Full Estate Liquidation in Sandy Springs
Lot 324:
Description
A nautical-style twin instrument desk set by Chelsea, comprising a clock and a barometer. Each instrument is housed within polished brass bezels and framed by dark-stained wooden ship’s wheels with brass handles. The instruments are mounted on a shared rectangular dark-stained wooden base supported by four turned feet. The clock features a white dial with black Arabic numerals and hands, marked "CHELSEA" and "SHIP’S BELL". The barometer also has a white dial, displaying measurements in inches, centimeters, and millibars, and is marked "CHELSEA". A central brass plaque on the base is engraved with a dedication: "CONGRATULATIONS FOR A JOB WELL DONE / Commodore / Dr. F. Robert Ginsberg, O.D. / ALLATOONA YACHT CLUB / 1983 – 1984".
Length: 16.5 inches (42 cm)
Height: 7.5 inches (19 cm)
Condition report:
The item presents in good apparent condition. Minor surface wear and areas of patination are visible on the brass, commensurate with its age and use. The wooden components show minor scuffs consistent with handling.
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