“Tambour No. 1” Mantel Clock by Chelsea, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1903, the brass ball foot case with hinged bezel housing the 10-in. dia. silvered dial with raised Arabic numerals, brass serpentine hands and eight-day time and “house strike” lever escapement movement stamped with maker’s name and 68331, ht. 17 1/4, wd. 24 in.
Condition report
Condition: Age consistent losses of silvering on dial, brass case in pleasant patina, movement running.
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