Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Chelsea Tambour No. 5 Ship's Bell Clock, Boston, Massachusetts, 6 1/2-in. silvered dial with the raised Arabic numerals or "special dial," marked Chelsea Clock Co. Boston, U.S.A. and Ship's Bell, pierced hands, patinated bronze finish, Presented By The Room 5 Lunch Club engraved on the front of base, lg. 20 1/2 in.
Note: Reportedly given to the 51st Massachusetts Governor, Frank G. Allen.
Estimate $2,000-2,500
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