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My new (to me) Chelsea Claremont

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July 08, 2013, 22:12
Mike Hodge
My new (to me) Chelsea Claremont
I recently got a bug for ship's bells and Chelsea in particular. I purchased a set, that I was told by a Chelsea expert, is a Claremont. It was pretty rough when I got it but a tremendous amount of Brasso and other cleaners applied multiple times after removal of the old lacquer produced what I think is a nice piece sitting on my mantel. What do others think?


July 08, 2013, 22:20
Mike Hodge
Another of the barometer itself.


July 08, 2013, 22:23
Mike Hodge
I'll try again with the image of the clock and barometer from above. This unit was purchased by the original owner in 1947. I believe it was manufactured a year or so before.


July 09, 2013, 00:56
Peter Kaszubski
Very nice pick Mike.
July 09, 2013, 08:38
Mike Hodge
I had trouble resizing this one but here is the clock part. Thanks Peter.


July 09, 2013, 08:49
Tom Brunton
just the timekeeper for an Oregon sailor Mike,LOL,but it is absolutely lovely Wink very nice job cleaning it up Big Grin and I wish it were mine Smile
July 09, 2013, 16:33
Mike Hodge
Thanks Tom. You really can't appreciate how different is looks now, an, I did not take before photos. As a time keeper it seems to be very good. The chimes work well and are not too loud so it's a keeper for now.