Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2623MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: December 01, 2012 10:00AM
Description:
Chelsea Millennium Ship's Bell Clock, Chelsea Clock Company, Boston, Massachusetts, with polished brass and American walnut case, hinged bezel, 8 1/2-in. silvered dial with raised Arabic numerals and millennium logo, the base engraved with the names of famous artists and scientists, eight-day, lever-escapement, ship's bell striking movement, all in the original fitted presentation box with operating instructions, ht. 12 1/4 in.
Note: The "New Millennium" was introduced by Chelsea in 1999 to celebrate just that, and carried a suggested retail price of $3,000. This clock was never used and is in new condition.
Estimate $800-1,200
Never used, in new condition with all original instructions and presentation box.