Lot 045 - Vintage U.S. Government Ship's Clock in Brass Case with Key, Manufactured by Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Massachusetts, Serial No. 599500, 10-1/2" L x 3" H 3940 " This first edition was

" This first edition was published in 1939 in New York by Doubleday

an active New York photographer known for portrait work during the period

likely something made in a home wood shop long ago

The wooden box features a covered storage compartment for the storing of index card sized recipes as well as a lip that allows you to display your recipe on the top of the box

The dog figure is finished in cream or tan coloring with a red collar detail

Lot 045 - Vintage U.S. Government Ship's Clock in Brass Case with Key, Manufactured by Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Massachusetts, Serial No. 599500, 10-1/2" L x 3" H 3940 " This first edition wasVintage U. S. Government ship's clock in a brass case, manufactured by Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Massachusetts. The silvered dial is marked "Chelsea Clock Co. Boston" above center and "U. S. Government Ser. No." below center, with Arabic numerals and a seconds track. The case features a hinged bezel with glass crystal and a winding aperture on the side. Serial number 599500 is stamped on the back of the case. A retailer label on the lower back reads