometer" in
fancy script at the bottom of the dial. The barometer is marked in
inches from 27 to 31 with the standard weather indications "STORMY,
Rain, CHANGE, Fair" etc., and also bears a set needle fitted through
the beveled glass crystal. This exceptional bell clock stands 12
inches tall by 10 inches in diameter, and weighs an impressive 15
pounds! It is a good time keeper, having just been serviced and
strikes its bells properly. Both the barometer and thermometer
functions are working and accurate. Certainly this ranks as one of
the most memorable and unique items we have ever had the pleasure of
offering in our 28 years! Simply INCREDIBLE!
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13.11 U.S. NAVY DECK CLOCK. Authentic World War II vintage bulkhead clock from a Capital U.S. Navy vessel. This black Bakelite cased clock has a perfect blackened brass dial with white enamel Arabic numerals, minute chapter, spade hands, and a subsidiary seconds bit below the "12." It is marked on the dial "Mark I - Deck Clock U.S. Navy (N)17941, 1942" and below the "6" is signed "Made By Seth Thomas In U.S.A." This handsome bulkhead clock is fully complete with its removeable hinged case, bulkhead mounting plate and internal shock absorber. The nickle-plate thumbscrew on the right of the case allows the clock to swing forward revealing the back with sliding dust cover and 4 apertures. They are: Fast/Slow adjustment, Winding, Set, and Stop. This latter feature is unique in that it actually allows the clock to be set to the exact second without stopping the movement -- necessary in coordinating fleet movements, shore bombardment and amphibious assaults. This clock measures 8 1/4 inches wide overall with a 6 inch dial. It is in virtually perfect original condition. The high grade all brass, jeweled movement has just been professionally serviced and it is an excellent time keeper. Complete with winding key. As good as they come! 795
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13.10 GIMBALED STICK BAROMETER.
Mid-19th century British stick barometer, likely made for the Royal
Navy. This handsome all brass precision instrument was known as a
"Kew Marine Barometer" when it first appeared in 1855. It consists of
an iron cistern with a solid brass tube and a glazed top. The
silvered brass register plate is finely hand-engraved from 26 1/4 to
32 1/2 inches in 1/16th inch increments and is serial numbered
"1502." A sliding vernier scale attached to a knurled rack and pinion
knob allows the observer to take a reading with an accuracy of nearly
1/100th inch! The front of the barometer is equipped with a mercury
bulb thermometer calibrated in single degrees from 30-173 and the
side of the thermometer housing is hand-engraved "FAHRENHEIT." The
bottom of the barometer has the heavy cast iron cistern which acts as
the mercury reservoir and a counterweight to keep the barometer
upright and gimbaling properly. This barometer comes complete with
its rarely found brass gimbal bracket which also acts as a shock
absorber when extended. The bracket is hinged and folds upward
allowing the barometer to be hung close to the ship's bulkhead when
not in use. To these ends, the top of the barometer is fitted with a
substantial suspension loop to secure it in place. 39 1/2 inches tall
overall and projects 13 inches from the bulkhead. Outstanding
condition, both functionally and cosmetically. Certainly one of the
nicest of these early-type brass marine barometers currently on the
market.
2495
"Although wooden-cased marine barometers were produced well into the 19th century, the trend was towards metal cases in the period 1850-1860. The idea was to overcome the unfavorable influence of humidity on wood. Consequently, a new type of barometer known as the "Kew Marine Barometer" appeared on the scene in about 1855. It had an iron cistern and was completely enclosed in a brass case which widened out at the top and bottom. The silvered brass plate, protected by bowed glass, was very narrow, had no weather indications and bore only a scale calibrated in inches with a vernier which could be read to one five-hundredth of an inch, mounted on the front instead of beside the tube. A thermometer was naturally included, mounted on the lower half of the barometer. The thermometer bulb was worked into the barometer cover in order to record the temperature of mercury in the barometer as accurately as possible."
"The famous Admiral Robert Fitzroy was not totally happy with the design of the Kew instrument. He stated that the mercury column fitted too snugly into the brass case and was therefore prone to break. The shock of gunfire also caused many tubes to break. Fitzroy introduced an improved instrument in 1860 under the name of "Fitzroy Marine Barometer" or "Gun Marine Barometer" which continued in production up to the turn of the century."
(Bert Bolle, "Barometers," 1978, Argus Books Ltd., Watford, Herts, England. pp. 46-47)
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13.09 CHELSEA "COMMODORE" MANTEL CLOCK.
Classic early 1900's bell clock made by the prestigious "Chelsea
Clock Co. Boston, U.S.A." as marked on the silvered brass dial. This
model, also known as the "Base and Ball," has a 4 1/2 inch dial with
Chelsea's "fancy" raised Arabic numerals, minute chapter, and ornate
pierced hands. The hinged bezel opens for access to winding and
setting with a button latch. The flared cased is of heavy bronze
mounted to its original bronze plinth with ball feet and wooden
sounding board. This clock retains its original factory patinated
statuary bronze finish which remains in excellent condition. 7 1/2
inches wide by 7 1/2 inches tall. The clock strikes the hours 1-12,
and sounds a single strike on the half hour. It has just been
professionally serviced and is an excellent time keeper. With
matching serial numbers of XXXXXX*, this clock dates to July 1925.
Complete with original Chelsea-marked winding key.
* For the privacy and security of the ultimate purchaser, the serial number of this clock is being withheld.
