Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2460Location: BostonDate / Time: June 07, 2009 11:00AM
Description:
Chelsea Ship's Bell Desk Set Clock and Barometer with Thermometer,Chelsea Clock Company, Chelsea, Massachusetts, retailed by Abercrombie & Fitch Co., New York, early 20th century,eight-day lever escapement ship's bell strike, brass and bronze case with ball feet, hinged bezels with heavy beveled glass, 4 in. silvered dials, Holosteric barometer, convex backs, the clock dial signed "CHELSEA SHIP'S BELL," (discolored lacquer surface),ht. 7 1/8, wd. 11 1/4, dp. 3 5/8 in.
Estimate $600-800