CHELSEA CLOCK CO BOSTON SHIPS BELL CLOCK
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Chelsea Ship’s Bell Brass Clock, Boston, Massachusetts, roman numeral dial signed “C.C.Co. Ships Bell”. Retailed by Chas. C. Hutchinson, Boston. With screw on glazed brass bezel, eight-day lever escapement ship’s bell striking brass movement all mounted On a mahogany desk stand. The clock is running well, not tested for accuracy. PROVENANCE: The Estate of Sumner Pingree Jr, Brays Island Plantation, SC. Measures 5 1/2"x5"x8". Weight 8 pds. ***Pickup only or Shipping on this item offered through the UPS store at 843-202-0141. Please contact them or your own choice of shipper directly.** As a young man Charles C. Hutchinson served as an apprentice to F.W. Lincoln, Jr., a nautical instrument maker, math instructor, and great-grandson of Paul Revere. F.W. Lincoln and Company was located at 62 then 136 Commercial St in Boston. In 1858 Hutchinson became a partner with Lincoln and the business moved to 126 Commercial St. By 1883 Hutchinson bought out the business and renamed it Chas. C. Hutchinson Nautical Instruments. The business imported and sold nautical and surveying instruments,charts, marine glasses, telescopes and flags.It was located at 154 State Street from 1893 until 1932, when it moved to 175 State Street opposite the Custom House.
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Clock Runs Well
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CHELSEA CLOCK CO BOSTON SHIPS BELL CLOCK
Estimate $375 - $575
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