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Clock · Regulator
American Seth Thomas No. 2 Regulator Clock
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.
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Clock · Ship's & marine clock
Seth Thomas Brass Nautical Ship's Bell Clock
This Seth Thomas nautical clock features a brass drum case mounted above an external suspended brass bell on a rear wooden bracket. The dial displays bold Roman numeral hour markers, an outer track, and a subsidiary seconds dial positioned beneath XII. Twin winding apertures sit between the center arbor and the lower dial quadrants. A slow/fast regulation slot with an adjustment lever is visible above the 12 o'clock numeral. The dial is printed with 'SETH THOMAS U.S.A.' and 'MANUFACTURED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'. According to the auction catalogue, the clock measures 10.5 inches high by 6.3 inches wide.
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Clock · Ship's & marine clock
Seth Thomas Brass Ship's Clock with Bell
This twentieth-century brass ship's clock by Seth Thomas features an integrated lower bell mounted below the main circular case. The dial displays bold Arabic numerals, outer minute markings, a subsidiary seconds dial below the twelve o'clock position, and a slow/fast regulation aperture. Two winding arbors sit at the lower quadrant flanking the center arbor. The dial is signed 'SETH THOMAS' and marked 'MADE IN U.S.A.' at the lower edge. According to the auction listing, the overall height is 10 3/4 inches and the diameter is 7 inches.
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Clock · Turret & tower clock
Seth Thomas Clock Co. No. 5 Tower Clock
According to the auction catalog, this Seth Thomas Clock Co. No. 5 tower clock was made in Thomaston, Connecticut, for A.S. Hotchkiss and furnished by Riggs & Bros. of Philadelphia, dated 1881 on an unattached brass plaque. The movement incorporates a Graham deadbeat escapement within a painted cast-iron frame, bearing serial number 231. The catalog notes the winding mechanism was converted to electric winding, with the original mechanical winding mechanism included but not attached. Additional lot accessories reported include a pendulum rod, pendulum bob, winding crank, and three gimbals.
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Clock · Mantel clock
Seth Thomas Mantle Clock
This horological entry documents a mantle clock attributed by Cottone Auctions to maker Seth Thomas, sold at auction on May 18, 2023. The wooden case features fluted pilasters, corner finials atop a molded cornice, and carved scroll supports at the plinth. A single glazed rectangular door encloses a circular white dial marked with Roman numerals, black hands, and two winding arbors. Suspended below the dial is a wooden pendulum rod with a circular metal bob, situated before a coiled gong chime mechanism.
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Clock · Novelty & automaton clock
Seth Thomas "Lodge" Form Novelty Clock
This novelty timepiece, produced by the Seth Thomas Clock Company, is designed in the form of a small house or lodge. The housing is constructed of metal and incorporates a roof feature and a chimney element. The dial is white with Roman numeral indices and features the signature "Seth Thomas" on the face, with the inscription "Manufactured in the United States of America" located at the bottom. A door is provided on the rear of the structure to allow access to the clock movement and the internal alarm bell. The case design includes small glass panes acting as windows on the sides, facilitating views of the internal mechanical components. The clock is reported to be in functional decline, as the time gear does not wind and the mechanism does not tick, though the alarm function remains windable. It measures approximately 3 5/8 inches by 4 1/2 inches by 7 inches.
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Clock · Mantel clock
Shelf Clock by Seth Thomas
This shelf clock was produced by Seth Thomas (1785–1859), a clockmaker based in Connecticut, around 1820. The object is held by The Metropolitan Museum of Art (accession number 62.195). Its construction incorporates mahogany, maple, and white pine. The clock measures 27 7/8 by 15 3/4 by 3 3/4 inches (70.8 by 40 by 9.5 cm). The movement contained within the clock is derived from designs for wooden clockworks developed by Eli Terry (1772–1852). In October 1818, Thomas entered into an agreement with Terry to manufacture this shelf clock mechanism in exchange for the payment of royalty fees. Thomas went on to produce nearly five thousand movements of this type. The lower door panel of the clock features a painted scene of Mount Vernon. The clock is part of The American Wing collection at the museum.
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Clock · Mantel clock
Seth Thomas Shelf Clock
This shelf clock, or Tischuhr, was produced by Seth Thomas in Plymouth, USA, and is currently held by the German Clock Museum. The clock stands 75.00 cm high, 44.00 cm wide, and 14.50 cm deep. It features an upright wooden case, characterised by a pediment surmounted by a carved eagle, fluted pilasters on the side panels, and decorative carved feet. The dial displays black Roman numerals, ornamental corner spandrels, and a central floral motif. Below the dial is a glazed door panel depicting a landscape scene featuring a house, which provides a window for the pendulum bob. The Seth Thomas Clock Company was founded in Plymouth Hollow, Connecticut, and commenced clock production in 1813.
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