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American Seth Thomas No. 2 Regulator Clock

Partially verified

This American Seth Thomas No. 2 wall regulator is housed in a quarter-sawn oak case measuring 35 inches high by 16 inches wide and 5 inches deep. Powered by a single-weight movement, the dial exhibits painted Roman numerals, spade hands, and a subsidiary seconds bit. The lower section features a glazed pendulum door revealing a brass-toned pendulum bob. Catalogued by Renaissance Antiques as dating to circa 1900, the clock has undergone restoration.

Front full view of the Seth Thomas No. 2 regulator in an oak case showing the dial and pendulum
Front full view of the Seth Thomas No. 2 regulator in an oak case showing the dial and pendulum — Renaissance Antiques. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.renaissanceantiques.com
Category
Clock · Wall regulator
Maker / attribution
Seth Thomas
Reference
No. 2
Catalogue / lot identifier
KEOL 1
Source-reported date
c. 1900
Country
United States

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case Architecture and Visible Presentation

The wall clock presents with a circular upper dial bezel mounted above a rectangular midsection and a lower drop bracket. According to the seller listing, the case is constructed from quarter-sawn oak and measures 35 inches high by 16 inches wide by 5 inches deep.

The lower portion features a glazed door revealing a cylindrical weight or pendulum shaft alongside a circular pendulum bob centered in the interior case.

Evidence for this section
  • “Circular upper dial bezel atop a rectangular lower case with a lower drop bracket.”
  • “presents in a very nice quarter-sawn oak case.”
  • “35″H x 16″W x 5″D”
  • “Glazed lower door revealing a cylindrical weight or pendulum shaft and a circular pendulum bob.”

Dial and Indication Details

Visual observation shows a white dial with black Roman hour numerals and 'SETH THOMAS' printed below the center arbor. The dealer description states that the dial features painted Roman numerals, spade hands, and a subsidiary seconds bit.

The specific dial substrate (such as painted zinc or paper) is not identified in the seller record or visible in the primary listing photograph.

Evidence for this section
  • “White dial with black Roman hour numerals and 'SETH THOMAS' printed below the center arbor.”
  • “The dial features painted Roman numerals, spade hands, and a seconds bit.”

Reported Movement and Restoration Status

The seller states that timekeeping is driven by a single-weight movement. However, the movement plates, wheel work, beat scale, and suspension assembly are not visible in the front photograph.

The catalog entry assigns an approximate date of circa 1900 and notes that the clock has been restored, accompanied by a one-year warranty. Specific details concerning which mechanical or wooden components were refinished, repaired, or replaced are not recorded in the source text.

Evidence for this section
  • “A single-weight movement keeps the time.”
  • “Circa 1900”
  • “has been restored, and comes with a one-year warranty.”

Open research questions

  • What specific caliber markings, die stamps, or serial numbers are present on the brass movement plates?
  • What specific repairs, replacements, or refinishing steps were executed during the reported restoration?
  • Does the case retain an interior printed Seth Thomas label or setup instructions?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for American Seth Thomas No. 2 Regulator Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case materialQuarter-sawn oak“presents in a very nice quarter-sawn oak case.”
Movement typeSingle-weight“A single-weight movement keeps the time.”
Dimensions35″H x 16″W x 5″D“35″H x 16″W x 5″D”
DateCirca 1900“Circa 1900”
SKUKEOL 1“SKU: KEOL 1”
Dial featuresPainted Roman numerals, spade hands, and a seconds bit“The dial features painted Roman numerals, spade hands, and a seconds bit.”
Reported condition and warrantyRestored, one-year warranty“has been restored, and comes with a one-year warranty.”

Visible details

  • Circular upper dial bezel atop a rectangular lower case with a lower drop bracket.
  • White dial with black Roman hour numerals and 'SETH THOMAS' printed below the center arbor.
  • Glazed lower door revealing a cylindrical weight or pendulum shaft and a circular pendulum bob.

Research qualifications

  • Internal movement plates, beat scale details, and suspension assembly are not visible in the photograph.
  • Source asserts the clock is restored; specific replaced or refinished components are not detailed.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

American Seth Thomas No. 2 Regulator - Renaissance Antiques

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record f87c5390fb

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