I did only minor adjustments to it per customer request, but it will need overhauling in the future as there are worn pivot holes. Pluteck non ticking analog alarm clock with nightlight and snoozeascending sound alarmsimple to set clocks, battery powered, small, black. Seth thomas collectible wall clocks pre1930 for sale ebay. Refinished rosewood veneered case in nice condition with a small veneer repair on the base. Mantel clock movement by hermle 1050020 seth thomas.
Seth thomas antique large kitchen clock hand painted saratoga art vtg brass. The quality of their products was always maintained at an above average level. One of the things that is most attractive to us is its shallow 5 depth, allowing it to be hung in a hallway or other place where it intrudes minimally into the room. Date table is a means for determining the approximate production date. Be right on time with collectible pre1930 collectible shelf mantel clocks.
Mechanical clock hands are measured by the overall time track. When compared to other sold listings of seth thomas banjostyle clocks as of today, approximately 90 search hits this clock sold at the 4th highest price combined winning bid and shipping. History of antique seth thomas thirty hour brass movement weight driven clocks. Both dials have been papered over originals were painted, and the rollers recovered. Synchron hansen electric movements a43ra and type c movements. Old clocks antique clocks antique grandfather clock clock shop pocket watches small art globes american interior decorating. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about antique seth thomas. Check out our antique clock parts selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our metalworking shops.
Seth himself would have worked on this clock as his staff was small and the company did not grow to be the powerhouse it. Seth edward thomas was born just after the revolutionary war in 1785, in wolcott, connecticut. How to identify a vintage thomas mantel pendulum clock. Antique seth thomas clocks price guide clockprices. In merritts clock shop you can always find a wonderful selection of antique clocks by seth thomas, ingraham, new haven, gilbert, waterbury, and ansonia clock companies along with unusual woodworks and spring driven clocks by earlier american clock.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. In the 1820s and 1830s, the one day wooden movement shelf clock, such as the pillar and scroll and the bronze looking glass, was in mass production. Antique art nouveau spelter girl statue mantel clock. The consignor of this clock has owned it for 30 years and drove it here from chicago to avoid any damage to the clock. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The most common antique seth thomas material is gold. Ive always had a fascination with windup clocks, and ive pretty much always wanted a small clock that struck the halfhour that i could set upon a shelf, night stand or desk. I chose this clock movement as an example because it is the most common movement that most repair shops will encounter. Make offer antique seth thomas mantle clock with key tested and working. During world war ii, gilbert was one of the few american clockmakers that continued to manufacture clocks. Because of the metal shortage, the company created clocks with cases created from molded papiermache. Seth thomas wall clocks enjoy a history that began in 1810 when seth thomas bought eli terrys factory through today and the alliance time company, which acquired the entire inventory in 2009.
Seth thomas 17 jewel antique pocket watch mfg 1909 by petiesporch. Covers american, european and continental clocks of all types. Seth thomas must have sold many clocks in the lafayette, indiana area, for out of all the antique clocks we repair, about 40% are made by seth thomas. A circa 1875, seth thomas, strike a light shelf clock, burglar and fire. Dating seth thomas clocks some early seth thomas clocks can be dated by the address of the printer elihu geer who printed the labels found inside. Jul 25, 2016 antique clock repair course for a beginner how to learn clock repair. For the most part the same steps will apply to almost any type of clock. With so many choices available from wayfair, every family member is sure to find a wall timekeeper for their personal space. Vintage seth thomas alarm clock book pearl face holds 2 photos germany 3. Antique seth thomas clocks price guide price guide seth thomas no. This is not the same as hands for a battery operated clock. Get the best deals on seth thomas clocks pre1930 when you shop the largest online selection at.
