Original Listing Description

Selling this for my parents - it sat on the mantle of their living room for about 10 years at which point they sent it into Chelsea for a 'tune up' and when it was returned they kept it in its original box having never put it back out for display so it's remained in the box in storage for over 15 years!Ships bell strike! 8 tones at 12:00 1 tone at 12:30 and an additional tone strike every half hour until it hits 8 again at 4:00, rinse and repeat!I have uploaded a video so you can see that the clock is in working order via both the movement of the escapement mechanism as well as the progression of of the minute hand over the course of the 90 second video. As expected you hear 8 tones at 12:00. I can also email you a video (eBay only allows 1 video upload per listing!) where you can see/hear the single tone at 12:30, also as expected. the outside diameter of the brass ring is 7 1/8" - the inside diameter (visible glass between the brass ring) is 5 3/8" and the inside ridge (silver part) of the clock face (with the 'door' open) is 5 5 8 The following two blurbs I have cut-and-pasted from actual auction houses selling other units from the same limited edition run so they are not my words and please consider accordingly :1. "Centennial" Commemorative Edition Clock by Chelsea, Boston, Massachusetts, the polished yellow brass 7 1/8 in. dia. case with hinged bezel and marked on the back, Chelsea Clock Co. Centennial Edition, 1897-1997, No. 0346, 6-in. dia. "Special Grand" silvered dial with pierced center to view the escapement, raised Arabic numerals and strike-silent, eight-day time and ship's bell strike movement with damascened plates and platform escapement all on a mahogany base with ball feet, ht. 9 1/4 in.2. Chelsea Centennial Limited Edition Desk Clock. 6 in. silvered dial has applied brass Arabic numbers on the chapter ring, fancy filigree pierced gilt brass center and fancy black pierced hands. Quality brass spring driven movement has ships bell strike on a coiled gong, in good working condition, signed Chelsea Clock Co. Centennial Edition 1897-1997, No. 0346. In a gilt brass case with round door bezel & mahogany base standing on spherical brass feet. 9.25 in. high x 8.5 in. wide x 3.5 in. deep. Weight: 11.75 lbs I was unable to find anywhere online how many of this limited edition clock were made but my assumption is that if you are looking at / interested in this item you are a general clock or Chelsea collector or enthusiast and know far more than we know about this particular piece! UPDATE : A kind gentleman who collects Chelsea clocks let me know that this piece is from a limited run of 3000.Key is included as is a fold over card indicating the chime or tuning. There is an X marked next to 'Island Melody' - this card means nothing to me so referring to the previous paragraph, I'm assuming that you know exactly how to read it. I'm learning that the card may not have anything to do with this piece but Dad had it by where the Chelsea was stored so he grabbed it. The chime is as described at the top of this description : Ship's Bell Strike Packaging - all of the original foam and inserts are there. As you can see the clock is well very well protected in the collector box and I will package that inside another box with plenty of air to keep the movement to a minimum whilst in transit.Felt - over time the glue that attaches the very thin layer of blue felt has entirely broken down so the felt is now simply 'loose laid' on top of the main foam section surrounding the clock. There may be a few small tears in the felt as well, but nothing that you'd notice when carefully laid out as I have it now (see photos). This is likely the case with the felt on all units from this limited run but rather than throw the felt away I have still included it.Shipping rates include full insurance and as provided are for the contiguous United States. Should you be in Hawaii or Alaska I'll have to recalculate.No returns - once it's gone it's gone - please use the photos to evaluate confirm the excellent condition and/or reach out to me with any questions in advance... I will do my best to answer them! Please consider this accordingly Thanks for the interest,RJ (Condition: Pre-Owned)

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