CHELSEA SHIP'S BELL CLOCK RETAILED BY RIGGS & BRO., PHILADELPHIA
Circa 1900
Mounted on a custom mahogany figure-8 backboard with a French aneroid barometer, the standard type paired with Chelsea clocks. Brass-cased clock numbered 59069. Engraved waxed-filled Arabic numeral dial marked "Ship's Bell" and "Riggs & Bro. Philada". Movement with patent date May 31, 1900. Retains original Chelsea eight-day time and strike movement. Includes key. Brass-cased barometer with an alcohol centigrade barometer on the left and a mercury thermometer on the right.
Backboard height 24". Width 12". Clock diameter 10.125". Barometer diameter 8".

Nor currently in running condition.

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