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13.13 GERMAN CHRONOMETER. Very high
quality late 19th century chronometer by the respected German maker
Willem Brocking as engraved on the dial in gothic script "W.
BROCKING, Hamburg, 1333." This fine 2 day marine chronometer has a
silvered brass dial with Roman numerals, large seconds bit at 6
o'clock position, and a 56 hour UP/DOWN indicator (marked "Ab" and
"Auf") at 12 o'clock. It has elegant solid gold spade hands and a
silvered reflector ring with a beveled glass crystal. The beautiful
movement with damascened brass plates has a spring détente
escapement, Palladium hairspring, and an unusual auxiliary
compensation device on its bi-metallic balance. The tub is impressed
with the number "3968." The movement behind the dial is also marked
"J.P. 3968" indicating the "eubache" or frame of this machine was
made by Joseph Prescot of London. The chronometer is housed in its
original fancy rosewood box with decorative brass stringing on the
front and top. The lid is inlaid with a shield like brass plate and
the front is decorated with disc inlays of ivory and mother-of-pearl
in addition to an ornate brass key escutcheon. Folding brass drop
handles are fitted on either side for carrying. This handsome ship's
chronometer is in an excellent state of preservation and runs well.
It is complete with its original ratcheted chronometer winding key. 7
inches square by 7 1/2 inches tall.
Willem Brocking was born in 1834 and worked in Hamburg, Germany until his death in 1897.
According to Tony Mercer in "Chronometer Makers of the World," 1991, Joseph Preston, born in 1829, supplied many of Mercer's movements and made frames and gear trains for several makers including Usher and Cole, Kullberg, Johannsen, and Bliss. "Probably one of the most versatile frame and movement makers of the 19th century."
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13.08 NAUTICAL CLOCK AND BAROMETER
SET. Handsome 3rd quarter of the 19th century English wall clock
and barometer set with a nautical presentation. This high quality set
is housed in a beautifully hand-carved oak case in the form of a
large kedge anchor with the dials encircled by rope-carved borders.
Both dials are finished in white enamel and are protected by beveled
glass crystals. The clock has Roman numerals, Breguet-type moon hands
and a minute chapter. The all brass 8-day jeweled movement is of the
rare, early cylinder escapement type and runs well. The barometer is
open faced showing its high quality movement. The dial is marked from
25 to 31 inches of mercury in 2/100ths increments with the standard
weather indications, "RAIN, CHANGE, FAIR," etc. Both instruments are
accessible from the rear. The clock has a hammered brass press-fit
cover easily removed for winding and the barometer has a wooden cover
secured by unusual slotted washers. The back of the case bears a
wood-branded Victorian "Registration of Designs Office" mark used to
identify pottery, wood and metal objects produced in England during
the period from 1842 through 1883. Using it we can date the
production of this clock/barometer exactly to June 19, 1873! (F, M,
19). The entire presentation measures 21 inches high and 10 inches
wide. Outstanding original condition showing 100+ years of careful
use. 1800
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13.99 INNOVATIVE CHRONOMETER BY FAMOUS
MAKER. Lovely early 19th century marine timekeeper by one of
England's most famous and innovative makers, Morris Tobias. This
finest quality 2-day running machine has a beautiful silvered brass
dial with Roman numerals and is signed in fancy script, "Morris
Tobias. 31 Minories, London. No. 809." It has a large Up/Down
indicator below the 12 o'clock position and a seconds bit, divided to
1/2 seconds, above 6 o'clock. The dial is encircled by a chapter ring
indicating single minutes and marked from "5-60" in 5 minute
increments. The delicate solid gold hands are things of beauty. They
are of the finest execution we have ever seen! The all brass
jeweled movement is equally beautiful. It features a spring
détente escapement with chain fusee drive. The large
compensated balance has early form pie-shaped weights with a blued
steel helical hairspring and diamond end stone. The back plate is
engraved in fancy script "Morris Tobias. 31 Minories, London No,,
809." The number "809" is stamped in the bowl. Both of these numbers
match the dial. The bowl is slung in gimbals and mounted into a
lovely 3-tier brass-bound rosewood box. All brasses bear their
original lacquered finishes (worn) which have acquired a deep golden
patina. Outstanding condition in all respects. This chronometer has
just been serviced by an American Watchmaker's Institute (AWI)
certified professional and has a rate of less than -1/2 second per
day. Complete with original ratcheted brass winding key and box lock
key. With a serial number of "809" this instrument dates circa 1825.
Certainly one of the finest marine chronometers we have ever offered
for sale! 5500
Tony Mercer in "Chronometer Makers of the World," 1991, N.A.G. Press, lists Morris Tobias as working from 1794-1840, at the 31 Minories address from 1816. He operated under the name of Tobias & Co., Liverpool and London from 1808-1825. In 1812 he received English patent number 3584 for a "Binnacle Timekeeper" to show the time on board ship and ships' bells. He also made lever watches and some barometers. Mercer dates Tobias number 289 to 1820 and 2453 to 1840, noting that numbers were consecutive up to 2000. Extrapolation indicates this machine dates circa 1825.
Mercer's dating of Tobias number 2453 to 1840 is taken from an "Exhibition of Marine Chronometers by Asprey, London" in May 1979. Exhibit number 32 is described as: "Morris Tobias No., 2453 An eight-day marine chronometer, the dial signed, "Morris Tobias, 31 minories, London, No. 2453", and with "up and down" wind indicator. The movement with Earnshaw type spring détente escapement compensated balance with segmental Earnshaw weights and steel helical balance spring. Gimballed in a mahogany box. Date: Circa 1840."
