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SHOP AVAILABLE VINTAGE MANTEL CLOCKS →Beautiful Chelsea Clock Co. Boston Shipstrike nautical shelf clock featuring a polished brass case, silvered dial, black hands, and a rich mahogany base. This is a gorgeous Chelsea piece with classic nautical styling and exceptional display presence.
The clock is in excellent working condition. It is keeping accurate time, and the shipstrike function is working exactly as it should. The strike is crisp, clean, and properly sequenced. Both winding arbors wind smoothly, and the dial includes controls for fast/slow regulation and strike/silent selection.
The silvered dial presents beautifully with bold black numerals, Boston branding, Shipstrike marking, and Chelsea Clock – USA at the bottom of the dial. The polished brass case has a warm, attractive shine, and the mahogany base has a deep glossy finish that displays beautifully from every angle. The screw-on brass bezel with glass is included.
This clock would look outstanding on a desk, bookshelf, office cabinet, library shelf, coastal home, or in any serious clock collection.
Features
Chelsea Clock Co. USA
Boston Shipstrike model
Polished brass clock case
Silvered dial with black numerals
Rich mahogany base
Two winding arbors
Strike/silent control
Fast/slow regulation control
Screw-on brass bezel with glass
Tested and working properly
Keeps excellent time
Shipstrike sounds and functions as it should
Condition
Excellent pre-owned condition overall. The clock is running beautifully, keeping accurate time, and striking properly. The brass, dial, glass, and mahogany base all present very well with minor signs of age/use as shown. Please review all photos closely, as they are part of the description.
A beautiful working Chelsea Boston Shipstrike clock with polished brass, a silvered dial, and a rich mahogany base — an elegant nautical display piece for any office, library, shelf, desk, or clock collection.
Mahogany Base Approximate Dimensions
7 1/2” Tall
9 1/2” Wide
4” deep
Clock Diameter
Front Brass 5 1/2”
Clock Face 4”
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Collected, not forgotten
Vintage clocks carry the marks, materials and personality of another time. This is an individual piece, presented for the collector who values character as much as precision.
Before it becomes yours
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Vintage and pre-owned clocks are sold in the condition described and photographed on this listing.
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Any warranty or service coverage, if applicable, is stated in this individual listing.
Collector’s concierge
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