Ship's Clock - Salem Clock Co. Mark II Ships Clock – Restored -- Early and Rare

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Seller: fhusher (2,792) 100.0%, Object Location: Melbourne Beach, Florida, US, Shipment To: United States, Object Number: 267713243962

Ship's Clock - Salem Clock Co. Mark II Ships Clock – Restored -- Early And Rare The brass case and dial have been refinished and sealed under a lacquer clear coat. The dial is engraved silver-plated brass, which has been re-silvered along with the reflector ring. The hands were repainted black. Come see us at the National American Watch & Clock Collectors show in St. Augustine, FL booths 184-186 on Fri, 2/13 (9am - 5pm) & Sat, 2/14 (9am to 4pm) at World Golf Village St. Augustine Resort, 500 S. Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, FL 32092 This early model Salem Clock Company ship’s clock was made between 1948-1955.  The US based Salem Clock Company generally used either Swiss or German made movements in its Ship’s and Mantle clocks.  The Mark II ships clocks are quite uncommon and a collector’s choice. This Mark II clock incorporates a Swiss T&S 7-jewel time and strike movement.  The brass case and dial have been refinished and sealed under a lacquer clear coat.  The dial is engraved silver-plated brass, which has been re-silvered along with the reflector ring.  The hands were repainted black.  Movement has been cleaned and oiled.  Key is included. This ships clock divides each 12-hour period into three 4-hour shifts, example: 12:30   1 bells 1          2 bells 1:30     3 bells 2          4 bells 2:30     5 bells 3          6 bells 3:30     7 bells 4          8 bells Then it begins the next 4-hour period with 1 bell again. Shipping the clock is done using double cardboard boxing. Ships only to the lower 48 states. Maker Salem Clock Company Clock Model Number or Name Ships Clock Mark II s/n 3904 Manufactured Ca 1950-1955 Clock Type Ships clock Movement period 8-day Movement Maker T&S, Switzerland Movement Type Time and Strike (4-hour cycle) Movement Model, Gen, & S/N 7-jewel escapement Case Solid Brass with screw bezel Key included Dial, Signed Signed, black lettering on silver plated brass with lacquer clear coat Case Finish Polished brass with lacquer clear coat Clock Weight 6-lb, 3-oz Clock Dimensions 5.5” diameter x 3.75” deep
Primary Material: Brass, Type: Ship's Clock, Movement: Switerland, Country/Region of Origin: United States, Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original, Time Period, War: 1948-1955, Country of Origin: United States, Maker: Salem Clock Co

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