This special chronometer by the great innovator Morris Tobias, exhibits a number of "cutting edge" features for its time. As mentioned, the gold hands are exquisite, but more uniquely, both the Up/Down and seconds hands are gold as well! The Up/Down is unusually large and indicates up to 56 hours. Most chronometers of this vintage either have no Up/Down at all or run for a maximum of 48 or 54 hours. The original 3-tier brass-bound box is ahead of its time as well. Most early chronometers were in small plain boxes with no lid stops and no brass corners.
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13.98 TAMBOUR SHIP'S BELL CLOCK.
Extremely impressive solid bronze ship's bell mantel clock made
by the Chelsea Clock Company, Boston, Massachusetts. This
exceptionally fine quality clock is housed in a massive sculptural
bronze case with decorative scrollwork, shaped plinth and ball feet.
It stands 10 1/2 inches tall, measures 21 1/2 inches wide and weighs
an incredible 28 pounds! The 6 inch silvered brass dial is of convex
form with raised fancy Arabic numerals and ornate pierced hands. It
is protected by a convex glass crystal set into a hinged bezel with
snap fit for easy winding and setting access. The back of the clock
is fitted with a second hinged door of pierced bronze lined with
cloth to protect the movement from dust while allowing the strike to
be heard. The early form all brass movement is marked "CHELSEA CLOCK
CO., BOSTON, U.S.A" and bears a June 5, 1900 patent date. With a
serial number of "XXXXXX"* this clock dates within a day or two of
June 28th, 1925. The bottom of the clock is complete with it original
wooden sounding board with matching serial number. Such a sounding
board assured the highest quality, longest lasting resonance for
which Chelsea's were famous. The board also bears the original trade
label of the famous ship's chandlery firm "Geo. E. Butler Co.,
Chronometer Makers, San Francisco, Cal." This clock is in superb
original condition with lovely original patinated bronze finish. It
is an excellent timekeeper, having just been professionally serviced.
It strikes the ship's bell sequence properly with a tone unrivaled
amongst clocks! Complete with original Chelsea-marked winding key. A
truly fabulous ship's bell clock that would grace the living room or
den of the most discriminating home.
According to author Andy Demeter, "Chelsea Clocks, The First Hundred Years," 2001, Demeter Publications, Chelsea, Massachusetts, Chelsea's Tambour style clock was first offered in 1911. This variety is identified as "Tambour #3."
* For the privacy and security of the ultimate purchaser, the serial number of this clock is being withheld.
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13.95 IDENTIFIED SHIP'S CLOCK. Very early 1900's ship's pilot house clock with a lovely silvered brass dial marked at the bottom "Made By Seth Thomas in U.S.A." It features bold black Arabic numerals a minute chapter, large seconds bit at the 6 o'clock position and blued steel spade hands. With its winding arbor at the 12 o'clock position, the dial of this clock is uncharacteristically "reversed." The large "square plate" movement is a thing of beauty! It features gold washed components with a decorated jeweled platform and is signed in fancy lettering "Seth Thomas, Thomaston, Conn" on the backplate. This type of movement dates circa 1910. It is housed in its original heavy solid brass, screw bezel case in a lovely high polish measuring 7 1/4 inches in diameter. What is remarkable about this clock is that the back is identified in red paint with the ship's name "AFOGNAK PILOT" below which is the inscription in black, "HOUSE". This clock is an excellent time keeper and is ready to be hung for many years of faithful service. Complete with period winding key. 795
The traditional Alutiiq (Russian-Aleut) village of Afognak is located on Afognak Bay on the southwest coast of Afognak Island, north of Kodiak Island in the Alaskan Aleutian chain. With the purchase of the Alaskan Territories from Russia in 1867, the United States took over control of the ports up and down Alaska's Pacific Coast. By the turn-of-the-century, about the date of this clock, the infrastructure for Alaskan maritime trade, virtually inaccessible over land, was well established.
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13.94 EARLY AMERICAN CHRONOMETER.
Middle of the 19th century 2 day American marine
chronometer with the silvered brass dial signed in flourishing
engraved script "Charles R. Eggert, New York No. 360." This
distinctive ship's timekeeper has some very unusual features. The
magnificent dial has a sunken subsidiary seconds bit AND
Up/Down indicator... The first time we have encountered such a rare
configuration! It has solid gold spade hands, bold Roman numerals and
a minute chapter marked 5 through 60 in 5 minute increments around
the periphery. The small seconds bit, about the size of a 25 cent
piece, is nevertheless divided down to half second increments! The
Up/Down indicator is an unusual 48 hours rather than a more typical
56 hour type. The movement is unusually small. It is fitted with an
interior brass dust canister with leaf spring shock absorber in the
bottom of the tub. The canister is removed with a bayonet twist
revealing the diminutive spring détente movement with diamond
end stone, blued steel helical hairspring and chain drive fusee. The
top plate of the movement is engraved in fancy script, "Charles R.
Eggert" The heavy brass bowl (tub) is slung in gimbals, both
unpolished and showing good age. These are housed in the original
very rich African mahogany box with silver plated hardware -- again a
very unusual feature. The front of the box bears the ivory maker's
nameplate engraved "360." Above the number is the silver plate
engraved "LEONARD H. WELLS," and on the lid is the escutcheon
engraved "CITY TIME." The box measures a mere 6 inches square by 6
1/2 inches tall and the dial is 3 1/2 inches in diameter. This lovely
example of a pre-Civil War American marine chronometer is in an
outstanding state of original preservation. Complete with period
brass winding key.
