Bidspirit auction | 1909 Carpenter & Co. Chelsea

1909 Carpenter & Co. Chelsea Style Trophy Clock * - Geo. B. Carpenter & Co. Chicago 1909 large Chelsea style ship's bell trophy brass clock. ”Amorita Yacht Trophy Illinois Naval Reserve” engraved around the dial. Winning divisions and dates for years 1910 - 1916 engraved at the bottom front of the pedestal. ”1909 Present By *list of 12 names*” engraved at the top of the pedestal below the dial. ”Property Of Militia Officers Mess” with handwritten ”2805” sticker on the side. Front right screw in foot is missing. * Electric movement, cord is missing. 8” dial diameter, 10.5” case diameter, 13.5” total height, 14.25” x 6” footprint, weight 25lbs 6oz. ****** The clock came from the old Naval Armory (Chicago) that used to be located downtown on the lake. It was razed to make way for the straightening of the Lake Shore Drive ”S - curve”. A piece of Chicago history that has disappeared.