Synopsis
Pristine copy of the out-of-print first edition copy of this fascinating book. "No other clock company has such a rich horological and maritime history as does the Chelsea Clock Company. It is perhaps this maritime link and collector interest in all things nautical that has pushed the Chelsea clock to the pinnacle of the maritime clock world. Why other American clock companies have ceased operation and Chelsea continues may be attributed to this maritime link and the quality of their product. The model identification guide, encompassing over 100 pages of the book, demonstrates Chelsea's understanding that long term success requires a well rounded product line. In spite of the 100s of Chelsea models, non marine, that have come and gone over 100 years, the common thread that has survived has been their famous marine clock, originally designed by Joseph Eastman in 1880. For collectors, the Demeters have provided perhaps their most valuable gift, the gift of organized knowledge of the Chel
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