Carver by Chelsea Clock, 1946
$2,700.00
Full size Carver by Chelsea Clock, first produced in 1937 as an "Old 18th Century English Reproduction Wall Clock," suitable for a "library, game room, or clubhouse."
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Overview
The Carver incorporates a 2 3/4" dialed high grade Selsi hygrometer, a 7 1/2" dialed aneroid barometer, a 6" dialed non-striking clock with an eleven jeweled lever movement and a vertical thermometer all flush mounted on a solid inlaid mahogany case with brass trim. Clock dial is hand silvered and features Arabic numerals as well as classic Banjo hands. A remote set knob is located below the barometer. Clock is marked with serial number 498615, and was sold to D.C. Percival on September 27, 1946.
Item: VR106
Features
- Two year warranty
- Dimensions: 38 3/16" Height, 9 7/8 Width, 2" Depth
- Weight: 13 pounds
Step 1: Forging
Chelsea clocks and barometers are made of heavy solid brass forgings designed to last for generations. Chelsea uses more brass than any other clock manufacturer in the world. The 6" Ships Bell Clock for example, contains up to seven pounds of solid brass, most of which is the casing, forged (not cast) from a single chunk of metal to provide maximum protection from rust and corrosion. The high quality and volume of brass also accounts for the distinctive bell tone of the Ship's Bell Strike. Select products are also offered in Nickel, where our solid brass forgings are expertly plated for a modern metallic finish.
Step 2: Forged Case is Shaped
A computerized lathe is used to ensure the clock cases are modified to the correct size and shape. The shaping process is essentially the same whether a case is going to be used for a Ship's Bell or for any other clock or barometer model
Step 3: Buffing
The rough machined cases are then sent to the buffing room, where they undergo three separate polishing and buffing steps to bring out their mirror like finish. The hand administered buffing technique is a lengthy process requiring tremendous skill and just the right amount of pressure to bring out its full luster, as well as avoid markings or too dull a finish.
Step 4: Case Is Hand Lacquered
Next the case is sent to the lacquering room, where a clear finish is applied by hand to further protect the case against corrosion. With normal care and cleaning, the case's tarnish resistant and illustrious appearance will last for generations. Once polished and lacquered, each case is machined and drilled to accept a variety of different clock and barometer models.
Step 5: Hand Assembly
The movement's 364 parts, including gold plated brass gears, hardened steel pinions, and jeweled bearings are hand assembled. Mainsprings are hand wound, and the finished pieces are balanced and calibrated. In total the manufacturing and assembly of a Ships Bell requires hundreds of hand operations over a period of 6 weeks.
Step 6: Testing
Our master clock makers take extra care to ensure each instrument, both clocks and barometers, function perfectly. Each movement is inspected and accuracy-tested for a full seven days. Once it is put into the case, the whole unit is again tested for an additional seven days.
Step 7: Personalization
Chelsea offers world class personalization services, allowing for our customers to order a uniquely customized gift to celebrate important milestones and achievements. Personalization options include engraving directly on the case or screen printing logos directly on the clock dial. Here our engraving machine is shown inscribing a message on a brass plate.