Description: Chadburns of Liverpool has a long history in the marine industry. Originally producing the brass Engine Order Telegraph as early as 1875, Chadburn & Son was established at 71 Lord Street, Liverpool. This was a critical period for marine navigation and communication technology, and the company's products were so renowned that even the RMS Titanic was equipped with Chadburn & Sons' Engine Order Telegraph (E.O.T.). The company underwent several changes over the years, with a patent applied for in 1870 under the name of C.H. Chadburn. The company name was later changed to CHADBURNS (LIVERPOOL) LTD. By 1951, Chadburns had expanded significantly, advertising showrooms in Glasgow, Liverpool, London, Belfast, and Newcastle-on-Tyne. However, the plant also suffered setbacks, such as during an IRA bombing campaign in 1939, which caused significant damage to its facilities. The ship's clock you have is a fine example of the quality craftsmanship associated with Chadburns. These clocks, such as the high-quality fusee ships clock from the early 20th century, were known for their 8-day duration timepiece fusée mechanism with maintaining power and a quality escapement. This indicates that not only were these instruments made to withstand the rigors of sea travel, but they were also crafted to be accurate and reliable over long periods. Given that Chadburns is still in the marine industry, it's clear that the legacy of their quality and craftsmanship continues.In April of 1939, now located on Castle St. near the Liverpool headquarters of the Bank of England, the Chadburn plant suffered a loss during an IRA bombing campaign. Among the damage reported was the plant's wrought iron front gate forcibly blown from it's hinges, flying across the street impacting adjacent buildings. Four bombings exploded in Liverpool this day within 45 minutes. The Chadburn brand changed its name to Chadburn Ship Telegraph Company and merged with or absorbed other marine equipment suppliers such as Bloctube and A. Robinson.The early part of the 20th century brought Chadburn to America, still manufacturing telegraphs and added binnacles, binoculars, steering stations and special equipment for the United States Navy in Troy, New York. The heavy brass construction of this Chadburns ship's clock suggests that it was built to last and endure the harsh conditions of maritime life. It is likely that clocks like this would have been an essential part of daily operations on a ship, providing accurate timekeeping crucial for navigation and coordinating shipboard activities. If it was indeed used on a ship, it would have been an integral tool for the crew. Having a Chadburns ship's clock is not only owning a piece of maritime history but also a testament to British engineering and craftsmanship from a time when Liverpool was a hub for such industries.
Price: 850 USD
Location: Chicago, Illinois
End Time: 2024-08-09T23:26:12.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Primary Material: Brass
Type: Ship's Clock
Country/Region of Origin: United Kingdom
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Time Period, War: Early 20th Century
Maker: Chadburns
