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November 09, 2017

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LOT 470

Lot 470

Seth Thomas US Maritime Commission Ship’s Radio Room Clock, mid 20th century

Seth Thomas US Maritime Commission Ship’s Radio Room Clock, mid 20th century
Lot 470 Details
Seth Thomas US Maritime Commission Ship’s Radio Room Clock, mid 20th century

the silvered dial with secondary GMT hour hand and orange radial ‘radio silence’ indicators, and outer ring indicating four second alarm intervals, in a turned brass case with screw down bezel
diameter 7.5 in — 19.1 cm

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $264
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Note:

After the Titanic disaster, the Radio Act of 1912 mandated a 24 hour radio watch and twice hourly four minute periods of ‘radio silence’ in order to listen for distress signals from other vessels.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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