Marvin Whitney, in "The Ship's Chronometer," 1985, American Watchmakers Institute Press, goes to great lengths to relate the importance of the Eggert name in early American chronometer development... "Dominic Eggert was born in Strasbourg, Germany in 1785, and left Strasbourg for Bristol, England to learn the art of chronometer making. At the age of 33, after completing his apprenticeship and working for several makers, he traveled to New York City where he went to work for B & S Demilt, New York's first and largest importer of chronometers. In 1839 Dominic took over the business which was located at 233 Pearl Street. He remained there until about 1848 when he turned the business over to his son, Charles. Upon taking over the business, Charles moved the firm to 239 Pearl Street and it became known as D. Eggert and Son." "Dominic was the first in New York City to make a complete chronometer from the plates up. Shortly after taking over the Demilt business, he submitted his first chronometer, number 106, for trial (to the Naval Observatory). On April 1, 1842, he submitted his second, number 108. Eggert's numbering system evidently began in the 100 series since none of the Observatory records show any instrument with a lower serial number. Available records seem to indicate that Eggert actually made very few complete instruments and that the vast majority of the nearly 250 chronometer the firm is said to have produced were made by Parkinson & Frodsham." "Eggert's Number 106 was the first chronometer purchased by the (U.S.) Navy." "Parkinson and Frodsham chronometers are easily identified. Although they are of the 2-day type, they are much smaller in size than the standard 2-day or 56 hour chronometer. Another characteristic of all Parkinson and Frodsham chronometers is that they have a brass canister-type dust cover which fits over the movement, and to which is attached a four prong shock absorbing spring. Eggert and Son movements have these identical characteristics." The chronometer making partnership of Parkinson & Frodsham was established in 1801. According to Tony Mercer, in "Chronometer Makers of The World," 1991, "After 1834 there is no reference to the company but it's recorded that Henry Frodsham of Liverpool were chronometer and nautical instrument makers." William Parkinson died in 1842 and William James Frodsham died in 1850. A succession of Frodsham family members carried on the firm name until 1947! However, it appears that the production of chronometers actually made by Parkinson and Frodsham ceased around 1850 -- a fact in keeping with the date of 1848 when Charles Eggert took over from his father. This explains why less than 250 chronometers signed "Eggert" are known. In all likelihood this chronometer is one of the very last if not THE LAST to bear the Eggert name, since it is signed "Charles Eggert" and not D. Eggert & Son.
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13.93 FRENCH INDUSTRIAL CLOCK. The
most marvelous, most complicated AND most expensive clock set
we have offered in our 31 years in the antiques business! This
compendium consists of a clock, barometer and thermometer housed in a
gilded, silvered heavy brass and bronze case mounted atop a marble
plinth set on gilt brass feet. The early 8-day clock has a jeweled
movement with scarce "cylinder escapement" which runs ornate blued
steel hands on a silvered dial marked in Roman numerals with a minute
chapter. The matching barometer is marked "ANEROID BAROMETER" and is
calibrated in inches of Hg from 27 to 31 in 5/100th increments, with
the standard weather indications, "STORMY, RAIN, CHANGE, FAIR," etc.
It is complete with brass set hand and a delicate "star" set knob. A
third instrument, the Hg bulb thermometer, is marked "FAHRENHEIT" and
"REAUMUR" (sic) on its silvered scale calibrated from 0 to 120
degrees F. and -15 to 40 degrees R., respectively. All three
instruments are set into an incredible presentation in the form of an
early mechanical steam engine with elaborate frame, rocking beam,
flywheel, flyweight governor, steam chest, pumps and more. The whole
complex train actually moves with a fascinating synchronous motion
driven by an extremely powerful all brass spring clockwork movement
housed within! Winding is effected using a huge number 14 key on the
large arbor to the right. The mechanism runs for about 30 minutes on
one winding. The clock is wound through the front via the hinged
bezel. Overall condition is absolutely outstanding, virtually
perfect in every sense. Both the clock and barometer
movements have been thoroughly overhauled by a professional and are
in tip top operational condition. Cosmetically the entire apparatus
is in near perfect, fully restored condition! It measures 11 3/4
inches wide, 5 3/4 inches deep and stands 13 inches tall, weighing an
impressive 25 pounds! Certainly one of the rarest fine clocks ever to
be offered on the internet! Circa 1870. Complete with both winding
keys.
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13.91 RARE GERMAN CHRONOMETER. Fine
mid-19th century precision timekeeper by the rarely found German
maker, "Krille, Altona, No 1673" as beautifully engraved on the
silvered brass dial. This exquisite 2 day marine chronometer features
bold Roman numerals, minute chapter, blued steel spade hands, 56 hour
up/down indicator marked "AB/AUF" below the 12 o'clock position and a
seconds bit above 6 o'clock. The lovely jeweled all brass movement
features a large balance with helical steel hairspring and diamond
end stone. The movement is of fusee type with spring détente
escapement. Of note is the very unusual and particularly handsome
cross-hatched decoration on the brass plates. The entire assembly is
housed in its original brass bowl (tub) slung in gimbals within its
fully brass-bound rich mahogany, 3-tier box with shield-like inlaid
escutcheon in the top. This chronometer is complete with its original
uniquely German ratcheted winding key. The box measures 7 1/8 by 7
1/8 inches by 7 1/2 inches high. Absolutely
magnificent, beautifully preserved condition in all
respects. An excellent time keeper. Truly a rarity!
