Rare Late-19th century English Chess Trophy Clock.
The mahogany architectural case has decorative gilt-bronze mounts
and engraved sterling silver plaques denoting the winners of the Sussex Chess
Association tournaments between 1893-1921.
The eight-day three-train time and strike movement has 8-bells and bears
the numbers ‘432’.
The multi-piece dial has silver chapter rings, and matted
center, cast spandrels and steel-cut hands.
The clock was used as a trophy for the Sussex Chess Association.
It was presented to the winner each year until 1921 when it was given to Mr.
Stephenson after he won it 3 years in a row.
It stayed in the family until it was given back to the club
and was known to be there until 1966. At one point it came to the US where it
was eventually restored by John McLemore who was the subject of the podcast
S-Town and it is included in the book celebrating his work.
Height – 26.5 in.