Rinse with water and immediately shake it then blow dry with hair dryer. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. American calendar gallery oak regulator seth thomas terry wall. You can find clocks shaped like animals for the kids and propeller clocks for the avian. Vintage seth thomas mantle clock 1700 model movement and front chime control. As the longest established clock maker in the united states nearly 200 years, seth thomas is recognized as one of the most respected brands of clocks in the world. Original painted dial with a small scratch near the name and some minor flaking exceptional for seth thomas. For complete details, see tran lys book on seth thomas, 3rd edition, vol 1, page 322323. Clock repair for the beginner how to course part 2 youtube.
Antique seth thomas clocks particularly wall clocks and mantel clocks are treasured by clock collectors and. Timekeeper antique clocks collection by steven riggs. Antique seth thomas clocksparticularly wall clocks and mantel clocksare treasured by clock collectors and. Get the best deals on seth thomas collectible wall clocks pre1930 when you shop the largest online selection at. Color photos and descriptions the following is a list of most of the clock models produced by seth thomas. Seth thomas founded the seth thomas clock company with approximately 20 employees.
Sep 27, 20 how to set up, wind and care for your antique mantle clock. Ideal for antique pocket watches and clocks that have protective coatings on its parts. Antique seth thomas overhaul part 6 cleaning with ultrasonic cleaner. History of antique seth thomas 30 hour brass movement. Old clocks antique clocks diy clock clock wall farmhouse clocks pocket watch antique grandfather clock wooden watch vintage. It also retains lock in door and with key donit lose this. How to set up, wind and care for your antique mantle clock. Seth thomas made about 15 variations of the belmont model.
There are many more antique and vintage clocks in stock. Identifying a vintage mantel pendulum clock by seth thomas is sometimes difficult since he often hid the pendulum behind a small wooden door or delicately painted glass. Kieninger qpa21 hm354474 chiming quartz clock movement replaces hermle 2114, 2214, 2215 or 2115 and used for howard miller, sligh, ridgeway, seth thomas clocks and dyi clock kits. All work was done in my shop located in the houston texas area. Antique seth thomas clocksparticularly wall clocks and mantel clocksare treasured by clock collectors and antiques lovers who value craft and sophistication. Clock movement restoration clock repair, restored used clocks. Antique seth thomas oak kitchen clock with nice label and date on the back here is a seth thomas antique oak kitchen clock that came into my shop. For details on this model, see tran duy lys book titled seth thomas clocks 1996, pages 1285. Feb 21, 2018 clearly to anyone who knows what is normal for seth thomas, this is was a fake. If you want to enjoy antique clocks as a hobby, repair your collection or start a clock repair business, this could be for you. I think most would easily spot it as an asian reproduction. Merritts antique clock shop offers fine american and european wall clocks, shelf clocks and grandfather clocks at reasonable prices. Antique mantle clock mantel clocks antique clocks vintage clocks old clocks coca cola small clock timer clock pocket watches.
Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. A time track is the outer ring that clocks sometimes have just outside the numerals. Dating antique clocks by their labels and trademarks. Salvaged antique seth thomas clock shelf mantle clock case with chime gong salvaged wood architectural element antique clock parts. The mechanical clock hands listed below are sold by dial diameter size. The rosewood veneer has a couple of small chips on the top, but is overall excellent and well colored. The company created such diverse clocks as the banjo clock and ornate mantel clocks, as well as small alarm clocks. Setting up your antique mantle clock pocket full of time. Clock oil cleaning solution clock oil and cleaning. It is probably the longest produced clock model in history and is still considered highly collectible. Soviet vintage desktop clock glory 11 stones old ussr russian.
The interior features a clock with a square, gold tone metal bezel, arabic numerals and is marked seth thomas, germany to the red dial. This pocket book features a red vinyl exterior with gold tone medal trim and a kissing clasp. Seth thomas, born 1785, was an amateur clockmaker who began his career in earnest when he moved to plymouth, connecticut, in 1807 and became an apprentice to renowned clockmaker eli terry. The clock retains original weight, pendulum, pulley, hands and case hardware. Seth thomas started as an apprentice in 1807 before buying his employer out. We have 38,769 antique clock prices, images and descriptions as of april 23, 2020. The name seth thomas is symbolic of value and excellence of craft, as a result of the variety of sophisticated styles it has produced since 18. Automatically adjusts for daylight savings time no signal required. Below is a description of the many steps involved in the restoration of an antique american clock movement. Vintage seth thomas alarm clock book pearl face holds 2 photos germany 3 x 2.