Tony Mercer, not given to compliments, nevertheless describes Krille as "A chronometer maker of repute" in his reference work "Chronometer Makers of the World." Krille worked in Altona, Germany, circa 1850. He was the master of two other notable chronometer makers, Grossman and Janson (of Hamburg) who were his apprentices. Mercer lists Krille's chronometer number 1399 as circa 1853. Accordingly, this chronometer numbering somewhat higher, conservatively dates to the late 1850's.
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13.88 AMERICAN CHRONOMETER. Lovely
very early 1900's 2 day marine chronometer with the silvered brass
dial signed in fancy engraved script "Thos. G. Medinger New York No.
1001." This fine ship's timekeeper has the traditional 12 hour dial
with Roman numerals, minute chapter, 56 hour UP/DOWN, solid gold
hands and seconds bit at the 6 o'clock position. The chronometer
movement is in its heavy brass bowl (tub) slung in gimbals, both in
their original lacquered finish showing age. These are housed in the
original fully brass-bound African mahogany box with recessed drop
handles, brass corners, box lock and key, and the ivory maker's
nameplate engraved "THOS. G. MEDINGER. 1001 NEW YORK" on the front.
Inside the box are three trade labels documenting this chronometer's
servicing during the last century. The first is that of "Eugene F.
Medinger, CHRONOMETERS, 115 Broad Street, New York," then "John Bliss
& Co., Nautical Instruments, New York," and "Baker Lyman,
Nautical Instruments, Metairle, LA." Two important aspects of this
chronometer make it particularly unusual and desirable. The
magnificent damascened all brass, jeweled movement with diamond end
stone is the work of the Victor Kullberg workshop and is serial
numbered on the back plate "8478" with matching number inside the
tub. It has a spring détente escapement and "signature"
reverse fusee for which Kullberg was famous. It also has a very
complex middle temperature auxiliary compensation feature on its
large balance. The helical hairspring is made of the state-of-the-art
material (for its time) Palladium alloy. The second point of interest
is the fact that this chronometer is numbered "1001." More likely it
is actually Medinger's number 1! (see below). This
lovely example of a very early 20th century American marine
chronometer is in an outstanding state of original preservation and
measures 7 1/4 inches square by 8 inches high. Complete with original
ratcheted brass winding key.
The Medinger family were nautical instrument dealers in New York from the second half of the 19th century. Tony Mercer in "Chronometer Makers of the World," 1991, N.A.G. Press, Colchester, Essex, England, lists Thomas Medinger as a nautical instrument maker in New York, indicating that he purchased Kullberg chronometers. The very first serial number Mercer lists for Medinger is Kullberg's number 8478. This is THE chronometer! Again, substantial proof that this was indeed Medinger's FIRST chronometer! It dates 1911.
Chronometer maker Victor Kullberg needs no introduction to those familiar with the history of chronometers. Britten ("Clock Makers of the World") describes him thusly: "One of the most brilliant and successful horologists of the 19th century." Mercer goes on to laud him, "His workmanship was without doubt of the highest quality. He was a chronometer maker for the Admiralty, the Indian, Portuguese and Italian governments, as well as for Sweden and Norway. Medals gained at Besançon, Greenwich, Sydney, Paris, Le Havre, Philadelphia, Vienna and London. He received 9 gold medals, the Cross of Legion of Honour in 1889 and the Grand Prix in Paris in 1900. He also supplied many retailers and nautical opticians with complete movements."
The serial number "1001" almost certainly equates to "number 1" simply because no chronometer maker or retailer would consider marketing a chronometer as being their first. No self-respecting tradition bound sea captain would ever accept a chronometer he considered to be unproven by precedent!
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13.83 SHIP'S STICK BAROMETER. Rare
early 19th century gimbaled ship's barometer with the arched ivory
pediment signed "MOON SENr LIMEHOUSE" in fancy double lettering. This
fine second quarter of the 1800's English marine barometer has two
ivory scales protected under thick beveled glass. One scale is
engraved from 27 to 31 inches in 1/10th inch increments. The other is
engraved "FAIR, CHANGE, RAIN, STORMY." The ivory vernier is operated
by rack and pinion attached to a small ivory knob below, allowing for
a barometric reading to an accuracy of 1/100th inch. This barometer
retains its original mercury thermometer with ivory scale calibrated
in degrees Fahrenheit from 20 - 120 in 2 degree increments and is
marked at the appropriate points "Freezing, Temperate, Sumr Heat,
Blood Heat, Fever Heat." This is a functional instrument containing
its original heavy glass mercury tube with boxwood cistern housed
within an especially nice heavy brass cistern cover. The barometer is
mounted to an older very high quality, all brass gimbal bracket which
allows it to swing freely as mounted on the bulkhead. The back of the
bracket bears the label of "Christie's Warehouse, Myrtle Hill,
Ramsey, Isle of Mann." This all rosewood barometer measures 36 1/2
inches high, exclusive of the pivoting support ring attached to the
top. As mounted the barometer extends approximately 11 inches from
the bulkhead (wall). Outstanding condition in all respects.
William Moon Senior worked as an optician and instrument maker at the Minories and West India Dock Road, Limehouse, London from 1820 to 1851. (Edwin Banfield, "Barometer Makers & Retailers 1660-1900.") According to Gloria Clifton in "Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1850" he made his apprenticeship at the famous Dollond workshop.
