Clock · Ship's bell desk clock
This Chelsea "Mariner" ship's bell clock is designed as a ship's steering wheel supported on a stepped mahogany base. The brass case features a 5 1/2-inch hinged bezel enclosing a 4-inch silvered Arabic numeral dial, fitted with dual winding arbors and dark hands. According to the auction description, the clock houses an eight-day time and ship's-strike movement and stands 14 inches high overall. The dial notes retailing by Shreve, Crump & Low, Boston.
Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.
This Chelsea "Mariner" model features a yacht steering wheel design.
The assembly includes a 5 1/2-inch diameter hinged bezel mounted to a mahogany base, with an overall height of 14 inches.
The clock face features a 4-inch silvered dial with Arabic numerals.
The dial is marked as retailed by Shreve, Crump & Low, Boston.
The clock houses an eight-day time and ship's-strike movement.
Auction records indicate the movement was ticking and striking sporadically at the time of cataloging, with a note that it needs an overhaul.
| Field | Source-reported value | Source quotation |
|---|---|---|
| Retailer | Shreve, Crump & Low, Boston | “retailed by Shreve, Crump & Low, Boston” |
| Dial Diameter | 4 in. | “4-in. silvered arabic numeral dial” |
| Bezel Diameter | 5 1/2 in. | “5 1/2-in. dia. hinged bezel” |
| Height | 14 in. | “ht. 14 in.” |
| Base Material | Mahogany | “mounted to a mahogany base” |
| Movement Details | Eight-day time and ship's-strike | “eight-day time and ship's-strike movement” |
| Case Condition | Original surface | “original surface on case” |
Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.
Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record fa89b96f5c
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