There was a time when clocks were very intricate, reliable and decorative objects of simple machinery. Mantel clocks, old clocks, antique clocks, old watches, pocket watches, office calendar, small clock, grandfather clocks, outdoor clock seth thomas mantle clock c. Seth thomas watch references online the pocket watch sites seth thomas watch co. The first mechanical clocks were developed in the latter half of the th century. Antique seth thomas oak kitchen clock with nice label and. Find great deals on ebay for seth thomas alarm clock and antique seth thomas alarm clock. The time hole will wind and does work, the clock will tick away and tell accurate time. See more ideas about clock, mantle clock and antiques. There are several techniques you can use to identify a seth thomas clock, from the unique date stamp to the trademark symbol. Antique seth thomas clocks particularly wall clocks and mantel clocks are treasured by clock collectors and antiques lovers who value craft and sophistication. How to date a seth thomas mantel clock our pastimes.
Antique mantel clock seth thomas adamantine clock wood. Shop our best selection of antique wall clocks to reflect your style and inspire your home. Small wall clocks provide you with the opportunity to mount a wall decoration that adds an extra special touch to your decor. Seth thomas clock company was one of the most prolific and long lived clock companies. One of our most treasured clocks is a large seth thomas regulator that also has a shallowdepth case and that is hung in a passage space in our great room. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide.
Since then, inventors have created more than 44 different ways to craft vintage and antique clocks. We have 38,769 antique clock prices, images and descriptions as of april 27, 2020. Vintage art deco reveile gilbert alarm clock, rare green. Instead hands for mechanical clocks are determined as an after effect of measuring the dial diameter.
Many american clock factories in the 19th century suffered factory fires but seth thomas was fortunate in this respect. The most amazing part of this clock is the original painted dial which has survived with only minor paint loss. Find out what dealers and collectors have actually paid for antique grandfather, mantel or wall clocks like yours. Antique 4 bell seth thomas sonora chime mantel clock this is an antique seth thomas 4 bell sonora chime mantel clock.
Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Alarm, vintage 193069, clocks, collectibles picclick. The best deals on alarm, cuckoo, black forest, grandfather, other antique clocks, shelf, mantel, wall. While seth thomas was very conservative in clock building, his sons are credited with introducing many different styles. Understanding some of the major factories and people involved in these clocks creation can assist collectors looking for a new device, whether a pendulum clock. By 1860 the company was producing 40,000 clocks annually. Nice seth thomas label inside case, with small losses. While french mantel clocks were first made in the 1600s, most contained brass workings, making them too expensive for most residents.
Vintage classic seth thomas filigree gold luxury book. If your label is still intact, the printers name and address can be found in small print at the bottom of the label. Case retains original finish and inside label is intact. The standard reference on seth thomas clocks is tran duy lys 3d ed. Unfollow clock seth thomas to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Dating a seth thomas wall clock is a lesson in time itself. Seth thomas clock references online a number of seth thomes clocks bearing a santa fe railway system standard dial can be seen on the antique clock guys website. Door glass is original with a worn transfer that would indicate this timepiece was in a railroad station or office as it reads. If you want to enjoy antique clocks as a hobby, repair your collection or start a clock repair business, this course is for. He apprenticed under eli terry as a clock maker at the age of 22, eventually buying his employer out and moving a few miles away to plymouth hollow. Seth thomas gallery 24 inch dial with a 30 day movement. See more ideas about antique clocks, clock and grandfather clock. A look at a small halfhour strike seth thomas clock youtube.
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