Shipped without mercury. Arrangements will be made for satisfactory loading of the barometer once it has reached its destination.
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13.82 CHELSEA DESK SET. Delightfully diminutive ship's clock and barometer desk set made by the Chelsea Clock Company of Boston. This finest quality set is constructed of solid rose bronze and brass. With its distinctive "ship's wheel" motif this set was designated by Chelsea as their "Fulton" model. It consists of a high grade jeweled 8 day clock with seconds bit and a matching open face aneroid barometer with curved Fahrenheit thermometer. The dial of the clock is marked "CHELSEA" within the seconds bit above the 6 o'clock position. Winding and setting are accomplished by built-in keys on the back. The dial of the barometer is marked "HOLOSTERIC BAROMETER." Both dials measures 3 inches across. The entire presentation, as mounted to its solid bronze plinth with ball feet, measures 9 inches wide and 6 inches tall. This set is in absolutely pristine, highly polished condition. The movement has just been completely overhauled by an AWI certified watchmaker and is in outstanding running condition. With a serial number of XXXXXX* this set dates to October 1940 and is in as fine a condition as it was made 65 years ago! 1595
* For the privacy and security of the ultimate purchaser, the serial number of this clock is being withheld.
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13.77 SHIP'S CLOCK. Early 1900's ship's pilothouse clock, probably of German origin. This high quality clock has a fired porcelain dial with Arabic numerals, spade hands and a large subsidiary seconds bit below the 12 o'clock position. It has a heavy solid brass case, a hinged brass bezel with a polished glass crystal and an all brass movement with lever escapement. The movement has just been professionally serviced and it is an excellent timekeeper. A very unusual feature of this clock is that it is equipped with a "stop seconds" lever at the 2 o'clock position allowing the clock to be set to the precise second. Such a complication permits the clock to function as a "hack" for taking time measurements required in navigation. In addition, such a function is required during joint operations (such as convoy steaming) when coordinated movements between ships are necessary. The solid brass case measures just over 9 inches in diameter. A rare, early, and very unusual ship's clock in great original condition. 995
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13.75 CLOCK and BAROMETER SET. Genuine 19th century ship's clock and barometer set consisting of a handsome 9 inch diameter clock together with a 9 1/2 inch diameter barometer/thermometer -- both in beautifully carved "rope" border wooden cases. The quality clock has a white enameled zinc dial, bold Roman numerals, steel spade hands, large inset seconds bit and two winding arbors. The hinged brass bezel opens and closes with a press fit affording easy access for winding and setting. The all brass 8-day movement is stamped "Ansonia Clock Co., U.S.A." and keeps good time, having just been professionally serviced. The back of the clock case bears the remnants of the old Ansonia label. The equally handsome barometer has an ornate white dial calibrated in inches from 27.8 to 31.2 in 2/100th increments and bears the standard weather indications "STORMY, RAIN, FAIR,' etc. Below is a curved mercury thermometer calibrated in both Fahrenheit and Centigrade. The barometer bears a large black indicator needle overlain by a brass "set" needle attached to a knurled brass knob. The dial is protected by its original thick beveled glass crystal set in a brass bezel. Both the barometer and thermometer functions are working properly. Telling of this set's use aboard ship, both the clock and barometer have their original brass hanging brackets at the 12 and 6 o'clock positions to firmly secure them to the bulkhead. In addition, the barometer has wind indications marked on its dial, as expected of an instrument used at sea. This is a very elegant 19th century set that likely graced a Captain's cabin or officers' quarters. 1495
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13.57 EARLY TRANSITIONAL MARINE
CHRONOMETER. Rare, very early 1900's ship's marine chronometer
with the silvered brass dial signed "JOSEPH WHITE & SON" Coventry
& London, MAKERS TO THE ADMIRALTY" and further engraved "D.
Norris, Unico Agente para Brazil." Within the seconds bit is a
beautifully engraved fouled anchor encircled by a "belt loop" and the
serial number "38591." This fine two-day navigational timekeeper has
bold Roman numerals, minute-divided chapter, 56 hour Up/Down, and
lovely solid gold hands. It is housed in its heavy solid brass
tub with spring-loaded winding arbor dust cover on the bottom and is
slung in gimbals with gimbal lock. Within, the precision crafted
movement is a thing of beauty. It features a state-of-the-art (for
its time) Palladium hairspring with diamond end cap, spring
détente escapement and chain fusee drive. In addition, the
compensated bi-metallic balance has a very unusual slotted timing
weight configuration. The solid brass plates with decoratively turned
support pillars are fully damascened with the back plate marked
"8183" matching the serial number on the inside of the tub. The top
plate is additionally engraved "38591" matching the serial number on
the dial. The original fully brass-bound mahogany chronometer box is
unique. It is made in a 2-tier configuration rather than the
traditional 3. The upper portion of the box is glazed so that the
chronometer can be viewed at all times without the necessity of
opening an upper lid. Yet, like the lid of most chronometers, the top
is fitted with traditional "whale tail" brass corners! This is the
first time we have encountered such a configuration, and as such it
represents a very rare transitional example of chronometer box
construction. The other characteristics of the box are in keeping
with the finest traditional craftsmanship, including a blank ivorene
nameplate, inlaid brass "shield" box lock escutcheon, and recessed
brass folding handles on both sides. The box measures 7 1/4 inches
cubed. This chronometer is in fine original condition in all respects
and is an excellent time keeper. Complete with original ratcheted
chronometer winding key.
