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Chelsea Ship's Bell Clock

Chelsea began making the Ship’s Bell Clock over one hundred years ago – before the age of machines – when the art and craft of fine mechanical clockmaking reached its zenith. Some of the finest timepieces the world has ever seen were created in Europe and America at that time. Among todays treasured antiques are early models of Chelsea's Ship’s Bell Clock.  Remarkably, you can still acquire the original. Very little has changed in the way Chelsea makes the Ship’s Bell Clock today.

Computerized machines may shape some of the hundreds of precision movement parts. But the greatest value comes from changes we haven’t made.  The clock’s original balance wheel movement is unchanged. It cannot be improved upon.  The hand-silvering process Chelsea still uses to create the clock’s beautiful face was developed in the 19th century when silver graced every table.

Indeed, the Chelsea Ship’s Bell Clock has achieved its pre-eminent status today because to “improve” it means to preserve its original integrity. The clock’s classical design evokes the romance of the sea - the universal love of the limitless ocean. Its distinctive striking tones are warm yet command attention. Admired around the world, this masterpiece of the clockmaker’s art becomes the focal point in any room.

The clock's dial has deeply etched and enameled numerals that can be seen from across a room. If you wish, the bells can be silenced at night. The Ship's Bell clock is numbered and registered in leather bound movement record books dating back to 1897. It comes packaged in a custom designed and manufactured gift box, and has a five year warranty.
 

Gift box included