AUCTION : 1019

Lots 726 - 732: Seth Thomas Clock Co. Clocks

Lot#: 726

DESCRIPTION: Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Parlor Calendar No. 10" shelf clock, 8 day, time, cathedral gong strike and perpetual calendar, weight driven movement in an ornately carved walnut case with painted metal dials
CONDITION: the case retains its original finish. The upper dial has several extra mounting holes beneath. The lower dial pan is original but has been repainted. The arcaded top has some loose elements packed within the case. The weights and calendar rolls are original.
ESTIMATE: $2500 - $3500
PRICE SOLD: $2400
CIRCA: 1885
DIMENSIONS: 37in x 22.5in x 7in

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Lot#: 727

DESCRIPTION: Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Office Calendar No. 13" hanging calendar clock, weight driven 8 day timepiece movement with maintaining power, and R. T. Andrews patented perpetual calendar mechanism, in an oak case.
CONDITION: The case is in excellent condition with a nice original finish with some added finish on the dial bezel support boards. The time dial has been repainted and the calendar dial has its original paint in very nice condition. The hands are all original. The movement is unsigned, The door glass is original. The calendar drum papers are original and nicely aged.
ESTIMATE: $2500 - $3500
PRICE SOLD: $1900
CIRCA: 1892
DIMENSIONS: 49in x 19in x 7.5in

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Lot#: 728

DESCRIPTION: Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Regulator No. 3" wall clock with a weight driven 8 day brass timepiece movement (maintaining power) in an oak case with a Ball Watch Co. dial.
CONDITION: The case is in nice condition with a newer finish. The base appears to be replaced, although very well done. The original painted dial has scattered areas of flaking on the left side. The hands are the correct style but may be later replacements. The door glasses are original The movement is signed.
ESTIMATE: $1800 - $2500
PRICE SOLD: $1700
CIRCA: 1910
DIMENSIONS: 42in x 20in x 5.5in

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Lot#: 729

DESCRIPTION: Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn. "Regulator No. 18" long drop wall clock with a weight driven 8 day timepiece movement (with maintaining power) in an oak case.
CONDITION: The case is in very good condition and has a newer glossy finish which needs to be rubbed down. The original signed painted dial is in very good condition with very minor flaking and a few areas of strengthening. The hands appear original. The door glasses are original. The original brass weight and pendulum bob in good condition.
ESTIMATE: $1500 - $1800
PRICE SOLD: $1500
CIRCA: 1900
DIMENSIONS: 54in x 20.25in x 5.5in

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Lot#: 730

DESCRIPTION: Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Regulator No. 1 Extra" wall clock with a weight driven 8 day timepiece movement in a rosewood veneered case.
CONDITION: The case is in good condition with a newer finish. The veneer shows some lifting in several areas. The porcelain dial on a cast iron base place is a modern replacement (original was painted on zinc) and there are original dial mounting holes in the case that have been filled in. The hands have age and may be original. The movement is the round plate S. B. Terry type with maintaining power. The paper label inside the case and the paper beat indicator strip are in good condition. The dial door glass is original. The lower tablet has age and has been rebacked with black paint. The original gilt moldings around the tablet have been painted. The cast iron weight appears to be original.
ESTIMATE: $1000 - $1200
PRICE SOLD: $1000
CIRCA: 1874
DIMENSIONS: 41in x 19.5in x 4.5in

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Lot#: 731

DESCRIPTION: Seth Thomas Clock Co., Plymouth Hollow, Conn., 'Office Calendar No. 1' wall clock with a weight driven 8 day timepiece movement (with maintaining power) and a Mix Brothers patented perpetual calendar mechanism in a rosewood veneered case.
CONDITION: The refinished case is in good condition. The two dial support bezels have been nicely re-veneered. The original veneer shows the typical joint issues, while minor in nature, usually seen on this model due to the nature of the curves and joints. Both original dials have have had a coating (perhaps shellac) applied over the original paint now aged to a light brown transparent finish. The hands are original. The hour hand is loose on the center post. Both clear door glasses are replaced. Original calendar drum papers were also coated with the same finish as the dials. Retains black and gilt label.
ESTIMATE: $900 - $1200
PRICE SOLD: $1000
CIRCA: 1860
DIMENSIONS: 40.5in x 19.5in x 6.5in

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Lot#: 732

DESCRIPTION: Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Schultz Watchman's Clock" with a spring driven 30 hour lever escapement timepiece movement in a dust proof, nickel plated case. This clock, with two patents, was designed to record a factory watchman's time of day as he passed through each of the watch stations within a factory complex. This is a very scarce Seth Thomas model.
CONDITION: The nickel plated case is in excellent condition. The hands are original. The bezel glass is original. The original label on the case back shows some loss and has been protected from further loss by a plastic cover.
ESTIMATE: $250 - $350
PRICE SOLD: $125
CIRCA: 1884
DIMENSIONS: 6.25in x 6.25in x 3.25in

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