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13.55 SHIP'S BELL CLOCK & CANDLESTICK SET. Unusual
early 1900's Chelsea ship's bell mantel clock with the added
desirability of original matching candlesticks! This fine quality set
is made of heavy, solid bronze and is in its original deep
greenish-black factory finish with bronze highlights. The silvered
brass dial is of convex form with Arabic numerals, blued steel spade
hands and is signed "Chelsea Clock Co. Boston, U.S.A. Ship's Bell."
It is protected by a convex glass crystal set in a press-fit hinged
bezel for easy winding and setting access. The back of the case is
equipped with a second hinged door of pierced brass which allows
access to the movement and the strike to be heard while affording
protection from dust. The case is of heavy solid bronze mounted on
four ball feet and measures 10 1/2 inches wide by 7 3/4 inches high.
The bottom is fitted with the original wooden "sounding board" which
effectively amplifies the lovely tone of the strike. It is marked
with the matching serial number on the movement, XXXXXX*, dating this
clock to right after New Year's Day 1925! The gilded brass movement
also bears Chelsea's patent numbers dating 1900. The matching
candlesticks are also of heavy bronze with wooden bottoms!
They each measure 10 inches high by 4 1/4 inches square on the bases.
This clock is a perfect timekeeper and strikes the ship's bell
sequence with a loud, sonorous tone. Complete with original
Chelsea-marked winding key. A real Chelsea rarity!
Very few of these "Tambour" model clocks with matching candlesticks were produced by Chelsea, and at that, only very early in the company's manufactory. In fact, no example of this model is shown in Demeter's comprehensive book, "Chelsea Clock Company, The First Hundred Years."
* For the privacy and security of the ultimate purchaser, the serial number of this clock is being withheld.
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13.50 EARLY CHELSEA ENGINEROOM CLOCK.
Very old ship's engineroom "gauge clock" with the large silvered
brass dial ornately signed "CROSBY Steam Gauge & Valve Co.,
Boston, U.S.A. in fancy letters. This impressive bulkhead clock has a
high grade jeweled movement made by the prestigious Chelsea Clock
Company of Boston. As was the practice in the early days of that
company, a number of gauge manufacturing firms such as Ashcroft,
Crosby, American, and Star made their own cases and dials to be
fitted with Chelsea movements. This clock is an example of such
inter-company cooperation. The impressive dial has large Arabic
numerals with minute chapter, subsidiary seconds bit, early form
Fast/Slow lever adjustment feature and unusual "diamond" blued steel
hands. It is in its original solid bronze Crosby case with hinged
button latching bezel measuring 10 1/2 inches in diameter. The
precision all brass gilt movement with early style decorated platform
is signed "Chelsea Clock Co. Boston U.S.A." and is serial numbered
XXXXX* dating it to 1907 -- only 10
years into Chelsea's manufactory! This fine clock is totally original
and in unrestored condition. A fine timekeeper. Complete with
original Chelsea-marked winding key. One of the earliest Chelsea
clocks we have ever had the pleasure of offering. 
* For the privacy and security of the ultimate purchaser, the serial number of this clock is being withheld.
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13.26 DECK WATCH. Scarce and
particularly desirable gimbaled deck watch by the prestigious Swiss
firm of Longines. This high grade stem wind/stem set chronometer
watch has a 17 jewel movement with bi-metalic balance and lever
escapement. The silvered matte dial has large Arabic numerals, blued
steel spade hands, 30 hour UP/DOWN indicator and individually marked
seconds bit at the 6 o'clock position. The dial is signed "LONGINES
CHRONO METER." The lovely damascened nickeled brass movement is
marked "Adjusted to 3 Positions Seventeen 17 Jewels 6611321 Longines
Watch Co." on the top plate of the movement which is made entirely
visible through a beveled glass dust cover on the bottom of the tub.
The dial is fitted with a knurled brass bezel ring with beveled
glass. The entire assembly is mounted in brass gimbals with gimbal
lock and housed in its original 2-tier mahogany box with brass
fittings and box lock. The dial of this chronometer watch measures 3
inches in diameter and the box measures 6 inches square by 4 inches
high. Absolutely outstanding, virtually mint condition
throughout!
Marvin Whitney in "Military Timepieces," 1992 AWI Press, devotes several pages to Longines deck watches. Figure 59 shows the movement of an identical watch with the caption reading "Movement view of Longines 17-jewel, 36-hour caliber 21.29 chronometer. Bi-metallic balance, lever escapement, cam regulator, and adjusted to 3 position. Ca. 1941." On page 298 Whitney goes on to state "Admiral Byrd's personal watch was a Longines. Since his first flight to the North Pole Byrd relied on the accuracy of Longines navigational watches. During his trip to the Polar region, besides his marine chronometers which were prepared at the Naval Observatory, he took several Longines chronometers and deck watches."
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13.69 CARVED SHIP'S BAROMETER. Top line English ship's bulkhead barometer from the Victorian period. This precision instrument has a white dial calibrated from 28 to 31 inches, subdivided to 2/100ths of an inch. The scale above the center arbor is also marked with the standard weather indications, "STORMY, RAIN, CHANGE, FAIR, and VERY DRY" all fancily written. Below is a curved mercury thermometer calibrated from 20 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit and -5 to 60 degrees Centigrade. The front brass bezel encircles thick beveled glass fitted with a set needle to track weather changes. Of particular note is the thick and heavy solid oak case, meticulously carved to simulate rope. On the back, this barometer is equipped with two brass hanging brackets, top and bottom, a method of attachment indicative of shipboard use. This very handsome shipboard instrument measures 9 1/2 inches in diameter and 3 inches thick. It is fully functional and in outstanding original condition showing good age with a nice old look. About as nice as they come! Circa 1885. 595
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5.71 U.S. NAVY BOAT CLOCK. Early 1900's boat clock made for the U.S. Navy by the Waltham Clock Company as marked on the blackened dial and impressed on the back of the solid brass case. This rare clock has a diminutive 3 1/2 inch dial featuring raised brass Arabic numerals, white spade hands and an unusual seconds bit at the 12 o'clock position which entirely obscures that numeral! The clock is signed "WALTHAM" above the center arbor and "U.S. NAVY BOAT CLOCK" with the hand-engraved inscription "[N]4162" below. It contains a very high grade all brass jeweled movement comparable to the output of those companies competing for Government contracts during World War I, namely Chelsea and Seth Thomas. This example by Waltham is much more scarce. The heavy case measures 5 1/2 inches wide and is 2 1/2 inches deep. Unpolished original condition and an excellent time keeper, noting a small portion of the dial at the Fast/Slow position is cut out. Truly a rarity amongst Navy clocks! 795
The Waltham Company traces its beginnings to 1850 and a partnership among American horological legends Howard, Dennison and Davis, who formed the American Horologe Co. in 1851. It evolved into the American Watch Co. in 1859, changing to the American Waltham Watch Co. in 1885. Ultimately the name Waltham Watch Co. was adopted in 1906 with a brief variation, the "Waltham Watch & Clock Co.," used between 1923-1925. Waltham was producing clocks at the turn-of-the-century. But competition from the new (1897) upstart clock company, Chelsea of Boston, soon drove Waltham out of the clock making business.
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5.14 U.S. NAVY DECK CLOCK. Massive
World War II vintage ship's clock made for the U.S. Navy by Seth
Thomas. This incredibly well-made ship's clock has a black brass dial
with white Arabic numerals and white spade hands. The dial is signed
"Mark I - Deck Clock U.S. NAVY N 12225, 1941" and is further marked
"Made By Seth Thomas In U.S.A." at the bottom. It features a minute
chapter ring and a large seconds bit under the "12" marked in single
seconds. This "back wind" deck clock hinges forward from it's double
mounting plates to expose the protected Fast/Slow, Seconds Stop, Set
and Wind openings. A built-in dust cover rotates to close off the
openings when not in use. The lovely, extra heavy solid bronze case
brings the overall weight of this unit to an incredible 15
pounds!. The double shock mount plates contain springs which
effectively dampened impact from gunfire or incoming hits. The
Seconds Stop feature has been removed as unnecessary. Otherwise this
clock is in perfect original condition cosmetically and
operationally, having just been professionally serviced. Complete
with winding key.
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16.4 EARLY FRENCH BAROMETER.
Extremely rare, 18th century country French wall barometer and
thermometer with a decoratively painted mount. This very early
mercury wall barometer is on its original gesso wooden backboard
which is colorfully decorated with floral motifs and bears the
painted inscriptions "Barometre" and "Thermometer de Reamur." The
scale on the barometer tube reads from 5 to 30 inches and is painted
with weather notations in French and is signed "Paris." The amazing
red alcohol thermometer, 18 inches in length, is graduated from -30
to +50 degrees Reamur and is still in tact, but does contain an air
bubble at the top. This rare decorative instrument is in original
condition and retains virtually all of its old painted surfaces. The
backboard measures 37 inches tall by inches wide. Excellent condition
considering its age. This represents a wonderful value which affords
the perfect answer to functionally decorating that difficult vertical
display space.
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19.45 IDENTIFIED YACHT BAROMETER. Highly collectible turn-of-the-last century fine quality aneroid barometer with the back beautifully hand-engraved "N.Y.Y.Y.C. Secret" in fancy script. This genuine yachting barometer is of solid brass with a white enameled dial reading from 25 to 32 inches in .02 inch increments and is marked with the standard weather indications "Rain, CHANGE, Fair," etc. The dial is signed "WILLIAM SENTER & Co. PORTLAND Me" and is further marked "HOLOSTERIC BAROMETER PNHB" at the bottom. It has a delicate blued steel indicator needle and is covered with the original old wavy glass crystal fitted with a brass set needle attached to a knurled knob. The body of barometer is fitted within a period, custom made mahogany mount with suspension loop for mounting to the yacht's bulkhead and measures 7 1/4 inches in diameter overall. The dial of the barometer measures 4 1/2 inches across. The entire presentation is in an outstanding state of original presentation with a nice old age patina to all surfaces. The barometer is functioning properly. The finish of the wooden case is original with a very nice old variegated surface so in demand by collectors. The back of the barometer case has been lightly hand-polished to reveal and enhance the inscription. A rare, identified American yachting relic. 1100
The New York Yacht Club Yacht SECRET was a 32 foot sloop built in 1907, designed by the famous yacht builders and designers, Burgess & Packard of Marblehead, Massachusetts. As late as 1927 she was still active, owned by J.P. Story of Washington, D.C. (Lloyds Register of American Yachts, 1927 Ed.)
Paul Naudet, Holosteric (aneroid) Barometer maker, "PNHB," was France's premier maker of quality aneroid barometers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Until his death in the 1920's, the prestigious Chelsea Company used only barometers made by Naudet for their world renown clock/barometer sets.
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